Kaizen Blog http://blog.case.edu/jna/ Knowledge + Thought + Discussion --> Wisdom en-us Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:36:22 EST Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:36:22 EST john.angelis@case.edu john.angelis@case.edu http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Movable Type v3.121 Nobby's Wisdom http://blog.case.edu/jna/2007/04/25/nobbys_wisdom I'm coming out of Case Blog hiatus just to give a deserved citizen some credit for his wise words. I... http://blog.case.edu/jna/2007/04/25/nobbys_wisdom Lewandowski Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:36:22 EST I'm coming out of Case Blog hiatus just to give a deserved citizen some credit for his wise words. I really enjoyed Nobby's comments linked to in today's Case Daily. I find them especially meaningful in the light of recent news over Imus and Virginia Tech. Here is what I appreciated:

"They confused an ability to speak fluently with an ability to communicate," he said. "I look at it as a challenge I had as a child. Back in grade school, anyone that was different in any way was made fun of by his peers. All I ever knew how to do was to take what God had given me, utilize my strengths, and minimize my weaknesses. Some kids made fun of me, but I learned to live with the insults which gave me added incentive to succeed."

Nobby, that's excellent insight that I hope to teach any potential children I may have someday. Congratulations on the ballpark.

]]> Open-Source Thinking vs. Closed-Door Thinking http://blog.case.edu/jna/2006/01/24/opensource_thinking_vs_closeddoor_thinking I noticed that a few professors also have blogs on this site. However, it appears that very little discussion of... http://blog.case.edu/jna/2006/01/24/opensource_thinking_vs_closeddoor_thinking My Research Tue, 24 Jan 2006 16:33:02 EST I noticed that a few professors also have blogs on this site. However, it appears that very little discussion of research or ideas is going on. I was curious to hear people's experiences in or thoughts about "thinking out loud" on the World Wide Web. Writing out ideas for new products, research insights, or potential projects is a great way to gain a valuable insight or new perspective. That may even occur without anyone commenting; the act of writing for an uninformed audience helps us notice where we have glossed over details.

]]> 1/17/2006: Wall Street Journal Article on Arthur Zankel http://blog.case.edu/jna/2006/01/20/1172006_wall_street_journal_article_on_arthur_zankel While I have the time, I'll squueze in an entry. Always a sad sight to see a lonely intro post... http://blog.case.edu/jna/2006/01/20/1172006_wall_street_journal_article_on_arthur_zankel Fri, 20 Jan 2006 21:06:32 EST While I have the time, I'll squueze in an entry. Always a sad sight to see a lonely intro post on a deserted blog; at least now "they" can't say I only did one. Did anyone else catch that tragic story about Arthur Zankel's suicide? The article was on page A1: you can read it if you are on Case's system at http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=970361441&sid=2&Fmt=3&clientId=43422&RQT=309&VName=PQD
It is the story of Arthur Zankel, a wealthy, talented man who fought a long battle against depression, and eventually lost when he was 73. It is well-written and sad.

]]> Introduction to Blog http://blog.case.edu/jna/2006/01/20/introduction_to_blog Hello, and welcome to my little corner of Case-space. I hope to use this blog to help retain what is... http://blog.case.edu/jna/2006/01/20/introduction_to_blog Fri, 20 Jan 2006 20:44:49 EST Hello, and welcome to my little corner of Case-space. I hope to use this blog to help retain what is valuable in what I learn. We'll see how it goes.

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