Bubba Cometh
While at my parents' on Mother's Day, my father told me to check out this article at The Economist. It's about a new line of business: prison consulting. Or, "How to come out of the hole alive." It's a thriving business in this age of white collar criminals.
Oh Bernie, we hardly knew ye!
Hundreds of terrified fraudsters later, Mr Levine's business is thriving. Starting at $999 per consultation, he advises criminals on all aspects of prison life. How can you advance your release date? Many prisoners suddenly discover, post-conviction, that they had a drinking problem (participating in rehab shaves time off sentences). Where should you look for friends? Do not cross racial lines–many federal prisons are so segregated that they have “black” telephones and “white” telephones–and do not make friends with a “rat”, or known informant. What about prison etiquette? Do not sit on another inmate's bunk without being invited to do so, do not change the television channel when someone else is watching and do not jump in line. Show respect to everyone (Mr Levine cautions that reaching across someone's tray at the dining hall is a good way to get yourself “stuck”, or stabbed).
Tom Cruise Not Listed
Sixteen victims of Scientology. Interesting stuff.
Strapped for Time
The boys' little league game went long last night. Actually, the game wasn't long, but the post-game complaining by parents took up an hour. We won, but two parents weren't happy with the boys' playing time . . . even though it was just the first game of the season and we're still trying to figure out our team. Problem is, I have very little tolerance for complaining non-volunteers. I have on occasion been unhappy with my child's playing time in the past, but I imposed a high burden and a significant "watch period" (let's see if things change after a couple of games) on myself before saying anything to the coach, and then I spoke only with deference to the fact that the coach is doing all the heavy lifting while I'm just sitting back and watching. That doesn't seem to be the disposition we're going to experience this year.
Anyway, all that crud took away my time this morning, so this is all I have. I suspect I'll start having a lot more time free up shortly, though.
