links for 2008-12-25

• The Associated Press: Holiday season magnifies shoppers' frugality
  "The new consumer mantra for this coming year is: If I don't need it, I won't buy it."
  (tags: consumerism Trends 2008 austerity USA)
• MediaPost Publications - Precious Little Time - 12/24/2008
  The median amount of time spent working is now at 46 hours per week. GenXers (ages 32-43) are working the most hours (55 each week).
  (tags: workplace stats attentioncrash attention media)
• Christmas presents? Let me check my e-mails first - Times Online
  Instead of switching off during the holiday season, owners of blackberries will check work messages before opening presents
  (tags: Trends Mobile families holidays UK)