| So far, the big-ticket speeches at the Republican convention have dealt almost exclusively with foreign policy and the war on terrorism. |
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| Some analysts wonder whether the feds might eventually ration big-ticket expenses. |
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| In the four years that Ann and Slate have been producing the list, it has become the definitive index of big-ticket American philanthropy. |
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| Retail sales remain relatively strong, particularly for big-ticket items like cars. |
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| Taking precautionary measures can help you keep your car running smoothly and save on big-ticket expenses down the line. |
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| The statements also force government bodies to note costs to maintain or replace big-ticket items such as vehicles, computers and buildings. |
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| The idea is to use Linux to not only sell expensive computers but also high-margin software and big-ticket support and consulting services. |
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| It was the only painting stolen from the PMA that day and wasn't necessarily a big-ticket item. |
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| Some early-birds even went for the straight to the big-ticket items on sale, such as flat-screen TVs and computers. |
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| Those items will likely include other big-ticket purchases, such as airplanes and major appliances, Roth says. |
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| Or the hundreds of dollars in savings that will be available to Surrey families buying a new car, an appliance or any other big-ticket item. |
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| Not a single legislative compromise has taken shape, especially on the big-ticket issues like the budget and taxes. |
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| People may also use credit to purchase big-ticket items like a car or a house right away. |
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| Sellers should always insist on a cashier's check, money order or certified check when selling a big-ticket item. |
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| This channel is especially attractive for companies marketing big-ticket, infrequent purchases, like cars or a house, Fecko says. |
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| Consumers are shunning big-ticket items such as motor vehicles, signalling that confidence is no longer sky-high. |
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| Public officials entered into big-ticket suspicious contracts, but dedicated journalists managed to expose them, or at least some of them anyway. |
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| As well, prices for big-ticket items reach a point at which the improved affordability leads a rebound in household spending. |
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| It's one of a number of big-ticket sharemarket floats scheduled over the next two months. |
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| As for the big-ticket retailers, they seem to be playing their cards close to their chest. |
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| The club allowed each member to purchase a big-ticket item that would otherwise have been out of reach. |
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| As a growing number of Chinese make their way into the middle class, a car is often their first big-ticket purchase. |
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| They influence the buying decisions their parents make on big-ticket items like cars and vacations. |
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| Buy gift certificates, practical gifts and steer clear of electronics and big-ticket items. |
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| Among the big-ticket bones of contention is ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers. |
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| Most big-ticket performers know their place, whether it be classical, baroque or grand opera. |
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| The report identifies that much work needs to be done, funding needs to be improved, and that the council consider partnerships with sponsors for big-ticket events. |
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| Finally, the big-ticket endorsements for President Bush are coming in. |
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| Rather than play Russian roulette with big-ticket movies, financial backers have begun to place smaller bets, putting their money in more modest projects. |
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| So it is a big-ticket item for us if we're going to eliminate the fear and be successful over the next 100 days with all the attacks against Americans. |
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| This is especially important today as consumers keep a weary eye on the sluggish economy before buying big-ticket items. |
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| Among their more exciting big-ticket projects a new theatrical attraction in San Antonio, Texas. |
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| For that reason, Americans have felt more comfortable buying big-ticket items, from SUVs to new computers to Disney World vacations. |
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| Jaffe attributes the long wake-up call to the Army's penchant for big-ticket equipment designed for big wars. |
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| Nevertheless, citizens might reasonably look askance at this big-ticket money-grubbing by a guy who isn't running for office. |
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| Additionally, in the next six months consumers are planning to reduce their big-ticket purchases for white goods, electronics and furnishings. |
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| If you're looking to save money on big-ticket projects, two new books can save you much. |
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| On the big-ticket items, we are largely at the mercy of the culture. |
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| Reduced confidence could lead to a further decrease in aggregate demand through the postponement of business investment and purchases of many big-ticket consumer items. |
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| Sales of big-ticket items like cars and homes are up sharply as well. |
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| According to a new government report, orders for big-ticket commercial goods rose a spare 0.1percentt in November. |
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| Chances are that you are more concerned about paying bills and saving money toward big-ticket items such as a car, a wedding, a house or having a baby. |
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| Term loans offer a lower interest rate than credit cards, and make sense for occasional big-ticket purchases, such as a car, furniture or a vacation. |
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| The upshot is that more consumers have felt that it was not a good time for purchases, especially of big-ticket items such as homes, cars and furniture. |
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| A loan to buy that car or other big-ticket purchase? |
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| The slowing housing market has been blamed in part for the national consumer caution, particularly with big-ticket items, such as white electricals and furniture. |
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| There are, however, some big-ticket advances. |
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| With this year's downturn in the national economy, big-ticket luxury items such as recreational vehicles would figure to be hard hit. |
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| Yesterday's big-ticket, ERP systems were suppose to eliminate these incompatibility problems, but a lack of standards still bedevils most firms. |
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| It may not be big-ticket items but a lot of smaller impulse things. |
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