Abdul Aziz Ibrahim was known to his neighbors in southeast Atlanta, Georgia as a kind man, who would basically give you the shirt off his back if needed be.
Which is why I find the story I read this morning all the more shocking.
Was it pressure? Was it medication that affected his judgement?
Why did Mr. Ibrahim kill his 28-year-old son Mohmmed; and his nieces Hana Yusef, 26, and Luna Tesfaye, 24, before killing himself?
What would make a man, described as kind, and someone who wouldn't even hurt a fly, do something so horrific?
The questions Atlanta police are asking, as am I.
Copyright 2007, by Darren W. Alexander. All Rights Reserved.
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Rock-a-Bye, Ikea
From July 23 to 27, people who shop at one of the Ikea stores in Oslo, Norway can shop 'til they drop, then spend the night at the store. Shoppers have the choice between a bridal suite, or a luxury suite, which includes breakfast in bed. Other options include a dormitory, where families can sleep together.
Of course, the shoppers/lodgers/hostelers- Ikea will call this store the Ikea Hostel- do have to get up in the morning (the store opens at 10:00AM, and nothing scares away a shopper faster than a hosteler still snoring at 10 in the morning- especially if such hosteler is sleeping in the nude, no doubt. Of course, there's exceptions in every case...).
Take a look at the story from SAWF.org, by just going to the link. You know the drill.
Now, considering that we here in the Portland/Vancouver/Salem metro will have our own Ikea store come July 25, I can't help but wonder if the Swedish-based furniture retailer will do the same here. Of course, should such a thing happen, shoppers/hostelers will have to put up with jetliner noise from the nearby Portland International Airport (and probably that of the nearby MAX light rail train station, too...).
Copyright 2007, by Darren W. Alexander. All Rights Reserved.
Of course, the shoppers/lodgers/hostelers- Ikea will call this store the Ikea Hostel- do have to get up in the morning (the store opens at 10:00AM, and nothing scares away a shopper faster than a hosteler still snoring at 10 in the morning- especially if such hosteler is sleeping in the nude, no doubt. Of course, there's exceptions in every case...).
Take a look at the story from SAWF.org, by just going to the link. You know the drill.
Now, considering that we here in the Portland/Vancouver/Salem metro will have our own Ikea store come July 25, I can't help but wonder if the Swedish-based furniture retailer will do the same here. Of course, should such a thing happen, shoppers/hostelers will have to put up with jetliner noise from the nearby Portland International Airport (and probably that of the nearby MAX light rail train station, too...).
Copyright 2007, by Darren W. Alexander. All Rights Reserved.
Buh-Bye, Eddie?- Footnote
Just moments after I had finished the last entry, I've learned that the Orleans Parish District Attorney's office will be moving all murder cases to its' Violent Offender's Unit, and are re-opening the Michael Anderson case. Michael Anderson allegedly gunned down five teens last summer, and the DA's office dropped all charges against him on Tuesday- just less than 24 hours before locating the witness to the killings.
You can go to the link by clicking on the title.
Copyright 2007, by Darren W. Alexander. All Rights Reserved.
You can go to the link by clicking on the title.
Copyright 2007, by Darren W. Alexander. All Rights Reserved.
Buh-Bye, Eddie?
Eddie Jordan, the current District Attorney of Orleans Parish, Louisiana- which includes the city of New Orleans- has had a pretty tough tenure since replacing his longtime predecessor, Harry Connick, Sr. (father of singer-actor Harry Connick, Jr) in 2003. There's the buddy-buddy relationship he has with the embattled Democrat representative of the 2nd Congressional District of Louisiana, William Jefferson. Then, months before Hurricane Katrina struck, he was found liable for racial discrimination for the firing of 43 white employees immediately after he took office. The $2.4 million judgment is being appealed. Then just this last December, seven New Orleans Policve officers were indicted on first-degree murder charges for the death of two men on the Danzinger Bridge (just off Chef Menteur Highway- Chef Highway, to the locals- in New Orleans East) shortly after Katrina.
Now a New Orleans city council woman, Shelley Midura, who represents District A of the city- which covers most of the Garden District and Mid-City, including Aubudon Park and Zoo, and City Park; and parts of Lakeview is calling for Jordan's head for dropping charges against an alleged quintuple murderer. About a year ago, Michael Anderson allegedly gunned down five teens in the Central City district, south of the city center. Tuesday, Jordan dropped all charges against Anderson. However, less than 24 hours later, Police Superintendent Warren Riley mentioned that the witness was found.
Now, many are calling for Jordan's resignation. Mayor Nagin is questioning Jordan's leadership when it comes to prosecuting violent crimes, though he stops short of calling for Jordan to step down. Louisiana Attorney General, former Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff Charles Foti, Jr. is investigating the DA's office.
I'll keep atop of this continuing story. In the meantime, you can click on the title and read Councilwoman Midura's letter (special thanks to WDSU-TV).
Copyright 2007, by Darren W. Alexander. All Rights Reserved.
Now a New Orleans city council woman, Shelley Midura, who represents District A of the city- which covers most of the Garden District and Mid-City, including Aubudon Park and Zoo, and City Park; and parts of Lakeview is calling for Jordan's head for dropping charges against an alleged quintuple murderer. About a year ago, Michael Anderson allegedly gunned down five teens in the Central City district, south of the city center. Tuesday, Jordan dropped all charges against Anderson. However, less than 24 hours later, Police Superintendent Warren Riley mentioned that the witness was found.
Now, many are calling for Jordan's resignation. Mayor Nagin is questioning Jordan's leadership when it comes to prosecuting violent crimes, though he stops short of calling for Jordan to step down. Louisiana Attorney General, former Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff Charles Foti, Jr. is investigating the DA's office.
I'll keep atop of this continuing story. In the meantime, you can click on the title and read Councilwoman Midura's letter (special thanks to WDSU-TV).
Copyright 2007, by Darren W. Alexander. All Rights Reserved.
Is New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin Running for Governor?
Clarence Ray Nagin, Jr., the current mayor of New Orleans, who's serving his second term, cannot run for mayor again- those pesky things we call term limits prevent that. Which raises the question on whether he may be seeking high offices, such as Louisiana governor (if I'm correct, current governor Kathleen Blanco isn't seeking reelection); or even the seat currently held by embattled US House representative William Jefferson, D-2nd Congressional District of Louisiana. Jefferson is currently under indictment on public corruption charges (perhaps Jefferson should have put that $90,0000 in cash in a Swiss bank account instead...another story, another day...).
Nagin, thus far, is denying all of this- isn't this like politicians (and many celebrities, for that matter) to do this?- saying that he's remains committed to the people of New Orleans. But during the annual Essence Music Festival, he's been quoted as mentioning that he'll "keep the options open," which may mean that he is at least exploring political possibilities once his term as mayor ends in 2010.
If Nagin does decide to run for higher office, the thing that will no doubt be under the microscope is his handling of the city- particularly during Hurricane Katrina. Sure, he was a political rookie during that time, but many ask whether he could have done a better job keeping order during that chaotic period. And then, there were his "chocolate city" comments
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Some may say that such comments may smack of- dare I say this- racism. True, before Katrina blew her winds of destruction, New Orleans' black population was around 65 percent (now, it's around 45-50 percent), but such actions and comments may put the Louisiana white voting community on edge.
Now, whether or not he decides to run for higher office or no, that's his choice of course. All I can say is that when Marc Morial- son of the late Ernest 'Dutch' Morial, the city's first black mayor- ran the city, life was better. Crime was cut in half- with Superintendent Richard Pennington wiping out corruption in the New Orleans Police Department. When Nagin became mayor, Pennington left for Atlanta (imagine if Pennington were elected mayor- he ran against Nagin in 2002- I believe that the city would still be ran on an even keel today, even amidst the destruction). Pennington's replacement, Edwin 'Eddie' Compass (who commanded the NOPD's 1st District) basically stood shitless as the murder rate went back up, then when Katrina struck, he- along with one-third of the force- pussied out.
And Nagin's considering running for higher office? With all of this shit happening under his watch (including the Orleans Parish District Attorney, Eddie Jordan's head being sought...see next article). I think it would've been better if New Orleans voters had voted to let Marc Morial run for and serve a third term. At least the Big Easy wouldn't feeling Big Queasy today.
Copyright 2007, by Darren W. Alexander. All Rights Reserved.
Nagin, thus far, is denying all of this- isn't this like politicians (and many celebrities, for that matter) to do this?- saying that he's remains committed to the people of New Orleans. But during the annual Essence Music Festival, he's been quoted as mentioning that he'll "keep the options open," which may mean that he is at least exploring political possibilities once his term as mayor ends in 2010.
If Nagin does decide to run for higher office, the thing that will no doubt be under the microscope is his handling of the city- particularly during Hurricane Katrina. Sure, he was a political rookie during that time, but many ask whether he could have done a better job keeping order during that chaotic period. And then, there were his "chocolate city" comments
kavorka/YouTube/Comedy Central-Comedy Partners
Some may say that such comments may smack of- dare I say this- racism. True, before Katrina blew her winds of destruction, New Orleans' black population was around 65 percent (now, it's around 45-50 percent), but such actions and comments may put the Louisiana white voting community on edge.
Now, whether or not he decides to run for higher office or no, that's his choice of course. All I can say is that when Marc Morial- son of the late Ernest 'Dutch' Morial, the city's first black mayor- ran the city, life was better. Crime was cut in half- with Superintendent Richard Pennington wiping out corruption in the New Orleans Police Department. When Nagin became mayor, Pennington left for Atlanta (imagine if Pennington were elected mayor- he ran against Nagin in 2002- I believe that the city would still be ran on an even keel today, even amidst the destruction). Pennington's replacement, Edwin 'Eddie' Compass (who commanded the NOPD's 1st District) basically stood shitless as the murder rate went back up, then when Katrina struck, he- along with one-third of the force- pussied out.
And Nagin's considering running for higher office? With all of this shit happening under his watch (including the Orleans Parish District Attorney, Eddie Jordan's head being sought...see next article). I think it would've been better if New Orleans voters had voted to let Marc Morial run for and serve a third term. At least the Big Easy wouldn't feeling Big Queasy today.
Copyright 2007, by Darren W. Alexander. All Rights Reserved.
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