101.   As virtual cash registers collect big bucks at a frenzied pace this holiday season, a group of state leaders and Internet business people consider taxing Internet purchases.

102.   As we ease into another holiday season, the analysts are guessing that more and more people will be doing some of their shopping from Web sites.

103.   As the holiday movie season approaches, the magazines are dangling actress Oscar bait from their covers.

104.   As the holiday season approaches, some say they may be forced to close.

105.   As the holiday season approaches, Americans might want to consider contributing to one of these organizations, thereby helping to give a child life and hope.

106.   As the holiday season approaches, analysts have high hopes for retailers that sell jewelry, consumer electronics and computers.

107.   As the holiday season approaches, Southern California travelers are overwhelmingly choosing road trips over flight plans.

108.   As the holiday shopping season grinds to a close, this is a good time to look at the state of online magazines.

109.   As the holiday shopping season heats up, things get a little surreal for personal shopper Jane Matsui.

110.   As the holiday travel season begins, rates for Bay Area hotel rooms continue to drop to extraordinary levels.