Abstract: A scalable architecture delivers real-time streaming media over a communications network, using a streaming media server system for efficient delivery of a plurality of streams including live, simulated live or looping programming, relayed streams, and on-demand media is described. Efficiency is attained using no load or low load control and processing of streams, including high-quality audio, video, graphics, text, or other types of information transmitted over a network. The server system operates in a total media delivery system which includes a plurality of streaming servers, a data storage system, a database, and front end and back end networks to deliver data to the various subsystems. The streaming server utilizes just-in-time playlist simulation, dynamic allocation of servers to listeners, and other techniques to reduce the computational, storage and network requirements of delivering streaming media.

Abstract: An apparatus for substantially removing waste from a soiled diaper is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a waste removing portion having a conical body. The body includes a first end aperture and a second end aperture, said first end aperture being wider than said second end aperture. The conical body includes a slot preferably defined on the bottom side thereof from said first end to said second end through which an edge of the diaper is drawn and through which waste passes once drawn out of said diaper. The body may include a handle. A container is optionally provided as a place to temporarily hold the waste. Tongs are also optionally provided to facilitate grabbing and drawing the soiled diapers through the conical body.