My Favorite Orchid Resources

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THIS SECTION IS A WORK IN PROGRESS>>>>

Manifestations of my orchidelirium. My resources and potentially misshapen pearls of experience. Feedback welcome!
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What is this plant called?! 
The Plant List: Searchable Database of official Genus names (no Nothogenus names)
AOS Award Explanations: If your specimen's name is followed by initials, this page will help decrypt them. It usually means that your plant was a winner or is a clone of a winner.

Culture Resources:
Baker Orchid Species Culture: Some free, in-depth links. Otherwise, requires a subscription.
Your local orchid society: GNYOS

Call Orchid Doctor!
St Augustine Pest and Diseases: A great identifying guide with pictures.
Online Orchid Doctor: Click 'til you find your answer.

THRIPS (supposedly transmits virus- see below):
Sue Bottom's Helpful Thrip Article from the St Augustine Orchid Society

VIRUS:
Do I have a virus problem? Great Sue Bottom article to help tease out this heartbreaking worry.
Leaf virus pictures
University of Illinois Orchid Virus Handout
Splurge on Agdia virus testing strips: They're $5 dollars apiece!

My tools of the trade (recommendations welcome):
Pots

Media

Watering
Fertilizer
Pest Control
Shelving
DIY/Recycled components:

Tristate Orchid Societies:
Greater NY Orchid Society- Meets every 3rd Wednesday 7PM at the Manhem Club, Bronx, NY
Manhattan Orchid Society-

Must Go To Events:
Early March: Annual Philadelphia Flower Show, Philadelphia, PA
March-April: Annual New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show, Bronx, NY
Mid-April: Annual Southeastern Pennsylvania Orchid Society International Orchid Show,             
                   Philadelphia, PA
August, 3rd Wednesday: Greater New York Orchid Society Semi-Annual Auction, Bronx, NY

Voyeurism in other collections- other NYC based orchid blogs:
Brooklyn Orchids
Colleen Rochette

Am I missing anyone?

Orchid related popular press articles:
June 22, 1902 NYT Article on Orchids

DANGEROUS LINKS AHEAD:

I'm Craving a New Friend:
Favorite Ebay Sellers:
Lucky Girl Orchids
Big Oak Orchids