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As natural gas prices continue to spike, which gas producing countries will benefit most and which gas consuming nations are positioned to suffer bigger gas bills?

America, Iran and China export less than 5% of their natural gas production while Norway ships more than 90% of its natural gas onto international trade markets.

The decibel meter measures sound pressure levels at a distance from the source. Its response is modeled on the human ear, which perceives loudness in logarithmic fashion.

Here are a few simple steps to check the accuracy of your diabetic testing meter and provide peace of mind, should you think you may be getting inaccurate readings

If a water usage bill looks unusually high, it is possible to undertake some preliminary checks at home before contacting the utilities provider.

Exposure lock is a fast and convenient way to take control of digital camera's automatic metering system where the exposure of only part of a scene is important.

It takes 26 orders of magnitude, or powers of ten, to go from the furthest reaches of space to the familiar scale of everyday life.

Portugal, Finland, South Korea, Belgium, Spain and Hong Kong are among major trade economies that depend solely on natural gas imports from other countries.

Writers can achieve a lot in November's NaNoWriMo - but what about the rest of the year? There are other word meters and challenges for fiction and non-fiction writers.

Light meters in digital cameras are an essential part of getting the right exposure. Tips on choice of the correct camera exposure pattern in a digital photograph

Modern dSLR cameras provide photographers with three different metering systems, allowing different techniques to properly expose images in varying lighting situations.

How to calculate the average speed of swimmers in swims of distances from 50 meters to the English Channel. How fast is the world's fastest man or woman swimmer?

A metered-dose inhaler (MDI) is a handheld item that dispenses a calculated dosage of medicinal drug directly to the lungs.

Though foreign investment decreases, the Chinese real estate market booms.

How to calculate the average speed of runners in races of various distances from 100 meters to 100 miles. How fast is the world's fastest man or woman?

A car battery voltage tester can warn of impending battery failure and diagnose alternator problems. This article looks at the different types available.

An ad tactic by Ascensia glucose meter (for diabetes testing) takes business advertising for health care to an inappropriate level.

Focus groups of Republicans, Democrats and Independents used dials to express their feelings as Obama and McCain debated. Is this immediate feedback useful or frivolous?

EMF meters are used by ghost hunters either incorrectly as a 'ghost detector' or, correctly, to look for an environmental science explanation for haunting experiences.

In a world record 100-meter run, either for humans or cheetahs, the top speed must be faster than the average speed. What are the top speeds for these sprints?

Choosing to save water minimises household bills and helps the environment. Reduce a water bill by fitting a water meter and using a variety of water saving techniques.

Good diabetics strive to reach for non-diabetic levels for fasting blood sugar and A1C levels. The most beneficial changes come from eating a strict low carb diet.

An order of magnitude is another term for a scale of ten, and it takes 16 of them to go from the familiar world of everyday life to the smallest scales known to science.

Kevin Tuck says that there are many ways to teach percussion all of which are effective. His article explores the best aspects of the systems that are commonly used.

The key feature of Single Lens Reflex (SLR), and Digital SLR, cameras is their optical viewfinder showing the view through the camera's lens.

Tips for capturing the excitement and atmosphere of stage performances, with consideration of lighting conditions and the right to photograph performances.

Setting the aperture on a digital camera is more than controlling the amount of light passing through the lens.

An important element in sports photography is anticipating the action, based on an understanding of the sport. This allows the capturing of the action's decisive moment

With image quality largely dependent on the lens, what do professional photographers look for in a DSLR camera body?

If you need to turn off the water for an emergency or even for a routine repair, this is what you need to know, especially for apartment dwellers.

Though Elliot Carter may be getting all the hype, the modern composer Messiaen also turned 100 this year. His music is both intellectually rigorous and mystically dreamy.

There are several new gadgets on the market designed to make watering houseplants easier, but do they really? Here's a look at them!

The major task of updating the existing grid in the United States is underway giving way to mainstream adoption of renewable energy sources.

Nielsen Ratings is the primary source for audience measurement within the television industry. But that does not mean it is without flaws.

An equal opportunity, single-handed round the world yachting race using high technology one-design monohull craft.

Making investment decisions based on careful analysis is a recipe for success.

Usain Bolt wowed the Beijing crowd at the 2008 Summer Olympics with his 100 meter and 200 meter world records.

For circuit board testing or electronic testing, a multimeter is the test equipment of choice. Also called a volt ohm meter, the analog model needs a meter calibration.

People with diabetes can now use a continuous glucose monitor to show blood sugar trends. A Minimed, Freestyle or Dexcom CGMS complements the diabetes glucometer.

The latest "buzz" in paranormal circles is about an EMF detector that can reportedly be used to communicate with ghosts in "real time". Does the K2 EMF Detector work?

Instruments that use light to make precise measurements of gases and vapors in flues, where probes can't be used because of corrosion, can help control air pollution.

The use of EMF meters and detectors is very much in vogue at the moment, but what are paranormal investigators really looking for when they walk around with them?

The magically realistic poem, "Evening Concert, Sainte-Chapelle", captures affective distortion with the mimetic synthesis of the aesthetics, rhythm, and imagery.

The installation of a water meter encourages families to reduce water usage and save money. Find out how a few simple lifestyle changes can reduce a water bill.

The mind is without limits despite being contained in a skull where it does not physically move or speak or act, but Richard Wilbur's "Mind" can fly.

The Beaufort Force scale provides mariners with a useful tool for estimating both wind speed and anticipated sea state in universally understood terms.

Robert Frost's mastery of form to enhance meaning comes through clearly in "Into My Own." Meter and rhyme provide emphasis that gives the reader better understanding.

Robert Frost's early poems reflect a high-level of poetic craft and mastery. "Into My Own" shows most of the features he became famous for.

The range of program modes offers versatility as digital camera makers recognize the many different photographic situations, requiring slightly different approaches.

If you have asthma, using a peak flow meter allows you to measure how well you're breathing.