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UBS Financial Services
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Prior to engaging in criminal conduct, I knew the GLT Fund was losing significant amounts of money. My experience in the brokerage business gave Kenny and me, as well as our superiors at UBS, sufficient reason to believe that Keith was...
GLT Venture Fund
Monday, December 15, 2004 On December 15, 2004, four years ago today, my branch manager in UBS Century City, summoned me to his office overlooking historic Los Angeles Country Club, to discuss the GLT Venture Fund. The resonance in his voice indicated something...
The Truth Shall Set You Free
December 14, 2008 My college baseball coach once yelled at me, "Paperny, for a smart kid, you do some stupid f------ things." Stupidity is the perfect word to describe my actions immediately after getting fired from UBS on January 11, 2005. Upon losing my employment...
My Mother
Saturday, December 13, 2008 Writing blogs every day has helped me through prison. I was not a writer before the term began. I've found the activity cathartic. By committing myself to this responsibility, I hope to shed some light into the dark world of imprisonment I...
Living Conditions At Taft Federal Prison Camp
Friday, December 12, 2008 Living Conditions At Taft Federal Prison Camp Prior to self-surrendering back in April, my mother was assiduous in trying to learn about Taft Camp. The internet, while providing volumes of information on general prison topics, was of little...
Growing, Learning, Thriving Through Prison
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 Growing, Learning, Thriving Through Prison Refining my time management skills has helped me grow through prison. I've been successful, in part, because I've learned to structure my days as if I'm working and exercising in the real world. I...
Living In Denial, Evading The Truth
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008 As a federal prisoner at Taft Camp, I've come to learn that living in denial is a common response for white collar offenders. It seems few men want to accept that they engaged in behavior that prosecutors deemed criminal. While in prison,...
Pay Your Restitution–FRP Plan From Prison
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008 It's noon on Tuesday, the 9th of December, and I'm writing from the prison library. At 2:30 P.M. I'll continue mentoring two inmates preparing for their GED exam in February. While waiting, I figured I'd knock out my Tuesday blog by covering...
SIS Lieutenant In Federal Prison
Monday, December 8, 2008 SIS Lieutenant In Federal Prison I just returned to my assigned cubicle after walking the track with my friend, John. John had a tough day. Immediately following the 4:00 PM. standing count, he was paged to Camp Control. No inmate ever wants...
SHU Or Hole In Federal Prison
Sunday, December 7, 2008 SHU Or Hole In Federal Prison Prison camp isn't exciting enough for some inmates. "Camp Snoopy", as Taft is often called, doesn't provide the drama many crave and desire. Rather than focus on goals that will prepare them for a meaningful law...
