Live video streaming is becoming increasingly popular and the few companies that battle in the space are seeing some steady growth despite the increasing competition. But as with the vast majority of emerging technologies and services, generating revenue is still a sore issue. Advertising alone, as music streaming services have found as well, won’t cut it so one of the biggest names in video streaming, Justin.tv, will now introduce a pay-per-view platform to help its users monetize their content but also bring in some much needed income.
The plan for now is to launch the service sometime next month, with a few partners in a limited trial run. If everything goes smooth pay-per-view will be available for everyone in the second quarter of 2010. The content creators are free to set their prices as high and as low as they like, though there is a low-end limit of $1 per stream. Justin.tv will get to keep 30 percent of the revenue, on par with Apple’s iTunes and the fees other digital distribution platforms charge.
It’s a great opportunity for content creators as they’ll be able to monetize their streams in a direct way rather than relying on advertising or other means. At the same time, if it becomes popular enough, it could mean a significant revenue boost for Justin.tv as well.
We’ve all pretty much had it up to our keesters with the brusque and dismissive treatment that commenters who don?t agree with the RC world view get over there. This is why many of us have simply given up trying, there?s no point in attempting to have a relevant and open discussion there anymore.
It should be foremost on the minds of many that the RealClimate.org webserver domain is funded by Fenton Communications, an eco media group. Further, our tax dollars pay the salaries of people like Dr. Gavin Schmidt of NASA GISS who has been (according to several post and comment times noted) using his taxpayer paid time at work to participate in that blog.
One of the missions of RC (Actually most of the mission, as it was setup as a response to the McIntyre and McKitrick paper in E&E, ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT VOLUME 14 NUMBER 6, November 1st 2003) is to counter skeptical arguments. One of the ways they do this in to provide a list of people they disagree with, with links to rebuttals.
According to reports, the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake will arrive in 2011 as the production version of the Mercedes Fascination concept car, presented at the Paris motor show back in 2008. The three door coupé will appear alongside the four-door coupé, which will be officially presented at the 2010 Paris motor show.
While Mercedes is unlikely to use the name ’shooting brake’, the style could also produce a five-door version which would substitute the R-Class in the future. An AMG shooting brake version seems almost guaranteed, as Mercedes uses the four-door model to compete with cars such as the Porsche Panamera and Audi A7.
Visam started the introduction into the market of the new electric rotary vibrators models of our sizes 08 and 09.
As per Visam tradition, the new models realization has concentrated to improve the already high quality features of the previous models, thanks to the application of the latest designing technology, the adoption of the highest quality materials and components available in the market, and the use of state of the art machining and production systems.
Thus, we have obtained the new models SPX, size 08 and 09, that, thanks to the new solutions they incorporate, can grant:
-optimization of the weight/performances ratio of the vibrators;
-quicker start-up, therefore quicker syncronisation when working in couple;
-quicker time to complete stop;
-lower start-up and working current, therefore lower energy consumption.
On our website www.visam.it you can already find all electro-mechanical and dimensional data of the new SPX models, in all different versions 2-4-6 and 8 poles, 50Hz and 60Hz.
15 models! Over 4000 machines installed all over the world and still working. Three driving rolls. Double initial pinch style (independent adjustment of lower rolls).
Three-directional lateral guide rolls. Bending capacity: angle from 30×30 mm (1″x1″) up to 250×250 mm (10″x10″); pipe from 1″ to 20″; beams the hard way up to HEB 400 (WF 16″); modulus of inertia from 1.5 to 3000 cm3
Combination horizontal-vertical working position on most models
Digital readout available on all models
Conventional, programmable and CNC controlled versions
Broad range of special rolls and toolings
ELAP new absolute encoders series MEM-Bus avail on an interface to connect to field bus systems according to the CANopen standard.
MEM-Bus encoders can be supplied both in single- and in multiturn version: the singleturn encoder resolution is 13 bit, while for the multiturn type the resolution value is 29 bit (8192 steps/revolution x 65536 revolutions).
The encoder operating parameters can be set directly by the user: revolutions no., steps per rev., rotation direction and preset no. The diagnostic function signals possible parameter and position errors as well as the battery alarm – the data memory is anyway assured for a long period (13 years). MEM-Bus encoders avail on 3 signalling LEDs for supply state, line and error.
Different mechanical versions are available to satisfy all application requirements: MEM520 – Ø.58 mm round flanged with servo coupling, MEM540 – Ø 58 round flanged with Ø 36 mm centering mask, MEM620 – 63.5X63.5 square flanged, and MEM410 -with hollow shaft to couple directly to a motor shaft. All the types offer different options for the shaft/hole diameter; the electrical connection is by cables: two or three cable glands option is available.
The stout aluminium case ensures a high protection degree, so that it is possible to use MEM-Bus encoders in severe industrial environments.
The innovative electronic construction technology – involving no mechanical gear –allow to reach high acceleration and speed values and grants the transducer a long life.
Pneumatic manipulator with special vacuum handling attachment to overturn panels or metal sheets.
One vacuum pad, fixed to a 180° rotating support, allows to grip the panel or the metal sheet on the side below. The controlled lifting allow he operator to bring at first the panel in vertical and then to lay it on the opposite side, overturning it.
Depending on the operating necessities, vacuum can be generated by compressed air ( Venturi system) or by an electrical pump.
Max capacity 100 kg.
Max work radius up to 7 m.
Max vertical stroke up to 2 m.
The new deltawave leakage master monitores pipelines and penstocks for leaks and pipe burst. Up to sixteen flow meters can be balanced and monitored with an intelligent, multi-level alarm concept for leakage. False alarms whilst startup and shutdown of pipelines are safely avoided by the prooven smart alarm identification. Never the less, even smalles leacks can be idntified precisely.
The system is used for penstocks and for oil pipelines.
The leakage Master communicates via LAN, fiber optic, GSM or Sattelit with synchronized ultrasonic flow meters and generates operator warnings and shut down emergency alarms. Dynamic processes such as tube elongation in the start up or different dynamics of the individual stations are detected and will create no emergency shut down.
Tis the season to watch movies fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la and there are plenty to choose from be it in the cinema, on DVD or on television. The only problem is deciding what to watch. Here’s a list of some of the absolute classic must-see Christmas films.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
One of the greatest and bleakest openings to Christmas you are likely to see. Nestling exactly between Beckett and Dickens, Brown (Charlie) has no idea how he is supposed to feel at Christmas. Disillusioned and sad he seeks true meaning amongst commercial greed and finds himself more alone than ever. Recorded with real children’s voices, the script strikes a curious balance between the child and adult worlds of Charlie Brown. How about this for an opening line: Charlie Brown: I just don’t understand Christmas, I guess. I like getting presents and
sending Christmas cards and decorating trees and all that, but I’m
still not happy. I always end up feeling depressed. Linus van Pelt:
Charlie Brown, you’re the only person I know who can take a wonderful season like Christmas and turn it into a problem. Maybe Lucy’s right. Of all the Charlie Browns in the world, you’re the Charlie Browniest.
A Christmas Carol
Well, it must be in the list, mustn’t it? Dickens’ classic filmed in black and white is a dark tale of redemptive cheer. You know the story but you might not have seen it looking quite this bleak.
A Muppets Christmas Carol
If the original doesn’t feel you with the warm sensation you want then the muppets are guaranteed to have you reaching for the mistletoe. There’s Christmas. There’s Michael Caine. And there are all the colourful and hilarious muppets in probably their best full length feature.
Bad Santa
Most Christmas films paint Santa as a big fat happy man dutifully coping with the enormous pressure of delivering presents to every boy and girl on the planet on Christmas Eve. There’s always a hitch, a naughty child, a difficult reindeer and a lot of good will. Bad Santa was different. Father Christmas was a drunk who liked to have sex. And he did both things very well.
Die Hard
You need to decide what you want from your Christmas flick. Snow? Music? Guns and terrorists? If you answered yes to all of the above then the chances are you’ll be settling down to another viewing of Die Hard this Christmas. It’s not only Father Christmas who has to save the world. Bruce Willis changed everything, and he did it all in a vest.
Elf
Christmas is about magic and what could be more magic than a giant adopted Elf leaving the North Pole to seek his real father in New York! Buddy the Elf (Will Ferrell) is one lost and misunderstood little big guy. Join him on his hilarious and really quite sweet travels to the Big Apple for a huge hug of Christmas cheer. It’s full of incredibly funny one liners and sees Will Ferrell at his very best.
Gremlins
There are usually a few monsters lurking around cinemas at Christmas but none have been so wickedly entertaining as The Gremlins. The green critters run riot chewing, clawing and killing pretty much everything in their path. And to think it all starts with a cute little Mogwai named Gizmo. Do not feed or water the animals!
Home Alone
No-one had ever heard of the child star abandoned by his parents and left alone to fend off burglars before this Christmas film had been released. Then Home Alone became a massive massive hit and Macauley Culkin found himself an overnight phenomenon. Burglar Joe Pasquale steals the show in what became an instant Christmas classic. Macauley Culkin later went on to become Michael Jackson’s best friend. Ow!
It’s A Wonderful Life
If you like your Christmas films full of angels and despair then this one is definitely for you. So popular you’ve probably seen it twice already, its blend of alcohol, attempted suicide and tragedy has struck a huge Christmas nerve with audiences all over the world. Maybe it’s the happy ending.
Miracle On 34th Street
So good they remade it this absolute Christmas classic proved that Santa Claus was real after all. After a tense court trial that is. The tale of a shopping centre Santa accused of being crazy stole the hearts of small children and families and guaranteed reruns for eternity.
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
If your biggest problem with Christmas is your family then the best thing you can do is invite them all round and sit down in front of Chevy Chase doing his very best to save Christmas Day from being the most miserable day of the whole bloody year.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Thanksgiving isn’t Christmas, that’s an important thing to remember if you’re an American. But if the sight of John Candy in a big hat trudging through the snow doesn’t fill you with Christmas cheer then you might as well not celebrate anything. Plus the dates are pretty close. Come on! You’ll be crying at the end because it’s just brilliant. I’ll put Uncle Buck in here too. That’s two films for the price of one.
Santa Claus The Movie
Starring a quite magnificent little Dudley Moore as Patch the overzealous elf versus a money-making Christmas-hating toy manufacturer John Lithgow this very 1980s twist on the festive feature was a treat when I saw it. Santa Claus starts out as a friendly old toy-maker, Patch goes from good to bad to good and the movie has an orphan boy and a posh little girl. It’s not the best but if you’re young it’ll certainly do.
Scrooged
If you’ve ever seen a better final speech than the one Bill Murray gives viewers in this modern day remake of A Christmas Carol then I’m yet to hear it. Murray is a delight in a film that could have been so sickly sweet you’d have been put off Christmas dinner for life. Instead it somehow makes you wanting Christmas Day to be extended to the other 364 days of every single year.
The Apartment
An absolute masterpiece beautifully put together and brilliantly acted The Apartment really did change cinema. It’s a twisting tale of love, friendship, life, work and a whole lot more. The action culminates throughout the Christmas holidays as one man struggles to do the right thing.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Christmas isn’t supposed to be scary and in this Tim Burton animation it wasn’t, despite the skulls and pumpkins and the undead. A musical extravaganza The Nightmare Before Christmas twisted the genre while maintaining a very pure heart. Tim Burton has rarely done better.
“…the Vatican has felt it necessary to declare that “it alone has the right to ensure the respect due to the Successors of Peter, and therefore, to protect the figure and personal identity of the Pope from the unauthorized use of his name and/or the papal coat of arms for ends and activities which have little or nothing to do with the Catholic Church.”
As the report makes clear, this is targeted at those who are using the symbols to “attribute credibility and authority to initiatives,” so it actually seems more like a makeshift “trademark” (without the “trade” part) or maybe a “publicity right” rather than a copyright. That is, this is much more about preventing people from falsely suggesting that the Pope is endorsing something he is not. That said, it’s unclear how such a rule is enforceable, since every country has their own laws that this shouldn’t impact at all. I guess since this is likely directed at Catholic organizations misusing Papal symbols that they will then obey the Pope, but otherwise, this doesn’t seem like a huge deal.
Firefox has come a long way since its launch in 2004 but, on the whole, Internet Explorer still dominates the landscape, though its lead is diminishing. When it comes to the market share of individual browser versions, Mozilla Firefox 3.5 is now the most popular browser in the world, according to web analytics firm StatCounter with a 21.9 percent market share for the December 14 to 20 week.
Firefox 3.5 manages to edge out Internet Explorer 7 and the rising Internet Explorer 8, which now have a 21.2 percent and 20.3 percent market share, respectively. This is the first time in more than a decade that any one browser has managed to beat Internet Explorer in market share, but don’t get too excited yet, this is the result of some favorable circumstances and not Firefox beating IE heads on, though the open-source browser’s accomplishments can’t be dismissed.
The reason why Firefox 3.5 has managed to uptake any IE version has to do with the release dates of IE 8 and to a lesser degree of Firefox itself. Microsoft’s latest browser is slowly building up market share at the expense of IE 7 as Windows 7 picks up steam and Vista and XP users update their browsers.
On the whole though, when all versions are added up, Internet Explorer still dominates without too much to worry about. Firef… (read more)
Congratulations to Catherine (comment #525)! You win a SnoozePal Cat Hammock in a Box from Cat Above with the fabric of your choice for the hammock! Keep an eye out for an email with instructions on how to claim your prize.
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The first Lancia-Chrysler model to be produced will be revealed at the Detroit auto show as an example of the first combined Fiat Chrysler style. The model will be presented under the Chrysler badge, and it’s possible we’re looking at a Delta-based design.
It seems that the Lancia brand was the obvious choice for Chrysler models integrated with Fiat, although this new model will be a concept only, not a production model as the Delta has obviously not been developed to comply with the US car market. We’re curious to see what they produce though, and won’t write off a Chrysler-Lancia model until we see one.
Xordiah (SC2 community manager)
Not legit. Sorry guys.
Blizzcon 2008 WoW Champion Luis ‘Paperkat’ Di Centa, participated in Starcraft 2’s closed beta, has been contacted by Blizzard today via email informing him that the closed beta has started.
“We’re excited to have reached the beta-testing stage for the second Starcraft […]
When a man enters the age of forty, he begins to experience the awkward feeling of confusion, split personality and stressfulness. He tends to lose his sense of purpose as well as his former self. He is craving for the new order of things, more ventures and is spinning out of control.
In the quest to understand this crisis, series of studies are undertaken. Even the medical science allots time to formulate possible formulas to find the remedy on its symptoms. There are creams, pellets, pills and even surgeries that are deemed to resolve the crisis.
But what is really in the core of this predicament? Dr. Robert S. Tan constructed his book of Andropause mystery: unraveling the truths about male menopause in the pursuit to explain the circumstances and why they happen to a man.
According to Dr. Robert Tan, menopause or the declination of hormonal levels comes to pass to both men and women. For men, such transition period is called andropause. The period usually strikes at forty when age normally causes internal troubles to almost everyone. Subsequently, internal changes had exterior manifestations in terms of social, career and family interactions.
Furthermore, Dr. Robert Tan added that as the man reaches the age of 50-70, the symptoms become more visible and provoked. Symptoms such as declination of levels of virility and energy accompanied by easily being exhausted, rapid mood sways and palpitations appear. Most men report their erectile dysfunction as the most notable event during andropause. Apart from this, Dr. Tan’s patients also complained of their being nervous, irritable and depressed.
Palpitations are due to the decrease of the testosterone level caused by over reaction of the autonomic system. It must be noted that it is natural for men who are suffering from andropause.
Formerly active men who used to be directed to their careers and power enhancement suddenly become close to family and their friends. However, there are some who preferred to find a new set up on their lifestyle which will turn them from the confusion and depression of andropause period.
The medical science has prepared remedies to relieve these symptoms. The problem is that most men do not submit to seeing a doctor even for health reasons. The reason is that it hits their masculine pride to be thought of as either vulnerable or dependent. This becomes a challenge to most wives.
One way to convince men to see the doctor is by accompanying him to a trained and understanding expert. By going together, the doctor can fully extract the needed information from the couple. However, there will also be times when the interview would be held independently to do away with the inhibitions.
As part of the clinical study, the following things are being checked as andropause basis: hair loss, shrinkage of testicles, decrease of libido and sex drive, erectile dysfunction, exhaustion, depression, decrease of muscle strength, oligospermia, and decrease in bone density.
Since the andropause stage could be very stressful among men, it is advisable that wives should become more understanding and supportive. Andropausal men should be encouraged to organize himself, to manage his alcohol and cigarette consumption, to relax, to eat healthy foods and to exercise.
Andropause is another profound journey which needs the positive involvement of the family. Not only men shall beat the odds, but everyone who loves him.
A new study of more than 5,000 women has found that breast cancer patients who eat more soy are less likely to die or experience a cancer recurrence than women who eat no or few soy products. Yes, that’s a reverse from previous guidance on breast cancer and soy! Read more about the study at CNN: Soy may benefit breast cancer survivors, study says.
Too intimidated to exercise
Published in Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, study findings revealed information on attitudes about exercise. From an online survey, researchers at The George Washington University Medical Center learned that overweight people believed exercise improved self image and appearance more than individuals of normal weight. However, overweight survey participants felt more embarrassed and intimidated about exercising around other people, including young people or fit people. They were also more embarrassed around health club salespeople. Researchers believe that for overweight people, negative emotions surrounding health club exercise could be stronger in controlling regular exercise than intellectual facts, such as known benefits of exercise.
Obesity affects breast cancer outcomes
A study with a 30-year follow-up found that breast cancer patients with a high BMI had an increased risk of dying from breast cancer. Treatment also seemed to lose its effect more rapidly in obese patients. The study included data from almost 54,000 women in the Danish Breast Cancer Cooperative Group database. Researchers suggest that women should make an effort to keep their BMI under 25. The research findings were presented at the CTRC-AACR Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
Eram la facultate,cu un chef “nebun” de a acumula cunostinte (knowledge).De parca as fi avut ce sa acumulez… Asa ca am hotarat sa merg la o cafea cu mai multi colegi/colege.
Cadru frumos,perfect pentru socializare si pentru spus povesti/intamplari reale (de cele mai multe ori comice).
Iata una dintre ele :
Un coleg de-al meu are probleme mari cu trezitul dimineata.Isi pune ceasul sa sune,telefonul din 5 in 5 minute,dar tot degeaba … Asa ca,in fiecare seara isi roaga mama sa-l trezeasca dimineata.
Se face dimineata.Ceasul suna.Degeaba ! Telefonul suna.Degeaba ! Colegul meu visa (la lucruri frumoase banuiesc) si nu exprima niciun fel de intentie de a se misca din pat.
Vine mama lui si trage de el sa se trezeasca.El mormaie ceva,dar tot nu da sa se miste. Asa ca ce sa faca ? Ia plapuma si o trage de pe el.Si cand sa o traga,ce sa vada ?
Soldatelul colegului era treaz si saluta…indica tavanul…avea pozitia de “drepti”…
Se pare ca,pe langa faptul ca nu vroia sa se trezeasca si avea vise umede,nu purta nici lenjerie intima …
Va dati seama ce surpriza a avut mama lui … si cat de mult radeam noi la cafeaua aia …
Farsele pe net par sa fie la moda in aceasta vreme. V-ati saturat de “concursurile” de pe e-album si e-castig? Ei bine,de ceva vreme mai ruleaza pe online-ul romanesc inca o teapa demna de precedentele,pe care le-am enumerate : versu.ro
Aceleasi reguli si aici :
“Pentru inceput trebuie sa va alegeti animalul dorit de voi, apoi o sa primesti un link, dai acel link tuturor apropiatilor tai,poti posta unde doresti, pe forumuri pe odc hub pe alte site-uri, este un concurs liber.Trebuie sa acumulezi suma de 1300$ ca sa poti castiga unul din premiile oferite de noi!
Se castiga si premii ?
Da! Scopul acestui joc este ca fiecare jucator poate avea sansa sa castige un premiu la alegere. Dupa ce v-ati ales premiul pe care il dorit.”
Numai ca aici avem si un bonus la teapa : “Pentru ca vine luna cadourilor vom deschide o tombola .Strange 400 voturi / vizite si vei fi inscris automat la tombola unde poti avea sansa sa castigi un : Laptop Acer Extensa EX5230E”
Deci pe langa teapa obisnuita aici se mai promite si o tombola.Genial !!! A,da! Aici avem “animalute” si trebuie sa adunam dolari.Doar 1300.Mult mai draguti acestia…ofera discount!
Si acum pentru toata lumea : aceste concursuri sunt FARSE,TEPE;singurul lor scop este de a face trafic pe site.Singurii care au ceva de castigat sunt proprietarii site-urilor.Voi nu veti castiga nimic!!!… in veci! (la aceste concursuri)
Daca nu sunteti convinsi,cititi comentariile de pe celalalte postari cu privire la aceste concursuri !
“Aflata in vacanta, o jurnalista accepta sa plece intr-o localitate din apropiere, pentru a realiza un reportaj. Dar singurul mijloc de transport este un avion condus de un pilot betiv si nesuferit. In timpul zborului, avionul se prabuseste pe o insula pustie. Obligati sa stea impreuna si sa se confrunte cu pericolele unei vieti intr-o zona ce pare pustie, cei doi descopera ca se pot intelege. Relatia lor devine treptat o incredibila poveste de iubire.”
Live video streaming is becoming increasingly popular and the few companies that battle in the space are seeing some steady growth despite the increasing competition. But as with the vast majority of emerging technologies and services, generating revenue is still a sore issue. Advertising alone, as music streaming services have found as well, won’t cut it so one of the biggest names in video streaming, Justin.tv, will now introduce a pay-per-view platform to help its users monetize their content but also bring in some much needed income. 
Firefox has come a long way since its launch in 2004 but, on the whole, Internet Explorer still dominates the landscape, though its lead is diminishing. When it comes to the market share of individual browser versions, Mozilla Firefox 3.5 is now the most popular browser in the world, according to web analytics firm StatCounter with a 21.9 percent market share for the December 14 to 20 week. 
“Aflata in vacanta, o jurnalista accepta sa plece intr-o localitate din apropiere, pentru a realiza un reportaj. Dar singurul mijloc de transport este un avion condus de un pilot betiv si nesuferit. In timpul zborului, avionul se prabuseste pe o insula pustie. Obligati sa stea impreuna si sa se confrunte cu pericolele unei vieti intr-o zona ce pare pustie, cei doi descopera ca se pot intelege. Relatia lor devine treptat o incredibila poveste de iubire.”