This week I've got a few notes on upcoming changes to the JLPT for the 2009 year. Nothing major, but worth considering if you're still wondering to take 1kyuu or 2kyuu this year or not:
http://www.nihongoperapera.com/jlpt/2009changes.html
Second, I'll be taking a slight vacation from this site, due to the imminent release of Metal Gear 4:
http://www.nihongoperapera.com/videogames/purchasing-ps3-in-japan.html
Regular updates will return shortly, however.