I admit that I am a convert to shopping on Black Friday. I actually needed a USB Thumb Drive today for a server set up, and decided to stop at Staples. It also happened to be 5 minutes after 6 am. Sure enough, a crowd had swarmed upon the Staples like relentless flies, hoping to find a morsel to eat.

I discovered a sweet SanDisk Cruzer Micro USB Flash Drive for only $7, and a pack of 50 DVDs for only $3. Of course, all after rebates, but I can do that. I think I have discovered the secret to Black Friday shopping: Get up early, go and grab a few deals, and then go home.