Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for optimizing streaming bitrate during multiclient streaming sessions based, at least in part, on display profiles associated with client media receivers to which different video streams are concurrently provided. The method may be carried-out by a streaming media server in communication with first and second client media receivers over a network. In various embodiments, the method may include establishing at the streaming media server first and second bandwidth allotment thresholds based, at least in part, on display profiles assigned to display devices associated with the client media receivers. During an ensuing multiclient streaming session, the streaming media server further encodes segments of video streams at variable bitrates regulated in accordance with the established bandwidth allotment thresholds.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for optimizing streaming bitrate during multiclient streaming sessions based, at least in part, on display profiles associated with client media receivers to which different video streams are concurrently provided. The method may be carried-out by a streaming media server in communication with first and second client media receivers over a network. In various embodiments, the method may include establishing at the streaming media server first and second bandwidth allotment thresholds based, at least in part, on display profiles assigned to display devices associated with the client media receivers. During an ensuing multiclient streaming session, the streaming media server further encodes segments of video streams at variable bitrates regulated in accordance with the established bandwidth allotment thresholds.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for optimizing streaming bitrate during multiclient streaming sessions based, at least in part, on display profiles associated with client media receivers to which different video streams are concurrently provided. The method may be carried-out by a streaming media server in communication with first and second client media receivers over a network. In various embodiments, the method may include establishing at the streaming media server first and second bandwidth allotment thresholds based, at least in part, on display profiles assigned to display devices associated with the client media receivers. During an ensuing multiclient streaming session, the streaming media server further encodes segments of video streams at variable bitrates regulated in accordance with the established bandwidth allotment thresholds.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for optimizing streaming bitrate during multiclient streaming sessions based, at least in part, on display profiles associated with client media receivers to which different video streams are concurrently provided. The method may be carried-out by a streaming media server in communication with first and second client media receivers over a network. In various embodiments, the method may include establishing at the streaming media server first and second bandwidth allotment thresholds based, at least in part, on display profiles assigned to display devices associated with the client media receivers. During an ensuing multiclient streaming session, the streaming media server further encodes segments of video streams at variable bitrates regulated in accordance with the established bandwidth allotment thresholds.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for optimizing streaming bitrate during multiclient streaming sessions based, at least in part, on display profiles associated with client media receivers to which different video streams are concurrently provided. The method may be carried-out by a streaming media server in communication with first and second client media receivers over a network. In various embodiments, the method may include establishing at the streaming media server first and second bandwidth allotment thresholds based, at least in part, on display profiles assigned to display devices associated with the client media receivers. During an ensuing multiclient streaming session, the streaming media server further encodes segments of video streams at variable bitrates regulated in accordance with the established bandwidth allotment thresholds.

Abstract: A method of reducing the level of melanin in the skin of a subject is disclosed wherein an efficacious amount of Chinese Lantern oil is applied to the skin.

Abstract: A method of reducing the level of melanin in the skin of a subject is disclosed wherein an efficacious amount of Chinese Lantern oil is applied to the skin.

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to test the efficacy of an oregano extract containing carvacrol and capyrlic acid blend by screening for inhibition and by conducting a preservative efficacy test, USP 51, in skin creams. Minimum inhibitory concentrations were found for Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonsas aeruginosa, Streptococcus sanguinis, Salmonella enterica, Candida albicans, and Aspergillus brasiliensis.

Abstract: Human skin can be protected against damage upon exposure to blue light by application of an effective amount of lutein to the skin.

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to test the efficacy of an oregano extract containing carvacrol and capyrlic acid blend by screening for inhibition and by conducting a preservative efficacy test, USP 51, in skin creams. Minimum inhibitory concentrations were found for Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonsas aeruginosa, Streptococcus sanguinis, Salmonella enterica, Candida albicans, and Aspergillus brasiliensis.

Abstract: A method of reducing skin damage and/or providing health or cosmetic benefits in a subject, comprising application of a composition containing an effective amount of extracts of rosemary to the skin of the subject.

Abstract: A method of reducing skin damage and/or providing health or cosmetic benefits in a subject, comprising application of a composition containing an effective amount of extracts of rosemary to the skin of the subject.

Abstract: A method of reducing skin damage and/or providing health or cosmetic benefits in a subject, comprising application of a composition containing an effective amount of extracts of Chinese lantern (Physalis alkekengi) to the skin of the subject.

Abstract: Propionic acid is used to curb the growth of Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus in personal care products. Carnosic acid may be substituted for some of the propionic acid to provide a synergistic combination.