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How are you doing, <script>var uid = readCookie("uid").split(":");var existingUser = uid[0];var name = (existingUser=='A')?"stranger":uid[3];document.write(name);</script>!  Surprised? Bet you weren't expecting a personalized greeting, were you? Hehehe ...<img src="http://www.xs4all.nl/%7Eernstmul/images/yahoo/04.gif"> First of all, let me tell you, I'm into a LOT of things. And in this site, I like to express my opinions about them and also share the stuff that I enjoy/ed. Having said that, I also have to say that since this is MY site that means the stuff I put in are stuff that interest ME. I am not as concerned with pleasing other people as having an avenue to express myself freely without censorship from anyone but myself. Second, people ask me over and over how I did that personalized greeting. To cut a long story short, it is a javascript. Unfortunately, only members with a gold account or better can use javascript at present. This was one of the perks of paying for the service years ago. There are talks of bringing back the paid service for additional features so just watch out for announcements from the <a href="http://multiply.multiply.com">Multiply staff blog</a>. 'Nuff yakking and on to the surfing. Feel free to look around and dig through my site. And maybe, just maybe, you will find a treasure or two. <img src="http://www.xs4all.nl/%7Eernstmul/images/yahoo/01.gif"><hr> Mon, 12 May 2008 10:07:46 -0000 Sat, 10 May 2008 12:31:06 -0000 <center>Slvrthoughts and Musings</center> http://images.slvrdlphn.multiply.com/logo http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com 100 100 Saffron Panna Cotta This italian dessert is yum, yum, yum! Yield: 240 ml. Portion size: 80 http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/recipes/item/42/Saffron_Panna_Cotta Sat, 10 May 2008 12:31:06 -0000 Citrus Caramel Sauce This goes nicely with panna cotta. Yield: 1 cup Portion size: 1/4 cup (2 http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/recipes/item/41/Citrus_Caramel_Sauce Sat, 10 May 2008 12:17:35 -0000 Almond Tuile This is a nice decoration for ice cream and other creamy desserts. Portion size: 15 to 30 http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/recipes/item/40/Almond_Tuile Sat, 10 May 2008 12:11:02 -0000 Caramelized Salmon With Orange-Shoyu Glaze This is a dish we learned today at the Discovery Class at <a href="htp://cca-manila.com">CCA</a>. It is delicious and a lot of fun to http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/recipes/item/39/Caramelized_Salmon_With_Orange-Shoyu_Glaze Sat, 10 May 2008 11:54:22 -0000 Sauteed Mixed Vegetables This is good with or without a meat dish but in this case acts as a side dish to the Caramelized Salmon with Orange-Shoyu Glaze. Portion size: 1 cup Number of portions: http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/recipes/item/38/Sauteed_Mixed_Vegetables Sat, 10 May 2008 11:28:31 -0000 Lemongrass Beurre Blanc This makes excellent contrast to the Balsamic-Soy Reduction. This will be used to garnish and flavor the Caramelized Salmon with Orange-Shoyu Sauce. Yield: 1/2 cup (4 oz.) Portion size: 2 tbsp. (1 http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/recipes/item/37/Lemongrass_Beurre_Blanc Sat, 10 May 2008 11:14:15 -0000 Balsamic-Soy Reduction This sauce is to be used with the Caramelized Salmon With Irange-Shoyu Glaze as garnishing and flavoring. Yield: about 1/4 cup (2 oz.) Portion size: 1 tbsp. (1/2 http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/recipes/item/36/Balsamic-Soy_Reduction Sat, 10 May 2008 10:51:34 -0000 Home invasion of the four legged kind As soon as I wake up, just like everyone else, the first thing I do is  make my bleary, barefoot way downstairs to the toilet.  As I walk  through the kitchen to my bathroom I dimly noticed that there were lots  of stuff on the floor outside my bathroom and that it crunched  underfoot.  I decided to check it later. Upon exiting the  bathroom (by this time I've also washed my face and finally 100% awake)  I look down at the floor before stepping out and was shocked at what I  saw.  There was broken glass strewn across the floor!  And I walked on it and there is not a scratch on my feet!    Me:Daaaaaad!!!  Dad:What is it?  Me:Come and see, dad!  Dad:(comes over and looks over the counter) What happened there?  Me:Something must have come in last night and tipped over the bottle of coke (1 liter) and it crashed to the floor  Dad:(hands me a broom to sweep up  the mess) Did you leave the windo... http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/journal/item/365/Home_invasion_of_the_four_legged_kind Wed, 7 May 2008 00:58:00 -0000 Olsen-Sullivan do the tango Jimmy Olsen and Chloe Sullivan "attempt" to do the tango. I say attempt because, while it is stylized, it is also obvious that the dance was choreographed for and performed by a couple of amateurs. Both of them lack the grace to perform this sensual dance properly. That aside, I thought they looked cute, hehehe. This scene actually reminded me of Ahnold and Jamie Lee in True Lies. Watch and http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/video/item/66/Olsen-Sullivan_do_the_tango Thu, 1 May 2008 09:37:43 -0000 XMI X-Mini The <a href="http://www.xm-i.com/specifications/xmini.htm">XMI X-mini capsule speaker</a> is the new thing in micro technology. This is a cute and portable lightweight rechargeable speaker perfect for use with mp3 players, laptops, PSPs, and cellphones. It is so small that it fits in the palm of your hand. Battery life is approximately 4 hours of continuous use. Charging is done via USB connection to a computer. Volume? This cutie is LOUD and the bass is clear and loud (not tinny-tiny). Colors: I hear it will come out in black, white, and red, but for now only black is available. How long is the cable when fully extended? Approximately 1 yard. When people see it the first time, more than anything they are surprised with the size and the power XMI is capable of. Manila residents, contact me if you are interested in buying one. This product is not yet readily available in the market. I just happen to have a connection to a http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/market/item/18/XMI_X-Mini Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:01:43 -0000 Girlicious - Leave You Alone This is a video made on <a href="http://www.girliciousmusic.com">Girlicious</a> featuring the top 6 girls. In case you are wondering, the show is finished and the girls who made it in Girlicious are <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2986238/">Tiffanie</a>, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2984514/">Nicole</a>, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2984563/">Natalie</a>, and <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2986861/">Chrystina</a>. Originally there were only supposed to be 3 girls in the group but the judges couldn't split up Natalie and Chrystina so ... Anyway, here is Leave You Alone. Enjoy the video. The feature girl is <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2985133/">Charlye</a> ... who didn't make it into http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/video/item/65/Girlicious_-_Leave_You_Alone Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:56:21 -0000 Wanted: overseas job for my skillset Every day is one day closer to May 7 and every day I find it harder and harder to breathe.  I keep waiting for my client to give the go signal for the site revamp just so I can breathe a little easier knowing that my daughter's tuition will be partially covered and the amount I have to raise will be less.  Unfortunately, a month ha passed and I have not heard from them yet. PANIC ATTACK! I've always wanted to work overseas.  But now, I feel it has gone beyond want to NEED.  I NEED to earn the euros or the dollars.  I need viable options ASAP.  A friend of mine who currently works on a cruise ship has suggested that I work on one, too, and it seems to be a very viable option. I haven't worked for someone else in so long, and I'm no spring chicken so I think I need a leg up. Friends, HELP!  I'm a panicking mother! I'm hoping that I could get an overseas job by June this year.  I NEED to make/earn much more and soon. Singapore, Indonesia, Dubai, Australi... http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/journal/item/364/Wanted_overseas_job_for_my_skillset Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:11:00 -0000 Funny signs These came from my cousin, Ate Phine. I think they came from <a href="http://www.engrish.com">http://www.engrish.com</a>. Talk about "lost in http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/photos/album/84/Funny_signs Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:05:32 -0000 Dream lover Do you ever get that dream where you feel that the main character is you and yet, somehow, it doesn't really look like you?  And somehow, the dream is a fantastic dream yet you are able to control it.  Stop, rewind, change the script, etc. I had a dream like that last night.  This is what I remember ... It starts off with me and some friends looking at a boat and I get the feeling we are modern pirates ... all i know is we  were supposed to board the ship and get a lot of stuff and replace them with fakes so that the people on the boat wouldn't notice.  All the stuff we were getting were paintings and antiques.  We were successful at whatever it is we were there to do, but I have no recollection of boarding the boat.  It felt like I was a lookout or something.  Then somehow the story twisted and I was the boss and all the stuff were going to my house and stuff were hidden in plain site.  There was a Pharaoh's headdress, a sculpture, a pricel... http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/journal/item/363/Dream_lover Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:55:00 -0000 Another *blink blink* moment I fish in my bag for my house keys as we were close to the house. Me:  I forgot to give Erika my keys.  That means she will have to ring the bell later.  I really should have these keys copied for her. We stop near the house to enter the garage. Dad:  My susi ka? DUH!  Was I talking to myself in the car? http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/journal/item/362/Another_blink_blink_moment Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:34:00 -0000 Gimme my change! I took a cab home from TK today and I had the misfortune of having a driver who takes advantage of nice people. The cab fare from the MRT station to my house is P37.50.  I always pay P40.  Today I didn't have any change so I gave a hundred and waited for change.  Most drivers are honest and give P60 change.  I don't make a fuss about the P2.50.  I would give it anyway.  But this driver ... this driver needs to be blogged about. He gets P40 from his wad of bills and then fishes around on his tray for coins and comes up with P8.  He hands it to me and says that he doesn't have any coins left.  And sits back and waits for me to disembark.  What I was waiting for was for him to ASK me if I had change.  I was traveling with my mom so between us it was highly possible that we would have had P40 in change.  But no, he did not ask.  I debated whether I should ask for the P100 back and just fish for the P40 in my coin purse and thereby s... http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/journal/item/360/Gimme_my_change Wed, 2 Apr 2008 14:53:00 -0000 Evangelists annoy me When I take a bus and an evangelist boards and starts "preaching the Word of God" it pisses me of.  Why?  Because we can't walk away.  We are, in effect, FORCED to listen (unless you happen to have an MP3 player handy, which I don't.  And now they have extended their "captured market".  They now evangelize in jeepneys and trains! Today I had the misfortune to be on the train (MRT) standing at the junction when this very old lady (white hair, wrinkles on wrinkles, stockings rolling down the legs)  boarded the train in Cubao.  She starts off on the wrong foot with me when she repeatedly stood on my foot despite my telling her several times that she was hurting me.  She apologized each time, of course, and then would promptly turn her back and put her foot RIGHT BACK ON TOP OF MINE.  I was thinking, "patience ... she's old ... she may even be senile ... she isn't doing it intentionally ..." And then a young lady (n her early 20s) across the car ... http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/journal/item/359/Evangelists_annoy_me Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:58:00 -0000 Theme: Ballet Silhouette <img src="http://images.slvrdlphn.multiply.com/image/2/photos/83/500x500/2/ballet%20silhouette.png?et=4mLVY6V8Npfa59pfP4oi2A&nmid=88623076" align="right" hspace="5">Base theme: Black Lily theme /******************************************** Ballet Silhouette theme By: Slvrdlphn 29 March 2008 Photography by <a href="http://www.pbase.com/rcalmes">Richard Calmes</a> *********************************************/ body { color: #CCCCCC; background:none background-color:#990000; width: auto; margin-top: 0; } a, a:link, a:visited {color: #009933;} .tablediv1 {color: #CCCCCC;} a.vopt, a:visited.vopt, a:link.vopt {color: #006699;} div.owner_nav { padding: 0; height: 355px; background: url(<a href="http://images.slvrdlphn.multiply.com/image/2/photos/83/orig/4/ballet%20header2.png?et=oWmDPeZBp1UXb7MyTv6BnQ&nmid=88623076">http://images.slvrdlphn.multiply.com/image/2/photos/83/orig/4/ballet%20header2.png?et=oWmDPeZBp1UXb7MyTv6BnQ&nmid=88623076</a>) repeat-x center bottom; } div#subnavc { background-color: #222; background: none; width: auto; border: none; text-align: center; } div#subnav { width: auto; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: auto; background: none; } li.gnopt a, li.gnopt a:visited, li.gnopt a:link { color: #009933; } li.gnoptsel { border-color: #abd; border-color: #ccc... http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/photos/album/83/Theme_Ballet_Silhouette Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:48:09 -0000 The Colour of Magic trailer Remember the <a href="http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/reviews/item/71">review I posted</a> about The Colour of Magic? Here is the official trailer to the movie. Are you ready for a near-Rincewind http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/video/item/64/The_Colour_of_Magic_trailer Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:57:46 -0000 Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic Pratchett fans will be pleased to know that the long awaited movie (tv movie) version of the first Discworld book has finally come out! It was shown on skyone in the U.K. (<a href="http://www.skyoneonline.co.uk/tcom/">http://www.skyoneonline.co.uk/tcom/index.html</a>) and I am very happy to say I thought it was a great kiddie film! For starters, great cast: <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0000276/">Sean Astin</a> as Twoflower (the Tourist) <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0000347/">Tim Curry</a> as Trymon - I love Tim Curry! He is the perfect villain! Jeremy Irons as The Patrician - It is like the role was made for him! <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0103195/">David Bradley</a> as Cohen the Barbarian - You may recognize him as Finch in The Harry Potter movies. <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm2652095/">Laura Haddock</a> as Bethan <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0419248/">David Jason</a> as Rincewind <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0000489/">Christopher Lee</a> as Death and <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0695332/">Terry Pratchett</a> himself as Astrozoologist #2 - I always find it interesting when authors do cameos Second ... there is a Star Trek and a Star Wars reference, hihihi And third, they more or less stayed true to the book. Fourth, I found it fascinating to see how they were able to portray the Luggage and Death. In th... http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/reviews/item/71 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:47:42 -0000 Flourless Chocolate Cake This recipe also came from the Food Network, I just don't remember which one (of the chefs made it) anymore, and again I made some changes. I made this cake because upon reading the book Eat Right 4 Your Type by <a href="http://www.dadamo.com">Dr. Peter D'Adamo</a> it turns out I am not supposed to eat food with flour so I had to find a pastry I can eat without feeling guilty. NOTE: When you make this, DO NOT PANIC when the middle starts to sink. It is supposed to do that. This recipe has a touch of rum. I haven't tried putting more, but, I may in future cakes if I think it won't change the taste of the cake http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/recipes/item/35/Flourless_Chocolate_Cake Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:16:54 -0000 Outrageous Brownies I saw this recipe on the Barefoot Contessa (Ina Garten) and I thought it looked yummy so I made it for our reunion. I will admit, to making some changes to it. For example, instead of chocolate chips I used a block of chocolate and I just chopped it to bits. For another, I used whatever nuts were available so my brownies were a mix of walnuts, cashews, and pistachios. Try it yourself! Original recipe can be found at <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_32314,00.html">The Food Network</a> http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/recipes/item/34/Outrageous_Brownies Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:38:03 -0000 Day off activities <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R@xtkQoKCD0AAFZMqUY1"><img class="alignright" src="http://images.slvrdlphn.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R@xtkQoKCD0AAFZMqUY1/03272008.jpg?et=GvXGqAf%2BpJ33V3X51xJeWA&nmid=" border="0"></a>Today is my day off and since I am pocket-light today, I can't bowl like I usually do on a Thursday night.  Instead, I am staying in and cooking today. What do I have planned for today ... I had fresh organic basil delivered yesterday so I will make a batch of pesto sauce. I'm also making flourless chocolate cake. I already have all the ingredients here so ... why not? hehehe.  <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/smile.png">  Just the thought of cooking is already making me happy.  Merienda (or dinner) will be good today. It is a lot of pesto to process and more than we can consume so I will be freezing the rest for future consumption.  I don't know how long the chocolate cake will last, though, hehehe.  Maybe three days --- tops! http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/journal/item/358/Day_off_activities Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:16:00 -0000 Musings on video bytes I am not a fan of "the spotlight".  I don't campaign to be Ms. Popularity.  However, I do enjoy basking in the appreciation of friends, family, and peers when I do well at something, whether it is for work or for pleasure. In one of my old posts I mentioned how I prefer being behind the camera, rather than in front of it.  This is still true.  I guess long-grained insecurities are hard to remove.  However, when it is pointed my way I am not the type to hide from the camera or cringe.  I think that watching ANTM with Erika has taught me a thing or two about "working it" in front of the camera. <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/teeth.png">  At the very least, I know I don't look awkward, hehehe. One thing I've learned ... we are either our worst critic or biggest fan.  I guess that isn't going to change any time soon. <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/smile.png"> A friend of mine has been telling me for months about preparing for a guesting to talk about my favorite warrior princess, Xena.  And while I love her and the show all of a... http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/journal/item/356/Musings_on_video_bytes Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:41:00 -0000 My favorite Shakespearean Quotes No, these are not lines delivered by Captain Shakespeare.  These are lines from well-known works of William Shakespeare, otherwise known as "The Bard".  I will start with three but there is more to follow. From Macbeth:<blockquote> Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, creeps in this petty pace from day to day, to the last syllable of recorded time; and all our yesterdays have lighted fools the way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!  Life's but a walking shadow.  A poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more. It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,  Signifying nothing.</blockquote>From Hamlet:<blockquote>To die—to sleep no more; and by a sleep to say we end the heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to: 'tis a consummation devoutly to be wish'd. To die, to sleep. To sleep, perchance to dream—ay, there's the rub:  For in that sleep of death what dreams may come, when we have shuffled off this mortal coil, must ... http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/journal/item/355/My_favorite_Shakespearean_Quotes Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:45:00 -0000 Defense variety show It's been a very busy day and it started at 5:20 am when I received a text from Beej asking if I was up to bowling today at E-Lanes after lunch.  Of course, I said yes. <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/smile.png"> --- and had a decent game. The weirdest of all, though was when I went to Erika's school to watch and support her and her group mates in their research paper defense.  I have presented and attended a few of these over the years and this is the first time I ever encountered a defense that got turned into a variety show, with the teacher requiring the students to sing, dance, declaim, etc. for extra points --- just like trained poodles to who want to please their master.  And the kids and parents are so desperate for the kids to have high marks that we do it!  I regret that when Erika asked me to sing for them I declined.  I didn't realize that it was that serious.  The disappointment on Erika's face was painful to see but I didn't see why, of the parents of the students in the group, I... http://slvrdlphn.multiply.com/journal/item/354/Defense_variety_show Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:49:00 -0000