Bacons uses game for charity web site

Bacon uses gamefor charity Web site
WASHINGTON -- Kevin Bacon says he used to think the "six degrees of Kevin Bacon" game was a joke that would die out, but since it hasn't, he is using the notoriety for charity. "I thought it was definitely going to go the way of eight-track cassettes and pet rocks. But it's a concept that has sort of hung around in the Zeitgeist," Bacon told George Stephanopolous on ABC's "This Week" in a show that aired Sunday. Bacon said he was "kind of horrified at the idea" that he could be connected to any actor in the universe in six steps, but then he started asking people what could be done with the notion. Bacon and the nonprofit Network for Good started a Web site, Sixdegrees.org. The site includes a feature to search more than 1 million charities. Visitors also can see which charities celebrities are supporting financially. And there's a link to an eBay site where people can bid on "celebrity swag" from the Sundance Film Festival.
Prince and wife on whirlwind tour
PHILADELPHIA -- Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, waved to fans Sunday as they walked to a private church service before setting out for New York to continue their whirlwind American weekend. On an overcast and chilly day, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall strolled about a block from their downtown hotel to the Arch Street Presbyterian Church. An overflow crowd cheered their arrival. Later in the morning, the couple and their entourage boarded a private train for New York City. Traveling guests were to include academics and policymakers who planned to discuss urban revitalization, one of the themes of the couple's three-day trip. The train is owned by Bennett Levin, president of the railroad car restoration firm Juniata Terminal Company.
Today's birthdays
Actor John Forsythe is 89. Actor Tom Selleck is 62. Actress Ann Jillian is 57. Rock musician Tommy Ramone (Ramones) is 55. Rock musician Louie Perez (Los Lobos) is 54. Talk show host Oprah Winfrey is 53. Olympic gold-medal diver Greg Louganis is 47. Rock musician David Baynton-Power (James) is 46. Rock musician Eddie Jackson (Queensryche) is 46. Rock singer-musician Roddy Frame (Aztec Camera) is 43. Actor-director Edward Burns is 39. Actress Heather Graham is 37. Actor Sharif Atkins is 32. Actress Sara Gilbert is 32. Actor Andrew Keegan is 28. Actor Jason James Richter is 27.
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