1.   Automobile, machine and electronics makers were worst hit, and many of these companies will be decreasing production, and hiring, in the coming months.

2.   Bush has said price controls on oil are counterproductive because they decrease production.

3.   Dr. Sundeep Khosla, an endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., said estrogen protected against bone loss by decreasing the production of cytokines.

4.   Now, scientists suggest the technique decreases the production of carcinogenic compounds in meats and fish cooked at high temperatures.

5.   Previous research indicated that smoking may actually protect against breast cancer, because some breast cancers are fueled by estrogen, and smoking can decrease estrogen production.

6.   Supporters also said the trade legislation has significantly decreased the production of illegal drugs in Andean countries.

7.   The condition is treated with eyedrops or pills that enhance the drainage of fluid or decrease fluid production in the eye.

8.   The current vaccine shortage became apparent last fall when manufacturers unexpectedly decreased production, according to CDC.

9.   When temperature moves out of the ideal range, mechanisms kick in to increase or decrease heat production.

10.   An initial agreement to decrease production was reached two weeks ago by Saudi Arabia, Iran, Venezuela and Algeria, together with non-member Mexico.