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[02 Feb 2010]




A Stellar Life by Kenneth Porio is officially on BETA, and now introduces its new improved Ask ASL now on Formspring.me! In celebration of ASL's 4th Anniversary, you can now easily ask Kenneth on anything under the stars! Kenneth will post it on ASL and on MyConstellation when questions come in!

So, why not try it right now? Here's the widget so you could Ask ASL!

ASL makes its way to more of being a great source of great personal stories, so watch out for more developments!


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Break Free: The EKKLESIA Concert Event 2010 (02.17.2010)

[ Wednesday, February 10, 2010 | 0 feedbacks ]

February 17, 2010, 06:30 PM
ADMIN Atrium, UP Mindanao, Mintal, Tugbok Dist., Davao City




KENNETH

 

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The Movie Legion

[ Thursday, January 28, 2010 | 0 feedbacks ]


The latest apocalyptic-thriller film this 2010, Legion, features a "fallen angel" named Michael (played by Paul Bettany), who "turned himself against God" to "fight the 'forces of evil' that envelope the world", "fulfiling prophecy".

A synopsis of the film is already a full plate: after God "loses faith" in humanity and decides to send his angels away, a group of people isolated in a restaurant-trailer is protected from the apocalypse happening outside by the "always-benevolent"archangel Michael, who comes to help the group and the waitress at the restaurant, pregnant with the new Messiah [Anti-Christ, anyone?].

Due to its supposed "apocalyptic" plot, many have expected thrilling special effects, like the grandma-turned-bloodthirsty-monster scenes, "demonic forces" flying in the air, and the like. However, despite its stunning effects and sturdy cast, the film received negative reviews, to quote one:

Despite a solid cast and intermittent thrills, Legion suffers from a curiously languid pace, confused plot, and an excess of dialogue. - Rotten Tomatoes
Not to mention out here is the supposed gnostic plot that envelopes in the film, which implies good are made evil, and evil are made good. Quite a film to seek insight of.

Historians often say that when humanity is on the verge of major wars or dark times [whatever that means for you], the great tragedies, monsters and the various versions of the Apocalypse reappear in the arts. Legion makes one of these great milestones of Hollywood to misinterpret Bible prophecy.

If you aren't sure about what you are about to watch, or you just want to know more, see their website: www.themovielegion.com. A free DVD offer is waiting for you!



KENNETH

 

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I'm in the Honor Roll!

[ Wednesday, January 27, 2010 | 0 feedbacks ]

Whew! What a semester it has been here in UPMin!

As the Office of the University Registrar had posted 2 weeks ago, I was eager to look on the people who have achieved such recognition while pursuing their studies. I traversed through the Chancellor's List, (*congratulations to Ate Hazel to make it to the Chancellor's List!), the Dean's List, and the Honor Roll list... then unexpectedly...

MY NAME IS IN THE LIST!

The list says:

PORIO KENNETH BERNEJAY HERMOSILLA      1.80000

Finally, of all the effort I exerted on the 1st Semester 09-10, it all had been paid off. By passing and excelling in CMSC57, AH1, AH4, SSP5, JAP10 (including PE 2 SD, although it's not part of the grade computation), I got this very good GWA.


Yes, clearly, this is GOD's grace!

I'm eager to improve more!

Cheers for another good grades ahead.

KENNETH

 

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What's The Real Perspective? (part 1)

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What's your motto when you want news?


"Be the First to Know"?
or

"Go Beyond Borders"?


That's the question of many CNN International enthusiasts when CNNI rebranded last September 2009. CNN International is the channel for international audiences and is the sister network of US-based CNN Domestic, the channel mainly for US/Canada audiences.

In an informal poll from CNNFan.org, a global forum on CNN enthusiasts, here were the results as of this writing:

Do you prefer the old or new CNN International?
Poll runs till December 8th, 2010, 2:49 am
I definitely prefer the new one with the new primetime lineup.
 17%
  17% 
 [ 4 ]
I definitely prefer the old one.
 70%
  70% 
 [ 16 ]
No preference
 13%
  13% 
 [ 3 ]
Total votes : 23

Many prefer the CNN International that existed in the early- to mid-2000s. They wanted the more-internationalist look they had between 2006-2008. They wnnted the old news bulletins back such as World News, CNN Today and their once-flagship program Your World Today.

What do the international audience really want in getting news? Find out on the next post.



KENNETH

 

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Move On!

[ Friday, January 22, 2010 | 1 feedbacks ]



Sometimes I have to think it over...
Sometimes I have to depend on my perception...
Sometimes I have to confuse myself...

But, in a time of desperation of fulfilling the vision,
I HAVE TO MOVE ON!

I have to go on with a persevering heart!
I should never fail.
I should never give up.
MOVE ON!
MOVE ON!


KENNETH

 

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A Last Look of 2009

[ Monday, January 04, 2010 | 0 feedbacks ]


This year 2009, ASL was in its version 3.0. This year of my stellar life was extraordinary for me as a casual blogger, as a UP student, as a family man, and as a Christian.

The year of the LORD, two thousand and nine, was an extraordinary year - full of hopes, revelations, inspirations, failures, sorrows and meditations.

Every experience of that year took me a leading that I should move on, never be bothered by these past experiences - for I have faith that in the future... I will succeed.

Here are some random happenings of 2009:
  • I am OFFICIALLY of LEGAL AGE. 
  • ASL took a new transparent look for its version 3.
  • Lord of the Harvest Christian Community was in its Year of Conquest. 
  • My final days of my Second Year in UPMin were inspiring - finding hope in taking Mathematics in a very innovative way.
  • Got the chance to hear prophetic messages from Prophet Roderick Tesalona
  • Did some street evangelism along People's Park together with my fellow leaders.
  • Completed the First and Second levels of the School of Leaders. 
  • My brother Alain Joseph graduated with high honors in Holy Cross of Davao College and planned to study in University of Southeastern Philippines under a government scholarship.
  • Took an elective subject for my 1st Semester of my Junior year - JAP10 (Elementrary Japanese). Had fun learning the basics of the language.
  • ASL had a new URL: www.kennethporio.co.cc, bearing my name.
  • I was connected to a G12 leader six months after the Encounter weekend. I'm happy to have Kuya Alfred Marquez being my leader to guide me in the process. (Maturity issues were the problem why I broke down to the Open Cell level.)
  • I lost a distant relative, and a close friend of my mom, from her battle with diabetes.
  • CNN took a new visual look and feel.
  • PASSED CMSC57!
  • Took my first theatre-acting role in my many years in school.
...and lots and lots more.
    I pray 2010 will be a great new start for me to grow more. The LORD will always be there for me.

    Cheers!

    KENNETH

     

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    Taking the Game to CNN

    [ Monday, December 21, 2009 | 0 feedbacks ]


    Wouldn't it be nice if news anchors made a report on the launch of a video game featuring a famous rock band of long ago? A report last September on the video game "The Beatles-Rock Band" got the anchors of CNN International - Hong Kong rocking and beating in with the music of this fun game.



    Anna Coren, Kristie Lu Stout, Andrew Stevens and Eunice Yoon tried the video game with its initial launch. I never thought Anna and Kristie sings well. (laughs) The way Andrew flicked those drumsticks were awkward but, well, enjoying. Eunice got those guitars flicking well too.

    If only Anjali Rao were there too...

    KENNETH



     

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    A New Look for ASL

    [ Monday, December 14, 2009 | 0 feedbacks ]



    I haven't posted anything new in the past 4 weeks since I have been busy doing school & ministry tasks. But let me announce you that my blog, A Stellar Life, will shift into its new look by the end of this year, ending the poor look it had during this year. Also, through its new look, this will take ASL into its Alpha stage of its version 4.0 as I will remove unnecessary widgets and put on new ones. I will still keep links to my fellow bloggers who followed me.

    Catch into this new look and I will hope that this will bring more viewers into this blog. I pray for it. :-)




    KENNETH




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    Over a Cup of JAVA

    [ Thursday, November 19, 2009 | 0 feedbacks ]


    Life has never been so soothing when I got my cup of you, JAVA. Soothing. Relaxing. Enticing. Rich. Bittersweet.

    Oh, JAVA. How dark your essence is. How rich you can do for my everyday. Oh, JAVA. How could I never be wrong?

    When I met you, JAVA, I ever said to everyone: "Hello world! I finally took a cup of JAVA!"

    My dear, your Asian features enticed me. You can go public like the geishas of Kyoto. You can go private like the office women of Hong Kong. But for me, you are protected by me, my love, for you are like the dayang-dayang, a majestc princess of Indonesia.

    You also amazed me for your work seamlessly everywhere. You are beautiful in the great Windows of the mansions of Bill Gates. Steve Jobs craved for your alluring body, and he made you Apple-flavoured. Linus Torvalds and his chubby penguin Tux wanted to hug your ever-enduring cups.

    I met another named "C", then she grew up and multiplied herself with classes. Now her daughter is known as "C Plus-Plus." When we had moments together, you said she was your mother. Oh, JAVA, how great your ancestry is!

    JAVA, when will I leave you? I think, never.

    JAVA, let me know that I will always love you, for I will continue to seek your essences, your features, your stunning beauty. Let me be your language of my heart. Let me stay at my table for a long time.

    JAVA, can we be friends?



    KENNETH


    P.S. Click the title to see why I crave for her cups.


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    When?

    [ Thursday, November 12, 2009 | 0 feedbacks ]

    Many times I ignored God's little ting-a-ling when I am continuing to walk in His ways. The result: cursed, unfruitful, dry. But now, I could not take it anymore. I have to be in His shadow, under His covering so I can truly hope for a future that is in line with His ways. God is Good and I could not ever take it for granted.

    While I am persevering in the Vision, I am still chained over by my family's unbelief that I turned away from their ways. I didn't follow them in how they pray, I didn't follow them in how they worry about life. I wanted to cry out to God - why did You have to say I don't have to worry about anything when my family tends me to follow with their worries?

    Whenever I am spending time in the LORD, I come with revelations about my disciples, my life in school, my life in the ministry, but where is in my family? I don't know why, but how come He hasn't showed it yet? Is my heart not yet right to receive the Word that He wants to share to me while I spend time with Him? Family: oikos, the household, where is the "household" part here?

    I am persevering in the Vision to win souls and make disciples. But what time will the LORD command me to share His Beautiful Gospel to my family - the family I grew up with, the family that I want to spend eternity with, the family I will enjoy till the LORD comes back again? When? When? When?

    I wait earnestly for His call.

     5 I wait for the LORD, my soul waits,
             And in His word I do hope. (Psalm 130:5, New King James Version)



    KENNETH




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    Transformers=Gnosticism?

    [ Monday, November 02, 2009 | 1 feedbacks ]


    Would you be surprised if the movie Transformers is a subtle display of Gnosticism?

    Go to this link and find out:

    http://theater.goodfight.org/?vdId=Transformers





    KENNETH




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    Waiting for the Perfect Time

    [ Monday, October 19, 2009 | 0 feedbacks ]

    Dear friends,

    I'm spending my 30 minutes on the Internet while the exams have not yet been starting this week.

    Hindi ako mapakali nang nawawalan ako ng pagkakataon makipagsaya sa aking mga naging kaibigan sa Simbahan. It seems I could not think of a way to make up with my lost opportunities of being one with my fellow leaders in the Church.

    It seems the LORD has tapping me to spend time with my family. I lost so much time with them when I am not around, being with school and with the ministry. Yes, I do believe in the 5 Priorities in Life: God, Self, Family, Ministry, Work/School. Sometimes, it breaks me to realize that I'm not enjoying the life that God wants me to have. It seems that things are too much tight for me right now. It seems a cloud of confusion has elevated in my mind. My mind has been functioning too hard that I could not concentrate on taking change in my heart, to set it to God's own will.

     14 Wait on the LORD;
             Be of good courage,
             And He shall strengthen your heart;
             Wait, I say, on the LORD! (Psalm 27:14, New King James Version)

    Waiting for the LORD's perfect time will bring me hope that all these bad things that has happened to me will not pass by with nothing. Everything will be fixed and I could not let it pass by. I have to work this out. I have to. I have to.

    As I end the semester, I am waiting for the LORD's time - a time for the people around me to see that I have shined in the darkness of this fallen world.

    In the mighty Name of JESUS CHRIST. Amen.


    KENNETH




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