links for 2009-12-15

Symfony conference. Clashes with other things though.

You knew it was a meme when: The Argleton.com domain was registered and put up the message “What the hell are they talking about? We, the good citizens of Argleton do exist. ”

"The Joel Test is a series of 12 steps which, according to software guru Joel Spolsky, every team should follow in order to create successful code. The steps include things like using source control, having a bug database and using the best tools. This session takes a look at how relevant his steps are to PHP development today, and the tools available to help us achieve his recommendations. We’ll look at the packages available for the steps where software can help and discuss ways to implement process and political changes to facilitate some others – finally we’ll talk about which don’t apply and invent some steps to replace them."

I really like this little map Sam created for History.

Pulls together lots of interesting points about the new Guardian iPhone app.

"Another new initiative is the installation of modern coffee machines across the site in February." Tell me about these new coffee machines…!

Former colleague now doing PR consultancy.

Slow, high CPU usage, flickers in Chrome… yeah, great!

Fair review of the new Guardian iPhone app. I'm pretty impressed with it so far. Synchronising is maybe a little slower than I'd like, even over a fast wifi connection, but generally well constructed.

"Alpine is a new and exciting venue, designed to push the boundaries of Ormskirk’s night time economy, built on the outstanding success of Alpine (Southport)." Srsly?

"Separation of church and state. You can't refer to specific religious celebrations at a public university". We should totally put this as our ecard this year.

"Pops up in seconds to give your cat a good night’s sleep wherever you are." There is *nothing* better than a cat tent!