The CW has quietly been forming the basis for a hit series, entitled “Arrow”. Without much fanfare, “Arrow” was released and has had a lineup of guest stars and cameo appearances that have helped increase ratings to the point where they are very high.
The storyline on “Arrow” follows the DC comic character, Green Arrow. In the comics, Green Arrow was a former mayor of Sterling City. When he no longer has the mayor’s position, he comes up with ways to try to clean up the criminal element in the city he loves.
Green Arrow’s name is Oliver Green and the show follows Oliver as he tries to set things right. The show has garnered some negative reviews due to the amount of violence that it has portrayed in Oliver’s quest to get rid of the competition he sees standing in his way.
However, in an interview Stephen Amell, the actor that plays Green, responded to the criticism that the violence has garnered. Amell said the excessive violence is intended to be seen by viewers as character flaws that other great TV characters have had. He said Oliver is as flawed as other central characters on television. He named Walter White, Tony Soprano and Don Draper, as examples of incredibly flawed characters that engaged the audience while they pursued their goals. While he said there is no real comparison between these characters and the character of the Green Arrow, they are used as an example of characters that did horrible things that were unforgivable, just like the critics are saying about Green. Amell also said the Green Arrow uses this violence as a way to get a central goal accomplished. Continue reading →
Don’t you just love finding little extras that make using your computer a whole lot more fun or easier? Stumbling across the new FrontFace 2 Windows-based software by Mirabyte was a treat to say the least. The digital signage solution is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, Windows7, and Windows 8 and offers an improved user interface to the Windows OS and all applications. Its asset leaves the user with great improvement of usability for touch screen computers but still accommodates non-touchscreen devices like desktops or netbooks and is extremely user friendly for people with very little experience like elderly folks or young children. Windows 8 users will experience the improved touch screen interaction with traditional desktop applications.
Taking a look at the advantages, it’s easy to see why FrontFace is a winner. Users have and improved user experience for touchscreen and traditional devices. FrontFace simplifies switching between applications, allowing for easier multi-tasking with the easy to customize start page that has nifty interactive widgets and making the user interface personalized to their own preferences. The software offers optimized access to the Windows Start menu and supports integrated FrontFace apps, Windows apps, and Web apps all in one interface, making life a snap with your computer. Continue reading →
Tablet competition is strong right now but the Nook HD is hanging in there as it competes with favorites like Kindle Fire HD, Nexus 7, and iPad mini.
As the tablet battle heats up in the market, Barnes and Noble holds the lone position at the bottom of the pack due to the lack of development resources and the marketing of its financially stronger competition with a larger presence from giants like Apple and Amazon. The good news is, the Barnes and Noble unit is still hanging on to a thread of competition somehow.
Nook HD, the latest Barnes and Noble submission into an ever increasing and saturated market, has taken it place in the compact-sized color device market amongst Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD, Google’s Nexus 7, and Apple’s iPad mini. While the Nook doesn’t excel in that circle, it does hold its own at this time. Continue reading →
If you have been in the unemployment line lately, you already know how frustrating it can be to try to find job prospects. Well, there may be some good news for those who fall in this category with the latest technology designed to lend you a helping hand when it comes to finding jobs that match your skills.
The new “sClassified” offers a whole new concept to job seekers looking for opportunities and it can all be done while you take your sweetie out for a nice meal, hit the bar with the guys, walk the dog, or go to your evening Zumba class. PrimeHangout.com wants jobseekers to know that the traditional way of searching for a job is no longer necessary with the latest plan to reverse the search for jobs. Companies are now going to be looking for qualified people to fill their positions, making it easier for employers to find the kind of people they need to fill their openings.
The new concept in job screening is filled with technology and automation and the best way to see it is to take advantage of the what is being offered. Registration for businesses and individuals costs nothing. It’s the perfectly affordable way for sClassified employers to locate the qualified individuals they need for the right fit for their business model. Any and all companies are able to log in and post their “help wanted” ads for specific positions. Once the ad is posted to the site, the technology goes to work. Companies can see and manage their own workplace, a first of its kind anywhere and expected to become the new norm for companies connecting with the right people for the talent requirements they need. Continue reading →
While Firefox has mastered taking a big chunk of the web browsing market, some users have complained about the amount of memory needed to run it. Firefox has announced plans about making significant strides at reducing that in its newest version of Firefox 15 featuring a new memory management system as well several other advantageous upgrades.
Developers at Firefox have been diligently working to improve the browser’s memory management for a while now, with the latest release of the program now targeting a major contributor to the tons of memory usage of the past, the add-on applications.
Add-ons create a memory sucking tunnel when they capture extra copies of websites in memory after users close the tabs. Then those pages pile up and pull a massive amount of memory while offering no user benefit. Mozilla has designed a new mechanism to eradicate the leaks from happening, offering browser detection of the patterns and the ability to recapture the leaked memory and free it up back into the usage registry. The benefit of the new development is that Firefox will remain stable anytime the add-on is running. Continue reading →
How interesting that Microsoft has filed a formal complaint with the European Commission that Google is pushing the anti-competitive limits when it comes to search ranking procedures such as restricting access to certain Smartphones. The claim warrants that ever since they picked up YouTube several years ago, certain competing search engines have been restricted from accessing it for search capabilities. Also stated in the claim, Windows Mobile phones have been blocked from proper use of YouTube.
According to published Microsoft sources, Google allowed its Android phones to have access to YouTube in order for users to have video category search capability like the super user interfaces of other phones. Microsoft was really rubbed the wrong way over Apple’s iPhones being allowed access, but it makes sense because it does not have a competing search application.
The truth is, Google is guilty of refusing the Windows Phones to access the YouTube data like Android and iPhones are able to do. The unfortunate results are such that Microsoft’s YouTube app on the Window’s Phone only allows users to display the YouTube website without the functions like Androids and iPhones. While Microsoft has the app for use, they must have Google’s permission to use it, and that has not happened to date. Continue reading →
The original “CSI” has been on for more than a decade. As Americans have watched they have learned about forensic science, on-the-job romances, crazy Las Vegas partiers and awkward social moments. In more than a decade, “CSI” has never failed to deliver on humor, mystery or entertainment.
Over the last 13 seasons, “CSI” has awed, educated, entertained and set a standard in police dramas that other shows have had a hard time living up to. Audiences have loved the unique characters, the dramatic and funny story lines and the shared loss of fallen comrades-in-arms. While the core cast of the show has remained the same, there have been some changes. Everyone that has watched the show for any length of time can remember Warrick Brown, the third level CSI that was killed off in season nine. He had been with the show since its beginning, but reported disagreements over contract renewals caused him to leave the show, and many a female heart was saddened by the loss. Other changes have caused fans sadness or a feeling of loss simply because the show has been on so long it feels like these cast members are a part of the family.
Currently, Ted Danson is the shift supervisor for the crime-fighting Las Vegas team. He portrays the eccentric and odd DB Russell, someone that the other crew members are still trying to figure out. This comes after Margaret Helgenberger, who played Catherine Willows, steps down as the acting shift supervisor on the show. In real life, Helgenberger left the show to pursue other interests. Continue reading →
Networks are being pressured to pull the series, The New Normal, from their lineup scheduled to air on Tuesday, September 11, 9:30/8:30c. The premiere scheduled to begin in a couple of weeks, stars Andrew Rannels as Bryan and Juston Bartha as David who hire Goldie, a single mother. The purpose of the hire was to use her as a surrogate mother, in turn helping her financially to start a new life for herself and her daughter, Shania.
The New Normal is the first fall season show to be boycotted. While the protesters belonging to the One Million Moms group have made their feelings known, creator Ryan Murphy blows them off saying he thinks the protesters would love it if they only watched it. So what is their resistance to the made for TV show? They warrant that “The New Normal” attacks the very core of Christian values, the family and more. The gay tone and plot lines are giving way to severe criticism as the network gets ready to air it’s debut in a couple of weeks.
All the criticism pops just days after a Mormon-owned NBC Utah affiliate has already yanked the show from its fall lineup due to explicit content and offensive language. In 2011, the same group, One Million Moms condemned the show creator of “Glee” for being an open homosexual and pushing his political correctness agenda through the TV series. The network wants to have no part of the show during its family viewing time each weeknight. Continue reading →
Everybody hates Chris and wants him off Bachelor Pad, but he keeps winning challenges with his latest gal. Chris immediately confronted Kalon and Ed when he realized they voted against him to get rid of Jaime instead of voting off Blakely. While Chris has no friends left, he is still surviving by winning all the challenges. He just won’t go away, but better look out. The first time he does not win the challenge, his future in the house is over!
Blakeley was sure she would win ‘The Great Fall Of China” challenge since she has worked as a cocktail waitress for years. The girls go first and they must stack coffee mugs and saucers on top of each other as they walk back and forth between the two tables, adding china each time they go. If they drop their load, they have to start over at the beginning. Once they have added 6 saucers and 6 mugs and make it to the finish line, they win the challenge. As expected, and without surprising any of the other contestants, Blakeley wins the girls challenge so she gets the rose, keeping herself safe for the week.
As the men step up to the challenge, Chris is aware that the only way he can survive the next rose ceremony is to win the challenge. He is way out front of the other men when all of a sudden Blakeley starts coaching her new partner, Tony, on how to win, breaking Chris’ concentration. As Blakeley helps Tony across the final rose finish line, Chris starts fuming because he has lost to Tony, leaving himself wide open for elimination. Continue reading →
