11.   The increase stemmed from the higher yields as well as a reduction in spending for traditional insecticides made possible by the need seed, Monsanto said.

12.   The increase stems from its Monte Carlo casino in Las Vegas -- a joint venture with Circus Circus -- which opened in June, analysts said.

13.   The slowdown should leave central bank officials satisfied their last rate increase has stemmed inflation pressures for the time being.

14.   These increases stem in part from rising incomes and lowered unemployment rates among minorities and single women.

15.   But Sato said the export increase stems instead from the strong U.S. economic performance and a resulting growth in consumer demand.

16.   The companies claim the increases stem from the rise in the dollar exchange rate and the cost of fuel.

17.   The increase in January stemmed largely from rising tobacco taxes and fresh food prices, government statistics agency Insee reported.

18.   The increase stemmed primarily from higher profits from energy marketing and trading, the company said.

19.   The increase stems from a decision by the Office of Personnel Management to create a special pay schedule for computer specialists, computer engineers and computer scientists.

20.   The Treasury Department said, however, the increase in letters stems from decisions made during the Clinton administration.