Dynamic duo Griffin, Rickles paired for Emmy show

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Kathy Griffin, wHO shook up an Emmy ceremony last year with her yob acceptance lecture, is delivery her behave to this year's prime time awards prove. Griffin and Don Rickles, a comic who's legendary for his combative fashion, will team up as presenters at the Sept. 21 ceremony airing on ABC, the TV honorary society says.

"As we near the telecast, there will be more sets of presenters that will surprise almost everyone," executive producer Ken Ehrlich aforesaid in a statement

Kristin Chenoweth and Neil Patrick Harris, who helped announce the Emmy nominations in July, will conjoin again to present an award, the academy aforesaid Thursday.

Conan O'Brien of NBC's "Late Night," Christian Slater (NBC's upcoming "My Own Worst Enemy") and Kate Walsh (ABC's "Private Practice") also were included in the third set of presenters selected for the ceremony.

Broadway star Chenoweth is a nominee for ABC's "Pushing Daisies," while Harris received a nod for CBS' "How I Met Your Mother." Don Rickles earned a nomination for HBO's "Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project."

Griffin received a nod for "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List" and some other for the special "Kathy Griffin: Straight to Hell," both on Bravo.

Last year, Griffin joked about Jesus while accepting an Emmy Award for "My Life on the D-List" at the creative arts ceremony that precedes the independent broadcast show. Reports of her remarks provoked criticism from some Christian groups.

This year's creative arts ceremony will be held Sept. 13 and air on E! as a two-hour special on Sept. 20.

Previously announced presenters for ABC's Emmy read include the stars of "Desperate Housewives," Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

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CONMED Linvatec's Bio Mini-Revo Suture Anchor Receives 510(k) FDA Clearance For Arthroscopic Hip Repair

�CONMED Corporation's (Nasdaq: CNMD) CONMED Linvatec arthroscopy unit announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared its 510(k) lotion for marketing of the Bio Mini-Revo suture linchpin for use in the repair of the labrum in the hip joint. The Company recently executed a wide-cut market launch for this product.


The hip labrum is a form of cartilage that lines the rim of the socket of the hip. Torn and unaffectionate labral tissue is associated with hip pain during movement. In an arthroscopic technique, surgeons use sutura anchors to reattach the torn cartilage to the rim of the socket to take over pain and regain normal hip function.


The Bio Mini-Revo anchor is a bioabsorbable 3.1mm diameter screw-in anchor manufactured from CONMED Linvatec's patented Self Reinforced 96L/4D Poly Lactic Acid. This unique substantial provides an optimal symmetricalness of strength (during the initial healing period post-surgery) with enhanced resorption over time, negating the want for a second surgery to move out the imbed. The anchor is pre-threaded with #2 Hi-Fi� heights strength sutura. Currently, at that place are no other fibrous joint anchors indicated for pelvic arch labral repair that contain the unique blend of mechanical effectiveness and biomaterial characteristics of the Bio Mini-Revo ground tackle.


"Bio Mini-Revo, and the associated extended length drill guides, provides the operating surgeon with a safe and effective method to animate the labrum," said Dr. Christopher Dougherty, of The Agility Center, Bentonville, AR. "The Bio Mini-Revo proficiency and elongated length instrumentation greatly financial aid in rose hip access and minimize the risks of failed anchor fixation."


"As hip arthroscopy continues to develop as a surgical specialty, and labral repairs in particular become more prevalent, we anticipate that the Bio Mini-Revo surgical seam anchor will become an important constituent of our continuously expanding hip production line," commented Mr. Joseph J. Corasanti, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are unrestrained that this safe and effective engraft, which has already been used successfully in thousands of surgeries in the shoulder, will now be available to our customers for use in the hip."


The Bio Mini-Revo anchor joins a growing number of products in the ConMed Linvatec Hip Arthroscopy line; including disposable hip access kits, cannulas, Shutt brand manual instruments, microfracture awls, shaver blades and burrs, and tomography and pump systems.

CONMED Profile


CONMED is a medical engineering company with an vehemence on surgical devices and equipment for minimally incursive procedures and monitoring. The Company's products serve the clinical areas of arthroscopy, powered surgical instruments, electrosurgery, cardiac monitoring disposables, endosurgery and endoscopic technologies. They are used by surgeons and physicians in a variety of specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, gynaecology, neurosurgery, and gastroenterology. Headquartered in Utica, New York, the Company's 3,cc employees distribute its products worldwide from several fabrication locations.

www.conmed.com


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Steve Mac and Steve Smith

   
Artist: Steve Mac and Steve Smith

   Genre(s): 
House
   

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Discography:


   
 Loving You More (Kurd Maverick Remixes) CDR

   Year: 2006   
Tracks: 2

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Remioromen

   
Artist: Remioromen

   Genre(s): 
Other
   

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Discography:


   
 HORIZON

   Year: 2006   
Tracks: 12


   
 Konayuki

   Year: 2005   
Tracks: 3


   
 Ether

   Year: 2005   
Tracks: 12

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Gervais planning Extras spin-off?

Ricky Gervais may be planning an Extras spin-off starring Stephen Merchant's dopey agent and Barry from 'EastEnders' as a pair of bumbling crimefighters.
The BBC comedy ended after two series and a Christmas special.
But actor Shaun Williamson, who played Barry, revealed that Gervais had come up with another idea for his character and useless agent Darren Lamb (Merchant).
He told radio station Heart: "I would have loved another 10 series of 'Extras' but I can totally understand them wanting to call it a day.
"The one thing we did bandy about, half in jest and half seriously, was the idea of a spin-off for my character Barry and the agent. Ricky thought they could go around in a camper van solving crimes or something."
He added: "That's strictly on the backburner for now as Ricky is busy in Hollywood at the moment. I'd jump at the chance to work with him again."
Williamson said he nearly turned down the 'Extras' role. "I thought for about 10 minutes about not taking it and then I realised I might never get the chance to work with Ricky and Stephen again.
"I am so proud to have been involved with 'Extras' and I can understand them wanting to finish it.
"They've got so much more going for them and I think they have got a great film in them to make, whether it's an 'Extras' film or just a great British film, and I'm sure they'll make it."

Mike Myers - Catholics Join Hindu Outrage Over The Love Guru

A leading Catholic group has come to the aid of America's Hindus who are boycotting MIKE MYERS' new film THE LOVE GURU - because religious officials have found the film to be "morally offensive."

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has slapped the comedy with its highest classification.

Hindu leader Rajan Zed, who has been leading the outcry about the new film, is thrilled that other religious officials are taking his concerns seriously - branding the new 'O' rating the Catholics have given the movie a "remarkable interfaith gesture".

Officials at the USCCB's Office for Film and Broadcasting in New York, who are responsible for reviewing and rating theatrical motion pictures, called the film "vulgar and tasteless", adding it "wallows in endless penis jokes and fairly yucky potty humor."

Rajan Zed says, "We are thankful to the Conference of Catholic Bishops for having a feel for the pain of the Hindu and spiritual community by categorizing The Love Guru as morally offensive."

Zed called for a full Hindu boycott of the film because it allegedly uses Hindu concepts and Hindu terms frivolously. He asked other religious groups to lend their support.

He adds, "Today it is Hinduism, tomorrow Hollywood might attempt to denigrate another religion."

Prominent Jewish Rabbi, Elizabeth W. Beyer of Nevada, has already called for a boycott of The Love Guru because the film "lampoons Hinduism, mocks Ashram life and Hindu philosophy."

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Dream Theater

   
Artist: Dream Theater

   Genre(s): 
Rock: Hard-Rock
   Metal: Heavy
   Metal: Progressive
   Rock
   Metal
   Metal: Alternative
   Rock: Instrumental
   

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Discography:


   
 Systematic Chaos

   Year: 2007   
Tracks: 8


   
 When Dream and Day Reunite (Official Bootleg)

   Year: 2005   
Tracks: 10


   
 The Number Of The Beast (Official Bootleg)

   Year: 2005   
Tracks: 8


   
 Octavarium

   Year: 2005   
Tracks: 8


   
 Master of Puppets (Official_Bootleg)

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 8


   
 Live At Budokan (CD3)

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 6


   
 Live At Budokan (CD2)

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 6


   
 Live At Budokan (CD1)

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 6


   
 Graspop Festival 2003 (International Fanclub Album)

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 9


   
 Train Of Thought

   Year: 2003   
Tracks: 7


   
 The Making Of Sfam

   Year: 2003   
Tracks: 13


   
 Taste The Memories Fan Club CD

   Year: 2003   
Tracks: 10


   
 Wake The Fuck Up

   Year: 2002   
Tracks: 9


   
 International Fan Club Christmas CD 2000

   Year: 2000   
Tracks: 9


   
 Metropolis Part 2: Scenes from a Memory

   Year: 1999   
Tracks: 12


   
 International Fan Club Christmas CD 1999

   Year: 1999   
Tracks: 10


   
 Nighttown Nostalgia

   Year: 1998   
Tracks: 13


   
 Hollow Years (Japanese Single)

   Year: 1998   
Tracks: 6


   
 DTFC3

   Year: 1998   
Tracks: 11


   
 International Fan Club Christmas CD 1997

   Year: 1997   
Tracks: 25


   
 Falling Into Infinity

   Year: 1997   
Tracks: 13


   
 Tokyo, Japan (CD2)

   Year: 1995   
Tracks: 12


   
 Tokyo, Japan (CD1)

   Year: 1995   
Tracks: 8


   
 Shinjuku Kouseinenkin Kaikan Hall Tokyo Japan CD2

   Year: 1995   
Tracks: 7


   
 Shinjuku Kouseinenkin Kaikan Hall Tokyo Japan CD1

   Year: 1995   
Tracks: 7


   
 Acoustic Dreams

   Year: 1995   
Tracks: 12


   
 A Change Of Seasons

   Year: 1995   
Tracks: 5


   
 Awake

   Year: 1994   
Tracks: 11


   
 Live At The Marquee (Live)

   Year: 1993   
Tracks: 6


   
 Live At The Marquee

   Year: 1993   
Tracks: 6


   
 Festival Hall Osaka Japan CD2

   Year: 1993   
Tracks: 6


   
 Festival Hall Osaka Japan CD1

   Year: 1993   
Tracks: 9


   
 Images and Words

   Year: 1992   
Tracks: 8


   
 Forbidden Dreams Imperial Hall Osaka Japan CD2

   Year: 1992   
Tracks: 7


   
 Forbidden Dreams Imperial Hall Osaka Japan CD1

   Year: 1992   
Tracks: 7


   
 When Dream and Day Unite

   Year: 1989   
Tracks: 8


   
 Images and Words Demos 1989-1991 (CD2)

   Year: 1989   
Tracks: 10


   
 Images and Words Demos 1989-1991 (CD1)

   Year: 1989   
Tracks: 8


   
 When Dream and Day Unite Demos 1987-1989 (CD2)

   Year: 1988   
Tracks: 13


   
 When Dream and Day Unite Demos 1987-1989 (CD1)

   Year: 1987   
Tracks: 12


   
 Majesty Demo

   Year: 1986   
Tracks: 6


   
 The Majesty Demos 1985-1986

   Year: 1985   
Tracks: 23


   
 The Silent Man (Single)

   Year:    
Tracks: 3


   
 Stranger Than Fiction

   Year:    
Tracks: 12


   
 Once In A LIVEtime

   Year:    
Tracks: 23


   
 Making Of Scenes From A Memory

   Year:    
Tracks: 15


   
 Live Scenes From New York (CD3)

   Year:    
Tracks: 5


   
 Live Scenes From New York (CD2)

   Year:    
Tracks: 10


   
 CD2

   Year:    
Tracks: 7


   
 Bergum, Netherlands 6/27/98

   Year:    
Tracks: 11


   
 1995-01-23-Tokyo (Forbidden Dreams - Discs 5&6)

   Year:    
Tracks: 6

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The technically technical guitar acting of John Petrucci elevated Dream Theater to the upper echelons of contemporary heavy alloy. While its lineup has unendingly evolved, the Long Island-based quintuplet has systematically delivered sharp-edged music. Dream Theater is known for its high-energy concert performances. While they've released various live albums -- Live at the Marquee, recorded at the London club; Live in Japan, recorded during the Music in Progress tour in 1993; and a triplet CD and DVD, Live Scenes from New York -- they rest one of heavy metal's near bootlegged bands.


Originally named Majesty by Berklee College of Music students Petrucci, bassist John Myung, and drummer Mike Portnoy, the isthmus presently expanded with the plus of keyboard participant Kevin Moore and vocalizer Chris Collins. Releasing an eight-tune demonstration, Majesty Demo, as Majesty, the chemical group sold 1,000 copies within six-spot months. The departure of Collins in late 1986 left Majesty without a vocalizer, and after a long menstruum of auditioning possible replacements, the mathematical group settled on Charlie Dominici in November 1987. Changing its name, the radical in agreement on "Dream Theater," inspired by a now-demolished California movie dramatic art. Signing with Mechanic Records, the chemical group began working on its first full-length record album. Delays caused by label mismanagement special the group to performing at minuscule clubs and bars. Frustrated by its experiences with the label, Dream Theater ultimately severed its ties with Mechanic.


This was only one drastic change in the band's course of action of action. Firing Dominici, the chemical group played out the next match eld searching for a vocaliser. The search all over in later 1991 when a demonstration taping from Canadian vocalizer James LaBrie, once of Winter Rose, arrived. After fast-flying to New York to hearing, LaBrie was invited to join the band. Signing with Atco Atlantic (which came to be known as East West), Dream Theater released its second gear album, Images & Words, in 1992. One of tercet videos based on songs from the album, "Rend Me Under," became an MTV hit. Although Theater showed considerable growth with their third studio record album, Alive, recorded 'tween May and July 1994, the chemical group continued to be hampered by personnel office changes. Before the album was interracial, keyboardist Moore left the radical to focal point on his solo vocation. Hired as a impermanent alternate for the band's Waking Up the World tour, Derek Sherinian by and by became a permanent appendage. His first recording with Dream Theater was a 23-minute larger-than-life, "A Change of Seasons," written in 1989 and released in September 1995 on the album of the same call.


Following a mini hitch, Fix for '96, the members of Dream Theater separated for several months and became involved with a variety of outside projects. Petrucci was the busiest. In addition to connection Portnoy and keyboard histrion Jordan Rudess in the Liquid Tension Experiment -- a chemical group that included influential bassist/stick player Tony Levin -- Petrucci played guitar with Trent Gardner's Explorers Club and made a edgar Guest appearance on Shadow Gallery's Absolutism album. Myung and Sherinian collaborated with King's X vocalizer Ty Tabor in the isthmus Platypus. LaBrie worked with Mull Muzzler, a chemical group formed with Matt Guillory and Mike Mangini.


Dream Theater experient yet another change when Rudess was tapped to replace Sherinian, wHO had been pink-slipped in 1999. The band released the progressive rock-heavy Scenes from a Memory that year, a conceptual piece that followed the story of a 1928 slay of a youth adult female and how a advanced piece is obsessed by the criminal offence. It was followed by Live Scenes from New York in 2001, which suffered from an unintentional bout with contestation when its original cover featuring the metropolis of New York in flames was pulled referable to the events of September 11. The mathematical group continued in the progressive metal nervure in 2002 with Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence, followed by the leaner Direct of Thought in 2003 and Octavarium in 2005. The live album Score: XOX was released in 2006 and featured the band backed by a 29-piece orchestra. It was followed a year subsequently by the new studio record album Systematic Chaos.


Sherinian went on to record as a soloist and to play with a prog and jazz fusion stripe, Planet X. Petrucci released an eponymously coroneted solo album in 2003, featuring accompaniment by Dave LaRue of the Dixie Dregs and Boston-based drummer Dave DeCenso.





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