In the News: Weekly Roundup (3/7 - 3/13)

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I'd like to start a new recurring feature to highlight interesting posts/articles that I've stumbled upon during my weekly web travels. Naturally, the organization below is completely subjective.

Anthropology

Baby Christened, Dad Unhappy and Surprised to Learn (Aardvarcheology)

Ethnoprimatology in Sulawesi: Macaques in Farms and Folklore (time traveling)

Lessons at an Indian Hospital About Births (NYT) (Okay, this one is from last week, but I'm sneaking it in here.)

USO and Banana Pie With Anthropoid Bread Crust: An Exercise in Optimal Foraging Theory (A Primate of Modern Aspect)

60,000 Year Old Ostrich Eggshell Canteens From Diepkloof, South Africa (AVRPI)

General Interest

New York is Finally Taking Its Coffee Seriously (NYT)

Super Heroes Take New York (NYT)

Taxicab Confessions (NYT)

Social Media

Young Adult, Men, High Earners Most Likely to Use Social Media (BNET)

Facebook's Killer Feature: The Mutual Friend's List (NYT)

Google Tweaking Buzz to Declutter Gmail (CNET)

Why No One Cares About Privacy Anymore (CNET)

Feel free to post your own articles of interest below!