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Black Friday 2009 Wal-Mart ad: Some people know what's in it

The Black Friday 2009 Wal-Mart ad has been leaked to some people, but they can't tell you what deals it contains.

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Last week, Nicole Molavi (left) loaded her cart with the help of cashier Christina Picone at a Wal-Mart, in Deptford N.J. Shoppers and competitors are eager to find out what's in the Black Friday 2009 Wal-Mart ad, which could be out this coming Friday.