Scott Elkin

Author: Scott

  • WebTrends – Official Pricks

    You may remember WebTrends from 10 years ago when they were just a web log analyzer. They would run reports based on your log files and grind your computer to a halt in the process. Steadily over the years they increased their costs and we decided to drop them for a stats package that did the…

  • A Lineup Change Has Occurred

    If this title sounds familiar, then I know you have a Tivo.  That is because Tivo feels it is necessary to let you know that channels have either been deleted or added every time it happens – which means every day. Every time I turn on my Tivo, another channel I don’t care about has…

  • Amazon Subscribe And Save

    I didn’t know this existed. With Amazon Subscribe & Save, you can “subscribe” to various items you need on a routine basis – paper towels, laundry soap, diapers. By doing so, you “save” 15% of the cost, and get free shipping. They definitely don’t have everything, but if they do, it could seriously save some…

  • Flinstone Kids and Halo 3

    The audio director for the Halo series, Marty O’Donnell, also created the jingle for the commercial, “We are Flinstone Kids…ten million strong and growing.” Via the Major Nelson podcast. Now playing: Radiohead – 15 Step Tags: halo, jingle, gaming, xbox360

  • Jose Gonzalez – Heartbeats

    This song was released in 2005, and this week was the first I heard of it.

  • Prius Check Gas Light Problem

    Last week, on my way to work, I got a “low gas” warning.  My commute to work is almost 43 miles, and I knew I could at least make it that distance without running out of gas. (About 25 more miles) I had made a mental note to get gas when I left work, but…

  • EFWC MMA Pictures

    This past Saturday, I was asked to take pictures at the Anaheim Convention Center on for the EFWC MMA fights. It was a big learning experience figuring out how to shoot through a fence and still manage to focus on the action. It was also a trip to be sitting a foot away from someones…

  • Using a Case Statement in a SQL Where Clause

    It is common knowledge that you can apply a Case statement in the SELECT or ORDER BY portion of a SQL statement. What isn’t well known is that you can use it effectively in a WHERE clause. Take an example I just ran into: I want to show all orders to every employee unless the…

  • 0.0.0.0 Gateway Causing No Internet Access

    Sometime last week, I stopped being able to get access to the internet while at work.  I could get an IP address from DHCP, but couldn’t get any traffic past our firewall/gateway. I thought it was DHCP server, and was ready to buy a new one as it is 5 years old.  But then I…

  • Wikipedian Protester

    Brilliant. via Wonderland.