http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/05/print/main4575403.shtml

"Best-selling author and filmmaker Michael Crichton died unexpectedly in Los
Angeles Tuesday, after a courageous and private battle against cancer,
according to a statement released by his family. He was 66.  Crichton is
best known as the author of "Jurassic Park" and the creator of
"ER." His
 most recent novel, "Next," about genetics and law, was published in 
December
 2006."

 Raise a shot glass of whisky and toasts *Flowers of the Forest*

*curmudgeon*
"The best read illiterate in the country"
--- SBBSecho 2.12-Win32