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Topics: Author, Media, Art, Government, Journalism, News Media, Authors, Campaigns, American History

About: As a historical commentator, William S. Bike, senior vice president of public relations, communications consulting firm Central Park Communications, uses his encyclopedic knowledge of history to add an unusual depth to discussions of current events. Bike has made frequent radio and television appearances and literally wrote the book on campaigning: Winning Political Campaigns, a how-to handbook on running for office. Reviews of Political Books (http://www.ficoa.biz/reviews_of_political_books.htm) said, 'from a practical political standpoint, it is the best book out--yet.'

Updates ‘Danger Close’ by Patrick Byrne Wins First Place in the FIREBIRD Book Award... ‘Danger Close’ a #1 Amazon Bestseller in ‘Espionage True Accounts’ Former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne Unveils Explosive Tell-All Book ‘Dang...

Topics: Finance, Government, Power, Fraud, Election, Money Laundering, Election Analysis, Financial Advisors, Russia

About: Patrick Byrne, an alumnus of Dartmouth College, Stanford University, and Cambridge University as a Marshall Scholar, is a seasoned entrepreneur and visionary. Mentored by Warren Buffett, Byrne's diverse ventures span real estate to blockchain, and he boasts 20 years as an E-Commerce pioneer at Overstock.com. Recognized as the 'National Entrepreneur of the Year' (2011) and with his firm honored as 'One of America's Most Trusted Firms' by Forbes, Byrne's journey also includes a legendary battle against Wall Street manipulators preceding the 2008 Financial Crisis. Beyond his business achievements, Byrne unveils a second life intertwined with the United States Government.