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Comment on What are your favorite music videos? in ~music
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Comment on Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 - Qualifying and Race Discussion in ~sports.motorsports
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Comment on Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 - Qualifying and Race Discussion in ~sports.motorsports
JCPhoenix Link ParentYeah that was a bizarre full SC. I know that collision between Yuki and Sainz did serious damage to Sainz' sidepods, but it didn't seem like there was that much debris on the track. Plus, the SC...Yeah that was a bizarre full SC. I know that collision between Yuki and Sainz did serious damage to Sainz' sidepods, but it didn't seem like there was that much debris on the track. Plus, the SC took forever to end.
And, at least on F1TV, there was a replay of Max's overtake of Gasly, after the race finished.
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Comment on Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 - Qualifying and Race Discussion in ~sports.motorsports
JCPhoenix LinkGoddamn, what a race! Everytime I looked away, even momentarily, felt like I missed something. Extreme opposite of last weekend's snoozer at Sazuka. So many battles and overtakes across the field....Goddamn, what a race! Everytime I looked away, even momentarily, felt like I missed something. Extreme opposite of last weekend's snoozer at Sazuka. So many battles and overtakes across the field.
I've realized I want to see Ferrari get better. Because that fighting between Charles and Lando was so good. I want to see more of that.
But also same with Red Bull. At one point, Max couldn't even pass up a Haas. He was even falling back from it! Towards the end of the race, Max took forever to pass up Pedro Gaseoso! He did on the final lap, but still. At least both Max and Yuki finished in the points though!
Back to Senor Gaseoso, what a drive. Started P4 and ended P7, which is still very respectable. Not gonna lie, kinda expected him to be further down the order pretty quickly.
Great race. I want to see more of this; hopefully Jeddah will deliver.
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Comment on Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 - Qualifying and Race Discussion in ~sports.motorsports
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Comment on Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 - Qualifying and Race Discussion in ~sports.motorsports
JCPhoenix Link ParentGot some more FIA penalty decisions: Car 12 (ANT) and Car 63 (RUS). PDFs, both links. Explanations in the PDFs, but it's same for both.Got some more FIA penalty decisions:
Car 12 (ANT) and Car 63 (RUS). PDFs, both links.
FACT: Entering fast lane in the pit lane before a re-start time was confirmed.
INFRINGEMENT: Breach of Article 12.2.1 i) of the International Sporting Code and non-compliance with
Race Director’s Event Note (item 19, document 23).DECISION: Drop of 1 grid position for the next Race in which the driver participates.
Explanations in the PDFs, but it's same for both.
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Comment on Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 - Qualifying and Race Discussion in ~sports.motorsports
JCPhoenix Link ParentInterestingly, looks like Hulkenberg got his time in Q1 deleted for track limits [PDF]. But it was decided almost an hour later, near of after the end of Quali. If this holds—and it should since...Interestingly, looks like Hulkenberg got his time in Q1 deleted for track limits [PDF]. But it was decided almost an hour later, near of after the end of Quali.
If this holds—and it should since track limits are pretty clear cut—Alex got screwed. If it had been decided earlier, during or right after Q1, Alex likely would've made the cut into Q2.
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Comment on Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 - Qualifying and Race Discussion in ~sports.motorsports
JCPhoenix (edited )LinkOof, Ocon into the barriers in Q2. That looked like a hard hit, too. Gonna be lots of work for the team before tomorrow. Kinda got surprising there during Q1 for Red Bull. Both cars didn't have a...Oof, Ocon into the barriers in Q2. That looked like a hard hit, too. Gonna be lots of work for the team before tomorrow.
Kinda got surprising there during Q1 for Red Bull. Both cars didn't have a time yet when the Checkered flag was out. But both Max and Yuki did make it out of Q1. And even out of Q2 into Q3! Though Max starting tomorrow at P7 is big yikes. On the other hand, P10 for Yuki is exactly where he needs to be for himself, IMO.
Another poor showing for Lawson; P17 tomorrow. On other side of the garage, great for Hadjar to move to Q2! Though he didn't make it out. He's starting P12 tomorrow.
Sainz (P8) and Gasly did excellent, getting into Q3. Disappointed that Albon couldn't make it out of Q1, but at least one of the Williams is in the Top 10. And in the end Gasly will start P5!
For the rookies, Antonelli will start P4! Kid's quick. Doohan is P11, Hadjar P12, Bortoleto P18, and Bearman P20. Which is really surprising for Ollie.
Russell had an impressive final run in Q3...but Piastri beat him by .168 seconds for P1! Maybe a hot take, but this is why I rate Piastri over Norris (P6). Lando is great. I could see him being a WDC. But feel like Piastri might get their first.
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Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 - Qualifying and Race Discussion
Warning: this post may contain spoilers
As requested last week, I'm doing something different for this race. This will be a discussion post for both Qualification and the Grand Prix itself. Or anything else concerning this weekend: Free Practices, Formula 2, Formula 3, whatever. There's also a Formula E in Miami race this weekend and an INDYCAR race in Long Beach on Sunday. Plus MotoGP in Qatar and IMSA also in Long Beach.
I'll post Quali results here. Plus, as usual, the race results. Maybe one of our cool, seemingly never sleeping, Tildes mods can rename the post after everything is finished!
Qualification Session:
Saturday, April 12, 2025 - 16:00 UTC / 12:00p US EDTBahrain Grand Prix:
Sunday, April 13, 2025 - 15:00 UTC / 11:00a US EDTNext race:
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Jeddah Corniche Circuit
Sunday, April 20, 2025Grand Prix Results, Provisional -- SPOILER
Pos No Driver Car Laps Time/retired Pts 1 81 Oscar Piastri McLaren Mercedes 57 1:35:39.435 25 2 63 George Russell Mercedes 57 +15.499s 18 3 4 Lando Norris McLaren Mercedes 57 +16.273s 15 4 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 57 +19.679s 12 5 44 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 57 +27.993s 10 6 1 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT 57 +34.395s 8 7 10 Pierre Gasly Alpine Renault 57 +36.002s 6 8 31 Esteban Ocon Haas Ferrari 57 +44.244s 4 9 22 Yuki Tsunoda Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT 57 +45.061s 2 10 87 Oliver Bearman Haas Ferrari 57 +47.594s 1 11 12 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 57 +48.016s 0 12 23 Alexander Albon Williams Mercedes 57 +48.839s 0 13 27 Nico Hulkenberg Kick Sauber Ferrari 57 +53.472s 0 14 6 Isack Hadjar Racing Bulls Honda RBPT 57 +56.314s 0 15 7 Jack Doohan Alpine Renault 57 +57.806s 0 16 14 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes 57 +60.340s 0 17 30 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls Honda RBPT 57 +64.435s 0 18 18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes 57 +65.489s 0 19 5 Gabriel Bortoleto Kick Sauber Ferrari 57 +66.872s 0 NC 55 Carlos Sainz Williams Mercedes 45 DNF 0 *Provisional results. Note - Lawson received a five-second time penalty for causing a collision and a 10-second time penalty for causing a collision. Doohan received a five-second time penalty for track limit infringements.
DOTD: Lewis Hamilton
Source: F1.com
FINALIZED Qualifying Results/Starting Grid -- SPOILER
Pos No Driver Car Time 1 81 Oscar Piastri McLaren Mercedes 1:29.841 2 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:30.175 3 63 George Russell Mercedes 1:30.009 4 10 Pierre Gasly Alpine Renault 1:30.216 5 12 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 1:30.213 6 4 Lando Norris McLaren Mercedes 1:30.267 7 1 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT 1:30.423 8 55 Carlos Sainz Williams Mercedes 1:30.680 9 44 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 1:30.772 10 22 Yuki Tsunoda Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT 1:31.303 11 7 Jack Doohan Alpine Renault 1:31.245 12 6 Isack Hadjar Racing Bulls Honda RBPT 1:31.271 13 14 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes 1:31.886 14 31 Esteban Ocon Haas Ferrari 15 23 Alexander Albon Williams Mercedes 16 27 Nico Hulkenberg Kick Sauber Ferrari 1:32.067 17 30 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls Honda RBPT 1:32.165 18 5 Gabriel Bortoleto Kick Sauber Ferrari 1:32.186 19 18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes 1:32.283 20 87 Oliver Bearman Haas Ferrari 1:32.373 10 votes -
Comment on What is one of the coolest museums you've visited? in ~travel
JCPhoenix LinkThe Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago is probably my favorite museum. I went a few years back as an adult. I'd been as a kid when my family lived in Chicago or after we moved, when we'd...The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago is probably my favorite museum. I went a few years back as an adult. I'd been as a kid when my family lived in Chicago or after we moved, when we'd visit. But I didn't really remember much. Anyway, they have SO many exhibits. When I went a few years ago, I thought I'd spend a couple hours there at most. No, I spent literally the whole day there. I looked at and read EVERYTHING and it was all so fascinating. I loved the section on PNW native tribal art.
Parents and I recently went to the National Museum of Natural History here in Washington, DC -- which is part of the Smithsonian -- and it was awesome, too. Their gemstone and minerals collection is absolutely amazing. Who doesn't like shiny rocks and crystals?
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Comment on What is one of the coolest museums you've visited? in ~travel
JCPhoenix Link ParentWent there as a kid and loved it. When I was a teenager, my friends drove across the state (we were from Kansas City) to visit. And it was just as cool then as it was when I was a kid.Went there as a kid and loved it. When I was a teenager, my friends drove across the state (we were from Kansas City) to visit. And it was just as cool then as it was when I was a kid.
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Comment on US considers adjusting port fee plan for Chinese vessels after pushback, sources say in ~society
JCPhoenix Link ParentCPKC has tracks all the way down Mexico. Maybe the Mexican ports can pick up some of the slack. I thought I heard that some Mexican state is also building a new port on the Pacific-side. Or just...CPKC has tracks all the way down Mexico. Maybe the Mexican ports can pick up some of the slack. I thought I heard that some Mexican state is also building a new port on the Pacific-side.
Or just skip it all because who the fuck even knows what's happening in this country day-to-day anymore. Sigh.
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Comment on Which challenging book was worth the effort for you? in ~books
JCPhoenix Link ParentI read Catch-22 in high school. It wasn't required reading, but it was on a list that we had to pick from. Definitely one of my favorites. And yeah, I had to do the same. Re-reading a chapter I...I read Catch-22 in high school. It wasn't required reading, but it was on a list that we had to pick from. Definitely one of my favorites. And yeah, I had to do the same. Re-reading a chapter I just finished. Finishing a chapter, then going back to another chapter to make sure I was understanding what was happening since it's not written linearly. But I enjoyed it a lot. I always wanted to re-read the whole back, but I never did. I should.
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Comment on Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix 2025 - Results in ~sports.motorsports
JCPhoenix Link ParentIf I hadn't been messing around with a new phone I bought, trying to get it activated and data transferred over, I'm pretty sure I would've fallen asleep. Honestly, I barely watched any of the...If I hadn't been messing around with a new phone I bought, trying to get it activated and data transferred over, I'm pretty sure I would've fallen asleep. Honestly, I barely watched any of the race, even though I had it up on one of my screens. I watched the first few laps, Max and Lando's little drag race out of the pits, and like the last 5 laps or so. I'd occasionally glance over, see nothing was happening, and go back to what I was doing.
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Comment on Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix 2025 - Results in ~sports.motorsports
JCPhoenix Link ParentFor sure! I can try next weekend's Bahrain race. I'll put a reminder in my phone to start it on Saturday. And I'll start it before quali begins. We'll skip the Free Practice sessions, though if...For sure! I can try next weekend's Bahrain race. I'll put a reminder in my phone to start it on Saturday. And I'll start it before quali begins. We'll skip the Free Practice sessions, though if there's interest in the future, I can start the thread even earlier.
I think I or someone else once tried the r/formula1 -style separate discussions for quali and race day, but we sadly have so few F1 fans around here, it made more sense to just do one post-race. But maybe we've got more fans since.
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Comment on Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix 2025 - Results in ~sports.motorsports
JCPhoenix (edited )LinkWhile Yuki's quali kinda took the winds out of his sails, him finishing P12 from P14 is pretty close to where he needs to be. Would've been nice to at least see him in the points at like P10, but...While Yuki's quali kinda took the winds out of his sails, him finishing P12 from P14 is pretty close to where he needs to be. Would've been nice to at least see him in the points at like P10, but I'd still call this is a success. At least compared to Lawson's performance in the first two races in the RB. If Yuki can get into the midfield points regularly, I think he'll be good. Obviously he'll eventually need to start skirmishing in the Top 6, but let's give him some time.
Speaking of Lawson, that was a poor showing in the other, other White Bull. He finished down in P17 from P13. That said, I didn't watch his race -- I don't think he wasn't shown on broadcast at all -- so not sure if that's just typical White Bulls strategy screw-ups or what. Either way, not a great start for a Formula 1 career. But maybe he'll pick it up going forward. First race post-swap; let's see what happens.
On the other hand, Hadjar finished P8 (starting P7) and scored his maiden points, which is a great showing for a rookie!
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Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix 2025 - Results
Warning: this post may contain spoilers
Overheard in the Cooldown Room:
Piastri: "That's all the highlights? That's all that happened in that race?
Norris: "Nothing happened. I didn't think there was one overtake [laughs]."
Piastri: "For a race that felt like it was pretty flat out, nothing...nothing happened."
Haha, never change, Oscar. Never change.
I'm going to bed.
Next race:
Bahrain Grand Prix
Bahrain International Circuit
Sunday, April 13, 2025Grand Prix Results -- SPOILER
Pos No Driver Car Laps Time/retired Pts 1 1 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT 53 1:22:06.983 25 2 4 Lando Norris McLaren Mercedes 53 +1.423s 18 3 81 Oscar Piastri McLaren Mercedes 53 +2.129s 15 4 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 53 +16.097s 12 5 63 George Russell Mercedes 53 +17.362s 10 6 12 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 53 +18.671s 8 7 44 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 53 +29.182s 6 8 6 Isack Hadjar Racing Bulls Honda RBPT 53 +37.134s 4 9 23 Alexander Albon Williams Mercedes 53 +40.367s 2 10 87 Oliver Bearman Haas Ferrari 53 +54.529s 1 11 14 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes 53 +57.333s 0 12 22 Yuki Tsunoda Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT 53 +58.401s 0 13 10 Pierre Gasly Alpine Renault 53 +62.122s 0 14 55 Carlos Sainz Williams Mercedes 53 +74.129s 0 15 7 Jack Doohan Alpine Renault 53 +81.314s 0 16 27 Nico Hulkenberg Kick Sauber Ferrari 53 +81.957s 0 17 30 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls Honda RBPT 53 +82.734s 0 18 31 Esteban Ocon Haas Ferrari 53 +83.438s 0 19 5 Gabriel Bortoleto Kick Sauber Ferrari 53 +83.897s 0 20 18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes 52 +1 lap 0 DOTD: Yuki Tsunoda
Additional info from Multiviewer.
Source: F1.com
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
JCPhoenix LinkI took a 4-day weekend since my parents have been in town since Tuesday night. I went to work on Wednesday and left them to entertain themselves (which they got out and did thanks to the Metro),...I took a 4-day weekend since my parents have been in town since Tuesday night. I went to work on Wednesday and left them to entertain themselves (which they got out and did thanks to the Metro), but I spent Thurs and Friday hanging out with them. It was cool having a little staycation and playing tourist here in DC. I've only been here for ~7mo, and I haven't gone out exploring as much as I wanted because I'm a hermit, so it was nice to get out do things. We went to the National Air & Space Museum and National Museum of Natural History; both are Smithsonian Institutions. We walked and Metro'd around DC, and I took them to Union Market. We walked like 7-8mi total. We were on our feet for practically 8-9hrs straight. My feet were throbbing by the time we got back in the evening!
Yesterday (Friday), we went to Annapolis, which is like 45min away by car. Such a cool and cute city. Clearly a place that's been around since colonial times. We had lunch there and spent a couple hours walking around and peeking into shops and taking pics of the old buildings. I'll definitely be go there again, especially since it's so close.
They fly home later today (Saturday). Which I'll be sad about; they, along with my younger brother, live in Las Vegas. Practically opposite sides of the country, so we don't get to see each other often. But since they loved DC and the area, and I live here now, I'm hoping they'll come visit more frequently.
That said, I'm kinda ready for them to head back. I just want the rest of the weekend to be chill, so I can do my usual, uninterrupted: gaming!
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Comment on Are any of you fans of the older Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons games? in ~games
JCPhoenix LinkMy first was "Harvest Moon GB" on my Game Boy Pocket. That's also the only one I "beat." I remember going hard on that game, especially during family vacations. These were often several hours long...My first was "Harvest Moon GB" on my Game Boy Pocket. That's also the only one I "beat." I remember going hard on that game, especially during family vacations. These were often several hours long car rides, so I spent a lot of time staring at that tiny screen, trying to efficiently water my crops and harvest everything and sell it all.
The only other one I tried was "Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley" on the PSP. But I couldn't get into it. I wanted to, but just wasn't happening. Haven't tried another HM since.
I have played a bit of Stardew Valley, but that was several years ago now. But only like 6hrs. I do want to go back at some point, but I haven't had that itch to do so. And judging from my history with these farming games, probably gonna be awhile longer. I know some people play Stardew leisurely and stress-free, but that's not how I play. I tend to go for efficiency and figuring out the right "schedule," which can get tedious. So HM- and SV-type games aren't necessarily relaxing games for me.
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Comment on ‘This unlawful impost must fall’: Conservative group sues US President Donald Trump claiming tariffs are ‘unconstitutional exercise of legislative power’ in ~society
JCPhoenix Link ParentProbably not much different from having SCOTUS "make law." When there are difficult or controversial choices to be made, seems like both the President and Congress sometimes leave it to the...Probably not much different from having SCOTUS "make law." When there are difficult or controversial choices to be made, seems like both the President and Congress sometimes leave it to the Justices. Those appointed, unelected, serving-for-life Justices. If the Court makes a decision that people don't like, the elected don't have to worry about it and neither do the unelected.
For Congress and ceding powers to the President, I wonder how much of that is related to fear of the electorate and actually having to take a side on something, on the record. The House, in particular, with their two year terms means a Rep can get the boot pretty quickly if the tides change quickly. So make the President, with their 4-yr term, make the hard decisions that Congress should be making.
That said, I don't think that explains a Senator abdicating their responsibilities. They have a 6yr term, outlasting a President. Though the President is term-limited, where Senators aren't. So there's still some fear of being voted out by The People.
Right now, it's obviously fear of Trump & MAGA or being a true believer that's driving Congressional GOP give their powers away. But that doesn't explain the decades and decades of Congress giving away powers to the Executive. Unless it's strictly "I don't wanna get voted out!" Which I don't necessarily doubt.
Pretty much anything by Jungle. The dancing is fantastic.
Jungle - Candle Flame
Jungle - Holding On
Jungle - Casio
Jungle - Julia
Some others I like:
Ángela Aguilar - La Llorona // Visually, just a cool feel.
Deee-Lite - Groove Is In The Heart
Diplo (ft. Nicky Da B) - Express Yourself
DJ Zinc - 'Show Me'
Salyu x Salyu - ただのともだち // I actually don't know the title in English.
Alex Gaudino feat. Crystal Waters - Destination Calabria // I'm not gonna lie...it's just incredibly hot.