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Easy Crypt is simply a Graphical GUI of the simplest nature for the Security Command Line product TrueCrypt
It will be featured in the Universe archives of the Ubuntu Hardy Heron Release
Other Internet Locations
Ubuntuforum Thread
The Main thread for Easy Crypt is located http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=585578
Launchpad binary
You can report bugs here, or ask questions https://www.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/easycrypt/
Launchpad project
Submit translations for Easy Crypt https://www.launchpad.net/easycrypt/
Easy Crypt 0.2.2.9 is ready
There is a bug that freezes TrueCrypt 5.x when using a password to create crypt between 12 and 19 characters- this is fixed
Fork of EasyCrypt (0.2.2.5) on your Nokia N800
EasyCrypt (with virtually no help from me) has been ported by a nice nice chap called Anthony Stramaglia
The package he provides seems to be compatible with TrueCrypt 4.3a and is in its first release.
My best wishes to him and his efforts.
Easy Crypt 0.2.2.8 is ready
This version is to allow for the 5.1a release made today: it also no fails back to the highest version code I have written - so when a new version of TrueCrypt arrives (5.2) my code will fail back to 5.1a - obviously this may not 100% work, but it should be the best chance at compatibility - as always I will try to keep up with command line interface changes
Source's changes
The PPA location for gutsy has changed - because Hardy now has newer python-central modules I have moved the Gutsy build into a different part of my PPA
The PPA for Gutsy is
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/stevenharperuk/ubuntu gutsy main restricted universe multiverse
The PPA for Hardy is
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/stevenharperuk/ubuntu hardy main restricted universe multiverse
Please look at the Installing section for details on how to change these on your system.
Easy Crypt 0.2.2.7 is ready
The main feature is that TrueCrypt 5.1 is supported, also a nice message arrives if you have that pesky 5.0 version. Even better still 4.3a works perfect too.
If anyone is on a Hardy Build I would love feedback as I haven't tested it on hardy yet. (however the TrueCrypt package is identical so there should be no problems).
As a side note - Crypts created in 4.3a DO work in 5.1 Crypts created in 5.1 DONT work in 4.3a
So a list of changes are
- New support for TrueCrypt 5.1
- Decent error Message if you have 5.0
- Fixed bug with 2 Create windows opening
- If you have a Crypt open via command line and try to open it, EasyCrypt add it to its list of crypts
Thanks for your on-going interest/support
Easy Crypt 0.2.2.6 is ready
A huge thanks to Mathieu Gaspard, most of the changes in this release are based on his diff, thanks Mathieu.
New Features
- Applied all the huge tidy up and debug effort by: Mathieu Gaspard
- His changes also include changing the crypt array to a dictionary
- He also added a very verbose debug mode, called with -d
- Mathieu also suggested a left-click to activate tray icon, this is implemented
- Fixed Bug when calculating space on long mount locations
- Added Danish Language
- Added Greek Language
Easy Crypt 0.2.2.5 is ready
New Features
- Add warning when you try to open same Crypt twice
- When changing Mode you are now only warned if you have Crypt(s) open that they will be closed
- Change Open Crypt - normal to Open the Crypt
- Change Close Crypt - normal to Close the Crypt
- Change Open Crypt - expert to Open a Crypt
- Change Close Crypt - expert to Close a Crypt
- TrayIcon now much more useful text - displays status of crypts
- Warn user about Open crypts when you close the manager
- Improved Close All so that it goes through all crypts - wont close non Easy Crypt handled crypts
- Fixed a bug in the checkOpened method
Easy Crypt 0.2.2.4 is ready
IMPORTANT: Change your password to printable ASCII characters only before you update
If you don't do this then you will have to go back to 0.2.2.3 then change the passwords - as none ASCII characters are no-longer allowed.
Fixes / Changes are
- Fixed keyfiles showing in auth.log
- Removed encoding of passwords
- Removed encoding filepaths to SpecialCommandRunner
- Added NTFS as inner filesystem type (sudo apt-get install ntfsprogs) is needed before it appears
- Added warning message when Truecrypt detects that your trying to use none ASCII printable characters in supplied password
So if you want NTFS to appear as an option you MUST have the support library's installed
sudo apt-get install ntfsprogs
Then it should appear as an option in Create.
Easy Crypt 0.2.2.3 is ready
Most importantly the fix recently to remove log entires has been superseded with something that is not a hack
Now all truecrypts calls are done via a proper interactive threads, rather than using the bugged truecrypt -d command.
This means that to my best knowledge there is no longer any location where you password is logged to disk.
Fixed / Features are
- Removed previous hack and replaced all truecrypt -d calls with non logging versions
- removed code to clean logs
- Added Catalan Language
- Added German Language
- Added French Language
- Added Galician Language
- Added Polish Language
- Added Russian Language
Easy Crypt 0.2.2.2 is ready
Some translations have been updated, however launchpad translations are having problems at the moment : you cannot get exports from it: when it gets fixed I will update the translations.
The reason for this fix is to address the TrueCrypt bug: when you use truecrypt -p in a terminal, truecrypt writes the password in plain text into the /var/log/auth.log
This release cleans up that log
Easy Crypt 0.2.2.1 is ready
- Fixes to crypt size slider can be dragged (virtually) greater than the max range : this is now capped
- detect crypt in crypt didnt have a slash on the end of detection paths
new Features
- Now preset, text and slider are fully linked
- Typed or slide action will update prefix size if matches
- Prevented picking a preset greater than your max space on filesystem
- Restricts crypt size to 2000MB if on FAT32 or FAT16
new Languages
- Added Dutch Language
- Added Norwegian Bokmal Language
- Added Swedish Language
Easy Crypt 0.2.2.0 is ready
- add selected Crypt sizes (drop down and text) (mostly from Michael Anckaert)
- Bugfix: two goes to change from expert to normal vice versa
Many thanks to Michael Anckaert, who provided me with my first ever patch file, the changes he made represented 90% of the changes in this version - the new manually selectable crypts sizes and the preset drop down sizes. He also did a translation for me (dutch)
plans for the future
- Add a 'make inner crypt' wizard
- Option in Preferences : remember recent crypts
what does it do
Easy Crypt currently:
- Stores preferences at ~/.config/easycrypt.conf
- Makes a crypt for the user at ~/easycrypt-crypt
- Allows users to select a size for the crypt
- Allows users to select & change the crypt password
- Allows users to mount and unmount the crypt
- They are mounted at /media/crypt
- Easy crypt looks for Truecrypt and prompt for download /install (deb package from trucrypts website)
- All interaction with Trucrypt is done via a Status Icon in the Tray
- The default encryption is Whirlpool
- The default file type is vfat
- The program is ready for multilingual support, however translations have not started yet.
- All crypts are portable to other Operating systems
The Expert mode allows
- Choice of crypt location
- Multiple mounted crypts
- Choice of crypt encryption algorithm
- Choice of crypt hashing algorithm
- Add Extra Key files options for Creation and mounting
- Inner Format options: FAT EXT2 EXT3 NTFS (NTFS requires you install ntfsprogs)
you have 2 options
auto update
You can do Either of the next two steps - depending how you are comfortable
add to sources (terminal)
Crypt will be kept up-to date by the Gnome Update Manager, in a terminal
sudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list
then add these lines to the bottom of your file if your on Gutsy
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/stevenharperuk/ubuntu gutsy main restricted universe multiverse
then add these lines to the bottom of your file if your on Hardy
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/stevenharperuk/ubuntu hardy main restricted universe multiverse
run the following in a terminal
sudo apt-get update
add to sources (gui)
From the Ubuntu Menu System | Administration | Software Sources Click on the Third Party Software tab Click on the +Add button Enter the value (if your on Gutsy)
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/stevenharperuk/ubuntu gutsy main restricted universe multiverse
Enter the value (if your on Hardy)
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/stevenharperuk/ubuntu hardy main restricted universe multiverse
Click the Reload button when prompted
install package
then to install, run the following in a terminal
sudo apt-get install easycrypt
from now on when the gnome update manager checks for updates it will also check my PPA for Easy Crypt updates
manual install
You can manually get and install releases at http://www.squeezedonkey.com/svn/linux/trunk/releases/easycrypt/
You have 2 options
- Click on the Menu item in Applications -> Accessories -> Easy Crypt
- From a terminal enter the command easycrypt (you get debug in terminal if you do this)
you should notice a new Tray icon, right click on it to get started.
Please consider translating Easy Crypt into your Native language
Translators can go and fill in (online) the strings for Easy Crypt in their own language and I can then grab them and use them in the new Version of Easy Crypt.
To add a NEW language simply HACK this URL
[1] https://translations.launchpad.net/easycrypt/trunk/+pots/easycrypt/it/+translate
you need to change this bit
to the language you want to add, so for Romanian (ro) it would be
contact and feedback
Please send any Feedback to
old News
Easy Crypt 0.2.1.19 is ready
New Features / Fixes
- Added Modifiable mount path option in Preferences
- When creating new crypts, chown all EXT2 and EXT3 filesystem's to be owned as current user
- Fixed Bug : normal mode, open crypt - no crypt dialog breaks
Both these changes have their uses:
Having the EXT filesystem's chowned to the current user means that you will have full ownership and rights to the new drives - this may cause problems when you move them to other installations of Ubuntu - as your User ID may be different, but most of you will know how to re-chown the files back to your user again (sudo chown -R USER PATH) - This change was made for convenience of having the crypt as your user when you make it.
The next change is that in the Expert section of Preferences you have a new checkbox : Modifiable mount path This allows you to change the mount path of a given crypt - big deal you think - however it has its uses
Say for instance you choose the mountpoint /home/steven/.mozilla (do this with Firefox closed) then when you open Firefox - it behaves like you have opened it for the first time (don't worry your old files are still there, when you unmount the crypt (close Firefox first) all your old bookmarks will be back.
So what you have there is a secure way of making your bookmarks, cookies and browsing history portable between machines. It works for other apps too. Just make sure you make the Crypts big enough.
Please note that before you try anything like this I Highly recommend that you Backup any data you have that is critical. (copy .mozilla to another place)
Easy Crypt 0.2.1.18 is ready
New Features / Fixes
- Added a Close all to bottom of Close Expert List
- Now Close Selection list stays open when still a crypt left to close
- Added Welcome Screen with basic instructions and setup crypt button
- Changed recreate button (normal mode) to Setup Crypt
- Fixed bug : making a crypt within another crypt
Please note: you can help me translate Easy Crypt by visiting https://translations.launchpad.net/easycrypt/trunk/+pots/easycrypt
Easy Crypt 0.2.1.17 is ready
Fixes / Features are:
- fixed major bug - preventing Expert mode working in non-english versions
- added Brazilian Portuguese
Easy Crypt 0.2.1.16 is ready
Fixes / Features are:
- Moved making of the new EXT2 and EXT3 File Systems to its own Thread
- Made dynamic root location detection
- Removed old language code
Easy Crypt 0.2.1.15 is ready
It has been submitted to my PPA It has been submitted to Hardy It can be downloaded as a DEB from my releases
- New Filetypes supported ext2 and ext3
- Made password entry screen stay open if you get password wrong
SVN Move Round and Submittal of 0.2.1.14
Good news, easycrypt 0.2.1.11 is now in Hardy, it needs to be built yet, but I am sure that will happen soon. https://www.launchpad.net/ubuntu/hardy/+queue/?queue_state=0&queue_text=easycrypt
I have moved round all the SVN structure to have tags, branches etc... this is better and lets me automate the diffing processes.
I have now gone through the new (for me) process of making an update of my package, basically you make a diff, and then raise a bug against your package. You can see mine here:
I have also automated as much of the process as possible, thus making future releases much easier:
Always its best to share, so for other Developers and packages I have included all my build scripts into my SVN
The most Used ones are
- build.sh
- build_compare.sh
- upload_REVU.sh
- upload_PPA.sh
Please feel free to copy and use them they are all GPLV2
Easy Crypt 0.2.1.14 is ready
New Features
- Added new Keyfiles option to Expert section
- Added loads of bits to handle keyfiles
- Updated Italian Translations
- Made expert and normal translateable
- Added skip of closeall to not try to close if crypts never opened
- Fixed bug on close window when at password leaves crypt in open crypts list
- Swapped most of close buttons for Cancel Buttons - added Cancel buttons to windows that needed them
- Sectionized the Preferences Window
- Added message to ask you to mount a crypt first if you wish to change it
A quick chunk of info about keyfiles.
- Keyfiles can be used instead or in conjunction with passwords.
- Once a Crypt is created against a Keyfile, you can only open it with that Keyfile
- To change an Existing Crypt to a new Keyfile, you must supply the old and new keyfile
So basically you can use a file and/or password to secure your crypt, you cam also add keyfile security (or remove it) from existing crypt. You can also have just keyfiles as you security (no password).
Easy Crypt 0.2.1.13 is Ready
The following Features / Bugs have been addressed
- Fixed spaces in file path bug for creating and mounting crypts
- Fixed escaping password and change password
- Unexpected Feature - will never be able to have a \ in the password
- Feature - new checkbox in preferences to mount crypts as thier file name
- Added close button to select crypt window
- Added Open TrueCrypt website to About window
- new Translation Italian
Easy Crypt 0.2.1.12 is ready.
Nice new features in this new version, its submitted to REVU as usual
New Features
- Added Toggle password checkbox to create crypt
- Added Toggle password checkbox to change crypt password
- Added Enryption Algorithm option for Expert
- Added Hash Algorithm option for Expert
Easy Crypt 0.2.1.11 is ready.
The great part is that after lots of iterations, it has been reviewed and passed on the REVU server.
What this means it that Easy Crypt will be on the next version of Ubuntu (Hardy Heron) out in April 2008.
You will be-able to search or browse in the APT Manager (Add/Remove Programs) and find and simply tick the box to install it.
You can as usual get the package from my SVN location http://www.squeezedonkey.com/svn/linux/trunk/releases/easycrypt/
However I do urge you to add my PPA and get AUTO updates See below for instructions
My next job is starting communications with TrueCrypt and working towards a TrueCrypt DEB for the Ubuntu repository, if this happens I can get the APT Manager to auto install and Update TrueCrypt when you install Easy Crypt.
Many thanks to the MOTU team for their packaging help and all there effort today (its the full review day today).
Easy Crypt 0.2.1.9 is ready
The Deb is easycrypt_0.2.1.9+svn20071026-0ubuntu1_all.deb
This new name coincides with the changes in packaging for the REVU submissions.
I have spent 10+ hours on getting the packaging perfect, there's just so much to learn and so many finicky changes to get right, also as hardy is v new a lot of the documentation is conflicting as new standards are being implemented.
New Features
- Can now change mode in Preferences without having to restart
- New option to show Stock menu icons
- Create crypt now allows you to pick from 1->MB left on disk
Its on the PPA but someone has decided to get the PPA server to build all of OpenOffice, so it may be some time till it gets round to building mine, if you can't wait just grab the DEB from here http://www.squeezedonkey.com/svn/lin...ses/easycrypt/
0.2.1.3 is ready
This is a packaging change to that the whole package now complies with the REVU server. http://revu.tauware.de/
This allows me start get through the process to get onto the next version of Ubuntu (Hardy Heron)
Anyone using my PPA to keep Easy Crypt up-to-date, must now update the sources.list file.
in a terminal
sudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list
then add these lines to the bottom of your file
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/stevenharperuk/ubuntu feisty main restricted universe multiverse deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/stevenharperuk/ubuntu feisty main restricted universe multiverse
0.2.1-0 is ready
- Bug fix of Progress Bar
Also if you have upgraded from Feisty or another distro, you MUST get the correct Truecrypt for your OS Go get the correct version for your os here http://www.truecrypt.org/downloads.php
Some of the symptoms of having the wrong version, are that you can create, but not open Crypts
0.2.0-0 is ready
New Features
- Preferences panel
- Expert Mode
- Select Crypt panel
- Multi Mounts
- Create New Crypts
- Auto Start on Login
This is a Major rework, and now allows you to mount and create multiple crypts from multiple locations, including removable media, it also switches to use kdesud instead of gksudo when running on Kubuntu.
My next plans are to add more options (in expert mode) when you create a crypt....
0.1.6-2 is Ready
Fixes are:
- Debug Path prevents any languages working
This build is for all Platform
0.1.6-1 is Ready
This build is for all Platform Please also note that Truecrypt now host the Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy DEB
Fixes are:
- Fix language to default to English if no current translation available
As always you can get the deb directly, but I recommend using the PPA - see the download section below.
Personal Package Archives
PPA is the Personal Package Archive, what this is, is an Ubuntu product that allows you to upload you source code and it builds and hosts an Ubuntu repository.
What this means is that you can add the repository to your /etc/apt/sources.list for instructs see the download section below.
0.1.4 is Ready
Switched Translations from XML file to Debian and Ubuntu friendly po (mo compiled) files
This may not look like much, but it involved lots of work (and learning). The advantage is that I have now submitted my pot (template) to launchpad. This means that translators can get to work using the GUI in launchpads website to do the translations for me (and maintain them).
recent feature from 0.1.2-3
- Changed Create page to have two passwords to enter
- Defaulted standard encryption to whirlpool
- When Re-creating crypt old crypt not deleted until new details submitted
- Made Change Password window - and made it work
- Switched to default about and exit icons
- Changed TrayIcon to proper gtk StatusIcon, this enables me to position it lovely
- Have to Assume that the popup feature will be bound to mouse button 1 on that Environment
- Added Title stings to All dialogs
- Added a Change Password menu item - doesn't work yet


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2010 Chevrolet Colorado User Reviews
2010 Chevrolet Colorado Review Ratings
Average Ratings from 2 reviews
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Displaying all 2 2010 Chevrolet Colorado reviews.
sldl2004 writes:
2010 Chevrolet Colorado LT1 Ext. Cab 4WD Review
The optional 5.3L V8 is awesome. I love the power to weight ratio in this truck! Fun to drive, handles well, optional heated, power leather seats are nice. Great visibility for a smaller truck. Auto-dimming rear view mirror with the compass and temperature is a nice feature. Good-sounding audio system.
Back seats in the extended cab are very small--probably only suitable for children or short rides. Limited range with the V8 and the 19.6 gallon tank, especially if you do any city driving. No map lights on the rear view mirror or vanity light for the passenger. No MP3 jack on the 2010 model.
Don't Believe The "expert" Reviews — Some of the expert reviews on this truck are utterly ridiculous. Whether it was cars.com or Edmunds or MSN autos--it didn't matter. They all hated this truck and I still don't see why. 90% of the user reviews were all positive, aside from the complaints about the interior. I'll admit--GM did overdo it on the plastic interior, but it is a compact truck and to expect it to be as luxurious as a full-size is not realistic. If you want a truck like that, buy an F150 or a Silverado. I honestly love the truck---the styling, the engine and most everything about it is appealing to me. The V8 model is a rocket, I can tell you that much. It easily tows my snowmobiles, ATV's and trailer. Is the truck perfect? No---but no vehicle is. The 5.3L motor is a proven motor, so I plan on driving it for many years to come. It has the power of a full-size and the handling of a car---it's fun and enjoyable to drive. I average 17.7 mpg in mixed driving, around 19 highway and 13-14 in the city. Not great mileage, but it's a V8. I highly recommend this truck to anyone.
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2009 Chevrolet Colorado Reviews
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I love the look of the truck and the exterior color. And the ride is very comfortable and smooth. I wish I could get more gas mileage from it. And I don't know way I love the front design of the truck... Read More
Love this truck. Is a girls truck so never took it off roading. spend more time outside of it waxing it, washing it, making her shine.then actually driving. only replaced one sensor on it so far. neve... Read More
2008 Chevrolet Colorado Reviews
Great Little 4x4
Great car for 1 to 4 people. Gets you where you want to go. Reliable. Easy access to back seats. Full size half ton bed. Tires decent. Handles excellently. Good fuel mileage. (23 miles per gallon). CD... Read More
The Colorado In Colorado
Performance: slow to accelerate... good breaks. Quality: Great, except for customibility. Appearance: Great but can have a lower stance. Cost: good, doesn't use a lot of gas especially on high way. Fu... Read More
2007 Chevrolet Colorado Reviews
Excellent Mid-size Truck
The 2007 is my second Colorado, as I had an '04 before it which I will reference several times. My decision to continue with the Colorado was that these little trucks live up to the like a rock stand... Read More
It Does What It's Supposed To: It Trucks.
After having driven a few different pick ups, I settled on this one for one simple reason: it was a smooth ride. Even after a few years, the ride is surprisingly comfortable and doesn't get really bou... Read More
2006 Chevrolet Colorado Reviews
Good, Dependable, Comfortable Ride.
I bought this truck new in the summer of '06 with every option available (the 3LT) including trailering setup. It has been a really dependable truck. Once I put the bed cover on it my mileage on lon... Read More
Great Mid-sized Truck
I love the handling and towing of this mid-sized truck but the shorter bed makes hauling longer items a bit harder than a full-size bed. The fuel economy is one of the best, especially for a truck and... Read More
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I don't have to see Eric walk in the door. I know he's there because of the squeals of delight and the Da-da Da-da I hear from Hayley when he gets there. She loves her Daddy!
She loves her Mommy too. She doesn't call my name very often; only when she's really upset and needs rescuing. But when it's time to sleep, I'm all she wants. And all I have to do to get one of the best hugs around is kneel down on the floor and hold my arms out. Hayley comes running with the biggest grin on her face and falls right into my arms.
Watching Caitlin and Hayley together is amazing. They are so sweet sometimes; giving each other hugs and kisses. Caitlin likes to pick Hayley up and move her from place to place. Sometimes Hayley minds and other times she doesn't. Then there are the times they fight like only sisters do. Not growing up with my sisters makes it difficult for me to understand, but I know at the end of the day they love each other, so I just try to roll with it.
|Caitlin wanted to make a birthday cake for Hayley. We made a hot fudge pudding cake. Mmmm.
|Not the best picture, but it was sooo good.
Despite the learning curve, Hayley has brought so much more joy to our family. She is a happy baby and hearing her little giggles makes my face and my heart smile. I'm getting teary now as I write this. Now that she is one and walking around, we've been really enjoying how much more the girls can play together. Caitlin has taken to pushing Hayley in the swing and toy car. It's beautiful! I can't wait to see how much more they are going to play together over the next year.
I can't wait to see what the future holds for you little Hayley. I love you baby!


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Tom Jones Gallery
October 15th, 2009 | By TomJones
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God Bless you Tom. I've loved you for about 33 years. You get sexier and sexier. A fan from Cambridge, Ontario CANADA.
I love you, Tom! kisses of Curitiba City/Paraná State/Brazil
I just saw you with Hugh Laurie on a PBS special and recalled the first time my wife and I first saw or heard you – 1963 or 64 in "What's New Pussycat". My wife Sandy was a great fan of yours and of Jerry Lee Lewis. I have a pic of she and "Killer" JLL from 1959 or 60 in Bonham Texas. If you are interested I can send it. My wife of 37 years died this past Feb – she was one fabulous woman. We traveled different paths – me being from outskirts of NYC and she from Texas, however I saw Fats Domino and met Frankie Vallie at a smallvenue on Greenwood Lake, NJ in 1959. Our son met you when you stayed at the Hilton in Knoxville, TN a few years ago. He made sure he delivered your room service but like his father he wouldn't ask for an autograph. Keep performing and my the Lord be with you. VTY – Bob Gox
I simply wished to thank you so much yet again. I am not sure the things that I would've carried out in the absence of the type of creative ideas contributed by you over such topic. It seemed to be a difficult scenario in my position, but seeing this expert form you dealt with it took me to jump for fulfillment. I'm just happy for this service and thus have high hopes you recognize what a great job you were accomplishing educating people today through your website. I am certain you haven't got to know all of us.
Голяма звезда,прекрасен и всеотдаен на публиката си -обичам го!!!
My mom used to sit me down in front of your show when I was little. She would get a break because I would not move for the entire show!! Now some odd years later, I still can't move from in front of the TV whenever you are on….
Hi Tom just wanted to say I have been a huge fan of yours all my life. When us kids were young, mom used to play Patsy Clines "Crazy" and the song "Hello Walls". Then on Saturday mornings she suddenly started playing your "What's New Pussycat". sure got us up and doing the chores. my mother just loved you she has died now but she thought you were better than Elvis and now me and my daughter are also huge fans. Never been to one of your concerts yet don't see much in the states but I pray I will get to see you perform one day. God bless you and your family richly! take care
Vicky Thomas
Buckeye Lake, Ohio, USA
tom you the best but you hardrock live in florida left a lot;s of people very disapointed with all these new song sorry i,ve been to a lot of your show including in las vegas but please don,t forget your audience that need to be rewarded
OMG! I'm really telling my age, but I've loved Tom Jones for years since I was a little girl. And dang it he still looks hot! How is that even possible? Man, I wish I could get to Atl or FLa for his concerts…. sighing audibly…
you still have it tom jones all the sexy look and u look good in silver…no matter how old u get u still have it all…im so glad u and linda are still together….be good and be safe…bye erdine oh one more thing i have listen to your music since i was 10 years old and my mom would groud me if i did something wrong she would stop me from seeeing your this is tom jones..so i would be good all the time so i dont miss your show…im a good girl anyway….lol i have never mention this before so this is not a dupicate….
you still have it tom jones all the sexy look and u look good in silver…no matter how old u get u still have it all…im so glad u and linda are still together….be good and be safe…bye erdine oh one more thing i have listen to your music since i was 10 years old and my mom would groud me if i did something wrong she would stop me from seeeing your this is tom jones..so i would be good all the time so i dont miss your show…im a good girl anyway….lol
You've still got it, Tom! Congratulations on "Praise and Blame"- a gritty, rocking, soulful and rich work. Really enjoy it. Thanks for sharing your gift.
Best Desert Island Discs for ages. That voice just commands an audience.Keep rockin' sir.
Dear Tom,
Lovely to hear you on Desert Island Discs. It was a great programme.
Check out a tremendous band from Pontardawe- The Last Republic.They played berfore Bon Jovi at O2 recently. Becky's nephew Aron is the drummer. (Do you remember the Trwynau Coch ? Aron's Dad's band.)
with very best wishes from Ferryside.
Rob and Becky Harley
Sir Tom,
I have watched your career with great interest. It has been a delight to see you achieve success after success. I will always be a fan of your incredible voice and remarkable persona. May you live
forever! Always in my heart…
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Hope you have a happy, restful, peaceful and healthy birthday break at home with miss Linda. I sure hope to see you this year somewhere close to or in Knoxville Tn. I saw you here a few years ago. I had tickets to see you at Builtmore House in N.Carolina ? but it was cancelled. I;ve battled illness and depression the past year. It would sure make my year if i could see you again. Waiting anxiously to see your schedule, to see if my dream comes true to see you. Love you, take care of yourself please. I was devasted to lose Elvis, along with the rest of the world. Please take care. so many people would be devastated to lose you and there will never be another you. Take care of yourself first,but we are waiting and wondering about you, your schedule, last but not least your health. If you are ill let us know so we can keep you in our prayers and thoughts. This includes your family as well. I think you are the "Voice" but more, the Total Package. Again, love you and miss you and a huge fan in waiting.
I'm seeing Tom tomorrow night at the Intercon Gardens, Muscat, Oman. I'm really looking forward to it, so are my family – my wife (from the Philippines) is a real TJ fan. I organised 31 tickets for people at my work and it will be a magic night – the biggest event of the year !
I have been a fan of Sir Tom Jones since for 41 years now. I was 7 years old when I heard Love Me Tonight and it stopped me cold. I loved that voice. Over the years that voice was so distinctive and I listened to it every chance I got. I was lucky I have seen Tom in concert about 5 or 6 times in my life. He still puts on a great show. He should stop grabbing his crotch now though. We all know he has still got it. He doesn't have to prove it to us die-hard fans
I lived my dream in Milan when you did a perfect concert in an amazing atmosphere in 2009. Like I was a child I danced for all the concert and sung your songs as well. I passed years of my life with your wonderful voice that both inspired and helped me to start singing. Thanks so much for what you still do for the music. You'll always live in your fans' heart.
I remember my mother in the early/late sixties never missing a performance of yours amd my late father being so jealous when my mother watched you on T.V. and not only loved your music but thought you were the sexiest man on earth! I never thought I would also agree with my mother in 2010! I am coming to your show in Johannesburg, Sun City in April 2010- it has been one of my dreams to see you live-for many years. As a fellow welsh girl – us welsh are so very proud of you- Sir Tom Jones- you are a world WELSH icon-and will go down in history- as one of the world's best entertainers ever!!!!
I believe Tom is not only sexy but also a decent human being. God Bless him.
This guys the number one sexiest man I have ever seen.Hands down/.OMG Can he sing too!
There was the days of my childhood, when I new and loved Tom Jones and S.Wonder very much only from the radio and some soviet plates but never sow them on USSR TV!! I even dont new,how they looks! But Tom Jones voice forever will associated with my youth and unbarrier, so far love to him. Thanks to all who gives the opportunity to see now, that I loved always, all my life. Ukraine
Show in Buenos Aires 2010 was amazing in style and rhythm, and rhythm, and rhythm! Sir Tom, your voice remains intact.I sang and I danced all night like Buenos Aires 2007!!!God bless you!
We're looking forward to seeing you on feb.6th at Teatro Municipal de Viña del Mar, Chile. You've got a wonderful voice and you really impressed all the audience when you came to Viña del Mar Festival. In my opinion, you were the best artist invited to the Festival that year!
He smokin HOT. SIZZZZZZZZZZZZLE.
I have adored Him for years and I always will. I pray i see Him in concert this year.!!! Hes sooooo Damn HOT~ sizzzzzle.


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Mashed Potato Salad By The Iowa Housewife 08/17/11 08:00 After living in Texas during my high school and college years, I learned to like mashed potato salad. The ones usually served there were similar to this recipe from the "Farm Journal Country Cookbook" but added quite a bit of yellow prepared mustard and... Add to my recipe book
Mashed Potato Casserole By Bookcase Foodie 03/04/12 06:47 Paula Deen is known for her Buttah and fattening and unhealthy recipes. Despite this, she is one good cook and her recipes are worth following with a few changes. Although now, with her medical diagnosis, hopefully changes will be … Continue reading → Add to my recipe book
Crazy Cooking Challenge - Mashed Potato Spring Rolls By Foodiva's Kitchen 11/07/11 16:59 Sometimes we will hit the target but miss the self. At other times we will miss the target but hit the self. Our purpose, though, is to hit the target as the self and hope that the sharp sound of arrow penetrating paper will awaken us from the so-called... Add to my recipe book
Mashed potato casserole By The Southern Lady Cooks 08/28/12 17:36 We love potatoes "fixed" this way and you can do so many different variations. Great for holidays or just anytime. 7 or 8 large potatoes, peeled 1 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons butter or margarine 4 ounces cream cheese 1/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup evaporated... Add to my recipe book
Mashed potato green peas stuffed Indian flat breads called Parathas ( Aaloo matar paratha ) By Your every day cook 08/06/13 17:22 Stuffed parathas, or Indian flatbreads stuffed with mashed vegetables can be an exciting option for school kids as a lunch box idea. You can get the most picky toddler to clutch a stuffed paratha and chew his way through and a pleased mom has achieved her... Add to my recipe book
Mashed Potato Cakes By The Iowa Housewife 11/02/11 07:00 I have always been a fan of mashed potato cakes so had to give this recipe a try. I must admit right away that I did not make the Olive Tapenade topping. Plain sour cream works for us. The recipe just called for adding some boughten Tapenade to the sour... Add to my recipe book
"Morocco Version" of French Beignets (Moroccan Sweet Doughnuts or Donuts) and my first experience, using mashed potatos in my donuts!/Beignets Marocains Sucrés et Beignets à Base de Pommes de Terre By Moroccan Cuisine Marocaine 06/18/12 06:30 It is raining sugar! A few weeks ago, I had a hankering for French Beignets, pronounced as (BAI-NYEE), a sugary pastry, very popular in Morocco as well. Like North-American version doughnuts or donuts, beignets are a French puffy deep-fried pastry, circle-shaped,... Add to my recipe book
Aloo Paratha / Spicy Mashed Potato Stuffed Paratha By Spicy Treats 12/13/11 23:29 Aloo/Potato is my family favorite veg :) Anything with this veg will be a hit and one such recipe is Aloo Paratha/Potato Stuffed Paratha. My kids love any kind of stuffed parathas and particularly this Aloo and Paneer stuffed Parathas. There are lots of... Add to my recipe book
Mashed potato biscuits By The Southern Lady Cooks 01/07/13 00:38 Mashed potato biscuits are one of my favorites. I love mashed potatoes and I love biscuits. I can make a meal off these biscuits with butter and honey. 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup... Add to my recipe book
Moongdal Aloo Paratha / Dal Potato Paratha / Mashed Potato Lentil Paratha By Spicy Treats 12/06/12 03:30 I love Dal Parathas more than the Masala Paratha / Stuffed Parathas. This Moondgal Aloo Paratha recipe is one of my experiment n i chosen this for October month's BM under the theme "Cooking using Moongdal". But becoz of our car accident n other related... Add to my recipe book
#307 Mashed Potato with Dulse By Neil Cooks Grigson 08/20/11 05:07 Nobody really eats dulse, or any other seaweed, in England these days, though they used to. It is a pity because I do like the stuff. It seems to be popular still in Ireland though; my friend Evelyn often brings back a bag of it whenever she visits home... Add to my recipe book
Mashed Potato & Kale Pancakes By A Clove of Garlic, A Pinch of Salt 01/20/12 02:19 If you are a follower of this blog on Facebook, then you saw that I posted something the other day that went like this: Trying a new recipe right now. If it tastes even close to how I am imagining it will, then I am about ready to fall in love. And fall... Add to my recipe book
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Mashed Potato Balls By Suburbhomestead's Blog 03/09/12 06:52 Ingredients 2 cups cold mashed potatoes 1 egg, lightly beaten 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup real bacon bits 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs Oil for frying Directions Place mashed potatoes in a … Continue reading → Add to my recipe book
Perfect fluffy mashed potato By Marmaduke Scarlet 10/13/12 13:08 Perfect mash (Sainsbury's Heritage potatoes) Do you really need me to give you a recipe for perfect mashed potato? Perhaps not, but since I have the photo, I thought I would lay out to you the key to a gloriously fluffy, buttery mash. Many of us are scarred... Add to my recipe book
Dark Chocolate & Crystallised Chilli Bark & Leftover Mashed Potato ~ not at the same time By sudden lunch! 10/13/11 20:18 ~ Menu ~ Smoked Haddock &Leek Chowder Crunchy BaconGrattons White Wine Spritzer Dark Chocolate &Crystallised Chilli Bark I made too much mashed potato yesterday as, when sorting out the potato box as one does, I found several elderly chaps that had been... Add to my recipe book
Poori Masala / Deep fried Indian Bread with Mashed Potato By Aromatic dining 06/21/12 11:20 Poori Masal or Poori Kizhangu as referred by my dear hubby is a classic south Indian breakfast combo. Pooris are deep fried indian bread made with wheat flour. And masala is nothing but mashed potato with Indian tadka. Alas, I have a slight food aversion... Add to my recipe book
Baked Mashed Potato Balls By BIZZY BAKES 12/05/13 02:47 It was Chanukah and we were eating all kinds of latkes and other foods, fried in oil, so I stamped my foot a dozen times and went on strike. No more latkes. No more grease. No more frying. It was good while it lasted but enough is enough. Over-indulgence... Add to my recipe book
Mashed Potato Soufflé By Michele's Woman Cave 02/25/13 23:17 Here's another dish that is using up potatoes and cream before their expiration date. I only wish that potatoes and poultry would photograph better. Mashed Potato Soufflé 6 potatoes, peeled and diced 3 oz Neutchatel cheese 1 large egg 1 cup cream 2 dashes... Add to my recipe book


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Ex-Bears receiver Johnny Knox gives up fight to play football
BY SEAN JENSEN Twitter: @SeanKJensen February 13, 2013 5:54PM
Johnny Knox, wide receiver, was recently terminated by the Chicago Bears. Knox taked about his plans for the future in an exclusive interview. Photographed on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times
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Johnny Knox looks like he's in game-shape when he appears in the dimly-lit entrance of a Chicago hotel restaurant Wednesday morning.
Except the always lean receiver walks with a limp, and he struggles to sit or stand comfortably, the lingering effects of a devastating hit he endured at Soldier Field 13 ½ months ago.
Yet Knox counts his blessings and not his challenges, even as he exclusively tells the Sun-Times that his football career is over.
"As an athlete, you don't want to give up, you want to keep on fighting. That's how I've always been," Knox says. "But it's been on my heart for a while. I know how my body feels, and I know I'm not going to be the same and perform at the ability that I used to.
"So I'm moving on and going forward."
That's a "hard pill to swallow" for the 26-year-old who prided himself on his underdog story, one that started at Tyler Junior College in 2005 and culminated with a Pro Bowl trip to Hawaii as a kickoff returner just five years later. He flashed his potential as a receiver during the 2010 season, finishing just 40 yards shy of 1,000, and he regained his starting spot after the club tabbed Roy Williams as a starter in 2011.
But toward the end of the 2011 season, Knox experienced one of the highlights of his life and the lowlight of his life in the span of a week.
On Dec. 13, 2011, Knox and his wife SanDerriqua welcomed the arrival of their second child, Johnny Knox III.
Knox planned to help with their daughter, arrange furniture, shuffle around gifts and boxes, whatever SanDerriqua needed.
But in the third to last game, after a 17-yard catch against the Seattle Seahawks, Knox was drilled in the back by defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove. He moved his legs, realizing he wasn't paralyzed, but he was overwhelmed by pain just lying on the grass.
"When they turned me over," Knox says, "that was the worst pain I've ever felt."
His close friend and marketing agent Bill Horn accompanied Knox on the ambulance ride to the hospital.
"You were screaming for them to get those pads off you," Horn recalls.
"I remember that," Knox says. "It was a bumpy ride."
He underwent spinal fusion surgery the next day.
Knox has diligently rehabbed, pushing himself to return to the field to continue his career. But there's no telling when – or if – the nerves will ever respond. The only time he's not in pain is when he's flat on his back.
Still, he's proud of how far he's come, even if he's not an elite athlete again.
"I was centimeters away from being paralyzed, so just sitting here and talking, I'm appreciative of that," he says. "Just the hard work that I had to put in. Just to be able to stay in and do everything in my daily life that I used to do."
Knox wasn't surprised when general manager Phil Emery informed him of his release Tuesday morning at Halas Hall.
In fact, he was thankful for the way the Bears treated him, paying him his full salary for 2012 and allowing him to remain a part of the team.
"It was something that I've prepared myself for throughout the season," says Knox, who failed a physical immediately after the 2012 season. "I knew it was going to come one day so there were no hard feelings toward the Bears."
During rehab, Knox admitted to some "crocodile tears," and "Why me?" moments. But he puts his faith in God, believing that football isn't his identity.
"God has better plans for me," Knox says. "He wouldn't put me in a situation that I couldn't handle. I have a lot of opportunities out there. I got some nice things going on so I'm just looking forward to that."
Knox plans to remain in the Chicago area with his wife and two children, and he is currently an investor in the launch of a new supplement company, Healthy 74. Horn says he's been approached by some spinal injury-related foundations about partnering up with Knox, and he's finalizing some goodwill trips. He is scheduled to join a handful of NFL players, including former Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris, on a trip to Uganda with Pros for Africa and Starkey – the maker of hearing aids – in March. Then, in May, along with the Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Foundation, he will visit troops abroad with former Bears players.
"It's time to retire and move onto the next chapter," Horn says of his friend's future, "and it will be an incredible chapter."
During the interview Wednesday, Knox is upbeat and smiles frequently.
Asked how he remains so optimistic, Knox says, "My whole life, I've always been positive, and people ask me, 'Man, why are you so positive?'
"But I know things will work out for the best."


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nice end
aleena ko danial sy shadi nae krni chahye thi, jo shaks aitbaar nae krta wo muafi k qabil nae hota.
agree … but maaf krne wala , sab se bara hae.
shukar hy end howa drama. best were expression of shaheen and her cousin………. haha
best ending i like it minha's acting is superbbb
very nice drama
moomal sheikh dulhan ban k b wesi hi lag rahi hai
Happy ending. But after pushing drama story they wrapped up every thing very fast. Wish they never had shown few weird scenes otherwise good drama
Gud end
Dude I was watching drama with family and my cousin and vulgar pop up opened by this website. So not good day for me….
Zabardast ending hui. I love happy endings. Daniyal aur Aleena apni shaadi kay moqay per bohot achay lag rah thay. Asad ki girlfriend bhi khoobsurat lagi shaadi kay function main. Mina kay doctor sahab to shaadi shuda nikaly, wesay bhi doctor sahab umer-raseeda thay aur un kaa Mina kay saath koi match nahin tha. Aleena ki shaadi per Mina kay kaafi kum scenes thay. Mina ko thora aur zyada dikha detay to zyada achha hota…but overall an excellent ending.
i like ur comments buffalo
Thanks Rawish
Hmmm kesi ho chilli milli ma na likhon to tm bhi Nahee reply krte …
Pyray se Muskaan main theek hoon. Ainda khayal rakhon gi
khush rahoo….
always open the comments , to read your comments buffalo . good as usual
jeeti raho.
Thanks Yasoob. Sada khush rahain.
the girl that asad likes has so much makeup on she looks weird! anyways great ending!
Yaar Yeh junaid or momal nay sarey dramay kea bera garak kar diya. Is liye is dramay sey mujhey chid thi. Acha hua khatam ho gya. Please Sanam Saeed tum aur Fawad dramon ka selection acha karo you both are wonderful actor.
meray khayal say next week kay wednesday par jo thoday viewers thay woh bhi dekhna chod daingay.
NiCe endINg !!!
Shaadi may sarey spot boys aur make-up girls or artist ko khada kar diya hai. Sab ko dressing hi karwa detay.
Sanam Saeed no word for her she is always wonderful
Aleena ko waqai daniyal se shadi nai krni chahiye thi :/
Chalo atleast ending to happy thi
first time i really feel sorry for minah she was right to some
extant it's really hard to share ur parents with someone else she suffer's alot….
mina ko saza mil gai us k sath accha hua lekin wo phir tanha reh gai end main uski bi shadi kara deni thi
Fzul treen ending,,,,traditional ending ,no lesson
shukr hai khtaam ho gya lolzzz:D
Good ending but they should of went deep into Shaheen's and Adan's background!! & made 2 more eps
has any one noticed momal said F word ……….it is quite clear..
Yes she said the " F WORD " meaning " FUNNY ".
She said " funny " ….. think positive buddy
well dear i always think positive but its not about thinking u go in front of a mirror and say both words u will notice the difference by yr self…..
yaa i noticed it too lollllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
I cried when Mina was excusing sooooo heart touching feelings
But a brilliant ending
Well over all the drama was nice.. I liked the ending and Sanam Saeed totally nailed it! she was too good.. and yeah after what Daniyal did, Alina shouldn't have married him but then you know they say that a known kamina is better then an unknown namona
Lolz !
Kiya baat hai apki @ Fatima
Itni best saying lolz
" A known Kamina is better than an unknown Namona "
wow …. wowww … just wowwww…. nothing else for your comment. great Fatima.
WOWWWWWWW amazing end,,,,,,,,)
Shuker h es dramay ka end ho geya h!boht boring drama tha!
daniyal aik num ka bonga lagta ay -.-
sania saeed (y) i love you yaarrrrr :/
crappy drama, crappy cast, crappy direction, and crappy ending!
agar director akalmand hota tou at least ending achi dekhata jo pooray dramay pe bhaari hoti!
First of all, how could they say that the Minna has psychological issues. Hav u ever thought how psychological issues occur? Nobody is born with it. It happens due to a reason. Psychological problems is not a disease that can be cured with medication. It's a disorder that can happen to anyone. Minna was a case b/c she lost her mother at an early age. And her father, who was craving for women, re-married to a woman who already has 2 kids. Though he did a wonderful a job that he thought of supporting 2 kids. But he should hav talked to his daughter first, build her confidence, prioritize her, make her feel that she's her daughter, she's very important to her. How can fathers' be so ruthless? Or why are they different than mothers?
From the time, Mehmood sahib remarried till the time kids grown up, all his life he ignored and neglected Minna, left her in a hostel. All this deteriorated her personality. How could one expect her to be nice? And how can you expect her to hav good friends? So she became friend with Shaheen. And Shaheen's cunning personality was discovered by the director in the end. How could an innocent girl like Minna, who lost her mother, who, after receiving her father's negligence, could not trust her anymore, how could she recognize good or bad? Jab apna baap hee bura ho tou aur kis pe aitebaar kya jaaye?
And Alina, how could she think of marrying someone who never trusted her? Agar Daniyal itnay mohabbat ke daaway karta tha, itnee sachi mohabbat thee tou how could he hav misconceptions about Alina's character? Jis ko apni mohabbat pe yakeen na ho, uss se tou shaadi nahi karni chahiye. So either Alina and her family has completely no self-respect, or she's a girl that nobody wants to marry her. Koi aur rishta hee nahi hai uss ke leay? Maybe there's no other rishta for Daniya. Ab tak single hee baitha tha. Idiot!
And lastly, Dr. Zohaib…….the most idiot psychologist! From the beginning till the end, he seems to be a retarded, ruthless, illiterate, selfish person. I shouldn't call him a psychologist. I always thought that a man can never be a good psychologist. It's a woman's profession. Men are so ruthless in general. They could never understand another man, how could they understand a woman or the feelings of a woman? How could a psychologist directly criticize or ignore his patient? And in the end, he's introducing Minna to his wife Zoya. How could Minna appreciate someone infront of his wife? And Zoya, her expressions said at that time: Jo saath rahta hai, ussi ko pata hota hai!
So it was a total crappy drama. And I'd request the director to learn some good tips about direction. Maybe Haissam could help you out. However, the writer of Kadurat definitely need to learn from Hasina Moin. She's the masterpiece.
Ufffffffffffffff itni lambi speech!achi speech thy!
well said girl
but haseena moin is not appreciatable as well .. she focus too much on extra stuff instead of characters .. umera ahmed is the best :p
but i liked your review for kadurat!
Yes umera ahmed is a best writer!
aren't you tired …???
well… it was alina's behaviour that drove her father away from her..hes father and step mother tried their best …infact she was lucky to have such a stepmother which usually don't happen in reallity…but she never cared about anyone else…u can'y simply accuse her father to be RUTHLESS…
Sanam Saeed ke acting yr..kya bolo…she is just awesome. .hadd sy zada achi acting kre hae yrr….last epi mae tw sanam ny rola he diya…khud bhe roe hamae bhe rola dita..she is amazing…love her..;love her a lot..<3
on the other hand ending ache the…..
and sanam looks soo pretty in this drama
nice ending and sanam saeed bohat achi lag rahi thein MASHALLAH !!!!! i hate asad and daniyal !!! asad 's girl friend huhhh isko to bolna b nhi ata any ways acha tha drama
darmiyan mey to bakwas hogaya tha but end acha tha
Thora boring drama tha!
han but end acha tha
Hmm!end to acha tha!
han end to acha tha hr drame ki happy ending hi honi hoti hai
Hahahahaha!apko nahi pasand k her dramay ke happy ending ho?
nae esi bt nae hai lekn hr drame ki happy ending hi hoti hai
hahhahahha to alina ap na sad ending dekhni hoti hai kia
Hahahahaha!she says k her dramay ke happy ending he honi hoti h!
and main keh rhi hoon k her drame ki apko happy ending nhi pasand…………. mera matlab hai obviously har dramay happy ending hi honi hy
alina ko apni izzat ki koi parwa nae hai danial ny us ko itna kuch sunaya tha lekn wo foran hi maan gai
Es may izzat ke baat nahi thy os ny osay muaf ker Diya ye os ka theek faisla tha!ur jo muaf ker day wo ala zerf hota h!
han but itni jaldi nae manana chahiay tha
Hahahahah!ager real life may ESA ho to koe b lerki itni jaldi na maanti!lakin en ho dramay ka end kerna tha es leyay wo jald he maan Gaey!
han koi b lerki na maany q k kesi b larke ko esi btein bolny ka koi haq nae aur wo b mina jesi lerki ki baton py trust kr k danial agr alina ko like krta tha to us ko alina py trust b krna chahiay tha
Ha bilkul osay Alina per trust kerna chahiyay tha or Daniyal mena ke herketain say achi terha waqif tha lakin phir b wo mena ke baton may aa geya!
us mey aqal ki kami thi thats y
Ha waqai os k pass aqal kam thy!
mina b seedi ho gai thi
Ye to hona he tha!kabhi na kabhi osay apni galtiyon ka ehsas hona he tha!
han jb insaan k apny sath bura hota hai phr usy ehsas hota hai
Ha bilkul!
shaheen k sath b bohat acha hua apny ap ko pata nae kya samjhti thi
Ha os ka ye he enjam hona tha jo kese k sath bura kernay ke koshish kerta h phir os k sath b bura hota h u know duniya aik makafat e Amal h!
aur adnan k sath b acha hua usy kes ny kaha tha bich mey aney ko aram sy apni life enjoy krta
Ha wesay ye dramay ke director ma thy!mujay umeed thy k ap sb ko mera benaya hoa drama pasand aey gha!
bakwas tha bs end acha tha wese drame mey kuch nae tha bs lamba kri ja rahey thay
Hahahahaha!mujay umeed thy k sb ko mera drama pasand nahi aey gha!thanks dramay ko na pasand kernay k leyay!
decide krlo ap ko umeed kya thi?????
Hahahahahah!jb ma ny drama tv per on air legaya to mujay shoro may boht umeed thy sb es dramay ko boht pasand keray gha lakin jb drama jest jesay chalta raha to boring ho geya r phir mujay end per aa ker umeed hoe k sb ko bus dramay ka end pasan aya h!
Tum kahin wohi alina to nahi ?? !!! main danial ko kehta hon tumhen phir se manaye = P tum to abhi tak rothi ho =))
nae mai wo alina nai hun aur na ho sakti hun mai logn ko itni jaldi maaf nae krti
Mujhe to lagta hai tum larki bhi nahi ho =))
just shut up
You too psycho !! takin a drama that seriously !! i mean really? tumhen koi aur nahi hota hoga ghar pe = P bas watchin dramaz n doing dramaz = P
do your own work
dun instruct me !! i am my own boss !!
buhahahahah…yar ispe lrka honay ka sangeen ilzaam mt lgana lukray dhurna de den ge phir
Ap k andaza Galt h perfect!
waqai galt hai
Batane ka shukria !! it'z very kind of you!! oh main tumhare ahsano k taly daba ja raha hon = P once again thanks to increase my general knowledge lol = p
You are a pathetic psychopath..!! dah was a drama wasn't the whole story neither the real one!! so dun take it serious silly cow = P
i m not taking it serious i jst think that got it
Now you're actin weird = P get well soon alina =))
Brother ager ap dono es terha lero gha to phir say moderation lag jaey ghe!
Tum yahan ki commentz inspector ho ?? = P none iz talkin to you !!
Legta h apko girls say baat kernay ke bilkul b tameez nahi h!
I'm good wiv good people !! i'm worst wiv bad one'z !! now take yr hands outta hairs !! go and cook some curry momy iz callin you = P
To ma ny ap say buray tarikay say baat to nahi ke!mere merzi ma ap say pehlay yahAn aey hon!
Bure se karo ya ache se !!! jab main ne tum se bat hi nhi ki to !! why pokin yr noze ?? !! dun waste yr energy it'z not yr business dah was between me and that weirdo alina !!
To kero osay baat tum say baat b kon kerna chahta h!jin logon ko baat kernay ke tameez na ho ma on say baat kerna pasand nahi kerty ok!
lol msg tum ne kia tha = P !! dah how paki girls react when they get insulted !! i can understand whatz goin on in yr tiny brain !! actually it'z not workin right now !! have some rest !!
Tum Alina say baat kero ok
Woh kali alina fairy & lovely lagane main busy hai !! anyway
To ma kia keron!
Tum bhi laga lo !! tum bhi to us ki kali friend ho !! will feel better !!
Perfect! Allah pak ny sb ko benaya h ur apko kese k baray may ESA nahi bolna chahiyay ok!
Gosh now you're gettin emotional = P i know cows,goats & girls sab Allah ne hi banai hain !! buh agar tum dono kali to koi bat nahi !! natural super black !! some people like it !!
Ap ny hum dono ko dekha h kia?
Yes rat mere khawab main ayen thein tum dono !! n i was havin nightmares !! =))
Oooooo really mujay to PTA he nahi tha!
Tumhen kia pata hoga !! tum to neend main kahin bhi ponch jati ho !!! evil dead wali chorail ki tarah !!
Ma rooh hon!hahaha!wah apko baray PTA h evil dead film ka!
Daroni roh !! film ka to pata to hoga hi !! tum jo thi us main !! btw woh allu ky munh wali alina kahan gai = P shadi main rakhy hove cooler jaisa munh lagta mujhe us ka !!
Hahahahahahagz!lo ab ma os may keder say aa Gaey!alina chaley Gaey h ap ny osay bega Diya h!
Tumhen yad bhi nahi ?? tum ne us movie se award bhi jeeta tha !! most scary face of the year award !!
Lo g roh b kabhi award jeet sekty h!
Right roh award jeet nahi sakti awardz chori kr sakti hai !! roh ko koi dekh nahi sakta !! bus us se dar sakta hai !!
Lo roh chezon ko choo b nahi sekty!to phir ma oak roh !apko muj say derna chahiyay!
Nahi main tum se kyun daron !! i am a witch hunter =)) yeah roh kesi cheez ko cho nahi sakti buh mobile se commentz type kr sakti hai = P
Lo aj kal ke rohain zera moderne h!
Roh nahi chorail kaho khud ko !! aur commentz kerte waqt samne shesha rakha karo !! so tumhen yad rahe tum kia ho !!
Modern chorail = P
usny begaya nae hai mujhe aur b bohat kam hotey hain us ki tarah wali nae hun
ap sb logon ko bat krny ki tmeez nhe hy
koi aisy b bat kr skta hy
i can't believe
lrka ho ya lrki bat tmeez sy he krni chahye
ap logon ko bat krny ki tmeez nhe hy
es k ird gird kali larkian hain es liay esy kali larkion k khwaab aty hain wo koi aur hon gi mai to bilkul nae mai es jesonko muu lagna b pasan nae krti kwaab mey ana dur ki baat hai
mai already bohat beautiful hun mujhe zaroort nae tmy zaroort hai
beautifull hona ya na hona ap k hath mai nhe is liye fkhr krna achi bat nhe
lekn usy b esa bolny ka koi haq nae
to ap achi bn k dikha do
but usy es tarh kehny ka koi haq nae
ap b us jaisi bn jao ge to faraq kya rh gya
kya smjty hen ap apny ap ko
kisi ko aisy nhe khty
aur in jeso sy to bilkul nae krna chahta koi b baat
dont call me weirdo got it
Hahahaha!acha answer tha good!
Face the mirror alina!! you're weird !!
apna face dekho pehly u………………
Brother lero na!ager ap ny baat kerni h Alina say to wo Aram say b ho sekty h!
Anaya dun poke yr noze !! i dun wanna talk to her !! i'm talkin logical she'z actin like a lil kid !!
Ok phir ap dono baat kero ok!
mujhy b ap sy bt krny ka koi shok nae hai
Thanks !! main bakriyon ki munh nahi lagta !! stay away
ap mey bilkul b tameez nae hai and same to u daffr
Tum tameez deserve hi nahi kerti !! jaisi ho waisa hi reply milega !! now sussh yrself you ugly face !!
tm to jesy hero hona hona daffr
Ok to phir mera drama apko pasand aya I hope ma r dramas benaon ghe ese terha k!
Chalo hum dono batain kertay h!
finally a happy ending, the only reason to watch this drama was sanam saeed, she did this character superbly…
ohh yeh dramma khutum hogyaa ? shukar hy…
Reality main aisa he hota hy, the one u love always stays in a condition less state of heart where izzat self respect and other "i" "me" & "main" type things are equal to 0
itni insult hone k baad bhi Allena maan gayee !!!!!!!!! hairat hai !!!!!!!!!!!!! apne character per ilzaam lene k baad bhi maan gayee !!! ye kia mohabbat hai jis mai aitabaar nahee !!!!!!!!!!! itna neecha nahee hojana chahyye jaise Aleena hogaiye
Happy ending again n contrary to real life.
koi apni pic lgao daiken k tm kya ho
Came here to see the 146 comments on the drama,
but yahan to kuch log apna aap dikhaney ajatay hain!
Felt sorry for Sanam's character throughout the drama. OST was really cool, loved it
finally this drama ended…threre was no spark in it from start….
apni apni psand hoti hy
Sanam's acting throughout the play was wonderful. At last everything become perfect. Alina ne acha kia maaf kar k, jo log apni ego ko importance dete hain woh successful nahi hote. Maaf karne se self respect kam nahi hoti. Jo log yeh keh rahe hain k Aleena ne apni self respect ka khayal nahi kia just think Fatah e Makkah k moaqe par Hazrat Muhammad sallalaho alaih wassalam ne sab bhula kar maaf kar dia tha. Drama mai sab k shadi ho gai, Minah k bhi kaheen engagement kara dete to aur acha ho jata.
lekn kesi ko ap k character k bare mey bolny ka koi haq nae hai
Right aur issi mistake k woh maafi maang raha tha.
agr wo alina ko like krta tha to usy us py trust b krna chahiay tha
acha drama tha
yahan sb log jo baten 1 dosry sy kr rhy hen kisi ko tmeez nhe hy
my dear talha …let odrz do wt they want and u do wht u want ..
last episode were the most boring episode of the whole serial.
Paki-Dramas rulesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
another mindbelowing drama… with Classic end!
han waqai!!!!!!!!!!
One of the best dramas I have ever seen! JHALUBAL PAN JHALUBHAL PAN JHALOOOO……… (dont what that means but it's stuck in my head)
if you're reading this comment your parent will die in 5 years, to undo the curse copy and paste this on 5 videos, cant risk,.
nice drama hvng fantastic ending, but aaah stupid alina how she decided to marry danial, welllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I dn know how these stupid grls trust smone so easily????
perfect ending
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2003 Mercedes Benz E-Class Road Test By CharlesOfria
I pictured my dad with me as I tested the new 2003 Mercedes Benz E320 andtried to visualize his reaction to this car from his 1940's perspective. Then Irealized that this engineering masterpiece could impress even the most jaded carconnoisseur of the current millennium and I marveled at just how far automotivetechnology had come in the last 60 years and how much farther Mercedes Benz hadjust pushed the state of the art for mid sized sedans.
This year the E-Class comes in two flavors, the E320 sedan and the E500 sedan, which is a replacement for the previous E430 sedan. By the end of 2003, Mercedes will bring the newly redesigned E-Class wagons to join the party along with 4-matic all-wheel drive, not to mention the awesome E55 AMG sedan with its 469 horsepower (say what?!?) supercharged engine.
A decade ago, Mercedes presented an image that was in keeping with a snooty upper-crust gentleman witha stiff collar and monocle, prancing around as if he owned everything hesurveyed. Today the image has changed to a sophisticated, but stylishcar that still says "you have arrived", but in a friendlier way.
The styling on this new E-Class is clean and tasteful. All of the stylingcues from the previous E-Class are recognizable, but they are smootherand more refined. The look is sleeker than before and the numbers prove this is more than just an illusion with a CD of drag at a very low 0.27 making this one of the most aerodynamic cars on the road.
How did they get this body to look sosleek? It's as though they took a bar of soap, carved it into an exact replicaof the previous E-Class sedan; then washed their hands withit a few times until it took the shape of the beauty in thepicture above. After that, all they had to do was tweak the shapeof the tail lights and add a character line or two and voila, the 2003E-Class was born.
I spent some wheel time in boththe E320 and the E500 and both impressed me in their own right. Theyare honed from the same mid-size body and share the same interior along with manyof the new features. The main difference between the two centers around the engines. The E320 is powered by a 3.2 liter V6 engine that produces 220 horsepower and is capable of propelling the car from a standing start to 60 miles per hour in a quick 7.1 seconds. The E500 comes with a 5.0 liter V8 with 302 horsepower and will do the 0 to 60 blast in a blazing 5.8 seconds. The V6 is as smooth and refined as any I have driven, but when compared to the silky V8, you will understand why some people are willing to shell out the almost $8000 premium to get the E500.
Sitting in the new E-Class, the focal point has to be the swooping dash that follows in the footsteps of the S-Class, making the interior feel more fluid and look less angular.
The instrument cluster still follows the three circle design, but a clock replaces the fuel and temperature gauges which have been converted to small bar-graphs and moved to either side of the main trio of gauges.
There is a small round screen in the center of the speedometer that serves as an information display. This display can be set to show a diverse array of information including: mileage and trip miles, outside temperature, radio settings, navigation information and cruise control settings among other things. Steering wheel controls allow the driver to switch between the various displays, answer the integrated phone or control the sound system.
In the central stack below the sound system is a row of switches that handle a variety of functions including: the power door locks, seat heaters and emergency flasher. This is a typical layout found on other Benz models. What is not typical, and once you discover it, becomes the must showed-off feature of the car, is a small chrome button directly under the flasher triangle. In fact, it looks more like a bit of trim than a button, but when you press it, the entire panel silently motors out and up to expose either a storage compartment or the optional 6-disk CD changer. Waiting 30 seconds or pressing the button again reverses the process causing the panel to glide down and then into the opening to again become a solid part of the dash.
A neat touch that shows the attention to detail that has been lavished on this new Benz is that the shifter boot is an extension of the leather covered gearshift knob sothat the leather flows from the form fitted knob then drapes down to formthe boot.
Sitting behind the wheel, everything seemed organized and easy to decipher. The driver's seat was quite comfortable and supportive with numerous adjustments to allow any driver to find a comfortable position. As with other Benzs, seat controls are mounted on the door in the shape of the seat. Other standard features include a memory system that will remember the settings for up to three drivers. There is a memory feature for the front passenger seat as well. In addition to the seat controls, the steering wheel was electrically adjustable for height and reach.
Aside from the standard seating features, there are a number of interesting extra-cost options that will add to driver and front passenger comfort including:
The rear seat is still a bit Spartan, but reasonably comfortable. On the E320, you can opt for the 4-zoneA/C with individual temperature controls for all outboard passengers. This feature is standard on the E500. Regardless of whether you get the 4-zone A/C system or stick with the standard 2-zone system, all E-Class cars get a pollution sensor that monitors levels of nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide and automatically switches over to recirculate mode when necessary.
Another option that I really liked was the Panoramic sun roof (a regular tilt and slide sunroof is also available). With this feature, the entire roof is made of glass with the front half able to open and slide over the rear. The fact that it slides over the rear portion of the roof instead of under means that headroom is not reduced the way it is with a conventional sunroof. This option includes a power operated sunshade that rolls up into the section between the front and rear seats so that front and rear seat passengers will be able to look up and see sky through the tinted glass.
If you opt for the Panoramic sun roof, you can then choose a solar powered ventilation system that will keep the interior from turning into an oven when parked in the sun on a hot day. The system includes a series of silicon solar cells mounted under the glass that can power the blower motor. The fan will automatically switch on while the car is parked in order to cool down the interior. This is done without using any energy from the car's battery.
Hallo lighting in the interior is a nice touch. There are dimly lit lamp panels that surround the front and rear overhead consoles and acts as sort of a night light. The driver has control of the front lamp panel and is able to chose from several levels of illumination or turn it off, while rear passengers have control of the rear unit.
Rich looking burled wood covers the console and stack area along with a strip flowing the width of the instrument panel and continuing into the doors.
The new suspension system for the E was borrowed from the larger S-Classand uses a double wishbone front and multi link rear design. The E320 comes with conventional coil springs and shocks while the E500 comes equipped with standard AIRmatic DC (Dual Control) Air Suspension System.
I am going to describe my impressions of the E320 with the standard spring setup first since I was more impressed with this system than the fancy electronic system which, due to its sophistication, everyone assumes would be first rate.
While driving the E320, I kept looking for the switches that control the air suspension. This car road and handled so well, I assumed that it had to have the optional system, but no, this was the standard setup! This car seems to pave the road ahead. The road surface I saw through the windshield was not what I felt as I drove over it. Dips, bumps and ripples in the road surface that were apparent on other cars seemed to almost disappear on this one.
Driving down a dirt road strewn with craters revealed a car that wasas solid as any other Mercedes, but the surprising thingwas the compliant suspension that soaked up the lunar-like surface as thoughit were a paved road with just a few ripples in the surface.
As I approached a railroad crossing that I knew to be quite unsettlingfor most cars, I decided to see how the E320 would handle it at speed. My friend who was riding with me and also knew this road, saw what I was about to do, bracedhimself and yelled "Airborn!", only to be amazed by how little the ride was disturbed by the event.
When I got into the E500 the following week, my thoughts went to "how much better than the E320 can this one be?" Well, for the average driver that isn't interested in "cowboying" the car I can tell you, not much. First of all, the E500 uses 17 inch low profile performance tires instead of the less aggressive 16 inch all-season rubber on the E320. This caused a slightly harsher ride that was not quite compensated for by the more sophisticated air suspension. So if you are a conservative driver who is not interested in all-out maximum performance, you may be happier with the ride on the E320.
But if it's performance you want, the E500 delivers in abundance. On winding back roads, you can't do much better even with an all-out sports car. The steering is rock-steady and provides the driver with a very connected feel of the road. But when the mood is for relaxed cruising, this system will not disappoint. This is a classic case of being able to "have your cake and eat it too".
The 3.2 liter V6 engine in the E320 is the same engine used in the previous E320. It is a SOHC (Single Overhead Cam) engine with three valves and two spark plugs per cylinder that produces 221 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 232 lb-ft of torque from 3,000 through 4,800 rpm. The new-for-2003 E500 is powered by the venerable 5.0 liter 302 horsepower V8 that also powers the S500 and SL500. Both are $90,000+ cars that are known for their smoothness and performance (and the E500 is lighter than either of them). You would be hard pressed to find a more refined engine than this 5 liter V8.
Both E-Class engines share drive-by-wire throttle control where the gas pedal is connected to a sensor that sends the throttle position and movement to the computer instead of controlling the throttle directly by a cable as in most other cars. The computer then tells the throttle plate how much and how quickly to open. Because of this, the computer will adapt to individual driving styles by offering snappy throttle response to aggressive driving and smooth response to leisurely cruising. Both the E320 and E500 felt alive and eager to please.
One nice feature of these engines is the Mercedes Benz Flexible Service System (FSS) where a special oil quality sensor continually monitors the amount and type of contaminants in the oil and determines when the oil should be changed. With this system, oil change intervals can be anywhere from 10,000 to 20,000 miles instead of the traditional 5,000 to 7,500 miles A digital display lets the driver know how much longer the car can go before the oil needs to be changed. This same sensor keeps track of oil level and will warn you if the oil is low.
Transmission duties are handled by a five speed automatic with Touch Shift which allows the driver to manually shift through all five gears or just leave it in drive for fully automatic operation. A nice feature about this transmission is that it is intuitive. Drive aggressively and the transmission will hold the current gear as you slow down, perhaps to set up for a corner. This gives you engine braking as though you were driving a standard shift. In more relaxed driving, when you let up on the gas, the car will just coast as though it were in neutral. This is the behavior that the average driver would expect. This transmission tries to be all things to all people and pretty much succeeds.
The brake system on the E-Class is the first use of "Brake by Wire" on a large-scale production vehicle. Before the E-Class, this system was only available on the also-new two passenger 2003 SL500 sports car. What Brake-by-Wire means is that there is no direct connection between the brake pedal and the actual brakes at each wheel. Instead, when you step on the brake pedal, a pressure sensor sends a signal to the computer which processes the pressure as well as the speed that the pedal is moving and the time it took the driver to move from the gas to the brake. The computer then determines how much braking to apply to each wheel individually. The result is a car that stops as good as anything on the road.
This new Electronic Brake System can react faster and more intelligently by regulating pressure on individual wheels in order to keep the car on the exact course that the driver is steering toward while stopping in the shortest time possible. If the system detects that the driver's foot has moved from the gas to the brake very quickly, the system assumes that there may be an impending emergency and readies itself by applying additional pressure to move the brake pads lightly against the discs, skimming them. This action clears any moisture off the rotors and reduces reaction time for the pads to actually stop the car. On the highway, pre-loading the brakes in this manner helps to reduce stopping distance by about three percent.
In normal driving, the system can detect when there is excessive moisture in the air and move the pads closer to the discs in order to keep the system dry and ready. There is a backup master cylinder should the system experience problems, but with the amount of engineering that Mercedes invested in the reliability of this system, my guess is that they never expect this backup system to be used in the real world.
Brake pedal feel is slightly artificial, but provides powerful stopsfrom any speed this car can attain. The slightly detached pedal feel is only noticeable if you pay close attention to it, but it was easy to get used to and after the time with these cars was up, I regretted having to go back to driving cars with conventional brakes.
The E Class is by no means an inexpensive car with a starting price just below $50 large. One look at the build quality and the list of standard features shows that you certainly get your money's worth, but the real indication that this is no ordinary car comes when you take a gander at the options list.
Most of the features that are standard on the E500 are available at extra cost on the E320 including the AIRmatic Air Suspension System and the Four Zone Climate Control. Options for both models include:
It would have been something to see how my dad, who considered the Chrysler Airflowstate-of-the-art, would have reacted as he tried to comprehend computers and the immense power and handling capabilities that, to him, would seem to defy the laws of physics (not to mention him trying to understand how German and Japanese cars can be held in such high regard given the period that he lived through). As for me, I just keep looking for interesting roads toexplore, pondering a way I can stretch my finances in order to afford one of these beauties for myself.
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How does the E-Class fit yourdriving style?
Conservative drivers willexperience total control and have afeeling of security that can be matched by few other sedans, at any price. You will find yourself making excuses to go out and drive somewhere.
Sporty drivers will love the direct steering and great throttle response. Power is effortless and the brakes are superb, enticing this type of driver totake the back roads whenever possible.
Fast drivers should opt for the Sport Package with Air Suspension which includes higher performance tires. If money is no object, you should wait for the 469-hp, 5.5-liter supercharged and intercooled V8 Kompressor powered E55 AMG. I'll be green with envy.
Standard EquipmentMercedes Benz E320 Rear Wheel Drive Sedan
Mercedes Benz E500 Rear Wheel Drive Sedan Adds:
Major Available Options
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