Visiting our Seattle office this week. Waking up this morning, its the first time I have come across the phenomenon that is Cyber Monday. When the Thanksgiving holiday ends, it marks the 'official' start of the holiday (Christmas) shopping season.

In the UK we have taken this one step further. Thanks to our own government, 25 million Britons can now benefit from outsourcing their own online shopping headache to Santa's naughtier little elves out in Cyberland. That should save time and stress, but don't expect to see any gifts.