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  Celadon City - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Celadon City (Tamamushi City (タマムシシティ Tamamushi Shiti) in the Japanese version) is a fictional city in the Kanto region in the Pokémon series.
Celadon Mansion is a large apartment building in the north side of the city.
Saffron and Celadon form the second most populated metropolitan area in the Pokémon World (the most populated is Lilycove City).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Celadon_City   (587 words)

  
 Glossary: Celadon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The name "Celadon" has long been thought to have come from the analogy of the color with the green ribbons of the robe worn on stage by the shepherd Celadon, hero of the pastoral romance L'Astrée, by Honoré d'Urfé;.
Recently, scholars have put forth the theory that the name "Celadon" might alternatively derive from a corruption of the name Saladin, a Sultan who in AD 1171 are known to have sent a gift of such ceramics to the Sultan of Damascus.
The term "Celadon" is today used in at least three different ways as denoting a color, a glaze and a ware.
www.gotheborg.com /glossary/data/celadon.shtml   (322 words)

  
 Celadon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Celadon is a type of pottery having a pale green glaze, originally produced in Longquan city, Zhejiang province, China.
Colors of the celadon glaze range from blue, blue-green through many shades of green, and finally to a dark grey, depending on the thickness of the applied glaze, and the type of clay to which it is applied.
Celadon is also the name of a trucking company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving the United States and other parts of North America.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/C/Celadon.htm   (319 words)

  
 Longquan celadon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This tripod planter from the Ming Dynasty is an example of Longquan celadon.
It is housed in the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Longquan celadon (龙泉青瓷) is a variety of celadon pottery produced in Longquan city, Zhejiang province, China.
By the Southern Song and Yuan Dynasty (1127-1368 B.C), Longquan Celadon entered a most prosperous period during which the skill of making celadon had reached a new height and gradually formed a comprehensive celadon kiln system centering on Longquan town.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Longquan_Celadon   (296 words)

  
 Celadon
A green glaze was in use in China by the 7th century, and during the Song dynasty (960-1280) this developed to a jade-like substance.
Celadon technique was arguably perfected by the 12th and 13th century, when it depended solely on balanced form.
Sisatchanalai celadon was recovered from the Nanyang, Longquan and Royal Nanhai shipwrecks.
www.mingwrecks.com /celadon.html   (299 words)

  
 Lampangkoon - Celadon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Celadon is an ancient grey-green stoneware glaze which is obtained by a small percentage of iron oxide in the raw materials of the glaze batch and firing under reducing conditions so that the iron is in the ferrous state.
Celadon wares were of Chinese origin with grey-green dark-colored and thirdly-glazed wares.
The name was derived from Celadon, a shepherd in the 17th century French play L'Astrée who wore grey-green ribbons and cloak.
www.tcie.com /lptcraft/celadon.html   (170 words)

  
 ArtLex's Cb-Cg page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Celadon ware was developed and perfected during the prosperous Sung [or Song] dynasty (960-1279).
The pigment known as celadon green is also called green earth, the main ingredient of which is celadonite, an iron silicate.
Chinese and Korean celadon porcelain was named for the resemblance of its color to this pigment.
www.artlex.com /ArtLex/Cb.html   (1275 words)

  
 SANSAI CELADON - - Company Profile
Celadon is French word for a kind of high-fired stoneware which the surface of glaze is lustrous and jadelike.
The Celadon glazes covered with a natural feldspathic, wood-ash glaze, in which iron is present, and fired in a reduction atmosphere to a temperature of about 1280 centigrade
Sansai Celadon produces its range of dinnerware as well as vases and lamps that are equally suitable for homes and hotels.
chmai.loxinfo.co.th /~sceladon/htm/company.htm   (313 words)

  
 Koryo celadon
The name Koryo Celadon comes from the fact that this art was first practiced during the period of Korean history known as the Koryo period – that being the period from 918 to 1392 C.E..
Koryo Celadon is uniquely Korean in that it exhibits the artistic lines and shapes that all traditional Korean art does.
The colors that are achieved in Koryo Celadon artwork are the result of the inlaying of fl and white pigments.
dede.essortment.com /koryoceladon_rkyu.htm   (543 words)

  
 NOVICA - Celadon ceramic bowls, 'Jade's Beauty' (pair)
They are a fine example of the exquisite celadon work of Boonsant Photikanond who goes on to tell us about the intricacies of his methods representing a centuries-old Thai art.
"...Celadon is a kind of high-fired stoneware where the glazed surface is lustrous.
Celadon glazes have traditionally been highly prized and the earliest known was coined "pi-se,"...
www.novica.com /itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=35594   (226 words)

  
 Song celadon vase   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Celadon refers to a wide variety of glazes that have in common a transparent gloss or semi-gloss surface, a range of color from gray green to blue green to jade green, and a tendency to 'craze' (the development of a network of crackle lines in the glaze).
Natives of Borneo hold Chinese celadon in high regard and consider it a fetish, a charm against sickness or misfortune.
The color variations are merely the result of the 'pooling' of the glaze in the low areas, where it would accumulate into a thicker layer, which would appear a darker value of the celadon green.
www.glendale.edu /ceramics/songceladonvase.html   (306 words)

  
 Baan Celadon - ChiangMai
Celadon is one kind of three main types of ceramics in Thailand.
Celadon production has also developed from its early beginnings 700 years ago to its present position as one of three types of ceramics in Thailand.
Celadon is a kind of high fired stoneware with a wood and ash glaze which is handmade by a traditional process.
www.chiangmai-online.com /baancel   (425 words)

  
 Lady Primrose's Celadon Collection
The name "Celadon" is derived from an ancient Chinese method of coloring pottery into various shades of green.
A new softness and suppleness, combined with the exhilarating scent of Celadon, is yours to experience with Celadon Moisturizing Body Creme.
Celadon Dusting Silk is the ideal denouement whether lavishing the skin after a shower or tub bath at break of dawn, or slipping into crisply scented sheets sprinkled with Celadon at day’s end.
www.sassafrasonline.net /products/gifts/lp_celadon.htm   (406 words)

  
 Celadon Pottery - what do all the symbols mean?
Celadon is more than art, it is the canvass of a culture.
The interpretation of celadon’s symbology is not as simple as it may appear.
The popularity of celadon undermined the purity of the Buddhist symbology and propelled the evolution of layered meaning behind the motifs on the pottery.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/expatriate_seoul/59350   (458 words)

  
 Trucking News - Celadon buys Roberson van division
A Celadon press release announced the purchase of the Roberson van unit Jan. 18.
Celadon plans to offer jobs to approximately 320 Roberson drivers and expects to integrate the operation “promptly” according to the press release.
During the early transition, Celadon officials will focus on the most favorable freight and discontinue hauling freight that does not fit the company’s operations; assist with driver retention and minimize the risk of unseated tractors following the acquisition; and operate a newer fleet with lower maintenance costs.
www.truckflix.com /news_article.php?newsid=1951   (289 words)

  
 W. P. Carey - CPA®12 - Portfolio - Celadon Trucking Services, Inc.
CELADON TRUCKING SERVICES, INC. (NasdaqNM:CLDN) is one of the ten largest truckload carriers in the U.S., with operations in Canada and Mexico.
Celadon was also one of the first trucking companies to become ISO 9002 certified.
Celadon was the first company with web-tracking in all three countries and are one of the first companies to adopt satellite tracking.
www.wpcarey.com /funds/cpa12/tenantdetail.aspx?&tenantid=000033219003   (136 words)

  
 The Enchanting Hue of Koryo Celadon - Jehovah's Witnesses Official Web Site
It is an example of the Korean pottery known as Koryo celadon, and it was given to former U.S. President Harry Truman in 1946 by the government of Korea.
The designation "Koryo celadon" refers to a unique type of ceramic first manufactured during the part of Korea's history known as the Koryo period (918-1392 C.E.).
By examining fragments of ancient celadon, they have created pieces that are identical to the originals in size and form, and a few potters claim to have succeeded in matching older Koryo celadon's enchanting hue.
www.watchtower.org /library/g/2000/11/22/article_01.htm   (1012 words)

  
 Open the Border, Already!
Even ING Barings, which managed Celadon's recent public securities offering and makes a market in the shares of the company, says Celadon is risky even with its current "strong buy" recommendation.
Celadon is hoping to get back into the fl this fiscal year.
But Celadon is weighted down by debt at $49.7 million, compared with $18.7 million in the 1999 fiscal year.
www.ooida.com /at_issue/NAFTA/Open_the_border.html   (933 words)

  
 Asian art home decor art gift from India,China,Nepal,Sri Lanka,Thailand,oriental home decoration catalog,asian ...
Celadon ware - Celadon is named after a character in Honoré d' Urfé's 1610 play, L'Astrée, a sheperd who wore a light green cloak with grey green ribbons.
Since celadon glaze is difficult to control as it melts at a critical point, it was often not applied all the way down to the base, to avoid problems of it sticking to the support.
Celadon was -re-introduced into Thailand from Burma at the beginning of the 20th century, and has since then, in fits and starts, enjoyed considerable export sucess.
www.asianart-homedecor.com   (3686 words)

  
 Welcome to Celadon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Celadon is itself an amenity, a gem set in the historic landscape of Beaufort, South Carolina.
From the welcoming tower at its entrance to the generous green spaces throughout, Celadon offers calming walks and beautiful destinations for residents and visitors alike.
By gracious design,  a mere five minutes is time enough to walk from home to the village center for a paper or a coffee, to pick up the mail at the neighborhood post office or to meet a child or grandchild just out of school.
www.celadonvillage.com /Main.htm   (152 words)

  
 Celadon Ceramic Slate (CertainTeed Corp.)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Celadon Ceramic Slate is backed by a 60-year limited, transferable warranty which includes additional up-front protection (please see our warranty brochure for specific details and limitations).
FirstFifteen™ Protection means that Celadon will cover 100% of the replacement costs for material and labor, including roof tear-off and disposal costs, in the event a manufacturing defect occurs during the first 15 years after installation.
Celadon will not assume any liability or responsibility for damage caused by the application of ceramic slate in alpine conditions unless plans have been pre-approved.
www.aecinfo.com /1/resourcefile/00/24/43/cel02.htm   (354 words)

  
 MetroActive Dining | Celadon
But once you get over the little glitches, a meal at Celadon, which is quite moderately priced and specializes in global comfort food, is a rewarding experience.
Celadon has a tile patio area next to the water (it's where the Napa River and Napa Creek converge) that would make a choice al fresco dining spot during the warm months.
Celadon is obviously not afraid to tout other restaurants since four posters advertising Berkeley's acclaimed eatery Chez Panisse adorn the walls.
www.metroactive.com /papers/sonoma/01.13.00/dining-0002.html   (777 words)

  
 Celadon Career Profile: Truck Driver   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
At every point throughout the trip, at least two Celadon employees are working together to insure the success of the delivery.
While Celadon does employ owner-operators, the vast majority of drivers are employees of Celadon.
Understanding the importance of having dependable solo drivers and teams, Celadon rewards its drivers with safety and longevity bonuses throughout the year as they meet the rigid safety and quality measures required.
truck.net /clients/celadon   (458 words)

  
 Celadon Expects Higher Fourth-Quarter Results
Trucking company Celadon Group (CLDN:Nasdaq - news - commentary - research - analysis) bumped up its fourth-quarter guidance on cost cutting and increased revenue.
The company now expects to earn 12 cents to 14 cents a share in the quarter, compared with a loss of 5 cents a share a year ago.
Celadon also warned that expenses associated with on-boarding and integrating 300 tractors and 800 trailers would negatively affect this quarter's results, but added that it expects the Mexican border to be opened sometime this summer, allowing Mexican trucks into the U.S., positively impacting earnings.
www.thestreet.com /tech/marketmovers/10028008.html   (144 words)

  
 Imaging Speeds Collections for Celadon
Celadon is a 2,600 power-unit truckload carrier based in Indianapolis, Ind., specializing in loads to and from Mexico.
For example, Celadon was the first truckload carrier to offer satellite tracking in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Gabbei said Celadon is working with Pegasus on an accounts receivable workflow process that will apply rules to overdue accounts and, once again, collections.
www.heavydutytrucking.com /2001/11/058a0111.asp   (872 words)

  
 Odyssey To Acquire Celadon
Celadon Group agreed to be acquired by a group of senior managers and Odyssey Investment Partners, a newly formed private investment fund based in New York that is making its first acquisition.
Celadon stock closed at $14.25 a share June 19 and has traded as high as $17 a share and as low as $10.625 a share during the last 12 months.
Celadon has enjoyed improving financial results since closing its freight-forwarding business in late 1995 and spinning off a package delivery company in 1996.
www.ttnews.com /members/topNews/0000014.html   (285 words)

  
 TTNews.Com: "Xtra, Celadon Cancel Mergers With Investors"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Indianapolis-based Celadon, a truckload carrier that specializes in service to Mexico, ended its arrangement with Odyssey, a private investment fund in New York, on Nov. 30.
Celadon also said it is reviewing strategic alternatives after its $20-a-share buyout by Odyssey was called off.
Celadon said it had satisfied all of the conditions in the merger agreement, but the deal fell through because Odyssey’s source of interim financing, Bankers Trust Corp., did not fund its commitment.
www.ttnews.com /members/printEdition/0000439.html   (308 words)

  
 Celadon Beach Resort Condos - Panama City Beach Rentals at Celadon
Highlights of Celadon Beach Resort include a lush, tropical Gulfside pool (heated seasonally), plus indoor pool with spa, large deck with dune walkovers, tennis courts, a fitness center, barbeque area and covered parking.
Celadon Beach Resort is located on the west end of Panama City Beach, near the entertainment and shopping district.
Celadon is a true beach escape with everything you could want all in one resort or only a short distance away.
celadon-beach-resort.panama-city-beach.com   (252 words)

  
 Celadon renames Canadian subsidiary
Celadon Group, a trucking conglomerate based in Indianapolis, IN, has changed the name of its Canadian trucking subsidiary to Celadon Canada Inc. from Gerth Transport Ltd.
Celadon acquired Gerth in 1998 and said the Kitchener, Ontario-based carrier is a key component of its Mexico-Canada service offerings.
Celadon added that its other trucking operation, Zipp Express, and its Mexican trucking unit, Jaguar, are also being rebranded to carry the Celadon logo and colors.
fleetowner.com /news/fleet_celadon_renames_canadian_2/index.html   (216 words)

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