1.   Parcells has given little public indication of which way he is leaning, spawning speculation that covers the gamut of his options.

2.   That spawned speculation Nitta was giving up on the company.

3.   The attacks spawned speculation among American officials that Iraq may have been involved in planning the terrorism.

4.   Those professional killings spawned media speculation about connections to organized crime.

5.   When he bought the Minnesota Vikings six years later, it immediately spawned speculation that he would move that team to his hometown.

6.   His appointment spawned speculation among South Korean watchers that the communist country may change its defense strategy to strengthen its navy.

7.   That and his rare public appearances have spawned speculation of a possible power challenge or health problems.

8.   That and his infrequent public appearances have raised questions about his health and spawned speculations about possible internal challenges to his hold on power.

9.   The delay has spawned speculation of possible power challenges or health problems for Kim.

10.   The long delay in assuming full power by the junior Kim has spawned speculation that he may be ill or face an internal power struggle.