21.   Gas sales in the region are expected to grow sharply as gas-driven power plants supplant hydroelectric projects and industrial users search for cheaper fuel.

22.   Gold and other precious metals prices plunged after economic reports suggesting low inflation and a slowing U.S. economy weakened demand from both investors and industrial users.

23.   Gold prices rose as demand from industrial users like jewelers and electronics makers accelerated amid low prices.

24.   Hospitals and industrial users both have the financial resources to buy the equipment.

25.   If a generator shuts down suddenly or an industrial user turns on a big load, that can set off a voltage fluctuation that leads to a widespread blackout.

26.   In NEW YORK, copper rose amid increased demand from U.S. industrial users as a seasonal lull in consumption nears an end.

27.   In NEW YORK, gold prices rose as demand from industrial users like jewelers and electronics makers accelerated amid low prices.

28.   In NEW YORK, copper prices rose in late trading, following the London market higher, on demand from industrial users.

29.   Industrial users like poultry producer Tyson Foods Inc. and corn processor Archer Daniels Midland Co. will still face high costs by historical standards.

30.   Industrial users and agricultural customers also face difficulties as natural gas prices rise along with electric costs.