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To: Mike 2.0 who wrote (15978)	9/22/2000 2:26:18 PM
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Invention Breaks Down Sex Barrier Updated 11:56 AM ET September 22, 2000 news.excite.com CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - A South African invention soon to go on sale breaks down a barrier between the sexes by enabling women to urinate standing up. The "Eezeewee," a reusable device with a shaped plastic cup and a length of pipe, has taken six years to develop and is already patented in 106 countries. It will be in shops around the world by the end of the year. "It will be invaluable for women who are traveling, hiking, camping, fishing, sailing, skiing or bed-ridden. Having a wee has never been so easy," Stephan Odendaal, managing director of Mouldmed, the company that invented the device, said Friday. "It even has a handy, discreet carrying pouch so it can be taken everywhere," he added. "One of these can last a woman a lifetime." _________________________________________________________ Cultural Divide Over Cleavage news.excite.com Updated 11:56 AM ET September 22, 2000 SYDNEY (Reuters) - In ancient Greece, men competed naked at the Olympics. At Sydney 2000, the women's water polo players are halfway there. As the women do battle in the pool, many of their bathing costumes are being ripped. Then comes the big dilemma -- play on topless or swim to the side for a quick change? And that is where the continents start to differ. The Europeans happily play on and won't waste time on a quick change. The Americans and Australians adopt a more modest approach -- they swim speedily to the side and cover up. news.excite.com