[OGD] exhibition / Huaibei, Anhui (China)
The 3rd Anhui Orchid Exhibition (the 1st Huaibei Orchid Exhibition)... 700 potted orchids... 400 growers... to Feb.28 in Huaibei city of Anhui province... One ... orchid named [Cymbidium ?] Panda Pistil Butterfly was sold at 1.2 million RMB [yuans] article URL : http://english.anhuinews.com/system/2007/02/27/001678817.shtml photo : http://pic.anhuinews.com/0/01/24/47/1244745_423725.jpg Regards, VB ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 9, Issue 77
Iris, I am sorry, but you are wrong about the AOS program. I am sure that others will respond as well. It is purchased as a CD which is activated online and updated by way of the internet, but the program resides on your computer's hard drive. You do not go online to access the information when in use. Also, for us Mac users, with the capability of the new Macs to run both Windows and Apple software it works just fine and (at least in my experience) presents absolutely no problems. I am familiar with OrchidWiz (though I have not purchased it) and it seems like a very useful program. However, while OrchidWiz and the AOS Awards Program share some similar aspects, as the AOS gets caught up with scanning and updating the entire body of official award photos it will only improve as the most important resource for judging and referencing AOS awarded plants. Dave Horak As far as I know, they still have it. The big flaw in the AOS program is that it is strictly online, and it is only for Windows. This means that every time you access it, you theoretically open your computer to the possibility of virus and other unwanted guests, even if you do have antivirus protection. Also, what is to prevent a clever hacker from getting in there and changing something? Maybe I'm looking for bugaboos under the bed, but I'm suspicious. Of course the big advantage of the AOS system is that it is up to date. I'm a confirmed fan of OrchidWiz. It comes on a CD (soon a DVD) and resides in my Virtual PC, which is not connected online. OrchidWiz is updated corrected four times a year, which is good enough for me, not being a commercial or an orchid judge. It would be interesting to know how many judges other active orchid people use OrchidWiz how many use the AOS system. Iris ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] AOS software
I struggled with this program since its debut. Finally packed it up last week and sent it back with my comments in it's total lack of ease of use. Again another example of AOS cluelessness when trying to assist the members. They only end up looking ridiculous. Somehow mine would never recognize that I was the purchaser and I would need a staff member to verify that I was indeed the proper user. Way too difficult to access any information. Merv Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Alfredo Manrique, Phrag kovachii grower, speaking in Chicago
Alfredo Manrique will be one of the speakers featured at the Mid-America Orchid Congress, hosted by the Illinois Orchid Society April 27-29, 2007. Hadley Cash, of Marriott Orchids, Patricia Harding, co-author with Carl Withner, and Dr. Eric Christensen will also have presentations at the Chicago Renaissance North Shore Hotel. The show and sale will be held at Chicago Botanic Garden, one of the great destination gardens in the United States. We will also host an auction to benefit the MAOC, a banquet to celebrate orchids, along with the Affiliated Societies Breakfast and Judges' Forum. Information on conference registration, show exhibition and sales, and hotel information are available at www.iosoc.com http://www.iosoc.com/ , the Illinois Orchid Society web page. Or, if you have any questions, contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have extended our early registration fee until April 1. We think this is a show and sale, and speaker array that you won't want to miss. Lois Cinert Illinois Orchid Society ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Rainforest in Minnesota (US)
Jewels of the Rainforest... opens Fri. Continues through March 25... Minnesota Landscape Arboretum article URL : http://www.startribune.com/418/story/1026526.html Regards, VB ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] James Luke/Audit/ErnstYoung/ZA is out of the office.
I will be out of the office starting 27/02/2007 and will not return until 01/03/2007. Any urgent business queries should be forwarded to the Maryanne Donachie at the National AA department, Ernst and Young, Johannesburg. (+27-11-772 3000). All other queries will be attended to on my return. Ernst Young has achieved an AA rating from EmpowerDEX, with a 30% black ownership as at 30 June 2006. In addition, Ernst Young is The Best Company to Work for, according to the Corporate Research Foundation's 2006 survey. IMPORTANT NOTICE: This e-mail is subject to the Ernst Young disclaimer which can be viewed at http://www.ey.com/GLOBAL/content.nsf/South_Africa/Disclaimer/ ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] OrchidWiz
I have both Orchidwiz and Wildcat. I happen to like Orchidwiz a hole lot better. I like the photos and it is easyer to use. JR Minnesota USA ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
