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    Image of gooneruk gooneruk
    12/17/09

    In reply to Alisher Usmanov: The Scary Russian Oligarch Seducing Silicon Valley
    He also owns a large chunk of Arsenal football club, around 25%, I think. He's not the largest shareholder (Stan Kroenke is, who also owns the Denver Nuggets), but given Usmanov's background it's a little worrying for us Arsenal fans.

    He's also no stranger to the law courts, especially the libel courts. When he first invested in Arsenal a few years ago, some bloggers looked at his background and repeated the facts that he'd been convicted of certain fraud crimes. These were all on public record, yet he attempted to have these blogs removed and suspended by their hosts.

    Don't be surprised if Gawker gets a letter from his lawyer pretty soon...
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    12/17/09

    In reply to 'Screw Judge Saldaña,' Says Upcoming Graffiti
    The judge is acting completely irresponsibly. There's no way that this is justifiable in terms of benefit to society, nor is it fair to punish someone more than others simply because you're angry. I'd like to see how closely she's been working with the DA's office, whether there's any conflict of interest there. I hope to see good things coming out of all the publicity: meaning her being investigated and disbarred.
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    12/16/09

    In reply to Alisher Usmanov: The Scary Russian Oligarch Seducing Silicon Valley
    He must be pretty bad ass to be crowned "the hard man of Russia". The competition is stiff.
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    12/16/09

    In reply to 'Screw Judge Saldaña,' Says Upcoming Graffiti
    This must be one of those wise Latinas I remember reading so much about.
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    Image of JacquesPaysan JacquesPaysan
    12/16/09

    @iplaudius: Ouch.
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    12/16/09

    In reply to 'Screw Judge Saldaña,' Says Upcoming Graffiti
    Hypocritical letter from the father of a person who has appeared before her (from her site):

    "Dear Judge Saldaña,

    My wife and I wanted to extend to you this invitation to our son's graduation in hopes that you might realize the impact your judgment has had on ours and our son’s life. As a result of you giving him a second chance, he has successfully completed his senior year in high school, is graduating with honors, and has been named a Texas Scholar. Without your realization that at times teenagers make adult mistakes, our son would not be where he is today.

    It is our hope that with your knowledge of these results, you may continue to make this type of decision that effect (sic) the lives of our city's young men and woman."

    Why the change of heart, Judge?
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    Edited by moneyries at 12/16/09 4:59 PM moneyries was starred moneyries was unstarred
    Image of m4ximusprim3 m4ximusprim3
    12/16/09

    @moneyries: I'll bet they neglect to mention that their son is now 35
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    Image of miss_msry miss_msry
    12/16/09

    @moneyries:

    Perez was already on probation for a previous violation and the marijuana charge turned it into something more serious.
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    12/17/09

    @miss_msry: Still. Weed and a can of spray paint? Hardly worth 8 years. There are plenty of criminals in this country walking the streets for far worse crimes, many involving guns and penises.
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    12/17/09

    @moneyries:

    Totally agree, but guns and peen crimes should get life. Why isn't that happening?
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    12/16/09

    In reply to 'Screw Judge Saldaña,' Says Upcoming Graffiti
    She looks a little like Erik Estrada, no?
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    12/16/09

    @sassypants:
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    Image of Astigmatism Astigmatism
    12/16/09

    In reply to 'Screw Judge Saldaña,' Says Upcoming Graffiti
    To be fair, the possession charge was was for 4 1/2 tons of marijuana.
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    12/16/09

    @Astigmatism: And the "grafitti" was arranging 73 dead hookers into a giant Dallas Cowboys logo.
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    12/16/09

    @m4ximusprim3: so basically what you're saying is he gassed the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader lockerroom and aligned them with the star on the field? *badum-chh!*
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    Image of m4ximusprim3 m4ximusprim3
    12/16/09

    @lobstr: Right, with romo right in the middle
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    Image of Atilla the Bun Atilla the Bun
    12/16/09

    In reply to 'Screw Judge Saldaña,' Says Upcoming Graffiti
    Ugh. I have a case (thankfully civil, not criminal) in Corpus Christi right now and have to visit regularly. It is the worst "coastal resort" town I've ever been to, so maybe the judge was just in a bad mood from having to live in that hell hole.
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    12/16/09

    @Atilla the Bun:

    Shiite, I have a weekend home on the Island, I vote there so I might be on the jury. Does that make us buds?
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    Image of Atilla the Bun Atilla the Bun
    12/16/09

    @miss_msry: Oops. No, it just means I'll have to somehow inject questions like "do you read Gawker comments? how do you feel about one Atilla the Bun? do you know her real identity?" into the voir dire.

    And, btw, my full knowledge of Corpus is based on various taxi rides from airport to the Bayfront Hotel and from the Hotel to the federal courthouse next door, usually while wearing a wool suit and sweating half to death. So perhaps I know not what I speak.
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    Edited by Atilla the Bun at 12/16/09 4:54 PM Atilla the Bun was starred Atilla the Bun was unstarred
    Image of miss_msry miss_msry
    12/16/09

    @[gawker.com]

    Ask me sometimes about the voir dires I sabotaged when I voted in Houston. And about the Judge that ran down, shot and killed a man for stealing a briefcase. And it wasn't even the judge's.

    PS. I don't know you're real id.
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    Edited by miss_msry at 12/16/09 4:57 PM miss_msry was starred miss_msry was unstarred
    Image of Rusty_T_Rombone Rusty_T_Rombone
    12/16/09

    @miss_msry: Judging by the verdict, you might want to avoid the term "buds". Also, change your name from "Bong Doobie".
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    12/16/09

    @Rusty_T_Rombone:

    Apparently this was not Mr. Perez' first time at the rodeo. He was already on probation (for what, I don't know) when he got charged with possession and tagging.
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    Image of SanFranLefty SanFranLefty
    12/16/09

    @Atilla the Bun: Don't forget that Corpus is the hometown of the Tejana music star/martyr Selena!!!!! OMFG!!!!111

    That city sure tries to make sure you can't forget her.

    Bidi bidi bom bom
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    Image of Rusty_T_Rombone Rusty_T_Rombone
    12/16/09

    @miss_msry: I remember getting asked for ID in Houston when I tried to buy a Sharpie. They didn't care about the beer.

    The cruddy thing is that he's basically consigned to a lifetime of car- or dish-washing with this felony on his adult record. Sad.
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    12/17/09

    @Atilla the Bun: Ah, the Bayfront! My favorite Spring Break hangout. It's cheap and I can get drunk on Chaparral St. and walk across the parking lot to my room. Every time I've been there I've had awesome views of the bay, marina, and causeway. I'm not going to lie: I love that hotel!
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    Image of Atilla the Bun Atilla the Bun
    12/17/09

    @downlow: Are you talking about the Omni Bayfront? That's what I was referring to because it's where I always stay for work. I guess it's not a bad hotel exactly (though I think its HVAC system is bipolar), but damn, that town is depressing to me. It just seems so...industrial for a so-called coastal town.

    Anywho...I'll keep my eyes pealed for graffiti next time I'm in town.
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    Edited by Atilla the Bun at 12/17/09 1:25 AM Atilla the Bun was starred Atilla the Bun was unstarred
    Image of AzureTexan AzureTexan
    12/17/09

    @Atilla the Bun: That's just it — it IS industrial: half a dozen oil refineries, numerous petrochemical plants and the fifth-largest port in the United States. Its authenticity, in my opinion, is what makes it cool. (The same goes for Galveston.) Only by default, really, is it a "coastal resort," mostly to Snowbirds from Iowa and to Spring Breakers who forgot to ante up for a condo down in South Padre. In any case, it's still a blue-collar town with some white-collar bigwigs who do their best, bless them, to create a cultural scene — and it halfway works. The best thing for you to do is just explore the downtown area: it ain't the French Riviera, no, but there are some cool bars and decent restaurants, and if you go outside the comfort zone a little bit you'll find some unbelievably good Mexican food. And if you're really feeling adventurous, head down to the refinery bars: I've partied with those dudes and it is an absolute trip. You will never forget it.

    If you have a day off, go down to Port Aransas and hang out with the fishermen. Go to Aransas Pass and talk to the Vietnamese shrimpers at Conn Brown Harbor. Go to Mustang Island and smoke a doob with the surfers. Go to the Cut, the quote-unquote ghetto between downtown and the port, and eat soul food at Miss Erma's Diner.

    You get the picture. If you're looking for La Jolla*, you're out of luck, but if you have time to explore a genuine coastal city, you might have a great time. Good luck!

    *I lived in La Jolla for a time, and while I really liked it — who wouldn't? — there's nothing very "real" about the place.
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    12/17/09

    @Atilla the Bun: Yes! That's the one. It's run-down but I'm poor so actually going out of town and staying in a hotel with a view is fun for me, no matter that the bay is brown.

    Corpus definitely has it's ugly side but there is something about that first glimpse of the bay that I just love. I also like Port Aransas. It has more of beach town feel to it.
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    01:29 AM

    @AzureTexan: Thanks for the tips! I'm usually not there long enough to do more than order some room service and prepare for whatever hearing or depo I have the next day.

    I had to go down there recently with a client from Newport Beach. He was appalled. But I've been to Newport and La Jolla and while I agree they are much more beautiful, they are kind of devoid of character. Though Corpus may have too much "character" for me.
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    01:31 AM

    @downlow: The bay is not bad to look at. The federal courthouse there is kind of awesome with that view. It's the view once you turn around that is kind of the problem. But who am I to bitch? I live in Dallas.
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    Image of manchops manchops
    12/16/09

    In reply to 'Screw Judge Saldaña,' Says Upcoming Graffiti
    and joe lieberman remains at large...
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    12/16/09

    In reply to 'Screw Judge Saldaña,' Says Upcoming Graffiti
    Out on the town...
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    12/16/09

    @Uncle_Billy_Slumming: At first glance, I was like, "What the hell is Gene Simmons wearing now?"
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    12/16/09

    @valet_of_the_dolls: Gene Simmons and the Mothers Of Perdition
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    12/16/09

    In reply to 'Screw Judge Saldaña,' Says Upcoming Graffiti
    Uh, can he give some of those years to Roman Polanski?
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    12/16/09

    @DahlELama: What? All he did was rape some underage girl back in the 70's! that's like the equivalent of jaywalking today.

    This kid had weed, and spraypaint! AT THE SAME TIME. I'd throw the book at him too.
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    Image of AzureTexan AzureTexan
    12/16/09

    In reply to Alisher Usmanov: The Scary Russian Oligarch Seducing Silicon Valley
    Weird. "Alisher Usmanov" is my safe word.
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    12/16/09

    In reply to Alisher Usmanov: The Scary Russian Oligarch Seducing Silicon Valley
    And people say nestings dolls don't look life-like.
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    12/16/09

    In reply to Alisher Usmanov: The Scary Russian Oligarch Seducing Silicon Valley
    I'm a friend him and it'll be alright.
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    12/16/09

    In reply to Alisher Usmanov: The Scary Russian Oligarch Seducing Silicon Valley
    It would be horrible if JA saddles up to this dude at some party in the hopes for some seed money, has too much champagne, and wakes up as an sex-slave on the Kamchatka penisula servicing fisherman on shore leave.
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    12/16/09

    @resipsaloquacious:

    Things are so wacky nowadays, that it's almost implausible to think this won't happen. I would like to see the Tim Burton version.
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    12/16/09

    @resipsaloquacious: How would that be horrible?
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    Image of Tawnie is saving no daylight Tawnie is saving no daylight
    12/17/09

    @raincoaster: Exactly, it would not be horrible. Besides I hear that used up middle age women sell well on the market.
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