links for 2006-12-16

• WSJ.com: How Big An Internet Star Was the Star Wars Kid
  (tags: viral Video)
• molly.com » Who Questions Bill Gates’ Commitment to Web Standards?
  Molly has more on her particular question.
  (tags: billgates Microsoft standards Blogs)
• IBM, Circuit City go prospecting in virtual world | CNET News.com
  "IBM and Circuit City to explore retail business models in 3D virtual worlds."
  (tags: secondlife retail avatarmarketing IBM)
• Out to Pasture » Blog Archive » Linden Lab releases growth charts
  "some new graphs covering the growth of the Second Life community and economy"
  (tags: Stats secondlife Traffic)
• MediaPost Rates and Data
  "Comprehensive free directory of media contacts, rates and data available anywhere."
  (tags: Magazines Advertising Newspapers Media)