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Jae Onasi

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Posted in: Getting to know each other
  Jae Onasi
03-26-2009, 1:16 PM
#1274
Hmm, some other Symphonic/Gothic metal bands you might appreciate: Xandria, Tristania, After Forever, Darkwell, Elis and of course, Nightwish. Therion also has some good ones. ;) I'll have to check them all out--thanks for the suggestions, guys! I d...  [Read More]
Posted in: Consumerism & Religion
  Jae Onasi
04-17-2009, 5:29 PM
#34
The problem that arises when attaching a cause or ideal to an act of generosity is that people will see it, and they will question your true intentions. Was the act done for pure altruism, or was it also done to purport one's personal agenda? By usin...  [Read More]
Posted in: Consumerism & Religion
  Jae Onasi
04-17-2009, 3:13 PM
#32
Well I guess there's the problem then. I thought you were talking about actual little kids, a practice I've seen, so that's what I figured you meant. Teens are another story and IMO, fair game. Ah, got it. Any kids who are involved in our church hav...  [Read More]
Posted in: Consumerism & Religion
  Jae Onasi
04-17-2009, 12:55 AM
#27
Awwww, that's nice. But I seem to recall when I was 5, I would do anything for candy. And I would do whatever I was told to get candy. Sit still mow the lawn, pull a weed, help mom. Children are people pleasers, not thought provoking geniuses, and th...  [Read More]
Posted in: Consumerism & Religion
  Jae Onasi
04-16-2009, 4:57 PM
#21
If children have to be tricked to go somewhere with a bribe of candy, clearly, there is a problem with the religion. You should not have to trick people who don't know any better in order to spread your religion. And this will be my only post here b...  [Read More]
Posted in: Consumerism & Religion
  Jae Onasi
04-15-2009, 11:57 PM
#16
It doesn't matter what the cause is, it is the notion of attracting people into something as personal as religion with commercial tactics. By promising material substance when joining a church, it creates a culture of superficialities rather than the...  [Read More]
Posted in: Consumerism & Religion
  Jae Onasi
04-15-2009, 2:01 PM
#10
The "robber" phrase does not specify the price, or the excess of it; In this case, it's more or less of an exaggeration rather than being literal. Emphasis mine; he didn't want anyone to sell anything, no matter what the price. He pointed o...  [Read More]
Posted in: Consumerism & Religion
  Jae Onasi
04-14-2009, 11:03 PM
#7
@PastramiX--note that the Bible passages specify that they had turned the Temple into a 'house of robbers'--taking advantage of people and exploiting them, rather than providing the required Passover items at a legitimate price. What they did there w...  [Read More]
Posted in: Favorite Vidya Music
  Jae Onasi
04-12-2009, 5:52 PM
#12
The theme song for the end credits of Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines Lacuna Coil "Swamped" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly9E30Hc5pg The theme from the Empire Hotel Darling Violetta "Smaller God" http://www.youtube.com/wa...  [Read More]
Posted in: Thread with a point?
  Jae Onasi
04-04-2009, 2:13 PM
#6
You're b*tching after we closed the thread at your request? Nice. It's not that big of a deal. This is a gaming forum. You were back-seat moderating and making the thread your new forum for your complaints after already starting this thread here, an...  [Read More]
Posted in: Thread with a point?
  Jae Onasi
04-03-2009, 2:57 PM
#4
It was intended to be an April Fool's thread, so within the context of the foolishnes of that day, it was appropriate, though it likely isn't relevant anymore. We'll re-evaluate it....  [Read More]
Posted in: What's your dip?
  Jae Onasi
03-23-2009, 9:55 AM
#4
We make a layered bean dip called Ranchero dip. It has bean dip for the bottom layer, a mix of sour cream and a package of taco seasoning for the next layer, then chopped jalapenos, then mashed avocados mixed with a bit of lime, then shredded chedder...  [Read More]
Posted in: March '09: Farewells
  Jae Onasi
03-23-2009, 1:45 AM
#5
It's a multiple choice poll--you can vote for as many fics as you like. You are not limited to one vote. The polls have always been multiple choice. Edit: Poll closing date is in 7 days...  [Read More]
Posted in: Kathleen Sibelius has been appointed HHS Secretary
  Jae Onasi
03-10-2009, 10:43 PM
#5
I had a friend who had to wait for 7 months for gall bladder surgery through the Canadian system because despite the fact that she was in near-constant pain if she ate anything, it was not considered an emergency. I had the same exact symptoms and ha...  [Read More]
Posted in: Kathleen Sibelius has been appointed HHS Secretary
  Jae Onasi
03-10-2009, 5:41 PM
#3
I think the easiest way to go about it is to just expand Medicare benefits to everyone, and increase the Medicare insurance payments we all get taken out of our checks. Doctors, other practitioners, and hospitals all are familiar with how it works, a...  [Read More]
Posted in: Kathleen Sibelius has been appointed HHS Secretary
  Jae Onasi
03-10-2009, 10:19 AM
#1
She will have a great amount of influence in the health care policy that Obama is developing. What would you like to see in health care in the US? It appears that Obama wants to move towards universal health care. What does that mean to you? How shou...  [Read More]
Posted in: How do you eat yours?
  Jae Onasi
03-08-2009, 11:54 AM
#21
Cadbury eggs have been around for years here in the States. I gently bite the top and slowly nibble my way down to the bottom, licking any of the cream that escapes. I do prefer the caramel over the cream, but either will do. I always get purple...  [Read More]
Posted in: Beta reader request thread
  Jae Onasi
03-05-2009, 10:54 AM
#3
Kado Sunrider's request: Hey all, I recently began writing my own novel, set in the year 3000 C.E. Its loosely based on many sci-fi settings, including star wars. Its not very long ATM, and its mostly in the planning stage, but I could definitely...  [Read More]
Posted in: Requesting Beta Readers for my novel
  Jae Onasi
03-05-2009, 10:49 AM
#2
I copied your beta reader request over to the new Beta reader request thread (http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=196220). You helped inspire a new sticky. :) I'm closing all beta request threads and moving all requests there. Please contin...  [Read More]
Posted in: Beta Readers Wanted for Novel
  Jae Onasi
03-05-2009, 10:48 AM
#4
Tysyacha--I copied your beta reader request over to the new Beta reader request thread (http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=196220). You helped inspire a new sticky. :) I'm closing all beta request threads and moving all requests there. Ple...  [Read More]
Posted in: Will SWTOR be your first MMO?
  Jae Onasi
04-17-2009, 3:08 AM
#50
I am not an mmo-virgin. I'm currently playing Guild Wars and LotRO. :)...  [Read More]
Posted in: "22 Christian families to be executed in Afghanistan"
  Jae Onasi
03-06-2009, 11:50 AM
#46
It's sad to see that 2 of the missionaries died, but it's good to know the rest were released....  [Read More]
Posted in: The Dragonfighters
  Jae Onasi
03-06-2009, 1:22 AM
#13
Note--this is an edited version of ch. 4--I made a few changes. --------------------------- Chapter 4 “Ah, come in, come in my friends! Welcome to the Dragonfire Inn! Always good to have the Elani visit my humble .” Mykos, the owner,...  [Read More]
Posted in: Reader's Choice 2008 Contest Nominations
  Jae Onasi
04-05-2009, 6:16 PM
#18
If someone has already been mentioned, please make other nominations instead. You can voice your support in the poll, but we do need a few more nominations. :)...  [Read More]
Posted in: The 'what are you playing' thread
  Jae Onasi
04-09-2009, 10:02 AM
#71
Tommycat--make sure to get the official patch. There are game-stopping bugs otherwise. That game is phenomenal, and it's my favorite second only to the Kotor games. There are some great fan-made patches too--check those out once you get through your...  [Read More]
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