Geology and Jurassic paleogeography of the Mt. Primo-Mt. Castel Santa Maria ridge and neighbouring areas (Northern Apennines, Italy)

This paper presents the results of a geological mapping project across the Mt. Primo ridge and neighbouring areas (Umbria-Marche Domain – Northern Apennines), where a thick Meso-Cenozoic carbonate succession is exposed. A geological map on the 1:15,000 scale, illustrates the main stratigraphic, paleogeographic and structural features of the area. The geometries of Jurassic stratigraphic units, were mainly controlled by the complex submarine topography resulting from an Early Jurassic extensional phase. The three-dimensional distribution of Jurassic rocks in turn conditioned the structural evolution of this part of the Apennines during the chain building phase

Geology of the Northern Simbruini Mts. (Abruzzo – Italy)

This paper presents the results of a geological mapping project across the northern portion of the Simbruini Mts. (Latium-Abruzzi Domain – Central Apennines), where a thick Cretaceous and Miocene carbonate succession, followed by a thick upper Miocene terrigenous foredeep succession, is exposed. The terrigenous succession also includes a peculiar lithoclastic unit (‘brecce della Renga fm.’), whose sedimentation is linked to pre-orogenic (TortonianMessinian) extensional tectonics. The study area experienced late Messinian-early Pliocene compression, which is the Apennine chain building phase, followed by Quaternary postorogenic extension, related to the opening of the Tyrrhenian basin. A geological map, at 1:20,000 scale, illustrates the main stratigraphic and structural features of the area

Detrital events within pelagic deposits of the Umbria-Marche basin (Northern Apennines, Italy). Further evidence of Early Cretaceous tectonics

Re-sedimented deposits characterize different stratigraphical intervals in the pelagic successions of the Umbria-Marche-Sabina Domain (Central and Northern Apennines, Italy). Three stratigraphic sections of the Maiolica and Marne a Fucoidi Formations, characterized by breccias and calcarenites embedded in pelagic sediments, were sampled across the Mt. Primo area (Umbria- Marche Ridge, Northern Apennines). Facies analysis indicates a gravity-driven origin for the clastic levels, interpreted as debris-flows, or turbidity flows. The massive lensoid-to-tabular levels are composed of loose shallow-water benthic material, sourced from an unknown carbonate platform, associated with: i) lithoclasts made of Lower Jurassic and Lower Cretaceous shallow-water carbonates; ii) Jurassic mudstones and wackestones referable to the pelagic succession; iii) calpionellid/radiolarian-rich soft pebbles (Maiolica-type facies). The compositional features of the studied detrital deposits imply submarine exposure and dismantling of portions of the stratigraphic succession older than the Barremian/Aptian, which had to be buried in the late Early Cretaceous. Such evidence led us to refer the investigated clastic event to an extensional tectonic phase. Our interpretation well fits with data coming from different geological settings of Italy, strongly suggesting the occurrence of a widespread extensional phase in the late Early Cretaceous

The Effects of Charismatic Communication Training on Leader Communication Effectiveness

This study investigated whether a two-hour leadership course in charismatic communication would result in improved leader communication effectiveness. Ninety two organizational leaders participated in the study, as well as 955 of their followers. Leader participants were divided into experimental and control conditions and a pretest-posttest research design was used to evaluate the effects of training on leader charismatic communication self-efficacy and charismatic communication behaviors. Follower perception of leader communication effectiveness was evaluated using a simple time series design. Results indicated those in the training condition had significantly greater charismatic communication self-efficacy and behavioral ability than those in the non-training condition. Follower rating of leader communication effectiveness, however, did not show significant change following leader charismatic communication training. This study has implications for charismatic communication research, leader communication effectiveness, and the development of charismatic communication curriculum in organizations. Background, methodology, limitations, results, and implications for future research are discussed

“Discovery” focus as an impetus for organizational learning

The University of Nevada Las Vegas Libraries\u27 focus on the concept of discovery and the tools and processes that enable our users to find information began with an organizational review of the Libraries\u27 Technical Services Division. This article outlines the phases of this review and subsequent planning and organizational commitment to discovery. Using the theoretical lens of organizational learning, it highlights how the emerging focus on discovery has provided an impetus for genuine learning and change

MEI-GSR Holdings, LLC v. Peppermill Casinos, Inc., 134 Nev. Adv. Op. 31 (May 3, 2018)

The Court held that jury instructions must be aligned with a Nevada statute if the Nevada statute has plain meaning via “facially clear” language. Further, the Court determined there must be discretionary abuse by a district court if an appellate court over rules its decision regarding a motion to amend, a motion to compel discovery, a motion for case concluding sanctions, or a motion in limine regarding evidence. The Court concluded that NRS 600A.060 does not preclude a court from awarding attorney fees via other appropriate statutes

Clark County v. HQ Metro, LLC, 134 Nev., Adv. Op. 56 (Aug. 2, 2018) (en banc)

The Court held that condemnation compensation is due to the party who lost a right to property when a court orders eminent domain to a government entity

In Re Dish Network Derivation Litig., 133 Nev. Adv. Op. 61 (Sept. 14, 2017)

The Court determined that the Auerbach test should be applied when a Special Litigation Committee (SLC) files a motion to defer a derivative claim. A derivative claim is dismissible if the SLC was independent and conducted a good faith investigation when it concluded litigation would not be in the company’s best interest

King, P.E. v. St. Clair, 134 Nev. Adv. Op. 18 (Mar. 29, 2018)

There must be clear and convincing, substantial evidence that a real property owner intentionally abandoned his water rights in order for the Court to find he actually abandoned them

Mullner v. State, 133 Nev. Adv. Op. 98 (Dec. 7, 2017)

A court can use offenses committed as a juvenile, but charged and convicted as an adult, when it considers habitual criminal sentencing, especially if the offender’s past convictions are similar to the crime currently being considered for sentencing