Abstract: Systems and methods for an online forum for video distribution are provided. A video file having a first format is received from a first client. The received video file is converted from the first format to a second format and is stored on a server, where the converted video file is accessible to a second client.

Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering media over a network are provided. Multiple media assets are stored on a server, as well as a representation for at least one media asset. The representation of a media asset is delivered to a client. A client user request based on selection of a representation is received, and the represented media asset is delivered from the server in response to the client user request.

Abstract: A media system that centrally manages and stores media contents and also controls the delivery of media content to subscribers is disclosed. According to one aspect, an administrator can control program scheduling, rates, service packages and system configuration for a media delivery system. Additionally, the administrator may also control billing, transaction monitoring, and customer relations. According to another aspect, the media delivery system provides subscribers with centrally managed storage for paused or recorded media. Still another aspect is that the media delivery system can restrict various administrators to different modules of the media delivery system.

Abstract: A rectangular sheet member or tag is provided which has a top, bottom, and opposite sides. A pair of horizontally disposed juxtapositioned colored bars appear adjacent the top of the tag with each bar and the colors thereof symbolizing the inbred parentage of the hybrid.A variety denomination such as a number of several digits is assigned to the hybrid seed and this number appears preferably below the parentage bars along with a notation pertaining to the maturity rating of the hybrid.Vertically disposed indicia means appears along one side edge of the sheet member with numerals of progressively increasing magnitude. A plurality of separate vertically extending bars extends upwardly from the bottom of the tag adjacent the indicia means with the length of each of the bars representing the evaluation of different characteristics of the hybrid. Preferably, the color of the male parent of this seed is the same color as the vertical bars which reflect the characteristics of the seed.

Abstract: Continuous ozone injection into water circulating between a cooling tower and heat exchanger with heavy scale deposits inhibits formation of further deposits, promotes flaking of existing deposits, inhibits chemical corrosion and controls algae and bacteria.

Abstract: A collapsible watercraft which can be readily transported along a highway when in its collapsed disposition but, upon arrival at a lake or other body of water, can be readily erected into an extended operative disposition capable of reception of a small trailer, camper or other living unit thus to provide a portable houseboat.