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Solving Wide-Angle Lens
Vignetting with Expodisc
Definition: Vignetting
– In an optical system, the gradual reduction of image illuminance
as the off-axis angle increases,
resulting from limitations of the clear apertures of elements within the system.
(The Photonics Dictionary)
News Flash #1: All wide angle lenses vignette to a greater or lesser extent
News Flash #2: Digital sensors display vignetting more than does film
Kennedy Forest. Ontario. February, 2006
Cambo Wide DS with 35mm Digitar lens and Phase One P25 @ ISO 100
Many newcomers to photography, especially digital photography, are shocked when they discover that their wide angle lenses display vignetting. They are especially peeved when they find that their extreeme wide angle zooms vignette a lot, especially when used on a DSLR.
The reasons are twofold. It simply isn't possible to design a very wide angle lens that doesn't vignette. Even high-end Schneider and Rodenstock WA lenses for view camera have optional center filters (worth more than most people's lenses) to compensate for their vignetting.
The second issue is that the photo sites (individual pixels) on a sensor do not lay on the surface of the chip, but rather, in shallow wells. This means that the light hitting the ones toward the corners of the image area lose some photons, because these are blocked by the sides of the well. Less photons, less exposure. Less exposure of the corners vs the center = vignetting.
As mentioned, center filters are one solution. Not a very attractive one though since they are expensive, and one loses two stops of exposure overall.
For the film-based photographer there are three alternatives; use a center filter, create a mask during printing (using ones hands or a mechanical device), or simply ignore it, and consider it an artistic virtue.
For the digital photographer there are other solutions. Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom have vignetting tools built-in (other raw programs may have as well), and Photoshop CS2 has a similar vignetting correction tool.
These work, and work reasonably well. But for critical applications, especially with the finest lenses and high-resolution medium format backs, I have found that I can't quite get the final image quality that I want and need.
What lead me to this next solution, and the subject of this article, is that when I got my Cambo Wide DS with 35mm Schneider Digitar lens, for use with my Phase One P25 back, I also ordered a center filer. But, a couple of months later the filter is still on back-order. I tried Photoshop's vignetting tool, but as I just wrote, it didn't quite fill the bill.
I bought my first Expodisc about 25 years ago. It was a handy way of turning ones camera into an incident light meter. Today, the Expodisc has become a well accepted tool for setting custom white balance.
In buying a new Expodisc for another purpose, Lens Cast Calibration, I read in the manual a technique using Photoshop to address the problem of wide-angle lens vignetting. The only problem was, it didn't work very well, and was fussy to do. So, after some experimentation, I came up with an alternative method.
In the Field
The first thing to do is to take your photograph as usual. Then, place the Expodisc in front of the lens and take another exposure, with about 3 stops more exposure. Do this by changing the shutter speed.
In Photoshop
Process your files the way you normally do, using the raw processor of your choice, and then load both files into Photoshop. I'll call the example files Image and Calibration.
Select the Calibration file and turn it into a Grayscale. (Image / Mode / Grayscale).
Then, invert it. (Image / Adjustments / Invert, or CMD / CTRL I)
Inverted Grayscale of Expodisc exposure
Next, with the Image file selected, change the mode to LAB (Image / Mode / Lab Color) and then select the Lightness channel (CMD / CTRL 1).
The next step is to blend the inverted Calibration file with the Image file so as to neutralize the vignetting.
Go to Image / Apply Image. In the dialog box set the Source: to the Calibration file, and then set the Blending mode to Overlay.
You can now change the Image file back to RGB mode and delete the Calibration file, as it's no longer needed.
That's all there is to it.
NB: It is best if both your Calibration file and your Image file remain in 16 bit mode. The tonal jumps seen in the inverted image immediately above show what can happen when the file is in 8 bit mode (which was necessary for web display).
Expodisc and Lens Cast Calibration
This next will likely be of interest to only a small number of people, but it explains why I bought an Expodisc in the first place.
Wide angle lenses, when used with medium format digital backs with Kodak sensors, and lenses that have movements, like the 35mm Digitar on a Cambo Wide DS with a Phase One P25 back, not only suffers from vignetting, but also from what is called lens cast. This is a colour variation across the field caused by the shifting of the optical axis.
Phase One has a very elegant solution. It consists of a large sheet of perspex (translucent plastic) which one holds up in front of the lens and with which one takes a second exposure, right after the main one. Open the aperture 2-3 stops. Then in Capture One, process this shot using program's Lens Cast Calibration tool, and apply the setting to the accompanying photograph. In a few seconds any colour cast caused by the use of lens movements is gone.
This only takes a few seconds in Capture One, but it's a fiddly process in the field, especially with the Cambo because its lenses each have bull bars, which prevent the Phase One-supplied perspex sheet from being able to easily get close enough to the lens. Also, while the sheet of plastic is fine in the studio, in the field it is awkward to carry around.
It occurred to me that I didn't need a large piece of plastic in order to create a calibration frame. A small Expodisc held in front on the lens would do the trick. Also, Expodisc make a version that fits the Lee Filter system, which I use, and so this looked to be an ideal solution.
And it was. I now take a shot through the Expodisc and use it to create a Cast Calibration frame. But while I was at it, and also while I was still waiting for the Center Filter for my 35mm Digitar lens, I found that the Expodisc also provided a means for solving the vignetting problem as well. This is the technique described in the above article.


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A skunk must have hit our dogs this morning close to the house. The house reeks and the dogs aren't too sweet either. At 5:30 am the house was fine, I put the dogs outside. At 6:00 am the odor was quite noticeable, and when I let the dogs back in, BINGO. I barricaded them in the kitchen (it was raining and I didn't have the heart to put them back outside) and investigated solutions. I threw out the dog beds they'd sat in, and I washed both dogs in a hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, Dawn solution which helped some. My DH took the damp crated Poodle to the groomer and returned home complaining of his truck smelling now. I boiled vinegar on the stove, DH baked a loaf of cinnamon bread, I opened windows and ran the attic fan, I put bowls of vinegar in each room of the house. I mopped the kitchen floor with Odoban. I sprayed Odoban into the air throughout the house many times. I washed down the shower and sprayed it with Odoban. I walked outside around the house looking for evidence of a skunk and found nothing. The basement smells like it always does (not great, but not skunk either). Somehow the smell gets worse with the furnace running --- DH put a new filter in. Still, the smell persists!! I plan to rebathe the corgi. And will continue with opening windows and running the attic fan (but it is cold outside!). Any other solutions that will work? I must say, this is a terrible smell. Very bothersome. But I would still rank cat urine higher on the scale of offensive odors. Still, I want my house back. I'd appreciate your help. |
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- Posted by toxcrusadr (My Page) on Fri, Feb 15, 13 at 18:19
Just Google up 'skunk odor removal' and you'll get all kinds of info, including products specifically for removing it from your hounds! |
- Posted by aliceinwonderland_id (My Page) on Sat, Feb 16, 13 at 15:02
Skunk odor presents two problems. 1) It is sticky so it is difficult to remove all traces. Surfaces need to be cleaned with something that breaks down the mercaptans and thiols. Acids, such as vinegar, or oxidizers, such as peroxide or bleach will do it. Throw away cleaning rags after use. Anything your dogs touched could have trace amounts stuck to the surface, even after washing. 2) Mercaptans and thiols can be detected by the human nose even in tiny quantities, parts per billion, making it difficult to clean to the point where you can no longer smell the odor. |
Boy I had to register when I saw this topic. In the mid 90s our golden retriever got sprayed right in the face. I remember the smell and how it stuck around seemingly forever. I was the teenager and in charge of cleaning the dog everyday. Luckily it happened in the summer. I have her what I'm sure didnt help were tomato juice baths every day followed by shampoo. I remember her licking the tomato juice the whole time, every day, and how odd the whole situation was. The smell gradually went away, took about 2 months until we couldn't notice anymore. Good luck |
- Posted by SouthernCanuck (My Page) on Fri, Mar 15, 13 at 19:08
Long story short answer, cover the fur with Crest toothpaste, let dry, brush it all out, repeat maybe once more. No more smelly pet. |
- Posted by Zippity-do-dah (My Page) on Thu, Mar 28, 13 at 0:32
We were skunked 3 weeks ago. About 4 am, my husband found our 13 pound dog SHAKING a skunk in the backyard. As my huband bathed the dog immediately, I was looking for instructions on the internet. We did EVERYTHING wrong. LOLOL Well,finally, the house is better, the dog still is stinky but has improved. We ordered products from the internet that helped the house smells but didn't seem to do much for the dog. We think our dog ingested skunk spray and it is still being eliminated from his body via the skin. Fortunately, he did not get ill. Lessons were learned! LOLOL |
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Long before minimalism emerged as a buzzword, Tuttle grasped the wisdom of expressing himself in as few gestures as possible. "In Marrakesh, I decided to avoid the colorful, whimsical, and geometric patterns of Islam," he said. "My approach is a little foreign in a country accustomed to layering design upon design, pattern upon pattern. But I wanted the hotel to look nomadic." Tuttle cannot bear imperfect proportions, so he carefully observed the rules of Islamic architecture--the curve of the arches, the weight of the cornices, the pitch and angle of the green tile roofs. He also paid homage to many Andalusian influences: the inward-facing layout, colonnaded arcades, domes, arched portals, and the sound of water everywhere.
"We employed Morocco's finest--armies of skilled weavers, carpet makers, and metalworkers," Tuttle said, pointing out beautiful parquetry and hand-rubbed wall finishes. "It's a Moroccan hotel, so it was important to select Moroccan materials. We used cedar for ceilings and doors, cherrywood for furniture, and an enormous amount of leather. Twenty-two wood-carvers were able to reproduce beautiful Berber designs in the 20-foot-high entry doors." Local artisans made every piece of furniture, every lamp and stationery box, "every inch of the place except for the makeup mirrors, water taps, and fabrics," Tuttle said. Tile-workers hand-cut and installed millions of glazed tiles. Amanjena is plush, all right, even for tots, who enjoy specially designed cribs and suede-covered high chairs.
At $550 per night, my standard room was the cheapest in the house. Room plus menzah (a partially covered gazebo/terrace) measured a staggering 1,700 square feet--vast enough for a 60-person cocktail party. Tuttle designed cavernous dressing areas and a 26-foot-high domed ceiling. The colors were soft and the tadelakt wall finish (a hand-applied lacquer) was subtle; Berber rugs in crimson and saffron provided what Tuttle calls "hot flashes."
There was no reason to leave this cozy orbit. Every day I dined and sunbathed on my menzah, hidden by fortress-like walls and billowy curtains. I could have put on tennis whites or golf shoes, could have hiked over to the health club, but why?I had 24-hour room service, satellite TV with a DVD player, a platter of sweets the size of a rowboat, and a gurgling fountain strewn with fresh rose petals every day. Amanjena has a spa, naturally, but why go when I could get a tranquilizing rubdown beside my own fireplace?
Late one afternoon, the masseuse expertly pressed, stretched, and bent my jet-lagged body back into shape using anti-aging argan oil. The world seemed to disappear into silence as I looked out over the jagged profile of the mountains. "Do you want to rest, Madam?" she asked as she wrapped me in my robe and offered mint tea. Later I relaxed in the bathtub and contemplated my serene garden of orange trees.
Though you need a fair amount of cash to stay in a standard room, you need even more for one of the two-story maisons--a lofty $1,200 to $1,400 a night. With private swimming pool, personal butler, and 3,700 square feet, these accommodations are snapped up quickly. The tab mounts when you tack on the 10 percent service charge and 10 percent tax, and throw in a $350 bottle of Dom Pérignon, a body mask in the steam room, and a tennis lesson. Paradise has its price.
On my first morning at Amanjena, I was shocked when I answered the door in my robe to see the breakfast I had ordered 10 minutes earlier. Holding the tray was a room-service waiter, practically breathless from sprinting to my door. "As-salaam alaykum"--"Peace be with you"--he said, giving the standard Amanjena greeting. Service is something you don't even question here.
"Every employee is trained to be intuitive, to watch body language and not intrude," says Sharon Howard, who has instructed Aman employees for 13 years. The company recruited a virgin staff without hotel experience (that is, bad habits). Howard used Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and John Cleese's Think or Sink video to teach fantasy hospitality. "Bonjour, Madame Barden. Did you have a good rest?" asked my omelette deliverer as he poured the coffee. "Thank you for your attention, and have a nice day," he said as he backed away, smiling, hand on heart.
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Members of the Billings Public Schools board discussed their voting process and nominees for board chair with all trustees who spoke making positive comments. They made a decision promptly, a good decision. For a brief part of the Monday special meeting, this board of unpaid community volunteers functioned the way the school district needs it to function all the time.
We commend all eight trustees for making time to attend this important meeting. Having lost a superintendent and board chair over the past few weeks, the school district needs leadership to move forward.
The newly elected chairwoman, Teresa Stroebe, summed up her new job well, telling a Gazette reporter: "At this point in time, consensus is important to me. The healing of this board is important to me."
"I really believe the chair's biggest responsibility is to run the meetings, not to run the district," said Stroebe, who served on Lockwood's school board for many years before joining the Billings board as a high school trustee.
Stroebe and the other seven trustees know that their job will be challenging, especially in the next few months as they must appoint a trustee to replace Barbara Bryan, who resigned, and replace Keith Beeman, whom they fired. We implore trustees to work together, build consensus and make decisions in the best interests of Billings' 15,500 students.
Due to unclear language in the board policy on filling empty trustee positions, the board Monday postponed formally opening the application process for candidates to replace Bryan. Trustees will start that process and appoint a committee of its members to review applications at the next regular board meeting, which is set for Nov. 21. The board then has up to 60 days to appoint a replacement.
However, any concerned citizen who is interested in seeing an excellent new trustee on the board need not wait. Please check with District Clerk Leo Hudetz at 281-5115 for information about the application, or encourage the candidate of your choice to apply. The applicant chosen must live within trustee district 6, which is a long swath of northwest Billings. A map of this district is posted with this Gazette opinion at billingsgazette.com. A trustee must have lived within the district he or she represents for at least a year.
The school district already is advertising for an interim superintendent, as trustees directed in an Oct. 17 vote. A help-wanted ad in Sunday's Billings Gazette said simply: "The Board of Trustees of Billings Public Schools is seeking an interim superintendent. Interested candidates should apply online at www.billingsschools.org/jobs."
According to Hudetz, the ad will run regionally in print newspapers and at an online job site through Nov. 7, the deadline for applications. The ad also was distributed through Montana School Boards Association and the School Administrators of Montana.
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Posted on 09 / 21 / 2013I ate lunch here 5 or 6 times for $7800pesos. I had soup,main (brown rice,veg, beans/chickpeas, falafel etc, help yourself salad bar, juice, fruit & dessert which was normally 1 piece of fruit (banana & tiny piece of fruit in small bowl with sauce). I was full after ecery meal & service was really fast & helpful. They always gave you 2 choices for this price but there are other options too. I always ate upstairs, its like to restaurants in one with buffet upstairs & downstairs. Its a very busy place but always have room & is vegan friendly. You can see whats on the menu at the door as they have the food on display. This really helps when you do not have good spanish & dont know or understand what you want. You pay at door , get ticket, get a seat & waiter comes & asks you what you would like
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-- Need The Choctaw Tribal School District had one distance learning classroom with decades-old equipment that was almost nonfunctional. The schools required videoconferencing units in each building to meet the 21st Century needs of students in order to allow the district to keep the knowledge base current and relevant. Exposure to new and exciting material is necessary across the district and can only improve the academic achievement of Native American students. The ability to deliver certified content to each school is critically important to the Choctaw Tribal Schools. While there were numerous certified teachers, some deficits existed. A particular need was Pre-algebra and Algebra at the outlying campuses. While they did have a math teacher, she was not certified to teach high school algebra. Another important need was the instruction of English as a Second Language. The schools also required the ability to share cultural studies across the district, and distance learning technology helped them access Choctaw cultural activities to help preserve native language skills. How Rural Development Helped In 2010, Choctaw Tribal Schools received a Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) award. They obtained a grant totaling $274,191. The schools planned to use this funding to purchase interactive videoconferencing equipment. Results Choctaw Tribal Schools have been able to use videoconferencing to deliver classes from the high school to students who have been placed in alternative school. This has allowed these students to receive improved instruction, therefore allowing them to achieve at higher levels of success. Eighth graders at three outlying schools participated in a Franklin Covey leadership training segment using the interactive video equipment. The school's technology team also experienced an A+ certification class thanks to the new equipment with East Central Community College. Our Kindergarten through 2nd grade teachers are utilizing the technology too for their Common Core assessment training. With the new interactive video equipment for the Choctaw Tribal Schools as a result of the DLT grant, the district plans on incorporating even more programming into the curriculum. Already, over 50% of the 2,100 students that attend these schools have received access to new services because of the technology. |


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One of the most common questions we get from guys are, "How can I get my ex girlfriend back when she needs more space?" Truth be told, this is an important question. Usually, when women-led breakups occur, it usually has something to do with them needing more space. When a person says that they need more space in a romantic relationship, chances are they are just expressing their unhappiness with the relationship. It is a common response during the breakup and is usually used to avoid having to speak up regarding what actually went wrong.
When a girl tells you that she needs more space and chooses to end the relationship, most likely they have decided not to be with you and they prefer not to put any effort into helping you understand the reasons.
Most women ask for space to indicate that something is wrong in the relationship. However, instead of helping you solve the issues and rekindle, they prefer to just turn their backs. If you seek the answers on how to get an ex girlfriend back when she needs more space, chances are that this is a good sign on your end — it means that you are willing to put effort in working things out. Now, that usually means a resounding yes, as there is still hope.
The fact that your ex girlfriend asks for more space is a pretty indicator that some communication between both of you has gone flawed one way or the other. It is important that you try to find a route in to find out what really bothers her if you want any hope of rekindling things and making the whole relationship better again. It may be hard, but clearly she has chosen to shut you out from her life for a certain reason, but it is definitely not an impossible thing to do. We see many guys ask the same "How can I get my ex girlfriend back when she needs more space" question. Isn't it obvious that this is a common thing to occur? Fortunately, there is a solution.
When an ex girlfriend says that she needs more space, your task is to find a way to communicate openly with each other. For a start, make subtle hints to her that you are definitely still interested in being a part of her life. However, do not force yourself on her. Simply offer friendship and companionship when needed and see how she reacts to this. You may be surprised that when things become more comfortable in this newfound friendship, it becomes easier for you to pry your way in little by little. Do this by placing subtle hints as to where your relationship may have gone awry.
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It's been quite a week for online publishing.
Craig Mod published a great, thinky piece on the state of digital publishing today, setting what is sure to be a baseline for anyone thinking of starting an online magazine (that baseline, Mod argues, very much resembles Marco Arment's The Magazine). Which in turn inspired a few pithier murmurs, probably best summed up by Ryan Singer's "tablets are waiting for their Movable Type". And then The Daily announced they are closing, a surprise to almost no one; for the best postmortems, read Alexis Madrigal's piece and John Gruber's post. And just as I was about to hit publish, Benjamin Jackson asked what are we even talking about when we talk about "tablet-native journalism".
There was a smaller, quieter release amongst all of this, though, that I believe is just as important and maybe even apocryphal. The Awl, a New York-based blog about news and culture1, introduced a Newsstand app for iOS devices they're calling the Weekend Companion. Built in partnership with 29th Street Publishing, what struck me is that they are actually building these digital publishing tools that Mod and others are talking about.
So, I called David Jacobs, a founder of 29th Street Publishing, to talk about what they're doing and a little about the state of online media in general.
Jacobs has a very straightforward goal for what 29th Street is doing: they want to make it easy for writers and publishers to sell their work online. "It should be as simple as blogging," he said.
Blogging is something Jacobs knows a little bit about. Before starting 29th Street, he helped companies like NBC and IBM figure out this whole blogging thing, eventually helping run Six Apart, home to one of the original and much loved (if now eclipsed) blogging platforms, Movable Type.
The way Jacobs sees it, while blogging has matured to a degree, the platforms to let writers sell their work or allow publishers to offer subscriptions are still nascent; so he's going to build them. 29th Street's collaboration with The Awl is an example of the kind of tools he wants to build.
The Awl's Weekend Companion app is an interesting, if somewhat counterintuitive, idea. The content has all been published before, for free, on The Awl's website. In fact, in the post introducing the app, Awl editor Choie Sicha insists there won't be much (if any) exclusive content on the app. Instead, they'll be trawling the archives, assembling collections of old and new articles around a theme, to create "a diverse, delightful bundle of reading to you every Friday".
It's a bold idea and frankly, I love it. While I personally enjoy the writing on The Awl and instapaper their articles whenever I come across them, I've never bothered adding their feeds to my already overflowing reader apps. But an edited collection of some of the web's best writing, collected every Friday and automatically delivered to my iPad? You bet I'll pay $4 a month for that.
And that's what 29th Street is betting on — that if they can build the tools for publishers, publishers will come up with smart ways to hook subscribers beyond just ad-supported websites. It's a way to diversify and, hopefully, thrive.
When I asked Jacobs about the technical issues with building this publishing pipeline, he was actually quite charitable to those who have come before. Plenty of tweets have bemoaned how most iPad magazines suck and how the Newsstand app in iOS was a ghostland.
Jacobs says Adobe's Digital Publishing Suite, which is what many traditional publishers have been using to quickly put together iPad versions of their magazines, is trying to solve an impossible problem. Publishers don't have the resources to build digital native versions of their print magazines (which still manage to be quite lucrative, btw) so they bolted some tools onto their existing workflow and shipped it. This has all happened before, of course, when these same publishers were trying to figure out how to make workflows built for printing presses talk to an FTP server.
By starting fresh, 29th Street (and other upstarts, like The Magazine) can build proper apps that readers actually enjoy, instead of just pushing out a bloated PDF of a magazine into the Newsstand app. The Awl, without a huge legacy infrastructure, is an ideal partner, someone who can quickly and easily transition from a website to an app, and diversify at the same time.
29th Street even went so far as to build their own analytics tools (for which they've released the source code) because they couldn't find anything that gave them good, session-based data about how anonymous readers were using their apps.
Jacobs says there are still plenty of technical problems to overcome. Text rendering in native apps, for one, is very complicated, so they actually deliver serialized HTML that gets rendered in a webview inside the app. Fragmentation, particularly on Android, is more of a problem than browser inconsistencies ever were, which is why they are remaining iOS exclusive for now. And advertising, a huge source of revenue for free and subscription media, has still yet to prove itself on mobile, something Jacobs is convinced that someone will figure out some day.
So far, Jacobs says their assumptions that people are more willing to pay for good content in a native app are turning out to be true. In the end, said Jacobs, "We want to help readers and writers get together."
Jim spent a decade in online news before Mule. He occasionally writes about the intersection of media, design, and code as a media outsider now.
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On January 21, 2013, President Obama will be sworn in as the 45th President serving his second term following a rambunctious 2012 primary and election season. Join Communities as we cover Inaugurations past and present.
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A defeated Grover Cleveland held an umbrella over Benjamin Harrison's head during the latter's inaugural address, and other facts Published 4:47 p.m. January 19, 2013 - Comments
Famed Tenor Anthony Kearns will perform to honor the Congressional Medal of Honor Society on Sunday, January 20, 2013. Published 9:11 a.m. January 19, 2013 - Comments
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Drug Addiction
What is Drug Addiction?
Drug addiction is when you continue to use a drug even if it harms you. You lack the ability to stop. In many cases, stopping use of the drug causes intense withdrawal symptoms. This may include strong physical or emotional pain.
How People Become Addicted
Typically, people first engage in drug use without addiction and grow into a dependence over time. Many addictive drugs work by stimulating the reward system of the brain. The key component is usually stimulation of dopamine, the brain's natural reward chemical.
Through repeated drug use, dopamine floods the brain in levels of two to ten times the normal range. To protect itself, the body responds by downgrading dopamine receptors in the brain. This means the effect of the drug decreases with repeated use. To achieve the same level of stimulation, drug users need to increase the dose. This phenomenon is normally described as tolerance. Ultimately, drug users may need the drug to function normally. That's the point at which a person becomes dependent.
Signs and Symptoms You May be Addicted
If you want to know if you're addicted to a drug, then here are some common symptoms:
- Neglecting Responsibilities - Missing work, failing classes or neglecting children
- Risk Taking - Driving after using drugs, unprotected sex or sharing needles
- Legal Trouble - Getting arrested, DUI or theft
- Relationship Problems - Fights with your spouse, family members, coworkers, friends or bosses
- Tolerance - You need more of the drug to get high
- Withdrawal - You experience sleeplessness, depression, anxiety, shaking, nausea or sweating when you stop using
- Powerlessness - You find yourself taking the drug more often than you planned
- Fixation - You spend too much time thinking about drugs, acquiring them or recovering from the effects
- Failing Health - You continue to use even though you black out, get infections, experience mood swings, become paranoid, lose or gain excessive weight or suffer physically
Signs and Symptoms in Friends or Family
If you have a friend or family member you suspect may be using drugs, here are some signs and symptoms to look for:
- Bloodshot Eyes
- Sudden Weight Loss or Gain
- Slurred Speech
- Shaking
- Strange Smells or Excessive Use of Perfume or Cologne
- Unexpected Financial Emergencies
- Getting into Trouble - Fighting, auto accidents or legal trouble
- Dramatic Mood Swings - Fearful, paranoid, anxious or lethargic
- Loss of Motivation - Dropping out of activities or social circles
- Changing Friends or Social Groups
- Periods of High Energy, Hyperactivity or Agitation
Types of Treatment for Drug Addiction
The first step in treating drug addiction is to help the person stop using. This is known as detoxification. The process can be sudden or gradual, depending on the substance. Doctors may prescribe drugs with less harmful side effects to lessen the pain of withdrawal.
After removing the physical use and dependence on the drug, a continuing course of counseling or support helps prevent relapse. 12-step programs have been very effective at keeping former users from going back. Because most drug use begins with a heavy social aspect, it's important to feel included within a group of those also recovering.


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The Jefferson County Clerk's office is a passport agent for the US Department of State. New applicants must go to a passport agent in order to obtain a United States Passport.
Applicants must complete form DS-11 (black ink only), obtain two identical 2X2 photos able to withstand 225 degrees Fahrenheit, provide a certified birth certificate(not a hospital copy), and a driver's license or state identification card.
Minors under the age of fourteen (14) must have both parents or their legal guardian present when applying for passport. The average turn- around time is usually four to six weeks, anyone who needs a passport before four to six weeks should expedite. An expedite service is available for an extra $60.00 with a turn-around time of two weeks. Normal passport fees are $135.00 for anyone 16 years or age or older and $105.00 for anyone less than 15 years of age.
Please bring two separate checks when applying, as part of these fees are remitted directly to the Jefferson County Clerk as agent fees.
If you currently have a valid passport or a passport which was issued within the past 15 years and you were over 16 years old at the time the passport was issued you can renew the passport yourself. Simply download form DS-82 and submit you passport with the appropriate fees(see instructions with form DS-82). For more information, visit the web site of the U.S. Department of State regarding U.S. Passports.


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From the VGAs Red Carpet: Guillermo del Toro and THQ's Danny Bilson {Joystiq}
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Lafayette's turn to speak. He wore a killer suit and hat with purple accents -- along with heavy eyeshadow and gorgeous long lashes. "Is that a boy or a girl?" Grandma Bellefleur asked. He spoke of Terry's first day in the kitchen. Lafayette knew Terry knew nothing about cooking and didn't want anyone, let alone a soldier, leaning on him. (Shoutout to the marines in attendance.) But then as Terry burnt some french fries, Lafayette looked into his eyes and saw his troubled but good-hearted soul. "I want to be good at this job. Will you help me?" Terry asked. He said he didn't want to f--- this up and Lafayette said he wouldn't let him. He taught him how to dip the fries with his entire body -- how to "sexy the dip" and how to "cha-cha the dip." AMAZING.
About this time at Vamp Camp, Eric heard a scream that he recognized. "Hello, Ginger," he said, finding her and other humans in white robes. "Well, if it isn't my knight in shining armor," she said. It's not as good as Eric having sex with her (finally), but it's sweet that he saved her.
Portia's story at the funeral revolved around Terry teaching her how to swing. It was nice, but clearly we'd reached the end of the speakers. The preacher said if no one else wanted to talk, it was Arlene's turn. Sookie listened in to Arlene's thoughts and heard that she wasn't ready, so Sookie went up. It was another tissue moment. Sookie revealed to everyone there that she's a telepath, which was brave and necessary if they were going to believe her when she told them what Terry's first thoughts were about Arlene: that she was the prettiest woman he'd ever seen, that she could make him write music again, and that she made coming out of the woods not too scary. Sookie said that he'd loved Arlene since the second she'd walked into his life. Arlene teared up, and Sookie teared up, and everyone teared up, and I teared up. Arlene hugged Sookie and thanked her.
Alcide moved into the empty seat next to Sookie so she had a shoulder to cry on. I realized how much I miss Joe Manganiello's long hair (he's since cut it).
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Whenever i run out of ideas for lunch, i'll turn to one of my very awesome Furikake packets that i stock up faithfully whenever i'm in supermarkets or Daiso –> costs just $2 from here! Ssssshhh.. don't tell too many people about this okie?!
How is my Inari Sushi different than the usual ones? One thing for sure, it's got more calories in each and every one of it and that could only mean one thing – YUMMIER! Hee! But you know what? It's worth it! (not that it's that much more calories.. cos it's Japanese food that we're talking about ya know.. *wink*)
For Sushi Rice
- 2 cups Japanese rice
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 3-4 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 0.5 tsp salt
1. Put the rice in a large bowl and wash it with cold water. Repeat washing until the water becomes almost clear. Place the rice in rice cooker and add water. Start the cooker.
2. Prepare sushi vinegar (sushi-zu) by mixing rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Pour the mixture into the rice and mix well. Let it steam for 10 minutes.
* This is where i'll mix in the Furikake, a tablespoon by tablespoon till i think it's enough.
What you need to make Maameemoomoo's Not-Your-Usual-Inari-Sushi
Furikake + Deep Fried Shrimps + Sushi Rice =
And then, you take the above and add the seasoned fried beancurd skin + fried seaweed, and you'll get your extremely satisfying but light and easy lunch!
So, there you go. One of my best lunches, lovingly made at home, by the children, for the children. Errrr yeah, the boys have to make these themselves. I'd taught them how. :)
Sharing part of my reads – "Once your child is capable of doing something, congratulate yourself on the job well done and move on". If i don't practice this, seriously, i'd probably be in a mental hospital right now. Like seriously serious. 3 young very active and cheeky boys and just one pair of (my) hands.. well, i don't think i need to tell you, Go figure, eh? *smile*
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Roman Harper spoke to me on Sports Talk about his career that lasted eight years with the Saints including five trips to the playoffs and a Super Bowl Title in the 2009 season. He is as classy as they come. "It's a business, Deke. We as players know that the day is going to come," said Harper. Harper says that he has something left in the tank. "I still have two great years left in me. I'm going to see what's out there for me and I'll make the best choice for me and my family." Roman said that Coach Sean Payton called him and the two met and talked before the word was released that Harper would be officially released from the team. Roman talked about how players deal with injuries and pain throughout an NFL Season. And Roman thanked the fans for all of their support over the years. "I want to thank the fans and playing in New Orleans has been great."
FULL AUDIO: Roman Harper talks to Deke on Sports Talk
From the time the 2014 NBA All-Star Jam session opened up the huge weekend last Thursday, till the Eastern Conference knocked off the West 163-155 in the highest scoring All-Star Game ever, the host city was as gracious and grateful to host the NBA as any city in the world could have been. "New Orleans has been great. We've really been able to have a great time and the league is pleased with the turnout of events," said Patrick Sullivan, Vice President of NBA Events. This year marked the second time since 2008 that the NBA All-Star Game was in the City of New Orleans. Yes, once again, the place that can host, entertain and party with a purpose (or without one) better than any other place on the planet was a part of history. The best Skills competition ever, one of the greatest 3-point shootouts, and the "dunk" that brought back the annual Slam Dunk Contest were just three of a lifetime of things that took place during All-Star Weekend. Who will ever forget after the first quarter of Sunday night's game that everyone in Smoothie King Center chimed in to sing "Happy Birthday" to the league's greatest champion of all-time. The ever so known tune "Happy Birthday" is the most used song in the world, but perhaps the most famous rendition in the history of sports took place Sunday Night. With 11 time world champion Bill Russell courtside, a special NBA moment happened as everyone joined in to wish #6 a Happy 80th Birthday. Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and many others raved about being able to be a part of that special historic moment. And yes, it happened in New Orleans, Louisiana! Or what about the incredible hip-hop pre-game reunion that saw Pharrell Williams (who once gained national exposure by singing back-up on Mystikal's "Shake it Fast") came out and roared the crowd before the game began. It was another historic All-Star moment as Williams did his thing and then welcomed onto the stage Diddy and Busta Rhymes. Then the Snoop Dee oh double Gee waltzed onto the stage to sing Beautiful. Man, was that another classic moment or what? And all of this took place less than 24 hours after perhaps the greatest NBA All Star Saturday Night went down in the very same location the day before.
In the closest Skills competition ever, Trey Burke and Damian Lillard beat out Michael Carter Williams and Victor Olapido by a tenth of a second to win the Skills title. The drama would reach a fever pitch later as Washington's Bradley Beal hit his final six shots to force a 60 second playoff in the final round of the NBA 3-Point Shootout. Beal caught fire and the fans were the big winners as overtime was needed to decide this winner of this year's event. In the playoff round, San Antonio's Marco Belinelli filled it up to the tune of 24 points to capture the 3-point title. Then the nightcap saw the Hall of Fame panel of Dunk Contest Judges give excellent reviews to this year's dunkers. The great Julius "Dr. J" Irving, Earvin "Magic" Johnson and the "Human Highlight" Dominique Wilkins all went wild over what they saw on the floor. The Eastern Team knocked off the West in Team Dunk competition and Washington's John Wall was voted as the best Dunker. In fact the winning dunk by Wall prompted Dr. J to say "that dunk brought back the dunk contest," need I say more? Then, the already historic, super star filled weekend ended on an even higher note as the highest scoring All-Star Game went down as the East beat the West 163-155 for a record total of 318 points. For those keeping up with the odds, the total on the game was 293 so if you had the over you are making a nice deposit today I would assume! Blake Griffin had over 10 dunks by halftime in a first half that featured a record number of points (165) with the West up 89-76 at the break. Kevin Durant poured in 38 points, Carmelo Anthony made a record eight 3-pointers band Cleveland's Kyrie Irving took home the MVP in an instant classic. The game was so entertaining and so many marquee moments went down that I watched the encore presentation right after the live broadcast was finished. Yes folks New Orleans is a football town, but the NBA has found out in two trips that know other place can have a ball, share a ball, and make players ball-so-hard. With another outstanding job of hosting the NBA's showcase event, you can best believe that the Big Easy is clearly on the NBA's radar for hosting future All-Star Games, and I would bet that it would host another game sooner than later! So to those of you who took time to enjoy some excellent, quality, family fun at the NBA Jam Session, to those who had the pleasure of going to the All-Star Game itself, the Big Easy, made it so easy for all to have a great time. And simply because that's what we do down here!
It is that time of year again folks! Yes, the 2014 College Baseball season begins this weekend with teams hitting the Diamond for the first time this year. "We have a lot of new faces and as many freshman players we've had to start a season since my second year," said Tulane Coach Rick Jones. The Green Wave open their 2014 season this weekend with a four game series Uptown against Arkansas Pine-Bluff. The Wave have to replace three solid pitchers that were lost to Major League Baseball: Tony Rizzotti (San Diego Padres), David Napoli (Washington Nationals) and Alex Byo (Arizona Diamondbacks) are all now playing in the Majors, leaving Coach Jones with some big shoes to fill on the mound for his Wave Team. We are excited about the potential of some of our younger, newer pitchers. Corey Merrill and J.P. France are two players that Coach Rick Jones is looking forward to seeing start off their seasons.
FULL AUDIO: Bobby and Deke talk to Tulane Baseball Head Coach Rick Jones Across town there is a new yet familiar man back on the bags for UNO. "I'm rejuvenated! If I can give back to UNO, that's what I hope to do," said Coach Ron Maestri. Coach Maestri is back coaching again for the program he once led to the College World Series. And this weekend Coach Maestri and his UNO Privateers will take on the LSU Tigers. "I've learned a lot from these kids. These players have done everything I've asked of them and I'm proud to be their coach." UNO will open their season Friday Night at LSU.
FULL AUDIO: Bobby and Deke talk to UNO Baseball Head Coach Ron Maestri Speaking of LSU, the Tigers are roaring to get the season underway. "This is my thirty-second year of having an opening game. And there is a little something special and exciting about the first game of the season," said Coach Paul Mainieri. He and his #2 ranked Tigers will play three games this weekend. The Tigers entertain UNO Friday night, then the two play Saturday at Zephyr Field, and the Tigers round out the weekend Sunday against Grambling State. Coach Mainieri says his team is ready for the season. "Preparations for the season have been outstanding. Of course we have had to deal with some bad weather over the last month. But we got in a lot of good work." The Tigers look to be a team that is in the thick of things when it comes to the 2014 College World Series. And one strength LSU has is their pitching. "When Aaron Nola is on the mound we are very confident. He (Nola) is one of the best players I've had the pleasure of coaching." FULL AUDIO: Bobby and Deke talk to LSU Baseball Head Coach Paul Mainieri
From the time he was dazzling all as a Purple Knight to his success as a player and coach at the highest level, New Orleans' own Avery Johnson represents the Big Easy loud and proud. "It's an exciting time here in New Orleans. This All-Star Weekend will be something that everyone can come out and enjoy," he said. Avery joined me and Bobby this week on Sports Talk to talk about him being an Ambassador for New Orleans during this NBA All-Star Weekend. Avery became a great player at the high school level with St. Augustine before going on to have an outstanding career for the Southern University Jaguars.
FULL AUDIO: Avery Johnson with Bobby & Deke on Sports Talk
Avery won an NBA Title with the San Antonio Spurs back in 1999, and Johnson had his #6 Spurs Jersey retired as well. Johnson would go on to coach in the NBA where he led the Dallas Mavericks to the Finals in 2006, marking the first time that Dallas made a trip to the league Finals. Johnson talked to us about how excited and honored he is to represent New Orleans, and Bobby and I snuck in a few questions to Avery about the current state of the league. So we asked someone that would know as good as anyone if he had to start a team today in the league which player would he choose to start his team with. "I'd take LeBron," Avery said. We then asked Avery to select between LeBron James and Kevin Durant. "LeBron is currently the best player in the game today. He has been to the Finals for three straight years, he's won back to back titles and he's playing well." Johnson said that Kevin Durant is having a great year and that either player would be great to start a team with.
LSU Football Coach Les Miles was all smiles Wednesday evening as I spoke with him about his incoming class. "I think we fill a lot of needs. And we were able to get some of the best players in the country in this class." The Tigers landed the nation's #2 overall recruiting class for 2014. Headlined by the country's #1 player in St. Augustine RB Leonard Fournette, the Tigers made a huge leap from what looked to be a disappointing day back on January 2.
READ MORE: Full text from Les Miles press conference
January 2nd, several players, including two from Louisiana, committed to play for school other than LSU. The Tigers felt confident about players like Gerald Willis and Devonte Noil, but the Karr standouts went out of state to Florida and Texas A&M. But the Tigers finished strong on Signing Day, landing the nation's #1 Wide Receiver prospect in John Curtis star Malachi Dupre. Landing Dupre and DT Travonte Valentine really helped the Tigers late push to land the #2 ranking. Coach Miles talked to me about how important it is to establish a healthy relationship with the parents of recruits. "You have to have a great relationship with the parents. You have to earn their trust." Miles went on to talk about how pleased he is with this year's signing class and he said that this class will be able to compete for national titles. FULL AUDIO: Listen to Deke's interview with Les Miles (opens in new window)


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Bringing a tradition of careful and compassionate care to a hospital on the leading edge of medical science, certified nurse-midwives have joined the healthcare team at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Westwood.
UCLA nurse-midwives offer prenatal care, delivery and postpartum care, as well as breast-feeding consultation. They focus on meeting their patients' needs for physical care, emotional and social support, and health education throughout pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period. Women can expect the same level of safety with nurse-midwives as they do with physicians. The UCLA nurse-midwives hold graduate degrees in nursing and have been certified through examination by the American College of Nurse-Midwives. They work in consultation with physicians from UCLA's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
The UCLA nurse-midwives are happy to discuss their philosophy of care, credentials and birth options; call them at (310) 206-4567. All births are planned for the birthing suites at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Westwood. Analgesia and anesthesia options are available to all clients if desired. Many insurance plans cover certified nurse-midwifery care.
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I have a Sony DVD Player connected to a Sharp 27" CRT TV via composite audio cables (red and white) and an S Video cable. When I play DVD's, I right side speaker on my television either makes a hissing sound or doesn't have any sound coming out of it. I fiddle with the cables thinking there is a loose connection and when I do so, I intermittently get a hissing sound or no audio, so I just removed the red audio cable. I tried two different sets of a composite cables and still got the same result.
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Borrow someone's working stereo amp and speakers. Plug the white and red wires audio cables from the DVD player into the stereao's AUX inputs. Leave the S-Video plugged into DVD player and TV. Play the DVD. If the audio is now fine, you have a CRT TV problem. If the audio is still crappy you either have a bad DVD player or still have bad audio cables. Good Luck. |
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Perfect blush! Especially for summer. I just apply this with my fingers, sometimes if I need to I'll blend it out with a blush brush.
This provides the perfect, natural peachy-pink glow to my NW20 skintone, and you do get a good amount of product for the price. A little goes a long way with this blush.
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This is a really gorgeous subtle peachy cream blush that works really well for my light NC25 skin. It doesn't leave me looking like I coated my face with glitter (which is a problem with a lot of blushes) and gives me a nice natural flush. I usually pick it up from the pan with my clean fingers, dot it on the outer apples of my cheeks and blend it inward with my Sonia Kashuk flat-topped blush brush. I also blend it with fingers, but I think it looks more natural with the brush. It's a great product and you get a decent amount, but it's a little overpriced. I expect it will last me a year or so, but I would probably repurchase if I can't find a lower-priced alternative.
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Great product with good packaging. This is a pretty, creamy pink/nude blush that looks best on fair skin tons. I use this either with a foundations brush or my fingers and get a lovely, glowy look which usually wears about six hours. I would buy this again and I would also love to try more NARS cream blushes as this is the only one I have tried so far. Again, a wonderful staple light pink blush, definitely worth trying and worth the money.
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I used to use Orgasm powder for the longest time but I find that a bit too much color. This color is very subtle and goes on natural -- perfect shade for the daytime. It glides on the skin very nicely without any streaks.
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I bought this a couple months ago, and this is now a staple in my makeup bag. On days when I don't feel like looking too made up, this is what I reach for. Of all my cream blushes, I find this one the easiest to apply (even compared to other NARS cream blushes, like Catcus Flower). It's very smooth and easy to blend. It looks natural and glowy. It adds something without adding too much. For weekends, I grab this, tinted moisturizer and mascara and I'm done and out the door.
I just purchased this blush after reading the rave reviews here. I am quite fair and this gives the perfect amount of colour, for that slightly flushed look. If I have more of a tan, or if i'm going out, I just pop a bit of NARS orgasm over the top. But I definitely prefer the cream texture, I personally think it's much more natural looking, and it doesn't irritate my skin. Packaging is annoying because it only stays clean for the first moment it's out of the box. Will repurchase.
EDIT: can't pop some nars orgasm over the top because it breaks me out. Still love penny lane for day time use though, but doesn't seem like enough for the evening.
As a huge fan of the NARS powder blushes I was very excited to try my first cream blush. I got Penny Lane in a swap and was sad to find myself underwhelmed. I was hoping for an easy to apply, natural everyday glowy blush. However, I'm not sure if it was my particular one or not, but it was very dry and difficult to apply. I applied with clean fingers and I found myself rubbing it so much, trying to get it to apply evenly, that my foundation underneath was coming off. I think cream blushes just aren't for me!! Gorgeous neutral pink color though.
One of my favorites in my makeup bag. It lasts forever, goes on beautifully and the color is excellent.
Nars is a beatifully packaged line and their blushes are truly a steal for $25 based on not only the quality of the product but also the longevity. I own about seven of the colors total- Penny Lane ( cream ), Cactus Flower (cream), Madly (powder), Angelika ( powder), Nico (powder), Deep Throat ( powder) and Dolce Vita ( powder). GORGEOUS.
I hate to be a bummer but the Orgasm shades disappointed me; and it truly is their best seller; especially in the fact that it is a nail polish, blush, multiple, lipgloss and a new liquid highlighter. While it is toted as the color best on everyone, I found it went way too gold on my skin and I am fair with pink undertones and relatively even skintone. I am certainly not knocking the color because it works for about 99% of everyone else. I just happen to like the other shades in comparison much better.
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This is a great color for the summer or when you want a more "natural" or nude look to your makeup. I've been using the same container for two years now. Of course, I must have 20 different blushes in my drawer. I get tired of the same colors. The nars creams can be layered for more color, but are beautifully subtle on their own. And cream formulas a great for us older women. Especially in the winter.
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Wow! I am not a big cream blush fan, but I really wanted to try this one from NARS. I am SO glad I did! This definitely does not apply like most cream blushes, it almost applies like a powder. I use my *clean* fingers to apply this to my cheeks, and it blends effortlessly and is not sticky in any way.
I love putting NARS Madly, or MAC's The Perfect Cheek over top of this blush - but it's gorgeous on it's own! I would definitely buy again, even at the now even steeper price of $26.
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CAIRO - In an effort to raise awareness about Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him), Australian Muslims are planning a series of commercials to educate the public about the founder of Islam.
"This is a response to misinformation, Diaa Mohamed, founder of Mypeace organization, which is working to build bridges between Muslims and non-Muslims, told The Australian on Thursday, June 27.
Not many (Australians) are aware of who the Prophet is and why we regard him so highly and so emotionally.
The group is planning a series of TV commercials next month to raise public awareness about the Prophet.
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The start of the 30-second commercials will coincide with the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan on July 9.
The ads will feature historic figures speaking about the virtues of the Prophet as Mahatma Gandhi and George Bernard Shaw.
"The commercials will be animated with voice-overs and will have quotes on the screen, Mohamed said.
The ads follow tension that grew after violent protests by Australian Muslims against a US-made film mocking the Prophet.
The film had triggered deadly protests around the world in September, which left scores of people dead.
Sydney has one of the most diverse Muslim communities in the world, with 70 different national and ethnic backgrounds, among them Lebanese, Turkish, Afghan, Egyptian, Indian, Pakistani, Bosnian, South African and Fijian.
Muslims, who have been in Australia for more than 200 years, make up 1.7 percent of its 20-million population.
Prophet's Virtues
Organizers say the commercials aim to highlight the virtues of Prophet Muhammad to the world.
"Muhammad is the most influential man in history and the commercials will show what scholars and historians have said about him, Mohamed said.
Several world figures have hailed the virtues of Prophet Muhammad.
Gandhi has said that I wanted to know the best of life of one who holds today undisputed sway over the hearts of millions of mankind.
I became more than ever convinced that it was not the sword that won a place for Islam in those days in the scheme of life. It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement of the Prophet, the scrupulous regard for pledges, his fearlessness, and his absolute trust in God and in his own mission. These and not the sword carried everything before them and surmounted every obstacle.
Bernard Shaw has also praised Prophet Muhammad.
"I have always held the religion of Muhammad in high estimation because of its wonderful vitality, he wrote.
It is the only religion which appears to me to possess that assimilating capacity to the changing phase of existence which can make itself appeal to every age. I have studied him - the wonderful man and in my opinion far from being an anti-Christ, he must be called the Saviour of Humanity.
I believe that if a man like him were to assume the dictatorship of the modern world, he would succeed in solving its problems in a way that would bring it the much needed peace and happiness.I have prophesied about the faith of Muhammad that it would be acceptable to the Europe of tomorrow as it is beginning to be acceptable to the Europe of today."
Reproduced with permission from OnIslam.net