81.  Although increased attention to conservation and bringing more supplies online may sound mundane, that is ultimately what will fix the problem.

82.  Despite the grim outlook for most dot-coms, two major Web measurement firms report online shopping from familiar retailers is still a thriving business.

83.  Despite the growing number of women online, studies show that fewer than 10 percent of women make purchases on the Internet, although the number is growing.

84.  Despite the lack of enthusiasm for Strassman's efforts, plans are under way to start testing online voting systems by 2000.

85.  Dad may be trading stocks online in the "Internet alcove."

86.  Despite the optimism over holiday sales, some online retailers, such as Buy.com and JCPenney.com, suffered a drop in business.

87.  Despite the recent setbacks, there are still those who say online Web storage lockers are here to stay, including Aaron, at Myspace.com.

88.  Despite the uneven quality of the information, those online say the Web tends to have more detailed reports of which towns were hit and suffered civilian casualties.

89.  Despite their attempts at creating engaging new forms of information and entertainment, Microsoft, America Online, and their competitors must still pursue commercial revenue.

90.  Despite their size, they and other online services have been shifting course in recent months to adapt to the Internet explosion.