Europe's unusual urinals

Robert Martin has posted a brief photo essay on the toilets of Britain. What insights into the British mind can we make from these repositories of refuse and effluent?

South Pacific Chris

It is a deeply embedded tradtion in cultures of European origin that it is acceptable, or even necessary, to publicly embarrass the guest of honour.

We're going to Fiji!

Big news - we are moving to Fiji! I have accepted a position at the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji Islands. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for my family and I - we are all full of nervous excitement! We are throwing a party for family and friends (by invite only) on June 3rd as a way of saying goodbye and to celebrate at least three birthdays within the family.



I cannot possibly explain the complex mix of emotions that I am feeling right now. I am leaving behind wonderful friends, family, and colleagues, not to mention a great job and the best country in the world, but I am heading to new lands and cultures, countless tropical islands, a very different sort of job, and a promising unknown. It is invigorating to shake up your life like this!