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DiaryMathematicsProblem-solvingProgrammingUncorrected
Toru Jan 31, 2015Jan 06, 2024 algorithm, divisible by 7, dynamic programming, elements, Pascal's triangle, Project Euler

Pascal’s Triangle

 I often solve some problems in the intervals between my study. Today, I chose a problem with Pascal’s triangle from Read More
DiaryFoodJapanese traditionOnomatopoeiaUncorrected
Toru Jan 30, 2015Jan 06, 2024 condiments, delicious, eggs, fried rice, meat, refrigerator, rice, vegetables

Fried Rice

Since I became hungry, I opened the refrigerator in my laboratory. There were only some eggs and some condiments. Also, Read More
DiaryMedicalProgrammingTechnologyUncorrected
Toru Jan 29, 2015Jan 06, 2024 AR, Augmented Reality, C#, C++, surgery, Unity, X-ray CT

AR

Today I learned AR (Augmented Reality) techniques and its implement way. Actually, I implemented an AR program in the past, Read More
CleaningDiaryHomeShoppingUncorrected
Toru Jan 28, 2015Jan 06, 2024 clean up, cleaning supply, cleanup, excited, last legs, new product, room, tidy, vacuum cleaner

Vacuum Cleaner

A few days ago, I cleaned up my room in ages. The messy room became tidy, however, my vacuum cleaner Read More
DiaryProgrammingScienceTechnologyUncorrected
Toru Jan 27, 2015Jan 06, 2024 file types, Git, IDE, programmers, version control system

Today, I learned how to use Git.

Today, I learned how to use Git. Git is a distributed version control system, and version control is really important Read More
BusinessCultureDiaryGamingUncorrected
Toru Jan 26, 2015Jan 06, 2024 2D world, 3D, account, Canada, central character, characters, concept, FEZ, gameplay video, Gomez, Polytron Corporation, power, sad, sale, Steam

FEZ

FEZ  2 days ago, I watched gameplay video of “FEZ,” which was developed by Polytron Corporation in Canada. I felt Read More
CultureDiaryEtymologyJapanese traditionUncorrected
Toru Jan 25, 2015Jan 06, 2024 Ameotoko, consecutive times, denigrate, joke, lottery winning probability, man, meteorite, one-third probability, precipitation days, probability, rain, raining, rare case, respected, thunderbolt probability, travel, trip

Rain Bringer

Rain Bringer In Japan, there is a word Ameotoko, which means a man whose presence bring on rain in events Read More
CultureDiaryEtymologyJapanese traditionUncorrected
Toru Jan 24, 2015Jan 06, 2024 heaven, kotatsu, kotatsumuri, lazy people, parasite, repair costs, traditional furniture

Satanic Kotatsu

Today, I got a kotatsu out from closet. A kotatsu, it’s a traditional furniture of Japan, also a satanic tool. Read More
CultureDiaryEducationLanguageUncorrected
Toru Jan 23, 2015Jan 06, 2024 abbreviations, characters, coolness, exception, literally, pronounce, readability, unabbreviated form, understandability

How to Pronounce Abbreviations

Today, I learned laws of how to pronounce abbreviations. Firstly, if the abbreviation is composed of 2 characters, it should Read More
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