This vicar is concerned about knickers:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6069224.stm

This is an interesting look at a contentious topic in the UK.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/
RTGAM.20061018.wxveil18/BNStory/International/
?cid=al_gam_nletter_newsUp

(You'll have to copy and paste the URL because I couldn't fit it all into one line due to my blog format.)

In North Korea, Kim Jong Il's dictatorial government works hard to control citizens' access to information.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6054692.stm

Here's an unusual news story from Japan.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6052584.stm?ls

I'm really enjoying the rehearsals for an improv comedy evening that will be held at Christchurch Anglican church in Saskatoon on November 4. I'm the director and will also perform with the group. I love the feeling of "flying by the seat of your pants" while trusting your partner or partners in a scene to help you create something funny. We've been practising improv skills and deciding which games/scenes we'll perform in our show, with the audience giving us suggestions about the content. Fortunately, we have a talented group of people who work well together.

I feel it's important to respect other religions, but this news story is a reminder of a negative aspect of Hinduism in India.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6050408.stm

This scientific research in Japan could bring new meaning to the statement "That TV show stinks!"

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6043428.stm

For a change, I'm posting a link to a funny news story from China.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6052800.stm