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|15 Aug 1989
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The present invention relates to a uniform strength ophthalmic lens having a gradient refractive index changing rotational-symmetrically about the optical axis.
Ophthalmic lenses having a gradient refractive index have been discussed numerous times in scientific papers. By way of illustration, we refer to the survey "GRADIENT INDEX OPTICS" by W. N. Charman (The Ophthalmic Optician, 1981, pp. 72-84) and the bibliography listed therein.
As can be learned from said article (p.80, left column), ophthalmic lenses with a gradient refraction index have hitherto been considered a substitute for ophthalmic lenses with aspheric surfaces with "comparably good" optical properties (p. 80, left column following).
A uniform strength ophthalmic lens is also known from DE-OS No. 27 07 601. From said publication it can be learned that a "careful selection of the aspheric base curve and of the refractive index gradients" can reduce aberrations more than it would be possible by means of only an aspheric base curve. To accomplish this, the refractive index is changed radially, in particular, in steps. A continuous changing of the refraction index is only mentioned in passing without presenting a definite technical method.
The problem of reducing critical thicknesses of lenses, i.e. the center thickness in plus a positive lenses and peripheral thickness in minus or negative lenses, is not discussed in the aforementioned article by W. N. Charman nor in DE-OS No. 27 07 601.
The object of the present invention is to provide uniform strength ophthalmic lenses in which the critical thickness of the lenses is significantly reduced compared to the state of the art while at least possessing the same image-forming properties.
As an inventive step, it was recognized that the reduction of the critical thickness--by choosing a "flat", cosmetically "favorable" base curve, in this connection we refer to U.S. Pat. No. 3,960,442--presenting an "opposite" postulation to minimize aberrations. This particularly applies to negative ophthalmic lenses, which are not discussed in the just cited publication--probably for this reason. Therefore, it is not possible--as was also perceived as a step of the present invention--to reduce the critical thickness and at the same time substantially decrease the aberrations by just employing an aspheric surface.
Surprisingly, however, a successful solution to the object of the present invention is accomplished by proceeding from a uniform strength ophthalmic lens. In this connection it is particularly surprising that in order to reduce the critical thickness of ophthalmic lenses it is possible to improve the diffraction or the course of the curvature of at least one of the two surfaces, without reflecting the correction of the aberrations, in such a manner that the critical thickness of the ophthalmic lens, thus the center thickness in plus lenses or the peripheral thickness in minus lenses does not exceed a specific value. With a homogeneous refractive index, such a selection of the aspheric surface, particularly in the case of minus lenses, would yield unacceptable image-forming properties. Nonetheless, even with such a selection of the aspheric surface aimed solely at minimizing the critical thickness a correction of the aberrations is achieved merely by changing the refractive index--as was recognized as an element of the invention.
In contrast to the method of DE-OS No. 27 07 610, it is thus not necessary to choose either the aspheric course of curvature or the variation of the refractive index in such a manner that the aberrations are minimized, but rather it is possible to pursue different objects--minimizing the critical thickness or correcting aberrations--with the selection of the spherical base curve or the curvature course of aspheric curves and the variation of the refractive index. However, it is not intended to preclude additionally selecting the curvature course of the rotational-symmetrical aspheric surface or surfaces in such a manner that the aberrations are further reduced.
In comparison to the surfaces cited in U.S. Pat. No. 3,960,442 a significantly greater reduction of the critical thickness (center thickness in plus lenses) or in the case of the same center thickness a substantially better correction of the aberrations can be achieved by means of the embodiments of the present invention.
Particularly surprising is, however, that it is possible to substantially dispose freely of the basic ophthalmic aberrations, the refraction error ΔR and astigmatism ΔS, with a specified thickness by means of improving uniform strength ophthalmic lenses by the method of the present invention:
By way of illustration, one of the fundamental aberrations ΔR or ΔS can be reduced to zero over a wide visual angle (plus lenses) or for all visual angles (minus lenses). Furthermore, said two aberrations can also be brought to a desired ratio, by way of illustration, ΔR:ΔS=1:2. By using am especially optimized aspheric curvature course for one or both surfaces it is even possible to reduce both aberrations at least over a large visual angle zone substantially to zero.
Changing the refraction index in an ophthalmic lens according to the present invention can, by way of illustration, be a accomplished by the possible means described in FIG. 3 of the aforementioned article "GRADIENT INDEX OPTICS".
Preferred are, however, improvement of the gradient refractive index changing rotational-symmetrically about the optical axis by at least one of changing the refractive index as a function of the distance from the optical axis and vertically to at least one of the two surfaces or a combination thereof.
In any case, a distinct reduction of the critical thickness is attained while continuing to have excellent image-forming properties. Herein the uniform strength ophthalmic lens may or may not be provided with a prism.
Surprisingly, even with plus lenses having spherical surfaces, it is possible not only to substantially reduce the center thickness compared to presently customary lenses by means of the appropriate choice of the two curvature radii, but also to return the image-forming properties, which would then be much worse with a homogenous refractive index, again to at least to the quality of prior art plus lenses by means of the appropriate choice of gradient refractive index changing rotational-symmetrically about the optical axis.
By making at least one of the two surfaces an aspheric surface can further reduce the center thickness in plus lenses and the correction of the aberrations can be further improved. Herein it is particularly advantageous in positive ophthalmic lenses that the aspheric surface is the front surface.
In minus lenses, developing one surface into a rotational-symmetrical asphere and the appropriate choice of refractive index attains such a great reduction of the peripheral thickness, which would lead to unacceptable image-forming properties in a minus lens having an aspheric surface and a homogeneous refraction index.
In minums lenses, it is advantageous that the aspheric surface is the rear surface.
Of course, it is possible to choose comparably complicated rotational-symmetrical surfaces for an aspheric surface, as can be represented, by way of illustration, by power-series expansions of a higher degree on which, if necessary, a conic section function is superimposed. Furthermore, the rotational-symmetrical aspheric surface can also be constructed by means of "spline functions" and additionally optimized to minimize the center thickness also with regard to correcting aberrations.
The concept of the present invention, however, permits considerably reducing the critical thickness with just comparably, simple aspheric curves.
The present invention is made more apparent in the follow-ing in connection with embodiments of the invention with reference to the drawings:
FIGS. 1A to 7B show the course of the refractive index functions and of the aberrations for positive uniform strength ophthalmic lenses, having spheric or aspheric surfaces and different center thicknesses, and
FIGS. 8A to 11B show the course of the refractive index functions and of the aberrations for negative uniform strength ophthalmic lenses, having spheric or aspheric surfaces and different peripheral thicknesses.
In all the figures presented in the following, FIGS. 1-11(a) depicts a (full-scale) cross-section through an ophthalmic lens having a front surface 1 and a rear surface 2. Furthermore, illustrated is the critical thickness, whose magnitude is to be reduced by means of the measures of the present invention. The critical thickness is the center thickness d in plus lenses and the peripheral thickness dr in minus lenses.
Moreover, in FIGS. 1-11(a), the refractive index n is plotted as a function of the distance r from the optical axis, given in millimeters. Express reference is made to the illustrated presentation of the refractive index function with regard to the disclosure.
In FIG. 1-11(b) is plotted the course of the astigmatism ΔS (unbroken line) and of the refraction error ΔR (broken line), i.e. the deviation of the effect of the ophthalmic lens from the so-called prescription value as a function of the visual angle. Astigmatism and refraction errors are given in diopters (dpt).
The table below shows the overall effect D (in dpt), the effect D1 of the front surface 1 and the effect D2 of the rear surface 2 (also in dpt) as well as the center thickness d and the peripheral thickness dr for a diameter of 66 mm for all the ophthalmic lenses illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 11.
FIGS. 1 to 6 depict positive ophthalmic lenses, having 8.00 dpt.
FIG. 1 shows a uniform strength ophthalmic lens, having spheric surfaces and a homogeneous refractive index no =1.525. The detection of front surface 1 and of the rear surface 2 are selected in such a manner that there are small aberrations. As can be seen from the table the center thickness d of 8.79 mm is relatively large.
FIG. 2 shows a lens similar to the one in FIG. 1, however, with a refractive index of no is 1.6. The diffractions of the both surfaces are chosen in such a manner that the aberrations are small. The center thickness d is only minimally reduced to 7.54 due to the rise in refractive index.
FIGS. 3 and 4 show a uniform strength ophthalmic lens with an aspheric front surface 1 and a homogeneous refractive index of n=1.525 or 1.6. The aspheric front surface is a flat hyperboloid of rotation, met by the following equation:
z=Cr2 /(1+(1-(K-1)c2 r2)-1/2
with z: height of the arrow
r: distance from the axis of rotation
C=1/R; R=curvature radius of the surface in the vertex
K: conic section coefficient.
C is:
C=1/R=D1 /(n-1).
Selecting the conic section coefficient K (s, table) of the aspheric surface in such a manner that the center thickness d of the ophthalmic lens is just approx. 60% or 50% of the spheric lenses, having a homogeneous refractive index, illustrated in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, results in--as a comparison of FIG. 3 or 4 and FIG. 1 or 2 shows--non-acceptable aberrations ΔR and ΔS, which already amount to more than 1 dpt in a visual angle of 20�.
The following will show that surprisingly great improvements in image quality can be attained by means of a gradient refraction index n(r) as a function of distance r from the optical axis (axis of rotation) even when diffractions or curvature courses of the individual surfaces are chosen resulting in small center thicknesses.
FIG. 5 shows a uniform strength opthalmic lens according to the invention, having two spheric surfaces, whose diffraction is selected in such a manner that a center thickness is yielded amounting to only approx. 66% of the center thickness of the lens illustrated in FIG. 1. Such a selection of the diffractions would result in unacceptable aberrations ΔR and ΔS with a homogeneous refractive index, which would already mount to several diopters in small visual angles.
The gradient refraction index n as a function of the distance r from the axis of rotation can, however, substantially reduce aberrations ΔR and ΔS.
FIGS. 6 and 7 also show uniform strength opthalmic lenses according to the invention, whose refractive index is not constant (homogeneous), but dependent on the distance from the optical axis (axis of rotation). The lenses illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7 correspond to the lenses depicted in FIGS. 3 or 4, regarding the curvature courses of both surfaces and the value of the refractive index of the axis of rotation (r=0).
As the refractive index n(r) plotted in FIGS. 6 and 7(a) as a function of distance r shows, the refractive index is almost constant in the center zone, having a diameter of approx. 10-15 mm, and decreases beyond this zone. The refractive index of the lens illustrated in FIG. 5 also varies within this zone, however, the change is smaller as a function of the distance than beyond the center zone.
By this means, it is accomplished--as can be seen in FIGS. 5 to 7(b)--that aberrations ΔR and ΔS have become substantially smaller as a function of the visual angle.
In particular, it is even possible to specify a strict, specific course for the aberrations. In the illustrated embodiments, it was specified to maintain the refraction error ΔR at a value of approx. 0 unitl a visual angle of approx. 30�.
Of course, other specifications are possible, as by way of illustration a certain ratio of refraction error ΔR and astigmatism ΔS as well as certain specification for the plus and minus signs of both aberrations.
The calculation of the refractive index n as a function of distance r expediently yields so-called spline functions. FIGS. 8 to 11 show uniform strength negative ophthalmic lenses.
Whereas FIGS. 8(a) depicts a "common" uniform strength ophthalmic lens, having spheric surfaces 1 and 2 and a homogeneous refractive index n, whose peripheral thickness dr of 13.75 mm is relatively large. The aberrations are, however, as FIG. 8(b) shows, relatively small.
FIG. 9 depicts a uniform strength negative ophthalmic lens, having an aspheric rear surface and a homogeneous refractive index, thereby considerably reducing the peripheral thickness to 7.13 mm, but increasing the aberrations as a function of the visual angle to such an extent that the lens would not be acceptable in practice.
FIGS. 10 and 11 depict the uniform strength lenses according to the present invention, having the same effect as the ones illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9 and a gradient refractive index, varying as a function of distance r from the optical axis, whereby different peripheral thicknesses were specificed, yet it is nonetheless possible to maintain the refraction error at 0 up to a visual angle of approx. 40� while at the same time having low astigmatism. values.
The opthalmic lenses by the method of the present invention illustrated in FIG. 11 has the same aspheric surface as the lens depicted in FIG. 9.
The foregoing preferred embodiments demonstrate that it is possible to make negative and positive ophthalmic lenses by the method of the invented concept whose critical thicknesses--peripheral thickness or center thickness--are substantially reduced compared to ophthalmic lenses having spheric surfaces. At the same time image quality is raised substantially compared to opthalimic lenses having aspheric lenses and a homogeneous refractive index. This is particularly the case with minus lenses, in which even with complicated aspheric surfaces no great reduction of the peripheral thickness can be attained while at the same time having good image-forming properties. Especially surprising, however, is that it is possible to specify certain aberrations or the ratio between certain aberrations.
In the illustrated preferred embodiments a refraction error of 0 was specified for a certain visual angle zone.
It can just as easily be specified that the refraction error should assume positive values and astigmatism negative values and that the ratio of these two aberrations should have specific average value at certain visual angle or over a certain visual angle zone. By means of such a specification the absolute value of an individual aberration, can, by way of illustration, be reduced.
______________________________________ D1 / dr/FIG. D/dpt dpt D2 /dpt d/mm mm K no______________________________________1 8.00 9.46 -2.00 8.79 0 0 1.5252 8.00 9.55 -2.00 7.54 0 0 1.63 8.00 9.63 -2.00 5.87 0 -4.5 1.5254 8.00 9.77 -2.00 3.79 0 -13.7 1.65 8.00 9.25 -2.00 5.87 0 0 1.5256 8.00 9.63 -2.00 5.87 0 -4.5 1.5257 8.00 9.77 -2.00 3.79 0 -13.7 1.68 -10.00 2.00 -12.00 0.8 13.75 0 1.5259 -10.00 2.00 -12.00 0.8 6.86 -6.67 1.52510 -10.00 2.00 -11.65 0.8 8.86 -2.7 1.52511 -10.00 2.00 -11.28 0.8 6.86 -6.0 1.525______________________________________
In the preferred embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 1-7, the front surface is aspheric and in those depicted in FIGS. 8-11 it is the rear surface.
The surfaces of embodiments with K=0 are exclusively spheric.
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Galaxy SkatewayRead MoreFrom its North Lauderdale and Davie locations, Galaxy Skateway launches visitors into a vortex of nifty moves, groovy tunes, and wholesome family fun. Throughout the week, both venues crank up energy levels with special events. On Fridays and Saturdays, doors remain open later into the evening, and on Flashback Thursdays, music from the 1970s and 80s helps skaters explore the past without having to spin super fast to induce time travel. But no matter the day or decade, Galaxy always surrounds its guests with an impressive lineup of amenities, including a full-service snack bar, video game areas, a pro shop, and a full fleet of regular and in-line skates, available for rental.3737 Davie Road ExtensionHollywood, FL US
Pet SupermarketRead MoreSpoil your pets with the furry, stuffed beds and chicken-inspired treats when you shop at Pet Supermarket's pet store in Hollywood. When you have a hunger craving in between meals, these snacks will come in handy. Don't settle for bland meals. Add some pizzazz to your food with an extensive selection of seasonings and spices. When all you need is an incredibly quick dinner, this place offers some of the best TV dinners around to satisfy your needs. If you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen...or at least don't spend a lot of time in it. The frozen food here is a great way to whip up a meal in minutes. Pet Supermarket makes it easy to quench your thirst by stocking water for whenever you need it. If you're worried about your protein intake, you'll rest assured that great, delicious meats are available here. Health nuts will go crazy for the refreshing beverages available here, a great way to stay happy and hydrated. Yogurt, cheese, milk? Do some or all of these sound great to you? Be a dairy fan and purchase some dairy products. They will keep you happy and healthy. Eating healthy isn't always easy, but with produce on hand like this it just got easier. Go under the sea with a few fresh catches, and enjoy a meal rich in protein and flavor. For that bowl of crunchy goodness, cereal is a winner for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! For baked goods that are as delicious as they are fluffy, don't forget to pick up some fresh ingredients to make sure your creation hits it out-of-the-park. Keep your whole family healthy and full with a selection of tasty canned good items from Pet Supermarket. Balance out the taste of a midday dessert with one of the excellent coffees or teas at Pet Supermarket. Bread at Pet Supermarket is absolutely delicious. At Pet Supermarket, you can grab some fresh noodles, channel your inner chef and get your cook on. Here you can find a large number of high-quality staples, such as tasty and healthy oil and vinegar options. Patrons are provided with sufficient parking nearby. Stop by Pet Supermarket in Hollywood today and leave with sweet pet supplies you can't find anywhere else.2111 N Federal HwyHollywood, FL US
Cardona of MiamiRead MoreWith a bottle of water in hand, it's easy to refresh and refuel. Grab a couple drinks from Cardona of Miami and stay on the go all the time. Add some produce to your next dinner plate for a delicious meal jam-packed with vitamins and nutrients. If rushing out the door is your morning routine, be sure to pick up a box of cereal for a quick and easy breakfast solution. Pick up all of your favorite snacks and enjoy a relaxing night in while you veg out. At Cardona of Miami, you can grab some fresh noodles, channel your inner chef and get your cook on. Pick up super fresh fish (and a heck of a lot of nutrients) for your next meal. Here you can find a wide range of meats, such as chicken and beef, at a price you just can't pass up. If you're a lover of all things dairy, help yourself to some great products at Cardona of Miami for all your protein and calcium needs. You'll definitely want to make sure you're well stocked for any potential emergencies by browsing through Cardona of Miami's great selection of canned foods. Make sure you always have a variety of beverages on hand, especially during the warmer months. This drink is sure to take care of business. When you get that craving for chocolate chip cookies, pick up the ingredients here. Take your cooking up a level of flavor when you choose from their wide selection of seasonings and spices. A frozen meal is just what you want when chopping, dicing, sauteing, and slicing isn't in the cards. Make your cooking life as easy as possible and grab some frozen food today. It's perfect for when you don't have the time or energy to make something from scratch! If you need that extra push to get you through your workday, a coffee or tea from Cardona of Miami will do the trick. When you are running low on kitchen staples, such as oil and vinegar, pick some up at Cardona of Miami. Need a sandwich for lunch or toast to compliment your hearty breakfast? Grab a loaf of bread today. You can find great parking in the surrounding area.1545 Weeping Willow WayHollywood, FL US
Pet SupermarketRead MoreAnything you might possibly need for your precious pet is available at Pet Supermarket in Hollywood. The bread baked at Pet Supermarket gets rave reviews, so taste it yourself today. People can't get enough of the drinks here that take refreshment to the max. A frozen meal is just what you want when chopping, dicing, sauteing, and slicing isn't in the cards. Craft a flavorful meal with some of their gourmet seasonings and spices. Impromptu barbecues are welcome here due to the available and excellent A+ meats. Not everyone has time for pancakes in the morning. Get going with a tasty box of cereal the whole family will enjoy. When you want to elevate your cooking's taste, you'll definitely want to keep your kitchen well stocked with the vinegar and oil offered here. Frozen food is a great option for those who don't love to cook, so go ahead and stock up on these items today. Pet Supermarket can hook you up with the latest coffee and tea beverages. Pet Supermarket makes it easy to quench your thirst by stocking water for whenever you need it. A healthy and light snack from Pet Supermarket is a great way to keep your energy up throughout the day. We all could use a little dairy in our diet, so why not add some to your day and pick it up at Pet Supermarket? You'll feel great knowing you're getting just the right nutrition. You'll be amazed at how much time you can save by buying canned food. It's like a shortcut to a better prepared meal. Health-conscious eaters will love the wide selection of fish on hand. Loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, the produce from this store will give you the energy your body needs. At Pet Supermarket, you can grab some fresh noodles, channel your inner chef and get your cook on. This fixing adds that little something extra to any baked good, so include it in all of your favorite recipes. Find parking easily in one of their many available spaces. Pet Supermarket invites you to visit and select your new pet today!180 S State Road 7Hollywood, FL US
Camp CanineRead MoreFreshly back from vacation, a customer walks expectantly into the room. A golden retriever bounds clumsily up, its tongue flapping a rosy greeting and mouth stretched far back into a smile. When the dog's owner takes up the leash, thanks the staff for caring for her energetic pup, and turns to leave, she feels a tug on the leash. Her dog has planted his feet firmly, trying to back into a sitting position—clearly, he wants them both to stay put. According to proprietor Lisa Schettino, this is an everyday occurrence at Camp Canine. After a difficult experience finding pet care for her own dog, Lisa set out to create an environment that would not only keep critters safe, but make them want to stay. Now, each Camp Canine location has a resort-style atmosphere sprawled over 9,000–15,000 square feet. Stressed four-legged friends wiggle with glee during massages, shedding stress from squeaky toys giving them the silent treatment. Against a bass rumble of purring, punctuated by canine yips, green-tea and chamomile facials drive dirt from wrinkled faces and soften wiry fur. As they wait for their next spa appointment, dogs can roam freely in a fenced-in play lot. After tearing through a maze of tunnels and obstacles, they splash into the pool and emerge to toss their cool, wet fur, bejeweling the air with spray. An air-conditioned indoor play area shelters pets from extreme heat and teenagers listening to vacuums at high volume. Owners too can rest at ease during their pets' vacation, knowing their animals lounge in private rooms with plush bedding and staff on-site 24 hours a day. They check up on their furry friends via scheduled Skype sessions and various webcams set up throughout the facilities. The Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale locations also pick up and drop off pets that haven't yet learned how to operate a manual transmission.1400 S Federal Hwy.Hollywood, FL US


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Waiting for the Zelda Symphony in Chicago to start. Here is our view.
This auditorium is gigantic. I'm gonna get so many StreetPasses.
(Content note: ableism, slimepitter and GamerGate bullshit.)
Gotta discuss some housekeeping first. Skip to the fold for the review if you'd prefer.
While I didn't exactly go looking for it, incoming traffic on my post eventually clued me in to this thread on KotakuInAction (CW: transantagonism within the first few comments — this is Reddit, and a GamerGate forum on Reddit no less, so it's bound to be awful, right?) announcing my first Ethical Gamer post reviewing Mercenary Kings. The thread contains people simultaneously decrying Freethought Blogs and me as being unethical, expressing outrage that a Social Justice Warrior could possibly play video games and want to review them from a social justice perspective, and, strangely enough, comments lauding my outright expressing my biases up front. A few of them even calmly point out that most of my problems actually came from Mercenary Kings controlling poorly and becoming stale way too quickly. Judging by the name, the thrust of the original post and subsequent comments, the person posting it to that subreddit is clearly a slimepitter well versed in Freethought Blogs' history and their mythologies about us, so it's replete with the sort of Googlebombing of character assassination you have likely come to expect from their ilk.
It's one of those Big Lie situations where they repeat any slander they can about a person as often as possible and to as many audiences as possible, to poison the well against us potentially being right about their rubbish ideologies. The goal, naturally, is to get the fence-sitters and people on the sidelines, to destroy the credibility of anyone who might present a valid criticism of their philosophy. And of course, to achieve its goals, it's full of the least charitable interpretations of a bunch of things I've freely and under no duress discussed about my own past, about what shaped me into the person I am today and what gave me my ethical compass, misinterpreting and reinterpreting these events in order to paint a funhouse mirror distortion of me that hopefully someone might get outraged about because, you know, I'm Fair Game for being a Feminist Suppressive Person on the internet. Because, you know, Freeze Peach for thee but not for me? It's a bit funny that a Slimepitter tried to sic Gamergate on me as His Personal Army, thinking he'd get sympathy because I dared use the phrase "ethical gamer" as my name, and most of them wouldn't take the bait. It's a bit difficult to tank for their more vulnerable targets when not even the slimers hoping to sic them on me can convince them my Threat is higher than, say, Anita Sarkeesian. Oh well.
The reason I named my series what I did is actually quite simple, and it has to do with ethics as a concept — especially, as a concept that right-wing reactionaries do not have a grasp on. Ethics is about having a sense of right and wrong that goes beyond simply what is within the laws or customs of society, about more than preserving the status quo for people like you. Good ethics requires empathy to work at all. Having good ethics means attempting to maximize good for as many people as possible — it's about more than just revealing your personal biases or keeping liberal political statements out of video games, as the Gamergate narrative goes. It's certainly not about getting revenge on a woman who dumped someone you're sympathetic with, especially not by lying to everyone repeatedly to maximize her pain. It's about looking out for the people who are traditionally disadvantaged, trying to make sure everybody gets a fair deal out of a transaction — especially when those traditionally disadvantaged folks are being stomped on for no good reason by a medium that's actually just supposed to be about fun and pleasure. That's why I started this feature, and why it has the focus it does.
The thread is, naturally, also replete with misinformation about this effort, like that I'm getting any money for reviewing anything. I'm not. I am lucky some months to break two digits in ad revenue for the whole blog, since my flow of content is down to a trickle for the past year-ish — my last cut of ad revenue was ten dollars and some change. These two (now three) posts are an infinitessimal fraction of that total traffic and ad revenue, so you can take that unevidenced rationale for my focus and cram it. I am also not getting review copies of any video games, unlike most of Gamergate's favorite Youtube vloggers, nor am I affiliated with any of the games I review, like TotalBiscuit, another Gamergate favorite. (Meaning, of course, these actions are perfectly acceptable when they're done by antifeminists and Gamergate sympathizers. Shocking that they might be tribal, right!?) And in the event that I AM affiliated with a game, I will either abstain from reviewing it, or make that affiliation plain as day. I don't pretend I hold much sway, but if I'm too close to a topic, I can recuse myself.
I buy these games on my own, with my own hard-earned cash, usually through Humble Bundle purchases. I review them from my own personal perspective, which, since I've been blogging for almost ten years, you folks should know pretty well by now if you've got the same sort of longevity in readership as I have in authorship. I do it entirely for fun, to tell you about games that I enjoyed or games that I did not, and to discuss aspects of them that I might have found problematic. Further, I do it entirely recognizing — unlike some people — that it is perfectly possible to enjoy a game even if you dislike some bit of pernicious sexism or racism or what-have-you within it. It is also possible to criticize that aspect of a game without wanting to destroy an entire industry (see the preamble to every single Feminist Frequency video, which of course these folks ignore as well). And most importantly to me at least, I've stuck to only reviewing games thus far that are playable on Linux, because I'm a huge open source nerd and I'd like to make sure those games that are playable on Linux get a fair shot at being reviewed and treated as being worth your attention.
Having stumbled upon that post reminded me to complete this review of Rogue Legacy and post it.
I'm going to pull a Psycho Mantis on you and read your memory card. So, I see you like Castlevania. You also like platformers generally. RPGs, yes, yes. Roguelike games too? Excellent. Here's a game that you might find right up your alley: Rogue Legacy. Plug your controller into port 2 and join me below the fold.
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Writing a review for La-Mulana might be every bit as hard as actually playing it.
Games made by fans of the particular genre of video games known as "Castleroids" tend to be exacting, grueling affairs if done poorly; exacting, grueling and COMPELLING affairs if done exceedingly well. La-Mulana, in both its original (freeware) form and its 2012 remake manages to achieve just about the perfect balance of difficulty and depth, even where it leaves me needing frequent breaks. The Japanese indie outfit Nigoro originally created the game to be a PC retro game that apes an MSX game — the MSX being the Japanese Microsoft home PC during the Famicom era. In fact, Konami and Hudson Soft developed heavily for the system before moving on to the true consoles, including such titles as Metal Gear (an MSX exclusive, at the time).
I'm currently playing the 2012 remake of La-Mulana, having only briefly attempted a playthrough of the original game. Its graphics bring to mind a 32-bit game like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, only much cuter and more cartoony. Your character, the one-block-high Professor Lemeza Kosugi, is a Japanese-American ninja-slash-archaeologist. The "ninja" part is evident in his choice of sub-weapons like caltrops and shuriken, and the "archaeologist" part is evident chiefly in his Indiana Jones attire and bullwhip main weapon.
And, I suppose, the setting — you've travelled to La-Mulana, the "cradle of civilization" and evidently a single ruin that contains references to numerous world cultures including Aztec, Egyptian, Greek, Babylonian and Japanese in a sort of Stargate sort of way. With your bullwhip, laptop and a million shuriken (which you have to buy at a gold apiece), you'll have to unravel the mysteries of the ruins in order to beat your father and professional rival to the punch.
Content note: I complain about another game by this dev that involves "creepshots" type sexual assault. Highlight where the note is to read it.
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I have the Mock The Movie transcripts still to finish — CA7746 is sending me subtitle files galore, and I have yet to upload them because they're always a bit of a pain to attach within WordPress and link appropriately. (The fact that I have to upload them as .txt instead of .srt is not the least problem.)
After that, as promised, I'll be doing short reviews of my cornucopia of Steam games, starting with, oh, let's say Mercenary Kings. And don't worry, they'll be reviews from my Evil SJW Perspective.
In the meantime, let me remind you where you are.
Welcome to Lousy Canuck.
I like turtles.
Over the next little bit I'm going to be catching up mostly with Mock The Movie transcripts that I've been neglecting to post. I'm also fundraising for Geek Girl Con, so expect a livetweeting of both the soundtrack and movie proper of Glitter when we hit $2000, and a livestream of Zelda 2: Adventure of Link once we hit $3000. Last I heard, we were at $1780, but that was around noon on Sunday. Not sure where we're at now, but I'm hoping at least a hair more — maybe even to the Glitter goal already.
Once I'm caught up on MtM and the GGC AoW, I'll make you go WTF with a BBQ of all the Steam games in my library. I've been hurting for content that won't be particularly likely to draw people's unmitigated ire, and I honestly don't have a lot of resources for serious conflict lately (no, honestly, I don't). So, I got this bright and probably delusional idea that perhaps since I have bought so many Humble Bundles, and perhaps since I've not really talked about many of them outside of maybe a tweet here or there, I could do proper reviews of them. I'm also considering doing long-plays of various video games and recording the results, hopefully with my musings on the problematic bits, or the design parts that need critiquing, intermingled.
As though talking about video games from a social justice perspective is a totally safe and conflict-free vocation. It's certainly worth a try, though! Maybe it'll keep me writing, even where every other time I open my big trap I make shit explode for, as far as I can tell, no properly-scoped reason. Maybe video games will be different, he said knowing full well Gamergate exists.
We'll see how all of that goes!
I'm just finishing a playthrough of Fallout: New Vegas, which I bought when it came on sale as a bundle with all the DLC — none of which I'd played my first time through. In this playthrough, I'm playing a female Courier (I've long said that if I always choose playing a woman in the games I get that give me the choice, I might come close to 40% female representation!). I have just completed Dead Money, during which playthrough I obtained Dean Domino's tuxedo — on him, it's a three piece with bowtie and albeit dirty, still looks damn dapper after two hundred years of consecutive use by its previous ghoul owner.
I put it on my Courier, and like the formal wear the tuxedo is based on, it becomes a pink dress. It's still CALLED "Dean's Tuxedo", mind. But nothing in this game is more jarring than taking a piece of armour off of someone and having it appear completely different when you try to wear it yourself. Something similar would happen if I was playing a male Courier and I tried to wear Vera's rose-adorned dress. Suddenly, it's a red and black tuxedo, looking nothing like the piece of fabric I picked off that skeleton.
Today, I saw rumblings that apparently that sort of clothing metamorphosis will no longer happen in Fallout 4, which should have been a happy improvement in the series. That news was incidental, though, obvious only in a segment of trailer displaying a burly male protagonist playing dress-up for his dog through a series of bad-ass and silly outfits then suddenly the outfit is "red dress with a sledgehammer over one shoulder". (At 9 seconds in, so you don't have to wait long.)
So I am on some panels at CONvergence / Skepchickcon, July 2-5th!
Can you guess the theme of CONvergence this year without looking at their site?
I will also, as always, be helping out at the FtB party room, adjacent as always to the Skepchick party room. There will be snacks, there will be glow in the dark booze for those of age after 8pm, and there will be plenty of good conversations to be had.
Technology Won't Destroy Us – Thu 5:00pm – Plaza 1
Renate Fiora, PZ Myers, Heina Dadabhoy, Dan Berliner, Jason Thibeault
Paranoid predictions about the technological downfall of mankind abound in media, but technology has also made human lives immeasurably better. We'll talk about more realistic portrayals of tech, science, and human improvement.
Sci-Fail Returns – Thu 7:00pm – Edina
Christopher Hunter, Rebecca Watson, Jason Thibeault, Raychelle Burks, Ryan Consell (mod)
We'll review the most egregious examples of Hollywood mangling science over the past year. Watch experts pass from denial, to rage, to sobbing as they are reminded that the budget for each film exceeds the global research budget of their field.
So You Want to Rule Dystopia – Sat 8:30pm – Plaza 1
Jennifer Cross, Jamie Bernstein, Jason Thibeault (mod), Heina Dadabhoy, Steph Montgomery
From 1984 to the Hunger Games, dystopian worlds are defined by their evil governments. We'll discuss the different flavors of political systems that rule dystopian worlds and advise you on ruling your own dystopia.
Dystopian Video Games – Sun 9:30am
Donavon Indovino Cawley, Michael Black, Dani Price, Michael Carus, Jason Thibeault
Wasteland, Bioshock, Fallout, and more. What makes them fun and interesting?
FALLOUT 4. Now in Technicolor! It's going to take place in Boston, because we don't have enough New England as yet in the Fallout lore. *snrk*
I am so happy this is not an MMO. That would have been a monumental mistake, I think. And I really hope they don't fragment the content the way Rocksteady just did with Batman: Arkham Knight and the pre-order bonuses.
For the uninitiated, the Fallout universe is not, actually, about an alt history with the Cold War resulting in the apocalypse, believe it or not. It sure looks that way, though, with its 1950s arrested development. Instead, in this universe, nobody invents the transistor during WW2, and instead we invest all our tech development on the vacuum tube. The Great War happens in 2077, over resources, because humanity never gets away from the larger and more resource-consumptive technologies. For some reason, culture is slowed drastically, and by the time of the Great War, America is roughly in the 1950s, only with a Mr. Handy helper robot in every kitchen. After the apocalypse — when India, China, Russia, North Korea and America all nuke the living fuck out of each other (and everyone else, for funzies) — the only survivors are those who went underground into Vaults. They emerge to a wasteland that is populated by mutants, ghouls, raiders and the very dregs of humanity.
I'm happy with this incarnation of the Wasteland. It is significantly closer to Fallout 1 and 2 in looks than 3 ever was, and at the moment, during my replay of Fallout: New Vegas, the only way I can stand to look at it for any length of time is with the Imaginator plugin that offers different colour palettes. (I am presently using the Trek Vaseline Cam palette, which makes the Mojave look a lot like that planet where Kirk fights the Gorn. You know the one.) So I'm looking forward to scavenging the wastelands with more varied landscapes, and with my dog inevitably named Dogmeat at my side.
The only way they could have made this better — at least in my mind — is to have the generic character at the end be a woman, because it's *just* a generic character, and there's nothing holding you to picking that specific dude they showed. Could you imagine the outrage from certain quarters? The only way I could think of to make hateful antifeminists lose their shit more than that, though, would be to force the character creation to only allow you to create women. In either case the resultant rage could power me for centuries.
At 12 noon sharp, CST, I'll be launching an epic war to beat Battletoads, beginning to end. Jodi will be pinch-hitting to provide a running death count and add messages to the feed. It should be embedded below, but you can also go directly to my Twitch feed if you'd prefer.
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I'm no stranger to losing sleep over video games, though usually in a positive context, e.g. that the game is fun and I don't notice the time. But what if I was to tell you the story of a video game that was literally designed to steal your ability to sleep… among other things? Sounds far-fetched, right? Read on, gentle reader.
In 1981, Atari had created an extraordinarily innovative video game called Tempest. This game, originally imagined as a 3-D remaking of Space Invaders, had players pilot a spacecraft on the near end of a "tube" that extended into the distance on a display, using now-primitive but then new and innovative colour vector-based graphics (as opposed to raster-based graphics, the more traditional pixellated, hand-drawn art). Vector graphics weren't new at the time, having been used for other games like Asteroids, but the addition of colour with Atari's "Color Quadrascan" shadow mask technology, developed to compete with raster games, was a significant step forward. The game also featured differing playing boards at each level, with different geometric shapes making up the "tube", rather than the usual incremental difficulty increases on an identical board that video games til then had used to ratchet up the pressure on players as games went on. And it even featured the ability to choose your starting level based on performance in a previous game, so veterans wouldn't necessarily have to play through the initial levels over again while attempting to cause the game to roll the level or points counts over. This marked the first video game continue option — though a later raster game called Fantasy implemented it in its more traditional form.
This post isn't really about Tempest, though. I'm really just setting the stage for what the state of the art was in 1981. If you'll believe the urban legends, the US government, at about that time, teamed up with a German developer named Sinneslöschen (loosely translated: "Sense Erase") in an attempt to turn the nation's Pac-Man Fever into something a little more useful for the empire: mind control. They created a video game that kids would become addicted to, would play at every opportunity, until the mind control would kick in and they'd lose the ability to sleep or even lose their memories.
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QUEBEC, Aug. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE/TSX: VRX) announced that the Company has received a request for additional information from the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") in connection with Valeant's proposed acquisition of Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN). The information request was issued under notification requirements of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the "HSR Act").
The effect of the second request is to extend the waiting period imposed by the HSR Act until 30 days after Valeant has substantially complied with the request, unless that period is terminated sooner by the FTC. Valeant is cooperating fully with the FTC's review and will take all actions necessary to obtain regulatory approval for the proposed transaction on a timely basis.
About Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE/TSX: VRX) is a multinational specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of pharmaceutical products primarily in the areas of dermatology, eye health, neurology and branded generics. More information about Valeant can be found at www.valeant.com.
Forward-looking Statements This communication may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Valeant's offer to acquire Allergan, its financing of the proposed transaction, its expected future performance (including expected results of operations and financial guidance), and the combined company's future financial condition, operating results, strategy and plans. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of the words "anticipates," "expects," "intends,
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Pulmonary Hypertension, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics
- Srinivas Murali, MD
- Raymond Benza, MD, FAHA
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries, which carry blood from the heart to the lungs to pick up oxygen. The changes resulting from PH make it difficult for the heart to push blood through the pulmonary arteries, causing the heart to become weak and possibly to develop failure. Understanding the causes and treatment of PH can help heart failure specialists prevent heart failure due to PH.View full description
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[2013 c 174 § 2; 2009 c 275 § 4. Prior: 2003 c 353 § 9; 2003 c 141 § 7; 2003 c 41 § 1; 2002 c 247 § 6; 1999 c 274 § 8; 1997 c 328 § 3; 1982 c 77 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 213 § 6; 1967 c 232 § 1.]
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Short title -- 2003 c 41: "This act shall be known as the Monty Lish Memorial Act." [2003 c 41 § 6.]
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Legislative review -- 2002 c 247: See note following RCW 46.04.1695.
Severability -- 1982 c 77: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [1982 c 77 § 10.]
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Is it just me or does she look exactly like everybody else in Hollywood these days? Interchangeable asses — who knew civilization would come to this?
Good lord that is nice.
Cruising around one two elephant trunks. Someone call a game warden.
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As reported several times, Japanese anime/manga merchandise company Cospa has its own event space named Geestore Osaka Annex in Ota-Road (official name: Nipponbashi-suji Nishidori Arcade). Its current featured titles are Kin-iro Mosaic and Gakkou Gurashi!/School-Live!. Check the photo report after the jump.
I'm not sure if attempting to eat Koro-sensei is the most effective method of assassination, but that won't stop Osaka residents from trying when the Chara-yaki Store begins vending Assassination Classroom baked goods in May of 2015. Hit the jump to learn more.
Geestore Annex Osaka is Cospa's associate company Geestore's event space located in Osaka Otaroad for multiple purposes, mainly exhibitions for popular anime/game franchise. It now opens as a time-limited shop and exhibition space for Spike Chunsoft's hit game series Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc. Check the photo report after the jump.
The Idolm@ster Museum, which is located on the second floor of the Namco Osaka Nipponbashi store, is the place where the fan of the series in Kansai region gather together. It now features Hibiki Ganaha, who is a member of Project Fairy and recently had her birthday on October 10. Check the latest photo report after the jump!
Umeda Burg 7, one of the biggest cinema complexes in Osaka-city, has occasionally hold a special exhibition for anime films being released. Following the one for Gintama: The Movie: The Final Chapter in July, it now features the anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day film. Check the photo report after the jump.
In commemoration of the broadcast of the final three episodes this month, Geestore Osaka Annex in Otaroad, Osaka-city is now holding a special exhibition featuring the Oreimo (Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai) TV anime series. Check the photo report after the jump!
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Nippombashi Street Festa is an annual street event which has been held in Nippombashi, Osaka, the second biggest city in Japan. Nippombashi is also known as Otaku town, the equivalent of Akihabara in Osaka. So we can find many anime, manga, and game-related exhibits and performances in the street. No doubt Cosplay Parade is the highlight of the event. Check the latest Japanese cosplayers after the jump!
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Heartwarming: JesuOtaku
- In her ''Grave of the Fireflies" review, she analyzes the symbolism of the fireflies at the end of the movie. She points out that the ending shot of Japan's city are lighted similar to the short-lived fireflies.
JO: [Tahakata] is saying... this will go away, and you need to focus on what's important.
- From her "Top 25 Anime" list: Her story of how Fullmetal Alchemist came to be her favorite anime and her heartfelt thank-you to her fans.
- Even though she has her fair share of complaints about Romeo X Juliet, she still has to admit:
JO: Is there anything wrong with a sweeter, softer tale about star-crossed love? Despite my jaded tendencies, I hope there never will be, and for now I'll leave my cynicism at the door and proudly proclaim that true love can conquer all.
- On a related note, her Fullmetal Alchemist starts off with nearly ten major TGWTG producers making cameos to celebrate the milestone. It's plain as day that she's eased into a whole new group of friends aside from the DesuDesBrigade quite well.
- Her explanation on why she likes and connects with My Neighbor Totoro — since it's had the little girls going out, exploring the countryside and having magical adventures, reminded her of her own childhood growing up on a farm with no other children around (except a neighbor girl) and made up her own imaginary worlds.
- Her review of Princess Mononoke gushes over how she loves Hayao's complex look into the story's conflict that averts Good vs. Evil and she proceeds to plea something she usually doesn't say, "see it, see it, see it."
- Hope feeding a family of bunnies next door. Just as cute as it sounds.
- Even better she mentions how she thinks the owners haven't been home for a few days and she came over to check on them. At the end of the video she says that she is going to have a talk with the owners to make sure they get fed.
- JesuOtaku bidding the household cats (which she does not own) goodbye in the ending of her Avengers vlog. She's right, she really does love kitty-cats as she gushed in her "The Cat Returns" retrospective.
- It crosses with Tear Jerker, but she takes time from her Dark Knight Rises vlog to address the shooting in Colorado, sincerely stating that her heart goes out to the people who were there, and especially towards any and all viewers who maybe knew somebody in the shooting or God-forbid were there themselves.
- On her livestream, she mentioned a friend of her room mate watched the stream and asked why would anyone want to watch her. The entire chat responded with shouted affirmations of "She's fun."
- At the end of her "Top Space Dandy Episodes" list, she has a long, heartwarming speech talking about her impending retirement over clips from her old reviews and tops it all off with her very last snarktitle...
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She's probably glad she wore nice shoes to work.
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We suspect the meteorologist in this video has a new nickname, courtesy of her coworkers.
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Fox television aired what appears to be a man taking his own life today.