Trade the Brick and Mortar War for Online Shopping on Black Friday

As very disturbing and heartbreaking news comes in from some Black Friday locations, from a Wal Mart worker being trampled to death in Long Island to a shooting in Southern California, it's helpful to remember that this day is just one out of 365. It's not the end of the world, so be careful and be human out there.

For shoppers who want to avoid the crowds and the chaos at the brick-and-mortar stores on Black Friday, here are a few links to online retailers offering great deals as an alternative to braving the outdoor bargains:

• Comparison shopping goodness at PriceGrabber.com
• Amazon's Black Friday (and pre- and post-Black Friday) page
• Best Buy's Online Doorbusters
• NewEgg.com's Black Friday deals