Abstract: A mechanism whereby a user can obtain a desired content via a communication network and a content distributor loses no profits. Identification information of each theater and each video content screened at the theater are registered. When a video content viewing request from a member is accepted, the theater which screens the content requested to be viewed is specified, the video content requested to be distributed is distributed to the member via a network, and an incentive for the video content distributed to the member is given to the theater which screens the video content requested to be viewed.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an improved catalytic combustion arrangement for use, for example, in a gas stove or the like, which has a heat insulation diffusion layer is provided in a catalytic mat layer for the improvement of combustion rate around the catalytic mat, and, through employment of two sets of thermo-couples, a heating burner for the catalytic mat is adapted to burn only during starting of combustion, and to be automatically extinguished upon arrival at a steady combustion state for continuous combustion only by the catalytic mat, with a simultaneous indication of such combustion.