Nikon related new/links

Nikon D5000 vs Canon EOS 500D @ dxomark. Result: Nikon D5000 outperforms the Canon.
Nikon training in the UK.
Fantasea released a new underwater housing FL-19/20 for Nikon Coolpix L19& L20 cameras.
Nikon released new rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4 and battery charger MH-73 (source).
Nikon released a firmware update for the COOLPIX L100 (source).
Have you seen this exotic lens: Zoomar 180mm f/1.3 for Nikon? Here is some more info.