1.   People showered unsought librettos on him all his life and he ignored them.

2.   People showered the coffin with roses -- the party symbol -- as it passed through the streets.

3.   Some people on balconies showered Bartholomew with rose petals.

4.   The state has opened sports stadiums and other public facilities so people can shower there.

5.   Women ululated and people showered the pontiff with rice and rose water, traditional Lebanese greetings.

6.   Women ululated and people showered the pontiff with rice and rosewater, traditional Arab greetings.

7.   Women ululated and people showered the pontiff with rice and rose water, a traditional Lebanese welcome.

8.   Although monks are required to take a vow of poverty, many Thai people shower them with food, money and extravagant gifts in the aim of seeking merit.