1.   Aluminum and steel exports will substantially increase production following the opening to the public of their industries, he said.

2.   Colombian stocks rose, led by Banco Santander de Colombia SA, whose profits are expected to increase following its purchase by a Spanish bank of the same name.

3.   Rockefeller Center increased security following the World Trade Center bombing, and its officials are pleased with the results.

4.   The selling pressure increased following economic reports that suggested that consumers might begin to spend more, sparking a rebound in economic growth and causing inflation to accelerate.

5.   A trace was put on the hospital switchboard Thursday after staff absenteeism increased dramatically following the threats.

6.   Kanjila is optimistic that bilateral trade can be further increased following the cooperation between the business communities of both countries.

7.   NATO officials in Macedonia said security was increased following the staggering terrorist strikes Tuesday in New York and Washington.

8.   Police spokesman Oral Reid said patrols had been increased following the attack.

9.   Security was increased following an alleged bomb threat received while the ship was at the port.

10.   The society said surveillance was increased following the theft Friday.