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BonsaiCHAT.net - YOUR Bonsai Community http://www.bonsaichat.net/ Bonsai Community--Bonsaichat.net en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:14:08 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bonsaichat.net/images/misc/rss.jpg BonsaiCHAT.net - YOUR Bonsai Community http://www.bonsaichat.net/ After the storm http://www.bonsaichat.net/bonsaichat-net-cafe/1108-after-storm.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:19:34 GMT Well, finally things are back to normal after the sites first attack. It certainly wasn’t the worst of scenarios as it wasn’t a full scale hack per say, but just some mischievous injection of a code by someone from Russia after finding their IP address in the administrator control panel log. From Russia with Love? (roll Actually, I have no idea whatsoever what this moron was trying to accomplish. The way Google and Norton made it out to be is that if one entered the site they would be infected with the boubonic plague! The insertion of the code from this idiot was nothing more than an occasional, if at all, pop-up and nothing more! However, I can't blame anyone from being frightened away from the site given the warning and its perfectly understandable. Site security is one thing, but this may have started with this s.o.b. gaining access to the server although my hosting company completely denies it and I’ve gained nothing more than good ‘ol political spin from them. Obviously, I have no control whatsoever over my server as that is the hosting company responsibility.

I’m not going to get into a tirade over my obsessive hatred for Norton but as the old saying goes; “Those that got the gold make the rules” and it would seem as though Norton feels as though they own and run Internet security. They have become so invasive to the home computer industry as a whole that there are now numerous programs designed for the sole purpose of getting them off of one’s computer! Even though I knew I had tracked down the malicious iFrame injection and removed it from the site I could see that Norton in its infinite arrogance and self proclaimed ruler of Internet security still had this site listed as having 56 problems and being labeled as unsafe! So with that, I had to forget my stubbornness in bending to their will and jump through their hoops so get this site verified by them and then patiently wait to get the all clear and a clean bill of health to the God’s of the Internet. I only did so as there are so many people who continue to blindly use Norton that I had no other choice for the well being of this site lest that those people think this site as unsafe. I also had to get a re-evaluation from Google as it was they who placed in the; “Reported Attack Page!” label, or something of that sort all depending on what browser one may happen to use. I have the strongest suspicion that Google and Norton are “hooked’ up with each other, but be that as it may.

With that said, since this issue arose I now have the site scanned each and every day for malware with a dependable program albeit it does not seem to detect malicious iFrame injections, or at least it has not as far as I know seeing that I implemented it during the unfortunate issue and before it was resolved. I’ve also now made it a point to religiously look into the Administrator log each day to see what IP addresses have logged in. Obviously, the only IP address that I should see is mine. However, when this problem was detected I noticed not only our Russian friend, but two others! One was from the Ukraine and the other from Luxemburg! So with that I must inform you that I took it upon myself to do a drastic measure. Over the years I’ve banned many IP addresses for reasons that involved nothing more than inserting foreign advertisements. However, these were what one would call as “specific” IP addresses as I certainly did not wish to ban an entire country! Just about everyone has what is called a “Dynamic” IP address, including me. These addresses’ usually change each time you log into the computer albeit the first few digits remain the same as to designating the location. In this instance I have done what is called a “wild card” IP ban with the IP addresses that have invaded the site. In essence, I have banned a good portion of Russia, the Ukraine and Luxemburg from ever entering this site. But, I seriously doubt that this particular site would gain many, if at all any members from those countries and from my experience when those particular countries log in it has always been nothing more than trouble. Bottom line, drastic times call for drastic measures and as time goes on I’ll certainly revaluate this and then perhaps become more lax. The only IP address that I will watch closely in the near future and possibly not be too strict as to being overly encompassing to the area is Luxemburg, but only time will be the true test. I only felt it right that I inform you of this, but as said this will be revaluated as time goes on and then perhaps relaxed as I certainly do not wish to ban, and or be offensive to any country. If you should have any questions or concerns please feel free to send me a PM.

Kind Regards, Phil ]]> BonsaiCHAT.net Café Phil http://www.bonsaichat.net/bonsaichat-net-cafe/1108-after-storm.html Newbie Juniper http://www.bonsaichat.net/beginners/1107-newbie-juniper.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:45:52 GMT A Home Depot Juniper that I've had in 100% oil absorbent, 20-20-20 fertilizer, and half day full sun with mostly shade the rest of the evening. It's been in this oil absorbent from O'Reily Auto Parts for four months now.

I've done some wiring and pruning.

How does one put these in the ground and maintain any cascade effect training? Does this little guy look healthy? Any suggestions before leaving it to grow another year or two?

I've given the two longest branches a test bend and they are willing as far as pictured. After walking away from it for a while, I've decided I would like to see it with all three branches curved toward the longest. I heard the middle branch squeak saying "Not bending that way yet!" so I'll let the branches acclimate to the initial styling before pushing my luck again.

Will post photo progressions thruoghout though. Again, thanks for your help!

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]]> Beginners KimchiMonger http://www.bonsaichat.net/beginners/1107-newbie-juniper.html Bougainvillea trouble http://www.bonsaichat.net/bonsai-e-r/1106-bougainvillea-trouble.html Sun, 22 Aug 2010 05:35:33 GMT I have a Bougainvillea with drying buds. The leaves are fine. Every time a bud breaks it dries up and falls off. What could be my trouble? Thanks I have a Bougainvillea with drying buds. The leaves are fine. Every time a bud breaks it dries up and falls off. What could be my trouble?

Thanks ]]> Bonsai E.R. Mortalis http://www.bonsaichat.net/bonsai-e-r/1106-bougainvillea-trouble.html Anybody else getting a red warning popup? http://www.bonsaichat.net/bonsaichat-net-cafe/1105-anybody-else-getting-red-warning-popup.html Sun, 22 Aug 2010 04:46:35 GMT Hi all, I was wondering if anybody else is getting a red warning popup when they first come on the forum? It just started the last couple times I've come on the site.
Mary B ]]> BonsaiCHAT.net Café M.B. http://www.bonsaichat.net/bonsaichat-net-cafe/1105-anybody-else-getting-red-warning-popup.html Mid-America Bonsai Show this weekend http://www.bonsaichat.net/general-bonsai-discussion-questions/1104-mid-america-bonsai-show-weekend.html Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:46:32 GMT Is anyone else here going to the 33d Mid-America Show in Chicago this weekend? It's one of the good bonsai shows in the US, and the only major one left that charges no admission. (Tho you do pay for parking.)

If you do, and you see me, come up and say "Hello!"

(Centaura, that we will see you is a given! (:w) ]]> General Bonsai Discussion/Questions treebeard55 http://www.bonsaichat.net/general-bonsai-discussion-questions/1104-mid-america-bonsai-show-weekend.html Hi all! http://www.bonsaichat.net/show-tell/1103-hi-all.html Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:26:34 GMT I've been registered for a little while now, and now I have something to brag about. Here are my bonsai, the Japanese Juniper was my first, and the Chinese Elm is my second one. I picked up the Elm at a local show, it's a little hard to see the detail in the pic, as there is a branch pointing at the viewer. I really don't know how old either one is, anyone up for a guess?

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]]> Show and Tell Lefty http://www.bonsaichat.net/show-tell/1103-hi-all.html September ~ Bonsai of the Month ~ Poll http://www.bonsaichat.net/bonsai-month/1102-september-bonsai-month-poll.html Sun, 15 Aug 2010 06:46:40 GMT The 2 entries for September in the order of the poll: The 2 entries for September in the order of the poll:

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]]> Bonsai of the Month JLDoggett http://www.bonsaichat.net/bonsai-month/1102-september-bonsai-month-poll.html Moisture levels and Soil for ficus.. http://www.bonsaichat.net/tropical-trees/1101-moisture-levels-soil-ficus.html Sat, 14 Aug 2010 05:32:30 GMT I have recently purchased Jerry Meislik's book on ficus. In it he states that your soil should hold moisture for 24 to 36 hours and also that if it stays moist for 2 or 3 days you may lose roots do to rot. I am already using 100% inorganic soil in the form of 1/8th inch red lava rock. My soil stays moist for 3 or even 4 days! While he never comes out and says it on his website for sure I gather from his website that he uses the same type of red lava and that he waters usually once a day. This makes me wonder is my definition of dry too dry or is it just the humidity of east Texas. Am I letting my ficus go too long without water or do I need to add something less water retentive to my lava rock. I water when a toothpick placed in the soil for 20 minuets comes out with a very small amount of moisture detectable on it. ]]> Tropical Trees Mortalis http://www.bonsaichat.net/tropical-trees/1101-moisture-levels-soil-ficus.html Training Young Bonsai http://www.bonsaichat.net/beginners/1100-training-young-bonsai.html Sat, 14 Aug 2010 04:26:40 GMT I have done much research online prior to purchasing my first bonsai, but I'm still not sure when it is ok to begin cutting and training the young plant. I have a grewia occidental, but could not find much information on training it (I assume it can be). It is a pretty young tree: only about 4 inches tall, so I didn't have any plans to doing anything with it right away of course. Does anyone have any suggestions? ]]> Beginners MerBear http://www.bonsaichat.net/beginners/1100-training-young-bonsai.html