As has been discussed in previous posts of mine back from October-November 2006 timeframe, Yuko had been having kimono lessons, to learn how to put on a kimono properly. It was a good idea, because she didn’t know how, and it would be useful for those rare occaisions when she gets to wear it in the UK (Weddings, when we are entertaining guests etc). The only downside I discovered was that it was bloody expensive! If I’d know, I wouldn’t have suggested it.
Of course, the other day, I found this site. Bugger. Yuko could have just read this, copied the pictures and everything would have been alright!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/6376617.stm

In other random stuff I found on the net.

In Japan, one of my pet gripes was people riding bicycles on pavements, especially when the pavements were busy. Sure, we’ve all sometimes gone onto the pavement in the UK, but only when the pavement is relatively clear, and not in a built up are. Anyway, Japundit has a little rant abour this, which includes a fantastic video showing how Japanese people automatically react to the sound of a bicycle bell behind them. Check out the end of the video, when the scenarios become somewhat ridculous.

In the world of Peak Oil, there was a story about Saudi Arabia concerns, and another about how a town in Italy is maybe preparing for when the fuel starts running short.
In the UK, Michael Meacher has announced he will stand against Gordon Brown for the leadership of the Labour Party (and thus Prime Ministership of the UK, until the next election anyway). Whilst I doubt he’ll win the contest, I hope he is able to raise some awareness of Peak Oil and Global Warming issues. I just hope he keeps his mouth shut on some of his strange 9/11 theories. Whilst those 9/11 theories are just far out, he’s views in Peak Oil are perfectly valid and need to be aired.
The timing of this is quite good, because there were more reports about the continual collapse of the North Sea Oil and Gas reserves.

My final word on all this gloom and doom is a little video I found (via the Powerswitch Folks) talking about the Truth about Money. Basically, it shows how the current money system in use is basically a Pyramid scheme, and it MUST eventually collapse. It’s so bloody obvious it will eventually collapse. I recommend you watch this, and start questioning everything you thought you knew about money.

And finally, something amusing. It seems the Israeli Defence Minister needs to be taught how to use binoculars.