1.   And that the timing is bad for the President, now enjoying a popularity rise.

2.   Both played Horde in previous years and have seen their popularity rise since Blues Traveler had its breakthrough album two years ago.

3.   Possibly the greatest battle in the DVD marketplace as its popularity rises is the debate over widescreen vs. formatted versions of films.

4.   The offices of the left of centre candidate Jose Octavio Bordon have been ransacked as his popularity rises.

5.   It has also seen its popularity rise when the outgoing prime minister and Prodi, an economics professor, joined the coalition.

6.   The issue of releasing prisoners is politically dangerous for Fujimori, who has seen his popularity rise during a tough but controversial campaign to defeat two leftist rebel groups.