Throw the seeds in the soil and water with distilled water. In a few days they'll break through the soil and you're ready to go. I have no idea why people would want to get the seeds to "crack" in paper towls or glasses of water. If it is to see which beans are viable, you can tell that in the pots as well. (they're the pots with no plants in em lol). New roots are fragile and handling them must be done very carefully. I wouldn't recomend it for a beginner.

The 100 watt light bulb will be fine for germinating seeds. It gives off a little heat as well so that will help in getting them out of the soil. You'll need to be better lights soon tho.

Hope this helpz.

Laterz

Nice name greatfuldead. Wish Jerry was still with us.