41.   If consumers used private carriers, such as UPS, they had to check with the tax agency to make sure their returns reached the processing center on time.

42.   If Prodigy consumers use high-speed DSL lines, Prodigy will pay SBC for the use of those lines.

43.   Ideally, he added, consumers will use an array of alternative power sources, with the grid as a backup.

44.   In Japan, consumers have long used Nintendo game machines for banking and stock purchases.

45.   In the report, Forrester concludes that consumers will use any means necessary to gain access to content like music.

46.   Instead, the move is expected to increase sales as a result of stronger financial-strength ratings, which are used by consumers to compare companies.

47.   It is said to work especially well with the common computer modems and telephone lines used by consumers.

48.   It posted the lightship on eBay, the online auction site more commonly used by consumers emptying their attics of unwanted wedding gifts or Beanie Baby collections.

49.   It said more consumers also used Visa cards because of the increase in debit and co-branded cards, which offer features such as frequent flier miles.

50.   Just a few years ago, consumers used their credit cards mainly for meals, trips and other small purchases such as clothing, said Seay.