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On October 27 , 2010 , Ratonel released her eponymous debut album , Sylvia Ratonel . | Her self-titled debut album , Sylvia Ratonel was released on 27 October 2010 . |
At times , they had to depend on church rations and would go to church every Sunday to receive food . | They would go to church every Sunday to get food . |
She was also engaged to promote the launch of the new Motorola Dext social-networking phone . | She was also hired to promote the new Motorola Dext phone . |
However , at the Piano Show round in September , she managed impressed the judges with her rendition of Duffy 's `` Mercy '' . | At the Piano Show round in September , she impressed the judges with her singing of Duffy 's `` Mercy '' . |
In January 2010 , less than a month after Singapore Idol , Ratonel was signed on a full-time contract with national broadcast station MediaCorp . | In January 2010 , Ratonel signed a contract with broadcast station MediaCorp . |
Ratonel won the Breakout Star of the Year ELLE Awards 2010 in December . | Sylvia won the Breakout Star of the Year ELLE Awards 2010 in December 2010 . |
I hope to continue doing that , '' In a post-Idol televised interview with both Ken Lim and Ratonel present , Lim answered that he `` did n't think that ( Ratonel ) did well '' when asked about his opinions regarding the results , and compared her performances in the finals as weaker than those she had in the semi-fina... | I hope to continue doing that , '' In an interview with both Ken Lim and Ratonel , Lim said that he `` did n't think that ( Sylvia ) did well '' when asked about his opinions about the results . |
Ratonel later said in an interview that they `` grew up sleeping together in one room , on mattresses '' . | Sylvia later said that they `` grew up sleeping together in one room , on mattresses '' . |
When she was 10 , the family moved into a small flat with only a living room and no bedroom . | When she was 10 , the family moved into a small apartment with no bedrooms . |
Her audition impressed judge Ken Lim , who asserted that she had the potential to make it into the Top 10 . | Her audition impressed judge Ken Lim . |
Ratonel eventually graduated with a diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management . | Sylvia graduated with a diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management . |
Ratonel comes from a family of five , and has two brothers Bryan and Timothy . | She has two brothers ; Bryan and Timothy . |
Her pan - Asian look caught the eye of make-up brand Maybelline and in that same month , she also became the new face of Maybelline New York , the first Singaporean celebrity ambassador for the popular cosmetics brand . | That same month , she became the new face of Maybelline New York . |
After competing in the last semi-final round on 8 December , Ratonel became the first female finalist on Singapore Idol . | After the last semi-final round on 8 December , Sylvia became the first female finalist on Singapore Idol . |
In the same month , Ratonel made it to the list of Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World in FHM . | In the same month , Sylvia made it to the Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World list of FHM . |
She appeared on the cover of Cleo in March and November 2010 . | Sylvia was on the cover of Cleo in March 2010 and November 2010 . |
At the age of 18 , Ratonel left home in what was a rebellious phase , and began visiting clubs and drinking alcohol . | At the age of 18 , Sylvia left home in what was a rebellious phase . |
She is most popularly known as the first female finalist in Singapore Idol history as well as being the runner-up of the third season . | She is best known as the runner-up of the third season of Singapore Idol . |
The show launched her career in music and entertainment ; in January 2010 , less than a month after the competition , she signed a full-time contract with national broadcaster MediaCorp , and sealed a recording deal with Universal Music Singapore in March of the same year Ratonel also became the first Singaporean celeb... | In January 2010 , she signed a contract with broadcaster MediaCorp . |
She was honored to perform the National Anthem of Singapore before the start of the Singapore F1 Grand Prix race on September 26 , 2010 . | In June , Sylvia made her debut as co-host with Michelle Chia in the MediaCorp weekly food program `` Buffetlicious '' She performed the National Anthem of Singapore before the start of the Singapore F1 Grand Prix race on September 26 , 2010 . |
Despite being disappointed , Ratonel has expressed happiness of being able to reach the finals , saying `` my Idol journey has been wonderful . | She said `` my Idol journey has been wonderful . |
Ratonel 's first public performance after Singapore Idol was at the Celebrate 2010 Countdown Party at Marina Bay . | Sylvia 's firstperformance after Singapore Idol was at the Celebrate 2010 Countdown Party at Marina Bay . |
She worked part-time to supplement the family income during her time in Temasek Polytechnic . | She chose an education at Temasek Polytechnic so she could start working quicker . |
The album received mixed reviews from online critics and has yet to receive a sales certification . | The album has had four singles . |
The opening of group homes in neighborhoods is occasionally opposed by residents , who fear that it will lead to a rise in crime and\/or a drop in property values . | The opening of group homes is occasionally fought against by neighbors who fear that it will lead to a rise in crime and\/or a drop in property values . |
A group home differs from a halfway house in that it is not restricted to recovering addicts or convicted criminals , and residents are usually encouraged or required to take an active role in the maintenance of the household , such as performing chores or helping to manage a budget . | A group home is different from a halfway house because it is not restricted to recovering addicts or convicted criminals , and also because the people who live there usually have to help maintain the household by doing chores or helping to manage a budget . |
People who live in such a group home may be developmentally disabled , recovering from alcohol or drug addiction , abused or neglected youths , youths with behavioral or emotional problems , and\/or youths with criminal records . | People who live in a group home may be recovering drug addicts , developmentally disabled , abused or neglected youths , and\/or young people with a criminal record . |
When Monteux left the orchestra in 1952 , various conductors led the orchestra , including Leopold Stokowski , Georg Solti , Erich Leinsdorf , Karl Münchinger , George Szell , Bruno Walter , Ferenc Fricsay , and William Steinberg . | When Monteux left the orchestra in 1952 , several conductors led the orchestra , including Leopold Stokowski , Georg Solti , Erich Leinsdorf , Karl Münchinger , George Szell , Bruno Walter , Ferenc Fricsay , and William Steinberg . |
The San Francisco Symphony ( SFS ) is an orchestra based in San Francisco . | The San Francisco Symphony ( SFS ) is a world-famous orchestra based in San Francisco , California . |
In the fall of 1963 , the Austrian conductor Josef Krips ( 1902-1974 ) became music director . | In 1963 , the Austrian conductor Josef Krips became music director . |
Michael Tilson Thomas became music director in 1995 , coming from the London Symphony Orchestra . | Michael Tilson Thomas became music director in 1995 . |
It was two years before the board decided to hire the young Spanish maestro Enrique Jordá to be the next music director . | Two years later the young Spanish conductor Enrique Jordá became their music director . |
Philips also taped Joseph Jongen 's Symphonie Concertante and César Franck 's Fantaisie in A . A highlight of de Waart 's final season , 1984-85 , was four sold-out performances of Mahler 's eighth symphony , utilizing the Symphony Chorus , the Masterworks Chorale , the San Francisco Boys Chorus , and the San Francisco... | In de Waart 's final season , 1984-85 , there were four sold-out performances of Mahler 's hugh Eighth Symphony with the Symphony Chorus , the Masterworks Chorale , the San Francisco Boys Chorus , and the San Francisco Girls Chorus . |
He conducted the orchestra 's first performances in the newly constructed Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall in September 1980 , including the nationally televised gala . | He conducted the orchestra 's very first performances in the Davies Symphony Hall . |
Its current music director is Michael Tilson Thomas , who has held the position since September 1995 . | Michael Tilson Thomas has been their main conductor ( `` musical director '' ) since 1995 . |
After Hertz 's retirement in 1930 , the orchestra was led by two conductors , Basil Cameron and Issay Dobrowen . | Hertz retired in 1930 and was followed by Basil Cameron and Issay Dobrowen . |
He realizes that the gun contained blanks and that the mercenaries and Special Forces are working together . | He realizes that Stuart and the special forces are working together . |
McClane is waiting for his wife to land at Washington Dulles International Airport when terrorists take over the air traffic control system . | John McClane is at the Washington Dulles International Airport , waiting for his wife Holly 's plane to land , and his car gets towed away . |
McClane escapes via the ejection seat just as the aircraft explodes . | McClane escapes by strapping up in the pilot 's ejection seat and blasting off as the grenades explode . |
Dulles communications director Leslie Barnes heads to the unfinished Annex Skywalk with a SWAT team to re-establish communications with the planes . | Lorenzo sends his SWAT team and the communications director , Leslie Barnes , to head to the Skywalk . |
In response , a U.S. Army Special Forces team is called in , led by Major Grant . | Afterwards , a Special Forces unit from the United States Army comes in , led by Major Grant . |
However , the mercenaries escape on snowmobiles during a shootout between Grant 's team and Stuart 's men . | During the gun battle , McClane sees that Stuart 's men are escaping on snowmobiles . |
Badfinger were a British rock band that originally consisted of Pete Ham , Mike Gibbins , Tom Evans and Joey Molland . | The band 's members were Peter Ham , Tom Evans , Mike Gibbins and Joey Molland . |
Evans and Molland also performed on Lennon 's album Imagine ( 1971 ) , although Molland has said their tracks were not used . | Evans and Molland decided they still wanted to work together . |
Andrew Fire and Craig C. Mello shared the 2006 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work on RNA interference in the nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans , which they published in 1998 . | In 2006 , Andrew Fire and Craig Mello shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work on RNA interference in the nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans , published in 1998 . |
The pathway is also used as a practical tool in biotechnology , medicine and insecticides . | The pathway is also used as a practical tool in biotechnology and medicine . |
Two types of small ribonucleic acid ( RNA ) molecules - microRNA ( miRNA ) and small interfering RNA ( siRNA ) - are central to RNA interference . | Two types of small RNA molecules - microRNA ( miRNA ) and small interfering RNA ( siRNA ) - do the work . |
RNAi may be used for large-scale screens that systematically shut down each gene in the cell , which can help to identify the components necessary for a particular cellular process or an event such as cell division . | RNAi may be used for large-scale screens that shut down each gene to analyze cellular process or cell division . |
RNAs are the direct products of genes , and these small RNAs can bind to other specific messenger RNA ( mRNA ) molecules and either increase or decrease their activity , for example by preventing an mRNA from producing a protein . | These small RNAs bind to normal messenger RNA ( mRNA ) molecules and increase or decrease their activity . |
RNA interference has an important role in defending cells against parasitic nucleotide sequences - viruses and transposons . | RNA interference defends cells against foreign nucleotide sequences - viruses and transposons . |
RNAi is a valuable research tool , both in cell culture and in living organisms , because synthetic dsRNA introduced into cells can selectively and robustly induce suppression of specific genes of interest . | RNAi is a valuable research tool , in cell culture and in living organisms . |
Components of the RNAi pathway are used in many eukaryotes in the maintenance of the organization and structure of their genomes . | The RNAi pathway is found in many eukaryotes including animals . |
RNA interference ( RNAi ) is a biological process in which RNA molecules inhibit gene expression , typically by causing the destruction of specific mRNA molecules . | RNA interference ( RNAi ) is a process in living cells . |
The party leadership consisted of former anti-slavery members of the Whig Party and the Democratic Party . | Most of the important party members were former anti-slavery members of the Whig Party and the Democratic Party . |
The party membership was largely absorbed by the Republican Party in 1854 . | The party membership was largely taken over by the Republican Party in 1854 . |
The Free Soil Party was a short-lived political party in the United States active in the 1848 and 1852 presidential elections , and in some state elections . | The Free Soil Party was , for a short time , a political party in the United States . |
Its main purpose was opposing the expansion of slavery into the western territories , arguing that free men on free soil comprised a morally and economically superior system to slavery . | Its main purpose was stopping slavery from spreading into the western lands , arguing that free men on free soil had a morally and economically better system than slavery . |
Anarcho-syndicalists believe that direct action-action carried out by workers , as opposed to indirect action , such as electing a representative to a government position-would allow workers to liberate themselves . | Anarcho-syndicalists do not take part in indirect action , like electing a representative to a government position . |
From hot springs , geothermal energy has been used for bathing since Paleolithic times and for space heating since ancient Roman times , but it is now better known for electricity generation . | It has been used for bathing from Paleolithic times , but is now better known for making electricity . |
Geothermal energy comes in either vapor-dominated or liquid-dominated forms . | Geothermal Energy : The Earth 's heat - called geothermal energy - escapes as steam at a hot springs in Nevada . |
The geothermal energy of the Earth 's crust originates from the original formation of the planet ( 20 % ) and from radioactive decay of minerals ( 80 % ) . | This geothermal energy comes from radioactive decay of minerals , and from solar energy taken in at the surface . |
Nairobi National Park is a national park in Kenya . | Nairobi National Park is the smallest park in Kenya . |
Ebola virus disease ( EVD ) or Ebola hemorrhagic fever ( EHF ) is the human disease that may be caused by any of four of the five known ebola viruses . | People who get infected with Ebola virus get the disease Ebola hemorrhagic fever . |
He is the only child of their marriage ; however , he does have two half-brothers , Earl Jr. ( born 1955 ) and Kevin ( born 1957 ) , and a half-sister , Royce ( born 1958 ) from the 18-year marriage of Earl Woods and his first wife , Barbara Woods Gray . | He does have two half-brothers , Earl Jr. ( born 1955 ) and Kevin ( born 1957 ) , and a half-sister , Royce ( born 1958 ) from the 18-year marriage of Earl Woods and his first wife , Barbara Woods Gray . |
Kultida ( née Punsawad ) , originally from Thailand ( where Earl had met her on a tour of duty in 1968 ) , is of mixed Thai , Chinese , and Dutch ancestry . | Kultida ( nee Punsawad ) , originally from Thailand ( where Earl had met her on a tour of duty in 1968 ) , is of mixed Thai , Chinese , and Dutch ancestry . |
Eldrick Tont `` Tiger '' Woods ( born December 30 , 1975 ) is an American professional golfer who is among the most successful golfers of all time . | Eldrick Tont `` Tiger '' Woods ( born December 30 , 1975 ) is an American professional golfer . |
Woods was born in Cypress , California , to Earl ( 1932-2006 ) and Kultida ( Tida ) Woods ( born 1944 ) . | His parents Earl ( 1932-2006 ) and Kultida ( Tida ) Woods ( born 1944 ) . |
He announced a few weeks later on March 16 that he would be returning at the 2010 Masters Tournament on April 8 . | On March 16 , 2010 , Woods announced that he would be coming back to play at the Masters golf tournament after taking a break from golf because of issues involving infidelity . |
Amaterasu was born when Izanagi washed out his left eye , Tsukuyomi was born from the washing of the right eye , and Susanoo from the washing of the nose . | Amaterasu was born when Izanagi washed out his left eye , Tsukuyomi was born from the washing of the right eye , and Susano'o from the washing of the nose . |
In a fit of rage , he destroyed his sister 's rice fields , hurled a flayed pony at her loom , and killed one of her attendants . | Susano'o destroyed her rice fields , threw a dead pony into her loom , and killed one of her assistants in anger . |
When he was to leave Heaven by orders of Izanagi , he went to bid his sister goodbye . | When he was to leave Heaven forever because Izanagi ordered him to , he went to say goodbye to his sister . |
All three were born from Izanagi , when he washed his face clean of the pollutants of Yomi , the underworld . | All three were created from Izanagi , when he washed his face to clean the dirtiness of Yomi , the underworld . |
Claiming the gods were hers because they were born of her necklace , and the goddesses were his , he decided that he had won the challenge , as his item produced women . | Amaterasu said the men were hers because they were born of her necklace . |
In Japanese mythology , Susanoo , the powerful storm of Summer , is the brother of Amaterasu , the goddess of the Sun , and of Tsukuyomi , the god of the Moon . | Susano'o is the brother of Amaterasu , the goddess of the sun , and of Tsukuyomi , the god of the moon . |
Susanoo ( 須佐之男 ( スサノオ ) , romanized as Susano-o , Susa-no-O , Susano'o , and Susanowo ? ) | Susanoo , ( Japanese : 須佐之男命 , Susa-no-O-no-Mikoto ; also romanized as Susano'o , Susa-no-O , and Susanowo ) in Shinto is the Kami of the sea and storms . |
Amaterasu , who was in fury and grief , hid inside the Ama-no-Iwato ( `` heavenly rock cave '' ) , thus effectively hiding the sun for a long period of time . | For this , Amaterasu , sad , angry and scared , went to hide inside Ama-no-Iwato , the `` heavenly rock cave '' , so the Sun was hidden and the world became dark for along time . |
His mother , Laurie , is from Vancouver , British Columbia , and his father , Jack , is from Chicago , Illinois . | His mother , Laurie , is from Vancouver , British Columbia , and his father , Jack , is from Chicago . |
He received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Professional Actors Training Program at the University of Washington . | McHale received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Professional Actors Training Program at the University of Washington . |
He occasionally appeared on Countdown with Keith Olbermann in a humor sequence closing the show . | He usually appeared in Countdown with Keith Olbermann in a humor sequence closing the show . |
From 1993-97 , he was a member of the improv comedy group at Unexpected Productions , participating in Theatersports ! | From 1993 until 1997 , McHale was a member of the improv comedy group at Unexpected Productions , participating in Theatersports ! |
McHale received a bachelor 's degree in History from the University of Washington in 1995 . | He received a bachelor 's degree in History from the University of Washington in 1995 . |
He was recruited to be on the rowing team , but later joined the football team , playing tight end for two years . | He was recruited to be on the rowing team , but later walked onto the football team , playing tight end for two years . |
He currently stars in Community , which premiered in winter 2009 , and continues to host The Soup . | He currently stars in Community , which premiered in fall 2009 . |
Joel Edward McHale ( born November 20 , 1971 ) is an American comedian , actor , voice actor , writer , television producer , and television personality . | Joel Edward McHale ( born November 20 , 1971 ) is an American stand-up comedian , actor , producer , writer , voice artist , and comedian , best known as the host of Talk Soup and Jeff Winger in Community . |
After earning his master 's degree in acting , McHale moved to Los Angeles and landed small roles in Diagnosis : Murder , CSI : Miami , and Will & Grace . | After earning his master 's degree in acting , McHale moved to Los Angeles and landed small roles in Oliver Beene , CSI : Miami , and Will & Grace . |
McHale , the middle of three brothers , was born in Rome , Italy , where his father worked as Dean of Students at Loyola University Rome Center . | McHale and his brothers were born in Rome , where their father worked for an American university . |
Of Irish and Norwegian descent , he was raised Catholic in Seattle , Washington , where he attended Mercer Island High School in 1991 . | He grew up in the Seattle area , graduating from Mercer Island High School in 1991 . |
Other organizations require software engineers to do many or all of them . | Software engineering is often done as part of a team . |
Many software engineers work as employees or contractors . | Software engineering can be very difficult work . |
Mayer subsequently fired Haines and terminated his contract . | Mayer fired Haines and ended his contract . |
Haines and Shields began a successful dual career as interior designers and antique dealers . | Haines and Shields began careers as interior designers and antique dealers . |
Charles William `` Billy '' Haines ( January 2 , 1900 - December 26 , 1973 ) , known professionally as William Haines , was an American film actor and interior designer . | Charles William `` Billy '' Haines ( January 2 , 1900 - December 26 , 1973 ) was an American movie actor and interior designer . |
His first significant role was in Three Wise Fools ( 1923 ) . | His first good role was in Three Wise Fools in 1923 . |
The 1930 Quigley Poll , a survey of film exhibitors , listed Haines as the top box office attraction in the country . | A 1930 survey of film exhibitors listed Haines as the top box office attraction in the country . |
Haines was a top-five box office star from 1928 to 1932 . | He was a top-five box office star from 1928 to 1932 . |
Haines convinced Shields to move to Los Angeles , promising to get him work as an extra . | Haines convinced Shields to move to Los Angeles . |
In 1933 , Haines was arrested in a YMCA with a sailor he had picked up in Los Angeles ' Pershing Square . | In 1933 he was arrested in a YMCA with a sailor he had picked up in Los Angeles . |
The pair were soon living together and viewed themselves as a committed couple . | They viewed themselves as a committed couple . |
On a trip to New York in 1926 , Haines met James `` Jimmie '' Shields , possibly as a pick-up on the street . | He met James `` Jimmie '' Shields , probably as a pick-up on the street . |
Haines died of lung cancer in December 1973 at the age of 73 . | Haines died from lung cancer in Santa Monica , California at the age of 73 . |
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