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A blog post, a Google search, some emails, and we have blast off
(hopefully through that brick wall)!
(hopefully through that brick wall)!
Last week I had the great good fortune of connecting with a previously unknown relative (my second cousin once removed) ~ all thanks to the Internet. I wanted to share the story with you and hopefully motivate you to make use of technology and get out there and blog!
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- Last Sunday I received an email asking me about some family members who were listed as my relations on this blog (my monthly roll call for birthdays and anniversaries). He mentioned some other relatives and asked if I had a listing for them.
- That afternoon I responded with a few screenshots (using the Microsoft Snipping Tool) of my Legacy Family Tree database program showing our common ancestor and his family as well as my family. I asked if the screenshots confirmed his information and waited to hear back.
- On Monday he responded by confirming our "connection" and providing me with some more current family information and telling me his family remained in Nebraska.
- On Tuesday I responded by sharing some of my more current family information and also giving him a summary of information about the family members who moved from Nebraska to Washington. I also asked him if he knew anything about where our original family in Ireland was from as well as possibly exchanging additional information.
- He responded by sharing some more about his family and telling me ~
- "We still own land originally homesteaded by the Murphys in the 1870s."
- He found my blog when he did a search of his name - which brought up not his name (living people consideration) but related deceased family as well as the particular towns and counties in Nebraska.
- He shared more about family members who moved from Nebraska to Utah and Oregon
- He mentioned that many Murphy family ancestors are buried in the town cemetery and that he was willing to check them out for me when the weather improved.
- He offered to work on some dates and names and look up some addresses for me.
- On Wednesday (after checking out the FamilySearch Wiki, Wikipedia, NARA and the Nebraska Historical Society websites), I followed up on the "homestead" issue. The sites mentioned that the original paperwork might provide some insight into James Murphy's place of birth, immigration and naturalization, all items that I have not been able to find.
- He responded by providing me the legal description of the land that his family owns and offering to check his title abstract! He also informed me that certain of the families in our collective past were awarded Pioneer Farm Family Awards by AK-SAR-BEN.
- After googling AK-SAR-BEN (Nebraska spelled backwards) I found out about the Knights of AK-SAR-BEN Foundation and their various agricultural and civic deeds.
- On Thursday I offered to work with my genealogy database to prepare a report with the information I have entered to-date for his and other family members' review and comment (my work in progress). What a great opportunity to fill in some blanks, confirm or dispute information, add to my knowledge of the family and hopefully gain lots more information and stories about our extended family.
- Later that same day, he sent me the first page of the title abstract for the property which lists:
- the legal description of the land;
- the original entry between the USA government and our original Ireland to America ancestor James Murphy dated in 1872 listing the land records office and the registration information; and
- the patent between the USA government (by President U.S. Grant) and James Murphy dated in 1873 listing the Act of Congress and the homestead certificate number.
- I went to the NARA site and downloaded the National Archives Order for Copies of Land Entry Files (Form 84). The information required to acquire copies of the Entry Files consists of the following:
- Name of entry man
- State land located
- Approximate date of entry
- Legal description of the land by Section, Townland and Range
- Type of land entry
- Patent final certificate number
- Name of land office
- A completed NARA Form 84 plus $40 should provide me with the Entry File for James Murphy! The entire process can be done online and the processing time is between 60-90 days ~ what an unexpected gift!
- The abstract contained additional information regarding the land:
- James' oldest son later quit-claimed his interest in the farm to his mother ~ this was my great grandfather who later moved with his wife and young family to Washington.
- James' wife later quit-claimed her interest (except for dower rights) to her minor children ~ another way to identify and confirm family members and follow the land through the years.
- On Saturday I filled out the NARA form and sent a quick question to NARA about in person research versus online request for records. I also worked on the draft family report which I plan to send off on to my Nebraska relative later today.
- This morning I received a response from George at NARA explaining the in person research process:
You are more than welcome to do land-entry research by visiting our facility on Pennsylvania Ave.
Note that we prefer that records are requested in person and you are required to get a researcher's ID before we pull records; the second can only be done in person.
We also have set time for retrieving records, at 10:00, 11:00, 1:30 and 2:30 five days a week, with an additional pull time of 3:30 Wed-Fri. For the first visit we recommend that researchers show up at least 45 minutes before one of the pull times.
Our research room is also open late Wed.-Fri. and is open from 9:00-5:00 on Saturdays (though there are currently no Saturday pulls).
The cost for using our copiers in person is twenty-five cents a page, though digital photography is allowed in the research room.
If you have any further questions fill free to ask.
- Since I have the choice and can easily travel to Washington, D.C., I may just make the trip to see the file in person. Whether online or in person ~ what a difference a week makes!
~Five Final Thoughts ~
|Digital Photo by Salvatore Vuono
- Blog, Blog, Blog ~ Put some information about family members online. My monthly blog roll lists birthdays and anniversaries of family members together with dates, RINs and MRINs (all from by genealogy database program).
- Have an email address or account so people who visit your blog can get in touch with you.
- Correspond with people who visit your blog ~ you may find some family, they may have information which will break down brick walls, and you will be able to do the genealogy happy dance!
- The Internet can open doors ~ I researched online with the Nebraska Historical Society, FamilySearch Wiki, NARA; all provided lots of information and additional links for:
- the history of the State as well as towns in Johnson County, Nebraska;
- migration routes between New York and Nebraska (and onward to Washington);
- record types at the Nebraska Historical Society;
- property records in Nebraska;
- land records research at NARA and the history of the Homestead Act of 1862;
- USGenWeb school, marriage and cemetery abstracts and transcripts for Johnson County, Nebraska; and
- a catalog of early Nebraska newspaper obituaries through O'Bits of Nebraska.


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Arsenal scored one of the goals of the season to get off to a terrific start in their, eventually, comfortable 4-1 win over Norwich City on Saturday.
Jack Wilshere was the man to put it away, but it was the lead up to the goal that really took the Emirates Stadium crowd's collective breath away.
Had it been Lionel Messi finishing if off for Barcelona, we would probably be talking about it for weeks - it was that good.
The young England midfielder picked up the ball deep in his own half and moved it up the pitch towards Santi Cazorla, who was making his return from an ankle injury.
Cazorla played a one-two with Wilshere before touching it off first time to Olivier Giroud just inside the Norwich City area. The France striker then played it first time to Wilshere, who had continued his run, the ball went back to Giroud first time and then, with another first touch, sliced open the canaries defence to put Wilshere in on goal to finish coolly.
It was a sensational piece of play and was reminiscent of some of Arsene Wenger's best Arsenal sides.
All four of Arsenal's goal were of the highest quality, with Mesut Özil poaching two and Aaron Ramsey scoring again - this time with a terrific solo effort - to put the Gunners two points clear at the top of the table.
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Chris Russell: On a more important note, of Hells Hills challenge. You got hurt doing 800 repeats? Say it ain't so!! I want to kick your Russian booty fair and square!!
Chris Russell: After seeing you kick butt at Syllamo I thought I better get with the program!!
This year, he is coming back to try and feel the victory - but I am not going to give up easily! To make my life more challenging (like it isn't enough), he dragged Brian Ricketts into this, so what the hell, I invited John Sharp and a couple of ladies (Larry is kind of in it, but he is spotting us 30 minutes handicap). That said, our (the boys and mine) goal is to come in at 2:30. Can I do that??? Heck, if I believe it, but I'll die trying!
After last Saturday's longish run, I did a 10M road easy-to-tempo run with last 4 miles at low 8's pace. That was tough to handle, but I talked myself into it, and yelled (inside) when was about to back off. Tuesday were 6x800m, and the set I ended up running was fastest in many years - all 3:30-3:32 with last at 3:27. Boy, was I sore! And yes, my right knee was really cranky - not the same ITB problem I had after Syllamo (due to slanted trail the race was on), but my chronic patella tendinitis I kind of pretend doesn't exist.
But nothing that some ice and some serious plyometrics wouldn't treat! So, tonight I am ready to take on hill workout - 4x0.7M somewhat mellow grade trail hill. Take it, Chris!
To utilize my NCSF Personal Trainer's certificate (that I had worked feverishly to update with Continuing Education classes last 2 weekends and sent it in on Monday, since I haven't kept up with that credential for 2 years and it's about to expire in a month), and to fulfill my dream to involve more people of general population into healthy living, being fit and setting and reaching the goals, I had organized a Bootcamp on a wimp in our neighborhood - and had more response that I honestly expected. Almost scared me to death, and I couldn't back off, I was bound to make it happen, and it was coming on fast! We meet Monday and Thursday at 5:30 am for an hour of some awesome kick-butt exercises, and the ladies work hard, feel the pain, and are getting into it fully! We're going for a 5k in May challenge. There will be a Nutrition talk once a month, and we're discussing an addition of a Yoga class once a week. I charge a marginal fee, only because we all admit without a fee we'd probably be slacking (and missing classes) - and because I am using my NCSF and RRCA insurances and am required to have forms signed up and make official efforts, but I truly believe, just like with my Massage business clients, Running coaching and my Knitting, prices have to be affordable to ALL and not inflated (to the disappointment and discouragements of my therapist and my husband, who try to tell me it means I don't value my time and knowledge enough). I am a really bad business owner...
That Bootcamp has to side effects: I get 2 extra workouts a week (because I choose to lead by example), and I have to move my own running workouts to the evenings (which now takes another 2 evenings out, on top of that starting next week Massage Envy and my Wednesday Bikram class). Phew, lets get organized!
I got a number of knitting projects completed "per order", and I bet knitted items in general will take a little bit of a back seat (besides doing my own) since the summer is coming, but Larry is working on creating a real website for my Blue Bear trade mark, and we are researching the correct ways to advertise to make it happen as a real business, and not just "when friends want something".
The Running Coaching went up for a spiral as well - I guess season had started:) I was thinking of finding some school and get involved there, but I think at this point there are simply not enough days in a week - or hours in a day - to make that happen. I still have a full time job, you know, commute, family, cooking, and sleeping for 6.5 hrs is a minimal requirement to function! I thank the Universe for having given me a super-understanding husband, who keeps supporting me through it all to go after the dream(s), even though it means he sees me fewer hours and now cooks twice a week instead of once. I love you, and yes, it may sound a little bit crazy, but I do function so much better when have a number of things on my plate - and outlined clear goals. (p.s. we did have a lovely date on Sunday night, just the two of us, as a wrap-up of the crazy weekend between sod and club's insanity and my studying and kids...and it was by far one of the most enjoyable too, I didn't want to leave the place).
So, here I am. I had a lovely (and suddenly unexpected) phone interview with an www.iRUnfar.com junior stuff, as they thought it would be nice to talk to me about longevity in the sport. It was an honor - and another fear/horror experience. After reading Rory Bosio's interview just a day prior our phone conversation, I am like:" What in the world can I say even remotely interesting??". But Larry told me to be myself and talk about how to be me, you know, the "Work-a-horse", the "stable ring in a chain", the one who just plows through, no rises, no falling (not much anyway). While my placing had shifted from something near top 10% to something I call "beginning of the midpack", my times stayed the same (just the sport had brought a lot more competitive and serious runners in) and I keep going on. Not flash in a pants, not a huge star, just one that's there. You can count on me - and that you can.
I also finally wrote an article I promised for www.EnduranceBuzz.com about my personal Paleo journey - I'll let you know as it gets posted - where, since many had followed me here, I also put together some general information I gathered.
Speaking of Paleo, a friend of mine, Iva Paleckova, had written a book with an insane amount of recipes (she also has a website http://www.paleoflip.com/ on the subject), and asked me to write a Foreword. What I did - some of the personal information, of course, got crossed over from one to another. Check her stuff out!
I think that's about it, and I need to get back to my lovely Bacteria cells, and my Radioactivity Assays, so I can finish up and have 30 minutes to squeeze some leg weights at the gym:) Time to get ready to live up to Trash Talking! I'll see you on the other side of the weekend!


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A sponge based pudding with apples and mincemeat. Ideal for the Christmas season!
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Anchored by Robin Roberts, special airs Thursday, Dec. 19
ABC News and People magazine collaborate for the third straight year on an entertaining two-hour primetime broadcast special featuring details of all the big stories and news events of the past year.
From the Boston Marathon bombing and Cleveland kidnapping, to the George Zimmerman and Jodi Arias trials - from twerking to binge-watching - from a new pope and a new royal baby, to the headline-making celebrity romantic breakups and shakeups - from the breakout heroes like Malala, who inspired the nation and the world - to the public figures who fell from grace, as well as the icons who said goodbye, 2013 has been an eventful year.
Anchored by Robin Roberts and featuring reports from her "GMA" co-anchors George Stephanopoulos, Josh Elliot, Lara Spencer, and Ginger Zee, "Nightline" anchors Cynthia McFadden, Dan Abrams and Dan Harris, and "20/20" co-anchor David Muir, reports will include interviews with newsmakers, celebrities and other guests who have a uniquely humorous take on the past year's top stories. "The Year" airs Thursday, Dec. 19, (9 p.m.) on the ABC Television Network.
The broadcast will air the night before People releases its annual "Best (and Worst!) of 2013" special double-issue, and will also feature humorous and enlightening commentary from People magazine's Editor Larry Hackett and Deputy Managing Editor Peter Castro, along with Kate Coyne and Michelle Tan.


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Science Scoops: Does Having Boys or Girls Run in the Family?
by Stephen James O'Meara
Let's say you are a girl who comes from a family of all girls. Does that mean that you, too, have a high probability of bringing a girl into the world? No. In fact, statistical theory suggests otherwise. According to Chance magazine (published by the American Statistical Association), there is no compelling evidence to suggest that family history plays a role in whether a family has male or female children.
The fact is, statistically, around one-eighth of all four-child families are expected to be all-male or all-female under a chance model. And it's possible, statistically, for families of up to 10 children to be all of the same sex. There is no evidence that having boys (or girls) has either genetic or shared environmental sources of influence.
- genetic: Of or relating to the branch of biology that deals with how characteristics are passed from parents to offspring.
- statistical: Relating to a collection or set of numbers, facts, or other data.
- Based on this article, do you think there is a genetic trait for having boys or girls? Why or why not?


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posted on: February 06, 2012
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loving these photos - and dying for this camera!ReplyDelete
gorgeous, especially that last shot.ReplyDelete
ah! i'm loving these photos. i think i might need to get my hands on one of these snazzy cam's!ReplyDelete
Looks like you had an amazing weekend. I've been wanting an instant camera for awhile now but the film seems so expensive...ReplyDelete
I love the picture of the sunset and I want a sip of that orange drink. x
oh these photos are beautiful! looks like you've been having fun :)ReplyDelete
I really want one of these cameras to document my travels! do you think it would be inconvenient on an extended trip?
These are lovely. I love my instax wide but it is ridiculously big and bulky. Looks pretty comedic when I'm holding it.ReplyDelete
What great photos! I've been wanting a Fuji Instax, and now I want this wide one.ReplyDelete
there's something so charming about the instax. i love it. it's perfect for a memory snapshot. :)ReplyDelete
There is just something so great about instant photos!! I won a giveaway on a blog for one of these cameras... except I never received it, ha! And the girl has been ignoring me for MONTHS. So frustrating, I just want a simple reply! And I get so frustrated when I head to her blog and see her "giving away" other cameras... hahaha. Grr! Some people!ReplyDelete
Anyway, hahaha sorry I am done ranting! ;) Looks like a lovely time! That food in the first pic looks so yummy! And what are those pink things? Some sort of delicious drink? Yum!
these look amazing but i bet the film probably costs so much!ReplyDelete
I want one of thooooose! Super pictures; the beach looks lovely.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 6, 2012 at 10:35 PM
So gorgeous, love these. Looks like the perfect weekend!ReplyDelete
hooray! can u blog all my wknd 'roid snaps so i will never lose them? :)ReplyDelete
we really did have the PERFECT sunny weekend. here's to more good weekends and big ass cameras!
The photos are lovely! Thumbs up!ReplyDelete
looks like such a nice weekend. sunshine in winter always helps.ReplyDelete
Looks like a great weekend, these photos are really lovely! I especially like the one with all the gorgeous sunny lens flare. Hurry up spring!ReplyDelete
Oh wow, these photos are amazing! I love the colors and the format!ReplyDelete
Magical. Wish I could spend more weekends with ya. :)ReplyDelete
cute! the Fuji captures the light so well!ReplyDelete
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Two years ago I visited France to meet a wonderful guy I had been chatting with online. Although I had taken French in College, my conversation skills were non-existent in French. Fortunately he spoke great English, but that first trip was so difficult when trying to speak with his family and friends who did not speak English. After buying some language CDs, books and taking a refresher French course last year, I still had difficulty carrying on a conversation in French. A friend told me about Rosetta Stone and I checked it out at the airport after one of my trips to France. I purchased a six month online membership for French levels 1,2 and 3. I can now speak the language and have a more complete understanding than I did from any other books or programs. Being a visual learner, the pictures and interactive audio really improved my pronunciation and conversation skills. I am planning on moving to France this year and Rosetta Stone has really given me the confidence to begin a new life there with my Frenchman!
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Apple Inc. Chief Executive Tim Cook discussed the notion that he\'s \"robotic\" and addressed the company\'s mistake in the launch of Apple Maps in an exclusive interview with Bloomberg Businessweek on Thursday.
In an interview with the magazine after his first 16 months at the helm of the maker of iPhones and iPads, Cook said Apple co-founder Steve Jobs told him to \"just do what\'s right\" prior to his death on Oct. 5, 2011.
Since then, the company has maintained \"a maniacal focus on making the best products in the world,\" Cook said. \"In creating these great products we focus on enriching people's lives—a higher cause for the product.\"
Cook said he doesn\'t feel famous and that he leads a \"simple life.\"
Asked if he\'d like to correct perceptions of himself, Cook said: \"I think when you start reading about yourself, it's almost—it's like a caricature. It begins to sound like someone else. That's probably a better question to ask people that really know me vs. me. I hate talking about me. You know, it's not something I do well or do a lot. I generally avoid it.
But I would say that the person you read about is robotic. There are some good things about that, perhaps. (Laughs.) Discipline comes to mind. But it sounds like there is just no emotion. People that know me, I don't think they would say that. I certainly am not a fist-pounder. That isn't my style. But that and emotion are two different things. One is just a way of expressing it, basically. \"
Cook admitted that the company bungled the release of Apple Maps.
\"We set out to give the customer something to provide a better experience. And the truth is it didn't live up to our expectations,\" he said. \"We screwed up.\"
Cook confirmed that the move to replace Apple\'s mobile software head Scott Forstall was about improving collaboration within the executive team, which appears to confirm previous reports that Forstall clashed with other top-level execs like Jony Ive and Bob Mansfield. Cook did not blame the maps fiasco on Forstall, however.
In a separate taped interview with NBC\'s \"Rock Center,\" Cook said Apple plans to produce Mac computers in the U.S. next year, but did not reveal further details. The interview was posted on the TV show\'s web site.
Cook\'s media blitz may be helping Apple\'s share price, with the stock up 1.1% on Thursday, after steep losses of late.
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Sticking points in HIV treatment
'"Why did you stop taking the drugs?"
'I tell them, "I have stopped because I don't have enough food." Then they say, "You must not stop! […] Eat and take your medicine!"
'Their thoughts and my thoughts as a user are different, they don't believe me, they don't understand me.'
Joseph* is 40 years old and lives with Grace*, his sister, in the city of Tanga, Tanzania. He is HIV-positive and struggles to stick to his antiretroviral therapy (ART) regime. Dominik Mattes, a researcher at the Freie Universität Berlin, shadowed Joseph for 15 months. HIV is prevalent in Tanga and ART has been offered there since 2004. Mattes was interviewing a range of people to gauge the effects of the introduction of ART on the community.
Cultural and financial concerns weigh heavily on Joseph's mind, as they do for most people, and taking several drugs every day for the rest of his life is an unwanted additional burden. Joseph is currently unemployed, a situation many HIV-positive people can find themselves in after disclosure of their condition. He has fallen out with family members who used to support him, and can barely afford one meal a day. On top of this, the ART heightens his feeling of hunger. "You feel the urge to chew something in order to get rid of the bitterness in your mouth," he says. But what can he do about it when he has nothing left to eat?
As well as side-effects such as hunger and dizziness, Joseph has experienced social stigmatisation, which is common among the HIV-positive population in Tanzania. Adhering to ART often requires disclosing the condition to friends and family, who may struggle to understand exactly what living with HIV means. Joseph's sister Grace says: 'They tell us, using the same kitchen utensils is not infectious but we are afraid and that's [also] why I don't wash for him.'
Adhering to ART is not like taking an aspirin a day, it can force you to change your lifestyle, habits and social circles. It is hard, but if patients don't stick to the medication regime, there's an increased chance it won't be effective. In a 2005 WHO report, treatment failure and drug-resistant strains of the virus were found to be more common in those who took less than 95 per cent of their medication. In Tanzania, Joseph's situation is common among the HIV-positive community, leading to lower levels of adherence and, therefore, less effective treatment.
A different world
In the USA, more than half of all HIV-infected people will be over 50 by 2015, according to a recent Wellcome Trust-funded study by researchers at John Hopkins University, Baltimore. With age comes the increased likelihood of other conditions such as cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological diseases, bringing with them more drugs as treatment.
When a patient is already taking ART, the competing medications can cause serious problems. The action of ART can inhibit enzymes that metabolise drugs commonly used for other diseases and so the chance of drug toxicity increases. Also, poorer ART adherence becomes more likely when a patient is mentally impaired, leading to a decrease in effectiveness of HIV treatment in older patients where this becomes more common.
A better educated and more developed health care system doesn't eliminate ART adherence issues, and it seems they are only going to become more problematic as people live longer all around the world. In Tanzania, perhaps if patients' individual thoughts and feelings towards ART were assessed and taken into account, it would be easier for patients to stick to the regimen. In the US, if there were greater awareness among medical professionals on possible drug interactions – and more research into how to avoid them – adherence might also improve. But, of course, such solutions are not simple and require time and money, which are not necessarily available.
ART is not a perfect treatment but it is the best we've got for HIV at the moment. It has improved and lengthened the lives of many people throughout the world but difficulties with adherence will continue to undermine its potential in all countries. The question remains: how can we help people who struggle to stick to ART?
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Few things a farmer can do to aggravate his neighbors can beat the rancor generated by pesticide spray drift.
Having a vulnerable crop wiped out by an ill timed or poorly applied pesticide tends to get one's dander up. And non-farm families take strong umbrage at prize camellias withering away from drifting herbicide injury.
And it need not happen, say Chuck Baker and James Blowers, agricultural spray industry spokesman on hand for the recent Agricultural Technology Conference on the Texas A&M-Commerce campus.
"Drift is a major issue for farmers and pesticide applicators," said Baker, sales marketing manager for Delavan AgSpray Products, Lexington, Tennessee.
"But, with modern technology we can control pesticide spray drift."
Baker said the key is observation. "Identify the conditions conducive to spray drift and manage them," he said.
Conditions include droplet size, weather conditions, spray boom height, spray rig speed, and spray distribution.
"Small droplets, less than 154 microns, provide thorough coverage," Baker said. "But small droplets are more prone to drift, evaporate quickly and do not penetrate the canopy easily.
"Medium droplets, 154 to 350 microns, provide good coverage, are less prone to drift and still offer good canopy coverage and penetration.
"Large droplets, more than 350 microns, are less prone to evaporation and drift but offer erratic canopy penetration. Leaf coverage may be reduced, especially with stem-type plants with few leaves."
Weather conditions such as wind speed and direction, air temperature and humidity also affect drift. "Some wind may actually help prevent spray drift," Baker said. "A little wind will reduce the potential for a temperature inversion, which can turn spray into a chemical fog that can drift for miles."
Applicators can do nothing about weather conditions but they can manage spray discharge patterns by adjusting flow rates, droplet size, spray tip types and locations, boom height and operator speed.
"Pressure and flow rate determine droplet size," Baker said. "And the higher the boom, the longer the droplet is suspended before it hits the target and the better chance it has to drift.
"If the boom is too low, coverage is less uniform and overlap is too great. Also, the faster the operator speed, the longer droplets are suspended. Speed creates more air turbulence as well."
Baker says applicators should pay attention to wind speed and direction, air temperature, humidity, nozzle type and size, boom height, and spray rig speed.
"Also, follow the label. If applicators are good stewards, we'll have fewer regulations and fewer problems with spray drift."
Blowers, Delavan account manager, said nozzle selection also plays a crucial role in spray drift control.
Nozzle selection depends on the type application, the material used, droplet size, coverage desired, and spray distribution. "Calibration is extremely important," Blowers said.
"Delavan produces color coded droplet selection data charts from very fine to coarse to aid nozzle selection," he said.
Blowers said the kind of nozzle — brass, stainless steel or plastic — influences wear and potential for drift.
"Nozzles can wear significantly, depending on composition and the product used. Abrasive materials, for instance, can wear brass nozzles rapidly. Stainless steel wears less rapidly and plastic less still.
"We have enough technology in nozzles, chemistry and spray application equipment to allow us to manage drift effectively," Blowers said.


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Mayor Coleen Seng today led the dedication of Old Mill Village, a new affordable housing development with 133 single-family homes in the West "A" neighborhood in southwest Lincoln. She was joined by officials from the Nebraska Housing Resource (NHR), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and other partners in the project.
"I am pleased that we are able to celebrate this public-private partnership project during National Home Ownership Month," said Mayor Seng. "Many partners came together with the City to create this development, and we appreciate their dedication to providing more affordable housing opportunities for the families of our community."
NHR is a non-profit organization created in 1999 by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln to address the need for affordable single-family homes. Its first three collaborative projects added 66 homes, adding about $6.5 million to the City's property tax base. The projects were Cyrilla Court in 1999, Old Riley School in 2001 and Olympic Heights in 2002.
Other partners in the Old Mill Village project are:
The seven home builders working on the project are Brighton Construction Company, Inc.; Cherry Hill Homes, Inc.; Hoppe Homes; Inness II, Inc.; Regal Building Systems; Rembolt Development, Ltd.; and Schwinn Homes, Inc. Homes will be priced in the range of $115,000 to $130,000.
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Chainsaw mini-documentary
BRIEF: Bring to life the benefits of Stihl's new professional lightweight cordless chainsaw.
During our initial research we discovered there's a lot of love out there from professionals who rely on Stihl outdoor power tools to carry out extremely specialist work. We wanted to tell their stories, and this mini-documentary is the first in a series that brings their experiences with Stihl products to life. The work that tree-climbing Arborists carry out is a remarkable feat of skill, and the brilliant team working at Westonbirt Arboretum proved the perfect case study for articulating how Stihl's new lightweight cordless chainsaw is an invaluable tool for helping them carry out tree surgery at heights that would make your head spin.
For help on a similar project contact Mike Cooper:
+44 (0)791 902 0886 email@example.com
Cordless range video
BRIEF: Create a video to be used at events and online to showcase the benefits of the new Stihl and Viking cordless power system.
We worked closely and collaboratively with Stihl on the initial concept development for the video, and devised a simple and compelling test to prove how impressive the performance of its lithium-ion cordless power system really is. Using a very real and relatable domestic gardening scenario we were able to create engaging evidence of the benefits and versatility of the range. Plus, we got our thumbs green and learned a thing or two about how to whip a scruffy garden into shape.
For help on a similar project contact Mike Cooper:
+44 (0)791 902 0886 email@example.com
The hidden beauty of Vitamin C
BRIEF: Support Sharp's Quattron Pro TV campaign with beautiful video.
To support our #SeeTheUnseen campaign for Sharp for the release of their Quattron Pro TV range, we commissioned David Maitland, an award-winning microscopic photographer, to capture Vitamin C at the crystalline level.
We filmed the process from beginning to end, giving an insight into the techniques and technology needed. The video and supporting editorial were picked up by several key influencers, including Boing Boing and a full page spread in Digital Camera magazine.
For help on a similar project contact Mike Cooper:
+44 (0)791 902 0886 firstname.lastname@example.com
Seeing the unseen with Quattron
BRIEF: To raise awareness of Sharp's Quattron Pro TV range through social.
The Quattron Pro's USP is that it has the best Full HD image in the world with 2.5 as many sub-pixels as a standard HD TV. We created a campaign that leveraged this ability for pin-sharp detail with a visually led social media competition. We commissioned one of the UK's top nature photographers, David Maitland, to take four microscopic images. Users were asked to guess the subject matter of one of these beautiful extreme close-ups via Twitter or Facebook with the hashtag #SeeTheUnseen for the chance to win a Quattron Pro TV. Clues were released daily to encourage greater user engagement.
The competition far exceeded our expectations with a huge increase in user engagement – on Twitter alone we increased engagement by an astonishing 3,488%.
For help on a similar project contact Mike Cooper:
+44 (0)791 902 0886 email@example.com
Taking Red Bull Gaming
BRIEF: Establish Red Bull as a credible source for gaming and professional eSports coverage worldwide.
Since we started in 2012 we've taken our gaming coverage on Red Bull from the UK to the world, and we're now making sure top quality features on every aspect of video games hit the international Red Bull website every single day. From breaking news to exclusive interviews and all-access previews, we've established Red Bull as a credible voice in gaming and eSports on both sides of the Atlantic, with our stories regularly covered by the web's biggest video games news sites, including IGN, Polygon and Kotaku.
For help on a similar project contact Mike Cooper: +44 (0)791 902 0886 firstname.lastname@example.com
Cooking up a social win with
BRIEF: Put together a social-led competition to win a paid-internship at Sharp Laboratories of Europe.
Humans Invent is all about championing brilliant ideas and innovation, and now we're making them happen too. We came up with the #GetItDownOnPaper competition to position Sharp as 'inventors for society', and asked entrants to jot down their best ideas on a piece of paper, tweeting them with a hashtag.
What followed was a flurry of submissions, and eventually, a winner emerged: Siobhán Andrews, a Sustainable Product Design student at Falmouth University, whose interactive chopping board, Chop-Syc, made waves with the Sharp scientists, and after a prototype was created, with blogs and news outlets across the web too. The resulting video's racked up over 100,000 plays on storytelling site Vimeo – not bad for an idea drawn on a napkin. Find out all the details on our blog.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact Nigel Brown:
+44 (0)7525 328 977 firstname.lastname@example.com
Giving Vodafone Social a
Rhombus redesign
BRIEF: Give Vodafone Social a makeover to match the company's new branding.
Vodafone's latest brand change meant we had to follow suit with a re-design to Vodafone Social, and that means a new can of paint for a new look. We responded with a re-design to the mobile, tablet and desktop versions of the official UK blog that followed the guidelines to the letter, matching the new 'Rhombus' design in Vodafone's websites and advertising.
It's still as smart as before: it'll detect what platform you're using, from a simple mobile phone to a tablet, and optimise its layout just for you. It's just quicker and easier on the eyes – something you'll appreciate which ever side of the iPhone/Android divide your allegiances lie.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact James Holland:
+447515 677 992 firstname.lastname@example.com
Making the Minx Go move
BRIEF: Produce a compelling launch video that brings to life the spirit of the product.
When it comes to making a launch video for a brand new product, we don't want to tread the same path taken by our competitors: we set out to pave our own way. For the launch of Cambridge Audio's new Minx Go speaker, we produced an enthralling video the company could use in all its online materials, making sure that it brought to life the playful personality of a small product with very big sound. See for yourself.
For anything video related contact Mike Cooper:
+44 (0)791 902 0886 email@example.com
A mind-reading mobile site
BRIEF: Create a uniquely innovative mobile version of O2′s blog and press centre, The Blue.
A mobile website for a mobile network? The bar for that is set pretty high, but we jumped it by demonstrating a deep understanding of smartphone owners, as well as devices.
The Blue works on all modern mobiles and tablets, but more importantly builds on research into mobile user behaviour to automatically serve content they're interested in. The result is a spookily relevant mobile site, without additional input from users, or long winded menus. O2 can also target specific sectors of its audience with bespoke messaging and content.
For anything related to web design and build, contact James Holland:
+44 (0)7515 677 992
A website worth savouring
BRIEF: Help The World of Fine Wine magazine showcase content while protecting the value of subscription-only editorial.
The World of Fine Wine is a highly regarded resource for investors, wine fanciers and professional sommeliers. We built a website that allows articles to be searched and filtered, wines found, books ordered and events discovered by region, type or even by describing a taste or smell.
A special porous paywall protects premium content while keeping search visibility high and generating subscription marketing leads. It's responsive too, so you can consume Fine Wine content on any device.
For anything related to web design and build, contact James Holland:
+44 (0)7515 677 email@example.com
QFSL video book
BRIEF: Create a mini bible for commissioning brilliant online video.
Over the years we've been asked countless questions about making videos, and we've notched up some invaluable experience and gathered a bunch of useful insights. So rather than eat our own tails, we decided to serve up these morsels of advice as 11 tasty bite-size chunks in a book that you can read in a single train journey. It was made with one simple goal: to help anyone working in marketing or communications to commission great online video.
Check out our preview edition where you can also request your complimentary hard copy.
For anything video related contact Mike Cooper:
+44 (0)791 902 0886 email@example.com
An all new Quarto.com
BRIEF: Re-design The Quarto Group's website, encouraging exploration of its 38 subsidiaries, as well as integrating financial data.
The Quarto Group is the world's largest publisher of illustrated books, spanning the UK, Australia, New Zealand, China and the USA. Our challenge was to encourage exploration of its diverse publishing activities, which we did with a single-page design, dynamic search, filtering and pop-ups. This engaging and playful navigation also avoids leading visitors through complex journeys.
Aggregated financial data is formatted automatically, and available within the main Quarto site like never before.
For anything related to web design and build, contact James Holland:
+44 (0)7515 677 firstname.lastname@example.com
Video series: Digital Futures
BRIEF: Produce and deliver a brand new video series exploring industry insights in cutting edge tech. Each episode shot in day.
The deadline is king, so it's questions first shoot later. Particularly with such a tight window for capturing each episode. Great planning and collaboration with the Telefonica Digital team enabled us to swerve a set of both common and fresh pitfalls, and focus on directing the shoot with our streamlined crew and set-up, meaning we could switch locations swiftly and simply. Alongside capturing the content, we were tasked with defining the visual style for this new ongoing show. This meant crafting an animated opening sequence, coupled with various other graphical identities to set a unique, vibrant and engaging tone.
For anything video related contact Mike Cooper:
+44 (0)791 902 0886 firstname.lastname@example.com
NokNok's biggest makeover
BRIEF: Redesign NokNok.tv and reflect the shift to the all-new Windows Phone platform.
The original NokNok was our first ever design and build project, back in 2007. Our latest iteration, the site's fourth full redesign, takes more than a handful of design cues from Microsoft's Windows Phone operating system, and reflects the colour and vitality of the new Nokia Lumia range of handsets. But they're not the only innovations. Go to NokNok.tv and change the size of the browser window. Cool, huh?
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact James Holland:
+447515 677 992 | firstname.lastname@example.com
Lumia 920 official launch video
BRIEF: Create a compelling and personal first-look launch video of Nokia's flagship phone, the Lumia 920. Again, in less than 24 hours!
The challenge with the Lumia 920 is that it introduces so many game-changing new features, meaning we had to ruthlessly select and communicate only a handful. Benefits that would resonate with everyone! We achieved this within 24hrs through intensive interviews and research, followed by loose scripting, spokesperson coaching and a semi-improvised shoot to keep things relaxed and authentic, yet deeply authoritative. We then actively seeded and passively syndicated the video to key online influencers globally, which resulted in over 1 million views in little over a week!
For anything video related contact Mike Cooper:
+44 (0)791 902 0886 email@example.com
The Blue: online media centre
BRIEF: Combine a range of services and functionality to create a single home for O2 UK's online communications.
The comms team at O2 were tired. Tired of using rubbish systems. Tired of the lack of integration with different services. Tired of using an ageing blogging platform. They tasked us with the challenge of tidying the whole lot up. We created PressCore, our new proprietary technology platform which delivers a brilliant array of features for a next-generation socially driven press office. We also turned the concept of an image bank on its head and added some pretty cool HTML tricks and features into the mix.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact James Holland:
+447515 677 992 | email@example.com
To boldly go where no site has
been before
A 3D gaming handheld. Star Trek. Stereoscopic technology. Three things that came together in one sublime Humans Invent piece: an exclusive behind the scenes video shot by our skilled production team, a photo shoot by photographer Richard Grassie and an interview with Sharp Labs' 3D expert Jonathan Mather, who narrates the story of 3D's past, present and future, and how Sharp's on the way to building a real life holodeck.
For help on a similar project contact Mike Cooper:
+44 (0)791 902 0886 firstname.lastname@example.com
Taking the (Red) Bull by the
BRIEF: Develop and evolve RedBull.co.uk's gaming coverage.
There are some brands we'd always wanted to work with. Red Bull was one such brand and when the opportunity came along to help them with their editorial, we jumped at it. Initially drafted in to help evolve their gaming editorial, we're also responsible for action sports and ensuring the best of Red Bull's content is given pride of place on the site. Working directly with the in-house team, we provide a mix of editorial strategy, planning and execution. They provide the energy.
For help on a similar project contact Mike Cooper: +44 (0)791 902 0886 email@example.com
808 PureView video documentary
BRIEF: Create a documentary about the Nokia 808 PureView, filming the entire video with it to showcase its innovative camera.
We normally shoot video on Canon 5D MKII cameras. It gives amazing results and we love the look and feel of the finished product. The Nokia 808 PureView, which boasts a 41-megapixel camera (in a phone!) offered us a new challenge. Shooting this documentary took months of planning, a whole week of shooting in Finland and the UK and a bunch of time editing. We're really proud of the finished product. You could hardly tell it was shot on a smartphone.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact Mike Cooper:
+44 (0) 791 902 0886
Social media for North America
BRIEF: Become Nokia's lead Social Media Agency in the USA.
We're a UK company, with global ambitions. 2012 saw those ambitions realised with our first (quickly followed by a second) client in the USA. Nokia needed help developing their social media channels for its rebirth in the USA. They turned to us and in the first six months we doubled their Facebook fans, trebled their Twitter followers and every day engage and entertain with high quality content.
All of this is underpinned by a pre-determined strategy, a solid but reactive editorial calendar and the best guns for hire in the business.
For help on a similar project contact Mike Cooper: +44 (0)791 902 0886 email@example.com
Gearing the Gurus with
BRIEF: Produce briefing material to align O2's agency output with a cohesive tone of voice, consistent terminology and unified content around targeted themes.
We came up with deep dive reports, filled to the brim with analysis, insight, explanations, feature ideas, glossary terminology and everything O2's Gurus needed to know to stay on the bleeding-edge in the world of tech. We acted as the lynchpin for all of O2's Guru agency output from video to editorial, and brought in all the expertise they could ever need.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact James Beechinor-Collins:
+44775 376 9910
Return of the Flying Scotsman
BRIEF: Mark Graeme Obree's return to world-record attempts through a video documentary series.
The Flying Scotsman. Washing Machine parts. The World Hour Record. An irritated cycling fraternity. That was cycling in the mid 90s and one of its most controversial figures, Graeme Obree. The Scot came from nowhere to steal the hour record and now, almost 20 years later, he's set his sights on the human-powered land speed record. We've been filming Obree since Spring 2012 and through a series of mini documentaries, charted his progress towards his big goal.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact Mike Cooper:
+44 (0) 791 902 0886
New approach to a company blog
BRIEF: Create a new owned-media channel for Vodafone UK.
Vodafone Social breaks new conventions for Republic and Vodafone. When the company came to us looking for a new approach to creating a corporate blog, we turned the traditional blog on its head and created something that would look great on a phone and gracefully upscale to look great on tablets and desktop (the norm is to do this the other way around). With a single site (no m. here) and smart use of HTML5 and CSS3 we've created a site which looks and works brilliantly on any platform.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact James Holland:
+447515 677 992 | email@example.com
Lumia 900 official launch video
BRIEF: Deliver an authentic product launch video which shows off the best the Nokia Lumia 900 has to offer. In less than 24 hours!
We had less than a day to script, shoot and edit the video which would form the centre piece of online communications for Nokia's newest flagship device. Having produced similar videos previously we, and the team at Nokia, knew what to expect. We drafted in Chanse Arington from the Nokia USA team to present the video, shooting the day before the device was revealed to the press. The video was edited and approved overnight, ready for launch the next day. 1.3m views and counting.
For help on a similar project contact Mike Cooper: +44 (0)791 902 0886 email@example.com
Conversations editorial
BRIEF: Turn the official Nokia blog into a world-class publication.
Behind the fourth evolution of Nokia Conversations, the official Nokia blog, was much more than just creating a site that worked great on iPad. We wanted to radically transform this authoritative platfrom from a stock-in-trade blog to a world-class publication.
To achieve this we knew we had to up our word game and ensure we push harder and deeper to bring the best stories out of Nokia, and build better bridges between the people who make Nokia and those who buy its products.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact James Beechinor-Collins:
+44775 376 9910 | email@example.com
Conversations on an iPad?
Here's how!
BRIEF: Create a money-no-object evolution of Nokia Conversations (to a super-tight budget).
Three years after its launch, and nine months into its third redesign, Nokia came to us with a simple (but hugely complex) question – "How could we get Conversations onto iPad?"
Getting a Nokia app through iTunes was out of the question so we came up with an alternate solution – we'll build something that looks, acts and feels like an app when on an iPad, but make it available through a standard web browser. We pushed some boundaries, and boy does it work brilliantly!
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact James Holland:
+447515 677 992 | firstname.lastname@example.com
At a glance: the Symbian Belle
BRIEF: Create a video to educate people on the benefits of the Symbian Belle platform.
Following a series of in-depth one-to-one interviews with the designers of Symbian Belle we soon discovered a narrative that would connect with anyone who owned a smartphone. The insight is that we all spend too much time heads-down looking at our phones, so this team of passionate problem-solvers had designed ways to make your phone more 'glance-able' through Symbian Belle. This notion of 'glance-ability' formed the central thread for our short documentary film, which received over 37k views on YouTube.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact Mike Cooper:
+44 (0) 791 902 0886
The machine that grows gadgets
BRIEF: Bring one of Sharp's most advanced machines to life through video.
One of the benefits of working with a brand such as Sharp is getting inside the bowels of the company to explore the company's R&D department. Our video crew went on a mission to Sharp's Oxford-based laboratories to discover how its Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) machine works.
Narrated by one of the centre's scientists, the video was an instant success, thanks to its exciting headline and futuristic-like setting. The video was also passively syndicated amongst a wide selection of external online media.
For help on a similar project contact Mike Cooper: +44 (0)791 902 0886 email@example.com
Making the best look better
BRIEF: Make Nokia's Oro luxury phone look the best it can on a shoestring budget.
With leather from Scotland's finest Caledonian herds, 18-carat gold plating and a sapphire crystal on top, we took Nokia's finest Oro phone for a spin and gave it the high-end product shoot it deserved – with just a small budget and a two man team.
For anything video related contact Mike Cooper:
+44 (0)791 902 0886 firstname.lastname@example.com
Conversations Finland
BRIEF: Two weeks to launch a Finnish edition of Nokia Conversations.
We're never afraid of deadlines, but two weeks to deliver a ground up new edition of Nokia Conversations absolutely tested our mettle (not to mention our patience). Sentences were kept short, niceties to a minimum and instead we focussed on taking the best of Nokia Conversations and making it work brilliantly for Nokia's home soil.
The result? A near-perfect site ready for Nokia's deadline.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact James Holland:
+447515 677 992 | firstname.lastname@example.com
Humans Invent
BRIEF: Help underline Sharp's focus on craftsmanship and help people connect the brand with its core philosophies.
Sharp came to us with an unusual challenge. How could we help better associate Sharp with its core philosophy of craftsmanship. With a rich heritage, Sharp offered an opportunity to take a fresh look at how brands engage with people and HumansInvent.com was born.
With craftsmanship, innovation and design at its heart, HI unearths unique and interesting stories around these philosophies both from within Sharp and in the wider world, creating an editorial mix of unique and interesting topics.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact Mike Cooper:
+44 (0) 791 902 0886
Kids matter: economics of
BRIEF: Show off the power of Microsoft PowerPoint and educate men.
Working with Microsoft on ActiveDad we produced a series of videos highlighting the impact father's have on their children's development.
Together with a talented stop motion animator, the videos were created entirely in Microsoft PowerPoint, showing off the app's capabilities whilst educating viewers.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact Mike Cooper:
+44 (0) 791 902 0886
Angry Birds cake viral video
Every year our Creative Director, Mike Cooper, builds insane birthday cakes for his kids.
Mike's son was a serious Angry Birds fan, so to celebrate his 6th birthday he built him a playable Angry Birds cake with projectile marzipan birds and a working catapult, documenting the whole experience on film. To get it out there we used our blog, Electricpig, as a launchpad, actively seeding the video with peer sites and through social. Within hours it went viral, having initially received pick-up on Mashable. Among its countless accolades it has been watched over 10 million times, featured on over 1 million websites worldwide, and the cake continues to be recreated by hundreds of fans on YouTube.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact Mike Cooper:
+44 (0) 791 902 0886
The Gadget Show website
BRIEF: Keep the Gadget Show website alive with fresh daily content.
We've long been at the centre of the gadget editorial universe. When Channel Five wanted a new agency to produce the website editorial for The Gadget Show website in 2007, they came to Republic.
Fresh from our roles at T3 magazine, we were primed to deliver quality editorial every day. Over the last five years we've been through multiple iterations of the site, a range of editors and writers, but we've been publishing fresh news and reviews every day non-stop since 2007 .
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact James Beechinor-Collins:
+44775 376 9910
Life. And death.
BRIEF: Help make Toshiba Life content more consistent and engaging.
We've overcome a lot of the issues typically encountered when creating an editorially-driven website, and a lack of evolution or ambition is rarely one that impacts a Republic project.
Designed to be an outreach blog from Toshiba to its existing and potential customers, we were drafted in to help make the content more consistent and engaging. Within six months traffic was double what it was before we took over. Sadly, the rest of the site didn't evolve and was canned after two years.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact James Beechinor-Collins:
+44775 376 9910 | email@example.com
How we made a World of Difference
BRIEF: Bring the Vodafone World of Difference blog to life through compelling editorial.
Vodafone Foundation faced a classic big brand problem. Whilst the digital agency they'd chosen to create their blog were brilliant strategic thinkers, they didn't have the specialist knowledge and experience to deliver world-class content with local feeling. Republic were drafted in to bring some of Republic's infamous editorial snap to the World of Difference website. In the same way that Gok Wan does 'how to look good', we do 'how to sound good'.
If you'd like help on a similar project, contact Mike Cooper: +44791 902 0886
Sure Signal mystery solved
BRIEF: See how Vodafone Sure Signal stacks up against the competition.
Independent product reviews provide vital feedback for brand and product managers. When Vodafone wanted to see how its Sure Signal product stacked up against the competition they had a problem – there weren't many reviews to go from. So they called on us.
We went mystery shopping for both products and wrote a completely independent review of each, showing how every part of the experience shaped up. We can't say how we influenced the product's evolution other than it's better now than it was before.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact James Beechinor-Collins:
+44775 376 9910 | email@example.com
Community-led collaborative
BREIF: Enable Conversation readers to design their own dream phone, and engage Nokia fans through crowdsourcing.
We launched Design by Community and asked Nokia Conversations readers to participate in a project where they could help craft their very own dream phone. We pulled in 75,000 votes in the first week, drew up fans' ultimate smartphone and even had the final design mocked up in 3D by Nokia designers. Who said too many cooks spoil the broth?
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact James Beechinor-Collins:
+44775 376 9910
ActiveDad unlocks new
BRIEF: Introduce Microsoft Office to family life.
The launch of Office 2010 gave us, and Microsoft, an opportunity to connect with people on a whole new level. Touching into an idea we'd been playing with for a while, we brought the best of Office's features to life through exciting content focussed around family life. ActiveDad was born!
We weaved Office 2010 into everyday adventures with kids, exploring new and exciting things to do, places to visit and how to make the time dads spend with their kids even more fulfilling.
Like help on a similar project? Contact Mike Cooper:
+44791 902 0886 | email@example.com
Ola! It's Nokia Conversaciones
BRIEF: Broaden the reach of Conversations through new languages.
Latin America is a huge territory for Nokia. Two years after the launch of the English language edition, we were tasked with creating the first of a number of alternative language editions.
In three short months we worked as a team across London, Miami, Helsinki and Bogotá to get Nokia Conversaciones ready for launch and made it on time. Por el asiento de nuestros pantalones!
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact James Beechinor-Collins:
+44775 376 9910
Walk Out Working videos
BRIEF: Help explore complex topics through video.
Delivering an experience online that's comparable to the level of service you can get in store is a huge challenge. We worked with Best Buy to create a series of "Walk Out Working" videos across a range of topics.
Working with a specialist illustrator we created a series of live action videos which turned complex subjects into experiences anyone could understand, covering a range of technologies and brands.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact Mike Cooper:
+44 (0) 791 902 0886
Bringing the best to Britain
BRIEF: Equip one of the world's largest retailers with knowledge and online strategy during its UK expansion.
Working with a giant retailer presented us with a whole new challenge and an intense one to boot. Best Buy came to us for a hand with its online presence, and we helped the team craft their tone of voice and create their fast paced online editorial strategy. We worked closely with their in-house content team, advising them on trends in the tech world and providing substantial volumes of content.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact James Beechinor-Collins:
+44775 376 9910
Conversations China
BRIEF: Launch Nokia Conversations in China. Learn Chinese.
With two successful years of growth on Nokia Conversations, the company's official blog, we were tasked with launching the site in China. We didn't know chinese and to be honest, we're still learning. But, we got the site built, populated it with content, got our asses over to Beijing and trained up the local team. The site quickly became the second biggest in the Nokia Conversations network, an accolade it still boasts today.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact James Beechinor-Collins:
+44775 376 9910
Female-focused laptop
BRIEF: Help develop an editorial touch point for women buying laptops.
Intel wanted to ensure women, as well as men, better understood the benefits of specific types of laptops. Creating mylaptop.co.uk offered somewhere to get impartial advice on what laptop to buy, how specific technologies worked and find out what technology was coming.
The campaign, which ran through 2009 and 2010 was supported editorially by Republic and we also gave the site a facelift, moving it to WordPress and enabling easier and faster access to key content.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact James Beechinor-Collins:
+44775 376 9910
Here are some phones. Try to
break them.
BRIEF: Hit some phones with a golf club and make a video.
The Nokia 3720 was designed to withstand any amount of abuse. They asked us to test it and record our tests and results. So, we hit it with a golf club, kicked it like a rugby ball, shot it with a paintball gun, swam with it in a freezing pool, dropped it in a pint of beer (then drank the beer), buried it in jelly (we didn't eat the jelly) and we dropped it off the top of one of our houses.
The result? 1.3 million video views and no broken phones.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact Mike Cooper:
+44 (0) 791 902 0886
Under the skin of the Samsung
BRIEF: Create a series of videos which would work across five different countries, and languages.
When Samsung brought in renowned designer Naoto Fukasawa they knew they had to bring the resulting product to life through video. With stunning design and killer features, the Samsung N310 made a perfect candidate for an Electricpig video campaign. We worked with the Samsung team to identify the laptop's key features before scripting a series of four videos. The finished films were delivered through Electricpig's YouTube channel with translated versions supplied for international editions.
If you'd like help on a similar project, contact Mike Cooper: +44 (0) 791 902 0886
Be an Asus Blogger
BRIEF: Turn our readers into bloggers for the launch of a new line of Asus laptops.
Asus was bringing out a whole new range of laptops and looking for a fresh way to bring their features to life. We foraged our gadget website, Electricpig.co.uk, to launch a competition to find six suitable bloggers. Each blogger was given a laptop from ASUS and guidance from the Electricpig team on how to write.
One of our more ambitious projects to pull off, the result was a great success for Asus, creating unique and interesting User Generated Content that really gets under the skin of these exciting new products.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact James Holland:
+447515 677 992
Editorial to help drive
BRIEF: Utilise insightful editorial to enable people to make better purchasing decisions and drive conversion.
When PriceRunner wanted to launch its first blog, it turned to Republic Publishing to help them populate it with engaging editorial. Working with the internal team, we developed an editorial agenda and calendar, sustaining the site with daily updates. We also helped to develop the strategy of the site. Alongside evolving new editorial treatments for "The Insider" blog, we also worked with the internal team to seed content across all parts of the wider PriceRunner website, enabling users to find and engage with relevant content.
For more info contact James Beechinor-Collins:
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The unofficial, official UK
BRIEF: Celebrate all that is Nokia in a rather unique, British, way.
In 2007 the world was a different place. Most people didn't put apps on phones. Heck, most people didn't even know what an app was. Those close to Nokia did, though and we were tasked with helping to unearth the mystique behind apps and show users what their phones could do. Five years on and NokNok.tv has evolved way beyond anything we'd ever imagined. With a solid audience and plenty to talk about the site continues to go from strength to strength.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact James Beechinor-Collins:
+44775 376 9910
Editorial news, reviews and
BRIEF: Bring mobile phones to life through killer editorial.
Back in 2006 Dixons Stores Group made the decision to move its entire mobile phone business online. Early in 2007 Republic were drafted in to help develop a range of editorial content to sit alongside the all-new online store.
We continued to evolve a range of editorial treatments over the next three years until the store was subsumed under Currys.co.uk in 2010.
For more about this project, or if you'd like help on a similar project, contact James Beechinor-Collins:
+44775 376 9910
James Beechinor-Collins
Managing Director
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I've worked in publishing for 18 years and I love it. Since I was a kid I wanted to work in magazines and following an award-winning career in publishing I switched fully to online in 2007. For me, web sites and apps are the magazines of tomorrow and what really makes them special, the people who come together to engage with them, is what drives my passion.
Many of the principles I learned from working at some of the best magazine and publishing houses in the UK are unrelentingly applied across Republic today. I also race BMX bikes.
Mike Cooper
Creative Director
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As creative lead at Republic, I'm the guy responsible for ensuring we consistently conjure up brilliant new ideas and bring them to life effectively.
Our speciality at Republic is building long-lasting and deeply engaging owned-media channels for brands through authoritative industry-leading content and social media. Whether it's editorial, video or social, I ensure everything we create is of a world-class standard. Alongside running creative at Republic and working on new business, I also direct our video production team and have been known to make the odd cake.
James Holland
Vice President
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Being Vice President of Republic Publishing in London isn't all showbiz and glamour. As well as advising on which champagne we should drink with lunch, I can also give you the nitty gritty on branded editorial strategy, new site builds or redesigns, our in-house technologies and the methodologies our highly-skilled editors, project managers, developers, video producers and journalists use to transform your online presence for the better.
I'm also an ex-journalist, so expect some awkward questions. Like who's paying for all this champagne?
Ian Delaney
Group Editor
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I am group editor at Republic. Wherever the danger of boredom lurks, wherever there's an empty online space that needs a tasty helping of prime storytelling, I analyse the client's needs, cook up an editorial strategy, fine tune it to within an inch of perfection and deliver the goods. Consistently. I've been in technology publishing for 15 years. Hello, you.
Mike Browne
Group Editor
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I am the points-man for NokNok, unearthing the most interesting news stories and carrying out for long term device and software reviews. A large part of the job is engaging with a growing audience of Nokia fans primarily here in the UK.
When not focussing on all things Nokia, I'm in the background helping our other sites fine tune and develop their overall strategy.
Luke Peters
Vice President
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Telling stories is what I do. Good ones, mind. Not the kind that'll land me in trouble with the law. After writing for, and editing some of the UK's biggest publishing titles for the best part of 15 years, I know how to engage readers and maintain an ever-evolving, ever-demanding audience.
As Head of Editorial, I'm responsible for all editorial output across Republic's client base. I work alongside our outrageously talented team of editors and writers to craft scintillating copy and visuals, and build rock-solid narratives and strategic content plans with our clients.
When I'm not plugged into the digital world, you can find me in the analogue one – struggling up Box Hill on my bike, eating cheese, or getting blisters thumbing through old vinyl at car boots. I find it a welcome balance…
Ben Sillis
Group Editor
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I head up operations for the editorial team, crunching the numbers and helping everyone to hit those deadlines. I also run point as the editor of The Gadget Show and head chief of editorial for both Red Bull Games and Red Bull eSports, making sure we're getting the best stories and even better headlines.
I'm also a massive apostrophe pedant, so if you need someone to make sure all your words on a page are as squeaky clean as they are exciting, let me know and I'll come round with a mop and bucket.
Adam Bunker
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As Editor on Vodafone Social, it's my job to help our team wring out the most exceptional stories from around Vodafone UK, put them through the word mangle and lovingly crank the handle. What comes out the other end should surprise and amaze you in equal measure.
I'm an amateur novelist, an iPhone app maker, a connoisseur of cheeses, a TinTin lookalike and (much like Shakespeare) I have invented more words than you've probably ever even learnerated.
Philip Barker
Senior Staff Writer
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After an action-packed decade of tracking technology, being awed by gadgets and offering advice about mobile phones and laptops, I made the slightly unorthodox step into the charity sphere, looking after the World of Difference website for Vodafone. It's unusual, it's interesting, it's challenging, and it does genuinely feel like we're making a difference. It can also be heartbreaking – just check out some of the stories from fundraisers, many of whom are tough beyond belief.
Jeppe Christensen
Vice President
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I'm Republic's Vice President in San Francisco, working with our clients in the United States to create highly shareable, editorially-driven content, and demonstrate how it can have a meaningful impact on their business. I have more than 15 years of journalism experience, a deep passion for technology, and a love of learning new things. I also box on an amateur level and love riding my cyclecross bike around San Francisco.
Rhea Borja
Deputy Editor
As deputy editor for Microsoft Conversations, I help create and edit compelling news and stories for smartphone users worldwide.
I have more than 15 years of experience as a journalist and communications pro, including a stint as a space-technology media rep for NASA. My reportage has taken me from Washington, D.C. to Singapore and points in between, but I call California home.
Offline, you can find me banging away at the piano (sorry, neighbours!), exploring Napa and Sonoma's wineries, and running the backcountry trails of the Sierra Nevada.
Nishtha Arora
Contributing Editor
I am a storyteller. I love writing about the exciting world of gadget and gizmos. Fiddling with the latest mobiles gives me an extra-terrestrial experience.
When the world went mobile, back in India we were queuing up to get landlines installed. That was then. As Conversations Editor for India, I thank the technology god for blessing the world's largest democracy with smart devices.
When not twiddling with the new gadget in town, I keep myself occupied by reading about it. My dream is to make a futuristic comedy, if that is a genre. Mobiles, fast cars and watching world cinema keep me sane. I am a communications professional with over five years of experience in television and print media houses.
Adam Fraser
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Being a staff writer at Republic Publishing means that you'll often find me tapping feverishly at my keyboard trying to hit a deadline for Microsoft Conversations. This finger-tapping, keyboard-prodding action produces the latest news in the form of interview pieces from Microsoft and Nokia employees and business partners, and reviews of the latest apps or games.
Writing for Microsoft Conversations means that I'm usually surrounded by several phones which try their best to distract me throughout the day. Sometimes I lose the battle and you'll find me 'researching' a new game or app.
Ali Cottong
Social Editor, DVLUP.com
Managing the social half of DVLUP teaches you a lot about how to speak geek. Luckily I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and learned how to use a computer not long after I learned how to read. I'm happy to be working in the digital space once again.
Prior to joining the team, I worked in video production, making marketing videos for local tech clients. I love the challenge of translating dry business objectives into actually enjoyable creative content – that's what makes my job fun. I'm also a former international level Quidditch player. Honest.
Alicia Fischer
Creative Manager
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I've always wanted to work doing something creative, whether that's involving photography, writing or other forms of artistic expression. I articulate myself best through writing and photography than speaking out loud, and working at Republic allows me to do just that. On a daily basis you'll find me photographing events around the US, producing videos, or duking around in Photoshop for the Nokia US social channels. I also help to keep the Nokia US fans happy on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by producing plenty of fun, killer content.
I'm a huge magazine and music junkie but also a foodie and I love to cook. I couldn't live without my subscriptions to Bon Appétit and Rolling Stone magazines, taking in all the amazing photos that help to inspire my own work – maybe I can shoot something for you?
Desiree Constance Choy
Social Editor/Community
You can find me planning and concocting social editorial for Microsoft by day, and singing and travel writing by night. I love to write, edit, and re-edit, and won't stop editing until what I'm trying to say sounds right. I love working together with the Republic team to dream up and bring to life ideas that will not only rock, but make heads turn and provoke some great reactions.
I'm a proud Cal Bear and San Franciscan with an insatiable appetite for exploring foreign places and meeting new faces. One of my favorite ways of bringing people together is through music – though sharing ice cream is also a good tactic. Fun fact: I'm the unofficial hand model and voice over artist behind Nokia's Vine channel.
Nataja Lutkenhouse
Marketing Manager,
Influencers & Advocacy
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As a Marketing Manager for Influencers and Advocates here at Republic, I keep myself very busy. I'm responsible for helping develop, grow and execute a stellar influencer program for our clients. Our goal is to raise awareness and consideration for the product, while encouraging unique and organic content production from influencers/advocates in the online world. I also help ensure that all influencer projects and events are planned and executed to perfection.
Prior to joining the Republic team, I worked in the PR & Marketing world and studied Communications and Psychology at University. I'm quite passionate about fashion, good wine and having a good laugh. In my spare time you can find me traveling the globe, laying by the ocean or seeking out a new adventure.
Jon Partridge
Creative Producer
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Some people might say I'm a trove of 'useless' tech and gaming knowledge, but here at Republic, that's utilised to the full extent.
I've always got my finger on the pulse of the latest industry news, I'm constantly trawling countless RSS feeds (at an alarming rate) and I'm ritually plugged in to social media – plus I'm incredibly handy with Photoshop. I'm also partial to the odd pint – fancy one?
Carl Gresswell
Head of Development
With nearly ten years of development knowhow under my belt, I've got a vice-like grip on web architecture and server-side technologies, and I eat PHP for breakfast.
It's my job at Republic to work closely with developers, design teams, and testing teams throughout each build process, while offering creative input every step of the way to ensure that the end user experience is the best it can possibly be on everything we do.
I also really like Pease Pudding in my sandwiches.
Samuele Perrone
Lead Developer
Over the last eight years I've delivered web applications and websites for a bulging portfolio of top clients, treating each project as an exciting challenge and opportunity to learn, hone and deploy the latest in web technologies.
I'm Italian through-and-through, which means my appetite for PHP is only matched by a love for the other important 'P's in my life: Pizza and Peroni.
Ryan Holder
A tech tinkerer since early childhood, I wrote my first program on a Commodore 64 around the age of 7. Since then I've kept up to speed with tech, building my own PCs and acting as unofficial tech support for friends and family as computers are now an ubiquitous element of our modern lives.
When I'm not coding I like to get moving and shaking: playing bass in live bands, composing electronic music, swimming, cycling and working on my handstands.
Theo Hopkinson
Creative Manager
+44 (0) 7432734319
From editorial and video to social and graphic design, I make sure that all of our content is pitch perfect and ready to sing.
Whether it's a blog, book or biopic, I'm the person you're looking for. At Republic I work with multiple teams to push the boundaries of our content delivery, exploring emerging social media platforms and spotting new trends. When I'm not fiddling around on Photoshop or nose-deep in Twitter, I'm either at a play or forcing someone to watch The Mighty Ducks.
Lee Peters
Head of Social, EMEA
+44 (0) 7960 324 887
What my parents and friends think I do: Sit on Facebook and Twitter all day and drink tea.
What I actually do: As Head of Social, I advise, drive forward and oversee all social media activity across the company, from content planning, outreach and influencer projects to internal communications and more.
As social media is being integrated into many facets of Republic's offering, I make sure that all our team members and clients are engrained in using social, allowing it to be at the heart of what they do.
Meanwhile, if you supply me with hot weather, BBQ and a jug of Pimms, I'll be more than happy.
Sarah Baker
Account Director & Video
(+44) 7507 173340
Video can speak louder than words and has an incredible ability to evoke an emotional response from the audience that can create engage and further loyalty. As a producer, it's my job to make sure that we have everything we need – the people, the place and the perfect tone – to tell a story and enable us to create a video that bridges the gap between a brand and its audience.
With a background in broadcast factual television production for major UK terrestrial and digital channels, I bring creative, planning and logistical skill sets to the Republic video team. Working with people from all backgrounds, jobs and walks of life who have great stories to share through video content is simply incredible – I don't think I'll ever stop learning from my insight into other people's work and lives.
When I'm not at work, you'll probably find me trying to get some fresh air: I grew up in the country and London smog just doesn't cut it!
Sarah Lysecki
+44796 492 3197
Working closely with the CA comms team, I'm helping shape the blog narrative to take the reader on a journey through the brave new world where every business is becoming a software business. It's an 'appy place. Where would my fitness goals be without my workout app that delivers boot camp (and subsequently pain) right to my phone?
Having started my career as a tech hack in Canada, my home and native land, I know a thing or two 'aboot' what makes enterprise IT tick. When I'm not on the clock though, I enjoy getting out for a ride (or playing Frogger through London traffic) on my 80s vintage Dutch racer.
Martin Lathbury
Senior Social Media
Being a producer, I create a range of content for clients. When my head isn't buried in Photoshop, I am helping clients achieve their KPIs by creating compelling content strategies and campaigns, as well as ensuring clients are up-to-date on key developments in the industry.
With nearly four years of experience, I've got extensive knowledge in how to take a brand's social media channels and turn them into well rounded platforms which speak to audiences the way they want to be spoken to – not just how brands think they should be spoken to.
I base everything I do off insight and work very closely with clients to ensure their content strategy is on point with what their audiences are interested in, as well as promoting their key messages and meeting internal KPIs – a very delicate balance.
Oh, and I'm a big gamer. If you play games then you're already my friend.
Hayley Fairclough
Social Media Producer
Having landed at Republic after a brief stint in teaching and a longer stint in copywriting, I now put my ability to communicate concisely and effectively to work across a number of clients' social media channels.
I create assets and articles to keep audiences engaged – shareable social is successful social, whether it's a cool infographic or an informative blog post. I produce my best work while listening to Bruce Springsteen. But who doesn't?
Hannah Ennis
Junior Community Manager
As Republic's youngest employee, I make up one fifth of Team Social. I spend my days tweeting about everything from management cloud to marathon running.
It's my job at Republic to create original and eye-catching social copy for our clients. This means that you'll find me scouring the Internet looking for articles, blogs and research that will inspire me to create the perfect tweet or post. Working in social media is fast-paced, exciting and effective… 140 characters can go a lot further than you may think!
Outside of the office, I'm partial to brunching, drinking prosecco and Instagramming (preferably all at the same time).
Pete Dreyer
Staff Writer
I'm responsible for almost all the words you read on Vodafone Social. With over three years of experience writing for technology and lifestyle publications, I'm a dab hand at chasing down all that is interesting and fascinating in the world of tech.
I'm also a major sports enthusiast. If you want me on a Saturday you'll find me playing hockey (winter) or playing cricket (summer). If it's not Saturday, I'm probably out gorging on all that south London has to offer.
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A Christian apologetics ministry dedicated to demonstrating the historical reliability of the Bible through archaeological and biblical research.
The theory of uniformitarianism states that the geological formations we see on Earth today came into existence over millions of years through the slow, gradual action of natural forces. Catastrophism posits exactly the opposite: that the features we see on the surface of the world today came about rapidly, through massive natural disasters. In the nineteenth century, uniformitarianism replaced catastrophism as the dominant theory in geology.
The reason for abandoning a literal understanding of Gen 1 and 2 is not new. Sometimes the plain, simplest, most natural reading of the text is, indeed the best. Such is the case with Gen 1, despite all the attempts to explain it in some other, more complicated way...
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Gift Guide: The Perfect Presents For Your BFF
To help ease the stress, we rounded up a collection of seriously special gifts for every type of bestie, whether she's a playful party girl, a bit of a tomboy, or simply loves anything sparkly.
For The Magpie
Keds x kate spade new york Champion Glitter Sneakers ($80) in Gold Glitter
We're fairly certain your bestie with a penchant for sparkle would love to dance the night away in these glittery kicks.
For The Hipster
Kitsune Ecusson Olympia Le Tan Patch ($61)
These Parisian patches would be right at home on her trusty jean jacket.
For The Lady of Leisure
Olivia Von Halle Alba Tatjana Printed Silk-Satin Pajama Set ($455)
We can't imagine a more luxurious way to repose.
For The Beach Babe
Dezso By Sara Beltran Blues Sharktooth Woven-Cotton And Silver Friendship Bracelet ($115)
A surf-inspired bracelet with a handmade vibe will be right up her alley.
For The Beauty Junkie
Anthropologie Vestige Lipstick Holder ($28) in Gold
For your friend who has an unreasonable amount of lipsticks, consider this gilded holder. Her favorite shades can enjoy a place of prestige on her vanity—always a nice thing.
For The Bombshell
For Love & Lemons Skivvies Not Your Normal Housewife Playsuit ($77) In Black
The surefire way to delight a coquette? A dreamy lace bodysuit, of course.
For The Music Enthusiast
Crosley Floral Executive Turntable ($140)
Your best buddy is cool, obviously. Doesn't she need an equally awesome turntable for her extensive vinyl collection? Yup.
For The Eco Warrior
Bare Salento Reversible Tote ($180) in Color Print
The socially-responsible accessories line is perfect for the eco-conscious lady in your life.
For The Outdoorswoman
J.Crew Alpine Puffer In Colorblock ($298)
The retro color-blocking on this puffer is sure to satisfy your nature-loving bud.
For The Fashion Collector
Assouline's Private Giancarlo Giammetti by Giancarlo Giammetti Hardcover Book ($250)
This is the fashion book everyone is buzzing about. Of course your pal needs it.
For The Quirky Girl
Anthropologie Bright-Eyed Card Holder ($38)
Thanks to Kenzo's ubiquitous eye prints, the motif is definitely having a moment. Your eccentric pal will certainly appreciate this cheerful cardholder.
For The Bohemian
Figue Ghita Bracelet ($180)
Inspired by a bracelet discovered in a Moroccan souk, this wood and silver bangle has old-world charm in spades.
For The Girly-Girl
ASOS Pearl Swing Earrings ($9)
Your ultra femme friend will adore this fresh take on pearl earrings.
For The Artist
Samantha Pleet Palette Print Exhibition Dress ($474)
This paint-strokes dress is almost as pretty as your BFF's masterpieces.
For The Glamazon
Rafe Alicia Lucite Box Clutch ($395) in Silver/Black
The deco design of this lucite clutch will surely tickle her glamour bone.
For The Athlete
Madewell Early Years 19 Sweatshirt ($80)
Her sporty side will love the throwback jersey vibe of this sweatshirt.
For The Design Nerd
Not Another Bill Gift Subscription ($97/3 months)
Everyone likes to get a monthly present in her mailbox, especially if that means receiving highly curated picks of everything from handmade leather pouches to impeccably designed stationery.
For The Mischievous One
Cynthia Rowley Flask Bangle ($365) in Gold
A designer bracelet that doubles as flask: need we say more?
For The Prepster
Mark And Graham Everyday Leather Tote Bag ($199) in Emerald Green
A true traditionalist will never tire of a monogrammed gift, and as far as personalized presents go, this emerald tote is one of the best we've seen.
For The Party Girl
Alexandre Birman Suede And Fur Sandals ($524)
Ankle bows and furry details will make your social butterfly's heart sing.
For The Astrologer
Reformation Issues Sweatshirt ($118)
As any AstrologyZone.com devotee will tell you, Mercury in retrograde is not a joke. Show you understand her astrology obsession with this hilarious sweatshirt.