Sentences with phrase «rather than a luxury»

1) Charities spend their income on necessities, such as food and utilities, which ever - so - slightly re-orients our economy toward recession - resistant products, rather than luxuries 2) Charities spend their money quickly, but on independent schedules, making for a smoother stimulus effect on the economy 3) Charities make purchases tax - free, meaning that $ 1 spent by a charity generates a full $ 1 of private economic activity; furthermore, much of those tax revenues are recovered as income tax on the grocery stores, utility companies, etc. that might not have received that income otherwise 4) Charitable giving is by far the most democratic way to improve society; from birth control to bombers, government assuredly spends money on something you don't like, and charitable giving restores your say - so 5) Charitable donations are tax deductible, meaning you keep those tax dollars in your local community 6) Charitable donations provide the funds necessary for volunteers to serve the needy, thus giving «the average citizen» a chance to meet and interact with the needy, breaking down stereotypes

sanogo's injury and his injury history, makes me think that a cf might be a neccessity rather than a luxury, CAVANI IS NEEDED

Rangers will be forced to offload a number of their highly paid stars should they eventually suffer relegation and a summer rebuild will be a necessity rather than a luxury.

Make exercise a priority rather than a luxury.

Superhuman you're not; consider sleep a necessity rather than a luxury.

When it comes to their homes, so many people are interested in function, creativity, and simplicity, rather than luxury.

«Both the car segments and the brands in the top 10 vehicles are associated with affordability and fuel economy, rather than luxury and performance,» iSeeCars said of women's top choices.

They might not have the niche models like Power Wagon, Raptor and TRD Pro, nor as many sub-menus as the primary triumvirate, but if you're shopping pickup rather than luxury car or trail buggy, the range, and truck, should be more than satisfactory.

With ambient temperatures of 94oF, cooling was a necessity for optimum performance rather than a luxury.

But, with the world moving towards more road - oriented and comfortable SUVs rather than luxury mountain goats, Land Rover too needed something to satisfy the rich but pretentious road user.

Although styling was somewhat similar to the 2000GT, employing the same front - engined, RWD layout, the 240Z had a sportier stance and focused on performance rather than luxury.

No doubt the X5's interior is an improvement on its predecessor, but it still gives a workmanlike rather than luxury impression.

The SimplyCash ® Plus Business Credit Card from American Express is on the complete opposite end of the business card spectrum from The Business Platinum ® Card from American Express OPEN, in that it focuses on savings rather than luxury.

The Chase Sapphire Reserve ® is an excellent travel card for those who are more concerned about earning points and savings, rather than luxury treatment.

When we were more on the Rick Steves circuit and staying in family run hotels / guest houses, they were definitely more in the clean and basic category, rather than the luxury category.

With an RRP of over # 100, though, it's hard to say it's a must - have rather than a luxury.

For lawyers, having instant, secure access to files and documents from anywhere is a necessity rather than a luxury.

The panel advised against allowing any of the gifts, unless the mooncakes were from a modest local bakery rather than a luxury hotel.

2012 will likely go down as the year when LTE became a standard smartphone feature rather than a luxury.

«To live content with small means To seek elegance rather than luxury And refinement rather than fashion To be worthy, not respectable And wealthy, not rich To study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly To listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart To bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasion, hurry never In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious grow up through the common This is to be my symphony»

Not exact matches

Long after he became a billionaire, Li wore a simple Seiko (seiko - epson - corp) watch rather than a Rolex or other luxury brands preferred by his wealthy peers.

One barometer he's set begins in a social scenario — in this case a party — where a woman is complimented on her dress choice, and she responds by crediting the luxury designer who made it, rather than the store where she bought it.

While that seems like a small percentage, it's still one in 11 households, which means a millionaire could be tucked away in your neighborhood rather than leading an extravagant life peppered with luxuries and indulgences.

The luxury - car company Mercedes - Benz and the automated - vehicle technology company Peloton are looking to bring driverless cargo trucks to the road sooner rather than later.

When asked about Carpool Arabia's methodology when choosing its investors, de Terssac candidly admits that it wasn't a walk in the park, saying, «Choosing is maybe a luxury you have in Silicon Valley, but here, it's more about who is crazy enough to invest in an early stage tech venture, rather than buying another apartment in Dubai Marina.»

Sales to China and poor growing conditions are making milk expensive and steak a special occasion luxury rather than a weekly staple on the family menu.

Rather than simply ask for a lower rate (I didn't have the luxury of a competing offer) I decided to explain my position.

While there may be some overlapping with other e-commerce platforms, luxury retailers can carefully select their stock to put up for sale online, rather than just listing everything.

WEST PALM BEACH — Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement in response to reports that Donald Trump will spend the weekend in Palm Beach at his luxury resort Mar - a-Lago, while students prepare to March on Washington: «It's no surprise that Donald Trump is choosing to flee Washington rather than face the hundreds of thousands -LSB-...]

In a society where virtually all property is in an immediate sense the means of subsistence rather than items of mere convenience or luxury or pleasure or whim, to steal is potentially as great a violation of human integrity as to murder or to commit adultery.

The luxury food market is dominated by the food service segment (i.e. for consumption in restaurants and hotels) rather than the retail segment, although opportunities in retail are growing.45

For one, rather than combining different grapes as other champagnes do, Maurice Vendôme exclusively uses 100 % Chardonnay grapes that are handpicked from the finest vineyards in Champagne country to create an exceptional luxury cuvee.

«Time is a luxury most of us don't have, and consumers are increasingly searching for a quality, convenient meal solution rather than cooking at home or committing the time required to dine at a full - service restaurant.»

Add to this that Ozil is also joint top of the EPL assist chart with David Silva after bagging another couple as we beat Watford, and you can see that rather than being a luxury player, the Germany international is now a vital and influential member of the team.

You forget that Lukaku and Benteke have achieved admirable feats playing in clubs like Aston Villa, West Brom, Everton who I find it very hard to remember names of players in their midfield rather than Barkley, Barry and Fabian Delph while Giroud has had the luxury of players such as Cazorla, Ozil, Sanchez, Walcott, Ramsey for 3 seasons now who are an indisputable stronger creative force compared to those other teams mentioned.

Rather than pay the luxury tax or make other moves, the Oklahoma City Thunder have sold high on James Harden.

Big Sam and his style of football management is just about as different from Arsene Wenger as you can get and so the type of players that fit in well with the Arsenal style might well be seen as too lightweight by the new England boss or as luxury players rather than regulars.

Winger - cum - striker Walcott is something of a luxury lightweight, the type of player who regularly does well playing against West Ham rather than for them.

If you make enough to have luxuries like that as a woman but your man can't, rather than complain about him, be dang glad that you can at all.

Until recently, strollers with reversible seats were found primarily in luxury - focused markets or the reversibility was created with parent - facing car seat positioning rather than the seat itself.

Rather than Kirsty and Phil or Amanda Lamb showing well - heeled couples around luxury cottages, property developer Marco Robinson invites families affected by the housing crisis to tell him why they should be given a three - bedroomed house.

While the other party leaders grapple with their own futures — Mr Clegg to hold on to his leadership; Mr Miliband to ponder whether he needs to adapt his «no risk» strategy to get into Number Ten; and Mr Cameron to try to deliver progress on EU reform sooner rather than later and to head off calls for an electoral pact with UKIP — Mr Farage has the luxury of planning his next steps while momentum is on his side.

Lehto's detailed chronology of «individual lift devices» is on the dry side, but you learn the sober truth about why these machines never took off: Flight times were measured in seconds rather than minutes; the devices often cost as much as a luxury car; and there was no elegant solution for a malfunctioning jetpack in midair.

It's about doing without luxuries and conveniences that allow you to feign progress (rather than actually say, progressing).

The book is easily approachable and inspires women to see beauty rituals as luxury rather than daily routine.

Being the makeup hoarder that I am, I like that I can get 5 different makeup products from the drugstore rather than just one from luxury brands.

«A lot of designers would rather have Ikram buy 5 of their dresses than have a department store buy 50,» says Brian Bolke, the owner of Forty Five Ten, a prestigious luxury boutique in Dallas.

The serum has a strong scent of lavender, which reminds me more of a fabric conditioner rather than of a luxury skin care scent.

Luxury Brands Must Develop Their Customer Experience To Survive (Huffington Post) «Luxury retailers must focus on providing a rounded customer experience, rather than simply flogging goods, if they are to survive the ongoing recession.

Those two words have since then transformed and turned into a broader concept involving luxury brands rather than being a fixed category.