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Fowl Players Radio
S11 E37- Black Valley Moon from Tampa FL- Sam Williams and Ritchie Davis Join Us!!

Fowl Players Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 62:54


Send us a textGreetings- S11 E37- of Fowl Players Radio- Sam Williams and Ritchie Davis of the band Black Valley Moon from Tampa Florida join us to talk about their music, upcoming and past shows, old television shows, indie TV stations, and surviving two hurricanes in a week!Black Valley Moon is Sam Williams on Guitar, Ritchie Davis on Drums, Don Butler on Bass, and Ray Vega on VocalsTheir website with information on shows, music, and merchandise is:www.blackvalleymoon.comSam also performs with Down By Law-www.downbylaw.comAfter the interview, Black Valley Moon has given us permission to show two of their videos!Stick around to see them! We'll be back right after these words!#fowlplayersradio #97underground #michaelspedden #fowlplayersofperryville #wmsr#suskyriverbeverage #marylandpartyboat #madiganswaterfront #5thcompanybrewingThe Fowl Players of Perryville are back in action and have upcoming shows on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, 5th Company Brewing in Perryville, MD, the VanDiver Inn in Havre de Grace, and others. If you are interested in seeing a show our website is www.fowlplayersofperryville.com and if your are interested in booking us- fowlplayersperryville@yahoo.com or 443-600-0446. Remember- every Tuesday from 4-6pm EST is the Back of the Rack- The Michael Spedden Show on 97underground.com- where we feature songs you forgot you liked, classics that never die, interviews with up and coming and classic beloved bands. Go to 97underground.com and download the free app today and listen to us wherever you go! We thank you for watching and listening to Fowl Players Radio- our main website is www.fowlplayersradio.comand our youtube channel is    / @fowlplayersradio  .Remember- to support our guests in their endeavors. Links to their books, albums, tickets to their shows, and much more can be found in the show notes of each episode.www.fowlplayersradio.comwww.thefowlplayersofperryville.com#michaelspedden#fowlplayersradio#fowlplayersofperryville@fowl_radio@SpeddenMichaelwww.youtube.com/@fowlplayersradiowww.patreon.com/fowlplayersradiobuymeacoffee.com/fowlplayerw

Talkingbooksandstuff's podcast
Episode 276 - Don Butler

Talkingbooksandstuff's podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 25:39


Don Butler is back, as the author of the 2024 novel, Norman's Conquest

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg
Home Sweet Home Chicago (10/29/22) – David Hochberg with Restoration specialist with BluSky Restoration Cory Ambrose, Don Butler of Kapital Electric, Roy Spencer of Perma-Seal, Amer Khan of Next Door and Window

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022


We started off this week's show by chatting with Restoration Specialist at BluSky Restoration, Cory Ambrose, to talk about how to prepare your home for freezing temperatures. Next, Vice President of Kapital Electric, Don Butler talks about the Inflation Reduction Act's tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements, including solar panel installation, and why homeowners should take advantage […]

Writers Festival Radio
S4 E14 The Embroidered Book with Kate Heartfield

Writers Festival Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 56:32


Don Butler interviews Ottawa's Kate Heartfield about her international bestseller, The Embroidered Book , a novel of revolution, magic, and royal romance. “Power is not something you are given. Power is something you take. When you are a woman, it is a little more difficult, that's all.” 1768. Charlotte, daughter of the Habsburg Empress, arrives in Naples to marry a man she has never met. Her sister Antoine is sent to France, and in the mirrored corridors of Versailles they rename her Marie Antoinette. The sisters are alone, but they are not powerless. When they were only children, they discovered a book of spells – spells that work, with dark and unpredictable consequences. In a time of vicious court politics, of discovery and dizzying change, they use the book to take control of their lives. But every spell requires a sacrifice. And as love between the sisters turns to rivalry, they will send Europe spiralling into revolution. Books are available from our friends at Perfect Books. The Ottawa International Writers Festival is supported by generous individuals like you. Please consider subscribing to our newsletter and making a donation to support our programming and children's literacy initiatives.

Bank On It
Episode 512 Don Butler from Thomvest

Bank On It

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 47:36


This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you're looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Don Butler, Managing Director at Thomvest Ventures.  Thomvest Ventures provides companies with cross-stage venture capital fund.   Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google , Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesdays episode with Matan Bar from Melio. About the host:   John, is the host of the  ‘Bank On It' podcast recorded onsite in Wall Street at OpenFin and the founder of the remotely recorded, studio quality standardized podcast production system ListenDeck. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

Bank On It
Episode 511 Al Goldstein from StoicLane

Bank On It

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 29:16


This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you're looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Al Goldstein , Co-founder & CEO of StoicLane.  Al has started multiple fintechs such as Avant, Amount, Spring Labs and now StoicLane.  This is his 3rd time on the show and today he's here to talk about his journey in creating StoicLane.  StoicLane is a private holding company that specializes in the fields of real estate and financial services.   Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google , Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear Thursdays episode with Don Butler from Thomvest Ventures. About the host:   John, is the host of the  ‘Bank On It' podcast recorded onsite in Wall Street at OpenFin and the founder of the remotely recorded, studio quality standardized podcast production system ListenDeck. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

Wintrust Business Lunch
Why solar power and EV's go hand in hand

Wintrust Business Lunch

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022


Don Butler, Vice President of Kapital Electric, tells John about the growing electric vehicle and electric vehicle charger market, the increased interest in renewable energy, how solar power and electric vehicles go hand and hand, the government subsidies on solar energy, and some of the benefits of home EV charging stations.

Modern Cowboy
Episode 177 Lee Patterson / Western Industry Leader / Saddle Maker / Montana Rancher / Montana Pro Rodeo Hall Of Fame Inductee…

Modern Cowboy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 35:14


It was so great having Lee Patterson on the Podcast. Lee truly epitomizes the Cowboy in so many ways. I know you will enjoy our conversation...Lee Patterson was born and raised on a small ranch outside of Whitefish Mt. His father Bob Patterson was rodeo  Calf roper ,and his grandfather ,Fred was was a cowboy who worked on many of the old Montana ranches. Patterson's son RJ is a cowboy and Patterson takes pride in watching his grandsons Colt and Jett continue the family tradition for the fifth generation. “ That's the thing that holds the network of family together is riding and horses ,” Patterson said.  Our deal is cows and horses and rodeo. Patterson was recently inducted into the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall of Frame. He was one of the several individuals who where awarded for their contributions to Rodeo and the western way of life in Montana. “ It has been really rewarding to me to be a cowboy .” He said. Patterson still lives on his family ranch in Whitefish Mt. He recalls as a child driving all night with the family so his father could get to a rodeo, and the young age at which he and his siblings began to ride and help on the ranch. My Grandfather was a famous cowboy following World War I , “ Patterson said. He would give railroad workers rides to town on his horses. He raised and sold horses to the Army. Patterson himself has spent years competing in rodeos in the northwest where he roped calves and team roped. Patterson has a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Gold Card, a lifetime membership in the PRCA. After high school Patterson worked on a ranch in Arizona, while attending the University of Arizona part-time. When working on the ranch we had 125 head of horses something was always breaking ,Patterson said. The head Wrangler taught me how to repair and maintain the saddles. That is where I got my start on building saddles, then later went back to Montana and opened a Western store with a saddle shop in back. After selling the store I spent full time building saddles, for many years I built 50 t 52 saddles each year. Now it is a much slower pace my designs are more refined and I enjoy working on new tooling patterns and trying new ideas. In 2019 I won first place in saddles carved divisionAt the World Leather Debut. This is a contest that has been taking place for 20 years in Sheridan WY. It is the largest contest for saddle makers that I know of, and it was a true honor to win . Many of the great past and current saddle makers have won this contest like Don King, Don Butler and Keith Seidel and for me it is a highlight of more than 40 years of building saddles. Now I build saddles for ranchers and , team ropers most of my saddles get used hard but some just go into the living room to look at. I am so blessed to have the family and friends I do and get to get up each day knowing that I get to do something I love to do.Resources:  @leepattersonmt Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboyperformance www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

The Show Up & Grow Up Podcast
On Mission in Corporate America

The Show Up & Grow Up Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 60:34


Today we are chatting with Don Butler, former Exec. Director of Connected Vehicles & Services at Ford Motor Co. In this episode Don shares his faith journey and how embracing the principle “Discipline becomes desire becomes delight” helped him integrate his faith with his career.Another solid gold nugget Don dropped was the 4 facets of leadership - character, competence, passion & compassion - and how needed and valuable they are at every level.Don recommended these books (these are affiliate links & help the show :)Jesus, CEO (new edition releases March 2021)Business for the Glory of GodBusiness for the Common GoodThe 21 Irrefutable Laws of LeadershipNeed a speaker for you next event? A consultant to help your organization stay focused? A coach to help you process your present reality and identify steps to your desired outcome? Look no further! I'm your gal! Visit my website, www.juliebeader.com and use the contact form to get in touch.

Golf Homies
Bird Watchers // Episode 1 - Intro

Golf Homies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 17:46


Introducing, Bird Watchers, a new podcast by LIE + LOFT, where we focus on our love for all types of birdies. In this intro episode, we meet Jeb Dillman, resident L+L bird guide. His affinity for birds + aviaries started as a youngster, working under the guidance of Don Butler. Tune in every week for new episodes where we look for birdies on + off the course!

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Kruze Consulting's Founders and Friends Podcast for Startups
Leading fintech VC, Don Butler of Thomvest, on 20 Years of investing in fintech startups

Kruze Consulting's Founders and Friends Podcast for Startups

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 34:13


Don Butler, from Thomvest Ventures (https://thomvest.com/), has been a Fintech VC for 20 years - he shares his experiences in investing in the original wave of Peer to Peer lenders, and his predictions on why startups have a strong chance to disrupt traditional banks. Interviewed by Scott Orn of Kruze Consulting, a leader in startup taxes and HR. https://kruzeconsulting.com/startup-taxes/

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Money Matters Top Tips with Adam Torres
Adam Torres interviews Don Butler, Managing Director at Thomvest Ventures

Money Matters Top Tips with Adam Torres

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 10:43


Adam Torres interviews Don Butler, Managing Director at Thomvest Ventures in this episode. Follow Adam on Instagram at Ask Adam Torres for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast: https://www.moneymatterstoptips.com/podcastguest --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneymatters/support

Driven
Mobility Moment: Don Butler, Ford Motor Company

Driven

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 16:24


At the Mackinac Policy Conference, Driven caught up with Don Butler, executive director of connected vehicle platform and product with Ford Mobility, to talk about Ford’s future with connected vehicles, its partnership with a company called Argo AI, and how Ford is figuring out what customers want in their vehicles. Learn more about how Detroit is the region leading the world in mobility by visiting detroitdriven.us. Sign up for our newsletter while you're there.

PCMag - Fast Forward with Dan Costa

Don Butler from Ford discusses the company's plan for self-driving cars.

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Jeff Floro's All About Guitar
November 16, 2015

Jeff Floro's All About Guitar

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2015 55:00


The Allman Brothers Band. An iconic band, part of the "New South" music happening at the time which had a profound impact on rock and blues music for years to come. Guitarists Duane Allman and Dickey Betts both were perfect examples of great tone and technique. Tonight we delve into that legendary tone! Willie Perkins, who was the tour manager for the band from 1970 to 1984, and Jack Weston, an Allman Brothers memorabilia collector, have put out a book on everything Allman Brothers: "The Allman Brothers Band: Classic Memorabilia 1969-1976" which covers more than just the gear: artwork, patches, all sorts of merchandising and even tickets to the gigs! To help us explore the gear used by the Allman Brothers during their legendary years we are joined by guitar and amp tech Skip Simmons, who was commissioned by Jack Weston to completely restore Dickey Betts original 1964 Bassman amp. Skip is a renowned tech known globally for his expertise, especially on Fender amps. We will hear the story of how Dickey's amp was saved and restored and take a closer look at proper amp restoration and servicing. My guest host is guitarist and tech Don Butler, who is an expert on Marshall amps, having worked on Robin Trower's Marshalls used on his current tour. Don was a guest, previously, on the FLO Guitar-Enthusiasts Radio show. We delve into the Allman Brothers sound and explore the world of amp restoration to boot!

Jeff Floro's All About Guitar
November 16, 2015

Jeff Floro's All About Guitar

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2015 55:00


The Allman Brothers Band. An iconic band, part of the "New South" music happening at the time which had a profound impact on rock and blues music for years to come. Guitarists Duane Allman and Dickey Betts both were perfect examples of great tone and technique. Tonight we delve into that legendary tone! Willie Perkins, who was the tour manager for the band from 1970 to 1984, and Jack Weston, an Allman Brothers memorabilia collector, have put out a book on everything Allman Brothers: "The Allman Brothers Band: Classic Memorabilia 1969-1976" which covers more than just the gear: artwork, patches, all sorts of merchandising and even tickets to the gigs! To help us explore the gear used by the Allman Brothers during their legendary years we are joined by guitar and amp tech Skip Simmons, who was commissioned by Jack Weston to completely restore Dickey Betts original 1964 Bassman amp. Skip is a renowned tech known globally for his expertise, especially on Fender amps. We will hear the story of how Dickey's amp was saved and restored and take a closer look at proper amp restoration and servicing. My guest host is guitarist and tech Don Butler, who is an expert on Marshall amps, having worked on Robin Trower's Marshalls used on his current tour. Don was a guest, previously, on the FLO Guitar-Enthusiasts Radio show. We delve into the Allman Brothers sound and explore the world of amp restoration to boot!

Jeff Floro's All About Guitar
November 16, 2015

Jeff Floro's All About Guitar

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2015 55:00


The Allman Brothers Band. An iconic band, part of the "New South" music happening at the time which had a profound impact on rock and blues music for years to come. Guitarists Duane Allman and Dickey Betts both were perfect examples of great tone and technique. Tonight we delve into that legendary tone! Willie Perkins, who was the tour manager for the band from 1970 to 1984, and Jack Weston, an Allman Brothers memorabilia collector, have put out a book on everything Allman Brothers: "The Allman Brothers Band: Classic Memorabilia 1969-1976" which covers more than just the gear: artwork, patches, all sorts of merchandising and even tickets to the gigs! To help us explore the gear used by the Allman Brothers during their legendary years we are joined by guitar and amp tech Skip Simmons, who was commissioned by Jack Weston to completely restore Dickey Betts original 1964 Bassman amp. Skip is a renowned tech known globally for his expertise, especially on Fender amps. We will hear the story of how Dickey's amp was saved and restored and take a closer look at proper amp restoration and servicing. My guest host is guitarist and tech Don Butler, who is an expert on Marshall amps, having worked on Robin Trower's Marshalls used on his current tour. Don was a guest, previously, on the FLO Guitar-Enthusiasts Radio show. We delve into the Allman Brothers sound and explore the world of amp restoration to boot!

Autoline This Week - Video
Autoline This Week #1923: Ford's New Innovation Center

Autoline This Week - Video

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2015 29:20


With so much of today’s engineering revolving around the connected car and autonomy, many automakers are setting up shop in Silicon Valley including Detroit Three member Ford. Autoline went west to take a sneak peek and see what Ford is developing in the midst of its neighbors like Google, Tesla and Apple. Host John McElroy talks with Ford executives Raj Nair, Ken Washington and Don Butler about how this lab will impact future product. In addition, he takes you for a quick tour behind the scenes at some of the experiments being done within the walls of this high tech lab.

Autoline This Week
Autoline This Week #1923: Ford's New Innovation Center

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2015 29:21


With so much of today’s engineering revolving around the connected car and autonomy, many automakers are setting up shop in Silicon Valley including Detroit Three member Ford. Autoline went west to take a sneak peek and see what Ford is developing in the midst of its neighbors like Google, Tesla and Apple. Host John McElroy talks with Ford executives Raj Nair, Ken Washington and Don Butler about how this lab will impact future product. In addition, he takes you for a quick tour behind the scenes at some of the experiments being done within the walls of this high tech lab.

Autoline Daily - Video
AD #1285 – U.S. Car Sales, Don Butler Lands at Ford, Corvette’s Performance Black Box

Autoline Daily - Video

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2014 8:35


- 2013 U.S. Car Sales - Ford Hires Former Cadillac Exec - Corvette Gets Performance Black Box - The Henry Ford Museum

Autoline Daily - Video
Episode 981 - Tire Prices Expected to Drop, Bosch Bullish on Stop/Start, Audi Q3

Autoline Daily - Video

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2012 8:49


Tire prices are expected to drop in the U.S. after a tariff placed on Chinese tire makers expired earlier in the week. Bosch predicts that half of all new cars in the U.S. will be equipped with stop/start technology within four years. John takes a look at the Audi Q3 with Audi of America’s President, Scott Keogh. All that and more, plus a preview of Autoline This Week with Don Butler the Vice President of Marketing at Cadillac.

Autoline This Week - Video
Autoline This Week #1640: Retooling the Standard

Autoline This Week - Video

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2012 26:48


It used to be a Cadillac world. Recognized as the top luxury car, its name became synonymous with the best of anything. But then came the 1980s with production issues, an aging demographic and worse, competition from around the world. Suddenly, as Eric Burdon and The Animals sang, their best just wasn’t good enough. For 5, 10, 20 years, the brand wavered until the latest models have shown a bit of life. The man in charge of restoring the luxury nameplate to the top is Don Butler, VP of Global Marketing for Cadillac. He is John McElroy’s special guest on Autoline This Week. Joining the panel are Tim Higgins from Bloomberg and Aaron Bragman from IHS Automotive.

Autoline This Week
Autoline This Week #1640: Retooling the Standard

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2012 26:49


It used to be a Cadillac world. Recognized as the top luxury car, its name became synonymous with the best of anything. But then came the 1980s with production issues, an aging demographic and worse, competition from around the world. Suddenly, as Eric Burdon and The Animals sang, their best just wasn’t good enough. For 5, 10, 20 years, the brand wavered until the latest models have shown a bit of life. The man in charge of restoring the luxury nameplate to the top is Don Butler, VP of Global Marketing for Cadillac. He is John McElroy’s special guest on Autoline This Week. Joining the panel are Tim Higgins from Bloomberg and Aaron Bragman from IHS Automotive.

Autoline This Week
Autoline This Week #1640: Retooling the Standard

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2012 26:49


It used to be a Cadillac world. Recognized as the top luxury car, its name became synonymous with the best of anything. But then came the 1980s with production issues, an aging demographic and worse, competition from around the world. Suddenly, as Eric Burdon and The Animals sang, their best just wasn’t good enough. For 5, 10, 20 years, the brand wavered until the latest models have shown a bit of life. The man in charge of restoring the luxury nameplate to the top is Don Butler, VP of Global Marketing for Cadillac. He is John McElroy’s special guest on Autoline This Week. Joining the panel are Tim Higgins from Bloomberg and Aaron Bragman from IHS Automotive.

Autoline Daily - Video
Episode 951 - Cadillac ELR, Next-Gen Kia Sorento, F1 Car Sings National Anthem

Autoline Daily - Video

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2012 8:40


Don Butler, the vice president of marketing for Cadillac tells Autoline when its plug-in electric vehicle, the ELR will become available. Kia released details on the new Sorento before it officially debuts at the Paris Motor Show. Red Bull Racing took one of its Formula One cars to New York City to “sing” the U.S. national anthem. All that and more, plus a look at Meritor Wabco’s next-generation electronic stability control system for large trucks which has a feature that makes competing systems look primitive by comparison.

Wizard of Ads
Let Me Tell You a Story…

Wizard of Ads

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2009 5:04


Magic Words to Penetrate the Filter, Erase Suspicion and Lower the Guard  It was exactly 10 years ago. I was on the telephone with an 87 year-old man I had been hunting for several weeks. I needed this man's permission to publish a private letter he had written to America's Chief of Naval Operations back in 1963. The man's name was William Lederer. “Where you calling from young man?” “Austin, Texas.” “I was there recently. Nice town.” “What brought you to Austin sir?” “I was there to bury my best friend Jim.” “I'm sorry to hear that.” “You would have liked Jim. Everyone did. He once gave me some advice that changed my life.” “What was it?” “William,” he said, “the public is more willing to believe fiction than non-fiction.” Mr. Lederer now had my full attention. Our bodies contain approximately 100 million sensory receptors that allow us to see, hear, taste, touch and smell physical reality. But the brain contains 10 thousand billion synapses. This means we're roughly 100,000 times better equipped to experience a world that does not exist, than a world that does. The first step in persuasion is to entice your target to imagine doing the thing you want them to do. Four and a half years ago in the summer of 2004, a screenwriter named Eli Attie began creating a persona for a new fictional character that would appear on The West Wing. Matt Santos (played by Jimmy Smits) would be a young congressman, new to Washington, a working-class member of an ethnic minority. Prior to running for public office, our fictional character Santos had been a community organizer in a major city (Houston.) Screenwriter Eli Attie admitted to The Guardian, a British newspaper, that he was inspired in 2004 by a young Illinois politician – not yet even a US senator – by the name of Barack Obama, a community organizer from Chicago. As a result of Attie's attraction to Obama, the 2006 television season showed us a glittering, fictional candidate for the presidency, a happily married, young minority male with 2 children who would run against a moderate Republican opponent from a western state. The imaginary Republican senator, Arnie Vinick (played by Alan Alda,) was unpopular with his conservative base due to his moderate views. His principal opponent in the fictional Republican primary was the Rev. Don Butler, a Christian preacher. Keep in mind these West Wing episodes aired 18 months before the nomination battle between John McCain and Mike Huckabee. But wait, it gets weirder. Ten years ago, Aaron Sorkin admitted that he based The West Wing's Josh Lyman on Rahm Emanuel, who served in Bill Clinton's White House. Both Lyman and Emanuel are Jewish. Both are brilliant. Both mail dead fish to opponents who make them angry. In the 2006 season of The West Wing, seasoned White House staffer Josh Lyman serves as campaign manager for the long-shot, minority candidate. When his candidate wins, Lyman is named Chief of Staff. Two years later Rahm Emanuel, the real Josh Lyman, will become Barack Obama's Chief of Staff. Was it all a plot? Don't be ridiculous.  It's just an example of how we tend to act out the things we've seen in our mind.  By the way, here's the end of the Lederer story: “How did Jim's advice change your life Mr. Lederer?” “Well, I had written a few books but none of them sold very well. So in 1958 I showed Jim the manuscript for my newest book and he told me to go back and fictionalize the name of the country, the characters, everything. ‘The public is more willing to believe fiction than non-fiction.'” “How did it turn out for you?” “Well, that book, The Ugly American, stayed on the New York Times bestseller list for 78 straight weeks and sold more than 3 million copies in its first year. Marlon Brando starred in the movie. But of course that's nothing compared to what Jim did.” “What do you mean?” “Jim wrote...