jac_no_k

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by jac_no_k 2y ago
I really was hoping for nano-texture on MacBook Air. The cynic in me thinks this is intentional as I'm now purchasing the 14" MBP with nano-texture. It's 42,000 JPY ($282 USD) more then a near equivalent MacBook Air. But t
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by jac_no_k 2y ago
I would imagine by implying that if Honda doesn't cooperate, they would face increased regulatory scrutiny. IE, Honda factories needs to have more safety inspections, vehicles fails to pass emissions tests, a finding that requires hug
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by jac_no_k 2y ago
I hope this is successful but have a feeling that it's going to end up like Premium Friday. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premium_Friday Starts with big fanfare, supported by businesses, until focus drifts elsew
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by jac_no_k 2y ago
In Tokyo, Japan where I work, I get a generous number of days off. I was surprised just how long this could be stretched. - Tokyo 30 days to 83 days. - Hong Kong 30 days to 77 days. - California 30 days to 76 days. - France 30 days to 70 d
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by jac_no_k 2y ago
For Garmin watches, auto activity tracking is under Settings > Activity Tracking > Status On. This shows up in Garmin Connect under graphs such as Body Battery, Heart Rate, etc. These auto tagged items don't show up as discreet
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by jac_no_k 4y ago
Nissan Leaf with it's single pedal setup is like a driving a car in 2nd gear, where the speed can go down to zero and accelerate all the way up to highway speeds. In single pedal mode, slowing down to a stop is a lifting the accelerato
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Where a Thousand Digital Eyes Keep Watch over the Elderly(nytimes.com)
2 points by jac_no_k 5y ago|0 comments
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Toyota Is Road Testing a Prototype Solid State Battery EV(thedrive.com)
4 points by jac_no_k 5y ago|1 comments
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by jac_no_k 6y ago
I think it depends if the house was pre-built or meant for rentals. I had the unfortunate experience of buying a used pre-built house in the Tokyo area and it was terrible. Every room vented directly outside, windows were single pane with
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by jac_no_k 6y ago
I used to live in the southern California area in the United States. I made a bit better then you average salaryman. Home prices varied wildly but I was able to get a 30 year loan for a new construction house. I did benefit from for low
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by jac_no_k 6y ago
Owner of a customized pre-fab (!?) home here in the Kanto (Tokyo) area. Homes in Hokkaido area, where it gets quite cold in winter, have good insulation. If one is building a custom house in Japan from construction company that does pre-fa
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by jac_no_k 6y ago
I've been using "Magnet" for tiling. It's in the Apple App store. My use case, 15" laptop display and a 32" 4k display. I find it sufficient enough screen real estate. I sometimes think about getting an addi
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by jac_no_k 6y ago
I wish we had better metrics to measure stress. Is it okay to push harder? From a physical exertion perspective, I think we have it. Recovery Time: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=8ImmxVkZMh4EYYq5Zp2bR8 From a
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by jac_no_k 6y ago
Some cyclists get empowered by the "sharrows" and purposely become nuisance to other road users. While the cyclist does have the right of way, the intent is to signal to automobile drivers to share the roads. Courtesy from the c
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by jac_no_k 6y ago
Similar experience on my side. I was sitting on the fence between an Apple Watch and the Garmin 945. I'm quite pleased with the Garmin 945 all day tracking, the ability to track activities for over 12 hours (GPS, routing, and bunch o
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by jac_no_k 7y ago
/me commutes by bicycle, 32km each way, in traffic light hell that is Tokyo. I can get off the line faster then automobiles, they aren't racing / clutch dumping at the lights. Traffic is so heavy and with so many intersectio
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by jac_no_k 7y ago
Actually, I think Microsoft's effort is putting much needed pressure on Apple. My wife about a year ago got a Microsoft Surface 6, the tablet with keyboard + trackpad. It was about the same price as a MacBook and with a bundle, the M
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by jac_no_k 7y ago
I test drove the Nissan Serena e-power (series hybrid mini-van) and having all the torque available is a killer feature. It won't win any high speed medals but to be able to get up to 50kph (30mph) with no drama is useful. Combines t
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by jac_no_k 7y ago
Other "problems" for Japan foreign residents: * I'm of Japanese ethnicity but not Japanese, so must use katakana. Confuses everyone. * My wife, also not Japanese, kept her maiden name; breaking all kinds assumptions on forms
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by jac_no_k 7y ago
This "continuous deployment" for cars must be a logistical nightmare. To do repairs for a given vehicle, keeping track of what parts are backward compatible would be challenging. What if it's a compatibility breaking change
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by jac_no_k 7y ago
Japan has other surprise drug policies. For example, the prescription drug Adderall is banned because it contains amphetamine. https://jp.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/doctors/import... This article is enlig
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by jac_no_k 8y ago
Regarding "novice and expert" mode. Default should be novice mode. Extra steps to go into "expert" mode. Examples I could think of: * Launch control (maximum acceleration from a stop.) * Track mode (turn down or disab
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by jac_no_k 8y ago
@cosmie provides a good model for IT organization to quickly bring supportable solutions. The principles behind Agile is to reach across these barriers / towers. These Experts are the product owners / users, the developers, and
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by jac_no_k 8y ago
/me is one of the minions from team "Eye of Sauron". However I'm not stuck in this tower. I'm torn between two worlds. One side applauds the grass roots based solutions and the JFDI attitude. The other side is co
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by jac_no_k 8y ago
2018 Nissan Leaf owner here driving with e-pedal, essentially a single pedal driving from movement to complete stop. I've driven from summer conditions down to -10dC (14dF) conditions. For winter, the car is on squishier winter tires.
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by jac_no_k 8y ago
I can't find the article any more but I think Toyota has it's engineers build a handful of cars by hand as part of it's kaizen process. This would act as entry point for next the next generation of engineers.
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by jac_no_k 8y ago
/me is a US citizen with a PR (permanent residency) status in Japan. Spouse has naturalized to a Japan citizen. My anecdote: without fitting into any of the qualifying categories, I was able to get a PR in Japan after residing in the
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by jac_no_k 8y ago
If you manage to find a Japanese grocer, it's a staple item. In a pinch, order through Amazon: House Foods Cream Stew, 4.93 Ounce (Pack of 10) by House Foods Link: http://a.co/d/hXsgx21
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by jac_no_k 8y ago
I recall similar with the Sony Playstation 2 that made available Linux available so it can be classified as a computer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_for_PlayStation_2
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by jac_no_k 8y ago
Other news sources are carrying this. Example: https://nyti.ms/2AbVQOP https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/15/obituaries/paul-allen-dea...

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