Shaler is a classic example of cross-stratification - a structure produced from thin, inclined layers of sediment.

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Yet another source of Mr Blair's self-confidence is a feeling that Britain could play a pivotal role in Europe's complex structure of cross-border defence relationships.

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That idea made so much sense that the two companies had reached agreement on most of the issues usually impeding cross-border mergers, such as legal structure, governance arrangements, business strategy and dividend policy.

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Meanwhile the Richard Ivey School of Business has also announced a revamp of its MBA course structure, incorporating what it calls "cross-enterprise leadership".

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Committees have been described as the "engine room" of Assembly scrutiny and for weeks now, the cross-party Business Committee has been locked in discussions about their future structure.

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When LG switched from a traditional structure--a network of companies with a web of cross- shareholdings under family control--to an American-style holding company, LG Corp.

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Other rules constraining law firm structure, such as rigid rules on conflicts of interest and restrictions on cross-border practice, may also fall.

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The global network structure of the largest public accounting firms sells a brand image of strength, confidence, and cross-border seamless service delivery.

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