31.   The biggest issue is whether to allow state and local governments to collect sales taxes from online purchases.

32.   The choices for online stock purchase are ever expanding, turning the Internet into a virtual mall not only for consumers, but also for investors.

33.   The companies say it will help detect virus invasions and provide security for commercial transactions such as online purchases and banking.

34.   The Discover card, meanwhile, is capitalizing on shoppers who only make an online purchase when they find a bargain.

35.   The electronic shakedown attempt is likely to rekindle consumer concerns about the security of using credit cards for online purchases.

36.   The Fair Credit Billing Act applies to online purchases charged to a credit card.

37.   The Gap stores also will accept online purchases.

38.   The first time the consumer charges an online purchase with a PayNet customer, he or she would be hotlinked to Equifax.

39.   The loss of revenue to state and local governments from online purchases is growing right along with the overall growth of e-commerce.

40.   The latest concern to forgo commissions on online purchases of stock is the Financial Cafe.com, a start-up based in Seattle.