Things to Read

• Create NodePad in 12 minutes: http://blogs.msdn.com/danielfe/archive/2004/10/12/241281.aspx
  

• SyncBlockIndexes in .NET: http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/03/01/NET/
  The author says:

In this column, I'm going to explain how this common use of thread synchronization is exposed via the .NET Framework. Specifically, I'm going to explain the motivation for why SyncBlocks and Monitors were designed the way they are and how they work. Then, at the end of this column, I'm going to explain why this design is horrible and show you how to use this mechanism in a good, safe fashion

• Tips in .NET http://www.codeproject.com/useritems/tips.asp