Provided is an image processing apparatus and method. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for expression evaluation of content instances over multiple different data models comprises loading a schema for a content instance in memory of a computer and evaluating an expression against the content instance. In another embodiment the invention regards a method for preventing termite damage to man-made structures comprising the steps of mixing borates with a solvent to form a borate solution, obtaining a non-wood building component, coating the non-wood building component with the borate solution, and incorporating the coated non-wood building component into a man-made structure. The openableclosable slit communicates from the inner surface to the outer surface of the tubular body, wherein the distance between the inner surface and the outer surface of the tubular body progressively becomes thinner approaching the openableclosable slit within the deformation portion. An embodiment is comprised of control electronics, wiring, and an on-board Centre High Mount Stop Lamp mounted in the rear of the vehicle as the means of communication and deterrence. In one method, openings are formed in an electrically conductive layer with a patterned die, which is then removed.