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My Journal From Federal Prison
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2008 My Journal From Federal Prison I've finally come to terms with the fact that I'm unable to accept everything about prison. I truly believed seven-plus months into my confinement that my loneliness would dissipate as the pages on the calendar...
The Fraud Triangle, Part 3: Opportunity
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2008 It's December 5th, a Friday. On Wednesday and Thursday I covered the first two prongs of the fraud triangle: pressure and rationalization. Today I will discuss the third prong, opportunity. Shortly after joining Kenny at Bear Stearns, I felt...
The Fraud Triangle, Part 2: Rationalization
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008 Today's blog posting covers the second prong of the fraud triangle: rationalization. In my case, rationalization was the easiest. Since I felt as if I were being cheated out of commissions, it only seemed fair that I took what was rightfully...
The Fraud Triangle, Part 1: Pressure
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008 It's Wednesday, December 3, 2008. I had the privilege of working for three of the top financial firms in the world: Merrill Lynch, Bear Stearns and UBS. Ironically, my happiest moments were when I was working for Crowell Weedon and Co., a...
Remembering Baseball From Federal Prison
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2008 Remembering Baseball From Federal Prison It's Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Playing baseball was the highlight of my youth. Through baseball, I learned virtues that should have remained with me throughout my life. Good sportsmanship meant...
Life In Federal Prison Transit
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008 Life In Federal Prison Transit For the first month or two at Taft Federal Prison Camp, I was extremely reticent about my personal affairs. I was also mildly affable with inmates and most everyone knew. I had zero interest in discussing what...
Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2008 It's November 30, the last Sunday in November. While at USC, I remember studying about Maslow's hierarchy of needs. I don't remember details. Essentially, Maslow, a Harvard psychologist, outlined motivation platforms for human behavior. We...
Peculiarities Of Federal Prison Life
Saturday, November 29th, 2008 Peculiarities Of Federal Prison Life Prison can seem a little weird. In the beginning, the habits and mannerisms of some people kind of made me cringe. Now that I've been locked inside the boundaries of Taft Camp for more than seven...
Visiting At Taft Federal Prison Camp
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2008 Visiting At Taft Federal Prison Camp It's 7 P.M. on November 28th. I've returned to my assigned cubicle after reading in the quiet room. Moments ago, the compound was closed and inmates were instructed to return to their designated housing...
Restitution
Thursday, November 27th, 2008 Happy Thanksgiving! Although I am here for 7 months, I haven't adjusted to holidays in prison. I presumed when I self-surrendered in April that I'd grow more comfortable as the holidays passed. Today is the first separation from my...
