My Digital Online Diary

With the ever increasing competition in the business world especially in the retail industry, most stores are switching to the use of computerized point of sale system. Using this system makes the business more efficient, lowering the costs of running the business while improving customer service and making the business more pleasant to work in.

It doesn’t just replace the old, traditional cash register as it offers more than just showing the cash flow of the day. POS systems instantly show the exact money left in the drawer, the profit you made for the day, the number of products sold, how many have left on the shelf, and even the number of stocks in the inventory.

With that the owners can easily managed their inventory with the help of detailed inventory reports produced by the POS system. Also, it helps them build historical data that can assist in predicting future inventory needs.

And the biggest benefit of having a POS system in the store is the fast transaction. Customers appreciate a quicker, more accurate checkout experience they will get from the right retail point of sale system. With that comes along happy customers that could spell out business success.

The star of Showtime’s “Dexter,” HBO’s “Six Feet Under” and the 2009 feature film “Gamer,” Michael C. Hall, has been diagnosed with cancer. The actor himself confirmed the news, saying the diagnosis was made very early, which allowed him to undergo treatment instantly. The disease is now in remission, Hall also says, as cited by the Los Angeles Times.

Hall has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, he says in his statement. According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Hodgkin’s lymphoma is one of the most curable types of cancer. It is most likely to be diagnosed in people in their 20s or 30s, becoming less common in middle age and more common again after 60. This and the early diagnosis have allowed the star to have the happy chance of saying his doctors are optimistic about his condition, now that his cancer has gone into remission.

“I feel fortunate to have been diagnosed with an imminently treatable and curable condition. I thank my doctors and nurses for their expertise and care,” the 38-year-old actor says of his disease. Shortly after being diagnosed, Hall started treatment in Los Angeles. As of now, not as much as a peep of his condition has transpired in the media, which is perhaps why this particular news took many by surprise.

Five months from now, my brother will be entering college. But, not everybody is excited about that. And that person is no other than him. Why? The answer is simple, he is not certain if he will be able to graduate high school this school year. Some of his grades are in the brink of failure especially his Math subject. This is not a new thing actually. We are used to that and yet we like to give him words of encouragement and sometimes the scary truth. It’s never working though because he likes to do it his way.

Well, one of the ways his guidance councilor advised us to do is to give him Homework help. This is actually a good way; the only problem is that we can’t keep him at home. Or if he does most of us are not around and he doesn’t like doing his homework at all. All he wants to do is to face the computer even the whole night either to surf the net, play some games, and update his facebook or friendster account and so on.

I’ve been thinking if he likes to sit in front of his computer. It’s an opportunity to suggest an online Math helper. There is an incredible unlimited monthly tutoring package for a very cheap price and for all subjects. My brother can use this service as much as he wants and whenever he needs it. This is a very good recommendation for him to pass his high school stage. And it is a way to make him love and appreciates his studies.