21.   Although Muhlenberg has not seen an increase in minority enrollment, officials believe the policy works as a hedge against student assumptions.

22.   Although Paper Warehouse sells plenty of phony grass and plastic eggs, the Minneapolis-based party goods chain has recently seen an increase in sales of Easter toys.

23.   And at least one food industry executive says he saw an increase this year in contaminated beef.

24.   And many employers are seeing increases far above the average projections.

25.   And shops like the Weaving Room in remote Crossmore, N.C., are seeing revenue increase.

26.   And local retailers and restaurants have seen an increase in business.

27.   And the company has seen steady increases in nonsales costs, like expenditures for travel and meetings.

28.   Another such company is Galaxy Tours, which has seen an increase in inquiries about its World War II programs.

29.   As a result, utility customers in many states may soon see increases in their monthly bills.

30.   Arizona was also one of six states to see an increase last year in the number of people without medical insurance.