http://www.mail.com/subjects/8046-record-setting-events.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/8046-record-setting-events.html http://www.mail.com/news/world/2103124-pentagon-record-plan-wont-help-vet-backlog.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has decided to buy a new computerized health records system to be able to better share and merge its data with the Department of Veterans Affairs, but officials cautioned that it was part of a "long-term modernization" effort and would not help ease the backlog in VA disability claims. The announcement Wednesday came on a da... Wed, 22 May 2013 21:55:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2103124-pentagon-record-plan-wont-help-vet-backlog.html 2013-05-22T21:55:08Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2099726-pigeon-sale-yields-world-record-feathered-bolt.html BRUSSELS (AP) — Flying high above Europe's economic crisis, a local lightning-fast pigeon called Bolt became the world's most expensive racing bird when his Belgian breeder sold it for 310,000 euros ($400,000) to a Chinese businessman. One-year-old Bolt, named after the Jamaican Olympic superstar sprinter Usain Bolt, and with an outstanding pedigree of pr... Tue, 21 May 2013 16:36:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2099726-pigeon-sale-yields-world-record-feathered-bolt.html 2013-05-21T16:36:05Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2077546-greenhouse-gas-milestone-co2-levels-set-record.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Worldwide levels of the chief greenhouse gas that causes global warming have hit a milestone, reaching an amount never before encountered by humans, federal scientists said Friday. Carbon dioxide was measured at 400 parts per million at the oldest monitoring station which is in Hawaii sets the global benchmark. The last time the worldwid... Fri, 10 May 2013 22:37:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2077546-greenhouse-gas-milestone-co2-levels-set-record.html 2013-05-10T22:37:41Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2066052-bofa-leads-banks-up-sp-500-ekes-gain.html NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America led a rally in big-bank stocks in mostly quiet trading on Monday. Stock indexes ended little changed following a record-setting run last week. News that Bank of America and MBIA, a bond-insurance company, had reached a settlement over a long-running dispute propelled both companies' stocks up. BofA will pay $1.7 billion to ... Mon, 06 May 2013 20:34:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2066052-bofa-leads-banks-up-sp-500-ekes-gain.html 2013-05-06T20:34:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2048332-sanchez-fans-17-to-set-tigers-record.html DETROIT (AP) — For one night at least, Anibal Sanchez changed the pitching pecking order in the Detroit clubhouse. Sanchez struck out 17 in eight marvelous innings, and the Tigers routed the Atlanta Braves 10-0 on Friday night. It was a dazzling performance by Sanchez, who broke Mickey Lolich's team record of 16 strikeouts. Yes, even J... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:27:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2048332-sanchez-fans-17-to-set-tigers-record.html 2013-04-27T07:27:40Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2037930-psys-single-gentleman-continues-record.html NEW YORK (AP) — PSY continues to set records on YouTube. The South Korean pop star hit another mark for viral views with his new single "Gentleman," earning 38 million views in a single day as it set a blistering pace to 200 million views. Kevin Allocca, YouTube's trends manager, says "Gentleman" was viewed 38 million times on April 14, surpassing the sin... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:55:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2037930-psys-single-gentleman-continues-record.html 2013-04-22T22:55:34Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2008158-bmw-sets-monthly-sales-record-with-3-pct-increase.html FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German luxury automaker BMW AG says it had its best month ever in March, increasing global sales by 3 percent to 191,269 vehicles. For the first three months of the year, sales rose by 5.3 percent compared with a year earlier, to 448,200 units — even though sales slipped in the company's home market, Germany. German sales were of... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:01:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2008158-bmw-sets-monthly-sales-record-with-3-pct-increase.html 2013-04-09T15:01:35Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1991802-yankees-set-record-payroll-230m-astros-27m.html NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees set a record for baseball's highest opening-day payroll at $230.4 million, almost 10 times what the Houston Astros are paying their players. After all the talk of spending restraint during the offseason, the Yankees began the season Monday well ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a study of big league contra... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:44:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1991802-yankees-set-record-payroll-230m-astros-27m.html 2013-04-01T22:44:58Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1991356-iran-company-aims-record-with-huge-ice-cream.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Iranian confectioner has made five tons of ice cream in hopes of setting a new world record for the largest tub of the dessert. The production drew hundreds of eager spectators to a ceremony north of the capital to taste the chocolate ice cream, which measured 1.6-meters (five feet) by two meters (seven feet) and which producers say... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:16:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1991356-iran-company-aims-record-with-huge-ice-cream.html 2013-04-01T19:16:17Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1984486-sp-500-closes-record-high-beating-07-mark.html NEW YORK (AP) — For the second time in less than a month, the stock market marched past another milepost on its long, turbulent journey back from the Great Recession, toppling another record left over from the days before government bailouts and failing investment banks. The Standard & Poor's 500 closed at a new high Thursday, three weeks after another po... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 02:43:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1984486-sp-500-closes-record-high-beating-07-mark.html 2013-03-29T02:43:10Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1954386-south-african-desert-to-host-speed-record-bid.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Toiling with shovels, wheelbarrows and bare hands, about 300 workers removed 6,000 tons of stones and other debris from a vast stretch of desert in a desolate corner of South Africa over the past two years. If all goes well, it will become the place where a British-led team tries to breaks the world land-speed record. "It will be a bri... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:47:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1954386-south-african-desert-to-host-speed-record-bid.html 2013-03-14T13:47:30Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1935298-us-futures-head-higher-dow-set-to-extend-record.html NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures rose Wednesday on strong jobs numbers and what is expected to be more evidence that businesses are ramping up orders to meet rising demand from their customers. The Dow rode a triple-digit gain into the history books this week and appears ready to do it again Wednesday. Dow Jones industrial futures rose 57 points to 14,290. S... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:06:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1935298-us-futures-head-higher-dow-set-to-extend-record.html 2013-03-06T14:06:58Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1928522-spurs-beat-arsenal-2-1-altidore-sets-us-record.html LONDON (AP) — Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon scored in a three-minute span late in the first half, giving Tottenham a 2-1 win over visiting Arsenal on Sunday in a North London derby that could prove to be pivotal in the race for Champions League qualification. Bale put Tottenham ahead in the 37th minute when he beat an offside trap on a pass from Gylfi Sigu... Sun, 03 Mar 2013 22:16:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1928522-spurs-beat-arsenal-2-1-altidore-sets-us-record.html 2013-03-03T22:16:40Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1927850-suhr-sets-womens-indoor-pole-vault-record.html ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jenn Suhr set a women's pole vault indoor record by clearing 16 feet, 5½ inches Saturday at the USA Track & Field Indoor National Championships. Suhr cleared the bar with plenty to spare on her first attempt. Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia set the previous record last year at 16-5¼. "I was in a groove, I guess you could say," said Su... Sun, 03 Mar 2013 03:59:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1927850-suhr-sets-womens-indoor-pole-vault-record.html 2013-03-03T03:59:42Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1924154-ethiopian-runner-wins-jerusalem-marathon.html JERUSALEM (AP) — Abraham Kabeto Ketla of Ethiopia has won the third Jerusalem marathon, setting a record for the race. About 20,000 runners took part despite protests by Palestinians. Ketla finished in 2 hours, 16 minutes and 29 seconds Friday, beating the record by three minutes. Luka Kipkemoi Chelimo of Kenya was second at 2:19:02. Vincent Kiplagat Kipt... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:23:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1924154-ethiopian-runner-wins-jerusalem-marathon.html 2013-03-01T12:23:01Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1909758-blackhawks-set-nhl-record-with-2-1-win-sharks.html CHICAGO (AP) — For 17 games, nobody has been able to beat the Chicago Blackhawks in regulation. Now they own the best start in NHL history all to themselves. The Blackhawks set an NHL record for the best start to a season, beating the San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Friday night to give them at least one point in their first 17 games. ... Sat, 23 Feb 2013 06:51:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1909758-blackhawks-set-nhl-record-with-2-1-win-sharks.html 2013-02-23T06:51:18Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1905852-us-wine-exports-set-record-2012.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — New figures show U.S. wine exports grew for the third consecutive year in 2012, setting a record of $1.43 billion in revenue. The San Francisco-based Wine Institute released the figures Thursday and says 90 percent of those exports were from California. The European Union remained the top market for California wines, accounting for ab... Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:52:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1905852-us-wine-exports-set-record-2012.html 2013-02-21T15:52:04Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1897232-yacht-sets-record-york-to-san-francisco.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A racing yacht named after one of the world's fastest cars has docked in San Francisco after what organizers said was the fastest passage of a single-hulled sailing vessel from New York to San Francisco. The 70-foot Maserati sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge late Saturday morning and tied up at Pier 39 Marina around 11:30 a.m. Satur... Sun, 17 Feb 2013 01:29:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1897232-yacht-sets-record-york-to-san-francisco.html 2013-02-17T01:29:14Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1887798-hula-thailand-breaks-hula-hoop-dancing-record.html PATHUMTHANI, Thailand (AP) — Nearly 4,500 Thai contestants celebrated after setting a world record for the most people dancing with hula hoops simultaneously in one place. Guinness World Records adjudicator Seyda Subasi-Gemici said Tuesday that 4,483 people had swung hula hoops to dance music for seven minutes without interruption. The event drew 5,000 pa... Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1887798-hula-thailand-breaks-hula-hoop-dancing-record.html 2013-02-12T23:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1884536-amc-hit-walking-dead-sets-series-ratings-record.html NEW YORK (AP) — The zombies keep getting stronger. AMC's hit "The Walking Dead" set a series record Sunday night with 12.3 million viewers. The show was returning from a hiatus, and the Nielsen Co. said it beats the series' previous record of 10.9 million for its third season debut last October. More than half of Sunday's viewers, or 7... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1884536-amc-hit-walking-dead-sets-series-ratings-record.html 2013-02-11T20:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1871432-rockets-tie-nba-record-3s-warriors.html HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston fans knew the Rockets were on the verge of history against Golden State on Tuesday night, needing one more 3-pointer to set an NBA record. Warriors coach Mark Jackson wasn't going to let that happen. The Rockets settled for tying an NBA record and set a franchise mark with 23 3-pointers in a 140-109 win over the Warriors. Housto... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1871432-rockets-tie-nba-record-3s-warriors.html 2013-02-06T04:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1846326-chicago-1st-1-inch-snowfall-breaking-record.html CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago didn't get much snow Friday, but it was record-breaking nonetheless. The 1.1 inches that settled on Windy City streets and sidewalks marked the latest first seasonal snowfall of at least an inch in the Midwest metropolis since at least 1884, when records were first kept, National Weather Service forecaster Matt Friedlein said. The p... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1846326-chicago-1st-1-inch-snowfall-breaking-record.html 2013-01-25T20:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1826632-uk-sets-record-car-exports-2012.html LONDON (AP) — An auto industry group says British factories set a record for car exports in 2012 with 1.2 million shipped abroad. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said Thursday that exports rose by nearly 8 percent while production for the home market was up 15 percent. The Society said total production including commercial vehicles was 1.6 ... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1826632-uk-sets-record-car-exports-2012.html 2013-01-17T09:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1816868-kaepernick-delivers-49ers-beat-packers-45-31.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The unproven kid thoroughly beat the former Super Bowl champion and reigning MVP. With a strong arm that allowed him to pick the Packers apart from the pocket and speedy legs that helped him break free for big gains, Colin Kaepernick did a little bit of everything in a record-setting, sensational playoff debut — and Aaron Rodgers just... Sun, 13 Jan 2013 07:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1816868-kaepernick-delivers-49ers-beat-packers-45-31.html 2013-01-13T07:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1816902-49ers-kaepernick-sets-qb-playoff-rushing-record.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Colin Kaepernick has set an NFL record for rushing yards by a quarterback in a playoff game. Kaepernick broke Michael Vick's mark of 119 yards with a 56-yard keeper on an option play in the third quarter of Saturday night's playoff game against Green Bay. The run gave Kaepernick 163 yards on 12 carries, setting a 49ers franchise recor... Sun, 13 Jan 2013 02:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1816902-49ers-kaepernick-sets-qb-playoff-rushing-record.html 2013-01-13T02:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1805008-column-ronaldo-messi-ballon-dor.html The Ballon d'Or went to the wrong guy. Lionel Messi most definitely is the world's best footballer. He will, for many fans of football become the best ever, eclipsing Pele and Diego Maradona, if he wins the World Cup with Argentina next year. But Messi shouldn't have picked up an unprecedented fourth consecutive world Player of the Year award at a glitzy ... Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1805008-column-ronaldo-messi-ballon-dor.html 2013-01-07T21:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1800814-manziel-texas-am-beat-oklahoma-41-13-cotton.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Johnny Manziel stretched out both of his arms and ran off the field as if he was flying. With the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback known as Johnny Football, Texas A&M certainly is soaring in the SEC. Manziel tiptoed the sideline for a 23-yard touchdown on the first drive of the Cotton Bowl, the first of his four touchdowns as par... Sat, 05 Jan 2013 05:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1800814-manziel-texas-am-beat-oklahoma-41-13-cotton.html 2013-01-05T05:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1795284-low-cost-chinese-comedy-sets-box-office-record.html BEIJING (AP) — A low-budget, domestically produced comedy has unexpectedly become the highest-grossing Chinese film to date. Chinese state media say the wacky road movie "Lost in Thailand" has grossed more than 1 billion yuan ($160 million) since its Dec. 12 debut. The official Xinhua News Agency, citing an independent monitor of box office figures, said ... Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1795284-low-cost-chinese-comedy-sets-box-office-record.html 2013-01-03T01:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1796536-broadways-wicked-musical-earns-record.html NEW YORK (AP) — Oz has reclaimed the box office crown on Broadway. The Broadway League reported Wednesday that the nine-year-old "Wicked" took in a whopping $2,947,172 over nine performances last week, which is the highest single-week gross of any show in Broadway history. It squeaked by the old record — $5,382 more to be exact — set b... Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:29:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1796536-broadways-wicked-musical-earns-record.html 2013-01-02T22:29:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1792080-the-hobbit-stays-atop-box-office-third-week.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" continues to rule them all at the box office, staying on top for a third-straight week and capping a record-setting $10.8 billion year in moviegoing. The Warner Bros. fantasy epic from director Peter Jackson, based on the beloved J.R.R. Tolkien novel, made nearly $33 million this weekend, according to... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 12:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1792080-the-hobbit-stays-atop-box-office-third-week.html 2012-12-31T12:19:00Z