Show comes to town but kids are the real stars Sep 5, 2008
One local said: "He was showin' off, sayin' he could make it across. He got up towards the bank and a five-metre croc jumped up and snapped and decapitated him. The body floated down the river and the croc just ate the head." ... The group watched as nine crocodiles glided about, splashing frequently as they'd catch the fish swimming with the tide. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Drowning in crocodile tears Sep 3, 2008
An Atlanta blog with a little bit of opinion about a lot of things. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'Longer sex' billboards banned Aug 26, 2008
Longer sex' billboards banned - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). Now Playing:ABC NewsRadio Drive with Jennifer Byrne - Continuous News, Finance & Sport Listen. (ABC Online)
King not guaranteed No. 2 tailback Aug 7, 2008
GatorBait, please spell the county (Clarke) correctly if you re going to continue to throw rocks at the team that totally destroyed your overrated crocs last year, boy ... Don t be ashamed because UGA made Tim Tebow cry croc tears ... Leems, You were ignorant enough to bring up Mo Mass in a game agianst the crocs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Leopard hunts crocodile Jul 22, 2008
Clash of the Titans: The leopard attacks a crocodile in Kruger National Park(Photo: China ... BEIJING, July 22 (Xinhuanet) -- In the past, crocodiles have long been known to kill leopards, but this time, onlookers at South African game park observed the reverse scenario -- a leopard snatched a crocodile from the water ... On the foottage, the big cat just emerged with the croc in its mouth and began to suffocate its prey, who gave in to the leopard after a fearsome fight. (Xinhuanet, China)
Animal Planet Expo Jun 14, 2008
Highlights of the event sponsored by the network include a 30-foot "King Croc" slide, an exhibit called the "Planet Green Experience" that promotes green living for people and animals, a bug house, and a station where you can download a picture of you with studly Animal Planet personalities Dave Salmoni and the Jeff Corwin. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow. (Boston Globe)
Animal Planet and Comcast Invite Residents and Their Pets from the Greater Philadelphia Region to Join in Free Fun When Animal Planet Expo Rolls into Town May 31 at Hibernia County Park May 14, 2008
This year's EXPO will showcase exciting new attractions like the 30 foot long inflatable "King Croc" slide, all the while promoting animal welfare ... -- Kids' Zone - Transform your kids into animals with wildlife face painting, try the "Happy Gator" obstacle course, or brave a new addition to this year's EXPO, "King Croc", an inflatable crocodile slide that is over 30 feet long. -- Heroes of Animal Planet - Protect your pet just as the stars of ANIMAL PRECINCT do by creating your own... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dawgs are No. 1 in the TB Top 30 | Mr. College Football May 8, 2008
Feel free to swith us with the Crocs ... We sort of got our croc rear ends kicked last year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Five UGA commits make Scout list May 2, 2008
Florida needs a running back, a defense, and Croc cleats. Tennessee needs a QB and a coach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Florida State Hosts No. 3 Florida In Doubleheader On Wednesday Apr 16, 2008
Fans are urged to come out early on Wednesday as Seminole ISP Sports Marketing will be hosting Croc Giveaway Night presented by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida. The first 100 Seminole fans will receive a coupon for a pair of Crocs redeemable between games. (Seminoles.com)
Injuries a pain Apr 14, 2008
The entry titled "Injuries already hurting Braves," and any of the comments about it. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Croc hunter's daughter Bindi trademarked Apr 11, 2008
Croc hunter's daughter Bindi trademarked ... Now the precocious junior crocodile hunter has been trademarked. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Croc Hunter 'hid pain and suffering' Apr 7, 2008
Croc Hunter 'hid pain and suffering ... THE late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin went through "a lot of pain and suffering" behind the scenes of his public life, his father says ... In an interview to be aired on ABC TV's Australian Story program tonight, Bob Irwin said his son was extremely talented in front of the cameras, but there was more to the Crocodile Hunter than the outgoing personality he portrayed. (NEWS.com.au)
'Psycho T' keeps goals within reach Apr 4, 2008
" He's done it with an unyielding will that has him chase every rebound and loose ball while scoring despite constant contact. It's an approach that as a freshman earned him the nickname "Psycho T" - he screamed to motivate himself to keep going during a grueling conditioning drill. Aron Baynes, Washington State's Australian forward, called him a "thrashing croc in the paint" before the team's matchup in the round of 16 last week. But Hansbrough has also shown an expansive shooting range. His... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Relentless Hansbrough closes in on goal Apr 3, 2008
Aron Baynes, Washington States Australian forward, called him a thrashing croc in the paint before the teams matchup in the round of 16 last week. 1. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Man leaps on croc to save wife Apr 3, 2008
An Australian man saved his wife's life by leaping onto the back of a large crocodile as it attacked her, police said on Thursday ... 5-metre saltwater crocodile attacked the 36-year-old woman on Wednesday as the couple swam in a creek in Litchfield National Park southwest of the Northern Territory capital of Darwin ... "A crocodile grabbed the woman, and her husband jumped on the back of the animal in an attempt to free her," a police spokesperson said. (iAfrica.com)
Spielberg boycotts Olympic role Apr 3, 2008
Man wrestles croc to rescue wife ... Man wrestles croc to rescue wife. (Yahoo News -- Sudan)
Washington State Game Guide Mar 28, 2008
"I can see why he says that. I've watched the Crocodile Hunter. I've seen a thrashing croc. I've seen him thrash and I can see where he gets that from a little bit. Tyler is a great player. He just loves to play and it shows on the court how fierce he is." -Ty Lawson on Washington State's Australian forward Aron Baynes' statement that was like a `thrashing crocodile. is the managing editor of. (Tarheelblue.com)
After slow start, Hansbrough heats up in 2nd half for Tar Heels Mar 28, 2008
Washington State's Australian-born Aron Baynes who a day earlier compared the physical Hansbrough to a "thrashing croc in the paint" keyed the defensive effort on him in the first half before becoming worn down and fouling out with 5:44 remaining. "I just tried to stay between him and the basket as best as I could," Baynes said. (The Daily Reflector)
Defend Taiwan? Other nations? Mar 25, 2008
But, Liberal opinions make terrorists feel good, our military feel bad is a croc of bull hockey. Many of us who served the country during the Vietnam era were opposed to that war then just as we have been opposed to the warrantless Iraq war. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Spring fashion pops with bright colors, sheer textures, and feminine silhouettes Mar 6, 2008
The oversized clutch: Thumbing its nose at back-straining purses, a big clutch (preferably in metallic, snakeskin, or croc) lightens your load. Costume jewelry and large bangles: Bigger-than-life costume jewelry offers a touch of the 1980s - without fully submitting to neon or other Reagan-era fashion misdeeds. (Boston Globe)
Holden voted off judging panel of Idol Mar 5, 2008
" Woodall and Susannah Constantine were at Westfield Bondi Junction for the launch of their tour of Australia. ALL IN THE FAMILY The Crocodile Hunter's best mate has moved to quell rumours of a falling out at Australia Zoo in a wide-ranging news conference covering conservation, media beat-ups and the colour of his daughter-in-law's underwear. Wes Mannion, the zoo's director, insisted there was no ill-will between Bob Irwin and his late son Steve Irwin's wife, Terri. He said Irwin senior quit... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
41 comments Mar 3, 2008
McCain Cold-Shoulders Warm-Up Host - HUMAN EVENTS. McCain Cold-Shoulders Warm-Up Hostby Posted: 02/29/2008. (Human Events Online)
GDC 2008: LEGO Batman First Look Feb 21, 2008
During our two-level demo with the LEGO version of the Caped Crusader we were shown Batman, Robin, Scarecrow, Killer Croc, The Joker, Harley Quinn, and Penguin ... Killer Croc, being the brutish bruiser that he is, can punch enemies with such force that they fly off-screen. (IGN PC Games)
Throwing a Girls Dance Party Feb 20, 2008
Glitter nail polish, a dance charm on a chain, or dance snap-ons for Croc shoes are all fun things to add to the loot bag. Put it all in a. (Suite101.com)
Who should be on top? UGA gets edge Feb 10, 2008
To Trojan the Rubber Head and FU the Sucking Croc time for you two to know that this is the year of the Dawgs. By a.t.ist UGA. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Will an Apprentice sleep with the fishes? Feb 1, 2008
In "The Croc and the Rat," the celebrity teams are sequestered in adjacent conference rooms and ordered to come up with a marketing campaign for "SolesUnited," a program from footwear manufacturer Crocs that recycles donated shoes for distribution to developing nations. Piers Morgan ("America's Got Talent") proposes that he and Vincent Pastore ("The Sopranos") stage an argument, giving Pastore a pretense to leave the men's room and loiter in front of the women's, to see what he can hear. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Who looks the most dangerous? Jan 26, 2008
The gators dissapeared for a while till T- bo quit crying and choked back the croc tears. Who out there did not see TWO heisman candidates physically cry on national TV. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Man shot while in jaws of crocodile Jan 24, 2008
An Australian crocodile farmer not only found himself caught in the jaws of a deadly saltwater croc, but he was accidentally shot by the friend who came to rescue him, police said on Wednesday. "Police understand two men were collecting crocodile eggs when a crocodile emerged, grabbing the victim by the lower right arm," Northern Territory police said in a statement ... "The male colleague shot at the crocodile causing it to let go of the victim's arm, but a further shot hit the victim in the... (iAfrica.com)
Clouding the issueWhy environmentalists should not make flying the climate villian Jan 23, 2008
Microchips inserted in selected trunks can report instantly if they're felled - and then track the timber, electronically fingering everyone involved ... Microchips inserted in selected trunks can report instantly if they're felled - and then track the timber, electronically fingering everyone involved ... Man saved from croc shot in error. (BBC News -- Science)
Hunter commits to Florida Jan 23, 2008
USMC_Gayturd, BFD, so you Croc boys got a star recruit out of Georgia ... You will obviously need Omar-what s-his-name this year as a croc needs warm weather ... See you Croc boys down in the Jacksonville slums this year, puke. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sexualisation 'harms' young girls Jan 23, 2008
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New handheld's a crack up Jan 9, 2008
Hi, after reading your article what a croc, my son had his DS for 3 months and it cracked and broke across the hinge (where the power light is connected to the back and hinge) Now I spoke to nintendo and they said my son caused it - but yet it happened to my brothers in the exact same place. Then I said what about the fault in the hinge the person said that is not an item that is on their official web site so that information doesn't matter and it would cost me $55 to fix the issue and to even... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
HILLARY TEARS IN EYES... Jan 8, 2008
As leader of the United States, there is NO room for crocodile tears on the campaign trail ... The phrase CROCODILE TEARS was never so well used ... Hillary Crockadile Tears. (The Drudge Report)
Happy BCS greetings to Dawg fans! Dec 3, 2007
I think the whole BCS is a croc of sh ... Again, what a croc a sh. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
View from the press box Nov 26, 2007
UF boys talking about Tebow Does he play for that weak Croc D. Maggots complaing about refs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Opinon: Searching for what was lost Oct 11, 2007
We are searching in the hot sun for a tiny pin that goes on her Croc shoe ... We see the purple-red crab apple on the pavement, a small universe in microcosm, mysterious like a distant planet. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Burma: Thousands dead in massacre of the monks dumped in the jungle Oct 2, 2007
Sienna Miller and Rhys Ifans have got matching swallow tattoos. Burma: UN envoy meets top general as regime blames foreigners for violence. (Yahoo News -- Myanmar)
Clever croc has its own version of sat-nav Sep 27, 2007
Primeval reptiles though they may be, crocodiles are clever. Australian scientists have discovered that the long-established practice of capturing and removing the most aggressive crocodiles from Outback swimming holes used by tourists, and dumping them in remote locations, could be a waste of time ... Scientists using satellite tracking devices fitted to wild crocodiles found that they have the sophisticated navigational intelligence and stamina of long-distance migratory birds. (Times Online)
Girls play more games than boys Sep 26, 2007
25th September 2007, 10:40 Mine likes Spyro and Croc, that's about it (although I also love those games and they rank quite high up my list of all time favourites), although I somehow managed to get her hooked on Halo. I know one girl who has a new generation console, the others just occasionally play their siblings' PS2. (bit-tech.net)
Reel improvement: Fall film preview 2007 Sep 22, 2007
12) is more gore from Down Under's Greg McLean ( Wolf Creek ), with Radha Mitchell among the potential croc meals in remote wetlands, without help from Paul Hogan. The brief description, like the title of We Own the Night (Oct. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Crocs, escalators a dangerous mix? Sep 19, 2007
Crocs, escalators a dangerous mix ... Crocs, escalators a dangerous mix ... The victims are wearing the soft clogs known by the name of the most popular brand, Crocs. (Chicago Sun-Times)
It's Just A #&$% Date! Aug 31, 2007
You can never go wrong with gator or croc. They put Slim on lcokdown. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Diana a 'devious moron' Aug 20, 2007
Or some celebrity crocodile fool ... The same goes for the sugar coated image croc hunter made for himself ... " Posted by: YeahYeah on August 20, 2007 2:08 PM Why are we giving this moron the time of day, she is not worth the space. Posted by: Kirsten on August 20, 2007 2:14 PM A "devious moron"? I would have thought that a 'devious' person would have to be smart. Regardless of the truth about Diana, yet again Germaine is showing that her own best writing years were many years ago. I still want... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
* World News Quick Take Aug 12, 2007
UKRAINE Small croc on the run A small crocodile called Godzik, or Little Godzilla, which escaped from its cage in southern Ukraine at the end of May, is still at large and apparently enjoying itself, an official said on Friday. The 70cm Nile crocodile, which swam away during a publicity show on a beach on the Sea of Azov, is defying attempts to recapture it. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Georgia program top-tier by any measure Aug 11, 2007
gator the dog catcher : After a NC last year one would think that UGA having MORE SEC Victories than the FLA Crocodiles and owning the WIN/LOSS record over the FLA Crocodiles wouldn t bother a Croc so much. Guess not. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Prepare For Preppy Look's Return! Aug 8, 2007
com Croc Embossed Gracie Belt: LAI, $450, (212) 794-3874 Suede and Patent Leather Pumps: Furla, $280, www. furlausa. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Panic as croc drops from the sky Aug 8, 2007
Residents in the Russian nuclear research town of Sarov got a jaw-dropping surprise on Tuesday when a crocodile fell from the twelfth-storey apartment of its owner, the emergency situations ministry said. The one-metre caiman crocodile landed on a pavement after leaning too far out of the window of the apartment where it had lived for the last 15 years, the RIA Novosti news agency quoted an official with the local branch of the ministry as saying. (iAfrica.com)
Carnival fun at the fair brings family members together Aug 6, 2007
The boys were so excited Reece nearly ran out of his Croc shoes. Coles County Fair directors work hard to make sure the carnival contract has a mix of rides for different ages and a good track record on cleanliness and safety. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Bandwagon stops here Jul 23, 2007
The ex-Crocodile Hunter was clearly a marketing genius, but hardly a candidate for sainthood ... "The conservation legacy of Steve Irwin, known around the world as the Croc Hunter, will live on for generations to come with the establishment by the Australian Government of a wildlife reserve in his honour on Queensland's Cape York," the Government honked at Irwin's Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast as it announced it was spending $6 million to buy 135,000ha northeast of Weipa. (The Australian)
A little linebacker chatter Jun 27, 2007
I think a lot of people are looking for news on perhaps the biggest battle in camp: J Will v Croc ... Crocker still has job by default to my knowledge ... There is one thing we must remember about FS CCrocker. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Florida Home Ready For N.Y. Gator Jun 21, 2007
" Because it's illegal in New York to own an alligator, the couple applied for a permit to use Amos for educational purposes. Soon, they began taking him to schools and exhibitions. They had the urge to do something more, though. In 2005, the Paners quit their jobs at an Internet company and moved to Florida so they could pursue reptile rescues full time. They purchased property on Bowles Road and started Croc Encounters, where they now have more than 100 alligators living in enclosed outdoor... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Summer's here, sport Jun 17, 2007
No mere croc-potboiler ... A bite-sized crocodile ironically named Achilles has had it up to his tiny snout with eating bananas day in and day out ... Dorothee de Monfried's vibrant drawings equip our minute croc with a personality that is as big as his appetite. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Heat is on at volleyball event Jun 8, 2007
Thursday's modest-size audience, wandering amid the banners for Jos; Cuervo tequila and Croc shoes, included families with young children, a few soldiers in dress fatigues, college students and AVP volunteers. A Marietta mom and her friend, with five daughters between them, brought the girls to entice them to take up the game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
TODAY: Croc Hunters daughter Jun 6, 2007
Croc Hunters daughter carries on his work - TODAY: People - MSNBC.com ... Croc Hunters daughter carries on his work ... May 25: Bindi Irwin, the 8-year-old daughter of the late "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, unveils her own TV wildlife show. (MSNBC -- Environment)
First a croc attack, now orang-utan goes wild in Taiwan zoo May 25, 2007
TAIPEI: A hulking orang-utan escaped from his cage and terrified restaurant patrons at the zoo in Taiwan where a crocodile recently bit off a veterinarian's arm ... Wednesday's incident occurred just six weeks after a 200-kilogram crocodile chewed the forearm off a veterinarian, Chang Po-yu, at the same zoo ... au/news/world/first-a-croc-attack-now-orangutan-goes-wild-in-taiwan-zoo/2007/05/24/1179601579656. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Can you be an Aussie? May 21, 2007
a) A crocodile was found paddling about in a swimming pool b) 11 cast-iron bridges were stolen from a railway line c) A crocodile chased a man up a tree and grabbed his chainsaw d) All of the above ... Steve said "That croc was never gonna get my baby Bob", Mary said "By Jingo Christian is a lovely baby". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Food and Drink: off campus May 10, 2007
Media Credit: Croc's Grill ... Croc's Mexican Grill 1630 Market St. Denver, CO 80202 (303) 436-1144 www ... Croc's Mexican Grill, located on Market St. between 16th and 17th St., fits the bill perfectly. (UCD Advocate, CO)
This Ain't No Croc! Reggie, The Alligator, Is Back May 1, 2007
com - This Ain't No Croc ... Up until his death last year, famed crocodile hunter Steve Erwin communicated via e-mail with the city's Recreation and Parks Department, providing tips on how to search for and catch Reggie. (CBS2.com, CA)
Those were the days Apr 30, 2007
Big-ticket dramas dominated, led by Ten's The Dismissal, about the fall of the Whitlam government, and Return to Eden, about the fall of a wealthy socialite into the jaws of a hungry croc. Seven's All the Rivers Run and the ABC's Scales of Justice won critical acclaim but the show was stolen by Nine's For the Term of His Natural Life and The Thorn Birds, a $21 million epic starring Bryan Brown, Rachel Ward and Richard Chamberlain. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Lake Placid 2 Apr 27, 2007
David E. Kelley's deft hand brought a sly comedic touch to the first 1999 romp involving a giant and very hungry crocodile ... The principal attraction here is the prospect of seeing people devoured by giant crocs, though most of the early glimpses exclude the actual beasts, as the victims are whisked through the mud or water by unseen monsters that leave behind lots of severed, spurting limbs ... Meanwhile, the sheriff's disaffected teenage son (Chad Collins) and a local girl (Alicia Ziegler)... (Variety)
A vets helping hand is saved by surgeons Apr 13, 2007
The ailing crocodile had been off its food for a week before Kaohsiung zoo sent in its vet to take a look. Chang Poiyu could hardly have guessed then that the 600lb (270kg) reptile would choose that very moment to get peckish. (Times Online)
Contrary Croc Mar 8, 2007
Saltwater crocodile Maximo sits under the water in his tank at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm on Tuesday in St. Augustine ... The 1,250-pound crocodile recently decided he'd had enough of following his feeding routine, one of the park's most popular shows ... Crocodiles like Maximo, who is more than 15 feet long, are prone to obesity. (The St. Augustine Record)
Ban on playground contact games Feb 13, 2007
River 'croc' may be giant turtle. New Bangor stadium a step closer. (BBC News -- UK)
The orphanage of gaming... Feb 7, 2007
- Croc: Surprisingly popular, but tediously generic anthropomorphic 3D platform hero ... Eg Zool, Cool Spot, Blinx, Bubsy, Alex Kidd, ToeJam and Earl, James Pond, Croc, Gex, Wonder Boy, Blagger, Horace, Pitfall Harry, Klonoa, Thing on a Spring, Rockford, Dizzy, Chuck Rock, etc. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
