2009 was one of the most anticipated court proceedings in US history, as no one could believe that someone could accumulate a loss of $50 billion by lying, cheating, creating Ponzi schemes and engaging in fraudulent activities. His name is Bernard Madoff, and he managed money not only from the... View Article
Following the assassination attempt on US presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday, Bitcoin jumped to a two-week high. After reaching a two-week high of $62,698, bitcoin increased by 8.6% to $62,508, bringing its year-to-date gain to 47%. Moreover, etherium rose 6.8% to $3,322. Why am I saying all of this... View Article
To begin, let us ask: What does the term “influencer” mean? To find the solution, we will need to consult and ask our dictionaries and definition of influencer is as follows: “Someone who influences or changes the way other people behave.” “A person who is able to generate interest in... View Article
Appreciation and Development in ‘Life: The Battlefield’ ‘Life: The Battlefield’ is a podcast that draws strength from community and perseverance. With over 2.5 million listeners and 38,000 subscribers to our podcast, I am humbled and incredibly appreciative today and in total over 100K subscribers across all social media platforms I... View Article
I do remember that when I started my first business, one of the most powerful and insightful lessons I ever learned was, “Mario, always prepare yourself before you go to a meeting.” My response would be, “What specific steps should I take to prepare myself?” The answer was concise and... View Article
Introduction It was a hazy, foggy autumn morning in 1991. The frigid air filled my lungs, and my body and mind were plagued with doubt, worry, and anxiety. For the last 30 minutes, we had waited for the enemy to emerge from the fog and attack our positions. My commanding... View Article
Given 30 years of experience in corporate investigations, human intelligence, and surveillance, I personally have seen the impact of information on shaping impressions and influencing reputations. YouTube vloggers recently inspired me to embark on a month-long trip expedition, during which I documented my daily adventures. Nevertheless, when I adopted the... View Article
While visiting Berlin recently, I had the opportunity to conduct interviews with specialists for my podcast, “Life the Battlefield,” regarding the activities of the East German secret police, commonly referred to as STASI, in the realm of international espionage. An intriguing discovery was the unexpectedly uncomplicated factor behind their achievement:... View Article
Needless to say, the most effective agents and spies are those motivated by patriotism and ideology; these spies will go to any length for the cause they believe in. “Topaz” is the most dangerous GDR- STASI secret agent. During my schooling, training, and preparation to work in diplomatic security intelligence... View Article
Vacationing spies As a child, I fantasised about travelling to America while watching movies. I believe the majority of people still dream of that. While reading and researching for a podcast, I stumbled across this 1956 photo of BND travellers to the United States. She attracted my curiosity, and the... View Article