Danny karam biography
Underbelly: The Golden Mile
Season of television series
Underbelly: The Golden Mile, the third series of Nine Network's crime drama series Underbelly, originally aired from 11 April to 27 June 2010. It is a thirteen-part series loosely based on real events that stemmed from the mile-long nightclub/red light district in the Sydney suburb of Kings Cross, also known as the "Golden Mile", between 1988 and 1999. It primarily depicts the organized crimes in Kings Cross and the police corruption leading up to the 1995 Wood Royal Commission. It is a prequel to Underbelly, which was about the Melbourne gangland killings, and a sequel to Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities. Among the characters presented are John Ibrahim, Kim Hollingsworth, George Freeman, Lenny McPherson and MP John Hatton. Some of the characters, particularly those of the NSW Police, reprise their roles from A Tale of Two Cities.
The series premiered on the Nine Network on 11 April 2010 at 8.30 pm, with the double episode premiere attracting an average of 2.23 million viewers nationally, in the mainland capitals. The series also premiered on TV3 in New Zealand on Wednesday 5 May 2010 at 8:30 pm.
Synopsis
The series begins in 1988, a year after the events of the previous series. An intelligent but rebellious Lebanese high school boy named John Ibrahim joins his friends in Kings Cross with plans and dreams of making a fortune. Throughout the series the plot shows how John began his entrepreneurship by working for underworld figures like George Freeman and Lenny McPherson, who at the time were the ultimate kings of the Cross. The series also shows the corruption within NSW Police ranks stationed in Kings Cross, particularly Trevor Haken, Jim Egan and Dennis Kelly, who reprise their roles from Season 2 and Graham "Chook" Fowler, Eddie "Parrot" Gould and Neville "Scully" Scullion.
George Freeman dies from an asthma attack, leaving the Cross up for Dany Karam, a highly regarded chef and restaurateur hailing from Sydney. With over two decades of experience, Dany is widely acclaimed for his culinary prowess, passion for quality produce and delivering a superior customer experience. With a specialisation in steak and a profound appreciation for the finest cuts of meat, Dany has garnered a well-deserved reputation for his expertise in this realm. Beyond his professional achievements, Dany treasures his role as a dedicated family man, recognising the significance of maintaining a harmonious balance between his personal and culinary pursuits.However, his culinary talents encompass more than just steak, as he passionately embraces his Lebanese heritage, infusing his dishes with its vibrant flavours. Dany's commitment to excellence extends to his choice of ingredients, as he places great emphasis on sourcing and utilising fresh local produce to craft exceptional creations.
Michael Kanaan
Australian triple murderer from Sydney (born 1975)
Michael Kanaan | |
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| Born | (1975-05-23) 23 May 1975 (age 49) Australia |
| Other names | "Doc" |
| Criminal charge | Murder × 3, malicious wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm × 4, discharge firearm with intent to prevent lawful apprehension × 1, accessory after the fact to malicious wounding × 1 |
| Penalty | 3 × life imprisonment + 50 years 4 months |
Michael Kanaan (born 23 May 1975) is an Australian gangster and triple murderer from Sydney, currently serving three sentences of life imprisonment plus 50 years and 4 months without the possibility of parole, for the murder of three people and other offences, all committed in Sydney between 17 July 1998 and 22 December 1998. In the drama series Underbelly: The Golden Mile, he was portrayed by actor Ryan Corr.
Early years
Kanaan was born into a Lebanese Christian family. A psychologist's report in 2001 indicated that Kanaan experienced a normal, stable upbringing, that he and his family had a deep devotion to the Christian faith and that he abstained from the consumption of alcohol. He attended CBHS Lewisham in Sydney and achieved a good result in his Higher School Certificate. He entered a degree course at university with a view to entering the Australian Federal Police, but following a conviction for an assault charge, he instead entered the computer industry.
DK's Boys
In the late 1990s, Danny Karam formed a criminal gang using his own initials: DK's Boys. Karam and the gang's principal criminal activity was the distribution and sale of cocaine in the inner-Sydney suburb of Kings Cross. Other members included Kanaan, Rabeeh Mawas, Wassim El-Assaad, Charlie Gea Gea, Saleh Jamal, and a further male who would later be given the pseudonym Alan Rossini. Karam's gang was made up of predominately Middle-Eastern men from the suburbs in Sydney's inner-city, where the gang al Dr. Dany Abi Karam brings a wealth of experience in teaching within the higher education sector. His Long experience regarding teaching in universities enhancing teaching methods (Cooperative Learning) and skills has enriched his career and communication with students as well. His experience, (more than one decade and a half), in Graphic Design TV production and Animation add a value to his teaching in class where student can directly feel the approach between academic techniques and professional ones which will help a lot after graduation since it is based on real applications in domain. Beyond his instructional pursuits, he actively participates in curriculum and syllabi development, merging courses and adding new ones as a member of committee suggested by administration, plus, serving in reviewing, analyzing and updating CGA program to Bachelor one. Dr. Abi Karam has publications in prestigious journals and magazines. His research spans across Arts and Philosophy of Arts fields utilizing content analysis and comparison methodologies. Furthermore, Dr. Abi Karam has special skills in painting and illustration drawing where he organized several exhibitions based on impressionist techniques. Dr. Dany Abi Karam, PhD