newyorkpost--2020-12-11--The defense-industry swamp is eager to engulf the Biden administration

Just days after the presidential election , a new investment firm called Pine Island Acquisition Corporation quietly began trading on the New York Stock Exchange , with the prospect of becoming a notable player in the $ 2 trillion defense and aerospace industry .
The company ’ s greatest asset was not its relatively modest bankroll goal of $ 200 million , but its connections — deep ties to policy establishment figures shaping the incoming Biden administration .
In describing itself to potential investors , Pine Island ’ s prospectus boasted a leadership team with “ extensive access , insight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the defense sector .
In the dawning Biden era , that might be an understatement .
Pine Island was established as a “ blank-check company ” by Pine Island Capital , a small private-equity firm based in Fort Lauderdale .
Among that firm ’ s partners are Michèle Flournoy and Antony Blinken , two of the president-elect ’ s top foreign-policy advisers .
Blinken , who served as Vice President Joe Biden ’ s national-security adviser and , later , deputy secretary of state , is Biden ’ s pick to lead the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden ’ s nominee for defense secretary , is also listed as one of the firm ’ s “ DC Partners.
” Pine Island recently lowered its fundraising goal from an initial target of $ 300 million , a move that appears to have expedited its listing on the New York Stock Exchange .
While that move will reduce its available capital , it appears to position the company ’ s shareholders to benefit from any positive news stemming from a potential nomination of any of its partners .
According to a pre-IPO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are a key part of its selling proposition .
It touted its leadership as being “ uniquely positioned to capitalize ” on an anticipated increase in demand by the defense industry for certain key technologies .
Pine Island Capital boasts a striking mixture of Wall Street expertise and political access .
Its investment team includes former Merrill Lynch boss John Thain , who serves as chairman , and former Goldman Sachs private-equity chief Phil Cooper .
The company ’ s “ DC Partners ” include four former US senators , former House Majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of foreign-policy hands .
To date , Pine Island Capital has only publicized a handful of investments .
In July , the company purchased Meggitt Training Systems , which provides weapons training to the military and law enforcement .
Meggitt recently rebranded as InVeris Training Systems and tapped former Sen. Saxby Chambliss ( R ) as chairman , bolstering Pine Island ’ s bipartisan reach .
But Pine Island ’ s ties to the Biden team run particularly deep .
Co-founder Clyde Tuggle ran government affairs for Coca-Cola , which hired Biden ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an in-house lobbyist in 2012 .
Its Web site previously listed longtime Hunter Biden associate Rob Walker as an adviser but appears to have removed him after his name appeared in two sets of leaked e-mails purportedly showing controversial deals in which the Biden family was involved .
Members of Biden ’ s transition team already face scrutiny over their close ties to special-interest groups .
In particular , Flournoy has been targeted by progressive groups who see her as unacceptably hawkish .
In 2018 , she joined the board of Booz Allen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s largest defense contractors .
That same year , she and Blinken launched WestExec , an advisory firm specializing in geopolitical issues .
A 2018 report from the Project on Government Oversight ID ’ d more than 380 senior Pentagon officials who began working in the defense industry within two years of leaving government .
This revolving door has come under increased scrutiny in recent years , especially from Democrats .
Reps. Mark Pocan ( D-Wis. ) and Barbara Lee ( D-Calif. ) , both vocal opponents of increased defense spending , recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secretary beholden to contractors .
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal raised similar concerns during Mark Esper ’ s confirmation .
“ I am simultaneously concerned about the increasingly corporate culture at the Department of Defense , ” he said , “ and the growing consolidation of the defense industry.
” The sincerity of Democrats who sounded such alarms will be tested soon enough .
Companies like Pine Island are betting that Washington ’ s revolving door will be fully operational in a Biden administration .
Peter Schweizer is president of the Government Accountability Institute @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Just days after the presidential election, a new investment firm called Pine Island Acquisition Corporation quietly began trading on the New York Stock Exchange, with the prospect of becoming a notable player in the $2 trillion defense and aerospace industry. The company’s greatest asset was not its relatively modest bankroll goal of $200 million, but its connections — deep ties to policy establishment figures shaping the incoming Biden administration.
In describing itself to potential investors, Pine Island’s prospectus boasted a leadership team with “extensive access, insight, expertise and management skill” in the defense sector.
In the dawning Biden era, that might be an understatement.
Pine Island was established as a “blank-check company” by Pine Island Capital, a small private-equity firm based in Fort Lauderdale. Among that firm’s partners are Michèle Flournoy and Antony Blinken, two of the president-elect’s top foreign-policy advisers. Blinken, who served as Vice President Joe Biden’s national-security adviser and, later, deputy secretary of state, is Biden’s pick to lead the State Department. Gen. Lloyd Austin, Biden’s nominee for defense secretary, is also listed as one of the firm’s “DC Partners.”
Pine Island recently lowered its fundraising goal from an initial target of $300 million, a move that appears to have expedited its listing on the New York Stock Exchange. While that move will reduce its available capital, it appears to position the company’s shareholders to benefit from any positive news stemming from a potential nomination of any of its partners.
According to a pre-IPO filing, Pine Island’s connections are a key part of its selling proposition. It touted its leadership as being “uniquely positioned to capitalize” on an anticipated increase in demand by the defense industry for certain key technologies.
Pine Island Capital boasts a striking mixture of Wall Street expertise and political access. Its investment team includes former Merrill Lynch boss John Thain, who serves as chairman, and former Goldman Sachs private-equity chief Phil Cooper. The company’s “DC Partners” include four former US senators, former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt and a bipartisan set of foreign-policy hands.
To date, Pine Island Capital has only publicized a handful of investments. In July, the company purchased Meggitt Training Systems, which provides weapons training to the military and law enforcement. Meggitt recently rebranded as InVeris Training Systems and tapped former Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R) as chairman, bolstering Pine Island’s bipartisan reach.
But Pine Island’s ties to the Biden team run particularly deep. Co-founder Clyde Tuggle ran government affairs for Coca-Cola, which hired Biden’s niece, Missy Owens, as an in-house lobbyist in 2012. Its Web site previously listed longtime Hunter Biden associate Rob Walker as an adviser but appears to have removed him after his name appeared in two sets of leaked e-mails purportedly showing controversial deals in which the Biden family was involved.
Members of Biden’s transition team already face scrutiny over their close ties to special-interest groups. In particular, Flournoy has been targeted by progressive groups who see her as unacceptably hawkish. In 2018, she joined the board of Booz Allen Hamilton, one of the country’s largest defense contractors.
That same year, she and Blinken launched WestExec, an advisory firm specializing in geopolitical issues.
A 2018 report from the Project on Government Oversight ID’d more than 380 senior Pentagon officials who began working in the defense industry within two years of leaving government. This revolving door has come under increased scrutiny in recent years, especially from Democrats. Reps. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) and Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), both vocal opponents of increased defense spending, recently publicly advised Biden against nominating a defense secretary beholden to contractors.
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal raised similar concerns during Mark Esper’s confirmation. “I am simultaneously concerned about the increasingly corporate culture at the Department of Defense,” he said, “and the growing consolidation of the defense industry.”
The sincerity of Democrats who sounded such alarms will be tested soon enough. Companies like Pine Island are betting that Washington’s revolving door will be fully operational in a Biden administration.
Peter Schweizer is president of the Government Accountability Institute; Jacob McLeod is research director.


newyorkpost--2020-12-11--Sen. Mike Lee is wrong to think Latino, women’s museums will ‘divide us’

Elections-wise , 2020 was the year of the woman : first female vice president and a record number of women elected to Congress — all in the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment ’ s passage , guaranteeing women ’ s right to vote .
How ’ s about Sen. Mike Lee taking notice ?
The Utah Republican just single-handedly blocked Senate passage of legislation to create two new Smithsonian museums , one dedicated to Women ’ s History and another to the American Latino .
House passage came last year , and the Senate was set to follow when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further divide an already divided nation.
” No one wants that — but how exactly would these institutions divide ?
As New York ’ s own Rep. Carolyn Maloney noted , the Smithsonian already has several sub-museums .
If the Air & Space and the African-American History and Culture museums don ’ t harm us , how will these ?
It ’ s really no different from , say , the Met having a gallery for Asian art , one for Impressionist , etc .
: Different units join together to tell a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others , just deepening our understanding .
That ’ s why this legislation has enormous bipartisan support .
Lee should reconsider — and his colleagues , including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , ought to push him hard to do so .

Elections-wise, 2020 was the year of the woman: first female vice president and a record number of women elected to Congress — all in the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s passage, guaranteeing women’s right to vote. How’s about Sen. Mike Lee taking notice?
The Utah Republican just single-handedly blocked Senate passage of legislation to create two new Smithsonian museums, one dedicated to Women’s History and another to the American Latino.
House passage came last year, and the Senate was set to follow when Lee objected, claiming it would “further divide an already divided nation.” No one wants that — but how exactly would these institutions divide?
As New York’s own Rep. Carolyn Maloney noted, the Smithsonian already has several sub-museums. If the Air & Space and the African-American History and Culture museums don’t harm us, how will these?
It’s really no different from, say, the Met having a gallery for Asian art, one for Impressionist, etc.: Different units join together to tell a larger story. None is denigrating the others, just deepening our understanding.
That’s why this legislation has enormous bipartisan support. Lee should reconsider — and his colleagues, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, ought to push him hard to do so.


newyorkpost--2020-12-11--Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee’ on VOD, Paul Hogan’s Meta-Commentary on Has-Be

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee’ on VOD, Paul Hogan’s Meta-Commentary on Has-Been Fame and Other Random Crap

Now available on demand , The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee prompts one to ponder if any franchise will go unexhumed .
But this isn ’ t the third sequel to the 1986 smash Crocodile Dundee — no no , it ’ s far worse than that , a meta-comedy in which Paul Hogan plays Paul Hogan , and cheeky ’ 80s references abound .
I jotted down the words “ Bio-Dome extended universe ” only moments before the movie made a Son-in-Law reference , so it beat me to the hacky Pauly Shore joke .
Frustrating .
But that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the “ Paul Hogan ” persona in this movie insists , because he ’ s an old man caught in a new day ruled by that old bugaboo , political correctness .
I think I can hear your teeth clenching from here .
THE VERY EXCELLENT MR. DUNDEE : STREAM IT OR SKIP IT ?
The Gist : “ That ’ s just a character I played in a movie , ” Paul Hogan ( Paul Hogan ) insists .
See , he ’ s standing in front of a crowd of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large , terrifying snake , which is played by stock footage .
His game attempt ends up making shameful slow-news-day Entertainment Tonight headlines , since Paul ends up accidentally throwing the snake in a poor schoolteacher ’ s face .
Did it bite her ?
Was she poisoned ?
Rushed to the hospital ?
Did she lose a limb or die ?
We never find out , because this movie is about how Paul Hogan is sad .
Anyway , Paul Hogan goes home to his mansion to kick off a running joke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talented , although clueless moronic dumbass smoothie-sucking movie producers keep pitching a Son of Crocodile Dundee where his son is played by Will Smith — and when he points out that a Black man playing a white man ’ s son isn ’ t believable , he ’ s labeled racist .
THOSE LIBERAL HOLLYWOOD ELITES JUST DON ’ T UNDERSTAND REALITY AMIRITE .
Paul Hogan ’ s manager is on his case to work more , but he just wants to watch Ellen , take naps and chat with his adorable granddaughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He ’ s about to be knighted for being a comedy legend , and he tries to ho-hum his way out of it .
For no discernible reason other than to fruitlessly generate comedy , Paul Hogan hangs out with some of his ’ 80s contemporaries .
Olivia Newton-John ( Olivia Newton-John ) wants him for a fundraiser .
He hops in an Uber , and his driver is John Cleese ( John Cleese ) .
He hangs with Reginald VelJohnson ( Reginal- you get it by now ) .
Wayne Knight moves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his singing and tap dancing .
He has lunch with Chevy Chase , and everyone in the scene says what a nice guy Chevy is , toying with his reputation for being a notorious a-hole .
Meanwhile , Paul Hogan keeps experiencing accidental mishaps that sully his own rep — almost killing a nun , getting in a car chase with cops , etc .
The tabloids are eating him alive and his knighthood is in jeopardy , but Paul Hogan remains unflappable .
What Movies Will It Remind You Of ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hunter : Collision Course , except the movie already beat me to that joke too , when someone confuses Paul Hogan with late Aussie animal-botherer Steve Irwin .
Performance Worth Watching : I ’ m frankly shocked that Chevy Chase emerged from hiding to do this .
Memorable Dialogue : “ HE ’ S KILLED A NUN !
” shouts a bystander after Paul Hogan appears to have accidentally killed a nun Our Take : What a mess .
The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee ( nonsense title , by the way ) is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dimwitted inside-Hollywood-baseball jokes and People Falling into Swimming Pools .
It takes a comedy-ain ’ t-no-fun-anymore anti-P.C .
tack for a minute , but doesn ’ t even have the cojones to follow through with it .
It doesn ’ t follow through with anything , to be honest — Paul Hogan ’ s inner life , his outer life , his family life , his professional life .
The film stages a violent encounter with a Crocodile Dundee impersonator , indulges a random “ that ’ s not a knife ” musical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ singing Grease showtunes to a horrified audience , and the laughter , it does not come .
“ Paul Hogan ” is blase about all the newfound attention , and Paul Hogan looks bored , obligated , detached .
The whole endeavor is hacked up for barbecue — the writing , the editing , the intent , the characters .
The film ’ s meta-whatever and curdled satire mingles with slapstick and a big toxic slab of microwaved Velveeta in the third act .
None of it works .
The Crocodile Dundee character @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the type of comedy that would be deemed insensitive today ( grabbing a trans man ’ s crotch , etc . )
, and maybe his bland persona in The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee is reactionary commentary on his inability to do that in the 21st century ?
I grasp at straws .
The movie does too .
Our Call : SKIP IT .
The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee couldn ’ t make us laugh even if it was holding us at knifepoint .
John Serba is a freelance writer and film @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Read more of his work at johnserbaatlarge.com or follow him on Twitter : @ johnserba .
Where to stream The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee

Now available on demand, The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee prompts one to ponder if any franchise will go unexhumed. But this isn’t the third sequel to the 1986 smash Crocodile Dundee — no no, it’s far worse than that, a meta-comedy in which Paul Hogan plays Paul Hogan, and cheeky ’80s references abound. I jotted down the words “Bio-Dome extended universe” only moments before the movie made a Son-in-Law reference, so it beat me to the hacky Pauly Shore joke. Frustrating. But that’s not frustration — THIS is frustration, the “Paul Hogan” persona in this movie insists, because he’s an old man caught in a new day ruled by that old bugaboo, political correctness. I think I can hear your teeth clenching from here.
THE VERY EXCELLENT MR. DUNDEE: STREAM IT OR SKIP IT?
The Gist: “That’s just a character I played in a movie,” Paul Hogan (Paul Hogan) insists. See, he’s standing in front of a crowd of grade-schoolers who expect him to wrangle a large, terrifying snake, which is played by stock footage. His game attempt ends up making shameful slow-news-day Entertainment Tonight headlines, since Paul ends up accidentally throwing the snake in a poor schoolteacher’s face. Did it bite her? Was she poisoned? Rushed to the hospital? Did she lose a limb or die? We never find out, because this movie is about how Paul Hogan is sad.
Anyway, Paul Hogan goes home to his mansion to kick off a running joke about how his adult son is really talented, although clueless moronic dumbass smoothie-sucking movie producers keep pitching a Son of Crocodile Dundee where his son is played by Will Smith — and when he points out that a Black man playing a white man’s son isn’t believable, he’s labeled racist. THOSE LIBERAL HOLLYWOOD ELITES JUST DON’T UNDERSTAND REALITY AMIRITE. Paul Hogan’s manager is on his case to work more, but he just wants to watch Ellen, take naps and chat with his adorable granddaughter, who lives back in Australia. He’s about to be knighted for being a comedy legend, and he tries to ho-hum his way out of it.
For no discernible reason other than to fruitlessly generate comedy, Paul Hogan hangs out with some of his ’80s contemporaries. Olivia Newton-John (Olivia Newton-John) wants him for a fundraiser. He hops in an Uber, and his driver is John Cleese (John Cleese). He hangs with Reginald VelJohnson (Reginal- you get it by now). Wayne Knight moves into his house and drives him crazy with his singing and tap dancing. He has lunch with Chevy Chase, and everyone in the scene says what a nice guy Chevy is, toying with his reputation for being a notorious a-hole. Meanwhile, Paul Hogan keeps experiencing accidental mishaps that sully his own rep — almost killing a nun, getting in a car chase with cops, etc. The tabloids are eating him alive and his knighthood is in jeopardy, but Paul Hogan remains unflappable.
What Movies Will It Remind You Of?: I was going to say Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course, except the movie already beat me to that joke too, when someone confuses Paul Hogan with late Aussie animal-botherer Steve Irwin.
Performance Worth Watching: I’m frankly shocked that Chevy Chase emerged from hiding to do this.
Memorable Dialogue: “HE’S KILLED A NUN!” shouts a bystander after Paul Hogan appears to have accidentally killed a nun
Sex and Skin: Nun. Er, none.
Our Take: What a mess. The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee (nonsense title, by the way) is an 88-minute antidote to comedy full of dimwitted inside-Hollywood-baseball jokes and People Falling into Swimming Pools. It takes a comedy-ain’t-no-fun-anymore anti-P.C. tack for a minute, but doesn’t even have the cojones to follow through with it. It doesn’t follow through with anything, to be honest — Paul Hogan’s inner life, his outer life, his family life, his professional life. The film stages a violent encounter with a Crocodile Dundee impersonator, indulges a random “that’s not a knife” musical number and puts Paul Hogan on stage singing Grease showtunes to a horrified audience, and the laughter, it does not come.
“Paul Hogan” is blase about all the newfound attention, and Paul Hogan looks bored, obligated, detached. The whole endeavor is hacked up for barbecue — the writing, the editing, the intent, the characters. The film’s meta-whatever and curdled satire mingles with slapstick and a big toxic slab of microwaved Velveeta in the third act. None of it works. The Crocodile Dundee character was beloved for his big fish-outta-water personality and the type of comedy that would be deemed insensitive today (grabbing a trans man’s crotch, etc.), and maybe his bland persona in The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee is reactionary commentary on his inability to do that in the 21st century? I grasp at straws. The movie does too.
Our Call: SKIP IT. The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee couldn’t make us laugh even if it was holding us at knifepoint.
John Serba is a freelance writer and film critic based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Read more of his work at johnserbaatlarge.com or follow him on Twitter: @johnserba.
Where to stream The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee


newyorkpost--2020-12-11--Seahawks’ Jamal Adams ‘at peace’ with Jets, Adam Gase

Adam Gase believed he had a good relationship with Jamal ...

Jamal Adams may have ripped Adam Gase while forcing his way out of New York, but the All-Pro safety said he doesn’t regret how his departure from the Jets went down last summer as he prepares to face his original NFL team Sunday in a Seattle uniform.
Adams insisted Friday he no longer has a problem with the organization or Gase, who admitted earlier this week he was taken aback by his former star player’s parting criticisms.
“If Adam comes up to me and shakes my hand, I’m [going to] shake his hand. I’m at peace. I’m really a different guy,” Adams said on a Zoom call Friday from Seattle. “Adam Gase, we had a solid relationship. I don’t hate Adam Gase. I have no problem with Adam Gase. I just didn’t feel he handled certain situations well as a head coach. That’s just my opinion. … But there’s no hard feelings towards them.”
Earlier this season, Adams branded the Jets a “laughingstock” and claimed “they do not want to win.” He was dealt in July following a contract dispute with general manager Joe Douglas, landing the Jets two first-round picks, a third-rounder and safety Bradley McDougald.
Jamal Adams AP
“No regrets. Obviously, man, things happened the way it happened,” Adams said. “I had to do what I had to do to get out of my situation. And I’m happy to be here, I’m happy to be a Seattle Seahawk. I’m happy to be part of an organization that values me and respects me for who I am on and off the field.
“Honestly, the guys that make the decisions over there, they just didn’t value me like Seattle does.”
The 25-year-old Adams also revealed earlier this season that he battled depression during his three seasons in New York, in which the Jets went 16-32 with no playoff appearances.
“I have been working on myself on and off the field and I’m going to continue to get better. I’m at a different place in life and I’m happy. I’m beyond happy,” Adams said. “I was fighting it for so long, I didn’t speak about it.
“A lot of the days when I was in New York, I had to listen to music just to go into the building, just to stay positive and stay driven. I never had any suicidal thoughts or anything like that, but I knew I was going to make it out of the hole and I knew the storm was going to end one day.”
Adams missed four games earlier this season with shoulder issues, but his 7.5 sacks in eight games are a half-sack behind the NFL record for defensive backs — eight by the Cardinals’ Adrian Wilson in 2005.
“Obviously, breaking the record, I said I was going to do it last year when I failed. I always told myself whenever I put my mind to something I’m gonna get it done,” Adams said. “That’s just how I’m wired.
“It doesn’t matter what team is out there. It’s the next game. Obviously, we’re playing against the Jets and that is my former team. Would it be sweet? Yes, of course. But at the end of the day, I’m going out there to do my job and ultimately come out victorious. That’s what we’re shooting for.”
Adams noted that he isn’t reveling in the Jets’ 0-12 record, although he’s admittedly looking forward to “getting after” quarterback Sam Darnold — who Adams referred to as “one of my guys” — without a red non-contact practice jersey.
“I’m still gonna talk my noise [on the field], but I’m at peace with it, man,” Adams said. “At the end of the day I did what’s best for my family and myself and my career.
“I took a chance on myself at 24 years old. Many people didn’t think a 24-year-old would get out of his situation. They thought I was crazy, they thought I was a baby, but I stuck to it. I knew who I was as a person. I know my worth. And I have nothing but respect for the Jets organization. I pray one day that they do figure it out and they do get the ball rolling, because the fans deserve it over there.”


newyorkpost--2020-12-11--Rick Rubin facing trial for violating Hawaii quarantine order

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The music mega-producer reportedly has been given a court date in Hawaii for allegedly violating local restrictions regarding the coronavirus outbreak .
Kauai newspaper The Garden Island reported that a trial date of Feb. 9 , 2021 , has been set in a case against Rubin for violating quarantine order for off-island visitors in September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ busted walking on an empty stretch of beach near where he was staying , after a local videotaped him at a time that the island had a mandatory two-week quarantine period for visitors .
He was also reportedly being trailed on the beach by a lone paparazzo , who also snapped shots of the music pro shirtless with board shorts and a long beard .
The outlet said it is not known whether Rubin will need to appear in court as part of the trial .
A rep for Rubin did not immediately @ @ @ @ @

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Is Rick Rubin guilty of being a beach bum?
The music mega-producer reportedly has been given a court date in Hawaii for allegedly violating local restrictions regarding the coronavirus outbreak.
Kauai newspaper The Garden Island reported that a trial date of Feb. 9, 2021, has been set in a case against Rubin for violating quarantine order for off-island visitors in September.
The outlet reported that Rubin was busted walking on an empty stretch of beach near where he was staying, after a local videotaped him at a time that the island had a mandatory two-week quarantine period for visitors.
He was also reportedly being trailed on the beach by a lone paparazzo, who also snapped shots of the music pro shirtless with board shorts and a long beard.
The outlet said it is not known whether Rubin will need to appear in court as part of the trial.
A rep for Rubin did not immediately get back to us.


newyorkpost--2020-12-11--Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Alice In Borderland’ On Netflix, A Thriller Where People Play Life-And-Death

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Alice In Borderland’ On Netflix, A Thriller Where People Play Life-And-Death Games In An Abandoned Tokyo

Are we in the mood these days to see dystopian shows taking place in abandoned cities ?
Probably not .
But that doesn ’ t mean that shows of this nature , produced pre-pandemic , won ’ t try to get our attention .
Maybe they ’ ll even break through our ennui with plot or characters that will hold our interest .
Is the new Japanese thriller Alice In Borderland one of them ?
ALICE IN BORDERLAND : STREAM IT OR SKIP IT ?
Opening Shot : A young guy is intensely playing video games in his room , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ryohei Arisu ( Kento Yamazaki ) is directionless and a little depressed , playing video games and ignoring the efforts of his brother to find him a job .
His father decides to kick him out of the house if all he ’ s going to do is play video games all day .
As he walks towards Shibuya station , he asks his buddies to meet him for a drink .
His friend Karube ( Keita Machida ) is about to get fired for punching out his boss , who punches him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friend , Chota ( Yuki Morinaga ) , wants an excuse to blow off work ; he hates his job and isn ’ t good at it .
When they meet outside of Shibuya station , they goof around in the middle of the famous intersection in front , causing two cars to collide .
To avoid the cops , they hide in a train station bathroom , then the power goes out .
When they come out , all of Tokyo is empty ; there are no people as far as they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city to themselves , until a disembodied voice directs them to the game they are required to play .
At a gaming center a few blocks away , the three of them get involved in the game , along with a young woman named Shibuki ( Ayame Misaki ) who seems to know the parameters , and a scared high school girl .
In the first game , they are asked to choose a door marked “ Live ” or one marked “ Die ” in two minutes .
If they don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set on fire .
The high school girl chooses the wrong door and is immediately killed .
So when the rest of them go through the other door , Arisu starts to figure out the logic of the game , but not before some hairy moments that include Chota getting his leg severely burned .
When they come out of the game , though , they realize that it ’ s not the only game they ’ ll have to play in order to survive .
What Shows Will It Remind You Of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young adults or teenagers in them , like The Society , but none of them are as grim as Alice In Borderland .
Our Take : Alice In Borderland is based on a manga series that was written and illustrated by Haro Aso .
It feels like a story that would work well in graphic novel form ; Arisu eventually meets a girl named Usagi ( Tao Tsuchiya ) , whose playing these games by herself , and they try to figure out how to defeat whatever is running this game .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feels like it ’ s going to be relentlessly grim , and we don ’ t think anyone is in the mood to see empty city streets and life-or-death games these days .
The first episode doesn ’ t start out so grim ; when Arisu , Karube and Chota get together , they ’ re goofing around to an upbeat rock soundtrack , and it seems like the show is being set up as a coming-of-age dramedy .
Then it shifts gears so fast that the sprockets almost come off ; the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results in a lot of screaming , then the realization that winning this game means that they just have to play another game .
Eight episodes of this feel like they ’ re going to be relentless , even though we know that Arisu and his friends encounter more people as they go along .
Maybe we ’ re wrong and things will get more hopeful as Arisu and Usagi try to figure things out , but this already has the feeling we felt during the third season of The Walking Dead , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group was stuck in a grimy prison , and it just seemed to be one depressing event after another with no end .
Given the tone the show tried to impart during its first 20 or so minutes , it feels like it could come back to it .
We hope it does .
Parting Shot : After the surviving players get a 3-day visa for finishing the game , they realize that they ’ ll have to come back to play another game or be killed .
In the meantime we see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rooftop ; we ’ ll learn later that her name is Usagi .
Sleeper Star : This is a good spot to marvel at the scenes of downtown Tokyo where there is no one to be found .
The intersection in front of Shibuya Station is one of the busiest in the world , and to see it empty during the day was eerie .
Was that done via CGI ?
Shot early in the morning ?
Was the intersection actually barricaded for the shoot ?
However it was done , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Most Pilot-y Line : Karube tells Arisu , “ Stop hanging out with us and live a normal life .
You can do it.
” A bit of foreshadowing , maybe ?
Our Call : STREAM IT .
We ’ re recommending Alice In Borderland because , despite what seems like a depressing , dystopian set up , it shows flashes of having a sense of humor .
Let ’ s hope that the show has more of it in later episodes .
Joel Keller ( @ joelkeller ) writes about food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but he doesn ’ t kid himself : he ’ s a TV junkie .
His writing has appeared in the New York Times , Slate , Salon , RollingStone.com , VanityFair.com , Fast Company and elsewhere .

Are we in the mood these days to see dystopian shows taking place in abandoned cities? Probably not. But that doesn’t mean that shows of this nature, produced pre-pandemic, won’t try to get our attention. Maybe they’ll even break through our ennui with plot or characters that will hold our interest. Is the new Japanese thriller Alice In Borderland one of them?
ALICE IN BORDERLAND: STREAM IT OR SKIP IT?
Opening Shot: A young guy is intensely playing video games in his room, surrounded by monitors.
The Gist: Ryohei Arisu (Kento Yamazaki) is directionless and a little depressed, playing video games and ignoring the efforts of his brother to find him a job. His father decides to kick him out of the house if all he’s going to do is play video games all day. As he walks towards Shibuya station, he asks his buddies to meet him for a drink. His friend Karube (Keita Machida) is about to get fired for punching out his boss, who punches him for kissing his girlfriend. His other friend, Chota (Yuki Morinaga), wants an excuse to blow off work; he hates his job and isn’t good at it.
When they meet outside of Shibuya station, they goof around in the middle of the famous intersection in front, causing two cars to collide. To avoid the cops, they hide in a train station bathroom, then the power goes out. When they come out, all of Tokyo is empty; there are no people as far as they can see.
They figure they have the city to themselves, until a disembodied voice directs them to the game they are required to play. At a gaming center a few blocks away, the three of them get involved in the game, along with a young woman named Shibuki (Ayame Misaki) who seems to know the parameters, and a scared high school girl. In the first game, they are asked to choose a door marked “Live” or one marked “Die” in two minutes. If they don’t move, the room gets set on fire. The high school girl chooses the wrong door and is immediately killed. So when the rest of them go through the other door, Arisu starts to figure out the logic of the game, but not before some hairy moments that include Chota getting his leg severely burned.
When they come out of the game, though, they realize that it’s not the only game they’ll have to play in order to survive.
What Shows Will It Remind You Of? There are other apocalyptic shows with young adults or teenagers in them, like The Society, but none of them are as grim as Alice In Borderland.
Our Take: Alice In Borderland is based on a manga series that was written and illustrated by Haro Aso. It feels like a story that would work well in graphic novel form; Arisu eventually meets a girl named Usagi (Tao Tsuchiya), whose playing these games by herself, and they try to figure out how to defeat whatever is running this game. As a TV show, though, it feels like it’s going to be relentlessly grim, and we don’t think anyone is in the mood to see empty city streets and life-or-death games these days.
The first episode doesn’t start out so grim; when Arisu, Karube and Chota get together, they’re goofing around to an upbeat rock soundtrack, and it seems like the show is being set up as a coming-of-age dramedy. Then it shifts gears so fast that the sprockets almost come off; the game becomes this 50-50 proposition that just results in a lot of screaming, then the realization that winning this game means that they just have to play another game. Eight episodes of this feel like they’re going to be relentless, even though we know that Arisu and his friends encounter more people as they go along.
Maybe we’re wrong and things will get more hopeful as Arisu and Usagi try to figure things out, but this already has the feeling we felt during the third season of The Walking Dead, when there was no hope, the group was stuck in a grimy prison, and it just seemed to be one depressing event after another with no end. Given the tone the show tried to impart during its first 20 or so minutes, it feels like it could come back to it. We hope it does.
Sex and Skin: Nothing.
Parting Shot: After the surviving players get a 3-day visa for finishing the game, they realize that they’ll have to come back to play another game or be killed. In the meantime we see another person looking over the city from a rooftop; we’ll learn later that her name is Usagi.
Sleeper Star: This is a good spot to marvel at the scenes of downtown Tokyo where there is no one to be found. The intersection in front of Shibuya Station is one of the busiest in the world, and to see it empty during the day was eerie. Was that done via CGI? Shot early in the morning? Was the intersection actually barricaded for the shoot? However it was done, it was a very effective and creepy scene.
Most Pilot-y Line: Karube tells Arisu, “Stop hanging out with us and live a normal life. You can do it.” A bit of foreshadowing, maybe?
Our Call: STREAM IT. We’re recommending Alice In Borderland because, despite what seems like a depressing, dystopian set up, it shows flashes of having a sense of humor. Let’s hope that the show has more of it in later episodes.
Joel Keller (@joelkeller) writes about food, entertainment, parenting and tech, but he doesn’t kid himself: he’s a TV junkie. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Slate, Salon, RollingStone.com, VanityFair.com, Fast Company and elsewhere.
Stream Alice In Borderland On Netflix


newyorkpost--2020-12-11--Thrilling launches Black-Owned Everything collaboration with stylist Zerina Akers

If you ’ re looking to revamp your closet , then Thrilling is place to go .
The popular marketplace , which features vintage and second-hand items , hosts more than 150 boutiques .
But Thrilling is about more than being your first stop for epic fashions .
“ As a Black- and woman-owned business , celebrating diversity is critical to us .
95 % of our stores are women and/or POC owned , ” reads a statement on the Thrilling site .
And Thrilling Founder Shilla Kim-Parker has continued to push that mission forward , having launched several collaborations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The platform ’ s previous collection , titled Black Vintage , featured a variety of beautiful vintage dresses from Black-owned businesses .
And it ’ s hard not to admire the craft and beauty that went into these stunning pieces and stores .
So , it ’ s no surprise that its next collection would be just as amazing .
And with a collaborator like Zerina Akers , we already knew it would live up to the hype .
Akers is best known for her work as Beyoncé ’ s personal stylist — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the entertainer .
This includes her highly celebrated contribution to the superstar ’ s “ Black is King ” and “ Lemonade ” visual albums .
Her impeccable taste and ability to merge fashion with entertainment and folklore make her an expert at her craft .
And Akers added to her list of exciting ventures when she founded her Black-Owned Everything brand the past summer .
The brand , which launched on Instagram , celebrates entrepreneurship and highlights Black-owned businesses .
Since its launch , it has amassed more than 200,000 followers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to everything Akers stands for .
The collection , named Thrilling x Black-Owned Everything – A Sustainable Edit by Zerina Akers , is full of must-have pieces .
Dedicated to ’ 80s and ’ 90s fashion , it ’ s exactly what the culture needs .
It ’ s full of everything that made both decades cool , with nods to sportswear icons like Aaliyah and Missy Elliot .
There are also trendy mini-dresses and bra-tops that are reminiscent of rap legends like Lil Kim .
The effortless blend of monochromatic pieces , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it even harder to resist .
Plus , with prices starting at just $ 20 , you can shop as much as you ’ d like .
And to give us a little background on the fabulous collab , The Post caught up with Kim-Parker and Akers ahead of its launch .
So check out the interview and all the details on the collection curated from some amazing Black-owned vintage shops .
Why did you create Thrilling , and what ’ s your ultimate goal for the brand ?
Shilla Kim-Parker : I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And you know , we ’ re a very mission-focused company .
Our goal is to support the livelihood and viability of small mom-and-pop , secondhand vintage shops across the country .
We currently have 200 on our platform .
Most of our businesses are women-owned , indigenous or other people of color-owned and we really want to support their life and their livelihood .
We ’ re also trying to popularize secondhand and vintage shopping and make it more of a habit for more people .
That ’ s why we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to partner with someone like Zerina .
Whenever Zerina does anything , people pay attention , and we appreciate the fact that she ’ s spending her time engaging with vintage fashion and local businesses to curate this incredible collection .
How did this collab with Thrilling come to be ?
Zerina Akers : Shilla reached out .
And when I was able to really review everything she was doing , I thought it was really cool and that it could be a really cool partnership because we hadn ’ t quite shined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to partner with all the Black-Owned mom-and-pop vintage stores was really perfect and a great way to push that conversation in vintage as it relates to sustainable shopping .
We all indulged [ in thrifting ] at some point and it ’ s also a bit of a nostalgic thing .
What was your inspiration behind the line ?
ZA : I was inspired initially by ’ 90s female hip-hop unity .
I loved that everyone was supporting each other in their music videos .
You had Da Brat in the Missy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kim with Mary J Blige and this sisterhood that you still see very much alive .
I feel like it ’ s been missing for quite some time in the way that it was in our faces .
No matter if there was a petite woman , a plus-size woman or a tomboy , there was this support no matter what .
Plus , the fact that there is this resurgence of ’ 90s fashion that doesn ’ t seem to be going anywhere .
To give people an opportunity to buy things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and very current , I thought was the cool way to approach the partnership .
What ’ s your favorite piece in the collection ?
ZA : As I started to review the selection and put everything together , there were so many beautiful things .
We found this Patrick Kelly garment which was so stunning and so iconic .
To be able to own some of these pieces is really a kind of a full-circle moment in this particular type of partnership .
How have you used your own work to amplify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SKP : I ’ m a Black woman , and we support a lot of Black-owned businesses on our site .
One of the things that drew me to Zerina is her centering the Black experience in all that she does .
She ’ s definitely been an inspiration for me .
We ’ re also really mindful of everything that we ’ re putting out in terms of representation and showing the beautiful diversity within our Black communities .
Obviously , we know what it feels like when we feel excluded from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of being able to start my own company was really important for me that , you know , we were inclusive .
And whether it ’ s our employees , whether it ’ s the people we hire , whether it ’ s the partners we work with .
And it ’ s definitely the stores that we help support .
ZA : I got the opportunity to work on some pretty large platforms in that celebrity space .
In the Black community , there ’ s kind of this like validation or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brands .
And to be able to kind of shift that narrative , I think it ’ s always just been a bit of a passion for me .
Why did you launch Black Owned Everything ?
ZA : I curated the Black-Owned Everything page and showcase brands that people probably would have looked at their Instagram and thought they were a little dodgy .
You know what I mean ?
But like there ’ s this great dress , and then you put it beside something else that ’ s photographed really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you don ’ t know the difference .
All you know is that you want that dress and now you ’ re going to go and support that brand that probably you wouldn ’ t have looked twice at or wouldn ’ t have even crossed your algorithm so to speak .
To be able to shift that conversation has been important to me from the very beginning .
SKP : We will hold onto the grief of this year and the frustration and anger that we all feel .
But you also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind of productivity and trying to kind of fight for a better tomorrow .
Because I know that there are definitely times when I felt like I ’ m trying really hard to see that silver lining and trying really hard to kind of feel optimism .
I think that ’ s important because otherwise it ’ s easy to feel there ’ s no point .
But I think this year was also a year where we saw how powerful we can be and how much agency we have .
And I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to invest in our communities and to lift each other up .
So in that way , I think those are the kinds of themes that we have to hold on to next year .
But also in the next five years , the next 10 years , like , you know .
We ’ re not going to let this be a flash in the pan .
We know that we ’ re going to continue doing the hard work .

If you’re looking to revamp your closet, then Thrilling is place to go.
The popular marketplace, which features vintage and second-hand items, hosts more than 150 boutiques.
But Thrilling is about more than being your first stop for epic fashions.
It’s also fervently dedicated to uplifting minority-owned businesses.
“As a Black- and woman-owned business, celebrating diversity is critical to us. 95% of our stores are women and/or POC owned,” reads a statement on the Thrilling site.
And Thrilling Founder Shilla Kim-Parker has continued to push that mission forward, having launched several collaborations and initiatives dedicated to Black-owned stores.
The platform’s previous collection, titled Black Vintage, featured a variety of beautiful vintage dresses from Black-owned businesses. And it’s hard not to admire the craft and beauty that went into these stunning pieces and stores.
So, it’s no surprise that its next collection would be just as amazing. And with a collaborator like Zerina Akers, we already knew it would live up to the hype.
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Akers is best known for her work as Beyoncé’s personal stylist — with her crafting unforgettable street looks for the entertainer. This includes her highly celebrated contribution to the superstar’s “Black is King” and “Lemonade” visual albums.
Her impeccable taste and ability to merge fashion with entertainment and folklore make her an expert at her craft. And Akers added to her list of exciting ventures when she founded her Black Owned Everything brand the past summer. The brand, which launched on Instagram, celebrates entrepreneurship and highlights Black-owned businesses. Since its launch, it has amassed more than 200,000 followers.
So this collaboration is definitely a nod to everything Akers stands for.
The collection, named Thrilling x Black-Owned Everything – A Sustainable Edit by Zerina Akers, is full of must-have pieces.
Dedicated to ’80s and ’90s fashion, it’s exactly what the culture needs. It’s full of everything that made both decades cool, with nods to sportswear icons like Aaliyah and Missy Elliot. There are also trendy mini-dresses and bra-tops that are reminiscent of rap legends like Lil Kim.
Julian Dakdouk
The effortless blend of monochromatic pieces, leather standouts and luxurious animal prints make it even harder to resist. Plus, with prices starting at just $20, you can shop as much as you’d like.
And to give us a little background on the fabulous collab, The Post caught up with Kim-Parker and Akers ahead of its launch.
So check out the interview and all the details on the collection curated from some amazing Black-owned vintage shops.
Why did you create Thrilling, and what’s your ultimate goal for the brand?
Shilla Kim-Parker: I started Thrilling a couple of years ago. And you know, we’re a very mission-focused company. Our goal is to support the livelihood and viability of small mom-and-pop, secondhand vintage shops across the country. We currently have 200 on our platform. Most of our businesses are women-owned, indigenous or other people of color-owned and we really want to support their life and their livelihood. We’re also trying to popularize secondhand and vintage shopping and make it more of a habit for more people. That’s why we’re so excited to be able to partner with someone like Zerina. Whenever Zerina does anything, people pay attention, and we appreciate the fact that she’s spending her time engaging with vintage fashion and local businesses to curate this incredible collection.
How did this collab with Thrilling come to be?
Zerina Akers: Shilla reached out. And when I was able to really review everything she was doing, I thought it was really cool and that it could be a really cool partnership because we hadn’t quite shined enough light on vintage. To be able to partner with all the Black-Owned mom-and-pop vintage stores was really perfect and a great way to push that conversation in vintage as it relates to sustainable shopping. We all indulged [in thrifting] at some point and it’s also a bit of a nostalgic thing.
What was your inspiration behind the line?
ZA: I was inspired initially by ’90s female hip-hop unity. I loved that everyone was supporting each other in their music videos. You had Da Brat in the Missy video. And then you have Lil Kim with Mary J Blige and this sisterhood that you still see very much alive. I feel like it’s been missing for quite some time in the way that it was in our faces. No matter if there was a petite woman, a plus-size woman or a tomboy, there was this support no matter what. Plus, the fact that there is this resurgence of ’90s fashion that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. To give people an opportunity to buy things that are still very relevant right now and very current, I thought was the cool way to approach the partnership.
What’s your favorite piece in the collection?
ZA: As I started to review the selection and put everything together, there were so many beautiful things. We found this Patrick Kelly garment which was so stunning and so iconic. To be able to own some of these pieces is really a kind of a full-circle moment in this particular type of partnership.
How have you used your own work to amplify Blackness in the vintage shopping space.
SKP: I’m a Black woman, and we support a lot of Black-owned businesses on our site. One of the things that drew me to Zerina is her centering the Black experience in all that she does. She’s definitely been an inspiration for me. We’re also really mindful of everything that we’re putting out in terms of representation and showing the beautiful diversity within our Black communities. Obviously, we know what it feels like when we feel excluded from that conversation. And having the privilege of being able to start my own company was really important for me that, you know, we were inclusive. And whether it’s our employees, whether it’s the people we hire, whether it’s the partners we work with. And it’s definitely the stores that we help support.
ZA: I got the opportunity to work on some pretty large platforms in that celebrity space. In the Black community, there’s kind of this like validation or legitimacy that comes with wearing like high-end brands. And to be able to kind of shift that narrative, I think it’s always just been a bit of a passion for me.
Why did you launch Black Owned Everything?
ZA: I curated the Black-Owned Everything page and showcase brands that people probably would have looked at their Instagram and thought they were a little dodgy. You know what I mean? But like there’s this great dress, and then you put it beside something else that’s photographed really well, and all of a sudden you don’t know the difference. All you know is that you want that dress and now you’re going to go and support that brand that probably you wouldn’t have looked twice at or wouldn’t have even crossed your algorithm so to speak. To be able to shift that conversation has been important to me from the very beginning.
What’s your biggest takeaway from 2020?
SKP: We will hold onto the grief of this year and the frustration and anger that we all feel. But you also have to try and channel that into kind of productivity and trying to kind of fight for a better tomorrow. Because I know that there are definitely times when I felt like I’m trying really hard to see that silver lining and trying really hard to kind of feel optimism. I think that’s important because otherwise it’s easy to feel there’s no point.
But I think this year was also a year where we saw how powerful we can be and how much agency we have. And I think it refueled our confidence and determination to invest in our communities and to lift each other up. So in that way, I think those are the kinds of themes that we have to hold on to next year. But also in the next five years, the next 10 years, like, you know. We’re not going to let this be a flash in the pan. We know that we’re going to continue doing the hard work.


newyorkpost--2020-12-12--The 3 hottest TV shows right now are based on these top-selling books

If you ’ re taking time off during the holidays and are planning to do some serious binge-watching , consider these latest book-to-TV adaptations .
Based on : “ You Should Have Known ” by Jean Hanff Korelitz Available on : all 6 episodes on HBO Summary : A wealthy New York therapist named Grace ( played by Nicole Kidman ) finds her world in complete upheaval when a parent at her son ’ s private school is found murdered .
It ’ s grist for the mommy gossip mill until Grace ’ s husband , a respected pediatric oncologist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the main suspect .
The author of “ Admission ” and “ The Devil and Webster , ” among many others , Korelitz has a knack for writing wry novels that skewer Manhattan privilege .
Available on : premieres Dec. 17 on CBS All-Access Summary : Just in case you hadn ’ t experienced enough pandemic in 2020 , this TV adaptation of the 1978 novel by the granddaddy of horror shows us a world in which a pandemic has killed 99 percent of the world population .
In this awful new world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good and evil — or be chosen .
The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of 108-year-old Mother Abagail ( Whoopi Goldberg ) .
Available on : premiered Nov. 26 on HBO Max Summary : Flight attendant Cassie Bowden ( Kaley Cuoco ) wakes up hungover one morning on a layover in Thailand .
She ’ s in a strange hotel , in a room she doesn ’ t recognize , with no memory of the previous night — and next to her in the bed is a dead man .

If you’re taking time off during the holidays and are planning to do some serious binge-watching, consider these latest book-to-TV adaptations.
“The Undoing”
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Based on: “You Should Have Known” by Jean Hanff Korelitz
Available on: all 6 episodes on HBO
Premieres: Already available
Summary: A wealthy New York therapist named Grace (played by Nicole Kidman) finds her world in complete upheaval when a parent at her son’s private school is found murdered. It’s grist for the mommy gossip mill until Grace’s husband, a respected pediatric oncologist (Hugh Grant), finds himself the main suspect. The author of “Admission” and “The Devil and Webster,” among many others, Korelitz has a knack for writing wry novels that skewer Manhattan privilege.
“The Stand”
CBS
Based on: “The Stand” by Stephen King
Available on: premieres Dec. 17 on CBS All-Access
Summary: Just in case you hadn’t experienced enough pandemic in 2020, this TV adaptation of the 1978 novel by the granddaddy of horror shows us a world in which a pandemic has killed 99 percent of the world population. In this awful new world, the survivors must choose sides between good and evil — or be chosen. The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of 108-year-old Mother Abagail (Whoopi Goldberg).
“The Flight Attendant”
PVC@2019
Based on: “The Flight Attendant” by Chris Bohjalian
Available on: premiered Nov. 26 on HBO Max
Summary: Flight attendant Cassie Bowden (Kaley Cuoco) wakes up hungover one morning on a layover in Thailand. She’s in a strange hotel, in a room she doesn’t recognize, with no memory of the previous night — and next to her in the bed is a dead man.


newyorkpost--2020-12-12--Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Safety’ on Disney+, An Inspiring True Story of Football and Family

Safety , a Disney+ original film that debuts on the streaming service this week , tells the inspiring true story of Ray Ray McElrathbey .
As a freshman football player for Clemson University in 2006 , the then-19-year-old McElrathbey took on the role of sole caretaker to his younger brother Fahmarr in order to keep him out of foster care .
Already struggling with the intense demands of practice and classes , he ’ s forced in short order to become a father figure while hiding Fahmarr in his dorm .
SAFETY : STREAM IT OR SKIP IT ?
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , exhausting activity for the young men who make the game possible ; there ’ s demanding coaches , seemingly-endless practices , byzantine NCAA compliance restrictions , and a full-time schedule of classes—all for little compensation other than the supposedly “ free ” education it all provides .
It ’ s enough to fill anyone ’ s plate , but for some , life intervenes to add a lot more .
That ’ s what happened to Clemson Tigers football player Ray Ray McElrathbey ( Jay Reeves ) when his troubled mother ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fahmarr ( Thaddeus J. Mixson ) without a safe place to call home .
Ray Ray brings Fahmarr into his dorm room and under his wing , while trying to avoid the scorn of his coaches and older teammates and hoping to make time for a sports-reporter love interest , Kaycee ( Corinne Foxx ) .
Eventually , supporting Fahmarr will become a group effort , and Ray Ray will learn what it means both to be a leader and to be part of a team .
What Movies Will It Remind You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is The Blind Side , as a true story of a college football star overcoming family heartbreak , but this is a much more modern tale , centering the athlete himself instead of the people around him .
Performance Worth Watching : The story naturally rides on the performance of its leading man , the as-yet relatively-unknown Jay Reeves .
He ’ s magnetic and likeable , managing to project the caring older brother vibe central to the story .
There ’ s pain , pathos and love behind his performance , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the making .
Memorable Dialogue : “ Why wouldn ’ t you tell us ?
” , Ray Ray ’ s unsympathetic head coach demands , once Fahmarr ’ s presence is discovered .
“ I wanted to— ” “ You knew it was wrong , so you didn ’ t. ” “ I didn ’ t think it would get so complicated.
” “ You didn ’ t think managing school , football , and hiding a kid on campus would get complicated ?
” Sex and Skin : This is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flirtation between love interests , but nothing prurient or salacious at all .
Our Take : I ’ ve worked in college football media for years , and there ’ s a deep-rooted problem with how the sport is often covered ; the players are often treated more like robots or chess pieces than living , breathing people with agency or problems of their own .
Just this past week , a major college football coach attempted to publicly defend his own unsubtle job-hunting by suggesting that it was different when a coach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team , because “ as players , you don ’ t have a family .
It ’ s just you.
” The statement was quickly denounced by many , but it perfectly illustrated the issue : for as much room as college sports take up in the American psyche , we rarely consider the real lives of the young people who make them possible .
Safety takes this challenge head-on , wisely centering this as a family story first and a sports movie second .
It ’ s not about Ray Ray McElrathbey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; it ’ s about him overcoming the demands of athletics to become the person his family needs him to be .
The coaches eventually thaw their frosty attitude to Ray Ray ’ s family situation , even stepping to his side as NCAA regulators mull a decision that could end his playing career .
It ’ s clear who the hero in this story is , though and it ’ s not some outside savior like Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side ; it ’ s a young man working to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who depend on him .
This isn ’ t a strict tirade against college athletics , though ; the film knows that at its best , football can bring together people from all walks of life toward a common goal , creating a sum greater than their parts .
Players have to learn to work harder than they ever have , but also to trust and support the others around them .
From the first day of practice , Ray Ray ’ s glowering teammate Ron ( former NFL player Miles Burris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ James Badge Dale ) bristle at the younger man ’ s mere presence , but they soon grow to respect his grit , tenacity , and perseverance .
It ’ s all a good story , but you ’ ve still got to tell it , right ?
Well , Safety succeeds in doing so .
Reeves is absolutely winning in the lead role , and the on-field action ( filmed in part at a real Clemson home game last year ) scores high on the realistic-sports-action meter , something many other sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ STREAM IT .
The sports we ’ ve got in 2020 are mostly weird , sad , and limited by the current state of things .
Safety shows what the world of sports can offer at its best , and this is a truly well-done movie that your whole family can enjoy .
Scott Hines is an architect , blogger and internet user who lives in Louisville , Kentucky with his wife , two young children , and a small , loud dog .

Safety, a Disney+ original film that debuts on the streaming service this week, tells the inspiring true story of Ray Ray McElrathbey. As a freshman football player for Clemson University in 2006, the then-19-year-old McElrathbey took on the role of sole caretaker to his younger brother Fahmarr in order to keep him out of foster care. Already struggling with the intense demands of practice and classes, he’s forced in short order to become a father figure while hiding Fahmarr in his dorm.
SAFETY: STREAM IT OR SKIP IT?
The Gist: College football is an intense, exhausting activity for the young men who make the game possible; there’s demanding coaches, seemingly-endless practices, byzantine NCAA compliance restrictions, and a full-time schedule of classes—all for little compensation other than the supposedly “free” education it all provides. It’s enough to fill anyone’s plate, but for some, life intervenes to add a lot more. That’s what happened to Clemson Tigers football player Ray Ray McElrathbey (Jay Reeves) when his troubled mother’s addiction troubles left his younger brother Fahmarr (Thaddeus J. Mixson) without a safe place to call home.
Ray Ray brings Fahmarr into his dorm room and under his wing, while trying to avoid the scorn of his coaches and older teammates and hoping to make time for a sports-reporter love interest, Kaycee (Corinne Foxx). Eventually, supporting Fahmarr will become a group effort, and Ray Ray will learn what it means both to be a leader and to be part of a team.
What Movies Will It Remind You Of?: The most obvious parallel is The Blind Side, as a true story of a college football star overcoming family heartbreak, but this is a much more modern tale, centering the athlete himself instead of the people around him.
Performance Worth Watching: The story naturally rides on the performance of its leading man, the as-yet relatively-unknown Jay Reeves. He’s magnetic and likeable, managing to project the caring older brother vibe central to the story. There’s pain, pathos and love behind his performance, and he just might be a star in the making.
Memorable Dialogue: “Why wouldn’t you tell us?”, Ray Ray’s unsympathetic head coach demands, once Fahmarr’s presence is discovered. “I wanted to—” “You knew it was wrong, so you didn’t.” “I didn’t think it would get so complicated.” “You didn’t think managing school, football, and hiding a kid on campus would get complicated?”
Sex and Skin: This is a family-friendly movie; there’s light flirtation between love interests, but nothing prurient or salacious at all.
Our Take: I’ve worked in college football media for years, and there’s a deep-rooted problem with how the sport is often covered; the players are often treated more like robots or chess pieces than living, breathing people with agency or problems of their own. Just this past week, a major college football coach attempted to publicly defend his own unsubtle job-hunting by suggesting that it was different when a coach didn’t show commitment to his team, because “as players, you don’t have a family. It’s just you.” The statement was quickly denounced by many, but it perfectly illustrated the issue: for as much room as college sports take up in the American psyche, we rarely consider the real lives of the young people who make them possible.
Safety takes this challenge head-on, wisely centering this as a family story first and a sports movie second. It’s not about Ray Ray McElrathbey overcoming personal struggles to find athletic success; it’s about him overcoming the demands of athletics to become the person his family needs him to be. The coaches eventually thaw their frosty attitude to Ray Ray’s family situation, even stepping to his side as NCAA regulators mull a decision that could end his playing career. It’s clear who the hero in this story is, though and it’s not some outside savior like Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side; it’s a young man working to make a better life for himself and the people who depend on him.
This isn’t a strict tirade against college athletics, though; the film knows that at its best, football can bring together people from all walks of life toward a common goal, creating a sum greater than their parts. Players have to learn to work harder than they ever have, but also to trust and support the others around them. From the first day of practice, Ray Ray’s glowering teammate Ron (former NFL player Miles Burris) and hard-nosed assistant coach Simmons (James Badge Dale) bristle at the younger man’s mere presence, but they soon grow to respect his grit, tenacity, and perseverance.
It’s all a good story, but you’ve still got to tell it, right? Well, Safety succeeds in doing so. Reeves is absolutely winning in the lead role, and the on-field action (filmed in part at a real Clemson home game last year) scores high on the realistic-sports-action meter, something many other sports movies fail at.
Our Call: STREAM IT. The sports we’ve got in 2020 are mostly weird, sad, and limited by the current state of things. Safety shows what the world of sports can offer at its best, and this is a truly well-done movie that your whole family can enjoy.
Scott Hines is an architect, blogger and internet user who lives in Louisville, Kentucky with his wife, two young children, and a small, loud dog.
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newyorkpost--2020-12-12--Two EMS workers robbed at gunpoint in Brooklyn

Two EMS workers were robbed at gunpoint after responding to a call for help at a Brooklyn apartment building , @ @ @ @ @ first responders went to 330 Frost St. in East Williamsburg around 2:30 a.m. Saturday after @ @ @ @ @ with a “ medical condition ” at the 7-floor , 56 unit city-owned Cooper Park @ @ @ @ @ When they got to the sixth floor , they were met by a man with @ @ @ @ @ Tac bags and radios .
The robber fled the scene and the workers were not @ @ @ @ @ Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD ’ @ @ @ @ @ 1-800-577-TIPS ( 8477 ) .

Two EMS workers were robbed at gunpoint after responding to a call for help at a Brooklyn apartment building, police said.
The unsuspecting first responders went to 330 Frost St. in East Williamsburg around 2:30 a.m. Saturday after getting a call about someone with a “medical condition” at the 7-floor, 56 unit city-owned Cooper Park Houses, cops said.
When they got to the sixth floor, they were met by a man with a gun who took their Tac bags and radios. The robber fled the scene and the workers were not harmed, police said.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).


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newyorkpost--2020-12-12--40 pieces of Swarovski jewelry that make great stocking stuffers

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You might have plenty of presents wrapped — but did you remember to buy stocking stuffers ?
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Bürgi Diamond Sparkle Bracelet Watch with Swarovski Crystals , on sale for $ 49.95 ( 87 % off ) Available in four colors , this timepiece is powered by a two-hand quartz movement and features stunning , Swarovski crystals in a fan-shaped pattern .
18K Gold Plated Curved Huggie Earrings with Micro-Pav ’ e Swarovski Crystals , on sale for $ 19.99 ( 75 % off ) This pair of 18K , gold-plated huggie earrings is adorned with Swarovski crystals for a timeless look that can be worn for every occasion .
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You might have plenty of presents wrapped — but did you remember to buy stocking stuffers?
Time to grab something extra special and extra sparkly. We rounded up 40 pieces of jewelry made with Swarovski crystals, and we can’t pick a favorite, especially at these prices. With deals of up to 68% off, you are bound to find something to make them smile without spending a fortune.
Bürgi Diamond Sparkle Bracelet Watch with Swarovski Crystals, on sale for $49.95 (87% off)
Available in four colors, this timepiece is powered by a two-hand quartz movement and features stunning, Swarovski crystals in a fan-shaped pattern.
18K Gold Plated Curved Huggie Earrings with Micro-Pav’e Swarovski Crystals, on sale for $19.99 (75% off)
This pair of 18K, gold-plated huggie earrings is adorned with Swarovski crystals for a timeless look that can be worn for every occasion.
Halo Stud Earrings With Swarovski Elements: 2 Pairs, on sale for $14.99 (81% off)
Available in gold, white gold, and rose gold, these sparkling earrings are lightweight enough for even the fussiest jewelry-wearer.
Aurora Borealis Geometric 18K White Gold Plated Bracelet, on sale for $8.97 (97% off)
This 18K, white gold bracelet is designed to retain its original content, color, and shine—making it a gorgeous piece that will last a lifetime.
18K White Gold Dangling Earrings with Aurora Borealis Swarovski Crystal, on sale for $9.97 (94% off)
These dainty earrings, which are crafted in elegant 18K gold-plated mounts, will add just a smidgen of sparkle to any outfit.
Classic 3mm Tennis Choker Necklace with Swarovski Crystals, on sale for $9.99 (95% off)
Available in gold, silver, and rose gold, this tennis choker necklace is safe for wear on even the most sensitive skin.
Square Stud Earring with Aurora Borealis Swarovski Elements, on sale for $10.99 (94% off)
A perfect combination of edgy and sophisticated, these square studs come in both aqua and blue colors.
Dangling Antlers Necklace with Red Swarovski Crystal, on sale for $14.99 (85% off)
This reindeer-inspired necklace features a bright red, pear-cut center stone that could guide Santa through the sky.
Classic Round Tennis Bracelet Ft. 3mm Swarovski Crystals, on sale for $9.97 (87% off)
Another option in silver, gold, and rose gold, this tennis bracelet is a classic, wear-anywhere piece.
Lighting Bolt Stud Earrings with Swarovski Crystals, on sale $10.99 (89% off)
These glittering studs are shaped like lightning bolts, making it easy to show off a unique sense of style.
Stud Earrings with Emerald Cut Swarovski Crystals, on sale for $9.99 (87% off)
These emerald cut earrings are available in cherry lime, aqua, kiwi green apple, grape bubblegum, and aqua green.
Triple Ball Drop Necklace Embellished with Swarovski Crystals, on sale for $9.99 ($9.99)
This necklace features three, Shamballa-style Swarovski crystals embedded in classic, 18K white gold.
Bolo Slider Adjustable Bracelet with Swarovski Stones, on sale for $13.99 (86% off)
This bracelet is equipped with 20 Swarovski crystals and an easy-use bolo slider clasp.
18K White Gold with 7 Princess Cut Swarovski Elements, on sale for $9.99 (88% off)
This white gold bracelet is adorned with seven, princess-cut Swarovski crystals.
Snowflake Stud Earrings with Blue Swarovski, on sale for $10.99 (87% off)
Perfect for the holidays, these snowflake studs feature a princess-cut Swarovski crystal at the center.
Large Rainbow Christmas Tree Necklace with Swarovski Crystals, on sale for $14.99 (85% off)
Available in white gold and rose gold, this Christmas tree necklace features rainbow Swarovski crystals.
Mistletoe Necklace with Rainbow Swarovski Elements, on sale for $14.99 (85% off)
This holiday-inspired necklace is adorned with princess-cut, rainbow Swarovski crystals.
Rhombus Abstract Snowflake Necklace with Swarovski Elements, on sale for $15.99 (84% off)
Available in white gold and rose gold, this abstract snowflake necklace is perfect for the subtle holiday lover in your life.
Center Snowflake Necklace Ft. Swarovski Elements, on sale for $14.99 (85% off)
This snowflake-inspired necklace features a princess-cut center stone that truly shines.
Stocking Stuffers Necklace with White Swarovski Elements, on sale for $14.99 (85% off)
Put a stocking in their stocking with this adorable white gold and white crystal necklace.
14K Rose Gold European Design Snowflake Ft. White Swarovski Crystals, on sale for $14.99 (85% off)
This 14K, rose gold necklace has an intricate European-designed snowflake that is truly stunning.
Bracelet & Earrings Made with Swarovski Elements: 4-Piece Jewelry Bundle, on sale for $24.99 (89% off)
This 4-piece jewelry set includes a tennis bracelet, huggie earrings, and two pairs of studs.
Rose Gold Love Bangle Featuring Diamond & Swarovski Elements, on sale for $34.97 (85% off)
Tell someone you love them with this rose gold bangle that features a natural diamond and a pink pear-shaped crystal.
Adjustable Tennis Bracelet Ft. Fiery Opal & Swarovski Elements, on sale for $8.99 (96% off)
Available in rose gold and silver, this bracelet is embellished with Swarovski crystals and five opal gemstones.
Leverback Earrings with Swarovski Elements, on sale for $9.99 (95% off)
These glittering, Swarovski crystal earrings are available in gold, rose gold, and silver.
Royal Crown Stud Earrings Ft. Swarovski Crystals, on sale for $8.99 (94% off)
These tiara-inspired earrings place Swarovski crystals front and center to create a piece of jewelry that truly sparkles.
“Million Shining Lights” Stud Earrings Ft. Swarovski Crystals, on sale for $8.99 (97% off)
These hypoallergenic earrings are crafted in elegant 18K white gold-plated mounts and embellished with Swarovski crystals.
Tennis Bracelet with Two-Tier Swarovski Crystals, on sale for $14.99 (95% off)
This tennis bracelet features two-tiers of Swarovski crystals to help your recipient make an elegant impression.
8.00CT Ruby Heart Necklace Featuring Swarovski Crystals, on sale for $9.99 (96% off)
This gorgeous necklace is adorned with eight Swarovski crystals and a ruby gemstone.
Heart Ribbon Necklace Paved with Swarovski Crystals, on sale for $9.99 (96% off)
This unique, heart-ribbon necklace comes with a free pair of Swarovski stud earrings!
18K White Gold Bubbles Necklace with Rainbow Swarovski Crystals, on sale for $14.99 (95% off)
This necklace will add color and sparkle to any occasion this holiday season—and beyond.
Oussum Tennis Bracelets with Swarovski Elements: Set of 2, on sale for $19.99 (53% off)
Score two, single-tier tennis bracelets for a price that cannot be beat with this bundle.
Classic Round Huggie Earrings Featuring Paved Swarovski Crystals, on sale for $14.99 (83% off)
These 18K gold-plated huggie earrings feature pavéd Swarovski crystals.
Pearl Drop Earrings with Swarovski Crystals, on sale for $14.99 (83% off)
These earrings are adorned with pearls and diamond-cut Swarovski crystals that will add elegance to any outfit.
Heart Pendant Necklace with 15mm Swarovski Crystal, on sale for $29.99 (76% off)
The center crystal on this necklace measures a staggering 15mm—a sign that it is made to be shown off.
These curved huggie earrings offer a little bit of edge with a whole lot of sparkle.
Aurora Borealis 3-Piece Set with Swarovski Crystals + Luxe Box, on sale for $39.99 (73% off)
This 3-piece set includes a white gold necklace, bracelet, and earrings.
Tennis Necklace & Bracelet with Swarovski Crystals, on sale for $17.99 (86% off)
This 2-piece set, which includes a tennis bracelet and necklace, is packaged in a beautiful gift box they will love opening.
Pave Jewelry 3-Piece Set with Swarovski Crystals, on sale for $36.99 (81% off)
Available in silver and gold, this set of jewelry includes a necklace and two pairs of earrings.
Monogram Initial Stud Earrings with Swarovski® Crystals, on sale for $19.99 (79% off)
These adorable monogram earrings are embellished with glittering, Swarovski crystals so they can show off their initials in style.
Prices subject to change.


newyorkpost--2020-12-12--‘Friend’ faces charges after mom’s body found stabbed and wrapped in plastic

Carole McHenry — a friend of “ Quaker Girl ” Danielle Easey , the woman from Gosford , Australia , who was allegedly stabbed to death , wrapped in plastic , and dumped in a creek — has seen her charges upgraded to murder in connection with her friend ’ s grisly demise , the Daily Mail reports .
Accused of slaying 29-year-old Danielle Easey , friend Carole McHenry , 32 , made a recent appearance at Gosford Local Court via video link .
There , Australian prosecutors upgraded initial charges against the mother-of-four of being an accessory after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Danielle ’ s body was found astride a creek in Killingworth , which lies west of Newcastle in NSW , on August 31 , 2019 .
As the court heard recently , Carole McHenry allegedly impersonated Danielle Easey on social media during the weeks that preceded her gruesome murder .
Police allege McHenry defrauded Easey ’ s mother of $ 50 one day before her daughter ’ s body was found .
Justin Kent Dilosa , 33 , is also accused of Easey ’ s murder and is still before the courts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was charged with concealing a serious indictable offense .
The cops believe that Easey was stabbed to death somewhere around August 17 inside a home in Gosford , The Canberra Times reports .
Next , they believe , the killers took her body , wrapped in plastic , to an abandoned chicken processing plant , where they left it overnight before finally leaving it at the creek .
The Daily Telegraph reports that a bail application last year revealed that Dilosa allegedly showed Princehorn the dead body of Easey as early as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Princehorn allegedly did not tell the authorities because he lived in fear of Dilosa .
Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Dickinson has indicated that Dilosa , Danielle Easey , and Carole McHenry all knew each other for quite some time .
In the wake of Danielle Easey ’ s death , Carole McHenry was arrested in September 2019 and charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder and dishonestly obtaining a financial advantage .
Following Dilosa ’ s arrest , detectives seized a Mitsubishi Delica at the chicken processing plant .
Curiously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at her recent court appearance for her alleged role in Danielle Easey ’ s violent demise .
At the hearing , Carole McHenry learned that her case would be committed to the Supreme Court in 2021 .
So any justice in the slaying of Danielle Easey will have to wait well into next year .
According to the Newcastle Herald , the name of the creek beside which the killers dumped Easey ’ s cold body is Cockle Creek .

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Carole McHenry — a friend of “Quaker Girl” Danielle Easey, the woman from Gosford, Australia, who was allegedly stabbed to death, wrapped in plastic, and dumped in a creek — has seen her charges upgraded to murder in connection with her friend’s grisly demise, the Daily Mail reports.
Accused of slaying 29-year-old Danielle Easey, friend Carole McHenry, 32, made a recent appearance at Gosford Local Court via video link.
There, Australian prosecutors upgraded initial charges against the mother-of-four of being an accessory after the fact in the murder of Danielle Easey.
Danielle’s body was found astride a creek in Killingworth, which lies west of Newcastle in NSW, on August 31, 2019.
Three co-accused have been charged over the grizzly death of 'Quaker Girl' Danielle Easey, 29, after her body was found on the banks of Cockle Creek in Killingworth, west of Newcastle, on August 31 last year. Shock twist in the case of mother found dead wrapped in plastic in a creek as her female friend has her charges upgraded to MURDER Daily Mail
As the court heard recently, Carole McHenry allegedly impersonated Danielle Easey on social media during the weeks that preceded her gruesome murder. Police allege McHenry defrauded Easey's mother of $50 one day before her daughter's body was found.
Justin Kent Dilosa, 33, is also accused of Easey's murder and is still before the courts, while Jeremy Aaron Princehorn, 37, was charged with concealing a serious indictable offense.
The cops believe that Easey was stabbed to death somewhere around August 17 inside a home in Gosford, The Canberra Times reports.
Next, they believe, the killers took her body, wrapped in plastic, to an abandoned chicken processing plant, where they left it overnight before finally leaving it at the creek.
Police say an autopsy revealed she had been seriously assaulted and stabbed. Third charge in Danielle Easey murder case The Canberra Times
The Daily Telegraph reports that a bail application last year revealed that Dilosa allegedly showed Princehorn the dead body of Easey as early as August 18 at a local home.
Princehorn allegedly did not tell the authorities because he lived in fear of Dilosa.
Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Dickinson has indicated that Dilosa, Danielle Easey, and Carole McHenry all knew each other for quite some time.
In the wake of Danielle Easey’s death, Carole McHenry was arrested in September 2019 and charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder and dishonestly obtaining a financial advantage.
Justin Kent Dilosa, 33, of Cardiff, was the first arrested in September last year during a raid at an old chicken processing plant at Cardiff where he was living in a caretaker’s cottage. Danielle Easey death: Carol McHenry charged with murder The Daily Telegraph
Following Dilosa’s arrest, detectives seized a Mitsubishi Delica at the chicken processing plant.
Curiously, Carole McHenry appeared calm and relaxed at her recent court appearance for her alleged role in Danielle Easey’s violent demise.
At the hearing, Carole McHenry learned that her case would be committed to the Supreme Court in 2021. So any justice in the slaying of Danielle Easey will have to wait well into next year.
According to the Newcastle Herald, the name of the creek beside which the killers dumped Easey’s cold body is Cockle Creek.