ABOUT SKAGEN DESIGN
In 1989, Henrik and Charlotte Jorst came to the United States from their native Denmark to follow a dream: that of owning and running their own business, to introduce the Danish lifestyle and philosophy into the lives of many. Skagen Designs was founded by these two natives of Copenhagen on the principle that beautifully designed high-quality objects can be created at reasonable prices.
The Skagen Denmark Collections reflect owners Charlotte and Henrik Jorst's creative Danish spirit with clean, elegant designs, skillful craftsmanship and technical perfection. The Jorsts have a hand in designing each piece of the Skagen Collection, from watches to jewelry to sunglasses.
Vision Statement
By 2015, Skagen Designs will be the first choice among suppliers, customers, consumers, and employees as the most innovative and profitable design goods company within our chosen strategic segments, products and markets.
Mission Statement
Skagen Designs strives to create a global community of enthusiasts with our commitment to designing an impressive and unique yet attainable product while offering outstanding customer service to our customers and consumers.
About Skagen Denmark
For centuries, the little village of Skagen, Denmark, and its kilometers of white sandy beaches have been visited by artists seeking the magnificent light; artists who by the 19th Century had spread Skagen's beauty on canvasses that today are traded at leading auction houses. It is here where the natural purity and beauty of Danish design found its unique qualities. The small village on the edge of the sea continues to be the inspiration for all Skagen Denmark products.
About Charlotte Jorst, co-owner
As a wife and mother of two (teenage) daughters, Charlotte perfectly balances her family life with her success. And, as a champion equestrian, she manages to pursue and excel at one of her greatest passions. Today, we so often hear of women "doing it all" and Charlotte Jorst is indeed one of these women.
"I don't believe in big breaks," Charlotte explains. "I get up everyday and try to do my best. It is hard work, yes, but it's what makes 99.9% of people successful and, at the end of the day, is ultimately the most rewarding kind of success there is."
Charlotte's Danish roots instilled her with a love of nature that seamlessly links all aspects of her life together. Outside of the office, Charlotte embraces her love of everything outdoors, including regular competition at the highest levels (short of the Olympic team) of horse dressage, in addition to owning and running Skagen Stables, a small horse farm located in Reno.
Charlotte's motto for living life perfectly sums up her ability to do so much: "There is no reason not to try everything that interests you. Be patient, start at the beginning, remain positive and solve problems as they come."
About Henrik Jorst, co-owner
"While overseeing the design of all of our Skagen products, I find inspiration from many different arenas, continually pushing the brand to the next level, keeping our image current and yet maintaining our true identity."
A highly competitive tennis player, Henrik now acts as a member of the The International Tennis Club of Denmark and continues to represent Denmark in international matches.
Off the court and on the greens, Henrik also pursues his passion for golf. In addition, Henrik is an avid collector of classic cars. With 21 cars currently in his collection, including rare Jaguars, a Porsche, a Ferrari "Dino" and two Cadillacs, Henrik's fascination with mechanics, from timepieces to cars, is apparent.
Henrik's ability to excel when faced with challenge, whether in his professional or personal life, is grounded in his distinctly Danish philosophy: "Keep it simple. Seek out what you love and doggedly pursue your passions."
International Business
Skagen Designs has offices in the US, Denmark and Hong Kong. Skagen's business is expanding exponentially in Europe and even more so throughout the Asia Pacific region. Skagen operates two flagship stores in Denmark, one in the inspirational starting point of Skagen, Denmark and the other in the bustling, modern downtown Copenhagen. Additionally, independent Skagen concept stores are located in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, Japan and Taipei, Taiwan with new openings in Korea planned for later this year. The Skagen Denmark product proves to be a top-seller in many markets from Singapore, Malaysia and Australia, and more store openings are planned in the next few years.
четвъртък, 26 ноември 2009 г.
четвъртък, 19 ноември 2009 г.
Franck Muller’s Banker Chronograph
вторник, 10 ноември 2009 г.
Bush's watch appears on the Internet auction
The proposed sale is a clock without a photo. But the clock "Taymeks, same as Bush, sold on eBay with the advertising message as stolen in Albania. Get your copy of this piece of history. "Clock to which the seller claims to have stolen from U.S. President George Bush, appear in ads for sales on eBay.com. (see here)
It offers for sale by an anonymous nickname Miklove71, which has declared its position in Australia Maskot, Sydney, New South Wales.
He has good performance as a seller on eBay, for his feedback is 100% positive.
Clock will photograph the seller says it will put when he arrives with him in Albania.
Therefore, its price is still low - so far no one dares to bid seriously, the price until midnight on Thursday was only 24.37 dollars. Bidding will last until 21 June. (B. River - The latest ad was removed from eBay and can not see over).
Under the ad is marked: "eBay Secret service or pulled my previous call for naumestni links (links). I put a link to the original news story on Bush's watch stolen in Albania. From eBay claiming that this is the reason to remove my ad I think there is any conspiracy (a guy who looks like a lot of Jack Bauer revolves around my house and seems to talk much up his sleeve).
Further, the seller writes:
"Here is the original ad with most of the initial questions at the moment in which it drew. Feel free to rain my questions, unless you lack a sense of humor:
I bought the watch from an Albanian friend. He argues that it took "borrow" from George Bush. I can not prove it is authentic. But definitely a nice watch. The watch is in excellent condition. Will my photograph when arriving from Albania.
Obviously traveling through Kazakhstan. Must hasten to injury - very upset officials of secret services, who do you want bro, already shown interest. Apparently their boss is lost without him.
Under the ad has views of website visitors who ask questions maytapchiyski. Here are some of them:
Anonymous: This clock timex will show you my time in Texas than other states? I do not need a clock that displays time, only Texas.
Anonymous: Is there a button that would put nuclear missiles?
Seller's response: There seems to be, but I'm afraid to hit him.
Anonymous: Are there two switches? I like George a clock with 2 arrows for a bit confusing.
Answer: Yes, there are second hand, however, a little slow.
Anonymous: I give 50 000 for it. Wound up?
Etc.
The site is sold also watch TIMEX, the same mark as Bush's watch, starting price 50 British pounds (about 98 dollars). The seller is from Britain. The ad reads: "As stolen in Albania. Get your copy of this piece of history. "
As the media reported from the White House official said that Bush's watch was stolen, but it was taken off the President and gave the guards. But many observers believe that these messages conceal the truth.
сряда, 28 октомври 2009 г.
What Barack Obama has a clock
WATCHMATRIX
Pictured is my Oberheim Matrix-6 and the Jorg Grey 6500 Series Chronograph - Barrack Obama's watch. I started a new blog on watches, WATCHMATRIX. I'll be posting watches I like, and watches I find to be uniquely interesting. Check it out.
The Oberheim Matrix-6 was my first synthesizer, hence matrix.
Eggplant
Eggplant is a cold-sensitive vegetable that requires a long warm season for best yields. The culture of eggplant is similar to that of bell pepper, with transplants being set in the garden after all danger of frost is past. Eggplants are slightly larger plants than peppers and are spaced slightly farther apart. Eggplant requires careful attention for a good harvest. Small-fruited, exotic-colored and ornamental varieties can be grown in containers and used for decorations.
Recommended Varieties
Large Oval Fruit
Dusky (60 days to harvest, good size, early production)
Epic (64 days, tear-drop shaped)
Black Bell (68 days, round to oval, productive)
Black Magic (72 days)
Classic (76 days, elongated oval, high quality)
Black Beauty (OP-80 days)
Burpee Hybrid (80 days)
Ghostbuster (80 days; white, slightly sweeter than purple types; 6 to 7 inch oval).
Elongated Fruit
Ichiban (70 days)
Slim Jim (OP-70 days; lavender, turning purple when peanut-sized; good in pots)
Little Fingers (OP-68 days; 6 to 8 inch, long, slim fruit in clusters).
Ornamental Fruit
Easter Egg (52 days; small white, egg-sized, shaped, turning yellow at maturity; edible ornamental)
When to Plant
Eggplant is best started from transplants. Select plants in cell packs or individual containers. It is important to get the plants off to a proper start. Do not plant too early. Transplant after the soil has warmed and the danger of frost has passed. Eggplants are more susceptible than tomato plants to injury from low temperatures and do not grow until temperatures warm.
Spacing & Depth
Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in the row, or even closer for small fruited types. Three to six plants are usually sufficient for most families unless eggplant is a favorite vegetable, eaten often. Allow 30 to 36 inches between rows or space plants 24 inches apart in all directions in raised beds.
Care
Use starter fertilizer for transplanting. Side-dress nitrogen fertilizer when the plants are half grown and again immediately after harvest of the first fruits. Given sufficient moisture and fertility, eggplant thrives in the heat of summer. The plants tolerate dry weather after they are well established but should be irrigated during extended dry periods for continued peak production.
Harvesting
Harvest the fruits when they are 6 to 8 inches long and still glossy. Use a knife or pruning shears rather than breaking or twisting the stems. Many eggplant varieties have small prickly thorns on the stem and calyx, so exercise caution or wear gloves when harvesting. Leave the large (usually green) calyx attached to the fruit.
When the fruits become dull or brown, they are too mature for culinary use and should be cut off and discarded. Overmature fruits are spongy and seedy and may be bitter. Even properly harvested fruits do not store well and should be eaten soon after they are harvested. Large, vigorous plants can yield as many as four to six fruits at the peak of the season.
Common Problems
Verticillium wilt causes yellowing, wilting and death of the plants.
Flea beetles cause tiny holes in the leaves. Damage can be severe, especially on young plants, if unchecked. These beetles can be controlled by applying an insecticide.
Questions & Answers
Q. I planted my eggplants early, but they did not grow very well.
A. They probably were planted while the soil was too cold. It is better to hold the plants (but keep them growing) until the soil warms. If necessary, repot into larger containers to maintain vigor. Mulching with black plastic film can help warm the soil,, especially in northern areas. Floating row covers can help with cool, early seasons as well as bar harmful insects from succulent young plants.
Selection & Storage
Harvest eggplants when they are young. Size is not always an indication of maturity. To test, hold the eggplant in your palm and gently press it with your thumb. If the flesh presses in but bounces back, it is ready for harvesting. If the flesh is hard and does not give, the eggplant is immature and too young to harvest. If the thumb indentation remains, the eggplant to over mature and may be completely brown inside and bitter with large tough seeds.
There is long-standing controversy about male and female eggplants, which is an inaccurate approach considering the fact that fruits are the product of sex and do not have it. However, it is folk wisdom worth some attention. Eggplants have a dimple at the blossom end. The dimple can be very round or oval in shape. The round ones seem to have more seeds and tend to be less meaty, so select the oval dimpled eggplant.
Eggplants bruise easily so harvest gently. Always cut the eggplant with the cap and some of the stem attached. Eggplants do not like cool temperatures so they do not store well. Harvest and use them immediately for best flavor. If you must store them, wrap them in plastic or use plastics and store for 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator. Be careful as it will soon develop soft brown spots and become bitter. Use them while the stem and cap are still greenish and rather fresh-looking.
сряда, 21 октомври 2009 г.
Longing for the depths
Longing for the depths
Each of these watches became increasingly more alluring and outrageous sports design and the reasons are both amateurs and experts among divers. Will tell you about watches that are excellence of clock and watch art, and their technology is so sophisticated that they can reach depths fantastic. Companies simply demonstrate their abilities.
Among the criteria that a clock must meet to be called "diving watch are those for resistance to shock waves and magnetic and dial must be sufficiently bright. The ring around the dial must be able to turn to more easily measured over time. Strap and lens must be sufficiently strong, a mechanism must function perfectly at depths exceeding 100 m.
Clocks with ease enter into this category are Rolex (Oyster 1926; Submariner 1953; Sea-Dweller 1971), Panerai (Luminor 1950), Blancpain (Fifty Fathoms 1953), Breitling (Superocean 1957), Jaeger-LeCoultre (Memovox Deep Sea 1959; Polaris 1963), Girard-Perregaux (Sea Hawk Deep Diver 1965), IWC (Aquatimer 1967), Omega (PloProf 1971) and Tag Heuer (Aquaracer, 1985).
Watch for big brands only way "up" that remains "down" when seeking to remain in orbit close to Earth. Last year, Rolex presented Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller Deepsea allowing diving to a depth of 3900 m. The other achievements are impressive, but remain far behind, such as Omega Ploprof, which is resistant to 1200 meters is hardly necessary to say, that such clock must have a release valve for helium. The reason for this is that helium molecules are among the smallest in nature, and work on greater depth in air is helium. Unpleasant consequence is that decompression can damage the clock.
A recent innovation is a device for measuring the depth of the company developed Favre-Leuba. Jaeger-LeCoultre made another instrument with the same function, working up to 80 m depth and used in Aquatimer Deep Two ... In the hands of masters clockworks is not only style but also your safety.
Each of these watches became increasingly more alluring and outrageous sports design and the reasons are both amateurs and experts among divers. Will tell you about watches that are excellence of clock and watch art, and their technology is so sophisticated that they can reach depths fantastic. Companies simply demonstrate their abilities.
Among the criteria that a clock must meet to be called "diving watch are those for resistance to shock waves and magnetic and dial must be sufficiently bright. The ring around the dial must be able to turn to more easily measured over time. Strap and lens must be sufficiently strong, a mechanism must function perfectly at depths exceeding 100 m.
Clocks with ease enter into this category are Rolex (Oyster 1926; Submariner 1953; Sea-Dweller 1971), Panerai (Luminor 1950), Blancpain (Fifty Fathoms 1953), Breitling (Superocean 1957), Jaeger-LeCoultre (Memovox Deep Sea 1959; Polaris 1963), Girard-Perregaux (Sea Hawk Deep Diver 1965), IWC (Aquatimer 1967), Omega (PloProf 1971) and Tag Heuer (Aquaracer, 1985).
Watch for big brands only way "up" that remains "down" when seeking to remain in orbit close to Earth. Last year, Rolex presented Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller Deepsea allowing diving to a depth of 3900 m. The other achievements are impressive, but remain far behind, such as Omega Ploprof, which is resistant to 1200 meters is hardly necessary to say, that such clock must have a release valve for helium. The reason for this is that helium molecules are among the smallest in nature, and work on greater depth in air is helium. Unpleasant consequence is that decompression can damage the clock.
A recent innovation is a device for measuring the depth of the company developed Favre-Leuba. Jaeger-LeCoultre made another instrument with the same function, working up to 80 m depth and used in Aquatimer Deep Two ... In the hands of masters clockworks is not only style but also your safety.
Albert Einstein's watch for 596 000 dollars
Albert Einstein's watch for 596 000 dollars
Nowadays to be rich, you should be smart. This is one of the simplest laws of jungle life. However, before geniuses do not always have the chance to be millionaires. Just such is the case of Albert Einstein, who could only afford to watch brand Longines. Today, this watch is worth more than many others, precisely because they stood on the hand of Albert Einstein.
Watch from an auction in 1931 with the original inscription "Prof. Albert Einstein" and the date it was purchased - February 16, 1931 - broke all records for a watch with this brand. It sold for a breathtaking 596 000 dollars. The buyer has remained anonymous, but this is the most expensive watch brand Longines sold than ever and nearly 20 times the original price paid Einstein.
Часовникът на Алберт Айнщайн за 596 000 долара
В днешни времена за да си богат, трябва да си умен. Това е един от простите закони на джунглата и на живота. Преди обаче гениите не винаги са имали шанса да бъдат милиардери. Точно такъв е случаят с Алберт Айнщайн, който можел да си позволи единствено часовник с марката Longines. Днес този часовник струва повече от много други, именно защото е стоял на ръката на Алберт Айнщайн.
На търг часовникът от 1931 година с оригинален надпис "Професор Алберт Айнщайн" и датата, която е бил закупен - 16 февруари, 1931 - счупи всички рекорди за часовник с тази марка. Той се продаде за главозамайващите 596 000 долара. Купувачът е останал анонимен, но това е най-скъпият часовник на марката Longines продаван някога и надвишава близо 20 пъти първоначалната цена, която Айнщайн е платил.
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