#tour of the gila

[coochiequeens]

This year’s Tour of the Gila was the first in the competition’s history where the prize money for both the male and female categories was equal. But following Killips’ win, two biological males walked away with the prize pots.“

A trans-identified male has taken first place in a women’s cycling tour, prompting outrage from women’s rights advocates and those concerned about fairness in women’s sport.

Over the weekend in New Mexico, elite cyclists from all over the world participated in the Tour of the Gila, an internationally known top-tier cycling competition. Coming in first place in the women’s category was a man named Austin Killips. 

Killips, 27, identifies as a “woman” and has been competing in women’s cycling events since 2022, as reflected by his pro-cycling profile.

Notably, this year’s Tour of the Gila was the first in the competition’s history where the prize money for both the male and female categories was equal. But following Killips’ win, two biological males walked away with the prize pots.

Killips made his advance to first place in the final minutes of the long race. He raced as part of the Amy D Foundation team, whose director said their plan for Killips to win “worked out perfectly.” She said that the team aimed to have someone “help and protect” him after the second sprint point of the race so he could secure a breakaway to first place. 

The cycling event’s official Twitter reported Killips’ “win”using feminine pronouns and stated that he “put an exclamation point on her overall race lead Sunday by winning Stage 5 Gila Monster and taking home the overall victory at Tour of the Gila.” They quickly turned off the ability for other Twitter users to comment on the post, likely in anticipation of the wave of criticism which soon followed.

Killips was previously accused of attempting to push female cyclist Hannah Arensman off the racing course at the UCI Cyclocross National Championships in December 2022. 

One Twitter user shared a video of the incident that shows Killips trying to “put Arensman into the tape.” The user said it was one of at least three such attempts to push her off course, but the only one recorded on video, and had said Killips should have been disqualified for that move alone.

After the video went viral, the Los Angeles Blade called those who were defending Arensman “opponents of transgender inclusion.” Killips spoke to the LGBTQ outlet and said the allegation was “ridiculous,” even though it had been caught on film. 

In a bizarre statement, the outlet tried to defend Killips by confirming that the “conditions were so horribly slippery that even the Elite Men had difficulty navigating” the course. 

USA Cycling has yet to comment on the issue, which they were reportedly going to “review.” 

Killips’ appearance at the Tour of the Gila was with the sponsorship of the Amy D. Foundation, which purports to “encourage and support young women through cycling, inspiring the celebration of healthy challenge and empowering the confident pursuit of lofty dreams.”

But trans-identified male participation in women’s cycling has already been said to have ended one female cyclist’s career in the sport.

Hannah Arensman, who was a 35-time winner in cyclocross racing, retired from the sport shortly after the controversy surrounding Killips attempting to push her off of the track during a women’s competition.

Arensman shared that she felt as though racing directly against male cyclists in women’s events had become so discouraging that she decided to end her cycling career. 

Recalling December’s UCI Cyclocross National Championships race, she shared that her family sobbed watching Killips finish in front of her after seeing several physical interactions with him throughout the race. She came in 4th place that day after being flanked on either side by male participants in the elite women’s category. 

Arensman struggles to reckon with the possibility that she was not selected to compete for the USA at the Cyclocross Worlds in February 2023 because of a male competitor.

“I have felt deeply angered, disappointed, overlooked, and humiliated that the rule makers of women’s sports do not feel it is necessary to protect women’s sports to ensure fair competition for women anymore.”

The issue of men identifying into women’s sporting categories has triggered a heated international debate which has resulted in public scrutiny of policies that prioritize a self-declared gender identity over biological sex. Last month, in a shift from recent years, sporting authority World Athletics president Sebastian Coe banned trans-identifying male athletes who have undergone a male puberty from competing against women.

He was sponsored by an organization that was started to encourage women to pursue cycling

[womensworldtour]

We love some great bike racing outside the Women's World Tour calendar, and this week's 2.2 Tour of the Gila offers some beautiful views through New Mexico, USA.

Stage 1 saw Lauren Stephens (Cynisca Cycling) win at the top of Mogollon, ahead of Nadia Gontova (DNA Cycling), who recently won the Redlands Bicycle Classic.

Photos from Velo Images/Brian Hodes for Tour of the Gila

[gme-news]

Paano Papalakasin ng European Tour ang Gilas Pilipinas

via IFTTT

[billyjoelmutt]

United Universes Tour 2024! Go Speed Racer Go!!!!

After Kate and Humphrey left as Humphrey said a demon on wheels was coming!! And sure enough the music started to play and the theme for Speed Racer started!!!! :3 ANd of course "Here he comes! Here comes Speed Racer! Hes a demon on wheels!! Hes a demon and hes gonna be chasing after someone!! :3

After that a track came down from the Enterprise like Speed Racers track and it set in place and then sure enough he came!!!!! :3

He hit the gas!!!! And he came down!!!!! :3

Everyone cheered loudly!!!!

YEAH! YEAH! WHOO! Feel so good, behind this wheel, get my stomach turning Speed Racer, hit the gas, smell the rubber burnin'

VROOM! Gotta get with him, he's the top prize How can I not love him when he's better than the bad guys?

I gotta ZOOM, Baby, so gimme ROOM! Baby, you hear the BOOM, there's no need to wonder WHOM! Baby, when I'll be zippin' and dippin', I got you trippin' magnificent If you're in a predicament, know that danger is imminent, HEY!

He's off and flyin' as he guns the car around the track He's jamming down the pedal like he's never coming back

Racer X was behind him!! :3

Adventure's waiting just ahead!!!

Go Speed Racer (GO!) Go Speed Racer (GO!) Go Speed Racer, Go! (Mach go! Go! GO!)

Go Speed Racer (GO!) Go Speed Racer (GO!) Go Speed Racer, Go! (Mach go! Go! GO!)

YEAH! YEAH! Who's the quickest one around? (THAT'S IN THE MACH 5?) Who's the best he-man in town? (THE FASTEST ONE ALIVE?)

Always ends on up top! (AND TEARS IT UP FOR SHOW!) So everybody yell it out! (GO, SPEED RACER, GO!)

I'm the quickest one around (YEAH, TO THE MACH 5!) I'm the best demon in town (THE FASTEST ONE ALIVE!)

I'll always end up on top (TEAR IT UP FOR SHOW!) So everybody yell it out! (GO, SPEED RACER, GO!)

Ho uomo nome sasky Get down u gaspin Keanu hashidu nu gedda Ho tomono gosh da VROOM! Hatto ringniya Lo kau yeah Pocho muita heda mei (hey) Gila (hey) lalala (hey) pak choi

Nishi aquo vo boom Yo quoga owa cool Kolo inikha shool Komo kulawase nukhasi da baby Ikh nikho trape inilo trape Verde perdre orunumai getdown Orunumai kikhe fulla freakin No u are ika say yeah

He's off and flyin' as he guns the car around the track He's jamming down the pedal like he's never coming back Adventure's waiting just ahead!!!

Go Speed Racer (GO!) Go Speed Racer (GO!) Go Speed Racer, Go! (Mach go! Go! GO!)

Go Speed Racer (GO!) Go Speed Racer (GO!) Go Speed Racer, Go! (Mach go! Go! GO!)

De la Ghetto! I'm taking the lead!

En sus Marcas, Listos, Fuera! Demosle conmigo competencia a quien sea Luz verde rapido acelero El momento se pone intenso La goma como quema Sin alas pero mira como vuela Desde el principio lo que pienso es ganar Nada puede pasar riding in the Mach 5

He's off and flyin' as he guns the car around the track He's jamming down the pedal like he's never coming back Adventure's waiting just ahead!!!

Go Speed Racer (GO!) Go Speed Racer (GO!)

GO SPEED RACER GO!!!!!!!!

Go Speed Racer (GO!) Go Speed Racer (GO!)

GO SPEED RACER GO!!!!!!

Go Speed Racer (GO!)

Go Speed Racer (GO!)

GO SPEED RACER GO!!!!!

Everyone was on there feet!!!! This was amazing!!!!!!!

@thelittlemermaidfan1989

@mellowwpopper

@mellowwpuphub

@teen-lyoko-fan7777

@goldmudder

@andy-squirrel-and-friends

@askdj-timelord2

@keirastarlightdraconequus

(Credits to Speed Racer, Al Dee, and all image and video makers!)

[omegaremix]

Omega Radio for October 21, 2023; #361.

Population II: “Beau Bapteme”

Borzoi: “Bonus Army”

Split System: “On The Street”

Honey Radar: “Rainbird / English Costume”

Corker: “Sour Candy”

JJ & The A’s: “Head In A Vat”

D. Sablu: “Live” For Tour

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard: “Gila Monster”

FACS: “Slogan”

Glaas: “Cruel Heart, Cold Summer”

Heavy Lungs: “All Gas No Breaks”

Porcelain: “C.O.A.”

Neckbolt: “Sort Of”

Motorbike: “Throttle”

Blessed: “Felt”

Jus B: “No Gaze Inside Out”

Divide & Dissolve: “Indignation”

Death Index: “Patto Con Dio”

Facet: “Automatic”

S.M.I.L.E.: Lobotomy"

Kal Marks: “Fuck That Guy”

KEN Mode: “These Wires”

Ditz: “Riverstone”

Vangas: “Still”

Mr. Phylzzz: “I Took A Selfie At The Protest So Now I’m A Good Person”

Deluxe noise rock, psych-, and garage edition.

[drprawedha]

Sesekali, Ngopi pas weekend. Sambil ikut conference LOUCA23.

Hai..

Setelah lebih kurang 1 semester jadi kontributor di LOUCA23. Akhirnya hari ini 7 Oktober bisa juga ikut acaranya.

Khawatir karena ijin kantor dll, karena load kerjaan lagi gila gilanya sampai akhir oktober ini. dan voila!!!

Pas HARI-H diberi kesempatan ikut join tim panitia.

Besok masih ada hari kedua.

Yang sudah punya ticket lanjut gas, pematerinya ga kalah sangar.

Nb. jangan tanya, kok masih muda muda?

😅

Foto Bareng TIM Paguyuban Linux Solo.

tim ter uwu. kalian the best pokoknya!

Thanks to Tim Kesenian juga yang ku juga ikut bantu bantu dikit. Photoboothnya cakep parah!!!

.

Book of LibreOffice

Pingin punya sih, buat dikasih ke perpustakaan sekolah. :>

.

Foto foto masih setting di Operator. setelah itu nguber apa apa di acara. Jadi Tim Sukses dah

Beberapa Foto saat One Day Tour bisa di intip disini :

https://www.tumblr.com/drprawedha/730714764948439040/one-day-tour-at-solo-w-speaker-and-organizer?source=share

[kariachi]

Fic! A zoo will soon be opening a handful of new exhibits...

~~

Rolling his shoulders, Ross straightened his back and took a steadying breath as they waited for the signal. It wasn’t that he didn’t like giving interviews, he wouldn’t have his job if that wasn’t something he could do with pleasure, but damned if big changes like this last one didn’t make him nervous. There had been mostly positive responses from the public, but he couldn’t help but be firmly aware that this was something new and untested from an accredited establishment, and this interview meant there was only so much time before everything was put out for all comers to see. In time to words he couldn’t hear, he watched the man behind the camera- Cian, liked ocelots, got to pet one when they still had one as an ambassador when he was a kid- silently count down.

“Everything’s great here, Trina,” the newscaster- Keshawn, had a cockatiel at home, swore up, down, and sideways the best animal was the gila monster- crowed as soon as the count was done, flashing a massive grin. Ross didn’t even try to match it, contagious though it was. “Hi folks, it’s Keshawn Marshall here live at the Rosewood Grand Zoo to talk with Affairs Director Ross Martinez about the new area everybody is talking about. How’s it going, Ross, is everybody excited?”

“It’s great, Keshawn,” Ross said with a smile, slipping properly into interview mode, “we’re really looking forward to the opening of our new Galaxy of Life area this weekend.” They’d been planning it before they even had the space available. If nothing else it would nice to be able to call it all done and public. “We’re certain visitors will find the animals as delightful as we do, some of them are real characters.” Keshawn laughed, honest and real.

“Seeing the new friend you’ve got just over there, I don’t doubt it,” he said, glancing over Ross’s shoulder, “but I get the feeling we’ll be meeting him in a minute.”

“He’s looking forward to it.” He wasn’t sure that he was, but he trusted that if that wasn’t the case he’d have gotten word and they’d have adjusted the setting to showcase another animal.

“Until then, Ross, why don’t you tell us a little bit about this new showcase?”

“Gladly.” Ross couldn’t help smiling wider, shoe scuffing against the ground so he could focus. “Our new Galaxy of Life area has been built to showcase a collection of animals from various other planets with the hope of improving education about and empathy with our galactic neighbors through our shared love of the natural world. We also will be presenting information on conservation groups and projects throughout the galaxy, and how we all work and learn together to improve how we each take care of our planets, and help to take care of each other’s.” Somehow that had hit the worldwide conservation community like the greatest wrecking ball, the realization that not only did the entire galaxy have groups dedicated to these causes, but that so many were willing to work together across species lines. Were willing to help and accept help from Earth in turn.

He still got warm and fuzzy when he thought about it.

“That sounds amazing,” Keshawn said, “an entire galactic community coming together in hopes of preserving all the unique life there must be out there.”

“And one Earth’s conservationists are happy to be a part of. In fact, visitors will be able to see an endangered alien species we’ve already agreed keep a small breeding colony of, while learning more about conservation and conservation success stories across the Milky Way in our Cave of Wonder.” Ross had known that one would get a laugh, and wasn’t disappointed.

“You couldn’t help yourselves, could you?”

“Nope. The staffs’ kids picked it out.” They’d given an early tour to all the families, and had the children vote from a list of options. ‘Rainbowrama’ had come second place, and he was kind of sad about it. Leaning back on his heel, Keshawn just barely tilted his head to one side.

“Just how many animals can guests expect to see when they come through?”

“We have thirty-eight animals across seven species from seven planets,” Ross recited off the top of his head. “Including two species from as far off as the Osmosian and Erinaen Empires-” And hadn’t that been a shocker, when Secretary Levin had gotten wind of their plans and put them in touch with people working with those far-flung planets. “-but personally, I think the biggest attractions will be the ones from our nearest neighbors, Hasiel and Kinet.”

“And is one of those where our new friend comes from?” There was the cue.

“Yes, it is,” he said, stepping aside so that is coworker could get comfortably in front of the camera with her charge, “as Poltiff can tell you.”

“This,” she immediately started off, relatively new to her position working with their animal ambassadors but already taking to it like a duck to water, “is Spot, he’s a renkol from our nearest inhabited neighbor, Kinet.” And he was taking to the camera as well as anyone could hope, or at least Ross hoped he was. It was hard to tell, really. Stacy had described them as ‘what would happen if you told someone to draw a falcon given a few key traits and a picture of a dragonfly as an example of an Earth aerial predator’. They were easily among the strangest creatures in their collection now, and Keshawn and Cian stared appropriately.

“He’s beautiful,” Keshawn said with awe, throwing glances at Cian like he thought he might be missing this- he was not. “I thought zoos liked to give their animals names from their homeland though?”

“We do prefer that,” Poltiff said, “and all of the animals in the Galaxy of Life area came to us named appropriately, but unfortunately there’s some names that only a handful of members of staff can pronounce due to biological differences. In those cases we either give the animal a nickname or, in this case, use the translation into English.” Somehow, the news crew managed to perk up further, finally getting a grin out of Ross. Spot, meanwhile, calmly eyed them from his perch on Poltiff’s arm.

“So even in the depths of space, people are naming animals things like ‘spot’,” Keshawn asked with a joyful laugh in his voice, and Poltiff grinned back at him.

“It turns out people are people wherever you go,” she said. “Spot here is in training to join our team of animal ambassadors. He’s not ready for the job just yet, but in his downtime he’ll be on display with our other three renkol, so visitors will still have a chance to see him when they come to the zoo.”

“My kids are going to flip.” Shaking his head and visibly resisting the urge to ask if he could pet him- it showed clear as day in the flexing of his hand- Keshawn took a quarter step back. “When can I bring them over?”

“Everything will be made available to the public when the zoo opens Friday morning,” Ross said, cutting back in as Poltiff stepped back, cooing at Spot as she turned to take him back inside. The camera followed the pair of them rather than focusing on himself and Keshawn. “From which point we have every intention to keep it open for regular zoo hours indefinitely. Everyone will have plenty of time to come out and see what the Milky Way has to offer.”

“Well, you can expect me to be the first person in the door, and the last one out of it,” Keshawn said, subtly waving to Cian that they were ending the segment. He came to the realization with a jolt, driving Ross to laughter as he spun back around to focus on Keshawn as he turned to the camera. “There you have it- Ross, Poltiff, Spot, and everyone else here at the Rosewood Grand Zoo has been working hard, and we here at Heartwood News are looking forward to getting a good look at just what they have to teach us. Isn’t that right, Trina?” The air hung empty after those words for the seconds it took for the feed to switch back over, a transfer marked with a thumbs-up from Cian. Ross and Keshawn both dropped the tension of being on air immediately.

“Hey,” Cian asked, fiddling with the camera and not quite meeting Ross’s eyes, “I know we probably can’t pet those things-”

“Renkol.”

“Yeah! Renkol! I know we probably can’t touch them, but, you know I’d love to get a shot of a feeding or something. You know, a snippet to go before commercials.” Still smiling, Ross nodded, heart warming at the way they both rose just slightly on the balls of their feet.

“Lucky you, it’s just another hour before their scheduled feeding,” he said, mentally going through the routes around the new area, “if you’ve got the time to kill, I can give you a sneak peak at their enclosure while we wait. It’s actually quite the show.” And having them there, with a camera, would be a good early test for if they could advertise feedings for public viewing. The pair grinned back at him, nodding like they were testing the attachment between head and neck.

“We can make time-”

[bungajurang]

Bogor

Pada awal tahun 2024, salah satu doaku terkabul. Yaitu aku ingin bekerja di luar kota. Kesempatan ini datang secara terduga, meski tanpa perencanaan mendalam sebelumnya. Saat aku berkunjung ke rumah ini menjelang akhir Januari lalu, aku merasa familiar padahal belum pernah mampir sebelumnya. Apakah ini yang dinamakan jodoh? Atau perasaan familiar ini hanya buat-buatan kepalaku saja, tidak ada yang tahu. Dugaanku terwujud pada sore hari yang cerah; seseorang dari lembaga ini menawariku pekerjaan. 

Beberapa minggu kemudian aku naik bus ke kota ini. Bus berangkat pukul 14.00 WIB dan tiba di Bogor pukul 05.35 WIB. Perjalanan panjang. Niatnya hanya ingin ke Bogor ternyata malah sekalian tour de Jateng-Jabar. Satu temanku bahkan bilang, “Gila, tua di jalan kamu.” Xixi.

Aku turun di terminal saat matahari belum terlalu tinggi dan langit masih biru gelap. Setelah menelpon seseorang untuk mengabarkan aku sampai dengan utuh, aku pesan taksi online. Selesai dengan urusan beres-beres, aku tidur sampai siang. Lalu aku menghabiskan waktu dengan membaca buku “Mengorganisir Rakyat” karya Roem Topatimasang dan penulis lainnya. Sorenya aku dan beberapa kawan jalan kaki ke kafe terdekat. Kami mengobrol sambil menikmati penampilan musik dari band kafe. Hari ini ditutup dengan kopi liong, telur dada goreng, sambal terasi dan nasi hangat.

Bogor mendung sejak pagi dan berkali-kali hujan.

[petrodragonicapocalypse]

entered the crazy world listening to gila monster just now and resurfaced at the end of the song with "King gizzard tour dates" and "cheap flights to luxembourg" open on my phone... girl what are you doing you're already seeing them in france. stop this

[coochiequeens]

Last season, Small came in 44th place in the CX Male Senior 18-22 division, and largely floundered while competing as a cyclist in men’s competitions." And within less than a year as a woman he was allowed to compete against women .

By Shay Woulahan December 11, 2023

A trans-identified male cyclist has won the Women’s Singlespeed national title at the 2023 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships, outraging women’s rights advocates. Kylie Small, formerly known as Kyle Small, had been competing in men’s races earlier this year.

Though Small has begun participating in women’s events, he was competing in the male division at USA Cycling competitions under his birth name as recently as April. Last season, Small came in 44th place in the CX Male Senior 18-22 division, and largely floundered while competing as a cyclist in men’s competitions.

But on December 8, Small competed as a “woman” at the USA Cyclocross National Championships in Louisville, Kentucky, taking gold in the Women’s Single Speed division with a time of 38 minutes and 19 seconds.

The fastest female in the race was Jennifer Malik, who was awarded second place. The results of the race led the International Council on Women’s Sports (ICONS) to condemn USA Cycling for continuing to allow males to self-identify into the women’s category.

After the championship, Small was interviewed on his success in women’s cycling by Evie Edwards, a representative from ICONS.

Smalls made no mention of his sex, instead crediting his win to “pushing gaps” and “clean dismounts.” During the interview, Small stated that the idea to compete in the women’s single speed competition came from one of his coaches who persuaded him to join the competition.

This is not the first time a male has taken first place in a women’s cycling championship in recent months.

Just weeks ago, two trans-identified males dominated a women’s category at the Illinois State Cyclocross Championships, topping the podium in the Women’s Single Speed category and taking home medals set aside for female racers. Tessa Johnson and Evelyn Williamson placed first and second, respectively, in the competition, leaving space for only one biological woman – Kristin Chalmers – on the podium.

Johnson also seized the gold in both the Women’s Single Speed and Category 1/2 races at the Chicago CycloCross Cup in October, with the latter also coming with $150 in prize money.

In June, trans-identified male Austin Killips took first place in the women’s category of a North Carolina cycling tour known as The Belgian Waffle Ride, adding to his expansive list of victories against female cyclists. Killips also placed first in the 2022 Tour of the Gila, an internationally-recognized elite cycling competition. Notably, the 2022 Tour was the first in the competition’s history where the prize money for both the male and female categories was equal. But following Killips’ win, two biological males walked away with the prize pots.

But the issue of males dominating women’s cycling competitions is not isolated to the United States.

Emily Bridges and Lilly Chant, two trans-identified males, took the first and second place spots, respectively, at the ThunderCrit race at the Herne Hill Velodrome in London in June of 2022. Jo Smith was the only female to step onto the winner’s podium, and was seen standing at third place with her child in a photo that began to circulate on social media after the race had finished.

In March of this year, after British cycling announced their plans to ban males from female cycling competitions, Bridges responded in a statement posted on his social media, calling the move a “violent act” and claiming British Cycling was furthering trans “genocide.”

USA Cycling also recently announced an update to their policy regarding trans-identified male athletes competing in women’s competitions.

Announced in June, the update will come into effect on January 1 of 2024. In a statement, the sporting body said that “trans athletes” will be divided into two categories; category A and category B. Category A cyclists will be required to reduce their testosterone below 2.5 nmol/L for at least two years and provide medical evidence of this at least 3 months before a competition. Category B cyclists will only need to complete a gender self identification form to move from the male competitions to the female competitions. These standards only apply when competing domestically.

Commenting on the policy update, USA Cycling’s CEO said: “The revision of our Transgender Participation Policy was a complex process guided by several factors. Foremost was the direction of our Board of Directors, who asked us to prioritize the balance between fairness and inclusion.”

“Our work encompassed a study of the UCI’s most recent review of the latest scientific literature, an assessment of the U.S. legal environment and similar policies from other sports organizations, and outreach to our athletes, club and team managers, and event organizers. As U.S. law and scientific findings evolve, we will use this as an opportunity to do further review and revisions of this policy as needed.”

[omegaradiowusb]

OCTOBER 21, 2023 (#361)

Population II: "Beau Bapteme" (***NEW) Borzoi: "Bonus Army" (***NEW) Split System: "On The Street" (***NEW) Honey Radar: "Rainbird / English Costume" Corker: "Sour Candy" (***NEW) JJ & The A's: "Head In A Vat" (***NEW) D. Sablu: "Live" For Tour King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard: "Gila Monster" (***NEW) FACS: "Slogan" (***NEW) Glaas: "Cruel Heart, Cold Summer" (***NEW) Heavy Lungs: "All Gas No Breaks" (***NEW) Porcelain: "C.O.A." (***NEW) Neckbolt: "Sort Of" (***NEW) Motorbike: "Throttle" (***NEW) Blessed: "Felt" (***NEW) Jus B: "No Gaze Inside Out" (***NEW) Divide & Dissolve: "Indignation" (***NEW) Death Index: "Patto Con Dio" Facet: "Automatic" (***NEW) S.M.I.L.E.: Lobotomy" Kal Marks: "Fuck That Guy" KEN Mode: "These Wires" (***NEW) Ditz: "Riverstone" (***NEW) Vangas: "Still" (***NEW) Mt. Phylzzz: "I Took A Selfie At The Protest So Now I'm A Good Person"

Here's some fined-tuned craziness for another deluxe Saturday night. This edition of Omega Radio showcases two hours of new, current, and favorite garage, noise rock, psych-, thunderous and smashed sounds - all in demolition derby form.

It's not over yet. Two more deluxe broadcasts to go before we wrap up Year 11 on the air. Where the wheel stops? Tune in in two weeks and find out.

November 4, 2023 (10PM New York City): final deluxe Autumn Omega + Year 11 broadcast.

[omegaplus]

# 4,509

Omega Radio for October 21, 2023; #361.

Population II: "Beau Bapteme"

Borzoi: "Bonus Army"

Split System: "On The Street"

Honey Radar: "Rainbird / English Costume"

Corker: "Sour Candy"

JJ & The A's: "Head In A Vat"

D. Sablu: "Live" For Tour

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard: "Gila Monster"

FACS: "Slogan"

Glaas: "Cruel Heart, Cold Summer"

Heavy Lungs: "All Gas No Breaks"

Porcelain: "C.O.A."

Neckbolt: "Sort Of"

Motorbike: "Throttle"

Blessed: "Felt"

Jus B: "No Gaze Inside Out"

Divide & Dissolve: "Indignation"

Death Index: "Patto Con Dio"

Facet: "Automatic"

S.M.I.L.E.: Lobotomy"

Kal Marks: "Fuck That Guy"

KEN Mode: "These Wires"

Ditz: "Riverstone"

Vangas: "Still"

Mr. Phylzzz: "I Took A Selfie At The Protest So Now I'm A Good Person"

Deluxe noise rock, psych-, and garage edition.

[sebiruhariini]

Perjalananan Gila 2023 (part 3)

The Dreamland

Finallyyy Belitong!!

Ternyata buanyak banget yaa yang mau nyebraang dari Bangka ke Belitong. Kebanyakan mereka adalah ASN yang habis dinas pelatihan di Bangka. Bahkan, ku sempat nguping di bandara (wkwk), ada mahasiswa asal Belitong yang bolak-balik Bangka setiap Jumat untuk kuliah di Bangka. Karena setelah kulihat-lihatpun, infrastruktur Bangka lebih maju dan sudah banyak kampus juga disana.

Sebelum terbang, aku dapat info dari rental motor/mobil semalam, kalau tak ada driver yang mau kalau naik motor ke daerah sana. Alhasil, dengan segala pertimbangan, ku sewa mobil dan drivernya. Memang sebetulnya agak gadi-ngadi kalau naik motor ke Belitong Timor, mengingat jalanannya masih banyak hutan apalagi ke daerah Replika Sekolah Laskar Pelangi (RSLP), 45-60 menit sendiri dari bandara. 

Di bandara, ada semacam tour guide yang bisa kita tanyakan terkait objek wisata yang ada di sana. Oks, dengan modal SKSD langsung tanya rute perjalanan hari itu. Akhirnya, menemukan ruteku, yakni bandara - RSLP (Manggar) - Museum Kata - Pantai Tanjong Tinggi (tempat syuting Laskar Pelangi) - Homestay. Selanjutnya, bertemu driver. Tak sulit menemukan driverku, ku manggilnya ‘Bang Dika’. Abangnya orang Belitong asli. Tipikal yang kalau ditanya baru jawab, okesip. Karena tau aku travel sendiri, baik juga lho abang ini mau direpotin ambil fotoku selama di objek wisata. wkwk. Makasih, Bang!

Btw karena hanya bawa 1 koper ukuran small dan 1 ransel, jadi paslah tak usah ke homestay dulu. Jadi, aku bawa semua barang di mobil. Perjalanan menuju Manggar kira-kira 1 jam. Di jalan, cuacanya panas-mendung-panas. “Tau rasa ko Hilma kalau maksa naik motor gimana jadinya tadi :/ “, batinku. Tak lupa ku memesan homestay dekat bandara dalam perjalanan ini.

Setelah sampai di RSLP, ku membayar tiket masuk seharga 10.000/orang. Gak nyangka ya Allah, bisa kesini.. secepat ini :’) Bangunan sekolah yang hanya kubisa lihat di layar sekarang aku bisa masuki dan duduk-duduk di dalamnya. Ke ruangan kepsek pak Harfan, ke pohon tempat manjat Mahar, lihat kayu penyangga sekolah, papan sekolah bertulisan SD Muhammadiyah Gantong.. Fabiayyi alaa irabbikuma tukadzziban..

Lama ku duduk di dalam kelas, hawanya panas, namun banyak semilir angin. Kebetulan hanya aku dan 1-2 pengunjung disana. Jadi, terasa lebih leluasa memerhatikan sekolah dan sekitarnya.

Nun jauh disana, grup chat asramaku agak heboh. Karena awalnya yang tahu aksi gilaku ini ya cuma Khonsa. Tiba-tiba ini anak udah nyebrang ke Belitong! Ada yang request video-call di sekolah, tapi akhirnya nyambungnya ke Khonsa wkw. Kuajak kelilling sekolah dan nostalgia scene film LP..

Setelah puas menghabiskan waktu di sana, aku beranjak ke destinasi berikutnya. Tapi, di sebrang replika, ternyata ada Rumah Keong Belitong. Okelah, gaskeun aja! 

Rumah Keong ini semacam tempat wisata yang sedang direnovasi, tapi masih bisa dimasuki dengan membayar tiket 5.000/orang. Duduk-duduk dan mencoba selfie. Seru dan panazzz. Disini aku baru sadar, kalau bareng keluarga atau teman-teman.. pasti akan lebih seru. Lebih tepatnya akan ada yang motoin haha.

Kami lanjutkan perjalanan ke Museum Kata, Museum Literasi Pertama di Indonesia, 15-20 menit dari RSLP. Karena sampai sana pas zuhur, jadi solat dulu di mushola dekat sana. Alhamdulillah, ramai mushola tu. Setelah solat, kumasuk museumnya. Feeling soooo excited semenjak dari luar museum. Catnya warna warni dan banyak bertuliskan kata-kata indah khas Andrea Hirata. Menggambarkan seni yang natural.. tiketnya seharga 50.000/orang, tetapi sudah termasuk guidebook tentang LP.

Aku suka banget dalamnya. Ada foto scene film LP, Sang Pemimpi, dsb. Feels like home. Buku-buku yang berjajar, tv-tv kuno yang disususun, suara drama musical LP, bangku-bangku kayu yang menambah kesan natural, dan lainnya.

Bagian tengah, ada kafe kopi yang saat itu sedang tutup. Kafe kopi tradisional yang masih menggunakan bara api. Di sebrang bangunan utama, ada hall yang banyak bertuliskan kalimat-kalimat dalam karya Andrea. 

Bagian belakang, aku juga suka. Ada semacam aula baca buku. Banyak foto scene film, spanduk launching buku baru beliau, dsb. Kalau saja tak diburu waktu melancong dalam sehari, aku mau lebih lama lagi duduk menyimak karya beliau di aula itu.

Selanjutnya, aku melanjutkan perjananan ke pantai. Namun, di tengah jalan, driver menghentikan mobilnya...

[hancentric]

Stray Kids tweeted :

Stray Kids(스트레이 키즈) 'SKZ-REPLAY' 외신 호평 세례… "글로벌 대세"

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ENG TRANS by straykidsvlives on Twitter

Stray Kids' 'SKZ-REPLAY' received favorable reviews from foreign media... "Global trend"

[This article is posted on 2022.12.23]

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[INA TRANS]

'SKZ-REPLAY' Stray Kids mendapatkan ulasan baik dari media asing... "Tren global"

[Artikel ini di post pada tanggal 2022.12.23]

Stray Kids, grup yang sedang naik daun secara global, telah merilis album digital "SKZ-REPLAY".

Stray Kids telah merilis album digital mereka, 'SKZ-REPLAY', pada tanggal 21 Desember 2022 pukul 6 malam dan membalas penggemar yang mengirimkan dukungan yang antusias di tahun ini. "SKZ-REPLAY" adalah bagian dari janji "STEP OUT 2022" yang diunggah pada 1 Januari 2022. Delapan lagu solo baru, dimana semua member berpartisipasi langsung dalam penulisan dan pembuatannya, menjukkan individualitas dan memuat sumber suara resmi dari lagu ciptaan sendiri yang dirilis melalui konten mereka, 'SKZ-RECORD' dan 'SKZ-PLAYER'. Anda bisa menemukan spektrum musik yang lebih luas.

Pada pagi hari di tanggal 22 Desember 2022, 'SKZ-REPLAY' Stray Kids menduduki puncak chart album iTunes di 32 negara, termasuk Amerika Serikat, Australia dan Kanada.

Title track, 'FAM (Korean ver.)', ditulis dan dibuat oleh unit produksi, 3RACHA. Suara hip-hop dari bass line memikat telinga, dan 'Baby Bread (Bayi Roti)' I.N, 'Dandy Boy (Cowok Baik)' Seungmin, 'Happiness (Kebahagiaan)' Felix, 'All-rounder (Serba Bisa) Quokka' Han, 'Musang dengan pesona yang memukau' Hyunjin, dan perkenalan member 'Tampan' yang diekspresikan dengan modifikasi yang penuh kasih sayang, seperti Lee Know dengan "4D", dan Bang Chan dengan "Leader Kanguru," meningkatkan keseruan dalam mendengarkannya. 'Stray Kids 2nd World Tour "MANIAC" Seoul Special (UNVEIL 11)' diadakan di KSPO DOME (bekas Gymnastics Arena) di Seoul pada 17-18 September tahun ini (tur dunia kedua "MANIAC" Seoul Special (Unveil 11)) pada pagi hari tanggal 22, video musik yang dipenuhi dengan panasnya adegan encore menempati posisi pertama di YouTube music video yang sedang tren di seluruh dunia, membuktikan minat yang panas/besar.

Baru-baru ini, Billboard Amerika Serikat mengumumkan '25 Lagu K-Pop Terbaik 2022' dan menempatkan 'MANIAC', title song dari 'ODDINARY', di posisi ke-5. "ODDINARY" adalah album #1 pertama Stray Kids di 'Billboard 200'. Title song 'MANIAC' ditujukan untuk orang-orang yang menyembunyikan diri mereka yang sebenarnya, jadi mereka perlu membagikan diri mereka yang sebenarnya agar mereka tidak merasa seperti 'maniak'. Ini adalah pesan yang tepat di masa ini, dan SKZ menyanyikan metafora dan dorongan hingga beat/ketukan gila untuk menunjukkan bahwa "mengekspresikan diri itu bagus." NME Inggris menyebut 3racha sebagai tim produksi jenius dan memasukkan 'MANIAC' dalam peringkat '25 lagu K-pop terbaik tahun 2022'. MTV memilih 'Charmer', sebuah lagu dari 'ODDINARY', sebagai '22 B-Sides K-Pop Terbaik 2022', dan 'MANIAC', '79 Lagu K-Pop Terbaik 2022' oleh teenVOGUE, total ada tiga lagu yang naik, termasuk 'Charmer' dan title song 'CASE 143' dari 'MAXIDENT', yang menduduki peringkat pertama di 'Billboard 200' kedua.

Sementara itu, Stray Kids hadir di '2022 Asia Artist Awards di Jepang' dan memenangkan penghargaan Album of the Year untuk yang kedua kalinya dalam dua tahun secara berturut-turut. Pada '2022 MAMA Awards' mereka memenangkan tiga penghargaan.

Reporter Kyungho Lee sky@mtstarnews.com

[soulofarabia]

Unlocking the Secrets of Desert Adventures

The desert—often viewed as a barren wasteland—holds within it a wealth of secrets waiting to be uncovered. From vast, rolling dunes to rugged canyons and ancient oases, deserts offer an unparalleled adventure that is as mysterious as it is beautiful. Whether you’re venturing across the golden sands of the Middle East, navigating the arid landscapes of the American Southwest, or exploring the vastness of the African Sahara, desert adventures are a journey unlike any other. Here’s how you can unlock the secrets of these unique terrains and make the most of your desert adventure desert adventures tourism dubai

1. Embrace the Beauty of the Dunes

Deserts are famous for their expansive dunes that seem to stretch endlessly under the hot sun. The golden sand contrasts sharply with the blue sky, creating a breathtaking landscape that can feel otherworldly. But beyond the surface beauty lies the heart of a desert adventure.

One of the most iconic desert experiences is a dune safari. In places like the Sahara Desert in Africa, the Arabian Desert in the Middle East, or the Sonoran Desert in North America, you can embark on guided dune treks or dune-bashing excursions, where you’re driven in off-road vehicles through towering sand hills. The rush of descending a steep dune at high speed or the thrill of sandboarding down a slope will leave you with an adrenaline-filled experience that few landscapes can offer.

For a more serene experience, a camel trek is the quintessential desert adventure. Riding these magnificent creatures through the soft sands of the desert allows you to travel at a slower pace, immersing yourself fully in the desert’s beauty. These excursions often take you to remote locations, where you can witness stunning desert sunsets and star-filled skies at night, offering a truly peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

2. Explore Desert Wildlife

Despite the common perception of deserts as barren environments, they are teeming with life, often in the most unexpected places. A desert adventure offers the chance to witness unique and resilient wildlife that has adapted to survive in extreme conditions.

In the Arabian Desert, for example, you might spot the graceful Arabian oryx, a species that was once thought to be extinct in the wild. The Sahara is home to the endangered Barbary lion, while the American Southwest is known for its striking desert reptiles, including rattlesnakes and the colorful Gila monster. Birds like the falcon and desert eagle also call these arid landscapes home.

For animal lovers, desert safaris offer an opportunity to spot these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. Many tours are guided by experts who can provide insights into how these animals survive in the heat, where they find water, and how they’ve adapted to such harsh conditions.

3. Dive into Desert History and Culture

Deserts have long been home to ancient civilizations, and the remnants of these cultures are scattered throughout many of the world’s deserts. A desert adventure offers not only the chance to experience the natural beauty of the landscape but also to uncover the history and cultural significance of the region.

In the Arabian Desert, you can explore the lost city of Petra in Jordan, a UNESCO World Heritage site that dates back to the 4th century BC. Carved into the rose-red cliffs, the city was once a thriving center for trade and culture. Visiting Petra feels like stepping into another world, with its elaborate tombs, temples, and water systems that were created in the heart of the desert.

Similarly, the Namib Desert in southern Africa is home to the ancient ruins of the Kingdom of Damaraland, where prehistoric rock art offers a glimpse into the lives of early human inhabitants. The rich history of the desert’s indigenous tribes, such as the Bedouins of the Arabian Desert and the Tuareg people of the Sahara, can also be explored through local guides who share their stories and knowledge of desert survival, customs, and traditions.

In the American Southwest, the cliff dwellings and rock art of the ancient Anasazi people in places like Canyon de Chelly and Mesa Verde are testaments to the human ingenuity that allowed civilizations to thrive in the harsh desert environment.

4. Experience Desert Stargazing

Deserts are known for their clear skies and lack of light pollution, making them some of the best places on Earth for stargazing. With the wide, open sky above and the absence of artificial lights, the desert becomes a natural observatory, where you can witness constellations, shooting stars, and even the Milky Way in all its glory.

Desert stargazing experiences are available in many parts of the world, with some desert resorts offering telescope rentals, stargazing guides, and even evening astronomy workshops. In places like the Wadi Rum Desert in Jordan or the Atacama Desert in Chile, the skies are so clear that you can spot planets, galaxies, and nebulae with the naked eye, making it a surreal experience for astronomy enthusiasts.

For a truly magical experience, spend a night in a desert camp, where you can sleep under the stars. Whether you're in the vast Sahara or the deep Arabian Desert, a night in the desert is unforgettable. The crisp air, the eerie quiet, and the shimmering stars overhead all combine to create an atmosphere of peace and wonder.

5. Learn Desert Survival Skills

A unique aspect of desert adventures is the opportunity to learn survival skills tailored to the extreme conditions of the desert. Many desert tours and expeditions offer survival training, teaching you how to navigate the desert, find water, and build shelter in case of an emergency.

Survival experts guide you through practical lessons in finding your way in the desert, identifying signs of wildlife, and using natural resources to stay safe and comfortable. For many, this hands-on experience can add a thrilling and educational layer to the adventure, making you feel like a true desert explorer.

6. Stay in Desert Resorts and Eco-Lodges

While the desert offers wild, rugged landscapes, it also provides luxurious accommodations that bring together comfort and nature. Many deserts around the world boast stunning desert resorts, eco-lodges, and boutique camps that blend seamlessly with the surroundings.

In places like Dubai or Abu Dhabi, desert resorts offer five-star amenities, private pools, and even camel rides right outside your door. In Morocco, eco-lodges tucked away in the dunes provide a more rustic experience while ensuring comfort, with beautifully decorated tents and locally sourced meals.

These accommodations allow you to enjoy the desert’s beauty and serenity while still experiencing luxury, making them perfect for those seeking an adventurous yet comfortable escape.The desert is a place of paradoxes, where extreme conditions give birth to surprising beauty and life. From sand dunes that seem to stretch into infinity to the rich history and culture embedded in the landscape, desert adventures unlock a world of exploration and discovery. Whether you’re looking for adrenaline-fueled activities, cultural immersion, or peaceful reflection under the stars, the desert holds endless possibilities for the adventurer at heart. So, pack your bags, prepare for the heat, and set out to uncover the secrets of the desert—it’s a journey you’ll never forget travel and tourism agencies in dubai

[uyungpin]

Halooo... Ini hari Jum'at. Haha

Semalaman sulit tidur, seperti bocah yg akan pergi tour, excited bangeeetttt.. Maklum ya, sudah lama aku ingin naik kereta tapi belum kesampaian.

Hari ini aku bangun lebih pagi, siapkan semua keperluan caca, dan sedikit beberes lemari. Kereta berangkat pukul 09:35 tapi aku tetap berangkat selayaknya jam kerja. (Namanya juga bolos) jangan di tiruu!!!. Hahaha

Masih sempat ke kantor, setelah itu pergi naik gojek ke tempat dimana aku ketemu dia. Oh ya melancong kali ini bersama bapak-bapak 37 tahun yang baik hati, hehe

Matanya kecil tapi tatapannya seperti elang, kulitnya sawo matang dengan tinggi kira-kira 170cm, senyum nya manis dengan gigi taring kecilnya, berkumis dan ber janggut sedikit, berusia matang tapi berjiwa muda dan bergelora. Hehe

Manusia baik ini pandai sekali berkata manis, kalau saja 100 wanita bicara dengannya bisa jadi 90% akan terpikat. Aku? Tentu tidaaakkk aku tergolong 10% nya.. Hahaha.. Beluumm.... Hatiku yang membatu ini belum melunak lagi.. Bisa jadi sebentar lagi karna sepertinya ada yg mulai kurasakan.. Duh malu akuuu...

Dia manusia pekerja keras, entah kenapa dimataku dia selalu kereen.. Iya betul, dia bapak2 yang ada di ceritaku sebelumnya, aku selalu suka menceritakannya lagi dan lagi walau dari awal. Hehe

Oke sudah,. Singkatnya pak gojek dan aku sudah sampai. Aku turun dan sampaikan terimakasih, dia datang dengan helm kuning nya, kita menuju ke St. Gubeng baru. Masih 08:45, masih ±1jam lagi kereta tiba. Beli roti dan air dulu, karna kita belum sempat sarapan. Print out ticket, checkin lalu kita duduk di bangku tunggu.. Cukup lama, cukup banyak yg kita bicarakan, ringan, tapi tidak berhenti.. Sesekali tersenyum saling menatap.. Speaker stasiun sudah berbunyi, katanya kereta eksekutif Arjuno express sudah tiba.. Kita berdiri berjalan menuju kereta. Gerbong 3, seat 13B-C .. Dapat tempat duduk paling ujung, tanpa pijakan kaki. Gimana lagi, hanya kursi ini yg tersisa berjajar, yg lain kursi 1 . Hehe

Mataku berat, sungguh kebangetan aku soal ngatuk, dimanapun aku bisa tidur. Haha. Tapi mungkin ini karna tidurku yg tidak nyenyak semalam. Kita bicara banyak sekali, serasa di bacakan dongeng. Dan yaaa begitulah aku tertidur. Tidak terasa kubuka mata tiba-tiba sampai di St. Lawang, 15 menit lagi kita sampai di tujuan, St. Malang. Dalam 2jam perjalanan, tanganku di genggam tak dilepas. Wah kurasa benar-benar jatuh cinta padaku bapak iniii. Tapi aku tidak menolak, duh gila. Haahhaah

Aku ngantuk. Ku lanjutkan besok ya.. Byee

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