Es wird behauptet, dass die Fotos zweier Studenten im späten Teenageralter von einem Honigfänger als Köder benutzt wurden, um Abgeordnete zum Austausch expliziter Fotos zu verleiten.Das Paar, das jetzt Ende 20 ist, hatte jahrzehntealte Bilder von sich, die von einem mutmaßlichen Betrüger verwendet wurden, der es auf mehr als 20 Parlamentsmitglieder, Forscher und Journalisten abgesehen hatte.Die Hintermänner der Verschwörung kontaktierten potenzielle Opfer über die Messenger-App WhatsApp oder die...
Controversial US philosopher who sought to understand and explain the science of the mindDaniel Dennett, who has died aged 82, was a controversial philosopher whose writing on consciousness, artificial intelligence, cognitive science and evolutionary psychology helped shift Anglo-American philosophy from its focus on language and concepts towards a coalition with science.His naturalistic account of consciousness, purged as far as possible of first-person agency and qualitative experience, has...
Italian fashion designer who used exotic animal prints, embossed leather and distressed denim to create his flamboyant clothesAs Italian fashion went global in the later 20th century, it diverged into two schools: the sensuous, soft in silhouette and touch, and the boldly sexual, flamboyant to the eye. The first, and lasting, head of the sexy school was Roberto Cavalli, who has died aged 83.The material bases for both schools were the nation’s specialist textiles and leather firms: for Cavalli,...
Add another one to the list. Fightful Select is reporting that Von Wagner was also released by WWE last week. Although the name never surfaced along with the others, the top NXT Superstar was reportedly included with the five talents we reported about last Friday evening. Von Wagner had been featured prominently on NXT programming […] The post WWE Releases Von Wagner first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.
Shelburne Museum docent enjoyed traveling and exploring varied cultures Mary Hagen, a longtime resident of Shelburne, Vt., passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024, at 90 years of age, after a brief illness. She was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Byrde and J. John Johannsen. Mary attended the University of Minnesota, where she met and married Ronald L. Hagen, her husband of 26 years. Mary lived a full life and, with her friends and daughters, traveled to...
Westford man had many interests, including music, science, astronomy and the N.Y. Giants After a long illness, Jim Pittala died at his home in Westford, Vt., on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Jim was born on March 19, 1949, in Brooklyn to Edward and Ann Pittala. He was christened Vincent Richard Pittala, after an uncle who died in World War II, but he was always known as “Jim” to his family and friends. After Brooklyn, his family moved to Wyckoff, N.J., where Jim...
Longtime nurse deeply respected the natural world and excelled at arranging beauty in small spaces Sylvia A. Weinhagen of Burlington, Vt., died on April 16, 2024, with family by her side. She was 88, so what she died from is immaterial. What is important is that it was a long, full life. Long and full does not mean easy. Sylvia was tough, resilient and feisty until the very end. She had a real wisdom that came from life experience. She started life in Essex...
UVM alumni remained a loyal Catamount fan throughout the years Jack Lylis of South Burlington, Vt., passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024, surrounded by his family in a room filled with so much love and gratitude. He received a BS and MS from the University of Vermont from 1960-1966 and remained a loyal Catamount fan until his final days. He is survived by his wife, Sara; daughter Amanda Ahmadi; son-in-law, Afi Ahmadi; grandchildren, Maddie and Trevor...
Heart transplant recipient inspired hundreds of people to live their best lives Anne Buckley, 51, of South Burlington, peacefully transitioned from this world to her next great adventure on April 8, 2024, while at the Miller-McClure Respite house, after a long-fought battle with heart disease. As always, her timing was impeccable, following the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse! Anne was blessed with over 13 extra years through a heart transplant in...
Lifelong supporter and champion of women and girls established one of the first domestic violence shelters in Vermont Carol Ann Sheperdson passed on March 5, 2024, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, Vt., from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Ann was born in Pittsfield, Mass., in 1951 and grew up in Worcester, Mass., with her parents, Virginia June Sheperdson and John Parry Sheperdson, and her brother, William Parry “Bill” Sheperdson. Ann...
Musician and veteran teacher taught at numerous one room schoolhouses Chip Hedler passed away in his home in South Strafford, Vt., on March 19, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Maria Cabri; his stepchildren, Cedar Davidson and Gioia Cabri; and his siblings, Susan, Martin and Alan Hedler. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on May 13, 1945, to Doris Sing and Richard Hedler. He initially attended the University of Toledo, but he was drafted and served as a medic in...
Founder of Burlington-based communications company contributed to many charitable causes David Elchanan Gladstone, 72, of Shelburne, died peacefully, April 12, 2024, with his loving wife and daughter by his side. Born in Burlington, Vt., he was the son of the late Dr. Arthur Gladstone and the late Esther (Dinner) Gladstone. David graduated from Vassar College and received his MBA from the University of Vermont. David was a businessman. He was the founder and...