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CLEVELAND, Jan studies 9, 2009 john fogerty recounts (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Athersys, Inc (Nasdaq:ATHX) todayannounced that Dr. Gil Van Bokkelen, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, willpresent at the 5th annual Phacilitate Cell and Gene Therapy Forum in WashingtonD.C on Monday, January 26th, 2009 Dr. Van Bokkelen will present on recentprogress in the company's MultiStem development programs.The Cell and Gene Therapy Forum is a unique event held annually that focuses onthe strategic and business issues related to development and commercializationof cell therapy and related technologies. During this three-day event, seniordecision makers from pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, regulatorypersonnel and other attendees gather to discuss and explore challenges,significant advancements, and emerging opportunities in the development of celland gene therapies.

This year's Forum will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel inWashington D.C from January 26th - 28th . The forum will feature plenarysessions, breakout workshops and panel discussions.More information about the 5th Annual Cell and Gene Therapy Forum is availableat Athersys, Inc.Athersys is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and developmentof therapeutic product candidates designed to extend and enhance the quality ofhuman life bayou country . The company is developing MultiStem(r), a patented, adult-derived"off-the-shelf" stem cell product platform for multiple disease indications,including damage caused by myocardial infarction, bone marrowtransplantation/oncology support, ischemic stroke and other indications creedence revival . Thecompany is also developing a portfolio of other therapeutic programs, includingorally active pharmaceutical product candidates for the treatment of metabolicand central nervous system disorders, utilizing proprietary technologies,including Random Activation of Gene Expression (RAGE) bayou . More information isavailable at Athersys, Inc.

logo is available at, Inc.William (B.J.) Lehmann, J.D., President and COO(216) In-Site CommunicationsInvestor Relations: Lisa M . Wilson(917) Lambert, Edwards & AssociatesMedia:Dave Buckalew(616) ccr bayou country . PITT MEADOWS, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Jan 09 (MARKET WIRE)-- The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and OfficialLanguages, will kick off the Sir John A ccr proud mary . Macdonald Day celebrationsMonday at Pitt Meadows Secondary School.Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.The details are as follows:Date:Monday January 12Time:1:00 p.m.Place: Pitt Meadows Secondary School 19438 116B Avenue Pitt Meadows, British ColumbiaContacts:Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritageand Official LanguagesDeirdra McCrackenDirector of opyright 2009, Market Wire, All rights reserved.-0- creedence revival cds . Today I received an e-mail from former NFL wide receiver Alexander Wright regarding his 40 times. Some websites had rumors of him running a 4.09 40 yard dash and a 4.15 40 yard dash.I sent this email to his website on Sunday"Is it true that Alexander Wright ran a 4.09 40 yard dash, or is it true heran a 4.14, or are both of them rumors?"The response came today."It is true.

I ran both times!"If this is true, and Wright is not lying, which I can't see why he would (He seems like a pretty decent guy), then it would make him the fastest player in NFL history . This article is also featured on Reservation For Six ccr run through the jungle . NEW YORK, NY, Jan 09 (MARKET WIRE) -- The young American adults of Generations X & Y are about as "green" as itgets with their penchant for educating themselves about and frequentlypurchasing environmentally friendly products midnight special . This rising greenconsciousness culture typifies the sentiments of the nation at large asAmericans increasingly come to value a clean environment that promoteshealth and safety over risk and danger.It's no surprise then that more Americans choose organic products overconventional synthetic products when caring for their lawns and gardens(L&G) . In the all-new report, Trends in Organic Lawn and Garden Products,2nd Edition, market research publisher Packaged Facts estimates that theburgeoning organic niche sector of the lawn and garden market reached $460million in retail sales in 2008, a healthy gain of 12% over 2007.With the increasing demand for and availability of organic products alongwith expanding knowledge of organic practices among consumers, the organicL&G sector is expected to continue growing over the next five years evenin the teeth of a severe economic downturn. By 2013, Packaged Factsprojects the sector will reach $775 million with total sales gaining 60%over the 2009-2013 period.The growing momentum of organic L&G reflects the rising fortunes of abroader "green market," which offers natural/organic products andlifestyle alternatives to conventional markets."Though still small, the organic L&G sector has taken root," says TatjanaMeerman, Publisher of Packaged Facts. "The sector has an expandingpresence at retail; for example, over the past two years, big boxesentered organic L&G with garden centers and nurseries now carryinggreater organic selections, and even some hardware stores jumped on theorganic bandwagon."Trends in Organic Lawn and Garden Products, 2nd Edition is the only studyon the market focused exclusively on organic lawn and garden.