Toilet Talk

This week delegates from around the world will gather to discuss the future of a device that is still a luxury in many parts of the developing world. Starting Monday, sanitation, incontinence and the design of the common toilet will dominate discussions at an international summit in Singapore. Highlights include a mime performance depicting desirable and undesirable toilet behavior and an introduction to the country's sanitary etiquette -- so strict that not flushing will get you fined. There will also be tours of squeaky-clean Singapore's finest facilities. A spokeswoman for the event said, "We do have quite a few delegates from China and they would like to check how best to build their toilets for the Olympics."