An image processing apparatus includes an image converting section, a scanning controlling section, an image memory, and an object detection processing section. The offset hoisting apparatus further includes a front mount having a front boom aperture and a rear mount having a rear boom aperture, each being adapted for confining the boom to slidably move therethrough. The individual selects one or more organizations from the list to add the selected organizations to a personal provider directory. A fluid sample is delivered to the container and the device is subjected to centrifugation whereby the centrifugal load causes the ballast to move toward the bottom of the tube and causes an elongation and narrowing of the bellows.