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cairn,

pile of stones, usually conical in shape, raised as a landmark or a memorial. In prehistoric times it was usually erected over a burial. A barrowbarrow,
in archaeology, a burial mound. Earth and stone or timber are the usual construction materials; in parts of SE Asia stone and brick have entirely replaced earth. A barrow built primarily of stone is often called a cairn.
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cairn

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(engineering)

An artificial mound of rocks, stones, or masonry, usually conical or pyramidal, whose purpose is to designate or to aid in identifying a point of surveying or of cadastral importance.

cairn

A pile of stones heaped up for a landmark, memorial, or monument; a tumulus.

cairn

a small rough-haired breed of terrier originally from Scotland

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Licence PL378: Wintershall DEA (Operator) 76%, Cairn 12%, ONE-Dyas 12%

Cairn Energy PLC - Nova Update

The share sale happened during the pendency of the challenge Cairn had mounted against the retrospective tax demand with a three-member arbitration tribunal.

Cairn says final drafting of arbitration award against retro tax in process

Cairn Energy had in 2011 sold Cairn India to Vedanta.

Cairn gets fresh notice to pay Rs 10,247 cr tax

RPA is also on location to enroll employees and continually provide onsite financial and retirement planning and education to Cairn University employees.

Retirement Plan Advisors Welcomes Higher Education Client, Cairn University

"I am delighted Ian Tyler has agreed to become our new chairman given his extensive listed company and nonexecutive experience." Tyler said: "is is an exciting and challenging time for Cairn and I look forward to working with Simon, his management team and the board as we continue to seek to create and deliver material value for shareholders." | | Name: Ian Tyler Previous title: non-executive director, Cairn Energy Plc New title: chairman, Cairn Energy Plc In the spotlight

Change of chairman for Cairn

On-market sales of an aggregate 11.5% shareholding in Cairn India Limited (CIL) for a net cash consideration of US$1.3 bn.

-Cairn Energy PLC - Interim Management Statement

On 29 June 2012, Cairn Energy entered into an agreement with Citi for the offload of 66.76m shares, or a 3.5% stake, in Cairn India, which resulted in a reduction of its interest in the companyA to someA 18.3%.

Cairn Energy to further trim stake in Cairn India

The new conditions agreed by an Indian cabinet committee include the sharing of royalty payments with Cairn India's partner, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (NSI:ONGC).

Shareholders agree to sale of Cairn India stake to Vedanta

Cairn India has to pay a royalty to the Rajasthan government on oil it produces in the state.

Conditional clearance for Cairn sends wrong signals

In this paper we study the cairn field of Viirikallio, Laihia (Finland) as a complex site infused with ideology of the society that built them.

Places of importance and social communication: studying the pre-Roman cairn field of Viirikallio in Laihia, Finland/Sotsiaalse kommunikatsiooni ja tahtsusega kohad: eelrooma rauaaja kangurkalmete uurimisest Laihia Viirikallios Soomes

Since forming government, the Palaszczuk Government has invested millions in arts and cultural experiences in Cairns, including major infrastructure projects and arts programs that help connect communities and tell stories, Ms Enoch said.

Australia : Cairns arts and culture flourishes from Palaszczuk Government investment

Cairns, of Cheviot Court, owned up to all three charges at Airdrie Sheriff Court and returned for sentencing last week following the completion of reports examining her background.