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Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:18:25 -0500
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Subject: December 4, 2008 is Robert Ettinger's 90th birthday

   As everyone involved in cryonics should know, Robert
Ettinger is often described as being the "father of
cryonics". (With a life-extensionist's wit he says
he would rather be the grandson.)  The first notable
occasion of this festive holiday season is Robert
Ettinger's birthday on December 4th. The day is
especially notable this year for being his 90th
birthday.

    Those wishing to give the man and the occasion
the attention and respect they deserve might want
to start by reading Mr. Ettinger's short biographies
on the Cryonics Institute website:

http://www.cryonics.org/bio.html#Robert_Ettinger

and on Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Ettinger

  Some of Mr. Ettinger's writings can also be
found on the Cryonics Institute website, including
the book that started it all: "The Prospect of
Immortality" -- which can be downloaded at no cost:

http://cryonics.org/refs.html#works

  Those who would like to have a hardbound copy
can order one from Amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/097434723X/

  Unfortunately, Mr. Ettinger's newest book,
YOUNIVERSE -- which was being sold online --
is in a state of flux. He is working on a new
revision which will  be available online, but not
until January. Those wanting an autographed copy
of the current softbound edition, however, can
obtain one by phoning the Cryonics Institute
at (586) 791-5961 with a credit card.

   Happy Holidays and Season's Greetings

           -- Ben Best

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