GIFTS THAT COSTS YOU NOTHING

* The gift of listening: In this fast paced life, if we could lend our ears to others who are in discomfort, it would be a really good gift to them. Without interrupting and without planning for your response, if you could listen to the other person his burden of worry will be greatly reduced.
* Gift of compliments: A simple and sincere, "You look great in this outfit," "Job well done," can make someone happy.
* Gift of smiling: Smiling is of great value both mentally and socially. Smiling awakens friendly feelings in the people to whom it is directed. A smile can enrich our own lives and the lives of people with whom we come into contact.
* Gift of kind words: By saying a kind word, "Hello" or "Thank you" one can feel good. If you are found guilty never hesitate to say "Sorry". A sorry admitted sincerely from the bottom of the heart can make one feel good.
* Gift of love and affection: A small pat on the back, a handshake and sometimes a hug will be helpful. Whenever necessary do these to show your love to your family and friends.
* Gift of a favour: Every day, go out of your way to do something kind. These small small things that you do in your day-to-day work may even change a life.

CRICKET FEVER

I am a big cricket fan. As the 2007 World cup , which is to be held at West Indies is fast approaching, I wish to host a image.
It's for two reasons: one because I love cricket and there are many cricket lovers who will enjoy it. The second reason is that I recently joined a course in multimedia education and I wanted to put my work on web. There are many Photoshop pundits out there on the net and I expect that they will pass their expert comments. I will be greatly benefited by their suggestions.
May the best team win the cup, but i will strongly support the Men in Blue INDIAN TEAM.

What will you do with this money

Outside New york University building a shoe-shine boy met Albert Einstein, the famous scientist, and asked, "Shoe-shine sir?" Einstein smiled and shook his head, "No sorry, but if you wash your face, I will give you a quarter doller." The boy briskly ran off to a nearby tap. He washed his face and came back. "Well, that is better," said the shabby haired scientist and gave the boy a quarter doller. "What will you do with this money?" he asked.
The boy looked at Einstein and said, "I would like to give it back it to you, if you promise to get yourself a hair-cut."

Paid in full by a glass of milk

A young medical student was selling books to help him pay his fees in medical college. One hot summer day, he stopped at a farmhouse and asked a bright young girl if she cared to buy a book. "No thanks", she replied, "My mother is a widow and we cannot afford to buy books".
Then the student asked for a glass of water. She replied, "We have milk at home. would you care for a glass of milk?" The student thanked her and drank a glass of milk. when he offered to pay for the milk she refused saying, "Mother has taught me to be kind to strangers".
Some years passed by. One day, a women was brought to a hospital. She was too sick to notice anyone. But the chief surgeon saw her and recognised her as the girl who had once given him a glass of milk. She was placed in a private room and had special nurses to wait on her. Weeks passed.
One morning, a nurse said, "You are going home tomorrow!" "Oh" said the woman, "I am so glad. But the hospital bill worried me. It must be very large." The nurse said, "I will bring it to you."
As the woman looked over the bill and saw the large amount of it, she began to weep. Then, she looked further and down at the bottom she read these words: "Paid in full by a glass of milk!" Thus it was that Dr. Howard A. Kelley returned the kindness that a country girl showed to a stranger!
And thus will be our reward if we show love for others.

Tree gives a sweet mango

A king had gone for hunting along with his minister and retinue. They entered a forest. As the day was getting hot they rested under the spreading branches of a mango tree loaded with juicy fruits. A boy from a nearby hut of tribesmen hurled a stone to bring down a mango. However, the stone missed its mark and hit the king's head. The king was furious. He ordered his men to seize the boy and hang him to death. But the minister burst out laughing. The king got puzzled. His anger rose up. He asked the minister to explain his strange conduct. The minister said, "Your majesty, because the stone hit you - the King, the boy is in danger of losing his life. But suppose the stone had hit the mango tree. The tree would have given him a sweet mango. The king felt ashamed of his action.

I will fight to the death

Rousseau, the French philosopher and champion of liberty was hunted and pursued from one place to another because of his opinions. When Voltaire, another philosopher and writer heard of it, he invited Rousseau to come and live in his house. When Rousseau finally arrived, Voltaire said, "I do not agree with a word you say, but I will fight to the death for your right to say it".