31.   But the statistics the agency compiles on immigration, population shifts, income, and the age and ethnic makeup of states are critical to spreading the faith.

32.   Charles Christian, a social geographer at the University of Maryland College Park, said the population shifts may reflect a diversifying economy, including a burgeoning biotechnology industry.

33.   His political situation could become more precarious next year when his state loses a House seat due to population shifts.

34.   Huge population shifts took place this summer across Bosnia and neighboring Croatia.

35.   Large population shifts took place this summer across Bosnia and neighboring Croatia.

36.   Most population shifts have been forcible.

37.   Rabbi Alan Silverstein of Congregation Agudath Israel in Caldwell, New Jersey, noted the Reform leaders aggressively track Jewish population shifts and often establish synagogues in new areas.

38.   Such a population shift will cause a huge strain on basic services like water, sanitation and shelter.

39.   Strict rules on who could vote where were meant to avoid massive population shifts.

40.   The census figures also showed a population shift from Oahu, home to Honolulu and Pearl Harbor, to more rural islands like Maui and Molokai.