My.Life-Remixed.com will be closing its doors + Name Change

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What’s up? Two Major Announcements.

Because My.Life-Remixed.com is not doing so well traffic-wise or topic wise, I will be closing down the community on July 10, 2008. Unlike hip-hop artists that like to point fingers when things go wrong, I am taking full responsibility that the community have not been busting with activity. I’m way too busy to try to revive it and I’m sorry to disappoint.

Life-Remixed will still be up and running, however, I decided that it needs a name change. Reason for this name change is simple. Thanks to the success of my first article outside this blog, my branding of Life-Remixed is now in conflict with LifeRemix.net. Even if it isn’t a question to some people, the “-“ in the domain name made it impossible to market. So, I decided on a name, one that no one else thought of and will showcase that name on the Obama mixtape project.

There will also be a new forum, and only a forum. If people demands more features, I will put them up slowly but surely.

I’m sorry to catch you guys off guard with this message, but I feel it’s best to tell you right now. Thanks for your support and I hope you will still come by and visit. :)

The Wackness: Metro’s 25 Reasons

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25reasonsToday is the 4th of July. In America, we will celebrate our Independence Day. But as our liberties are being taken away wly and a messed up ecomony,  I wonder why are we celebrating. One headline that capture my eye is the Metro: a free newspaper in NYC. They come up with 25 Reasons why the USA still rocks. I honestly thought this would give us some hope. What I found instead was a sad attempt at humor.

So, I will combat their 25 reasons with my own 25 reasons why America won’t be the same America if we don’t take a stand. Here they are.

  1. I live in the greatest city in the world. And yet, I can’t play with firecrackers. It’s illegal to own and play with firecrackers, even thought it was alright when I was a child… 15 years ago.
  2. The front page of today’s Daily News talks about Madonna and Alex Rodrigez getting together. I swear, it looks more like “Star” than “Daily News”.
  3. In Amsterdam, prostitution and weed is legal. Here on the other hand, you get arrested for smoking a planet and selling your body for sex…
  4. … yet, according to the Metro, we are proud of our $100 pimp.
  5. We need permission for everything, from selling our own wares to shooting a video to travel out the US.
  6. We will get sued for modifying something we brought… even if you are not planning to sell the modified item.
  7. Want to travel outside the US? Canada and other US territories is about as realistic as your travel dollar will take you. Then again, the media is coined a word “staycation” for these troubling times.
  8. People from other countries visit America right now because it’s like a discount. The American dollar is so weak, while some people is trying to decide between food and a phone bill, visitors are trying to decide between an Ipod and a Blu-Ray player.
  9. There’s people who are holding two jobs… and still need food stamps.
  10. While the economy is in much need of recovering, a lot of former Clinton supporters are now making a big issue of Obama’s middle name… as if we didn’t know what it is already. Maybe if we are lucky, they may also point out that his last name rhymes with “Osama” too.
  11. New York Yankees. The only team that I know of that can build a stadium with money from New York city and have the nerve to charge about $2.5k for front row seats in their new stadium.
  12. We have a lot of parties, but only two of them can get on all the states ballots… and we can’t cry reform.
  13. We claim to be “past race”, but there’s so many people hating.
  14. We have a lot of musicians, but somehow, we are stuck listening to the same 40 songs.
  15. We talk about drugs on mainstream freely, but if you get caught with using them (not selling them), you’ll be hit with extreme jail times… especially in New York.
  16. A woman selling her body is more controversial and looked down upon than a man murdering and selling drugs.
  17. We are answering the oil crisis… by looking for more oil. Even thought we admitted to an oil addiction. So basically, if oil was crack, then we need to make more crack. Not to ween off of crack, but to literally find more crack.
  18. If a black person cries for unity among our people, the government is quick to break it up. Yet, they don’t do the same to the jews, the hispanics, the hillbillies…
  19. The majority of the US are ""white blue-collar workers". Yet, we are selling and buying items that are made in China…
  20. Speaking of China, don’t you think the biggest paradox is that even a small American flag was made in China?
  21. There’s so people that thinks religion and state should be separate… yet more people are concern about what religion Obama is than what his policy on Iraq.
  22. Isn’t it me, or do I find it ironic that when people say "biased media", somehow "Fox News" is an exception? Especially when Fox have more complaints against them than any other news organization in the known world?
  23. The right to bear arms is being taken away from us slowly. I’m all for the fact that people should not carry major killing weapons, but eventually, if they take away this right, then the only want to carry these type of weapons are cops…
  24. … and I pretty sure some people remembered what happened the last time cops got trigger happy.
  25. Lastly… everyone hear fears being audited more than death. Ironically… THIS is the very reason why we declare a revolution.

So… I ask again… what are we celebrating???

Happy BBQ day… since we’re clearly not Independent anymore.

NYOil - "Y’All Should All Get Lynched" is now Animated

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In October 2006, NY Oil, a underground New York rapper, released one of the most controvesial videos on YouTube called "Y’all Should All Get Lynched". This video was banned from YouTube, but lived on in other places. Then recently, this animated version of the song was released… on BET. Why would a two year old song ended up on BET? NY Oil, in a recent promo video, said he was not aware of the video being on BET, but he did know how BET got their hands on the song.

In January 2007, the song was licensed to BET and while the video was completed in October of the same year, BET sat on the video. Then the video managed to be released just in time for NY Oil’s release of his first album, Hood Treason.

The animated version is shorter and left out a few references, but still have that shocking commentry. Another surprising fact of this video is that the one I found was uncensored. Wither it was uncensored when it hit BET is questionable. So, for your enjoyment, here’s the animated version and the first version of the video.

Did Bush Had Advance Knowledge of 9/11?

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Things that make you go hmmmmm…

The Soul Out Theory

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Tila Tequila. The Madonna of MySpace. The Walking/Talking/Soul-Out artist/blogger/singer/actress/”hottie female dog” (y’all figure it out) as of last night (or whenever the show was recorded) is single again. Why should you care? Let’s back track.

For those who’s not in the know, Tila Tequila was the “prize” in her own reality TV show, "A Shot of Tequila”. It was in it’s second season and Tila got dumped by the woman she chose to be with. Don’t know the woman’s name, didn’t watch the show, but her that Tila was upset about the ordeal, asking why it’s so hard for her to find love.

While everyone focuses on the juicy gossip this show brings and everyone will blog about how perfect the ending is, I’m looking at it from a different angle. At first, it seems to be a predictable plot. Sell-out Star placing herself as the prize, everyone wanted a piece of her, and eventually, lover realize she doesn’t want any part of her because she pretty much crossed a line that Tila crossed long time ago and realize that maybe it’s not in the cards. It’s to be expected. Except, you got the “sell out” part wrong.

The term you’re looking for is called “soul-out”. It’s similar to sell-out, except the person gave their whole soul to the entire universe to the point that they are transparent. In other words, no surprises and substance. Tila’s life is basically an open book for everyone and their mother to read, which makes her yummy eye candy… and that’s pretty much it. Nothing to keep you interested… well, unless she’s in your collection of steamy pictures to get sticky fingers from.

So, let’s apply the same theory to someone less famous than Tila and ask this question: Can a person who soul herself/himself out find inner peace and someone to be with? It’s possible, but not without a few adjustments. Those adjustments have to come from within and then showcase to the world. Now, when I say “adjustments”, I’m saying to be in tune with knowledge of yourself. Stay in tune to yourself and you’ll know what it is that you need to adjust. Paying attention to outside world will never help. Just sit in a quiet spot and do what you have to do. Pray even. And eventually, you’ll showcase a new self, someone that everyone will have an interest in. But it’s going to take time.

Notice that I didn’t directly point out what she needs to adjust. Because it’s different for everyone. There are people who knows how to dance around that line and you’ll still want them. I’m pretty sure there’s someone for everyone, especially for someone who think they have no soul left to give. Everyone got that capability. Just some knows how to use it better than others. A good example is Madonna. She gave herself away and managed to keep her life intimate after all her racy years. Wither it’s a good thing or a bad thing is debatable… and I’m not interested in that kind of debate.

So, I hope that’s the lesson that everyone can take from Tila and those who choose to put their life on display for the world to know. Because it’s never easy to find love when you have nothing left to give.

Now, if you excuse me. The softer side of Nukirk is NOT on display for everyone to see. *sniff sniff*

All Obama-Out…

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After the “Anti-Obama Movement” post, I’m starting to do my “America Is Bullshit” stance. Here’s what I was trying to do.

I feel that maybe I should look things up. But after reading a whole bunch of things, I decided to step back from anymore postings about Obama for a while.

As a thought-remixer, I want to be able to fully go into any facts or details comfortable. You know, I want to go into the election not on “blind faith”, but with a full reassurance. But at the moment, after just peeking on the websites, I am just tried of doing this. I’m not really a journalist and I don’t really have a stomach for such a thing. So, for now, I will be avoiding the topic of Obama and will talk about it again once I’m fully comfortable with it.

In the meantime, here’s Jay Smooth’s version of what I’m feeling.

Kiss My Ass, Anti-Obama Movement!

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When I heard the phase “Kiss My Ass,” I can’t help but to think of… Vince McMahon.  After all, he did had the “Kiss My Ass Club” when he played the “evil chairman” in the WWE skits. (Does he still play “evil”? I mean, it’s been a while since I last saw this program)

So, why would I bring up Vince? Because this Former President Bill Clinton.

According to the Telegraph, a United Kingdom news site, Bill Clinton (our now former first black President) said that he is so bitter about the defeat, that he recently told friends that Democratic Presidential Nominee would have to “kiss his ass” before he wholeheartedly support Obama. My question is… why does a website OUTSIDE of the country got to this first? Maybe he’s not ready to… oh, wait… maybe he is ready to “play nice”.

Now, recently, Obama and Ms. Clinton called for unity within the Democratic Party. While they did pull out all some stops to show unity, there are some people who rather sit on their hands and no vote for Obama or worse… vote for McCain. There’s a group called “Just Say No Deal” and the Nobama Network, a network of over 100 websites explaining why voting for Obama would be a bad idea. While Bill Clinton is not a member, maybe he might join? It’s funny how very few people mention a third party, or rather transfer their energy to a 3rd choice, if they really are passionate about not voting for Obama.

Of course, there are some people who like to express their feelings offline… by tagging cars. I’m so looking forward to the next townhall meeting on how Hip-Hop made these bastards tag people’s cars.

So why all the outrage? Well, one major reason is because Obama stolen the election and Clinton has more of the popular votes. However, according to Real Clear Politics, Obama did won the majority of the popular vote… by a mere 41,622 … if you exclude Michigan. If you include Michigan, Clinton did won the popular vote… just no delegates from that state. Sadly, without the Delegates vote, you won’t be able to go to the big dance.

Another major reason is the media calling the shots. However, the biggest one is that the Democratic voters of Clinton is saying that the Democratic Party basically gave us Obama. If this statement is true (and I’m pretty sure I will get facts about this), this can put Obama in a pickle.

However, Obama not only have to put up with the Anti-Obama movement. He also have to put up…

… wait for it…

… wait for it…

… Fox News.

The first reported one was a graphic claiming the following:

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Now, either Michelle Malkin (my baby mama pictured in all her glory) nor any of the people onscreenA2B said it. They also refer to the pound aka “daps” as a “terrorist fist jab” (Pictured Right). Hmmm… why do people get so worked up over a pound? I mean, can I think of someone outside the black race that done it? I can’t for the LIFE of me find one picture of another person other than black people bumping fist. Oh well.

As the “Anti-Obama” movement grows, Obama himself seem to be putting up defenses. He recently launched a Anti-Smear site, making him the person to google for Anti-Smear. (Seriously, if you put Anti-Smear in either google or yahoo, people will be more than happy to point you in the right direction.) However, there’s people considering to up their own anti-anti-smear stories, which to combat smears of the anti-smears. So, from today, I promise to create a anti-anti-anti smear site called “3xAnti”. I promise to battle all the anti-antis… for smores.

Obama himself seem to be distancing himself from certain people as well to give him. It was reported that an Obama staffer refused to offer seats to two Muslim women because of their head scarfs. They did this for the fear that the pictures maybe used to re-enforce that he’s Muslim (which he’s not). I guess anything to protect his image is a good move, but even I think this one was done in bad taste.

Hopefully (no pun intended) this will be the minor of the attacks. However, it’s still didn’t reach “ugly” just yet. So, Mr. Obama, allow me to welcome you to the real dirty politics. If you can survive this much and still win, then what’s 4 years of this, huh? *lil’ laughs and sighs* It’s gonna be a long ass 4 months…

You thoughts have been updated(?)… because I can’t remix this shit…

The Real Controllers of the USA

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I will resume regular postings as well as major changes in the next few weeks. For now, enjoy Carlin’s explanation of education and who really owns the country.

The Automatic Genius

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Photo By amnesiak1978

As some of you may have realized, I haven’t been been on the ball for a while. It’s hard when you are behind in a lot of work. It’s even more difficult when you are currently with someone who don’t understand how hard the work is.

Being a creative guy is not easy when people think that all I have to do is push a few buttons and the work is done. My line of work is in itself a paradox because I have one client who thinks that I have an easy job because it’s on a computer. People assume that when you’re on the computer, work is easier and if you have a higher understand than they do, then it’s easier for you. What people fail to realize is that my job is not as easy as it seems. If it was easy, I would not have an outdated portfolio site nor would no one ever notice my long absences from projects. Yet, people do.

I love my freelancing business, yet sometimes, I wish that I learn how to say "no" sometimes because some clients, no matter how hard you try to explain, are not reasonable. And when I say the words "not reasonable", I don’t mean with just demands. Sometimes, I wonder how they stay in business, especially when they don’t have a plan. The client that I’m currently working with has no such plan, which makes the work difficult to consume. However, there is a deeper threat… and that he has no respect at all for the work done.

There are some clients that no matter how hard you work for will not respect you in one way or another. This client don’t respect for my time and energy. How I know? Because his lack of planning. He does not know what he wants, so he’ll accept anything. Then when time gets closer, he’ll change his mind, forcing me to start over. It seems to be that way for quite some time and it gets tiring.

So, as I’m trying real hard not to totally lose it, it maybe a while before you see regular posts. I’m just focusing on the stuff that matters to me to sustain my life on earth.

My Favorite Carlin’s Rants and Bits

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I honestly don’t think I need to say anything much. He’s always been one of my favorite comedians that challenge me to think outside the box. So, he’ll always have a place in my heart.

Here are three of my favorite bits.

George Carlin
May 12 1937 - June 22 2008