Sentences with phrase «bid for attention on»

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According to this theory, the family didn't want even the slightest hint of impropriety to affect the Sky bid — especially when there is enough attention already on the Murdochs» history with News of the World and the hacking of private telephone accounts, an affair that caused them to drop an earlier bid for the company in 2011.

When electric - car maker Tesla touched off a multistate bidding war for its Gigafactory battery plant last year, most of the attention focused on the tax breaks and other incentives states were offering.

You keep posting updates on your health in a bid for attention just like any child.

But now the UK is on the way out, the incentives for the others to pay attention — let alone do our bidding — is very different.

And 68 % of them said they were embarrassed by the attention brought on by Weiner and former Gov. Eliot Spitzer, who's making a comeback bid for city comptroller after his 2008 prostitution scandal.

A version of this editorial appears in print on August 24, 2010, on Page A22 of the New York edition with the headline: Mr. Lazio's Bid for Attention.

In terms of crafting this story with its own desired maturity, Reitman's latest way of bidding for the audience's attention initially comes from his jarring tone, which vamps on the audience straight - out - the-gate with a brooding atmosphere unusual to his movies.

The Weinstein Company, for example, is tossing out Gold and The Founder as its limited December entries: If they find critical favor and pull out some dark - horse nods, the studio will likely invest in a more aggressive rollout to capitalize on the buzz... and if not, the Weinsteins will simply divert that earmarked money and attention toward Lion, their current best bid.

I was right — institutional buyers wanted in and the oversubcription rights were massively «bid» while a little less than half the normal subscription rights were exercised (hefty losses for those pour souls, can't understand why you would own a stock like this and pay no attention to what's going on).

Depending on the behavior this can be a challenge, but if you remain consistent and determined, your dog will ultimately lose interest because his bid for attention is having the opposite effect.

Next week on May 8th, Destiny 2 is making a strong bid for players» attention with its Warmind DLC.

Nearly four hours after the Modern Art & Design Auction started on March 5, the painting came up for bid and garnered sustained attention.

More specifically — what can we do to give it a shot in the arm?He celebrates Tim DeChristopher's simple - but - bold act of bidding on land desired by the oil & gas companies, because it caught the nation's attention the way that conventional eco activism hasn't been able to for a long time now.

With media magnate Rupert Murdoch's $ 5 billion bid this week for Dow Jones & Co., parent to The Wall Street Journal, attention was focused on the Bancroft family, old - line New Englanders who own the controlling stock of Dow Jones.

• Interview clients / applicants in a bid to complete all intake procedures set forth by the facility • Determine applicant eligibility based on obtained information and run it through the system for verification • Schedule individual screening and eligibility appointments to decipher their suitability for each program • Review referrals for services and provide information to applicants and their families about eligibility requirements • Evaluate request and findings to ensure that they are in accordance with policies and procedures • Initiate procedures to grant, deny, modify or terminate eligibilities based on set principles • Write individualized plans of care and contact service providers for assistance and information • Ascertain that all eligibility and intake information is properly handled, paying special attention to confidentiality.

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

If you were to put cameras throughout your house, you would be able to see on a second to second basis your partner's and your bids for one another's attention, as well as opportunities missed to turn towards.

However, Kristin and Jake embrace the notion that in order for their marriage to thrive, they need to pay attention to each other on a regular basis and intentionally turn towards each other's bids for connection.