Re: [OGD] message from Leo Schordje about new Charity Web Site - Vol 8, Issue 206
Dear Leo Schordje, I just found your message now. I did not ask for any kind of donations. I only asked for the names of the best orchid nurseries around the world. The OGDisabout exchanging orchid info. I am sorry for the misunderstanding. This is my volunteer project and I dont need any help - donating time etc.I can get as much help as needed from the local UniversityExtension. The site is still under construction. It is a trial site to see if we can attract advertisers. It may work and it may not. In the meantime everyone who is listed on the site is getting a lot of free advertising. I am the one who is donating a lot of time and money on this mind-boggling project. The search engines are providing all the advertising needed. The site is already on top and listed on their first pages in many categories. What is my reward? The satisfaction of doing something grant, doing it well, being successful and helping others.Our University has a large volunteer force. I am one of them. Volunteer work and charity are very important. I know the site will get linked by many Arboretums, Botanical Gardens and Plant Societies. I am sorry I have bothered you and the rest of the group with this web site. Very very sorry!! Best regards, Siegrid Message: 6 Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 14:01:39 -0400 From: Subject: Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 8, Issue 206 To: orchids@orchidguide.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Dear Siegrid Stern, Bromeliad Queen [EMAIL PROTECTED] My time is limited, my intellectual property is valuable. It is unreasonable to ask for donations of either without more information. What is the name of the Non-profit group that would be benefiting from my (and other OGD member's) efforts? Is your non-profit a registered 501(c.)3 entity. What information can be supplied that would demonstrate that this is not just another for profit site who wants to use content other people have worked hard to create. Give us something more than "Hey kids, Let's rent a barn and put on a Show" to mis-quote Mickey Rooney in an old movie. Reply to the group, as I am sure there are others in the group who would donate time and content if they thought this was actually a real conservation group. Leo Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail Beta.___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Selenipedium pictures
Hi Folks, is there anyone who has a printable picture of a Selenipedium flower (close-up or in situ). regards Guido J. Braem -- Prof. Dr. Guido J. Braem Naunheimer Str. 17 35633 Lahnau Deutschland/Germany Tel. +49 6441 65333 ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Threatened orchids
Thanks Viateur,Below isthe complete email to the Editor of my local newspaper and the reason it was sent. The Shoalhaven City Council (NSW South Coast) isto say the least, a developer friendly body and following a recent article where the Mayorstated "Shoalhaven City is a majestic haven for thousands ofnative species" I saw red (again). This statement comes from a man who described one of the threatened species, Prasophyllum affine, as "nothing more than a bloody stick" and prompty killed nine of them during the construction of a Leisure Centre. Then heexpects the rest of the voters to think he is coloured green. I am continually in awe of how this man can walk straight, given his lack of a social conscience. He and he alone is the reasonmany of our flora and faunaare disappearing,with his propensity to develop every spare blade of grass within the city boundaries, which total 4,660 square kilometres. The threatened species orchidsare; Arachnorchis tessellata and the habitat of this species was converted to a Pine Forestduring the 1960's. Fortunately it was rediscovered two years ago in a location which will cannot be developed. Speculantha vernalis is endemic to the area as is Corunastylis vernale. We are also blessed with Prasophyllum affine,Oligochaetochils gibbosus, Diplodium pulchellum, Genoplesium baueri, Rhizanthella slateri and Cryptostylis hunteriana. I am responsible for discoveringnew locations for five of these species. The other three species as yet unnamed are, one Calochilus species, (rediscovered inthree new locations by me), but only six plants existin these three sitesplus two Prasophyllum specieswhich I can claimas being newly found by me. All are awaiting new taxonomic status and this will be determined by the Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research at the National Botanic Gardens. Yesit seems like I have bragging rights but it is also dammed hard work trying to keep them from the bulldozer.And yet some who know me, wonder whyI am such a cranky little b-d. Trying to protect orhids is like pushing snowballs uphill with your nose.The full text reads as follows. Alan How pleasing to see the Mayor, Clr Watson is at last prepared to recognise some of the threatened species still remaining within Shoalhaven boundaries. In addition to the cute and cuddlies or fierce and venemous we are blessed with eight orchid species recognised as threatened by the Commonwealth and a further three newly discovered species awaiting formaldescriptions. However, at the rate of development within this area the children of today will never get to see any of them except as Herbarium recordsin the form nofuninspiring colourless pressings or alcohol preserved specimens. Unfortunately these are the type of species unsuited to pot culture, as they are quite specific in their habitat requirements. No money making WollemiPines among this lot,just a few struggling orchidsawaitingexecution by the developer's Bulldozer. Alan W Stephenson NOWRA 44217773 National Conservation Officer Australasian Native Orchid Society ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Wilella
Willella, contact me off list please Guido -- Prof. Dr. Guido J. Braem Naunheimer Str. 17 35633 Lahnau Deutschland/Germany Tel. +49 6441 65333 ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Pecteilis sagarikii culture
I just got one (P. sagarikii), too good of a buy to pass up. It's in bloom now. Now, what's the culture? Thanks in advance. Jim Pyrzynski ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Orchid Photo Theft
Unfortunately, those who post photos on the internet know that borrowing (i.e. theft) of these photos is commonplace. The worst example is people selling on eBay. Even when you tell them, many continue using the photo. When you tell eBay, eBay responds they saying that they are not responsible. However, under Canadian law and I believe American law is identical on this point - once eBay is notified, they have an obligation to remove the offending material immediately. Moreover, people guilty of this practice such as Linda Parks and William vanVliet should be blacklisted permanently. I have seen photos from my web site used as well as photos from the web site of Greg Allikas. I am waiting for the American lawyer to take a class action against eBay for this because, until that happens, eBay will continue to encourage this practice and everyone posting photos is at risk. Howard Ginsberg www.bedfordorchids.com ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Colour perception
Hi,I am interested in opinions on the importance of "normal" colour perception in orchid judges.Since it appears that all people perceive colour differently to some extent, how "abnormal" must colour vision be before it presents a problem. Regards, greig russell"Valhalla", Osborne Lane,7975 KOMMETJIE,Western Cape.(021) 783 3962http://www.geocities.com/pennypoint9/http://tygerorchids.itgo.com PASSION IS THE ONLY REASON ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] SEC: UNCLASSIFIED:-Kingianum
Colin wrote thusly with regard to Den Kingianum Var. Silcockii: News to me. I checked with the AOC Registrar General of Judging and it is news to him too. However it is possible that a judging panel somewhere in Australia has come up with their own rule but it is definitely not from the Australian Orchid Council. * Thanks Colin. The information came to me from what I would describe as a credible source hence my consternation. If it's not true then all is good in the world of Aussie natives (mostly!!) Paul ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
