The black silicone wristband is the best solution that I've found and tried for the Nikon 18-200 VR lens's zoom creep.
http://www.michaelchang.com/blog/photography-gear/18-200-vr-zoom-creep/
After handling raw garlic, your fingers can smell for days. (You may like this or not!) To wash away the garlic smell and oils, stores sell metal-bar "soaps," but all you need is a stainless steel spoon!
http://www.michaelchang.com/blog/food/stainless-steel-and-garlic/
What's the best tool for compact flash data recovery? You'll want a copy of PhotoRescue for you toolbox. It's $29 very well spent!
http://www.michaelchang.com/blog/photography-resources/photorescue/
