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Crocodiles are on sale at Walmart's first Sam's Club after the opening ceremony in China's southern city, Guangzhou Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009.

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  1. Wal-Mart Stores CEO Mike Duke (L) confers with and Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent (R) during the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Cinton Global Initative (CGI) in New York September 22, 2009.
  2. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: Mike Duke, President and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores (L), and Muhtar Kent, President and CEO of the Coca-Cola Company participate in the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) on September 22, 2009 in New York City. The Fifth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) brings together leaders in politics, business, science, academics and religion to discuss global issues such as climate change and peace in the Middle East.
  3. Maria Martinez checks her sales receipt after checking out at a Wal-Mart, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 in Marietta, Ga.
  4. Anita Watts, right, checks out with Wal-Mart electronics department manager Joy Bronstorph, left, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 in Marietta, Ga.
  5. Shoppers pick up wide screen television sets at a Walmart store in Oakland, California, in this November 28, 2008 file photo. California regulators on Wednesday gave final approval to the nation's first mandatory energy curbs on television sets, a growing but often-overlooked power drain that accounts for 10 percent of home electric bills in the state.
  6. The sign at a Wal-Mart store is pictured in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment.
  7. Shoppers look through holiday gift wrapping paper at a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment.
  8. A shopper looks through clothing at a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment.
  9. Shopping carts sit outside a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment.
  10. Shoppers look at Christmas plants at a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment.
  11. Shoppers cart their purchases from a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia, November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment.
  12. Shoppers cart their purchases from a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment.
  13. A shopper looks through clothing at a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment.
  14. Walmart announced new holiday pricing for money transfers, available at any Walmart MoneyCenter or customer service desk. Customers can send up to $200 anywhere in the U.S. or internationally, for the new low price of $7.
  15. FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2009 file photo, a Nordstrom shopper is shown Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Portland, Ore. Recent earnings reports from stores paint a picture of two classes of American shoppers: The affluent finally are being enticed to spend, buying designer clothes at places like Nordstrom, while those on lower economic rungs are still scrimping by, heading to Walmart for the basics.
  16. In this Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 photo, Mary Oksten of Paulsboro N.J. loads her vehicle outside a Wal-Mart, in Deptford N.J. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is reporting a 3.2 percent increase in profit for the third quarter, helped by cost-control measures.

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  1. Western tourists and others gathers to photograph Long Tailed Macaque Monkies at the Lopburi, Thailand, Monkey Festival Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. The annual festival, in its 21st year, began by businessmen as a way of showing appreciation for the long tailed mackak monkeys and the tourism they attract.
  2. Dmitry Lapikov of Russia strains in the clean and jerk of the men's group A 105-kilogram category of the World Weightlifting Championships in Goyang, west of Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Dmitry won the silver medal scoring total of 416 kilograms.
  3. A baby Long Tailed Macaque is photographed at the Lopburi, Thailand, Monkey Festival Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. The annual festival, in its 21st year, began by businessmen as a way of showing appreciation for the long tailed mackak monkeys and the tourism they attract.
  4. Simon Orchard from Australia plays a game against the Netherlands at the Champions Trophy field hockey tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Australia won the game 7-2.
  5. Grant Schubert from Australia plays a shot against the Netherlands during their game at the Champions Trophy field hockey tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Australia won the game 7-2.
  6. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: Robert Van Der Horst of the Netherlands is chased by Edward Ockenden and Desmond Abbott of Australia during the match between Australia and the Netherlands on day two of the 2009 Hockey Champions Trophy at the State Netball and Hockey Centre on November 29, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.
  7. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: Simon Orchard of Australia gets to the ball ahead of Robert Van Der Horst of the Netherlands during the match between Australia and the Netherlands on day two of the 2009 Hockey Champions Trophy at the State Netball and Hockey Centre on November 29, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.
  8. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: Glenn Turner of Australia is challenged by Wouter Jolie of the Netherlands during the match between Australia and the Netherlands on day two of the 2009 Hockey Champions Trophy at the State Netball and Hockey Centre on November 29, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.
  9. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: Jamie Dwyer of Australia is challenged by Robert Van Der Horst of the Netherlands during the match between Australia and the Netherlands on day two of the 2009 Hockey Champions Trophy at the State Netball and Hockey Centre on November 29, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.
  10. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: Simon Orchard of Australia is challenged by Robert Van Der Horst of the Netherlands during the match between Australia and the Netherlands on day two of the 2009 Hockey Champions Trophy at the State Netball and Hockey Centre on November 29, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.
  11. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: Rogier Hofman of the Netherlands is pressured by Matthew Butturini of Australia during the match between Australia and the Netherlands on day two of the 2009 Hockey Champions Trophy at the State Netball and Hockey Centre on November 29, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.
  12. Marcin Dolega of Poland celebrates on the podium after the men's 105kg weightlifting competition at the World Weightlifting Championships in Goyang, north of Seoul, November 29, 2009. Dolega won the overall gold medal.
  13. Marcin Dolega of Poland strains in the clean and jerk of the men's group A 105-kilogram category of the World Weightlifting Championships in Goyang, west of Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Marcin won the gold medal scoring total of 421 kilograms.
  14. Marcin Dolega of Poland competes in the men's 105kg Group A weightlifting clean and jerk competition at the World Weightlifting Championships in Goyang, north of Seoul, November 29, 2009. Dolega won the overall gold medal.
  15. Marcin Dolega of Poland competes in the men's 105kg Group A weightlifting clean and jerk competition at the World Weightlifting Championships in Goyang, north of Seoul, November 29, 2009. Dolega won the overall gold medal.
  16. (R-L) Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan, his wife Jaya Bachchan, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and son Abhishek Bachchan pose for a picture during the unveiling ceremony of "Madhushala" (the house of wine), a book of poems by late writer Harivansh Rai Bachchan, in Mumbai November 28, 2009. Picture taken November 28, 2009.