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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Two plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Scranton barber's death
Two men accused of road rage that led to the March 2024 death of a barber from West Scranton pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Tuesday. Prosecutors say John Darko, 1330 Fords Pond Road, Glenburn Twp., and Paul Viscomi, 39 Van Sickle St., Scott Twp., were involved in a road-rage incident on Keyser Avenue that resulted in the death of Brian Nardella. Fatal road rage incident The men were charged in May 2024 after an investigation that began when officers responded to a head-on crash the morning of March 27, 2024, along North Keyser Avenue near Stanton Street, according to the criminal complaint. First responders found Nardella unresponsive and trapped in his SUV, which was on its roof in a parking lot at the bottom of an embankment on the northbound side of Keyser Avenue, police said. * John Darko (Submitted) * Paul Viscomi (Submitted) Show Caption 1 of 2 John Darko (Submitted) Expand Darko was lying in the grass on the northbound side of Keyser Avenue with an apparent broken left leg and right arm after he was ejected from his 2006 Chevy Silverado during the crash, according to police. Darko was conscious and alert. Crews extricated Nardella and transported him to Geisinger Community Medical Center, where he died, according to the complaint. Investigators with the Scranton Police Department and state police determined Darko and Viscomi had been jockeying for position at the time of the crash, charges read. Darko first tried to pass Viscomi and Viscomi sped up to block him. Darko hit a curb and then Viscomi's truck. The impact caused Darko to lose control of his truck, spin out, cross the double yellow line into oncoming traffic and strike Nardella's vehicle, court paperwork says. The impact pushed Nardella's Honda Passport backward and over a small embankment, causing it to roll over onto its roof, according to police. Darko's truck spun violently after the impact, ejecting Darko through the passenger window. State police reconstructed the crash, determining Darko was driving at least 61 mph before the collision, and Viscomi accelerated from 20 mph to at least 53 mph to stop Darko from merging. Nardella attempted to maneuver out of the way, and his airbag module showed he was driving at 30 mph when the crash happened, according to the charging documents. The speed limit is 35 mph where the crash occurred, police said. Darko and Viscomi are scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 9.
TECHx
06-03-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Snap Inc. Teams Up with VCUarts Qatar to Empower Future AR Innovators News Desk - 06/03/2025 ShareSnap Inc. has partnered with Virginia Commonwealth University School of Arts Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) to host an exclusive Augmented Reality (AR) workshop for 50 Foundation year and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) students at Web Summit Qatar. The session, titled 'Building a Snapchat Lens, Building Your Career,' offered students a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts and gain hands-on experience in the rapidly evolving AR field.Led by Joseph Darko, Snap Inc.'s Global Head of AR Developer Relations, the workshop showcased both the creative and technical potential of AR technology. Darko emphasized that Augmented Reality is the future of human connection, helping people express themselves and engage with the world around them in new ways. Over the years, Snap's AR technology has evolved from fun lenses to a powerful tool for personal expression and business innovation, with over 6 billion AR Lens plays daily on Snapchat worldwide, and more than 85% of daily users in the MENA region interacting with Lenses.Throughout the session, Snap taught students how to create their own Snapchat Lens, offering practical insights into succeeding within the AR developer community. By investing in AR, Snap is not only helping shape the future of communication but also empowering the next generation of AR developers in the MENA region, aligning with the region's digital transformation goals.'Augmented Reality is the next frontier in human connection, and it was incredible to share the secrets to AR success with the talented students at VCUarts Qatar,' said Joseph Darko. 'This workshop showcased how AR can amplify creativity, drive innovation across industries, and create career opportunities for aspiring developers.'Lejla Niksic, Director of Strategic Engagement at VCUarts Qatar, highlighted how this partnership empowers students to explore innovative technologies like AR and bridge the gap between creativity and the digital world. Niksic noted that collaborating with Snap helps VCUarts Qatar position itself as a key player in nurturing cutting-edge creative practices that align with industry needs and technological advancements.Varvera Guljajeva, Associate Professor of Kinetic Imaging at VCUarts Qatar, shared how her students found the workshop valuable, with one already planning to incorporate AR Lenses into their class project for greater interactivity.As the AR field continues to transform industries like fashion, sports, tourism, and AI, Snap's efforts at VCUarts Qatar highlight the growing demand for skilled AR developers in the MENA region. By supporting initiatives like the VCU workshop, Snap is helping the next generation of AR creators explore exciting career possibilities in the immersive world of Augmented Reality.
Snap Inc. Teams Up with VCUarts Qatar to Empower Future AR Innovators News Desk - Share Snap Inc. has partnered with Virginia Commonwealth University School of Arts Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) to host an exclusive Augmented Reality (AR) workshop for 50 Foundation year and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) students at Web Summit Qatar. The session, titled 'Building a Snapchat Lens, Building Your Career,' offered students a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts and gain hands-on experience in the rapidly evolving AR field. Led by Joseph Darko, Snap Inc.'s Global Head of AR Developer Relations, the workshop showcased both the creative and technical potential of AR technology. Darko emphasized that Augmented Reality is the future of human connection, helping people express themselves and engage with the world around them in new ways. Over the years, Snap's AR technology has evolved from fun lenses to a powerful tool for personal expression and business innovation, with over 6 billion AR Lens plays daily on Snapchat worldwide, and more than 85% of daily users in the MENA region interacting with Lenses. Throughout the session, Snap taught students how to create their own Snapchat Lens, offering practical insights into succeeding within the AR developer community. By investing in AR, Snap is not only helping shape the future of communication but also empowering the next generation of AR developers in the MENA region, aligning with the region's digital transformation goals. 'Augmented Reality is the next frontier in human connection, and it was incredible to share the secrets to AR success with the talented students at VCUarts Qatar,' said Joseph Darko. 'This workshop showcased how AR can amplify creativity, drive innovation across industries, and create career opportunities for aspiring developers.' Lejla Niksic, Director of Strategic Engagement at VCUarts Qatar, highlighted how this partnership empowers students to explore innovative technologies like AR and bridge the gap between creativity and the digital world. Niksic noted that collaborating with Snap helps VCUarts Qatar position itself as a key player in nurturing cutting-edge creative practices that align with industry needs and technological advancements. Varvera Guljajeva, Associate Professor of Kinetic Imaging at VCUarts Qatar, shared how her students found the workshop valuable, with one already planning to incorporate AR Lenses into their class project for greater interactivity. As the AR field continues to transform industries like fashion, sports, tourism, and AI, Snap's efforts at VCUarts Qatar highlight the growing demand for skilled AR developers in the MENA region. By supporting initiatives like the VCU workshop, Snap is helping the next generation of AR creators explore exciting career possibilities in the immersive world of Augmented Reality.
