Michael Barbieri PhD

“Stay off your phone and don’t text when you leave the store. The most important thing to do is kind of look around," Global Intelligence Michael Barbieri said.
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. — Police are warning shoppers to be extra vigilant as the busy shopping season is now in full swing.
In a statement, Richmond Heights Police Chief Gerry Rohr said Thursday afternoon in the Galleria Mall parking lot a woman was pushed to the ground while getting in her car, the thief then jumped in her car and too...

The employee was taken to the hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
ST CHARLES, Mo. — Three teens are in custody after a Cracker Barrel employee was shot outside of the restaurant in St. Charles early Monday morning.
Just before 5:30 a.m., the St. Charles Police Department received a report of a shooting at the Cracker Barrel along Veteran’s Memorial Parkway.
Police said an employee, a 52-year-old man, was outside the restaurant to take out the trash and warm up his car befo...

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Executive security consultant Dr. Michael Barbieri, in brief.
Home: Boca Raton, FL. Age: Older than I look. Birthplace: St. Louis, MO. Profession: Executive protection. Organization: Global Intelligence Consultants, Inc. Title: Senior Executive Consultant. Significant other: My wife, Kelly. Alma mater: St. Louis University.
Current project: Providing executive protection in third world countries. Recent recognition: Marquis Who’s Who in America. Recent professional development:...

Not every item in your suitcase is an ideal travel accessory. It’s essential to lighten your bags by getting rid of things you don’t necessarily need. This is crucial for international travel, where luggage weights can hit you in the wallet. Cutting baggage weight can save time, money, and pain. Below are some of the top things to leave out of your suitcases when packing for a trip out of the country.

Magazines and Books

If you have a Kindle or a tablet, it’s essential to get rid of the magaz...

Financial experts recommend that everyone keeps track of their credit scores. But how many people actually do this? That is harder to say. Many people don’t know how to check their score – or are afraid that it’ll impact their credit if they try.
Banks and other financial institutions often check your credit score to consider whether or not to lend to you. This is why it’s essential to keep track of your score and check it often. Finding out what your score is can be easy, quick, and will not...

Camping is the perfect vacation for anyone who wants to explore the United States. When someone goes camping, they get the chance to unwind and soak up the beauty of their surroundings. The following are five of the country’s most scenic camping destinations.
Acadia National Park
Located near the town of Bar Harbor in Maine, Acadia National Park boasts approximately 50,000 acres of dense woodlands, rocky coastline, and towering mountains. Campers here can enjoy hiking on the park’s numerous t...

Every day, there is a news story about someone’s online identity being stolen. It has become so common that many people have started to shrug it off as simply another risk of doing business online. However, this is not something that should be taken lightly. Your online identity is important, and you need to take steps to protect it from cybercriminals.
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Identity theft is a terrifying experience. It is haunting to know that another person out there has taken your personal information—all likely without ever having met you in person.

According to the FTC, an average of nine million Americans a year are forced to deal with identity theft. This is not a comforting statistic, but the good news is that a person can take measures to help protect their identity.

Protect Your Mail

One of the easiest ways for a person to get their hands on your person...

Every day, there is a news story about someone’s online identity being stolen. It has become so common that many people have started to shrug it off as simply another risk of doing business online. However, this is not something that should be taken lightly. Your online identity is important, and you need to take steps to protect it from cybercriminals.

Proton VPN

Proton VPN is a secure VPN service that helps protect your online identity. VPNs encrypt your browsing and hide your IP address, m...

Europe has some of the most iconic wineries in the world, and for a good reason. Italy is famous for its wineries, with France coming in a close second. These are the wines that people dream of. The wines that they will pay top dollar for.

Unsurprisingly, many people would love to visit these wineries, given a chance. With careful planning, this is a goal that can be achieved. Here are some of the top wineries in the world for your travel planning.

Montefioralle Winery, Italy

On the top of ma...

Many people have grand dreams of traveling the world. Nearly as many people have worked hard to achieve this goal, picking a new destination each year. However, saving money for a vacation doesn’t automatically stop once it has begun.

As it turns out, saving money while traveling is another way to make the entire process more affordable. More affordable vacations mean that one can travel longer or even take more vacations. Follow these tips to save money while traveling.

Traveling During the ...

Camping is the perfect vacation for anyone who wants to explore the United States. When someone goes camping, they get the chance to unwind and soak up the beauty of their surroundings. The following are five of the country’s most scenic camping destinations.
Acadia National Park
Located near the town of Bar Harbor in Maine, Acadia National Park boasts approximately 50,000 acres of dense woodlands, rocky coastline, and towering mountains. Campers here can enjoy hiking on the park’s numerous t...