Welcome to the OptiBoard Community Newsletter for December 2001!

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Today's Date is: 12-10-2001. This newsletter shows activity since 11-01-2001.
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OPTIBOARD NEWSLETTER SPONSOR'S MESSAGE
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This edition is sponsored by Optical Dynamics Corporation, providing business solutions for the optical professionals. Q-2100 Lens Casting Technology, Business Plans, Marketing Concepts. Training Systems, Advertising Programs. Visit us at: http://www.opticaldynamics.com

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OptiBoard Site Statistics Now Online!
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I've installed a statistics package that allows you to view some interesting OptiBoard statistics, including: Member Statistics, Forum Statistics, Referring Sites, and Top Visitor Countries.

You can view these at:

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NEW CHRISTMAS STYLE! "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas"
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I've a provided a new Holiday style set for you called Christmas. You can preview it out here:

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If you want to change to this style, click on the User CP button, go into 'Edit Options', and choose the Christmas Style from the Style Set dropdown list.

Enjoy - and Happy Holidays to All!

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OptiBoard Featured Member of the Month
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This month's featured member is:

sandeepgoodbole

This member, from Amravati, Maharashtra, India, is relatively new to OptiBoard but has quickly become a regular. Sandeep has started and contributed to several interesting message threads and has been a welcome addition to the growing International flavor of the Board. Congratulations Sandeep and thanks being an important part of OptiBoard!

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LATEST THREADS
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Threads posted most recently:

Title: "Indian Languages" (posted 12-10-2001 by sandeepgoodbole)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=3459

Title: "Practical Jokes" (posted 12-09-2001 by morinput)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=3457

Title: "Anyone need a slit lamp/autorefract?" (posted 12-08-2001 by Johns)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=3456

Title: "Is anybody watching the TV show "24"??? Fill me in!" (posted 12-08-2001 by Pete Hanlin)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=3455

Title: "Presssure" (posted 12-08-2001 by sandeepgoodbole)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=3454

Title: "Spring Time.." (posted 12-08-2001 by sandeepgoodbole)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=3453

Title: "Wedding Season.." (posted 12-08-2001 by sandeepgoodbole)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=3452

Title: "CT Opticians Association" (posted 12-07-2001 by Excel-Lentes)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=3451

Title: "Need a frame!!" (posted 12-07-2001 by Spex)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=3450

Title: "8 out of 10 women" (posted 12-06-2001 by Night Train)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=3447

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MOST REPLIES
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Threads with the most replies in November:

Title: "TIPS ON DISPENSING" (posted 05-31-2001 by harry a saake)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=1034

Title: "Trivex" (posted 04-12-2001 by Jo)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=1857

Title: "What are your states reqs for being in optics?" (posted 08-31-2001 by Jo)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=2800

Title: "Ask the experts ..." (posted 10-17-2001 by Jo)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=3143

Title: "Whats that "stuff" called we put in our Turkeys?" (posted 11-10-2001 by Night Train)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=3300

Title: "test" (posted 10-12-2001 by Sukij)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=3109

Title: "Kryptok Blanks Cheking Method." (posted 11-06-2001 by sandeepgoodbole)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=3257

Title: "the problem with varilux markings" (posted 10-18-2000 by offaxis)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...=&threadid=591

Title: "Stupid Mistakes" (posted 12-01-2001 by chip anderson)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=3417

Title: "Age old .." (posted 11-26-2001 by sandeepgoodbole)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=3373

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MOST VIEWS
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Threads with the most views in November:

Title: "What is your favorite lens material?" (posted 08-31-2001 by Jo)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=2822

Title: "Smart Mirror" (posted 07-12-2001 by Becky)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=2460

Title: "ABO Credits online" (posted 09-01-2001 by Jo)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=2181

Title: "Still too cheap..." (posted 11-08-2001 by Johns)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=3284

Title: "A/R Coated lenses ?????" (posted 11-06-2001 by Woofman)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=3262

Title: "Q: What are Avatars?" (posted 04-26-2001 by hcjilson)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=1906

Title: "Measuring refractive index of a lens" (posted 10-07-2001 by haya)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=3074

Title: "Anyone design a 'ben franklin' lately?" (posted 07-11-2001 by mbabc)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=2446

Title: "Lens Cleaner" (posted 10-25-2001 by Spex)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=3183

Title: "Lensometer" (posted 08-24-2001 by OptiBiz)
o http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=2778

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OPTIBOARD STATISTICS:
We have had the following activity since 11-01-2001
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o New members: 112 (1,315 total)
o New threads: 206 (3,309 total)
o New posts: 1,455 (23,925 total)
o New polls: 21
o Total hits in November: 726,712
o Total visits in November: 10,674
o Total downloaded in November: 1,474,365Kb (or 1.475 gigabytes!)

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Steve Machol
OptiBoard Administrator
smachol@optiboard.com