Welcome to the OptiBoard Community Newsletter for April 2003!
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Today's Date is: 04-14-2003. This newsletter covers activity activity since 03-01-2003.
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Optiboard Launches New Forum!
I'd like to remind everyone of a new OptiBoard service - the Optical Product Review Forum
The purpose of the product review Forum is to publish reviews written by OptiBoard members for products and services they use in their jobs.
The Product Review forum was created by the members to provide information on products currently in use, or new products coming out in the marketplace. All members are encouraged to visit this new forum and to post comments or questions on the posted reviews or - to submit reviews yourself. You can find the forums here:
...and the forum rules and guidelines are here:
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OPTIBOARD MEETING AT VISION EXPO EAST
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A number of OptiBoarders met at Vision Expo East on Saturday, March 22nd. You can view the pictures online at:
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OPTIBOARD SPONSORED FORUM!
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Please show your support for OptiBoard and our forum sponsor by visiting their forum and learning more about the products and services they offer.
o Smart Lens Technology by Transitions Optical
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OPTIBOARD FEATURED MEMBER OF THE MONTH
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This month's featured member is:
Night Train
Night Train, although a member from outside the industry has stayed with us for a long time. He is a regular poster who can always be counted on to provide interesting subjects for discussion. A printer by trade, he has probably picked up enough knowledge to be able fit a pair of progressives and talk knowledgably about their advantages!
Congratulations Night Train, and thanks for being a valuable member of the OptiBoard Community!
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HOT TOPICS
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Threads with the most views:
Title: "???hippa???" (posted 10-17-2002 by Johns)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=5718
Title: "The Transitions Challenge" (posted 03-10-2002 by Jo)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=4165
Title: "The Bates Method and Other Eye-Related Quackery" (posted 04-28-2002 by Steve Machol)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=4541
Title: "Advantages of Licenses" (posted 05-21-2002 by chip anderson)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=4708
Title: "Should ABO require an AS for certification?" (posted 05-06-2002 by hcjilson)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=4602
Title: "Do you charge for nosepads?" (posted 02-18-2003 by HarryC)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=6583
Title: "OptiBoard Meeting at Vision Expo East" (posted 01-18-2003 by Jo)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=6288
Title: "The best lab there is" (posted 02-27-2003 by docwatson)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=6675
Title: "Exam / Refraction" (posted 03-12-2003 by Homer)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=6792
Title: "May - June Sales Trends" (posted 06-17-2002 by Jo)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=4871
Threads posted most recently:
Title: "Mike Weir" (posted 04-14-2003 by Jedi)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=7043
Title: "It's a small world, after, all..." (posted 04-14-2003 by Texas Ranger)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=7042
Title: "Hawaii.." (posted 04-14-2003 by Texas Ranger)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=7041
Title: "Nidex (Marco) Autokeratometer" (posted 04-14-2003 by chip anderson)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=7040
Title: "PRODUCT REVIEW FORUM IS LOOKING FOR NEW REVIEWS!!" (posted 04-14-2003 by hcjilson)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=7039
Title: "Looking for Colorado/Wyoming advice" (posted 04-13-2003 by Johns)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=7038
Title: "Posture Correction" (posted 04-13-2003 by edKENdance)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=7037
Title: "7 POWS released" (posted 04-13-2003 by JennyP)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=7036
Title: "Just wondering" (posted 04-12-2003 by JennyP)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=7035
Title: "new nikon progressive???" (posted 04-12-2003 by oceanboy)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=7034
Threads with the most replies:
Title: "TIPS ON DISPENSING" (posted 05-31-2001 by harry a saake)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=1034
Title: "Strange Facts!" (posted 07-31-2002 by Sean)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=5183
Title: "Wisdom To Start The Day,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,," (posted 11-07-2002 by Chris Ryser)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=5855
Title: "Being Silly" (posted 03-28-2002 by optispares)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=4315
Title: "The French Pt. 2" (posted 03-06-2003 by Cindy Hamlin)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=6731
Title: "Armani" (posted 11-21-2002 by Mikol)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=5954
Title: "Optometric Physicians" (posted 03-05-2003 by Homer)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=6720
Title: "Tennessee Optometrists" (posted 03-13-2003 by Roy R. Ferguson)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=6804
Title: "Disposable CL may last much longer than the CL makers want you to know" (posted 03-10-2003 by dyip)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=6760
Title: "Trivex. Are you using it?" (posted 10-31-2002 by HarryC)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=5813
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OPTIBOARD STATISTICS
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We had the following activity in March:
o New members: 83 (2,281 current total*)
o New message threads: 273 (6,772 current total)
o New posts: 2,248 (52,161 current total)
o Total hits: 1,033,494
o Total unique visits: 13,097 (a new record!)
o Total Kb downloaded in March: 2,808,956 KiloBytes of information! (Also a new record)
* Some obsolete memberships were removed last month.
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Once again, thanks to all of you for your support and for helping make OptiBoard truly the 'Premier Online Community of Eyecare Professionals Worldwide!'
Steve Machol
OptiBoard Administrator
smachol@optiboard.com
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Today's Date is: 04-14-2003. This newsletter covers activity activity since 03-01-2003.
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Optiboard Launches New Forum!
I'd like to remind everyone of a new OptiBoard service - the Optical Product Review Forum
The purpose of the product review Forum is to publish reviews written by OptiBoard members for products and services they use in their jobs.
The Product Review forum was created by the members to provide information on products currently in use, or new products coming out in the marketplace. All members are encouraged to visit this new forum and to post comments or questions on the posted reviews or - to submit reviews yourself. You can find the forums here:
...and the forum rules and guidelines are here:
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OPTIBOARD MEETING AT VISION EXPO EAST
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
A number of OptiBoarders met at Vision Expo East on Saturday, March 22nd. You can view the pictures online at:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
OPTIBOARD SPONSORED FORUM!
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Please show your support for OptiBoard and our forum sponsor by visiting their forum and learning more about the products and services they offer.
o Smart Lens Technology by Transitions Optical
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
OPTIBOARD FEATURED MEMBER OF THE MONTH
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
This month's featured member is:
Night Train
Night Train, although a member from outside the industry has stayed with us for a long time. He is a regular poster who can always be counted on to provide interesting subjects for discussion. A printer by trade, he has probably picked up enough knowledge to be able fit a pair of progressives and talk knowledgably about their advantages!
Congratulations Night Train, and thanks for being a valuable member of the OptiBoard Community!
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HOT TOPICS
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Threads with the most views:
Title: "???hippa???" (posted 10-17-2002 by Johns)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=5718
Title: "The Transitions Challenge" (posted 03-10-2002 by Jo)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=4165
Title: "The Bates Method and Other Eye-Related Quackery" (posted 04-28-2002 by Steve Machol)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=4541
Title: "Advantages of Licenses" (posted 05-21-2002 by chip anderson)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=4708
Title: "Should ABO require an AS for certification?" (posted 05-06-2002 by hcjilson)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=4602
Title: "Do you charge for nosepads?" (posted 02-18-2003 by HarryC)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=6583
Title: "OptiBoard Meeting at Vision Expo East" (posted 01-18-2003 by Jo)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=6288
Title: "The best lab there is" (posted 02-27-2003 by docwatson)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=6675
Title: "Exam / Refraction" (posted 03-12-2003 by Homer)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=6792
Title: "May - June Sales Trends" (posted 06-17-2002 by Jo)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=4871
Threads posted most recently:
Title: "Mike Weir" (posted 04-14-2003 by Jedi)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=7043
Title: "It's a small world, after, all..." (posted 04-14-2003 by Texas Ranger)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=7042
Title: "Hawaii.." (posted 04-14-2003 by Texas Ranger)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=7041
Title: "Nidex (Marco) Autokeratometer" (posted 04-14-2003 by chip anderson)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=7040
Title: "PRODUCT REVIEW FORUM IS LOOKING FOR NEW REVIEWS!!" (posted 04-14-2003 by hcjilson)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=7039
Title: "Looking for Colorado/Wyoming advice" (posted 04-13-2003 by Johns)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=7038
Title: "Posture Correction" (posted 04-13-2003 by edKENdance)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=7037
Title: "7 POWS released" (posted 04-13-2003 by JennyP)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=7036
Title: "Just wondering" (posted 04-12-2003 by JennyP)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=7035
Title: "new nikon progressive???" (posted 04-12-2003 by oceanboy)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=7034
Threads with the most replies:
Title: "TIPS ON DISPENSING" (posted 05-31-2001 by harry a saake)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=1034
Title: "Strange Facts!" (posted 07-31-2002 by Sean)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=5183
Title: "Wisdom To Start The Day,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,," (posted 11-07-2002 by Chris Ryser)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=5855
Title: "Being Silly" (posted 03-28-2002 by optispares)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=4315
Title: "The French Pt. 2" (posted 03-06-2003 by Cindy Hamlin)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=6731
Title: "Armani" (posted 11-21-2002 by Mikol)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=5954
Title: "Optometric Physicians" (posted 03-05-2003 by Homer)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=6720
Title: "Tennessee Optometrists" (posted 03-13-2003 by Roy R. Ferguson)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=6804
Title: "Disposable CL may last much longer than the CL makers want you to know" (posted 03-10-2003 by dyip)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=6760
Title: "Trivex. Are you using it?" (posted 10-31-2002 by HarryC)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=5813
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OPTIBOARD STATISTICS
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We had the following activity in March:
o New members: 83 (2,281 current total*)
o New message threads: 273 (6,772 current total)
o New posts: 2,248 (52,161 current total)
o Total hits: 1,033,494
o Total unique visits: 13,097 (a new record!)
o Total Kb downloaded in March: 2,808,956 KiloBytes of information! (Also a new record)
* Some obsolete memberships were removed last month.
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Once again, thanks to all of you for your support and for helping make OptiBoard truly the 'Premier Online Community of Eyecare Professionals Worldwide!'
Steve Machol
OptiBoard Administrator
smachol@optiboard.com
