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Cornerstone Overseas Investment Limited
The cornerstone (or foundation stone or setting stone) is the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation. All other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire structure. Over time a cornerstone became a ceremonial masonry stone, or replica, set in a prominent location on the outside of a building, with an inscription on the stone indicating the construction dates of the building and the names of architect, builder, and other significant individuals. The rite of laying a cornerstone is an important cultural component of eastern architecture and metaphorically in sacred architecture generally. Some cornerstones include time capsules from, or engravings commemorating, the time a particular building was built. History The ceremony typically involved the placing of offerings of grain, wine and oil on or under the stone. These were symbolic of the produce and the people of the land and the means of their subsistence. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cornerstone (other)
A cornerstone is a ceremonial masonry stone set in a prominent location on the outside of a building. Cornerstone may also refer to: Companies and organizations * Cornerstone (agency), a New York-based creative agency *Cornerstone, an imprint of Random House UK * Cornerstone (charity), a Scottish charity providing support and care for people with disabilities * Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., an American cloud-based talent management software company * Cornerstone Policy Research and its legislative action arm Cornerstone-Action, a U.S. political organization based in the state of New Hampshire *Cornerstone Research, an economic and financial consulting firm in the United States *Cornerstone Theater Company, a Los Angeles–based theater company *Cornerstones F.C., a Ghanaian football club * Cornerstone Church (other) * Cornerstone Barristers Music * Cornerstone (Austrian Band), AOR-group * Cornerstone, Danish hard rock group formed by Doogie White *Cornerstone Festiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
