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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.'

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About: Dr. Freeman received his bachelor's degree in Economics and Management from the City College of New York, an MBA in Economics and technology from Bernard Baruch College and received his doctorate from the City University of New York in 1977. He has taught at Baruch College, Hofstra University, and Cornell University NY Extension Division and holds 42 commercialized patents. He is married with five children and three grandchildren. He has been featured by many media outlets including Time Magazine, Business Week and Kiplinger's Magazine. He’s been interviewed by the late Larry King and was a guest on the Phil Donahue.