An increased demand on the lake's water from the local population has likely accelerated its shrinkage over the past 40 years.

And the demand for his music has accelerated.

The demand for labor also led to further revolts and accelerated the decimation of the native population.

However, values are highest in the sector where growth prospects are highest and demand is accelerating: technology.

These deficiencies come at a time when the demand for highly skilled workers in new fields is accelerating rapidly.

Growth in Europe is running substantially above American levels and the demand for our products is accelerating there.

This is a big story for next year, because as well as technology has done, demand could actually accelerate next year.

"As delinquencies rise, the demand for Union's services will accelerate," he said.

Even so, the company feels that a growing public demand for flat-screen television may accelerate its commercial realization.

Moreover, until demand accelerates or capacity is adjusted, few in the industry will be counting on any substantial improvement in the returns from those quarters.