Thursday, October 22, 2009

Gator Update ("It's the Stupid Economy" Edition)

La. gator farmers scaling back operations - USATODAY.com: "The long sheds on the Vermilion Gator Farm today teem with warm pools full of young alligators.

By this time next year, the sheds could be empty if more people don't soon start buying designer purses and luxury watches.

The economic recession and a sharp slump in sales of luxury goods has led to one of the worst seasons in history for Louisiana gator farmers, which provide the majority of American alligator skins to purse, watch and belt makers around the world."

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