1.   And analysts say the payout will climb a lot higher in coming years, since most of the collateral held by the housing lenders is property.

2.   And as of this week, the price just got a lot higher.

3.   And the securities still offer yields a lot higher than the alternatives.

4.   A flurry of recent papers has concluded that the household saving rate, properly measured, is a lot higher than official figures suggest.

5.   But that profile is about to get a lot higher.

6.   But the price the state will pay later could be a lot higher than some lawmakers expect, if experiences outside Texas are any guide.

7.   Cisco disclosed its real net loss in the fourth paragraph of its news release, which is lot higher than many companies are disclosing their bottom lines.

8.   Should you let your boss know your value out in the marketplace is a lot higher than what your boss thinks it is?

9.   Some investors and traders say the poor health of the economy may keep rates from climbing a lot higher.

10.   The big question is, is your computer expense a lot higher than average for similar businesses?