1.   And cities and suburbs would see big boosts in their water supplies long before most of the environment got help.

2.   And Millennium has seen a boost in business recently, in part because magazine publishers have shifted away from sweepstakes sales.

3.   He said the campus did see a boost in its freshman class, but many seniors did not return.

4.   Home entertaining has seen a boost, and people are turning to their decks and patios for mealtime.

5.   Los Angeles-based Unocal Corp., for example, could see a boost to sales by its geothermal power and natural gas operations.

6.   While it can take extra effort to orchestrate play-dates and provide transportation, Vaughn says it pays off when you see the boost to self-esteem.

7.   The cool but not deadly weather actually helps the crop, since unharvested fruit that undergoes a cold snap generally sees a boost in sugar levels.

8.   The domestic market is likely to see a boost in the number of local travellers despite falling purchasing power because locals are likely to avoid travelling overseas.

9.   With increased demand, some property developers should see a boost to business as many have been suffering from severe liquidity problems.

10.   Pinot Meunier, a variety of grape used to produce champagne, may see a boost in production through the discovery of a new gene by Australian scientists.