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  Tyra Banks - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Banks admits she was horrified when tabloids started suggesting she was fat, insisting she has put on 30 pounds since her modeling career began and now weighs a healthy 161 pounds.
Banks was so overcome with emotion as her father, brother, grandfather, grandmother and numerous friends walked out onto the studio stage, producers had to cut to commercials.
Banks, who is planning to retire from the business at the end of 2005, admits she was saddened to hear of Moss' recent cocaine scandal because she admires her as a fellow model and "a pioneer" but hopes her drug problems will prompt modeling bosses to stamp out drug use.
www.imdb.com /name/nm0004723/news   (2399 words)

  
 VICTORIA FALLS AND ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK - ZIMBABWE
Victoria Falls, known by the local Kololo tribe as Mosi oa Tunya- The Smoke that thunders, is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and one of the largest and most spectacular waterfalls on earth.
Situated on the banks of the Zambezi, these areas which are unfenced and completely in the wild, are equipped with a braai stand and bush toilet only.
Victoria Falls and Zambezi National Parks lie on the southern bank of the Zambezi River and include the magnificent Falls themselves.
www.africa-onweb.com /zimbabwe_national_parks/victoria_falls_zambezi_national_park.htm   (1168 words)

  
 Victoria Falls, an essay by Lynn Freed — Harcourt
If you didn't know the falls were there, you would assume that this broad, calm river wound on and on, that the faint thundering you can hear is simply the noise of the bush.
Palm trees grow in the lush vegetation along the banks of the river and on the islands in the middle.
Still, a stay at the Victoria Falls Hotel is part of what I came here for.
www.harcourtbooks.com /Reading/essay_victoriafalls.asp   (1025 words)

  
 Things To Do While In Victoria
Rising regally on the banks of Victoria's Inner Harbour and representing the center of British Columbia's Capital City, The Fairmont Empress has been completely restored to her turn-of-the-century beauty.
Victoria’s Inner Harbour features watercraft of every type ranging from the exciting float planes roaring away skyward to the regular passenger and car ferries scheduled on runs from Vancouver, Seattle, Port Angeles and Bellingham.
Victoria's Chinese heritage dates back to 1858, which grew rapidly with the influx of Chinese labourer's who played a great role in the building of the railroad.
miscmatter.50megs.com /things_2_do/Victoria/Things_2_Do_Victoria.htm   (14257 words)

  
 The New Yorker: PRINTABLES
Banks has abandoned the whole crazy suffrage scheme, and proves it by using her “Votes for Women” sash as a tail for the children’s kite.
Born in the early days of Victoria’s reign, when industrialization and a population explosion among both the poor and the middle class brought the two groups together in a highly regimented and hierarchical servant culture, she had all but disappeared by the end of the Second World War.
Banks from a bank clerk into a minor president, from an anxious, ever-loving father into a man who could cheerfully tear into pieces a poem that his children had written?” she wrote.
www.newyorker.com /printables/fact/051219fa_fact1   (4618 words)

  
 Victoria Hotels compare discount rates and save on all Victoria Hotels and accommodations
Victoria BC Set in the inspiring, relaxing surroundings of Victoria's Inner Harbor, we are adjacent to the Parliament Buildings and within strolling distance of the myriad of boutiques, museums, galleries and cafes of historic Old Town and Antique Row, as well as all the amenities in downtown Victoria.
Victoria BC The Oak Bay Beach Hotel and Marine Resort is perched at the ocean’s edge, surrounded by pristine off-shore islands and overlooking the magnificent snow capped Mount Baker, lies a country inn that is the epitome of elegance and charm.
Victoria BC The lodge is situated on a white sandy beach with beautiful sun rises and moon rises that light up the elegant suites and large common lobby area.
www.choicehoteltravel.com /bc-hotels/victoria-bc-hotels.htm   (1814 words)

  
 Victoria Parks
I was particularly struck by "Beautiful Hands," a tribute to a loved one who's passed on, and "Dear Sister," a song based on letters written by her great (x5) grandmother to her sister in the 1700's.
Victoria's grandfather was friends with a bootlegger whose moonshine saved his son from probable death due to pneumonia and diptheria.
Victoria is renowned as a storyteller among those who know her music well, and this album is clearly the work of an experienced and comfortable yarn-spinner, with fascinating tales and beguiling turns of phrase.
www.victoriaparks.com /reviews.html   (3113 words)

  
 Alexander Palace Time Machine - 1914 Trip to Russia - Victoria Remembers
In one corner there was a great mass of smooth ice of a lovely blue colour and the roof of the cave was encrusted with large and perfect ice-crystals of fascinating shape, for the air was absolutely still.
We also attended a sort of afternoon party on the banks of a lake, driving through the woods and forests not far from the spot where the remains of the destroyed bodies of Nicky, Alix and their children were found.
She came again to see us before we left and, with loving forethought, equipped us with thick coats and other serviceable clothing for the sea journey, we only having the lightest of summer clothing with us.
www.alexanderpalace.org /palace/victoriarussia.html   (1542 words)

  
 Frankie--Muniz
In any case, the idea of a teenage 007 is the starting point for "Agent Cody Banks," a clever and lively action-adventure with a warm sense of humor and smart dialogue that allows for an affectionate and fleet-footed satire of the classic elements of the Bond franchise.
The film is studded with energetic action sequences in which all these items and more are put to use, both in everyday locales, and in dramatic, large-scale laboratories and on snowy mountain slopes.
Well-designed and displaying plenty of technical finesse, "Agent Cody Banks" may be targeted at teens, but even their grandparents might consider it fun.
groups.msn.com /frankie--muniz/agentcodybanks.msnw   (646 words)

  
 Zimbabwe: Victoria Falls Travel Destination Info and Safari Reservations.
It is the magnet that draws many travelers to the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, to stop and gaze in awe through rainbow mists at this most beautiful sight.
For the more adventurous traveler, the ultimate reason for going to Victoria Falls is a white-water rafting trip down the gorges, or the 111 meter high bungi jump from the grand old railway bridge that spans the gorge and links Zimbabwe to her neighbor Zambia.
Known also by the African name Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders), this great waterway was named by the English explorer, David Livingstone, who declared that "scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight", and promptly named them after his beloved queen.
www.e-gnu.com /country_info/zimbabwe/victoria_falls_zimbabwe.html   (456 words)

  
 The Discovery of Victoria Falls
The discovery of Victoria Falls is one of the milestones in the annals of history.
The grandeur and the beauty of the Victoria Falls and its surroundings moved him to write, “…scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels their flight.
The whole scene was extremely beautiful: the banks, the islands dotted over the river are adorned with sylvan vegetation of great variety of colour and form.” He was not satisfied that he had done justice with his description and added “…but no one can imagine the beauty of the view from anything witnessed in England.
www.zambia-the-african-safari.com /discovery-victoria-falls.html   (397 words)

  
 Banks : Other :
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Classic Amber Glass Piggy Bank For your consideration, this large golden amber glass piggy bank from the 1950s, with a bit of a carnival glass shine to it.
A very unique piggy bank, made of porcelain, small in size measuring 1 3/4"hgih, 3 1/4"long, 1 3/4"wide....in excellent condition with no chips or cracks...slot is on his back, there is no opening to empty so it would have to be broke in order to...
search.rubylane.com /collectibles/,id=7.3.html   (1456 words)

  
 CD Baby: VICTORIA PARKS: Wild English Rose
Victoria Parks is a seasoned performing songwriter, specializing in acoustic Anglo-Celtic, neo-traditional, humorous, and contemporary ballads.
On "Wild English Rose," half of the album is devoted to exploring her family's rich Celtic history in songs that are as vivid, valid and gripping as any material you will find on the immigrant experience.
"Victoria is renowned as a storyteller among those who know her music well, and this album is clearly the work of an experienced and comfortable yarn-spinner, with fascinating tales and beguiling turns of phrase.
www.cdbaby.com /cd/victoriaparks2   (413 words)

  
 TV Note: Banks retires from catwalk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Ted Koppel and Tyra Banks have so much in common, it's only fitting ABC should announce the date of Koppel's final appearance on "Nightline" the very same day CBS announced Banks' final runway appearance on its Victoria's Secret fashion show.
On Dec. 6, precisely two weeks after Koppel's last "Nightline" appearance, CBS will broadcast the triumphant return of "The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show," which, while infused with its usual bouncy, festive holiday spirit, will be marked with some sadness when Banks makes her final fashion show appearance for the well-known undies-and-so-much-more company.
Victoria's Secret hopes it can fill the void created by the departure of the spectacularly voluptuous Banks with "the next generation of Victoria's Secret 'Angels' " -- to wit, "new modeling sensations" Selita Ebanks and Izabel Goulart, who will be making their VS fashion show debuts on CBS.
www.postgazette.com /pg/05292/590732.stm   (232 words)

  
 Victoria Falls Zambia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The Victoria Falls is 108 meters high, it is the biggest waterfall of Africa, about two times deeper and two times wider than Niagara Falls.
The success of Robin Pope Safaris is very much owed to the way in which Robin and Jo have nurtured and developed the Luangwa bush experience and passed on their passion for nature and what it has to offer to both uest and guides.
Tongabezi Lodge, the first river lodge on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls, was established in 1990 and is privately owned and run, with the emphasis on exclusivity and romance, enhanced by the warmth and hospitality of the people of Zambia.
www.gilt-edge.com /destination.jsp?name=Victoria_Falls&destination_id=2036   (1103 words)

  
 Victoria Falls [Zambia] | Southern Africa
Livingstone described the falls as "scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight." It is one of the natural wonders of the world and a truly magnificent sight.
The sights are equally lovely from both sides, though the Zambian side is known to be less busy that its Zimbabwean counterpart.
Victoria Falls or “Vic Falls” as it is also affectionately known, usually by people who’ve been there before - is also know as the Adrenaline Capital of Africa.
www.bushcamps.com /destinations/southern_africa/Zambia/attractions_sub-1-attractionsId-2-20   (412 words)

  
 TV ACRES: Fashion > Clothing > Underwear > Victoria's Secret Lingerie/Angels
This cybercast (believed to be the largest streaming video broadcast up to that time) was the world's first virtual fashion show and it nearly brought internet servers to a crashing halt as over 1 and half million people logged on to watch the glamorous event that was configured to handle only 500,000 visitors.
In 2001, Victoria's Secret Fashion Show moved from its traditional Valentines day slot to the pre-Christmas holiday slot on November 15th on ABC TV.
To hype the event, Victoria's Secret models were seen on Episode No. 132 "The Wedding Scammer" of the sitcom SPIN CITY where Paul's childhood friend-turned-Victoria's Secret model, Rhea Durham, invites Paul and a guest backstage at the Victoria Secret Fashion Show.
www.tvacres.com /clothing_underwear_victoria.htm   (558 words)

  
 Zambesi Wilderness Safari from Victoria Falls - ride over sand dunes and along the Zambezi with Hidden Trails.
It was in fact along these banks that he remarked "scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight".
Breakfast is enjoyed on the banks of the Zambezi, followed by a safety talk by the professional river guide, before the day's canoeing begins.
Imbabala is situated on the banks of the Zambezi, near the Chobe confluence.
www.horseriders.com /africa/zimbabwe/zambezi.htm   (2243 words)

  
 Tyra Banks Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Supermodel Tyra Banks probably doesn't need a new gig, especially one as risky and unforgiving as pop star, but she's never been one for resting on her lovely laurels.
Though fans might be surprised by Banks' new venture, she said it's been in the works for a while.
Tyra Banks' video for her single, 'Shake Ya Body,' got 155,000 hits on the UPN Web site since it debuted on 'America's Next Top Model,' though it's possible that many fans didn't bother listening to the music.
www.tyrabanksonline.com - !http: //www.tyrabanksonline.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?2004.03   (1219 words)

  
 Victoria Falls, from the Zambian side
Described by the Kololo tribe living in the area in the 1800’s as ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ - ‘the Smoke that Thunders’ and in more modern terms as ‘the greatest known curtain of falling water’, Victoria Falls are a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, bordering Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The Victoria Falls Bridge was commissioned by Cecil John Rhodes in 1900, although he never visited the falls and died before construction began, he expressed his wish that the "railway should cross the Zambezi just below the Victoria Falls.
The Victoria Falls area is rapidly becoming known as the ‘Adventure Centre’ of Southern Africa, with various adrenaline sports, unmatched scenery of breathtaking proportions, and many other leisure options for outdoor lovers.
www.zambiatourism.com /travel/places/victoria.htm   (2919 words)

  
 The Hempen Road: Victoria Film Journal
Victoria is dusk and grown since last I was here, harbor-side condos and shopping malls.
This is a great way to rid ourselves of the yoke of dependence that banks tie us into.
It's hard to leave this lovely, tolerant, progressive and prosperous town.
www.hempenroad.com /journal/victoria.html   (1173 words)

  
 South Africa Honeymoon Destination, African Vacation, EBTS helps you with your honeymoon to Africa.
There is a roof top spa offering a range of treatments, a lovely outdoor heated pool in the gardens and free access to the nearby gym.
The famous Victoria Falls was named by explorer and missionary, David Livingstone.
The people of Zambia and Zimbabwe, refer to Victoria Falls as “Mosi-oa-Tunya” which means the “Smoke that Thunders”, because of the mist from the Falls created by the downward plummet of millions of gallons of water a small rainforest has actually developed.
www.wedalert.com /content/honeymoon/africa/SouthAfricanExp   (1240 words)

  
 Southbank
Across St Kilda Road from the National Gallery of Victoria, the Kings Domain is a grassy open park encompassing the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, which serves as the outdoor music arena for the Victorian Arts Centre.
Highlights include the herb garden, comprising part of the medicinal garden established in 1880; the fern gully, a lovely walk through shady ferns, with cooling mists of water on a hot summer’s day; and the large ornamental lake full of ducks and fl swans.
The main central departure points for cruises along the Yarra are Princes Walk and Southgate in the city, and Williamstown at the mouth of the Yarra further west.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/victoria/mel_southbank.asp   (1945 words)

  
 Victoria Falls & Livingstone Area, Zambia
Victoria Falls town on the Zimbabwe side was the major adventure travel centre of southern Africa, but many people prefer the Zambian side these days, which offers the full range of activities and the chance to get away from it all if you wish.
Livingstone is only about 10kms from Victoria Falls and is a delightful old colonial town named of course after the explorer David Livingstone.
There are also many lovely lodges on the banks of the Zambezi.
www.go2africa.com /zambia/victoria-falls-livingstone   (264 words)

  
 FOXNews.com - Tyra Banks Proves Breasts Are Real on TV - Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Arts And Entertainment
After Banks asked the men in the audience to leave, Dr. Garth Fisher from ABC's "Extreme Makeover" (search) performed a touch test and then the sonogram.
Banks, who models for Victoria's Secret, also displayed how her push-up bra exaggerated her body.
The hour-long show was, as Banks declared, "all about breasts!" It also featured lessons on proper fitting and an appearance from a slimmed-down Anna Nicole Smith (search).
www.foxnews.com /story/0,2933,170052,00.html   (513 words)

  
 Livingstone Discovers Victoria Falls, 1855
The whole scene was extremely beautiful; the banks and islands dotted over the river are adorned with sylvan vegetation of great variety of color and form…no one can imagine the beauty of the view from any thing witnessed in England.
The entire falls are simply a crack made in a hard basaltic rock from the right to the left bank of the Zambesi, and then prolonged from the left bank away through thirty or forty miles of hills.
On the left of the island we see the water at the bottom, a white rolling mass moving away to the prolongation of the fissure, which branches off near the left bank of the river… The walls of this gigantic crack are perpendicular, and composed of one homogeneous mass of rock.
www.eyewitnesstohistory.com /livingstone.htm   (910 words)

  
 Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe & Zambia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The Victoria Falls have inspired writers since their discovery.
Upon arrival at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) or Livingstone (Zambia) airports, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Sun International's newest resort in Zambia is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, next to the Victoria Falls' Eastern Cataract.
members.aol.com /etttours6/victoria.html   (903 words)

  
 Best Hotels in Victoria - Hotels Victoria BC
Situated on a rise overlooking the city and harbor, the Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suite is three blocks from Government Street, three blocks from the Royal BC Museum, and four blocks from Beacon Hill Park.
Located in downtown Victoria, this European- style boutique hotel is one block from the Inner Harbour and three blocks from the Ro...
Rising regally on the banks of Victoria's Inner Harbour and representing the center of British Columbia's Capital City, The Fairmont Empress has been completely restored to her turn-of-the-century beauty.
en.besthotels.com /1/victoria-hotels.html   (809 words)

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