The apparatus and method provide for the removal of well fluids from well cuttings and a method of disposal thereof. A host computer receives from a process executing on it, a request to read data stored in the file. The sampled noise data extractor extracts sampled noise data in the first time slot and a second and third time slots before and after the first time slot from the sampled noise data corresponding to noise in a surrounding area of the apparatus. Moreover, the device is connectable to external power source or automobile power supply depending on applications. The oscillator apparatus for sorting out pieces of lumber includes a base assembly including leg members and elongate side members interconnecting pairs of leg members; and also includes a table assembly being movably mounted upon the base assembly; and further includes an oscillator assembly being mounted to the base assembly for oscillating the table assembly. The crosslinked chitosan hemostatic compositions have improved stability and can be prepared into a variety of medical devices in various shapes and sizes so as to be usable for inhibiting blood flow and ooze from substantially any type of bleeding site.