Black Friday II: Cue the foreboding music

So, say you want to participate in the rampant consumerism associated with Black Friday. We love that term by the way. It carries with it an appropriate sense of foreboding.

What's that? You don't want to stand outside in the cold (predictions are it will be in the 40s Friday morning) with a gaggle of grumpy strangers? Well, your sister needs an iPod, so shut your pie hole and take our advice. This year's Black Friday, which earned its nickname either because of the stress from the legendary mass of shoppers or the black ink accountants used to indicate profits before computers, is expected to be epic -- ever heard of Nintendo Wii, PS3 or T.M.X. Elmo? You're going to have to be a cunning super sleuth to get away with one this season.

So here you go: We've compiled a list of stores for you to make certain elements of your shopping trip easier (except the cold part. You're on your own there). Just, please don't join the money-laden masses without a game plan.

Click for discounts at:

Best Buy
Sears (note: offering a free $10 gift card to first 200 shoppers)
Macy's
Office Depot (note: not just for office supplies anymore. Many DVD players and TVs on sale)
Ulta Cosmetics
Linens -N- Things
Frys
Wal-Mart
Kohls (note: $10 gift card for every $50 purchased)
Circuit City

Did we leave off your favorite? Let us know in the comments.

Photo: flickr user LarimdaMe