61.   Warren Hein, associate executive officer of the American Association of Physics Teachers, cites a similar trend.

62.   Other recent surveys showing a similar trend have stirred concern that the incidence of autism is on the rise.

63.   Other artistic groups are noting similar trends.

64.   A similar trend and expectation hold for the services.

65.   A similar trend now appears to be occurring in management writing.

66.   An earlier study by Auckland University reported a similar trend in teen-age drinking.

67.   Currency trading remained stuck in a narrow range, continuing a similar trend in overnight New York trading.

68.   It strengthened following a similar trend overnight in New York, where the currency moved up on more positive signs for the U.S. economy.

69.   Ms. LeFever said there probably are regions across the country with similar trends, indicating more research is needed.

70.   Similar trends are apparent in other Asian nations with advanced economies.