11.   Did anyone notice the increase in the vulgar chants directed at the Rangers on Friday?

12.   Eustace also said the company barely noticed any increase in European television sales related to the Olympics and the European soccer championship in June.

13.   For instance, several employment lawyers say they are noticing an increase in age-discrimination suits resulting from the way young managers dismissed older workers.

14.   Hale said he noticed an increase in marketing toward Native American groups about eight years ago, when tobacco companies began to sponsor powwows and rodeos.

15.   In October, health officials first noticed the increase in infant deaths.

16.   James M. Atkinson, president of Granite Island Group, a Gloucester company that detects electronic surveillance equipment, has already noticed an increase in wireless video surveillance.

17.   Judy Collinson, the divisional merchandise manager for accessories at Barneys New York, has already noticed an increase of interest in white tights and knee socks.

18.   Last weekend theater managers also noticed an increase in families attending with their children, he said, another sign of normalcy.

19.   Merchants of Hanukkah items have noticed an increase in demand over the last five years.

20.   Olivier has also noticed an increase in phone calls and messages from national media, including USA Today and Sports Illustrated, all wanting to know about the Bruins.