Prices of Treasury notes and bonds moved higher yesterday, initially spurred by a successful auction of new three-year notes that included strong participation by Japanese investors.

The speculation was initially spurred last year when the Selective Service System began trying to fill vacancies on local draft boards.

His investigations were initially spurred by an interest in modelling systems such as neural networks.

The interest in nanomechanical testing was initially spurred by a need to characterize the materials that were used in the fabrication of MEMS.

Revitalization of Atlanta's neighborhoods, initially spurred by the 1996 Olympics, has intensified in the 21st century, altering the city's demographics, politics, and culture.

The JSEE formation was initially spurred by the need for a professional entity to provide and oversee local training and certification of Energy Auditors and Managers.

The rise in short-term rates was initially spurred by further declines in the dollar during overnight trading in Tokyo.

Jim Thorpe benefits from tourism initially spurred on by the celebration of its old architecture, which has developed new industries and modern creations.

Spurred initially by the leash controversy, Friends of Cranbury Park formed that month both to support keeping many areas open to unleashed dogs and to improve the park in general.

Spurred initially by rising crude oil prices, the run-up has reflected corporate restructurings and, more recently, heightened tensions in the Middle East.