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Antro roundup: “Anthropologist investigates African penis theft”, “The anthropology of brand… and more…

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Anthropologist investigates African penis theft from Boing Boing by David Pescovitz Penis thefts are on the rise again in West and Central Africa. UC Berkeley cultural anthropologist/geographer Louisa Lombard investigated while visiting the tiny village of Tiringoulou. According to the town doctor, “Western medicine is no match for this magic. It is a mysterious thing.? … Read more

oh by the way, I am not going to pay for NYT paywall…

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Not finding a new business model and falling back to paywall system… No, I am not going to use it. the New York Times definitely serves some quality journalism, but since September 11, I don’t need to get perspectives or news from NYT. There are so many other sources. Good luck NYT with your paywall:) … Read more