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Old Frig	Furniture	Autos
New Frig	HIPAA	The Clearing House
Appliances	Internet	Politics
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CISSP	Miscellaneous	Renovations
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Old Frig

Frig (kitchen space is 71 H x 36 1/2 W x 32 D)

Sears contact information
- Sears @ Collin Creek Mall 972-422-8484
- Michelle Rios (salesman) 972-422-8455 ext 8446
- Delivery 1-800-732-7747
- Service 1-800-469-4663 (Master Protection Agreement)
- Local Parts & Service (Garland, TX) 972-864-2508
- Sears Applicance Help 1-866-349-4358 (Americans)
Kenmore Elite 25.1 Ct Ft Side-by-Side (10657442700; white; retro style)
- Parts Direct (01/09)
  - Parts for 10657442700 (retro style that I bought)
    - Can caddy (see picture below); Number: 2187254K: $19.01
    - Frig door bin (2); Number: 2188865K; $35.99
    - Plastic front on the freezer baskets (3); Number 2205826K; $38.88
    - Shallow basket (top basket); Number 2301138; $96.55
    - Square basket (middle basket); Number 2301139; $96.39
    - Sloped basket (bottom basket); Number 2301140; $96.23
    - Wine and egg rack; Number 2179404K; $10.70
    - Egg bin assembly (see picture below); Number 2216624K; $16.31
  - Parts for 10657702700 (arched style that I didn't buy)
    - Plastic front on the freezer baskets (3); Number 2205826K; $38.88
    - Shallow basket (top basket); Number 2301138; $96.55
    - Square basket (middle basket); Number 2301139; $96.39
    - Sloped basket (bottom basket); Number 2301140; $96.23
  - Parts for 10657782700 (another Kenmore frig; frig has same shelves in the door)
    - Basket, freezer square (middle basket; wire); Number 2301190; $96.72
    - Basket assembly (bottom basket; wire); Number 2301191; $96.29
    - Basket front (for bottom and middle baskets); Number 2195905K; $5.03
  - Parts for 1067368700 (another Kenmore frig; frig has solid plastic door shelves)
    - Wide door shelf for the frig (3); Number 2187172K; $53.99
  - Part for Maytag MSD2550VES00 (solid white plastic with curved lip; $26.75) (02/09)
  - Parts for 10657864800 @ searspartsdirecto.com (02/09)
    - Door shelf bin: W10160952; backordered ($12.50)
  - Parts for 10657064602 @ searspartsdirect.com (SW0322880) (02/09)
    - Has the clear plastic door shelf with white trim like the Whirlpool ED5FHAXVY
    - Door shelf bin: 2304235K is backordered ($36.99)
  - Whirlpool ED5FHAXVY
    - Part for Whirlpool ED5FHAXVY; clear plastic door shelf with white trim; $35.15) (02/09)
    - Door to the egg compartment ($34.90) (02/09)
- Kenmore Elite 23 Cu Ft Side-by-Side (Model 253.44483700; simpler butter compartment & clear door bins) (02/09)
  - I think this is a Whirlpool ED5FHAXVY
  - Parts for Model 25344483700 @ searspartsdirect.com (02/09)
  - Removable Dairy Compartment -- won't work (Part 1037677; $55.50) (02/09)
- RepairClinic.com (02/09)
White Kenmore Elite 25.1 Ct Ft Side-by-Side (10657702700; $1799.88)
- Sears Item # 04657702000; Sears Part # 10657702700
- (Whirlpool) Mfr. model # 57702 (closeout of 2007 model)
- Overall dimensions: 70 1/4 H x 35 1/2 W x 35 3/4 D
- Cabinet dimensions: 68 7/8 H x 35 1/2 W x 33 1/2 D (without handle)
- Smooth white finish
- PuR Ultimate II 2-stage filter in the bottom grill
- QuietCool sound reduction package
- Freezer
  - Space Saving Ice System with Ice Caddy (removable bin)
  - Crushed ice and cubed ice
  - Metered water with big spout
  - 3 tilt-out wire bins in the door
  - 3 pull-out bins in the freezer (wire bins with solid fronts)
  - 3 wire shelves
- Frig
  - 3 plastic bins on "good" rollers
  - 2 movable shelves +1
  - Door (contoured)
    - Dairy Keeper at the top
    - Ultra Chill Zone
    - Fresh & Ready Bin (fruit) with a shelf on top
    - Shelf has a top metal rail and clear plastic side
    - Extra door shelves are $35 each
  - 2 slide-out shelves
White Kenmore Elite 25.6 Ct Ft Side-by-Side (10657782700; $1599) (01/09)
- Looks EXACTLY like a Whirlpool or GE ???

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New Frig

Frigidaire
- FFHS2311LW - 22.07 cu ft, Side-by-Side, white <09/16)
  - $798 @ Lowe's
  - 69.63" tall x 33" wide x 34.5" deep
  - Incandescent lights
  - Leaks water out the dispenser <
  - VERY loud
- FFHS2611LW - 26 cu ft, Side-by-Side, White (09/16)
  - $798 @ Lowe's
  - Single Ice Maker
  - 70" high x 35.63" wide x 33" deep
  - Frig is loud, fan is loud, door handle comes off
- FGHC2331PF - 22.2 cu ft
  - $1348 @ Lowe's
- FGHS2631PF - 26 cu ft, white
  - $1168 @ Lowe's
GE
- GSE25HGHWW - 25.4 cu ft, Side-by-Side, white
  - $1258 @ Lowe's
  - 69.5" tall x 35.75" wide x 32.25" deep (34.75" with handles)
  - Frig has 15.7 ct ft, and freezer has 9.7 cu ft
  - Single Ice Maker
  - LED lighting
  - Glass shelves
Samsung
- RS25J500DSR - 24.52 cu ft, Side-by-Side, white (09/16)
  - Single Ice Maker
  - $1098 @ Lowe's
  - 69.9" tall x 35.75" wide x 33.8" deep (36.18" with handles)
Whirlpool
- WRS322FDAW - 21.2 cu ft, Side-by-Side, white (09/16)
  - 66.25" tall x 32.75" wide x 32.375" deep (34.625" including handles)
  - Frig has 14.45 cu ft, and freezer has 6.77 cu ft
  - Single Ice Maker
  - LED lighting
  - Adaptive defrost and Accu-Chill
  - Opening for the ice despener is oval, and glasses are round
  - Ice always falls on the floor
- WRS325FDAW - 24.5 cu ft, Side-by-Side, white (09/16)
  - $998 @ Lowe's
  - 69.125" tall x 35.5" wide x 32.375" deep (34.625" with handles)
  - LED lighting
  - My shelves may fit (door shelves are 15.5" wide at the notch)

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Appliances

Microwave

GE JES2051DNWW @ products.geappliances.com (full data) (08/16)
- Model # JES2051DNWW
- Exterior dimensions: 23-7/8" wide x 13-5/8" high x 19-1/4" deep
- Height includes feet
- 16-inch Turntable
- Specifications (08/16)
- Full Product Manual (08/16)
GE 20-cf Countertop Microwave in White @ nfm.com ($166.99) (08/16)
- Model: GE Appliances JES2051DNWW
- In stock @ Nebraska Furniture Mart in the Colony (it is on display)
- Dimensions: 24.25" wide x 13.75" high x 19.25" deep
- Directions: Marsh Lane north of Hebron; Right onto Plano Parkway (544); north to 121 (SE corner)
- Store hours: 10 am - 9 pm (M-S); 10 am - 6 pm (Sun)
- Small appliances are on the Lower Level on the east end (Appliance & Electronic Entrance)

Wall Oven (30 inch)

Jenn-Air Wall Oven W132W
- AppliancePartsPros.com
  - Bake Element (Part Number: AP4093115; $30.53 plus $5 shipping; in stock)
- AdamTheAnswerMan.net (09/09)
  - 11620 Plano Road, Suite 8, Dallas, Texas 75243
  - On Plano Road, south of Forest
  - Phone: 214-553-5450
  - M-F: 9:00-6:30; Sat 9:00-5:00
- Appliance Parts Depot (Dallas, Texas) (09/09)
  - 4754 Almond Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75247
  - Sat: 9:00-1:00
  - Bake Element: WHI 74003020 (older) $49.72 <---- bought this one
  - Appliance Parts Depot: enter model W132W (10/09)
- Jenn-Air Wall Oven W132W Sensor Parts

Washer and Dryer

Kenmore 700 3.5 cu. ft. Capacity Top-Load Washer
- Sears item# 02629732000 Mfr. model# 29732
- $447.99
- Total Care agitator
- 5 water levels
- Dispersers for detergent, bleach, and fabric softener
- Extra rinse
- Quiet Pak II sound insulation
- End-of-cycle signal
- Procelain wash basket, and powder-coated top and lid
- Load balancer and leveling legs
- White with silver metallic control panel
- 26 in deep x 27 in wide x 43 1/8 in tall
Kenmore 600 5.9 cu. ft. Capacity Electric Flatback Dryer
- Sears item# 02669652000 Mfr. model# 69652
- $343.99
- Moisture sensing
- 5 temperatures
- 40-min Wrinkle Guard
- Drum light
- End-of-cycle Signal
- No Quiet Package
- Drum and top are powder-coated
- White with silver metallic control panel
- 26 in deep x 29 in wide x 43 3/8 in tall
- 1-way venting

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

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)

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CIPT

Books
- IAPP Books @ privacyassociation.org (06/15)
  - "Foundation of Information Privacy and Data Protection"
    - Peter P. Swire, and Kenesa Ahmad
    - IAPP 2012, ISBN 978-0-9795901-7-7; 156 pages; softcover; $65
    - Book for the Foundation course
  - "Introduction to IT Privacy"
    - Travis Breaux
    - IAPP 2014; ISBN 978-0-9885525-5-5; 271 pages; softcover; $29.95
    - Supplementary textbook for the CIPT program
    - amazon.com ($29.95) (06/15)
  - "Privacy in Technology"
    - JC Cannon
    - IAPP 2014, ISBN 978-0-9885525-9-2, 223 pages; softcover; $65
    - Official textbook for the CIPT program
- CIPP Study Guide: Pass the IAPP's Certification Foundation Exam with Ease by John Watts (06/15)
  - $35.45 at Amazon.com
  - Over 150 sample questions with detailed answers
Glossary of Privacy Terms @ privacyassociation.org (06/15)
Overview of Learning @ privacyassociation.org (06/15)
Privacy. Security. Risk. 2015 @ Las Vegas (Sept 29 - Oct 1) (06/15)
- Registration Re-opens June 15th
- Schedule and Program for Training and Certification (06/15)
- Location and Travel (06/15)
- Book Your Room (06/15)
Practice Tests for the Foundation and CIPT (PDF files; $25 each for member) (06/15)
- Shopping Chart - CIPT Practice Test (06/15)
CIPT Flash Cards @ Quizlet.com (06/15)
Cyber Security Slides @ slideshare.net (06/15)
Meaningful Metrics (06/15)

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CISSP

Books
- CISSP For Dummies 4th Edition (PDF) (06/14)
- Shon Harris - CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide 6th Edition (06/14)
Exam Questions (VCE format)
- ExamCollection.com (CISSP questions) (06/14)
- VCEfiles.com (ISC2) (06/14)
Links
- CCCure.org (06/14)
  - CCCure Quizzer (1649 questions for the CISSP) (06/14)
- CertCollection.org (06/14)
- CISSP Bootcamp Training @ infosecinstitute.com (06/14)
  - CISSP Bootcamp Online (45+ hours; streaming video by Magee)
- Conrad
  - Conrad Podcasts for the CISSP Study Guide (06/14)
  - Conrad Practice Exam A (06/14)
  - Conrad Practice Exam B (06/14)
- My CISSP Experience @ avitria.com (good suggestions and reading list) (06/14)
- My Personal CISSP Study Resources & Guide @ durkcissp.wikispaces.com (06/14)
- Open Security Training (06/14)
- SecurityUniversity.net
  - CISSP Clips (2011) (06/14)
  - CISSP For Dummies 4th Edition (PDF) (06/14)
- TechExams.net (06/14)
  - Passed CISSP Exam on First Attempt - Jan 2014 (06/14)
  - Shon Harris MP3s (06/14)
  - StudISCope (06/14)
Flashcards
- CISSP Flashcards @ cram.com (06/14)
- CISSP Flashcards @ cueFlash (06/14)
- CISSP Flashcard Library @ flashcardmachine.com (many sets of flashcards) (06/14)
- CISSP Flashcards @ Quizlet.com (1453 cards) (06/14)
- CISSP Flashcards @ scribd.com (06/14)
- Studystack.com (search for CISSP)
  - CISSP Flashcards @ studystack.com (06/14)
  - CISSP Chapter 2 Flashcards @ studystack.com (06/14)
Android Apps for Flashcards
- CISSP Flashcards (BH Inc) (06/14)
Other Sources of Flashcards
- ActualTests.com (06/14)

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Doctors

Chiropractor
- Dr. Roger Clifford, D.C. (05/19)
  - 4222 Trinity Mills Rd, Suite #106
  - (972) 934-1660
  - Mon-Thurs: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  - Medicfusion Patient Login (10/16)
Dentist
- Dallas Prosthodontics (Dr. Rowan Buskin) (06/19)
  - 6029 Beltline Rd, Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75254
  - NE Corner of Preston & Beltline
  - 972-503-7200
  - In-house lab
  - The base is milled from a single block of acrylic resin, and the teeth are milled separately
  - Lab CAN handle titanium plate
  - Rowan Buskin @ dmagazine.com (06/19)
    - Best dentists in 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010, and 2007
Eye Doctors
- Donna Haas @ trinityvision.net (10/16)
  - 17721 N. Dallas Pkwy, Suite 118
  - (972) 818-3937
- Dr. Marvin Hsiao @ dallaseyeclinic.com (10/16)
- Eye Surgery Center of North Dallas (10/16)
Podiatrist
- David H. Eisenberg @ carrolltonfootdoctor.com (03/19)
  - 2572 Tarpley Road - Suite 100, Carrollton, TX 75006
    (south side of Trinity Mills, behind gray building)
  - Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  - 972-418-0788
  - Visited on 11/09/2010, 03/19/2019, and 04/26/2019
  - Surgical Treatment of Ingrown Toenails @ wikipedia.org (03/19)
  - Management of Ingrowing Toenails @ bmj.com (03/19)
  - Ingrown Toenails: Digging Out the Facts @ bpac.org.nz (03/19)
  - Spicule (nail spike)
  - Accessory Nail of the Fifth Toe @ wikipedia.org (03/19)
  - Lister's corn
  - Why Did Part of My Toenail Grow Back After Toenail Surgery @ youtube.com (06/19)
  - Nail Bed
    - Nail matrix -- most proximal area
    - Germinal matrix -- where 90% of the nail cells grow (under the Lunula)
    - Sterile matrix -- distal to the Lunula; where 10% of the nail cells grow
  - Nail & Skin Disorders @ nailsmag.com (06/19)
    - The nail matrix is comprised of three basic sections.
    - The proximal section is the third of the matrix closest to the knuckle.
      It manufactures the top one-third of the nail plate (the surface of the nail plate).
    - The second section manufactures the middle layers of the nail plate.
      Damage in this area causes white spots in the nail.
    - The distal section is the only visible portion (the Lunula). It manufactures
      the bottom of the nail plate. Damage to this area interferes with the attachment
      of the nail plate to the skin underneath.
  - Why Do Nail Grow Vertically? (06/19)

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Furniture

Specific Pieces
- Baxton Studio Gioia Plastic Slat-Back Chairs @ amazon.com (03/19)
- Baxton Studio Ofilia Slat-Back Chairs @ interiorexpress.com (07/12)

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HIPAA

Medecision (05/16)
- Corporate Officers
  - Robert Wagner, Director of IT, Infrastructure and Operations (DFW) (05/16)
- Founded in 1988 in Wayne, Pennsylvania, with offices in Dallas and Philadelphia
- In 2015, Medecision made $85M (05/16)
- Senior Director of IT Security and Compliance (Job ID: 2016-1250) (05/16)
  - Reports to CIO
    - In 2006, MEDecision named Ronald D. Nall as executive vice president and chief information officer (05/16)
  - Up to 35% travel might be required depending on hire location
- Medecision opens new location in Dallas in 2014 (05/16)
  - As of August 14, 2008, Medecision, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Health Care Service Corporation (05/16)
  - Dallas office will house members of the company's executive, account management and consulting teams,
    and will include a Rapid Application Development Center of Excellence
- Medecision Reviews @ glassdoor.com (05/16)
- Medecision offers Population Health Management (PHM) solutions
- Aerial
  - How It Works (05/16)
    - Apps and tools are built on a flexible, connected, sophisticated Saas (Software as a service) platform
    - Connectivity (05/16)
    - Intervention and Engagement (05/16)
  - Aerial Consumer Care to Power the Last Mile (05/16)
  - Aerial Whitepapers (05/16)
  - Aerial Proven PHM (pdf) (05/16)
  - A Smarter Aerial (presentation) (05/16)
  - Aerial Sell Sheet (PDF) (05/16)
- Offices:
  - Dallas office
    - 8111 Preston Road, Suite 900
    - Dallas, TX 75225
  - Los Angeles office
  - Philadelphia office
HIPAA
- HIPPA Simplification 2013 (PDF) @ hhs.gov (05/16)
- Combined Regulation Text #45 (part 160, 162, and 164) (05/16)
- HIPAA @ Wikipedia.org (05/16)
- HIPAA / HITECH @ qualys.com (05/16)
HITECH
- HIPAA Survival Guide (05/16)
- HITECH Act @ law.slu.edu (05/16)
- HITECH / HIPAA Best Practices - Securing PHI Basics (PDF) (05/16)
- Breach Notification Decision Points (05/16)
- HITECH Act Summary (05/16)
- HITECH Act Text (05/16)
- HITECH Act @ techtarget.com (good information) (05/16)
- HIPPA / HITECH Privacy & Security Checklist Assessment and Guidance Instructions (05/16)
- HIPPA Security and HITECH Compliance Checklist (05/16)
- HIPAA / HITECH Security Policy COmpliance (05/16)
- HITECH Compliance @ virtru.com (05/16)
HITRUST
- HITRUST Academy @ hitrustalliance.net (Frisco, TX) (05/16)
  - CCSFP (Certified Common Security Framework Practitioner) -- online and then classroom training
  - Cost = $3,000
  - Next class is Aug 10-12, 2016 in Frisco, TX
- HITRUST CSF, RMF & Related Documents @ hitrustalliance.net (several documents) (05/16)
- HITRUST CSF Assurance Program (05/16)
- Learn More About HITRUST CSF Assessment (05/16)
- HITRUST Risk Analysis Guide (PDF) (05/16)
- HITRUST Whitepaper on Risk Management Frameworks (PDF) (05/16)
- HITRUST for Texas Certification (good presentation, PDF) (05/16)
- HITRUST Real-Time Compliance Pack @ silect.com (05/16)
HCISPP - HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner @ isc2.org (05/16)
- Reference Books
  - HCISPP CBK by Steven Hernandez @ isc2.org (we have this one) (05/16)
  - Healthcare Information Security and Privacy by Sean Murphy
  - HCISPP Study Guide by Timothy Virtue and Justin Rainey
  - HCISPP All-in-One Exam Guide by Sean Murphy and Dennis Seymour
- HCISPP Study Group @ linkedin.com (05/16)
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Managing Cyber Security Risk in a HIPAA-Compliant World (pdf) (05/16)
- NIST Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity @ nist.gov (05/16)
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework @ nist.gov (05/16)
  - Archived Documents (good source of documents) (05/16)
  - Roadmap, Feb 2014 (05/16)
  - Excel spreadsheet (link found on the webpage listed above)
  - Alternate View of the Spreadsheet as a PDF (05/16)
- NIPP Healthcare and Public Health Sector-Specific Plan @ dhs.gov (05/16)
SaaS (Software as a Service)
- SaaS: An Enterprise Perspective @ microsoft.com (05/16)
- Software + Services: An Architectural Perspective @ microsoft.com (05/16)
- Books
  - "Software as a Service" by Carol Gilmore
  - "Engineering Software as a Service" by Armando Fox and David Patterson
    - saas-class.org (05/16)
    - saasbook.info (05/16)

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Internet

Verizon FiOS
- Shop for Services (10/09)
- Two for the Price of Three (10/09)
- FiOS Bundles (with 3-for-2 description) (10/09)
- Best Triple Freedom Details (10/09)
- Phone + Internet + TV Plans (10/09)
- FiOS TV Local service package for $12.99/mo
- Premium Movie Plans ($35/mo for HBO, Cinemax & Movie) (10/09)
- FiOS TV Central (listings & VOD prices) (10/09)
- FiOS FAQ (10/09)
  - Change Router Channel on Actiontec Router (10/09)
  - How Does Verizon Set the Internet Speed for the Plan Purchased (10/09)
  - Receiving Digital Signals (10/09)
- FAQs (10/09)
- Support (10/09)
- Slow Internet Connection @ Verizon support (10/09)
- Slow Internet with Verizon FiOS
  - Is FIOS Internet Slow @ forums.verizon.com (10/09)
    - Ever since I got their TV service and gave me an Actiontec router, internet service hasn't been the same.
    - speedtest.net (test your internet connnection) (10/09)
  - High Latency Slow Internet @ forums.verizon.com (10/09)
  - Verizon FiOS Feels Slow @ forums.pcpitstop.com (10/09)
    - "It's well known that the FiOS (Actionjunk-tek) routers suck, but if you have the Fios TV service you have to
      use it, and it does act as a firewall in sense."
    - SG TCP Optimizer @ speedguide.net (10/09)
  - Slow Internet @ mac-forums.com (10/09)
    - I have the exact same issues with my new fios 3 bundle. I had the 2 bundle and things were fine.
      Now I have 20/20 and certain times things are fine and other times (especially at night) pages load very slowly.
    - There seems to be a firmware issue with the Actiontec routers.
    - It's not the router or firmware it's the way Verizon derives its DNS settings for FIOS. If you go
      into the router setup menu, you'll probably see all zeros for the primary DNS and secondary DNS settings
      (under WAN\LAN menu). Normally this is OK because the system will generate a DNS setting on the fly.
    - Setting a static DNS server address fixed the problem. Try it with wireless.
  - Verizon FiOS -- the Ugly Side (10/09)
  - My Take on Verizon FiOS Internet TV Service @ jasontomczak.com (10/09)
  Slow Wireless Connection to Verizon FiOS
  - Problems Staying Connected @ techspot.com (10/09)
    - I went into the wireless configuration and changed the channel from 9 to 11; so far, so good
  - Change Router Channel on Actiontec Router (10/09)
  - FiOS and Wireless (10/09)
    - We got the TV and internet (and mandatory phone) and I know the ON-Demand TV stuff goes through
      the router. I found that out the hard way when I was watching a movie on my TV and switched off the router,
      suddenly my movie went black.

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ISA (Internal Security Assessor)

PCI Security Standards.org (12/16)
- Program Training & Qualification (12/16)
- Document Library (12/16)
  - SAQs (12/16)
- ISA Program (12/16)
- ISA Qualification (12/16)
  - ISA training is a two-part program
  - First part is a 7-hour prerequisite course and exam about PCI Fundamentals
  - Second part is an in-depth course (either instructor-led or online eLearning format) and exam
  - Part 1 - PCI Fundamentals
    - Must be completed within 30 days of initial access, and one week prior to an on-site training class
    - Must study these publications on the PCI website:
      - PCI Glossary
      - PCI DSS
      - PCI DSS Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
    - Exam is a 50-question multiple-choice exam (pass or fail)
  - Part 2 - ISA Qualification
    - Self-paced eLearning course
    - Take the qualification exam at a Pearson VUE Testing Center
  - PCI ISA Training Course Description (PDF) (12/16)
PCI - Internal Security Assessor @ youtube.com (12/16)
- A Crash Course in PCI Compliance (12/16)
- PCI DSS v32 Explained (12/16)
- Reducing Audit Impact by Aligning PCI DSS, SSAE 16 SOC 1 & 2 Requirements (12/16)
- Uninformed Staff Leaving Organizations Vulnerable (12/16)
- Application Security Requirements of the PCI-DSS (12/16)
- PCI Data Security Standard 3.0 (12/16)
- PCI DSS 3.2 - An Overview (June 29, 2016) (12/16)
- Episode 9: PCI DSS 3.2 -- What's New (12/16)
PCI Compliance Test - example questions @ proprofs.com (12/16)
PCI FAQs (12/16)
Tips
- One tip is to make sure you master the encryption algorithms -- AES 112, 128, 256, SHA-1,
  SHA-2, SSH/TLS 1.1, 1.2, key-encrypting, data-encrypting keys, disk encryption,
  file-level, column-level encryption, etc.
- Multiple questions were about encryption.
- Multiple-choice questions sound easy but there are always 2 choices are very
  close and try to trick you
- Do NOT rely on the online course alone to prep for this exam
- Read the guides, know the requrements and time frames of testing and data retention
- There are 60 multiple-choice questions
- The exam is 75% straight forward questions, and 20% gotcha questions
- As an IT veteran, there is only one rule -- MEMORIZE EVERYTHING
- PCIP Study Guide -- very good info, and comments about the exam (12/16)

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Miscellaneous

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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Office

Bench/Ottoman and Footstool
- Black Chester Ottoman @ thegreatindoors.com (11/09)
- Black Leather Ottoman (similar look)
Chairs
- Aeron by Herman Miller (Fully Loaded) (11/09)
- Relax The Back (469-633-0070; M-S 10:00-7:00; Sun 12:00-6:00; 2693 Preston Road, Frisco) (11/09)
  - Lifeform Travel Lite Seat Cushion @ relaxtheback.com (11/09)
Computer Desk
- Krystal Glass Top Return @ eurway.com ($99.99) (11/09)
Computer Light
- Black LED Battery-Powered Gooseneck Book Light @ Lamps Plus ($14.99) (11/09)
- Portfolio LED Desk Lamp @ lowes.com (not on website; Item # 127937; $29.98)
End Tables
- Crate&Barrel (972-934-1800; M-F 10:00-8:00; Sat 10:00-7:00; Sun 12:00-6:00) (11/09)
  - Mix Side Table (17 W x 23.5 D x 21.75 H; SKU 429701; $199.99) (11/09)
Table Lamps
- LampsPlus (11/09)
  - Possini Euro Design Floating Squares Table Lamp (67982; $99.99)
  - Linen Straight Side Drum @ potterybarn.com (13.5 x 14 x 9.5; $39.00) (11/09)
Accents
- Pillows
  - Ascot Ice Pillow @ eurway.com ($15.99) (11/09)
  - Mongolian Wool Pillow in Champagne (similar to this pillow) (11/09)
- Object d'art
  - Pier 1 @ 1805 Preston Rd, Plano; 972-732-0638; Mon-Sat 10:00-9:00; Sun 11:00-7:00
  - Pier 1 @ 13710 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas; 972-490-0822; Mon-Sat 10:00-9:00; Sun 11:00-7:00
Serving Cart
- Amazon.com
Lighting
- Specialty Light Bulbs
  - Information
  - Specific Light Bulbs
    - Sylvania 40-Watt G25 Chrome Top Bulb @ lowes.com ($3.98) (11/09)
    - 100 Watt A21 Half Chrome Light Bulb @ amazon.com (standard/E26 base; $4.25) (11/09)
    - 60 Watt Half Chrome @ lampsplus.com (not at the store) (11/09)
    - 60 Watt Half Chrome Globe Bulb @ Royal Touch (Coit & Arapaho; Mon-Sat 10:00 -> 6:00; $3.99)
- How to Build a Lamp
  - White Torchiere/Task Combo Floor Lamp @ target.com ($12.99)
  - Grand Brass (11/09)
  - LampStuff.com (11/09)
  - TX Lamp Parts (11/09)
  - How to Rewire an Old Lamp (11/09)
  - Wiring Tips (11/09)
  - Lowes
Mesh Office Chair
- Office Max: mesh office chairs (M-F 8:00 am -> 9:00 pm; Sat 9:00 am -> 7:00 pm; W Park, near Willow Bend) (10/09)
  - Fuego Multi-Function Super Task Chair ($139.99)
- Staples: mesh office chairs (4400 Beltline Rd, Addison) (10/09)
  - Staples (Situations) Acadia Multi-Function Mesh Task Chair (model 11745-US; $159.99) (10/09)
    - Creaks and clunks
    - Cushion flattens out, and you can feel the bolts

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Autos

Suzuki SX4
- 163-178" long x 68-69 inches wide x 61-63 inches high
Kia Soul
- 163 inches long x 71 inches wide x 64 inches high
- Huffines Kia Corinth (03/18)
  - Bought my KIA Soul here
- Classic Kia of Carrollton (03/18)
  - Northbound access road of I-35 and Sourth of Frankford Rd
  - They have 55 Kia Souls in stock
  - Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm; Sat: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Kia Soul Hamsters
  - Kia Soul Hoody Hamster Velcro Buddy Plush Toy @ amazon.com ($13.00 + $3.75) (03/18)
  - Kia Soul Hoody Hamster Key Chain @ amazon.com (currently unavailable) (03/18)

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The Clearing House

The Clearing House (06/19)
- The Clearing House Payments Company (PayCo) @ wikipedia.org (VERY GOOD article) (06/19)
  - The Clearing House is the oldest banking association and payments company in the US
  - Clearing House Interbank Payments System (CHIPS) is a bank-owned automated funds-transfer
    system for domestic and international high value payment transactions in US dollars
  - CHIPS is a real-time final settlement payment system
- CHIPS @ theclearinghouse.org (06/19)
  - CHIPS is the largest private sector USD clearing system in the world
  - It clears and settles $1.5T in domestic and international payments per day
  - CHIPS is the private-secor counterpart to Fedwire
  - CHIPS @ wikipedia.org (06/19)
- ACH @ theclearinghouse.org (06/19)
  - The Clearing House's ACH operations service is called EPN (Electronic Payments Network)
  - It handles essentially HALF of the US commercial ACH volume
- RTP @ theclearinghouse.org (06/19)
  - RTP is a real-time payments platform
  - The Clearing House Gets Going with Real-Time Payments @ forbes.com (06/19)
- Information Security Risk Manager (06/19)
  - Mark Fitlin @ linkin.com (06/19)
    - Glam shot
    - Current picture(?)
    - VP, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at The Clearing House
    - Greensboro/Winston-Salem, NC
    - Specialties: CISSP, Identify and Access Management, Remote Access solutions,
      Regulatory Compliance, Vulnerability and Risk Management
Bank Policy Institute (06/19)
- Bank Policy Institute @ wikipedia.org (06/19)
  - Formed in July 2018 by the merger of two older lobbying groups
- Merged Bank Trade Group Unveils New Name @ americanbanker.com (06/19)
  - The Clearing House Association and the Financial Services Roundtable have merged
  - The new name will be the Bank Policy Institute
  - BPI aims to have a larger presence with Congress, focusing on key industry issues such as
    reforming anti-money-laundering laws

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Politics and Government

Securities Transaction Tax (H.R. 1068)
- H.R. 1068 @ govtrack.us (11/09)
- H.R. 1068 @ opencongress.org (11/09)
- H.R. 1068 @ washingtonwatch.com (11/09)
- H.R. 7125 (previous version of this bill in the 110th Congress) (03/09)
- Green Company View of H.R. 1068 (03/09)
- VoteNo1068.com (02/09)
- TraderFeed comments (02/09)
- RallyCongress.com - no2tradertax (02/09)
- Writerep.house.gov (02/09)
US National Health Care Act (H.R. 676)
- There is also a line item in "The National Health Care Act" (HR 676 Section 211, Sub-Section C -
  "Funding- Item 1-D".) that seeks to impose "a small tax on stock and bond transactions" in addition to
  "a modest and progressive excise tax on payroll and self-employment income."
- H.R. 676 @ govtrack.us (11/09)
- H.R.676 Status (11/09)
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)
Office ofthe Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (Latest House Price Index) (02/09)
Texas Two Step
- Guide to the Texas Electoral Two-Step (07/08)

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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
- David Weekley Homes (06/08)
- D R Horton (05/08)
- Grand Homes (05/08)
- Meritage Homes (05/08)
- Pulte Homes (05/08)
- Ryland Homes (05/08)
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

Floors

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

Plumbing Bits

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
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)
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)

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Travel

Galveston
- Baymont Inn and Suites (2826 63rd Street) (07/11)
  - Half a block back from Seawall Blvd
  - Can't see the beach
  - Air conditioned (wall units that "run like ice")
  - Microwave, frig, and in-room safe
  - Don't get room near door to parking lot
- Hilton
  - Two Double Beds with Balcony Gulfview Nonsmoking (AAA) $180
  - Two Double Beds with Deluxe Gulfview Nonsmoking (AAA) $151
  - Frig $10/day
- Holiday Inn Resort - On the Beach (07/11)
  - No Pet policy
  - Renovated in 2011
  - In-room safe
  - Mini frig, microwave, and coffee maker
  - Individually controlled air conditioning (loud wall unit)
  - Eight floors, exterior corridor
- Moody Gardens Hotel (07/11)
  - Two Queen Beds Pyramid View (mini-frig, smoke free, $189)
  - Two Queen Beds Bay View (min-frig, smoke free, $209)
  - Self-parking available; valet parking $18
  - September 2-5 -- Brewmasters International Beer Festival
  - September 5 -- Final Night Fireworks
  - Property Map (07/11)
- San Luis Resort (07/11)
  - Find Rooms & Rates (07/11)
    - Mid Level Double 7-14 (AAA) $224.10
    - Can request high floor, non smoking, and early arrival
    - Microwave $10/day
    - Frig $10/day
    - Parking $11/day
  - San Luis Resort @ tripadvisor.com (07/11)
  - Mid Level Double $138.75/night; VIP Double $178.75/night) (07/11)
Airlines
- 3-1-1 for Carry-Ons @ TSA.gov (09/09)
- American Airlines (01/06)
  - Carry-on Baggage Allowance (09/09)
  - Restricted Items (09/09)
- Bahamasair (1-800-222-4262) (01/06)
- Continental Airlines (01/06)
- Southwest Airlines (01/06)
Maps
- Gazetteer Name Server (01/06)
- Map Browse (Download Map as GIF File) (01/06)
- Map Quest (Lat & Long of a Single Building) (01/06)
- USGS Mapping Information (01/06)
- Yahoo! Maps (01/06)
Search Engines
- CheapTickets.com (01/06)
- Excite.com (01/06)
- Expedia (01/06)
- Hotels.com (01/06)
- Priceline.com (01/06)
- Travelocity (01/06)
- Travel Web (01/06)
- Virtual Tourist (01/06)

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