11.   An expanding U.S. economy, the growing popularity of gas-guzzling four-wheel drive vehicles and inventory levels lower than last year all point to another surge in prices.

12.   Analyst Nathan Brookwood of Dataquest said the growing popularity of the Internet may help grow the market as well.

13.   And Digimarc is hoping that the growing popularity of Webcams will give it an edge.

14.   And despite its growing popularity, Linux is still too complicated for the average nonideologically motivated computer user.

15.   And the music business itself must contend with the growing popularity of alternative diversions, such as the Internet, books on tape, and satellite TV dishes.

16.   And that, combined with the growing popularity of diving, is bringing increased threats to the remains in this watery grave.

17.   Anne Lindsay Greer has studied food of the Southwest for years and is one of several people credited with its growing popularity.

18.   Another cost-boosting trend is the growing popularity of health plans that offer more choices and fewer restrictions.

19.   Another sign of consumer cautiousness is the growing popularity of used cars.

20.   Another sign of its growing popularity is the number of medical professionals who are being trained in hypnosis.