21.   But while new supplies may be on the way, deregulation means consumers could continue to expect occasional price shocks.

22.   Consumers continue to appreciate the conveniences of e-mail, chat rooms, online banking, instant messaging, e-commerce, and much more.

23.   Consumers continue to flock to Web sites to purchase books, CDs, computers, groceries, and even shoes.

24.   Consumers continue to pass over cars for vehicles that offer more mobility and room with the image of an active lifestyle.

25.   Consumers will continue to be billed for ongoing costs at the plant, including a decommissioning program that will remove highly radioactive uranium fuel and irradiated metal parts.

26.   Consumers will continue to pay Con Edison to deliver power on its lines, even if another company generates it.

27.   Consumer advertising continues in-house.

28.   Consumers continue to curb their spending.

29.   Consumers continue to say that the current economic situation remains relatively good, but their expectations for the coming six months have reached an eight-year low.

30.   Consumers continue to spend less on expensive items such as air conditioners, passenger cars and home goods, the report showed.