• The funky jungle look
• Brave Chris wins 
• Barbara - a mom again at 58?
• Tiffany's back from despair
• Cyber-whiz at 12
• W@P rap 
• Love-letters:
• My mysterious e-man
• A musical milestone
• TNL's novel idea
• Freedom: how much?
• Jaws-revolutionised the movie industry
• Clothes Line
• Care for your Hands
• Are you Miss or Master Manners?
• S I M P L Y R E D 
• Boy wonder of Formula One
• 

The funky jungle look

Take a good look at our cover girls. This week we go into a funky jungle theme with Shani and Cathy getting their bodies painted in an animal print, while Anoshika and Susan had their hair done with a new wild twist. With this look created by Ramani, Nadhika and Romesh of Ramani Fernando Salons the girls most definitely are a group of great looking ‘wild things.’

Body painting, according to Ramani Fernando, is a trend that has become a big hit in the fashion world and is catching up a lot with the young ones. “It’s a very young, trendy look and can be carried off on shoulders, arms and maybe even your whole body.” Unlike Mehendi, the art of painting your hands, which lasts for 4-5 weeks, body paints can be worn for a particular occasion and can be washed off immediately. A convenience that suits most body paint wearers just fine. “Body paints really suit a younger wearer because it’s a more ‘party’ kind of look, but more delicate, elaborate work may even suit a formal occasion,” says Ramani who recently painted a girl’s arms to match the cut work on the sari she was wearing.

What you paint depends a lot on the type of clothes you plan to wear. There is no real technique; most of the art is freehand, but there are times when stencils are used. “Body painting is just as much fun for the artist as it is for the wearer,” laughs Ramani. Naturally a particular type of paint which doesn’t harm the skin is used, but unfortunately they are not available here. Now stop moaning: you can still get it done at a salon.

Are you still sitting down? What are you waiting for? Pick up that phone and get that appointment to have your body painted! - RP 

Brave Chris wins 

Dermatologist David Bank diagnosed the cancer during one of his routine visits to Reeve's home. 

He was making a house call to help the actor recover from skin ulcers and prevent breakdowns related to long term confinement in a wheelchair when he spotted the cancer growing on Reeve's arm. 

"Thanks to his expertise, he identified my rapidly advancing skin cancer and treated it successfully," grateful Reeve explains. 

Dr. Bank has come under fire for lavishing free treatments and services on influential clients in exchange for being mentioned in magazine articles about the latest in cosmetic and dermatological procedures, says a report in the New York Times. 

But the scandal doesn't faze Reeve, who calls the doctor a "consummate professional whose reputation has been unfairly and grossly maligned." 

A representative for Reeve adds: "Had the doctor not caught the skin cancer on Christopher's right arm during a routine exam in October 1999, it could have advanced to a more serious condition." It was treated successfully and he has been given a clean bill of health by his physician. 

During house calls to Reeve's Bedford, N.Y., home, Dr. Bank not only treated Reeve's physical problems, but also offered emotional support and broke the cancer diagnosis as gently as possible to the hard luck star, sources say. 

"Chris was so overcome with despair when he received the bad news that he almost suffered an emotional breakdown," confides an insider. "My God, what's next? When is it ever going to end?" Reeve bravely wondered to a pal. 

"It just keeps getting worse - if that's possible - with one thing after another." 

Since being thrown from a horse and paralyzed during a jumping competition, Reeve not only struggles to some day walk again but has also had to face at least a dozen medical emergencies. 

"I've had a collapsed lung, four bouts of pneumonia, two blood clots and a broken arm," says the former Man of Steel. "But all those crises are past."

Barbara - a mom again at 58?

Sharon, aged 42, had Roan by a mystery surrogate mother, who handed him to the star and her husband, 49-year-old newspaperman Phil Bronstein, just hours after he was born.

A friend said: "Seeing Sharon and Phil with their baby, made Barbara realise it's never too late to share your life with a child. Barbara has been talking about adopting a baby since she married James Brolin two years ago.

"It has taken her that long to convince herself that it's o.k. to become a parent again at 58. Several of her friends kept telling she is too old to adopt, saying it wouldn't be fair to a child to still be in high school with a mom who is in her seventies." But soon it will be a perfect time for Barbara to adopt a baby. For she is retiring from public performances once she has finished her current American tour. Top tickets to her farewell concerts are selling for $1,500 and $2,500 a seat.She made the dramatic announcement about her retirement after seeing Sharon's baby. Barbara told a friend: "Sharon and Phil look as though they're on Cloud Nine. I can't help but think how wonderful it would be if Jim and I had a new baby in our lives." The singer, who has a 33-year-old son Jason Gould, has given away two big clues to her plan to become a mother again. At a recent rehearsal, Barbara surprised musicians when she warmed up by singing Brahms Lullaby.And insiders say she has been redecorating two rooms in her Malibu mansion in a "top secret" project. Friends are convinced that the broody star is creating a nursery suite. Barbara is said to have the enthusiastic backing of 60-year-old James, who has a 12-year-old daughter Molly and sons Josh, aged 32, and Jess, 28. A source said: "He reminds her that, even at 58, she looks, acts and feels like someone at least ten years younger. He also says that, Barbara has always dreamed of having a little girl. "
Daryl Hannah takes on Monroe role Daryl Hannah is set to become the latest Hollywood actress to tread the boards in West End theater when she takes the starring role in The Seven Year Itch at the Queen's Theatre in October. The role was most famously played by Marilyn Monroe in the1955 film, but the legendary scene where Marilyn's dress blows up over a subway grate will not be featured in the stage version. 

Tiffany's back from despair

Twelve years after soaring to fame with her bubblegum hit I Think We're Alone Now, Tiffany Drawish, 28 thinks she finally knows what's important in life.

"I was into the partying scene, alcohol and drugs," says Tiffany, who had six cars and a $11,000 monthly mortgage on a gated mansion.

But her priorities changed after becoming a born-again Christian and marrying makeup artist Bulmaro "Junior" Garcia, the father of her son Elijah, 7, in 1992.

Now, after a failed reinvention as a country singer, Tiffany lives in a modest four bedroom home near L.A. and is returning to her pop roots with the upcoming release of her new album, The Colour of Silence.

But all in all, she has no regrets. Says Tiffany: "Why do I have to feel bad about being successful with something everybody liked."

Cyber-whiz at 12

What made you get into computers and web design?

Since I was three years old, I started playing with a computer, games of course. I was using my father's notebook computer. When I was five, my father bought a brand new computer for me with which I tried new things. When I was about eight I used to help my neighbours install software, configure printers and even setup operating systems. 

What inspired you to start up your own company? 

I started web designing as a hobby. However, when the top professionals like the Chairman & CEO of Macromedia recognized my work, I started thinking about starting my own company. My father and I were pondering with this idea for several weeks and then we decided to go ahead with it.

At the age of 12 how do you manage running a business? 

It's tough -going to school, playing for a competitive hockey team, designing websites and managing the company. Fortunately for me my father has experience as an accountant and as a President /General Manager of a large computer company. He helps me a lot. 

Does your company comprise a team of designers/programmers? 

We have three full-time designers, three part-time designers, two part-time programmers working for the company. The youngest person working for me is about 25 years old. 

How did you gain the expertise needed? 

I learned everything myself - trial and error. I have never looked at a manual nor given a phone call to Macromedia Tech Support for any help. However, in the last three months, I attended two Macromedia Flash conferences in New York and Seattle (USA) where I learned the finer points of Flash. 

What sort of clientele do you have? 

We have customers from all over North America. 

Are they a little unsure when dealing with a 12-year-old? 

Initially lots of customers hesitated. However when they see my work they change their minds. Still there are some people who hesitate, but also plenty of businessmen who like my work. That's life.

What plans do you have for your future?

I will make every effort to attend a University. I hope to specialize in Computer Science. At the same time, I will continue to expand the company. 

What have you got planned for the expansion of Cyberteks"? 

Within the next few weeks (if not few days), we hope to open two new branches - one in New York and the other in Houston, Texas. 

What is Cyberteks commercially worth? 

I can't tell you that. One thing I can tell you though is that it's a very successful company. 

Keith has been invited by the Prime Minister of Canada to join him and ten provincial premiers in the Team Canada Trade Mission to Beijing, Shanghai (China) and Hong Kong from November 18-26, 2000. Looks like tycoon Peiris is heading for the big leagues.

Check out the company's extremely cool home page at www.cyberteks.net. An impressive trophy cabinet is also on display on the site's 'Awards' page.

The web is a gold mine just waiting for all you tech savvy entrepreneurs to come along with a shovel, so get yourself some inspiration and start digging.

W@P rap 

The Internet uses a language called HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) to publish text, pictures, animation etc. It's the primary language the Internet uses to communicate. However, cellular phone networks are not capable of handling HTML due to various technical limitations and therefore Phone.com devised HDML (Handheld Device Markup Language) to overcome these problems and this developed into WML (Wireless Markup Language) which makes WAP technology work. See the diagram as to how WAP makes the Internet available to the cellular user. WAP however has serious limitations. Since cellular networks are low bandwidth they cannot handle a lot of data. The display screens on cellular phones are small and low-resolution making graphics, animations, and video - which make the Internet so much fun - impossible to display. 

Since much of the media on the web is graphics based, cellular phone users are severely restricted in the information that they can access. However, no doubt the techies out there already have ideas up their sleeves, and high-speed broad band cellular networks are around the corner. 

WAP may seem a little confining now, but given a little time, it might just become a way of life. 

Tired of the same old look? Ever wished you could do something different'? Want to go totally wild? Then you're on the right track! Keep reading...

Take a good look at our cover girls. This week we go into a funky jungle theme with Shani and Cathy getting their bodies painted in an animal print, while Anoshika and Susan had their hair done with a new wild twist. With this look created by Ramani, Nadhika and Romesh of Ramani Fernando Salons the girls most definitely are a group of great looking 'wild things.' 

Body painting, according to Ramani Fernando, is a trend that has become a big hit in the fashion world and is catching up a lot with the young ones. "It's a very young, trendy look and can be carried off on shoulders, arms and maybe even your whole body." Unlike Mehendi, the art of painting your hands, which lasts for 4-5 weeks, body paints can be worn for a particular occasion and can be washed off immediately. A convenience that suits most body paint wearers just fine. "Body paints really suit a younger wearer because it's a more 'party' kind of look, but more delicate, elaborate work may even suit a formal occasion," says Ramani who recently painted a girl's arms to match the cut work on the sari she was wearing.

What you paint depends a lot on the type of clothes you plan to wear. There is no real technique; most of the art is freehand, but there are times when stencils are used. "Body painting is just as much fun for the artist as it is for the wearer," laughs Ramani. Naturally a particular type of paint which doesn't harm the skin is used, but unfortunately they are not available here. Now stop moaning: you can still get it done at a salon. 

Are you still sitting down? What are you waiting for? Pick up that phone and get that appointment to have your body painted! – RP

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