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World Record of the Day

Posted: 31 May 2012 12:48 PM PDT


The Guinness World Records’ hotly contested title for tightest parallel parking has changed hands for the fifth time in two years, with Chinese driver Han Yue sneaking his new Mini into a space just 5.91 inches longer than his car. Yue’s achievement eclipses Patrik Folco’s previous record of 8.66 inches, which was considered to be unbeatable when he set it last month.

[vvv]


Tagged: parallel parking, World Record

Say What Now of the Day

Posted: 31 May 2012 12:44 PM PDT

- Say What Now of the Day


Vanderbilt head football coach James Franklin said in an interview Wednesday that the appearance of coaches’ wives factors into the interview process:

I’ve been saying it for a long time, I will not hire an assistant coach until I’ve seen his wife. If she looks the part, and she’s a D-1 recruit, then you got a chance to get hired. That’s part of the deal.

He continued:

There’s a very strong correlation between having the confidence, going up and talking to a women, and being quick on your feet and having some personality and confidence and being fun and articulate, than it is walking into a high school and recruiting a kid and selling him.

Franklin took to Twitter today after his comments made the rounds: “My foot doesn’t taste good, I hope I did not offend any1, I love & respect ALL,have a great day, enjoy the fam & don’t forget 2 #AnchorDown”

[cbssports]


Tagged: james franklin, Say What Now, vanderbilt football

Lunchtime Links

Posted: 31 May 2012 11:46 AM PDT

- Lunchtime Links


Today on The Daily What Geek: Game of Thrones‘ Arya Stark takes the Cinnamon Challenge

Elsewhere on the Internets:

  • Dissected: A Formula One racing car
  • Permanent: George W. Bush’s presence in the White House, after the unveiling of his official portrait
  • Reviewed: “That Guy’s Face,” on Yelp
  • Unrepentant: Two girls who stole a bunch of money from the Girl Scouts
  • Debated: Whether it’s murder when a pregnant woman attempts suicide and the baby dies

Lunchtime List: 15 Famous Art-Influenced Album Covers

[image: theclearlydope]


Tagged: Lunchtime Links

Breaking: John Edwards Verdict of the Day

Posted: 31 May 2012 11:38 AM PDT

- Breaking: John Edwards Verdict of the Day


Lawyers for John Edwards asked for a mistrial today after jurors reached a unanimous verdict on just one count; the prosecution has requested they continue deliberating.

Edwards faces six felony charges stemming from allegations that he violated election laws when he allegedly tried to cover up an affair using campaign money.

[thetwoway]


Tagged: guilty, john edwards verdict

Life-Altering Invention of the Day

Posted: 31 May 2012 11:29 AM PDT

- Life-Altering Invention of the Day


The Sprayracha is a thing. A thing that actually works. Holy schnikes.

[worldsbestever]


Tagged: sprayracha, sriracha

This Is Why Cats Have 9 Lives of the Day

Posted: 31 May 2012 10:50 AM PDT

- This Is Why Cats Have 9 Lives of the Day


One life down, eight to go: This 2-month-old kitten was recently found wedged inside a car’s exhaust system, with just its head and a paw sticking out. When the car’s driver realized the animal was still alive, he rushed the part — and kitten — to the local fire department, where the kitten was cut out.

According to fire commander Coronel Candido Cleber:

The kitten was cold and must have climbed into the engine to try to warm up. But when the driver started the engine he was suddenly sucked in. It’s a miracle he was still alive. The driver drove around for hours before deciding to find out what was wrong.

Now for the good news — the kitten had intestinal surgery and is now recovering at a sanctuary in Brazil.

[metro]


Tagged: miracle cat, this is why cats have 9 lives

Movie Trailer of the Day

Posted: 31 May 2012 10:33 AM PDT


“Jason Bourne was the tip of the iceberg.”

The Bourne Legacy introduces us to new hero Aaron Cross (Jeremy Renner), a genetically-altered agent whose life-or-death stakes were triggered by the events of the first three films. Tony Gilbert is back as director; Albert Finney, Joan Allen, David Strathairn, and Scott Glenn reprise their original roles; and series newcomers Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Stacy Keach, and Oscar Isaac also star.

In theaters August 3.

[collider]


Tagged: Movie Trailer, The Bourne Legacy

Breaking DOMA News of the Day

Posted: 31 May 2012 10:08 AM PDT

- Breaking DOMA News of the Day


In a victory for gay marriage advocates that rivals the enormity of Proposition 8 in California, the First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Boston today upheld a lower court’s ruling and declared the federal Defense of Marriage Act unconsitutional.

From the court’s opinion:

“[M]any Americans believe that marriage is the union of a man and a woman, and most Americans live in states where that is the law today. One virtue of federalism is that it permits this diversity of governance based on local choice, but this applies as well to the states that have chosen to legalize same-sex marriage. Under current Supreme Court authority, Congress’ denial of federal benefits to same-sex couples lawfully married in Massachusetts has not been adequately supported by any permissible federal interest.”

Expect the ruling to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

[politico]

Fraggle Rock Movie of the Day

Posted: 31 May 2012 10:00 AM PDT

- Fraggle Rock Movie of the Day


It’s official: A Fraggle Rock movie is happening.

Rango co-writer Jim Byrkit and former Cartoon Network exec Alex Manugian will pen the script, and The Jim Henson Co. and the Montecito Picture Co. are producing.

No word yet on when production will begin.

[hollywoodreporter]


Tagged: fraggle rock movie

Morning Fluff

Posted: 31 May 2012 09:45 AM PDT


Baby elephant Donna brushes up on her Pilates football soccer skills at a zoo in England.

(Heads up — cutest faceplant ever by a 2-year-old Asian elephant.)

[bestweekever]


Tagged: morning fluff, soccer elephant