1.   More telling are the precipitous cost increases at state universities, which account for four out of every five college diplomas.

2.   The figures will show the effect of significant wage increases at Tynecastle in the past year.

3.   The total cost curve increases at a Decreasing rate over some range and then begins to increase at an increasing rate.

4.   The World Bank and the other major donors including the European Communities indicated significant increases at the same time.

5.   One moved out of the city centre and has seen business increase at its new premises.

6.   Mr Major was also pressed to condemn management pay increases at Rolls-Royce, which is planning redundancies.

7.   And the agency will have to justify requests for a budget increase at a time when most government agencies are being forced to cut spending.

8.   Another PUC source said it was odd that Pacific Bell is seeking a rate increase at this time.

9.   As a result, most insurance companies have been able to meet the requirements of parity laws while keeping cost increases at a minimum.

10.   At the same time, both companies acknowledged strong earnings increases at the utilities from the sales of electricity..