1.   Around the corner, a Great Dane named Shorty and a basset hound named Lily trotted by, a trainer following close on their heels.

2.   But the perception of a company in turmoil was only strengthened by the departure of Eilers, following close on the heels of Joseph Graziano as chief financial officer.

3.   Following close behind Lazio were Rep. Vito Fossella, R-Staten Island, who accepted eight trips and Rep. Charles Rangel, D-Harlem.

4.   Following close behind were Italian jets that streamed billowing smoke in the red, white and green colors of the Italian flag.