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I work in Japan as a Software Engineer. I love obscure programming languages, open-source, cycling and Japanese culture.
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Eclipse CTRL-3
I’m using Eclipse a lot in my new job and it took me a month to discover CTRL-3 (Quick Access). It’s the closest thing it has to Emacs’s M-x. So I’ve binded Quick Access to Alt-x. Eclipse is much easier … Continue reading
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Visiting files using SSH in EmacsW32
After much searching I discovered that the way to use ssh-based remote file visiting in emacs with TRAMP is by using the plink: method instead of ssh: while having your putty install directory in your PATH environment variable. So I’m … Continue reading
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Brushing
I wonder if TV shows/movies influence our daily routines. Could that be the reason we brush our teeth so quickly compared to Asians? Or should I change that “we” into a me…
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Sakura
I thoroughly enjoy watching the Cherry blossoms bloom in the Spring. The first time I saw it in Japan I was awed by how beautiful they are. I thought to myself that I could watch Sakura trees forever and never … Continue reading
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Integrating Qt3 programs in Ubuntu
If you’re like me and have discovered a couple of kick-ass Qt applications and are wondering how to make Qt programs look more like the default Ubuntu Human theme, I present you with a quick cheat sheet. There’s luckily one … Continue reading
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Workrave
I learned about this program from Sacha Chua’s blog. Workrave is a cool time-to-take-a-break-reminder program that doesn’t just lock your screen (like the default typing break program in Ubuntu). It has micro-breaks which are great to remind me to get … Continue reading
Dear AACS LA lawyers…
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Hard dance music
I’ve discovered a internet radio station that plays my favorite kind of dance music, hard dance. I would LOVE to go to a night club that plays this kind of music. It’s so full of energy, you can’t help but … Continue reading
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