In a message dated 98-07-24 04:48:28 EDT, you write: << Since I at least have no knowledge of Salinger's bed partners >> What about that woman who's publishing a book about her "affair" with him? She was a New York Times reporter or something. << I'm not sure how we can establish a chain using the first criterion. It's dead easy using the second. >> You're right: I figured out I'm connected to JD in 5 degrees (that is, of course, using the second criterion), but I'm still working on a Salinger to Bart Simpson connection... JD