21.  Infoseek looked like the wallflower at the search engine party yesterday, following news that Excite had paired up with Netscape in an advertising alliance.

22.  Last week, the U.S. equity markets were in a tailspin following news of a widening global meltdown, first in Asia, then Russia and now Latin America.

23.  Most Americans say they have been closely following the news about anthrax sent through the mail, and many have begun handling their own mail more cautiously.

24.  Philip Morris Cos. announced strong first-quarter earnings Wednesday, following the news that it and RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp. were negotiating a tobacco liability settlement.

25.  Potential jurors were admonished several weeks ago not to follow news about the trial.

26.  Seniors also reported using the Internet to get information on hobbies, follow the news, and do research, particularly on health care.

27.  Several brokerage firms cut their recommendations on Rancho Cordova, California-based USCS following the news.

28.  She had followed the news about the cases of anthrax exposure and was aware that public places like Disneyland had been discussed as possible targets of terrorist attacks.

29.  Shares in Golden Harvest and China Star are likely to rise, following news of the arrangement.

30.  She has been following the news, and said that the education budget was being cut and that repairs would be approved only for the worst buildings.