Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and a process for rapid, high-throughput analysis of fatty acids in a plurality of samples. The apparatus comprises at least one multi-vessel plate, wherein each vessel is a unit for holding a sample, or mixing and/or reacting a sample with one or more solvents or reagents; at least one matching multi-cap mat capable of sealing the vessels of the multi-vessel plate during the holding, mixing and/or reacting the sample; at least one multi-vessel plate holder having sealing units, whereby the multi-vessel plate holder, when the sealing units are engaged, presses the matching multi-cap mat onto the tops of the vessels in the multi-vessel plate sealing the vessels, so as to withstand high pressure and high temperature conditions. The process employs the apparatus that enables automated, high-throughput analysis of twenty-four fatty acid from a plurality of samples by gas chromatography flame ionization detection.

Abstract: A method of educating a caregiver about baby care and development, wherein said method comprises the steps of preparing a self-contained baby care kit comprising a storage case, said case being suited for an initial use of storing at least one baby care product and a subsequent use of storing at least one subsequent item, at least one baby care product, and at least one educational insert; providing said self-contained baby care kit to a caregiver; and allowing the caregiver to use said kit.

Abstract: A method of educating a caregiver about baby care and development, wherein said method comprises the steps of preparing a self-contained baby care kit comprising a storage case, said case being suited for an initial use of storing at least one baby care product and a subsequent use of storing at least one subsequent item, at least one baby care product, and at least one educational insert; providing said self-contained baby care kit to a caregiver; and allowing the caregiver to use said kit.

Abstract: A light control system and method for a film viewer (10). The viewer (10) includes an infrared emitter (50) with an infrared detector (52) in communication with a microprocessor (34). When a radiograph (40) is inserted within the film viewer (10), the radiograph (10) is interposed between the emitter (50) and detector (52). The microprocessor (34) detects a change in the emissions sensed by the detector (52) and illuminates the viewer (10). The invention also provides a film holder (16) that includes a plurality of rollers (60) interposed between the holder (16) and the screen (14).