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- Hellwig® Rear Air Spring KitFord F-150 1981, Rear Air Spring Kit for 2"- 4" Lifted Body by Hellwig®. Includes: Air Springs, Brackets, Air Line, Hardware. This is an air spring helper kit designed to transfer weight off lifted leaf springs and maintain a...Set of 2 air helper springs that mount on leaf springs above the axle and to the side of the vehicle frameAdds a combined total of 5,000 pounds of load support and leveling capacity to the rear of your truck
$335.16$268.13# 15605654
- Tuff Country® Non-Tapered Air Bag AdaptersFord F-150 1981, Non-Tapered Air Bag Adapters by Tuff Country®. The actual adapter height needed may vary from the specific size of the installed suspension lift kit. For example many lift kits will lift the rear of a vehicle less...Lifts front of Dodge 2" for a level stanceUpper coils spacers maintain a factory ride
$48.11from $38.49 - $48.69# 55385119
- Air Lift® AirCell™ Rear KitFord F-150 1981, AirCell™ Rear Kit by Air Lift®. This is a set of two polyurethane cylinders that serve as secondary rear support springs to maintain ride height and prevent sag on vehicles which carry heavy loads. No adjustment...Set of two overload rear support springs crafted from microcellular polyurethanePrevents vehicle's main springs from sagging due to constant load compression
$210.00$168.00# 9802037
- Air Lift® LoadController™ Air Compressor SystemsFord F-150 1981, LoadController™ Air Compressor Systems by Air Lift®. LoadController systems are air compressors that mount permanently on the frame of your vehicle to give you spring inflation pressure wherever you go....Dual-path design compressors allow left- or right-side springs on the same axle to be controlled independently of each otherHeavy-duty strength compressors are recommended for daily or commercial use, run quieter, and provide better filtration
$281.25from $225.00 - $415.00# 9819114
- Air Lift® Load Support Air SpringsFord F-150 1981, Load Support Air Springs by Air Lift®. Load Support Air Springs are sets of two adjustable secondary air springs that help existing springs maintain a level ride, proper handling, and safety when weighed down by...Set of two air bag spring supports designed to work with factory OEM springsPrevents vehicle's main springs from sagging due to constant load compression
$128.56from $102.85 - $354.00# 9812248
- Air Lift® QuickSHOT™ Compressor SystemFord F-150 1981, QuickSHOT™ Compressor System by Air Lift®. This kit contains an air compressor, lines, hardware, and a 2-gallon auxiliary tank that stores compressed air for faster inflation of springs that raise ride height....2-gallon auxiliary tank stores compressed air for faster inflation of air springsTank can be used with single or dual front/rear Air Lift applications
$643.75from $515.00 - $629.99# 9805233
- Air Lift® SmartAIR™ Automatic Leveling SystemFord F-150 1981, SmartAIR™ Automatic Leveling System by Air Lift®. This kit includes an air pump, magnetic height sensors, wiring, harnesses, and all hardware needed to inflate or deflate air springs to adjust vehicle ride...Maintains level ride height from front to rearKits are available with single sensors and dual sensors
$515.00from $412.00 - $734.99# 9803378
- Air Lift® Wireless Control SystemFord F-150 1981, Wireless Control System by Air Lift®. These kits include a compact wireless remote control and all the equipment you need to adjust the pressure in two air springs on the same axle. Choose the value-priced Equal...Equal Air Spring Inflation kit contains a standard air compressor that adjusts left and right springs together at the same time to the same pressureSeparate Air Spring Inflation kit contains a heavy duty air compressor with separate lines that allows individual adjustment of left and right springs
$459.38from $367.50 - $524.99# 9807770
- Firestone® Suspension Load Leveling KitFord F-150 1981, Suspension Load Leveling Kit by Firestone®.
$154.23from $123.38 - $365.87# 13327757
- Air Lift® Air Management SystemsUniversal Air Management Systems by Air Lift®. Air Lift offers a wide variety of complete kits with everything needed to set up an air suspension system. Springs are not included, however these systems will work with your choice of...Kits contain air compressor(s), reserve tank, gauges, control switches, and all related hardware and air lines needed for installationAir springs are not included in Air Management System kits
$968.75from $775.00 - $1,375.00# 7658376
- Air Lift® Crafter PackagesUniversal Crafter Packages by Air Lift®. Air Lift offers manual and electronically-controlled air suspension system kits designed for custom fabricators that modify vehicle suspensions. Kits comes with everything needed to fit and...Complete air suspension kits designed for custom fabricators and crafters that modify vehiclesUniversal Crafter kits feature a set of four "Dominator" air springs which are the strongest and most versatile ones Air Lift makes
$1,754.04from $1,403.23 - $1,509.68# 7593286
- Air Lift® 12 Volt Air CompressorsUniversal 12 Volt Air Compressors by Air Lift®. Air Lift offers 2-stage, 12-volt air compressors for all needs and budgets. Choose smaller ones for basic load leveling needs, or choose a set of two paired compressors to fill large...Dual Viair 450C, 400C, 380C, and 480C kits come with an air line extension and separate brackets for remote mountingAll compressors operate on standard 12-volt automotive electrical systems
$223.69from $178.95 - $419.95# 7611197
- Air Lift® Air TanksUniversal Air Tanks by Air Lift®. Enhance the inflation speed and performance of your air springs with a reserve of air compressed to 150 psi stored in any of Air Lift's reinforced steel Air Tanks. Available in sizes from 2...Crafted from high-strength, reinforced traditional steelEnsure a reserve of compressed air for springs to inflate instantly, at a faster rate
$88.06from $70.45 - $125.22# 7611053
- Air Lift® Lock-N-Lift™ Air Spring SpacerUniversal Lock-N-Lift™ Air Spring Spacer by Air Lift®. Air Lift air spring spacers feature a height of 2 inches each, and their modular design allows one or multiple spacers to stack and achieve the exact amount of lift desired...Sold in sets of two for left and right sides of your vehicleEach round spacer block has a 2-inch height
$43.19from $34.55 - $78.00# 7579892
- Daystar® Polyurethane Air Bag CradleUniversal Polyurethane Air Bag Cradle by Daystar®. 2 per Pack, Fits Most 6" Bellow Style Air Bags. Polyurethane Air Bag Cradle by Daystar®. For 4x4s with add-on air suspension systems, this is a set of two cradle pieces that sit...Set of two cradle pieces that mount underneath suspension air springsAir spring lower cradles mount to your truck's lower suspension rather than above the leaf spring, allowing more space in between for greater wheel travel
$99.99$79.99# 50015738
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Papandreou: No new austerity measures
THESSALONIKI | The Greek government is planning no new austerity measures as part of efforts to pull the country out of debt and might even exit international supervision earlier than expected, the prime minister said Sunday.
George Papandreou said Greece was on track to meet targets for reducing its deficit by nearly 40 percent this year.
"We will not need any new measures," he said during a news conference a day after making his annual speech on the economy on the sidelines of a trade fair in northern Greece.
Mr. Papandreou also reiterated that Athens did not plan to restructure its debt — a move that he said would have been "catastrophic."
In exchange for $140 billion in rescue loans over three years from the International Monetary Fund and some EU countries, Greece has implemented strict fiscal control, seeking to reduce the budget deficit from a stunning 13.6 percent of annual output in 2009 to 8.1 percent this year.
The tough austerity measures, which included salary cuts and tax increases, angered labor unions that have staged six general strikes this year and organized peaceful protests in Thessaloniki on Saturday.
But Mr. Papandreou pledged that successful implementation of his reform program would ease the pain. "The faster we proceed with our reforms, the sooner … we will be able to restore and increase salaries and pensions," he said. "And that is our target."
Berlusconi insists he will serve full term
ROME | Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Sunday insisted his government will run its full term to 2013 and easily survive a confidence vote in the last week of September.
"We will go to the polls in three years because we have a majority to govern," Mr. Berlusconi told a meeting of his party's youth movement.
Mr. Berlusconi said he expected "not just a majority, but a great majority" of lawmakers to vote in favor of a five-point program for the rest of the term that he will present to parliament in the last week of September.
The confidence vote will be the major test of whether the government has the majority in parliament after months of political turmoil.
In July, Gianfranco Fini, the lower house speaker and a former ally of Mr. Berlusconi's, ended the prime minister's once-comfortable parliamentary majority by breaking away from his coalition.
But after months of uncertainty and bitter political warfare, Mr. Berlusconi and his camp this week stopped calling for early elections and said the government would find a way to survive until the end of its term.
French Gendarme injured in clash
MITROVICA | A French Gendarme was shot and wounded early Sunday during clashes between ethnic Albanians and Serbs in Kosovo's ethnically divided city of Mitrovica as European Union police fired tear gas to disperse the violent crowd, an EU official said.
The policeman was shot in the leg and was out of danger, said Karin Limdal, spokeswoman for the 2,000-strong EU police mission. Special police units were called in to support local forces in separating the two sides, which pelted each other with stones at the foot of the bridge that splits the city into two halves, she said. Machine-gun fire and blasts also were reported.
The clashes, sparked after Turkey defeated Serbia in the semifinals of the basketball world championship, highlight the deep ethnic divide that runs between the two ethnic foes over a decade since the end of the Kosovo war in 1999. They come as the two sides brace for EU-facilitated talks that were called upon in a U.N. resolution passed Thursday.
The clashes started when Albanians in the southern part of the ethnically divided city "started celebrating Turkey's victory," police spokesman Besim Hoti told the Associated Press. Three police cars were damaged in the clashes.
Doctors in the Serb-run north said a Serb youth was shot and wounded.
Leader concerned by Albanian nationalism
ATHENS | Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou warned on Sunday of rising nationalism in Albania, after the murder of a member of the country's ethnic Greek minority last month.
"The rise of nationalism among extremist groups, which target the Greek minority, is a very serious matter," Mr. Papandreou said during a news conference in the northern city of Thessaloniki.
"Nationalism does not help the Balkans, it always causes big problems," he said.
Albanian authorities have arrested seven people after the Aug. 13 murder of Aristotelis Goumas in the southern town of Himara.
Depending on sources, there are between 40,000 and 100,000 ethnic Greeks living in Albania, who often complain about discrimination and intimidation.
In turn, authorities in Tirana say Albanian emigrants — estimated at more 500,000 — face discrimination in Greece.
• From wire dispatches and staff reports

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TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
An invisible and mysterious force field descends upon a small fictional town in the United States, trapping residents inside, cut off from the rest of civilization. The trapped townsfolk must discover the secrets and purpose of the "dome" and its origins, while coming to learn more than they ever knew about each other.
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4. The Wire (2002–2008)
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5. Glee (2009–2015)
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Votes: 111,030
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Creator: Brenda Hampton | Stars: Shailene Woodley, Molly Ringwald, India Eisley, Mark Derwin
Votes: 15,929
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R | 108 min | Comedy, Romance
A guy and girl try to keep their relationship strictly physical, but it's not long before they learn that they want something more.
Writers: Elizabeth Meriwether, Michael Samonek | Director: Ivan Reitman | Stars: Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher, Kevin Kline, Cary Elwes
Votes: 149,693
8. Brokeback Mountain (2005)
R | 134 min | Drama, Romance
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Writers: Annie Proulx, Larry McMurtry, Diana Ossana | Director: Ang Lee | Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams, Randy Quaid
Votes: 238,522
9. The L Word (2004–2009)
TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, Romance
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Creators: Michele Abbott, Ilene Chaiken, Kathy Greenberg | Stars: Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey, Laurel Holloman, Mia Kirshner
Votes: 18,271
10. The Virgin Suicides (1999)
R | 97 min | Drama, Romance
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Writers: Jeffrey Eugenides, Sofia Coppola | Director: Sofia Coppola | Stars: Kirsten Dunst, Josh Hartnett, James Woods, Kathleen Turner
Votes: 106,487
11. Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
PG-13 | 130 min | Drama
A housewife who is unhappy with her life befriends an old lady in a nursing home and is enthralled by the tales she tells of people she used to know.
Writers: Fannie Flagg, Carol Sobieski | Director: Jon Avnet | Stars: Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker
Votes: 47,414
12. Queer as Folk (2000–2005)
TV-MA | 47 min | Drama
The lives and loves of a group of gay friends living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Creators: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman | Stars: Gale Harold, Hal Sparks, Randy Harrison, Michelle Clunie
Votes: 13,680
13. Fun Size (2012)
PG-13 | 86 min | Adventure, Comedy
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Writer: Max Werner | Director: Josh Schwartz | Stars: Victoria Justice, Johnny Knoxville, Chelsea Handler, Ana Gasteyer
Votes: 10,213
14. The Birdcage (1996)
R | 117 min | Comedy
A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's right-wing moralistic parents.
Writers: Jean Poiret, Francis Veber, Édouard Molinaro, Marcello Danon, Elaine May | Director: Mike Nichols | Stars: Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest
Votes: 57,787
15. Free Fall (2013)
Not Rated | 100 min | Drama
A promising career with the police, a baby on the way -- Marc's life seems to be right on track. Then he meets fellow policeman Kay and during their regular jogs Marc experiences a ... See full summary »
Writers: Stephan Lacant, Karsten Dahlem | Director: Stephan Lacant | Stars: Hanno Koffler, Max Riemelt, Katharina Schüttler, Maren Kroymann
Votes: 6,768
16. The Hours (2002)
PG-13 | 114 min | Drama
The story of how the novel "Mrs. Dalloway" affects three generations of women, all of whom, in one way or another, have had to deal with suicide in their lives.
Writers: Michael Cunningham, David Hare | Director: Stephen Daldry | Stars: Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Ed Harris
Votes: 94,579
17. Death at a Funeral (2010)
R | 92 min | Comedy
A funeral ceremony turns into a debacle of exposed family secrets and misplaced bodies.
Writer: Dean Craig | Director: Neil LaBute | Stars: Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, Keith David, Loretta Devine
Votes: 32,730
18. Soap (1977–1981)
30 min | Comedy
The soap-operish antics of two families: the Campbells and the Tates.
Creator: Susan Harris | Stars: Rod Roddy, Katherine Helmond, Richard Mulligan, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 3,918
19. Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
R | 125 min | Crime, Drama
A man robs a bank to pay for his lover's operation; it turns into a hostage situation and a media circus.
Writers: Frank Pierson, P.F. Kluge, Thomas Moore | Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: Al Pacino, John Cazale, Penelope Allen, Sully Boyar
Votes: 162,801
20. The Kids Are All Right (2010)
R | 106 min | Comedy, Drama
Two children conceived by artificial insemination bring their father into their family life.
Writers: Lisa Cholodenko, Stuart Blumberg | Director: Lisa Cholodenko | Stars: Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Mia Wasikowska
Votes: 103,299
21. I Love You Phillip Morris (2009)
R | 98 min | Biography, Comedy, Crime
A cop turns con man once he comes out of the closet. Once imprisoned, he meets the second love of his life, whom he'll stop at nothing to be with.
Writers: John Requa, Glenn Ficarra, Steve McVicker | Directors: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa | Stars: Jim Carrey, Ewan McGregor, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro
Votes: 71,246
22. Beginners (2010)
R | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A young man is rocked by two announcements from his elderly father: that he has terminal cancer, and that he has a young male lover.
Writer: Mike Mills | Director: Mike Mills | Stars: Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, Mélanie Laurent, Goran Visnjic
Votes: 66,443
23. Brüno (2009)
R | 81 min | Comedy
Flamboyant Austrian fashionista Brüno takes his show to America.
Writers: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anthony Hines, Dan Mazer, Jeff Schaffer, Peter Baynham | Director: Larry Charles | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Gustaf Hammarsten, Clifford Bañagale, Chibundu Orukwowu
Votes: 109,422
24. The Family Stone (2005)
PG-13 | 103 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
An uptight, conservative, businesswoman accompanies her boyfriend to his eccentric and outgoing family's annual Christmas celebration and finds that she's a fish out of water in their free-spirited way of life.
Writer: Thomas Bezucha | Director: Thomas Bezucha | Stars: Dermot Mulroney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Claire Danes, Diane Keaton
Votes: 45,390
25. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
R | 104 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
Two drag queens and a transsexual travel across the desert to perform their unique style of cabaret.
Writer: Stephan Elliott | Director: Stephan Elliott | Stars: Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, Terence Stamp, Rebel Penfold-Russell
Votes: 33,655
26. Saved! (2004)
PG-13 | 92 min | Comedy, Drama
When a girl attending a Christian high school becomes pregnant, she finds herself ostracized and demonized, as all of her former friends turn on her.
Writers: Brian Dannelly, Michael Urban | Director: Brian Dannelly | Stars: Jena Malone, Mandy Moore, Macaulay Culkin, Patrick Fugit
Votes: 38,875
27. Mean Creek (2004)
R | 90 min | Crime, Drama
When a teen is bullied, his brother and friends lure the bully into the woods to seek vengeance.
Writer: Jacob Aaron Estes | Director: Jacob Aaron Estes | Stars: Rory Culkin, Ryan Kelley, Scott Mechlowicz, Trevor Morgan
Votes: 24,744
28. Biutiful (2010)
R | 148 min | Drama
This is the story of Uxbal, a man living in this world, but able to see his death, which guides his every move.
Writers: Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Armando Bo | Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu | Stars: Javier Bardem, Maricel Álvarez, Hanaa Bouchaib, Guillermo Estrella
Votes: 61,082
29. Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)
PG-13 | 113 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A writer impulsively buys a villa in Tuscany in order to change her life.
Writers: Frances Mayes, Audrey Wells | Director: Audrey Wells | Stars: Diane Lane, Raoul Bova, Sandra Oh, Lindsay Duncan
Votes: 32,535
30. Manhattan (1979)
R | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The life of a divorced television writer dating a teenage girl is further complicated when he falls in love with his best friend's mistress.
Writers: Woody Allen, Marshall Brickman | Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Mariel Hemingway, Michael Murphy
Votes: 94,808
31. Whatever Works (2009)
PG-13 | 92 min | Comedy, Romance
A middle-aged, misanthropic divorcée from New York City surprisingly enters a fulfilling, Pygmalion-type relationship with a much younger, unsophisticated Southern girl.
Writer: Woody Allen | Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Evan Rachel Wood, Larry David, Henry Cavill, Adam Brooks
Votes: 53,867
32. Kicking & Screaming (2005)
PG | 95 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
Family man Phil Weston, a lifelong victim of his father's competitive nature, takes on the coaching duties of a kids' soccer team, and soon finds that he's also taking on his father's dysfunctional way of relating...
Writers: Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick | Director: Jesse Dylan | Stars: Will Ferrell, Robert Duvall, Josh Hutcherson, Mike Ditka
Votes: 28,367
33. Camp (2013– )
43 min | Comedy, Drama
Little Otter Family Camp is a wicked slice of lake-side heaven. Parents decompress with gin while teenagers make gleeful mischief and fall in and out of love.
Creators: Peter Elkoff, Liz Heldens | Stars: Rachel Griffiths, Tom Green, Dena Kaplan, Tim Pocock
Votes: 2,127
34. A Perfect Ending (2012)
Not Rated | 110 min | Drama, Romance
Rebecca has a very unusual secret, one that not even her best friends know about. The last person on earth she expects to reveal it to is a high priced escort named Paris. What starts as a ... See full summary »
Writer: Nicole Conn | Director: Nicole Conn | Stars: Barbara Niven, Bryan Mordechai Jackson, Jessica Clark, John Heard
Votes: 1,914
35. This Film Is Not Yet Rated (2006)
NC-17 | 98 min | Documentary
Kirby Dick's exposé about the American movie ratings board.
Writers: Kirby Dick, Eddie Schmidt, Matt Patterson | Director: Kirby Dick | Stars: Kirby Dick, Kimberly Peirce, Darren Aronofsky, Atom Egoyan
Votes: 24,090
36. Concussion (2013)
R | 96 min | Drama
After a blow to the head, Abby decides she can't do it anymore. Her life just can't be only about the house, the kids and the wife. She needs more: she needs to be Eleanor.
Writer: Stacie Passon | Director: Stacie Passon | Stars: Robin Weigert, Maggie Siff, Johnathan Tchaikovsky, Ben Shenkman
Votes: 2,377
37. Scenes of a Sexual Nature (2006)
R | 91 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sex and love. Some seek it, some need it, some spurn it and some pay for it, but we're all involved in it. Set on one afternoon on Hampstead Heath, London, the film investigates the minutiae of seven couples. What makes us tick?
Writer: Aschlin Ditta | Director: Ed Blum | Stars: Holly Aird, Eileen Atkins, Hugh Bonneville, Tom Hardy
Votes: 4,045
38. Far from Heaven (2002)
PG-13 | 107 min | Drama
In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife faces a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in the outside world.
Writer: Todd Haynes | Director: Todd Haynes | Stars: Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, Dennis Haysbert, Patricia Clarkson
Votes: 34,088
39. Eye for an Eye (1996)
R | 101 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Karen McCann's eldest daughter is raped and murdered whilst on the phone with her. When the case against Robert Doob, the perpetrator, is dismissed because of a technicality, she starts ... See full summary »
Writers: Erika Holzer, Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa | Director: John Schlesinger | Stars: Sally Field, Kiefer Sutherland, Ed Harris, Olivia Burnette
Votes: 8,913
40. Elena Undone (2010)
Not Rated | 111 min | Drama, Romance
Fate brings two diversely different women together, and sets them on a collision course that will shatter their preconceived notions about love, life and the power of one's soul.
Writer: Nicole Conn | Director: Nicole Conn | Stars: Necar Zadegan, Traci Dinwiddie, Gary Weeks, Sam Harris
Votes: 2,813
41. The New Normal (2012–2013)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
A single mother's life as she becomes a surrogate for a gay couple.
Creators: Ali Adler, Ryan Murphy, Katherine Shaffer | Stars: Justin Bartha, Andrew Rannells, Georgia King, Bebe Wood
Votes: 9,379
42. Adam (I) (2009)
PG-13 | 99 min | Drama, Romance
Adam, a lonely man with Asperger's Syndrome, develops a relationship with his upstairs neighbor, Beth.
Writer: Max Mayer | Director: Max Mayer | Stars: Hugh Dancy, Rose Byrne, Peter Gallagher, Amy Irving
Votes: 27,074
43. The Real L Word: Los Angeles (2010– )
A nine episode one-hour series that follows a group of real-life Los Angeles lesbians as they go about their daily lives, at work and play.
Creator: Ilene Chaiken | Stars: Whitney Mixter, Alyssa Morgan, Kacy Boccumini, Cori McGinn
Votes: 759
44. Happy Endings (2005)
R | 128 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Happy Endings weaves multiple stories to create a witty look at love, family and the sheer unpredictablity of life itself.
Writer: Don Roos | Director: Don Roos | Stars: Lisa Kudrow, Steve Coogan, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jesse Bradford
Votes: 7,847
45. Flirting with Disaster (1996)
R | 92 min | Comedy
A young man, his wife, and his incompetent case worker travel across country to find his birth parents.
Writer: David O. Russell | Director: David O. Russell | Stars: Ben Stiller, Patricia Arquette, Téa Leoni, Mary Tyler Moore
Votes: 14,070
46. Sisters (1991–1996)
60 min | Drama
"Sisters" follows the lives and loves of four close, but very different, sisters of the Reed family living in Winnetka, Illinois. Alex, the oldest, is a wealthy, slightly snobish, WASP wife... See full summary »
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Jimmy Haslam is rumored to really like Colt McCoy. He says the kid has a lot of heart. The source of this rumor went on to tell me that Haslam really liked the way McCoy came into his first game in the NFL and competed against the Pittsburgh Steelers when he made his first start in week six of the 2010 season taking over for injured Browns quarterbacks Jake Delhomme and back-up Seneca Wallace. McCoy didn't win that game but he did show he could compete in the NFL.
Haslam who also follows college football is rumored to have watched McCoy's career at Texas. My source tells me Haslam was impressed with McCoy's 158.25 Q.B. rating following his 2009 season with the Texas Longhorns. Supposedly Haslam was saddened by the fact McCoy had to leave the 2010 BCS National Championship Game against Alabama during the first quarter with a right shoulder injury and was sidelined for the rest of the game. I guess Haslam really wanted to see McCoy finish that game after he led the Longhorns to a perfect 12–0 regular season record. Interesting, I wonder if the boys in Cleveland who run the Browns are aware of these rumors?
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I think and feel that Colt has not been given fair treatment, he has had sub-par receivers who have dropped the ball, and a non effective offensive line to protect him. How is the kid going to be a star player if not given the tools to win with.
"How is the kid going to be a star player if not given the tools to win with?" You answered your own question. It's more than just lack of a line and receivers, he doesn't have the tools to win with (i.e arm strength). No matter how much he learns, he can't get the ball effectively down field into tight windows. I think he could be ok as a backup because teams prepared for a real quarterback and then he can come in and dink and dunk his way to a win but you can't count on that every week.
Thank you I thought it was just me. I always figured we could have had the best QB there ever was or is and still not make it with no one to catch the ball and no one to protect the QB. But then I am a woman what do I know. I really really hope Colt gets another chance.
Good comment, Linda, a lot of common sense in it. McCoy can make all the throws he needs to make but if the pocket collapses around him before the receivers get down the field, he has to throw short passes and if the receivers set a record for dropped passes, any QB will start to hesitate. If the play calling is sub par and if no one really knows the offense, and there is no running game, everything goes south. It's amazing that Colt did anything last year. Last year, I found myself wondering "where does Colt get the courage to stay in there play after play?" and I've been watching football for 50 years and never saw a situation before that was so bad for a QB.
I can agree that Weeden has a strong arm but that doesn't make a QB. the QB who had the strongest arm and the best spirals ever was named George and he never succeeded in the league. Having a good arm doesn't mean he'll fail but it also doesn't mean he'll succeed. In college Weeden had a much better O-line, 2 first round receivers and a starting RB in the NFL around him. Colt didn't have that at Texas, as much as I love that school. Colt made it work without as much talent because he is really heads up under pressure. The knock on Weeden in college was that he couldn't do well when he was pressured in the pocket but he always had better than average linemen and clutch receivers so most teams couldn't put enough pressure on him. He may do really well, but he would have done just as badly as Colt did last year or even worse in the same situations.
McCoy isn't all bad and Weeden isn't all good. But McCoy has played well at times in the NFL and he deserves a lot more respect than he has been getting from some of the Cleveland fans lately.
Ah, the infamous I-have-a-source reference. Solid.
If the rumor is true, it sounds like the new owner has more football sense than the people currently managing the team!
Browns fans…think Charlie Frye when thinking about Colt mccoy's ability to throw down field. he completed that high % at Texas throwing short 10-12 yard slants…that, his size, and relative lack of mobility doesn't add up to playoff success. Give Wheedon HIS chance!!!
If the Browns had used their draft picks on receivers that can catch a football and linemen to block, not to mention a RB. Maybe Colt would have had the oppurtunity to be successful. Just like Colt, Weeden has been playing for a better team and coaches the past couple of years. He's not used to playing for losers.
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Thrill Ride
by Rachel Hawthorne, Jan Nowasky
by Rachel Hawthorne, Jan Nowasky
JenniferJ's review
Feb 08, 12
Read in September, 2011 — I own a copy
I cant tell you how much I enjoyed this book! I gobbled it up in one sitting and was hoping for more! A totally cute romantic story for any young reader and I recommend it even if your not a young adult! It was just so upbeat and fun but there were times that I really wanted to smack Megan just because I felt she was a little tooooo goody goody if you know what I mean? She would kind of prejudge folks like for example before she ever met her roomate she already had decided she was a slob and maybe a party gal with several boyfriends just because she had not put her things away all neatly and boys were phoning left n right. I'm like Helllooo so what if she didnt immediately put her things away the time she got there that doesnt make her a slob and then when Parker kept trying to get to know her she just kept being so rude in my opinion just because she had a boyfriend and she assumed he was one of her roomates boyfriends doesnt mean they couldnt be friends!
Even though I loved ranting about Megan like I said the book was awesome. Megan just rubbed me the wrong way....guess ya could tell? :)
Even though I loved ranting about Megan like I said the book was awesome. Megan just rubbed me the wrong way....guess ya could tell? :)
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McVey declined to comment on the heightened attention his school district has received. He also said he wasn't prepared to comment on the decision to have unarmed security at the school instead of armed guards.
The defendants, Richmond and Mays, are on house arrest and attend an alternative school during the day inside the county justice center across a busy highway from the downtown high school.
Former legal guardians of Richmond said Tuesday on NBC's "Today" show that they were surprised by the arrest and allegations. Richmond is staying with Jennifer and Greg Agresta as part of his house arrest.
"It's completely out of Ma'Lik's character," Greg Agresta said on the program. "That's not the type of person that he is."
The couple declined to say whether the charges are accurate and whether they believe Richmond was involved. They said they don't think a fair trial is possible in Steubenville.
The boys' attorneys say they might try to have the case moved and keep it closed to the public to protect potential witnesses who they say have been threatened and pressured not to testify.
Sanner reported from Columbus, Ohio.


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COURSE STRUCTURE M. Sc. (MICROBIOLOGY) Page 1 of 26 Paper No. Title of the theory paper Marks Practical Marks Semester I Th-I Biostatistics Computer 50 P-I 25 Applications and Research Methodology Th-II Bioenergetics and 50 P-II 25 Enzymology Th-III Bioinstrumentation 50 P-III 25 Techniques and Applications Th-IV Industrial Food and Dairy 50 P-IV 25 Microbiology Semester II Th-V Recent Trends in 50 P-V 25 Virology. Th-VI Molecular Immunology. 50 P-VI 25 Th-VII Microbial Physiology. 50 P-VII 25 Th-VIII Microbial Diversity and 50 P-VIII 25 Extremophiles. Semester III Th-IX Enzyme Technology 50 P-IX 25 Th-X Bioprocess Engineering 50 P-X 25 and Technology. Th-XI Molecular Microbial 50 P-XI 25 Genetics. Th-XII Environmental Microbial 50 P-XII 25 Technology Semester IV Th-XIII Recombinant DNA 50 P-XIII 25 Technology Th-XIV Fermentation Technology 50 P-XIV 25 Th-XV Bioinformatics, Microbial 50 P-XV 25 Genomics and Proteomics. Th-XVI Pharmaceutical 50 P-XVI 25 Microbiology * Semester IV Practical (P- XV and XVI) or a research project of 50 marks. Page 2 of 26 M.Sc. MICROBIOLOGY SYLLABUS M.Sc. Microbiology Course of two years is divided into four semesters. Each semester is of 300 marks. Each semester (I, II, III) will have four (04) theory papers each of 50 marks and four practical papers each of 25 marks. Last semester will have four (04) theory papers each of 50 marks and four practical papers each of 25 marks. In the last semester instead of two practical papers research project of 50 marks will be assigned between three students. Semester I Paper-Th-I- Biostatistics Computer Applications and Research Methodology Paper-Th-II-Bioenergetics and Enzymology Paper-Th-III- Bioinstrumentation Techniques and Applications Paper-Th-IV- Industrial Food and Dairy Microbiology Practical papers P-I to P-IV based on four theory papers. Semester II Paper-Th-V- Recent Trends in Virology Paper-Th-VI-Molecular Immunology Paper-Th-VII-Microbial physiology Paper-Th-VIII- Microbial Diversity and Extremophiles Practical papers P-V to P-VIII based on four theory papers. Semester III Paper-Th-IX- Enzyme Technology Paper-Th-X- Bioprocess Engineering and Technology Paper-Th-XI- Molecular Microbial Genetics Page 3 of 26 Paper-Th-XII-Environmental Microbial Technology Practical papers P-IX to P-XII based on four theory papers. Semester IV Paper-Th-XIII- Recombinant DNA Technology Paper-Th-XIV-Fermentation Technology Paper-Th-XV- Bioinformatics, Microbial Genomics and Proteomics Paper-Th-XVI- Pharmaceutical Microbiology Practical papers P-XIII to P-XVI based on four theory papers or a research project of 50 marks each. INFRASTRUCTURE, INSTRUMENTAL LIBRARY & OTHER FACILITIES REQUIRED FOR M. Sc. COURSE IN MICROBIOLOGY (for 25 Students INTAKE CAPACITY). 1. Two laboratories (for Part I and Part II) each measuring at least 1000 Sq. Ft. With sufficient no. of tables and Stools. Lab should be provided with basic Instruments such as autoclave, incubator, oven, pH meter, hot plate, cyclo mixers, water bath shakers, colorimeter, fridge, distillation plant etc. 2. A culture room with a laminar air flow measuring 300 Sq. Ft. 3. An Instrumentation Room with Double door, Air Conditioner, and inverter, power generator for sophisticated Instruments measuring 500 Sq. Ft. 4. Two Lecture halls (for Part I and Part II) with Overhead projector facility and measuring 400 Sq. Ft. with tables and chairs. 5. A media preparation and a store room at least 400 Sq. Ft. 6. A computer in Bioinformatics Laboratory with 4 – 5 computers (P – IV) with printer and internet facility. LIST OF BASIC INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED FOR M. Sc. PRACTICALS 1. Laminar Air Flow. 2. Compound Microscope 3. Autoclave Page 4 of 26 4. Incubators 5. Hot Air Oven. 6. BOD Incubators 7. pH Meter 8. Water Bath Incubator Shaker 9. Colorimeter 10. Spectrophotometer 11. Hot Plate. 12. Cyclomixer. 13. Electrophoretic Apparatus 14. Orbital Incubator Shaker 15. High Speed Centrifuge - (10000 RPM) 16. Distillation Apparatus (Single & Double) 17. Refrigerators 18. Paper Chromatography Cabinet 19. Rough Balances 20. Bacterial Filter Assembly 21. General Purpose Centrifuge. 22. Vortex Mixers 23. Magnetic Stirrers 24. UV Cabinet 25. TLC Apparatus 26. Dissolved Oxygen Meter 27. Metler Balances 28. Digital Balances 29. Water Bath Shakers 30. Colony Counter 31. Rotary Shaker 32. Columns for Chromatography 33. Fraction Collector 34. Gas Burners 35. LPG Cylinders 36. Distillation Apparatus. LIST OF SOPHESTICATED INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED FOR PRACTICAL 1. UV – Vis Spectrophotometer. 2. Gas Chromatography 3. Sonicator 4. High Speed Refrigerated Centrifuge 5. Microprocessor based pH Analyser 6. Horizontal Paper Electrophoresis Unit 7. Vertical Electrophoresis Unit 8. Submarine Electrophoresis Unit Page 5 of 26 9. Immuno Electrophoresis Apparatus 10. Power Pack With Constant Voltage or Current Adjustment 11. PAGE Electrophoresis Unit 12. DNA Sequencer 13. ELISA Reader 14. PCR (Thermal Cycler) 15. Gel Documentation Unit 16. Semi Dry Transfer Apparatus 17. Deep Freezer (-300C) 18. Fermenter 19. Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer 20. COD & BOD Analyser 21. Phase Contrast Microscope 22. Binocular Microscope 23. HPLC 24. Lyophilizer 25. Pentium IV Computer With Printer 26. Micropipette 27. CO2 Incubator OTHER REQUIREMENTS The department should have required chemicals, DEHYDRATED MEDIA, STAINS, ACIDS, SOLVENTS, FINE CHEMICALS, ENZYMES, ANTI SERA IMMUNODIAGNOSTIC KITS, and SPECIFIC MICROBIAL CULTERS WITH KNOWN GENETIC MARKERS AND GLASSWARES to conduct the prescribed syllabus. Cold room facility is preferred. LIBRARY FACILITY The library should have ample no of prescribed text books, reference books recommended in the prescribed syllabus and the library should also subscribe National and International and Scientific Magazines. INSTRUCTIONS 1. M.Sc. Course of Microbiology is divided into four semesters. 2. Each Semester will have four theory papers and four practical papers, except in the IV semester, either there will be four practical papers or two practical papers and a research project equivalent to two practical papers i.e. for 50 marks. The decision to have practical or research project will be the discretion of the department and will depend upon the avalibility of chemicals, instruments, lab space, budget and other facilities, etc. 3. The department should complete a minimum of six practicals of each paper. 4. The workload of research project will be equivalent to the workload of 2 practical papers. Page 6 of 26 5. One theory paper will have 4 lectures each of 60 min. Duration per week and practical will have 6 hrs. duration. 6. There should be regular seminars and tutorials on immerging topics of subject concerned for students. 7. It is mandatory for students to have not less than 75% of attendance in each semester. 8. Department should organise lectures of subject experts and should also arrange study tours to industries and National research institutes. Page 7 of 26 REVISED SYLLABUS OF M. Sc. (MICROBIOLOGY) SEMESTER - IV Page 8 of 26 [Semester IV] PAPER TH - XIII RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGY Marks 50 Unit – 1 Introduction, Core technique and Enzymes in gene manipulation Classical genetics to Modern Genetics, Approach of genetic engineering, advantages and limitations, Common steps in core technique. Enzymes in gene manipulations (DNA/RNA) : Classification, types, properties and mechanism of action of-Restriction endonuclease, ligase (T4 & E.coli ligase), Reverse transcriptase. Role of alkaline phosphatase, polynucleotide kinase ,Nucleotidyl transferase, Bal 31 and S1 nuclease, DNA polymerase, RNAse , Ribozymes etc. in gene manipulation. Unit-2 Tools and Techniques involved in genetic engineering Electrophoretic techniques in DNA analysis-Agarose gel electrophoresis, PAGE, Pulse field gel electrophoresis, DISC gel electrophoresis, electroelution, autoradiography, Restriction mapping, DNA sequencing-Maxam-Gilbert, Sanger's dideoxy and automated methods of DNA sequencing. Gene silencing, Principle, technique and applications of chromosome walking, chromosome jumping, RFLP, RAPD, AFLP, DNA fingerprinting Chromosome microdissection and microcloning, Microarray- principle, methodology, advantages and applications. Unit-3 Vectors used in gene cloning Strategies of -Cloning vectors and expression vectors Vectors of E.coli_ : Plasmid vectors: Properties of plasmids, PBR 322-genetic evolution, map and function, pUC vectors Phage vectors: Lambda phage vectors: gt phages , Charon vectors, EMBL vectors, M13 mp vectors Higher capacity vectors: Cosmids, Phagmid bluescript vectors High level expression/production vectors: PET vectors, PINPOINT vectors, BAC Page 9 of 26 Vectors for yeast : 2 µ plasmid vector, ARS vectors, mini chromosome vectors and YAC . Shuttle vectors: SV 40 plasmid vectors, retrovirus vectors. Vectors of plant: Ti plasmid vector Unit -4 Technique of gene cloning Isolation of gene of desired interest: Physical and Enzymatic using Restriction endonucleases, modification of cut ends, Chemical synthesis of genes and methods of joining the fragments into vectors, Ideal hosts in gene cloning, Different methods of transformation, Isolation of recombinant clones. Construction of genomic and cDNA libraries: concept of library construction, differences and ideal examples of each library Selection and Identification of clones containing recombinant vectors: Selectable and scorable markers, Insertional inactivation, colony hybridization, plaque lift assay, In Vitro translation:- Hybrid arrested translation, Hybrid release translation. Fluorescence activated cell sorter, southern hybridization, northern hybridization, Exon cloning,mini cells and maxi cells. Screening for protein expression- Reporter gene expression, Phage display, south-western, Immunodiffussion, Radiolabelled antibody test, ELISA and western blotting Unit -5 Applications of genetic engineering and PCR Areas of applications of rDNA technology, Production of recombinant Insulin, Hepatitis B surface antigen, Production of monoclonal antibodies, rDNA in gene therapy (ADA Deficiency) Construction of BT cotton plant and transgenic tomatos/potatos. PCR alternative to gene cloning- advantages, principle and Procedure, optimization of PCR, Designing of primers, Identification of PCR products, Variations in basic PCR- Inverse, asymmetrical , multiplex, Hot start, ligation mediated, RT , Real-time quantitative PCR, DD PCR and Immuno PCR. Applications- DNA cloning for sequencing, DNA-based phylogeny, or functional analysis of genes; the diagnosis of hereditary diseases; the identification of genetic fingerprints (used in forensic sciences and paternity testing); the detection and diagnosis of infectious diseases. PCR based Site directed mutagenesis, Identification of pathogens. Page 10 of 26 Practicals Based on Paper - P-XIII RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGY Marks 25 1. Isolation of Genomic DNA from E. coli & Pseudomonas. 2. Agarose Gel Electrophoresis. 3. Isolation of Plasmid DNA from E. coli. 4. DNA Denaturation and Determination of Tm and G + C content of Genomic DNA of E. coli & Pseudomonas. 5. Restriction Digestion of λ DNA. 6. Studies of Back Extraction of DNA by Electroelution. 7. Studies on Ligation Chain Reaction. 8. Gene Cloning: - Cloning of GFP Gene 9. Southern Hybridization. 10. Western Blotting. 11. RAPD – Rapid Amplification of Polymorphic DNA. 12. RFLP Analysis. Page 11 of 26 References 1. Principles of Gene Manipulations 1994 by Old and Primrose Blackwell Scientific Publications. 2. DNA Cloning: A Practical Approach by D.M. Glower and B.D. Hames, IRL Press, Oxford. 1995. 3. Molecular Biotechnology 2nd Edition by S.B. Primrose. Blackwell Scientific Publishers, Oxford. 1994. 4. Genetic Engineering and Introduction to Gene Analysis and Exploitation in Eukaryotes by S.M. Kingsman and A.J. Kingsman, Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford 1998. 5. PCR Technology - Principles and Applications for DNA Amplification by Henry A. Erlich (Ed.) Stockton Press. 1989. 6. Biotechnology: A Guide to Genetic Engineering by Peters. 7. Weaver Molecular Biology. 8. Genetic Engineering – 2000 by Nicholl. 9. Recombinant DNA and Biotechnology: Guide for Teachers. 2nd Edition by Helen Kreuz. 2001.ASM Publications. 10. Molecular Biotechnology: Principles and Applications of Recombinant DNA. 2 nd Edition. 1998 by Bernard R. Glick and Jack J. Pastemak, ASM Publications. 11. From genes to clones by Winnaker. 12. Manipulations and expression of recombinant DNA by Robertson. 13. Gene targeting – A practical approach by Joyner. Page 12 of 26 PAPER TH-XIV: FERMENTATION TECHNOLOGY Marks 50 Unit – 1 Microbial Fermentations Strain Improvement Programme, Media formulation, industrial production, Downstream Processing, Biosynthesis, Regulation and metabolic control of: Organic acids -Citric acid, lactic acid Enzymes - alpha-amylase, lipase, xylase, pectinases, proteases Organic solvent - acetone- butanol and Vinegar fermentation. Amino acids - lysine and glutamic acid. Unit – 2 Microbial production of therapeutic compounds Strain Improvement Programme, Media formulation, industrial production, Downstream Processing, Biosynthesis, Regulation and metabolic control of: Penicillin, Streptomycin, Rifamycin and Tetracycline. Biotransformation of steroids, antibiotics.. Vitamin B12 and riboflavin fermentation. Unit – 3 Modern trends in microbial production Modern trends in microbial production of bioplastics (PHB, PHA), bioinsecticies (thuricide), biopolymer (dextran, alginate, xanthan, pullulan), Biofertilizers (nitrogen fixers and Phosphate solubilizers viz. Azotobacter, Rhizobium, Azolla, Water hyacinth; Field application of biofertilizer), Biosurfactants, Single Cell Protein and single cell oil. Bioterrorism (bacterial and viral weapons) – Historical events, types of biological agents, Modern bioterrorist incidents and limitations of bioterrorism. Mushroom cultivation. Page 13 of 26 Unit – 4 Biofuels and Plant Tissue Culture Useful features of bio-fuels. The substrate digester and the microorganisms in the process of biogas production (biomethanation). Production of bioethanol from sugar, molasses, starch and cellulosic materials. Microbial production of hydrogen gas, biodiesel from hydrocarbons. Introduction to cell and tissue culture, tissue culture media: composition and preparation, initiation and maintenance of callus and suspension culture, single cell clones, organogenesis: principle, concept and applications of somatic embryogenesis, embryo culture, anther, pollen and ovary culture for production of haploid plants and homozygous lines. Cryopreservation, slow growth and DNA banking for germplasm conservation. Unit – 5 IPR and Patents Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Patents - Patenting of biological materials, obligations with patent applications, implication of patenting, current issues, hybridoma technology etc., Trademarks, Copyrights, Secrets, Trademarks and geographical indications; IPR and plant genetic resources (PGRs) Patenting of higher plants and animals, transgenic organisms and isolated genes, patenting of genes and DNA sequences, plant breeders right and farmers rights. Page 14 of 26 PRACTICALS PAPER P-XIV FERMENTATION TECHNOLOGY Marks 25 1. Citric acid fermentation by using A. niger, a. Production and purification. b. Qualitative detection by titratable acidity and paper chromatography. c. Quantitative estimation of citric acid by Pentabromoacetone method. d. Effect of different carbon, nitrogen sources and metal ions on citric acid production. 2. Microbial production of glutamic acid. 3. Production, purification and bioassay of Rifamycin/Streptomycin. 4. a. Production, distillation and estimation of ethanol using various Organic wastes /raw Material (e.g. agro wastes, different fruit juices, etc.) from free cells of yeast. b. Ethanol fermentation using immobilized yeast cells. 5. Production, extraction and bioassay of thuricide. 6. Laboratory scale production of biofertilizers [Nitrogen fixer/Phosphate Solubilizers]. 7. Microbial production, purification, qualititative and quantitative estimation of polysaccharide from Leuconostoc mesenteroides/ Pseudomonas 8. Microbial production of single cell protein by algae/bacteria/yeast. 9. Bioassay of vitamin B12/B2. 10. Preparation of callus culture 11. Preparation of suspension culture Page 15 of 26 References: - 1. Biotechnological Innovations in Chemical Synthesis. BIOTOL. Publishers / Butterworth - Heinemann. 2. Industrial Microbiology by G. Reed (Ed), CBS Publishers (AVI Publishing Co.) 3. Biology of Industrial Microorganisms by A.L. Demain. 4. Genetics and Biotechnology of Industrial Microorgansims by C.l. Hershnergey, S.W.Queener and Q. Hegeman. Publisher. ASM. Ewesis ET. Al. 1998. Bioremediation Principles. Mac Graw Hill. 5. Annual Reports in Fermentation Processes by D. Pearlman, Academic Press. 6. Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering by Bailey and Ollis. 7. Annual Review of Microbiology by Charles E. Cliffton (Volumes) 8. Biotechnology, A textbook of industrial Microbiology by Creuger and Creuger, Sinaeur associates. 9. Manual of industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology 2nd edition by Davis J.E. and Demain A.L. ASM publications. Page 16 of 26 PAPER TH-XV BIOINFORMATICS, MICROBIAL GENOMICS AND PROTEOMICS. UNIT- I BIOINFORMATICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS Introduction to Bioinformatics: Definition and History of Bioinformatics, Internet and Bioinformatics, relationship between molecular evolution and bioinformatics. Structure function relationship, Data Mining, Basic data structure, Databases: Types of Databases Nucleotide sequence databases; Primary nucleotide sequence databases- EMBL, GenBank, DDBJ. Secondary nucleotide sequence databases- UniGENE, SGD, EMI Genome, Genome Biology. Protein sequence database – SWISS PROT, TrEMBL, PIR, MIPS, NRL-3D Protein Family database – PFAM, PROSITE, PRINTS, BLOCKS, eMOTIF Protein Structure database – PDB, SCOP, CATH Composite database – NRDB, OWL, MIPS, SWISS-PROT + TrEMBL Bioinformatics Softwares: Clustal V, Clustal W 1.7, RasMol, Oligo, Molscript, Treeview, Alscript, Genetic Analysis Software, Phylip Search and retrieval of biological information and database sequence, Databank (PDB and GenBank) Accessing information (Network expasy, EMB Net, ICGEB Net) Protein domain and human genome analysis programme, Applications of Bioinformatics UNIT – II WHOLE GENOME ANALYSIS Human genome project, uses and application, Genome information and special features, coding sequences, (CDS), Untranslated regions (UTR'S), cDNA library, Expressed sequence Tags (EST). Approach to gene identification, Preparation of ordered cosmid libraries, Bacterial Artificial Libraries, Shotgun Libraries and sequencing, Conventional sequencing (Sanger, Maxam and Gilbert method) Automated sequencing. Page 17 of 26 UNIT – III SEQUENCE ANALYSIS Algorithms; uses and applications, Local and Global sequence alignment. Single Sequence Alignment; Pairwise alignment: Scoring Matrix – PAM, BLOSUM, Gap penalty. Dynamic programming – Needleman – Wunsch, Smith- waterman Heuristic Methods- FASTA, BLAST for protein and nucleic acid. Multiple Sequence Alignment; ClustalW , PROFILE, PSI- BLAST, Hidden Markov Models (HMMs) Annotation of Gene, Open reading frames (ORF), Conserved protein motifs related structure / function (PROSITE, PFAM, Profile Scan). protein motifs. DNA analyses for repeats (Direct and inverted), palindromes, folding programmes. Use of Internet, public domain databases for nucleic acid and protein sequences (EMBL, GeneBank), database for protein structure (PDB). UNIT- IV DNA – MICROARRAY Concept of micro array, Spotted arrays, Oligonucleotide arrays, Designing the experiment, Two – colour micro array experiments, Computational analysis of microarray data. Printing of oligonucleotide and PCR products on glass slides, nitrocellulose paper. Whole genome analysis for global patterns of gene expression using fluorescent labeled cDNA or end labeled RNA probes, analysis of SNP Using DNA chips. Tools for microarray analysis:- Soft finder, xCluster, MADAM, SAGE. Advantage, disadvantage and application of DNA microarray. Introduction and tools to phylogenetic tree analysis. Page 18 of 26 UNIT- V PROTEOMICS Definition, Protein sequence information, composition and properties, physicochemical properties based on sequence, database, Two dimensional separation of total cellular protein, isolation and sequencing, Analysis individual protein spot by Mass spectroscopy (MALDI- TOF), Electro Spray Ionization (ESI), Tandem mass spectroscopy (MS/MS) tryptic digestion and peptide Mass finger printing(PMF), 3D structure determination by X- ray and NMR. Protein identification programme – MASCOT, PeptIdent, Protein prospector, GFS. Advantage, disadvantage and application of protein microarray. Page 19 of 26 Marks 25 PRACTICAL PAPER- P-XV: - BIOINFORMATICS, MICROBIAL GENOMICS AND PROTEOMICS. Use of Internet /software for sequence analysis of nucleotides and proteins. 1. Studies of public domain databases for nucleic acid and protein sequences. 2. Determination of protein structure (PDB) by using RASMOL, CN -3D software 3. Genome sequence analysis by using BLAST algorithm 4. Protein sequence analysis by using BLAST algorithm Page 20 of 26 References 1. Bioinformatics. 1998 by Baxevanis 2. Bioinformatics 2000 by Higgins and Taylor OUP. 3. Nucleic acid Research 2001. Jan. Genome database issue. 4. The Internet and the new Biology: Tools for Genomics and Molecular Research by Peruski, Jr. and Peruske (ASM) 1997. 5. Functional Genomics. A Practical Approach Edited by Stephen P Hunt and Rick Liveey (OUP) 2000. 6. DNA microarrays: A practical approach edited by Mark Schena (OUP) 7. Bioinformatics - A Practical Guide to the Analysis of Genes and Proteins. 2nd Edition by Baxevanis. 8. Bioinformatics: Sequence, structure and Data Bank: A Practical Approach by Higgis. 9. Bioinformatics - from Genomes to drug. 2 volumes by Lenganer. 10. Bioinformatics Methods and Protocols - Misener. 11. Bioinformatics: Sequence and Genome analysis. 12. Introduction to Bioinformatics by Altwood. 13. Proteome Research: New Frontiers in Functional Genomics: Principles and Practices. 14. Genomics: The Science and Technology behind the human project. 15. Protein Biotechnology. Edited by Felix Franks. Humana Press, Totowa, New Jarsey. 16. Protein Engineering: Principles and Practice by Cleland. 17. Computer analysis of sequence data by Colte. 18. Bioinformatics and molecular evolution – P.G. Higgs & T. K. Attwood, 2005 Blackwell Publishing 19. Bioinformatics by David Mount 20. Bioinformatics- Introduction to Bioinformatics by Pevzner 21. Microarray- Gene expression Data analysis by Causton, Brazma 2003 Blackwell Publishing 22. Essential Bioinformatics by JIN XIONG 2006 Cambridge University press. 23. Microarray Data Analysis Methods and Applications Edited by Michael J. Korenberg 2007 Humana Press Inc. Web sites for Proteomics and Genomics 1. www.geneprot.com. 2. www.hybrigenis.com 3. www.mdsproteomics.com 4. www.stromix.com 5. www.syrrx.com Page 21 of 26 MARKS: - 50 Paper XVI : Pharmaceutical Microbiology Unit I: Principles of Antimicrobial chemotherapy. Introduction and selection of antimicrobial agents Concept of Bioassay, therapeutic index, MIC and LD50. Penetrating defenses, as cellular permeability barriers, Cellular transport system and drug diffusion. Definition and classification of antibiotics, with respect to their mechanism of action, Antibacterial spectrum, Structural activity and relationship (SAR), acquisition of drug resistance, pharmacokinetics and adverse drug effect β- Lactum(Penicillin, Amoxicillin, cefuroxime), aminoglycosides (Streptomycin, Gentamicin), Tetracyclines (Tetracyclin, doxicyclin) , Macrolides (Erythromycin, Azethreomycin), Peptide antibiotics (Bacitracin, polymixin, ), Sulphonamides (sulfamethoxazole), co-trimoxazole and quinolones (ciprofloxacin) Chloramphenicol, trimethoprim. Unit II: Molecular aspects of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. Definition, classification, Mechanism of action and examples of chemical disinfectants, antiseptic and preservatives. Definition, classification, Mechanism of action and examples of antiviral (Acyclovir, zidovudine), Antifungal (amphotericin B, Fluconazole) and Antitumor (Bleomycin, ductinomycin ) antibiotics. Drug delivery system in gene therapy. Approaches and safety considerations associated with gene therapy. Immunological problems associated to gene therapy. Pre-requisites and candidate diseases for human gene therapy. Drug carrier, Macromolecular, cellular, and synthetic Viral and non viral mediated gene delivery. Page 22 of 26 Introduction, concept and types of drug targeting, cellular level events of drug targeting, targeting ligands, blood cell receptors for endogenous compounds/ ligands, carrier and vesicular system for targeting, specialized liposomes for cellular drug targeting. Unit III: Microbial Production and spoilage of Pharmaceutical Products. Manufacturing procedure and in-process control of Pharmaceutical products: Bacterial and Viral vaccine, sterile injectables, Solid dosage forms, liquid orals and Ointments New Vaccine production: DNA vaccines, synthetic, peptide vaccines, multivalent subunit vaccines, edible vaccines and their trials. Microbial production and applications of therapeutic / diagnostic enzymes: Asparaginase, Streptokinase, beta lactamases Microbial production contamination and spoilage of Pharmaceutical products (sterile injectables, ophthalmic preparations and implements) and their sterilization Applications of Biosensors in pharmaceutical industries. Unit IV: Regulatory Practices and Policies in Pharmaceutical Industries. FDA, Govt. regulatory practices and polices. Concept of R & D and Financing R and D, Quality control and market planning. Significance of IP, BP and USP. Reimbursement of drugs, Biological and legislative aspects. Rational drug design (Quantitative structure activity relation QSAR of drug) and computational aspect of drug design. Screening and utilization of bioactive phytochemicals. Patenting of drugs and Biological products Unit V: Quality Assurance and Validation. Regulatory aspects of QC, QA, and QM. GMP , GLP and CMP in Pharma Industry. ISO, WHO, USFDA certification. Microbial Limit test of Pharma products. Sterility testing , pyrogen testing Page 23 of 26 and LAL test of Sterile Pharma products. Sterilization- heat, D- value, Z-value and survival curve, radioactive, gaseous and filtration. Chemical and biological indicators. Designing layout for microbiology laboratory. Practicals based on Paper XVI : Pharmaceutical Microbiology Marks: 25 1. Spectrophotometeric/ Microbiological methods for the determination of Griseofulvin. 2. Microbial production and Bioassay of Penicillin. 3. Bioassay of Chloramphenicol/Streptomycin by plate assay method or turbitometric assay methods. 4. Screening, Production and assay of therapeutic enzymes: Glucose Oxidase/Asperginase/beta lactamase. 5. Treatment of bacterial cells with cetrimide, phenol, and detection of Leaky substances such as amino acids, nucleic acids as cytoplasmic membrane damaging substances. 6. Determination of MIC and LD50 of Ampicillin / Streptomycin. 7. Sterility testing by using B. sterothermophilus/ B. subtilis. 8. Testing for microbial contamination. Microbial loads from syrups, suspensions, creams, and other preparations, Determination of D-value and Z-value for heat sterilization in pharmaceuticals. 9. Determination of antimicrobial activity of chemical compounds (like phenol, resorcinol and formaldehydes) Comparison with standard products. Page 24 of 26 REFERENCES 1. Pharmaceutical Microbiology- Edited by W. B. Hugo & A.R. Russel Sixth Edition. Blackwell Scientific Publications. 2. Lippincott's illustrative Reviews: Pharmacology Edition: 02 Maryjnycck by Lippincott's review Publisher Pheladelphia 1997. 3. Principles of medicinal chemistry Vol. 1 by Kadam S.S., Mahadik K.R., Bothra K.G. Edition: 18, Nirali Publication. 4. Pharmacognosy by Gokhle S.D., KoKate C.K.. Edition: 18, Nirali Publication. 5. Biotechnology – Expanding Horizon by B.D. Singh ., First Edition, Kalyani Publication, Delhi. 6. Analytical Microbiology- Edited by Fredrick Kavanagh volume I &II. Academic Press New York. 7. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology by S. P. Vyas & V.K. Dixit. CBS publishers & distributors, New Delhi. 8. Quniolinone antimicrobial agents- Edited by David C. Hooper, John S. Wolfson. ASM Washington DC. 9. Quality control in the Pharmaceutical industry - Edited by Murray S. Cooper Vol. 2, Academic Press New York. 10. Biotechnology- Edited by H.J. Rhem & Reed, vol 4 VCH publications, Federal Republic of Germany. 11. Good manufacturing practices for Pharmaceuticals. By Sydney H. Willing, Murray M. Tuckerman, Willam S. Hitchings IV. Second edition Mercel Dekker NC New York. 12. Advances in Applied Biotechnology series Vol.10, Biopharmaceutical in transition., Industrial Biotechnology Association by Paine Webber,. Gulf Publishing Company Houston. 13. Drug carriers in biology & medicine Edited by Gregory Gregoriadis. Acedemic Press New York. 14. 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LAS VEGAS — With roughly four months to go, the talents behind "The Dark Knight" gathered recently to reveal a film that's become remarkably similar to its cowl-clad title character. As such, like Batman himself, Christian Bale, Maggie Gyllenhaal and director Christopher Nolan find themselves shifting gears between being secretive, superheroic and fighting back a deep sadness.
"It was tremendously emotional, right when he passed, having to go back in and look at him every day," Nolan revealed of his mind-set while editing the movie in the weeks following Heath Ledger's tragic death . "But the truth is, I feel very lucky to have something productive to do, to have a performance that he was very, very proud of, and that he had entrusted to me to finish."
Gyllenhaal said she expected to be emotional on her first viewing of a finished "Knight" print. "I'll feel a lot of things about it. … I don't know how it will be."
"Heath has given an incredible performance, a real definition of the character that I think will be incredibly memorable for years to come," Bale said of Ledger's work as the Joker . "I want to do nothing but celebrate his work."
With that in mind, it was back to the business at hand: getting the stars to cough up tasty tidbits on what is arguably the most anticipated film of the year. (Read what Nolan had to say about Batman's new "gizmos and gadgets and things" here in the MTV Movies Blog.)
"There is a pretty amazing meeting of the minds between Batman and Joker in the middle of the film that we haven't wanted to show to people yet," Nolan revealed when asked about the "Dark Knight" moment he most enjoys watching in the edit bay. "We want to save that for the movie. … It's very much an acting scene, but I would be lying if I said it was a purely verbal smackdown."
"I did a scene where I get to interrogate a bad guy as a lawyer, trying to break a witness, and I had a blast shooting that scene," explained Gyllenhaal, who takes over the Katie Holmes role of Rachel Dawes for the sequel. "I've always wanted to play a lawyer in a courtroom, and I got to do that a little bit here."
"We have progressed from an angry young man trying to come to terms with his own pain and starting on an endeavor which he believes to be finite [to] somebody who's attained that power, and is now having to recognize the responsibilities that come with it," Bale said of the subject matter that made him want to hop back into that hot leather suit. "We had no interest in making a second unless we believed that we could surpass and improve on the first. I've not seen ['Dark Knight'], but from working on the movie, the feeling was that absolutely we surpassed that."
The team also cleared up a few details on whether we'll ever see deposed mob boss Carmine Falcone in a Batman sequel ("No," Nolan said. "But Tom [Wilkinson] was superb to work with in 'Batman Begins' "); Anthony Michael Hall's mysterious role ("He plays a news anchorman in the movie," Bale revealed); and whether Gyllenhaal is the final Rachel in the series ("Yeah," she promised. "I would love to do another one").
When Gyllenhaal does return for a third flick, the 30-year-old actress hopes she'll have the same interesting dichotomy of lead actors. "I sort of have two leading men in the movie, both Aaron Eckhart and Christian. … They're both fantastic and gorgeous and incredibly talented," she said of her character's schizophrenic love triangle with Bruce Wayne/Batman and Harvey Dent/Two-Face. "In both actors, and both characters they play, they embrace what's right and sexy and also really dark and troubled about both of the people they play."
"I would say the Bruce Wayne character is a lot closer to Harvey Dent than the Joker," Nolan reasoned. "[Dent] is very relatable to Batman, and he certainly makes that point himself in the movie. … The Joker is an absolute. He is a force of evil and anarchy. He just cuts through the movie like the shark in 'Jaws' or something. This is not a guy with an arc, and it's not about his origin. This is just the rise of the Joker to power through the criminal underworld of Gotham. He's a pretty terrifying figure."
"I think that's what Chris Nolan does so well, is that he manages to make really entertaining movies that you can watch just for the sheer adrenaline rush of them, but he also manages to incorporate an awful lot of thought and intelligence," Bale said of the new villains. "He brings in ethical questions — things that, if you wish, you can dwell on and consider later."
"A lot of [the Joker] came from Heath himself and conversations we had very early on," Nolan said of the character's ultra-violent, anti-establishment ways. "We talked about Alex in 'A Clockwork Orange,' we talked about Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious, having a younger approach to the Joker, really tapping into what can be threatening about a guy like this. It seemed that the youthful-anarchy idea [worked best]. It is that fear of a teenager, the fear of the rebel in society that some of these people embody and that gave us the idea of having a little bit of a punk aesthetic to it."
In "Dark Knight," Nolan explained, Gotham is the Joker's town — and everybody else is just living in it. "I felt like I really had to get on and [finish Ledger's work], and I felt very fortunate to have something like that to get on with," he said. "The truth is, the performance is so iconic. It's so not Heath Ledger; it is the Joker. He just inhabits it. It's riveting to watch this incredible performance. I am very proud to work with him on this. I know he was very proud of the role, and I am very excited to show it to people. I think they are going to be blown away."
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The myths of the ancient Greeks have inspired us for thousands of years. Where did the famous stories of the battles of their gods develop and spread across the world? The celebrated classicist Robin Lane Fox draws on a lifetime's knowledge of the ancient world, and on his own travels, answering this question by pursuing it through the age of Homer. His acclaimed history explores how the intrepid seafarers of eighth-century Greece sailed around the Mediterranean, encountering strange new sights--volcanic mountains, vaporous springs, huge prehistoric bones--and weaving them into the myths of gods, monsters and heroes that would become the cornerstone of Western civilization.
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Robin Lane Fox is a Fellow and Garden Master of New College, Oxford, and a University Reader in Ancient History. His books include "Alexander the Great," "Pagans and Christians," "The Unauthorized Version," and "The Classical World." Since 1970 he has also been gardening correspondent for the "Financial Times."
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