The WSJ has assembled an impressive array of articles on today’s announcement that AOL is merging with Time Warner:
AOL Time Warner — WSJ Interactive Edition

People aren’t as adamantly against Internet commerce taxes as you might think — but those who actually use the Internet are less likely to approve of Internet taxes, and those who *shop* online are even more opposed. More genius-level research:
Survey: Consumer opposition to Internet taxes is soft

Economist Manuel Castells is questioning the wisdom of allowing a global economy to run completely automated and unregulated over the Internet. In his view, a completely “wired” global economy will lead inevitably to turbulence — rapid devaluations of tech stocks, for instance — that will prompt some countries to shut down technology innovation.… Story continues … “Economist Manuel Castells is questioning”

Trouble ahead for online retailers? Many dot coms are offering free shipping and other perks in an effort to attract new customers. Now, a Forrester report claims, they may find themselves locked in to continuing those money-losing practices. With negative margins, free shipping, and logistical problems, these retailers may have big problems building sustainable online businesses.… Story continues … “Trouble ahead for online retailers?”