Fat Models

Before it performs a query, Zend_Db first needs to look up the metadata for the table.

You can easily store the results of the metadata lookups in the cache.

Assuming you already have a valid Zend_Cache object, add the following line to the bootstrap:

Zend_Db_Table_Abstract::setDefaultMetadataCache($cache);

That’s it.

On the subject of penalistation for duplicate content. Google says ….

Duplicate content on a site is not grounds for action on that site unless it appears that the intent of the duplicate content is to be deceptive and manipulate search engine results. If your site suffers from duplicate content issues, and you don’t follow the advice listed above, we do a good job of choosing a version of the content to show in our search results.

So there you go. If you want to read more about this subject check out the official blog post (that I have partly duplicated!) here … http://googlewebmastercentral.blogspot.com/2008/09/demystifying-duplicate-content-penalty.html

A superb collection of skateboard graphics complied by Chris Spooner.

http://vectortuts.com/designing/30-cool-vector-illustrated-skateboard-decks/