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Books

ABAA Booknet (great) (01/06)
ABE.com (01/06)
AddAll.com (great new/used book search) (01/06)
Amazon.com (01/06)
Barnes and Noble (01/06)
Best Web Buys (great new/used book search) (01/06)
Bibliofind.com (01/06)
Book Site (01/06)
Cambridge University Press (01/06)
Health Research Books (01/06)
Internet Book Shop (01/06)
Words Worth Books (01/06)

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Computers

Dell (07/08)
- Dell Support (07/08)
  - ATI Radeon VE Video Card (07/08)
  - Dimension 5100 Fan (07/08)
    - Fan Makes Noise (07/08)
  - Dual Monitor Support (07/08)
    - Connecting Multiple Monitors (07/08)
    - Dual Monitors, External VGA (07/08)
    - Expand Your Workspace with Multiple Monitors (07/08)
    - MaxiVista (use your laptop as a second monitor) (07/08)
    - Three Monitor System Using Nvidia Cards (07/08)
    - UltraMon Software (07/08)
    - Using Multiple Monitors with Windows XP (07/08)
    - What Is a Multi-Monitor System? (07/08)
    - Zenview Arena Elite (Seven Screen Tour de Force) (07/08)
  - Opening the Computer Cover (07/08)
- Dell 1704FPV UltraSharp Flat Panel Monitor (Manual) (07/08)
Matrox Graphcis eXpansion Modules (07/08)
Netgear ProSafe VPN Firewall 50 with 8 Port 10/100 Switch and Dial Back-up; Model FVS338 (07/08)
SimpleDrive External USB 2.0 (07/08)
Sonata Trading Computers (07/08)
- Sonata Trading Computers @ tradersworld.com (07/08)
- Monitor Stands (07/08)
- What's the Difference Between a Trading Computer and a Regular Computer? (07/08)
SwingSeat.com (07/08)
- Swing Trading Chair (07/08)
TradingComputers.com (07/08)

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Jobs

Search engines
- America's Job Bank (01/06)
- Career Builder (01/06)
- ComputerJobs.com (01/06)
- EmploymentGuide.com (01/06)
- Hot Jobs @ Yahoo (great) (01/06)
- Jobvertise (01/06)
- Monster.com (great) (01/06)
- Nation Job Network (01/06)
Telecommuting
- Home Jobs Online (01/06)

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Miscellaneous

Acronym Finder (01/06)
Alternative Medicine Homepage (01/06)
InterLotto (01/06)
Klingon Language Institute (01/06)
Megaware Cookware (01/06)
MyRest.com (Simplymade waterbed sheets) (01/06)
Texas Lottery (01/06)
Texas WWW Page (01/06)
Vegascom Web (01/06)

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Nutrition

Linus Pauling Therapy (01/06)
eGroups on the Net
- Yahoo Low-Carb Recipe Group (moderated, high volume) (01/06)
- Yahoo Low-Carb Recipes Only (Dragon Mom) (01/06)
- Yahoo Low-Carb Recipe Box (01/06)
- Yahoo Low-Volume Archive for Low-Carb Recipes (01/06)
- Yahoo InTheKitchen_LowCarbCooking (modifying favorite recipes) (01/06)
Information on the Net
- Atkins.com (01/06)
- Calorie Control Council (01/06)
- Carb Count Sheet @ Low Carb Grocery (01/06)
- Calorie King (01/06)
- CarbWire.com (01/06)
- Diet-Data.com (01/06)
- Fat Fast @ CarbSmart (01/06)
- Fat Fast @ low-carb.com (01/06)
- Fiber & Hidden Carb Calculator (01/06)
- FitDay (01/06)
- Hidden Carbs (01/06)
- LowCarbDiet.org (01/06)
- Low Carb Freedom (01/06)
- NATS (01/06)
- Recipe Conversion Calculator (01/06)
- Sugar Free Sheila (01/06)
- Thyroid.About.com (01/06)
- USDA Nutrient Database (01/06)
- USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory (downloadable) (01/06)
- Weight Loss (01/06)
- World's Biggest Fad Diet (the Low Fat Diet) (01/06)
Links on the Net
- Low Carb Links @ dmoz (01/06)
- Low Carb Resource (01/06)
- Low Carb Success (Book & Hints) (01/06)
Recipes on the Net
- A Taste of Thai (01/06)
- Carb-Lite Recipes (Australia) (01/06)
- CD Kitchen (adjustable recipes) (01/06)
- CopyKat.com (01/06)
- GiGi's Low Carb Page (01/06)
- Hold the Toast (Diana Carpender) (01/06)
- Hormone Profile (downloadable cookbook) (01/06)
- Lamson Adventures (01/06)
- Livin' La Vida Low Carb (01/06)
- Lore's Lowcarb Recipes (01/06)
- Lose Weight Online (Recipes) (01/06)
- Louisiana Cajun Recipes (400,000 recipes) (01/06)
- Low Carb Cafe (01/06)
- Low Carb Diner (01/06)
- Low Carb Ezine (Fabulous Foods) (01/06)
- LowCarbFriends.com (01/06)
- LowCarbLuxury.com (great recipes) (01/06)
- Low Carb Recipes (cookbooks) (01/06)
- Low Carb Recipes (list of websites) (01/06) Low Carb Recipes (camacdonald) (02/04)
- Mad's Recipe Emporium (01/06)
- Miss Pixel's Low Carb Cookbook (01/06)
- Recipe Gold Mine (01/06)
- Shake Off the Sugar (01/06)
- StellaStyle.com (George Stella) (01/06)
- Top Secret Recipes (01/06)
Shopping on the Net
- a la Carb (Chocolate-covered Marshmallows) (01/06)
- Almond Plaza (almond flour) (01/06)
- Atkins Center (01/06)
- Bella Vita Pasta @ Racconto.com (very good) (01/06)
- BetaFoods.com (low-carb crackers) (01/06)
- BulkFoods.com (01/06)
- Carb Options (01/06)
- CarbSmart (01/06)
- Controlled Carb Gourmet (01/06)
- Da Vinci Gourmet (Sugar-free Syrups) (01/06)
- DeepDiscountNutrition.com (LowCarbEmporium.com) (01/06)
- Dreamfields Foods (very low carb pasta -- good taste) (01/06)
- Eat Well Be Well (CarbSense) (01/06)
- Expert Foods (Grits Mix) (01/06)
- House Foods (Konnyaku Noodles) (01/06)
- Jena Marie's (01/06)
  - Sells WPI, oat fiber, resistant starch, etc
- King Arthur Flour (01/06)
- Konjac Foods (Konnyaku & Shirataki noodles; Yam Noodles)) (01/06)
  - Shirataki (wet noodles) (01/06)
- KMB Enterprises Low Carb Page (Syrups) (01/06)
- Konnyaku.com (Yam Noodles with Tofu) (01/06)
- LoCarber.com (Wheat Protein Isolate and liquid Splenda) (01/06)
  - Low Carb Syrup (01/06)
  - Owner: "trishz"
  - Second possible source: "Kathy"
- Low-Carb.com (01/06)
  - Mama Lupe's Low-Carb Tortillas (may soon be at Wal-Mart) (01/06)
- Low Carb Connoisseur
  - Low Carb Connoisseur (01/06)
  - Low Carb Connoisseur (01/06)
  - Low Carb Retreat (01/06)
  - Low Carb Retreat 2 (01/06)
  - Low Carb Retreat 3 (01/06)
- Low Carb Diet Chefs (01/06)
- Low Carb Dieter's Page (Erythritol) (01/06)
- Low Carb Eating (01/06)
- Low Carb Friends (01/06)
- Low Carb Grocery (01/06)
- Low Carb Nexus (NC) (01/06)
- Mama Lupe's Tortillas (01/06)
- Modern Baked Products (low carb bagels and rolls) (01/06)
- Monin Store (Sugar-free Syrups) (01/06)
- Nature's Flavors (01/06)
- Netrition ($4.95 flat shipping; Erythritol) (01/06)
  - Low Carb Success Erythritol (16 oz bag) for $6.95
  - Mama Lupe's Tortillas (10 count pouch) for $2.99
  - LowCarbolicious Pizza Kit (1 kit) for $6.95
  - Sugarfree Twist (Chocolate & Chocolate Hazelnut)
- Nuts 4 U (Hazelnut Flour) (01/06)
- PureDe-Lite Products (01/06)
- Rise Above (Pizza Crust) (01/06)
- SteviaSmart (01/06)
- Sugarless Shop (MD) (01/06)
- theBetterHealthstore.com (01/06)
- Torani Syrups (01/06)
- Truly Low Carb (01/06)
Tools, etc on the Net
- Software
  - CarbTrack Software (01/06)
  - MasterCook.com (01/06)
  - Mastercook 7.0 Deluxe ($19.99 online) (01/06)
  - Pam's Mastercook Help Site (01/06)
- Brylane Kitchen (01/06)
- Chef's Catalog (01/06)
- Cooking.com (01/06)
- Crate & Barrel (iSi Whipped Cream Dispenser) (01/06)
- iSi Store.com (01/06)
- Kitchen.com (Muffin Top Pans) (01/06)
- LorAnn Oils (Anise Oil) (01/06)
- Penzeys Spices (01/06)
- Spices Etc (01/06)
- White Whale (iSi Whipped Cream Dispenser) (01/06)
Local Shopping (Dallas, Texas)
- Cake Carrousel
  - Richardson location: 1002 N. Central Expressway, Suite #511
  - Northbound access road of Central Expressway, north of Arapaho
  - Phone: (972) 690-4628
  - Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:30-5:30; Sat: 9:30-4:00; Sun: closed
  - Sells the LorAnn Oils for candy
- Delicious-n-Fit (01/06)
  - Plano location: 4757 W. Park Blvd, Suite #113
    - NE Corner of Park & Preston behind the Blue Goose
  - Phone: (972) 599-1018
  - Hours: Mon-Sat: 9 am -> 8 pm; Sun: 12 pm - 6 pm
- HerbMart (01/06)
  - Plano location: merge of Plano Pkwy & W. 15th St
  - Phone: (972) 758-1805
  - Hours: Mon-Sat: 10 am -> 7 pm; Sun: 12 pm - 6 pm
- Sugarless deLite (01/06)
  - Dallas location: 1389 W. Campbell Road
    - SE corner of Coit & Campbell (about 1 block east of the intersection)
    - East of the octagonal restaurant
  - Phone: (972) 644-2000

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Periodicals

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Politics and Government

Congress.org (07/08)
Dallas City Hall (07/08)
Denton County (07/08)
Elections in Denton County (07/08)
- Denton County Election Results (07/08)
- Precinct Maps (220) (07/08)
- Voter Registration Database Search (07/08)
Election Night Results for Texas (07/08)
National Do Not Call Registry (07/08)
NTTA Customer Service Center (tolltags) (07/08)
Texas Two Step
- Guide to the Texas Electoral Two-Step (07/08)

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Quality and SOX

CISA
- Books
- Egroups at Yahoo
- Practice Tests
  - Boson's Practice Tests for ISACA Exams (good simulation) (01/06)
CISSP
- Free CISSP Online Exam Prep Workshop Archive (07/08)
Microsoft Exchange Server
- Microsoft Technet Main Page (01/06)
- Microsoft Exchange Server Book (01/06)
Vulnerability Assessment
- ISS (01/06)
- Retina (01/06)
- StatOnline (01/06)
- SystemTools.com (01/06)
Oracle Security
- Conducting an External Audit of an Oracle Database (01/06)
- Oracle Security @ CGI Security (01/06)
- Oracle Security Analyzer @ Synapse (01/06)
- Oracle Security Check @ Ensync Solutions (01/06)
- Pete Finnigan (01/06)
- Vulnerability Assessment (01/06)
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Business Continuity Institute (01/06)
- Business Recovery Managers Association (01/06)
- Continuity Central (01/06)
- Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Resources (01/06)
- Disaster Recovery Journal (01/06)
- Disaster Recovery Plan Template (01/06)
- Disaster-Resource.com (01/06)
- Disasters.org Links (01/06)
- EnvoyWorldWide (01/06)
- Disaster Recovery @ eXroads.com (01/06)
- SunGard Availability Services (01/06)
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404)
- Sarbanes-Oxley.com (01/06)
- Karl Nagel & Co. (01/06)
- OpenPages.com (01/06)
Internal Controls (COSO/SAS-78)
- ISACA (01/06)
- COSO.org (01/06)
- SAS 78 (01/06)
- Articles
- Study Notes
  - James Hall's book (01/06)
  - James Hall's Study Notes (01/06)
  - James Hall's More Study Notes (01/06)
Checklists and Forms
- Audit Check Lists in "Protection Audit" Section (many types of check lists) (01/06)
- Check List for Business Recovery (01/06)
- EDP Cycle Check List
- Internal Control Questionaires (Financial, Operational, Compliance) (01/06)
- IT Audit Checklist (bingo) (01/06)
- IT Audit Checklists @ The IIA (01/06)
- IT Risk Survey (Online Survey) (01/06)
- Security Policy Check List (01/06)
IT Audits
- Articles
  - Audit Serve Articles (01/06)
    - Auditing External Data Interfaces (01/06)
  - First-Time Network Audits (01/06)
  - Fred Cohen (great articles) (01/06)
  - Preparation is the Key (01/06)
- Diagrams
  - Audit Metholodogy @ MIT (01/06)
- Guides, Manuals, and Training
  - Emergency Management Guide for Business & Industry (FEMA) (01/06)
  - Information Security Risk Assessment (GAO Manual) (01/06)
  - INTOSAI
    - INTOSAI Guides (01/06)
    - INTOSAI Training (01/06)
- Links
  - Auditnet.org (01/06)
    - Auditnet.org Virtual Library (01/06)
    - KARL Alphabetized Resource List (01/06)
- Specific IT Audits
  - IT Audit @ Univ of Penn (01/06)
  - IT Audit Report for ZZZ Charity (01/06)
Miscellaneous
- Convert PDF file to HTML @ Adobe.com (01/06)
- goBLC Converts Document into PDF or HTML (01/06)

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Real Estate

Helpful Information
- Google Maps
- Zip Code Map (05/08)
- Zillow.com (05/08)
  - Real Estate Trends in Far North Dallas (06/08)
  - Zillow Buzz for May 2008
Builders
New Homes
- Hot On Homes (05/08)
- Move.com (05/08)
Real Estate Agents
- Jim Striegel @ Coldwell Banker - Real Estate Solutions
Search Engines
- Buy Owner (05/08)
- Coldwell Banker DFW (07/08)
- RE/MAX Metro DFW (07/08)
- Realtor.com (06/08)
- Yahoo! Real Estate (07/08)
- Zip Realty (07/08)

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Renovations

Granite

Granite Transformations (overlay; Trend Stone, Trend Glass, Trend Mosaic) (06/08)
- Granite Transformations of Richardson (06/08)
- 201 W Kaufman Street, Richardson, Texas (2 blocks east of I-75; 2 blocks south of Beltline)
- 972-235-5533 (Fred Mungay)
- Hours: M-F 10am-5pm; Sat 11am-3pm
- Granite: Karra Oro
- Edges: beveled outer edge; notched inside corner; keep outer corners 90 degrees
- Standard sink edge (little bit of the undermounted sink shows)
- Will need two holes (faucet and air gap)

Sink

Blanco America (06/08)
- BlancoDiamond White Double Bowl (Model 511-601; flat deck; slightly curved top; 33 x 22 x 9.5;
  List Price $510.00
  - Spec Sheet
- Designer Plumbing Outlet (Item Code: 511601; in stock; Authorized Blanco dealer; ships same day;
  3-5 days shipping time; "free faucet" shipping; $291.25)
- BlancoInStock.com; (Model 511-601; Authorized Dealer; Handling fee of $11.95; Sale Price $280.50; 45% off)
  - Spec Sheet
- QualityBath.com; (Model 511-601; lead time of 7-10 business days; hole $13.50; free shipping; no sales tax; $275.40)
Accessories
- 221-008 (Formerly 511-933L) Sink Grid fits BlancoDiamond Left Double Bowl
  (Length: 15-1/4"; Width: 12-3/4"; $99.00)
  - BlancoDiamond Left Bowl (FaucetDepot.com; ships within 5-10 business days; $48.38)
  - Blanco Diamond Left Bowl (Designer Plumbing Outlet; free shipping; $53.13; 46% off)
- 221-009 (Formerly 511-933R) Sink Grid fits BlancoDiamond Right Double Bowl
  (Length: 15-1/4"; Width: 12-3/4"; $99.00)
  - Blanco Diamond Right Bowl (FaucetDepot.com; in stock; $48.39)
  - Blanco Diamond Right Bowl (Designer Plumbing Outlet; free shipping; $53.13; 46% off)
BlancoClean
- BlancoClean @ NeedPlumbingSupplies.com (Blanco 406-200; $11.53; free shipping)

Faucet

Garbage Disposal

Current model: In-Sink-Erator; 1 HP; 11" high; plugs into outlet under the sink
InSinkErator Ratings: Excel > Essential > Premier > Compact & SpaceSaver > Badger
Home Depot Disposers
- InSinkErator Evolution Compact (Store SKU# 341218; Internet/Catalog # 100466655; 3/4 HP; black;
  SoundSeal; Quiet Collar; 12.125" high; IN STORE; $166.00)

Plumbing Bits

Cooktop

Old cooktop is 30" x 21" (cut-out is 28.5" x 19.5")
GE Profile 30-inch Built-in CleanDesign Electric Cooktop (Store SKU# 865064; Internet/Catalog # 100590891;
Model: PP912TMWW; online special (6/12-6/18); $719.10)
- Installation Instructions @ HomeDepot.com
- Online Rebates from The Home Depot
- Dual size ribbon; powerboil; frameless design; control lock; melt option; simmer option; hot surface lights
- Push-to-turn infinite switch knobs
- Cooktop is 29 3/4" x 21 3/8"; required cut-out is 28 1/2" x 19 5/8"; shipping weight is 38 lbs
- Image (slightly curved front)
- Description at GEappliances.com

Microwave

R-520LW Microwave Specifications (Sharp) (07/08)
Support Center (07/08)

Amana Refrigerator SXD22S2W

Door Handle (Amana Part #12139304)
(handle is 20" long; plastic with metal bracket at each end; $72.64)
Upper Door Trim Kit (14 1/2"; 2 strips and four clips; Retail $36.41)
Lower Door Trim Kit (29"; one long strip)
Trim Clips
- Trim Clips (Part #PS40154; PartSelect.com; special order; $11.38)
Grille Kickplate
- Grille Kickplate (Part #PS50055; PartSelect.com; $26.78)
- Grille Kickplate (Part #EAP50055; EasyApplianceParts.com; $24.55)

Miscellaneous

Cabinet Knobs
- AquaBrass
  - Aqua Brass Knob @ Aqua-Brass.com ($6.99)
  - Aqua Brass 45 mm Cabinet Knob 5157-45.AG (authorized dealer; 1 3/4" or 45 mm; in stock;
    List $11.65; Sale $6.99)
Granite Knobs
Lamp Repair
- Instructions
  - How to Repair a Table Lamp (06/08)
- Sources
  - Grand Brass Lamp Parts (06/08)
  - Kirks Lane Lamp Parts Company (06/08)
  - LampLighterLamps.com (parts of a lamp) (06/08)
  - LampShop.com (06/08)
  - LampStuff.com (06/08)
  - MyLampParts.com (06/08)
  - TXLampParts.com (06/08)
  - W.M.deSherbinin Products (06/08)
Lamps
- Bellacor.com
  - Fossil Gray Ceramic Table Lamp (Bellacor #155646; 22 1/2" H; $88.00; thru 6/30; free shipping)
- LampsPlus.com
  - 1705 Preston Rd, Plano, Texas 75093
  - (972) 447-0019
  - M-F 10am-9pm; Sat 10-am-7pm; Sun 11am-6pm
  - Metro Table Lamp (SKU 49672; 23 1/2" high; 2 60-watt ceiling fan bulbs; $89.95 thru 7/20/2008)
- UtterMost.com
  - Jensen (Item 27971-1; 31" H' translucent amber)
- Small Magnets
  - Assorted Small Magnets @ artstuff.net
Lights
- Polished Brass 48" Eight Light Bathroom Fixture (34352) (07/08)
- Semi-Flush Ceiling Light (Lowe's; Item #226801; Model: 8737MBZ; $42.88; 2 bulbs; study)
Paint (Sherwin Williams)
- 4229 Midway Rd, Carrollton, Texas
- (972) 307-8800
- M-F 7:00am-6:00pm; Sat 8:00am-5:00pm; Sun 10:00am-4:00pm
Phones
- Cell Phones
  - Aloha @ Virgin Mobile (07/08)
  - How It Works (07/08)
  - Help (07/08)
- Cordless Phones
TV
Master Bathroom Light
- Polished Brass 48" Wide Eight-Light Bathroom Fixture @ lampsplus.com (07/08)

Repairs

Cracks in cultured marble sinks (thermal shock cracks)
- Sink Repairs (06/08)
- Bath Wizard (06/08)
- Tubs and Tops (06/08)
  - MySpace Videos (06/08)