1.   Alone in his basement, surrounded by dozens of computers and musical keyboards, Sparks is already talking about his next project, again setting expectations on overdrive.

2.   A blue soundboard sits in the middle of the screen, surrounded by dozens of icons like bugs and flowers that represent different sounds.

3.   Dozens of them surrounded him in a public show of support after he pleaded guilty to tax felones and admitting violating the ethics laws.

4.   Her column, which is surrounded by dozens of short, more traditional wedding announcements in the Sunday edition, is often off-beat and distinctive.

5.   Inside, a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe tops a small altar, surrounded by dozens of votive candles.

6.   Keone is surrounded by dozens of kids who have sickle cell disease.

7.   Now, thanks to corrupt politics and payoffs by contractors to local officials, dozens surround the little town.

8.   Roy seems to like to sprawl on a huge, cushiony bed with one of his powder-puffy white tigers, both surrounded by dozens of lighted candles.

9.   Surrounded by dozens of aging Hall of Famers, Bush was living a personal fantasy, and the expression on his face was one of unalloyed joy.

10.   The Foro Italico, which is surrounded by dozens of Roman sculptures, is connected to the larger Olympic stadium by a tunnel.