David Saker rates James Anderson higher than Dale Steyn ? Cricket ...

David Saker rates James Anderson higher than Dale Steyn ? Cricket news

England?s bowling coach, David Saker, is all praise for James Anderson and believes that the English spearhead is the most skilful bowler of the world.

The 30-year-old swing bowler burst into the scene of international cricket in 2002 and immediately made his mark at the highest level of the sport with his ability to move the ball in the air at will.

Anderson failed to cement his place in the Test team in the initial years of his career due to a number of fitness issues. However, the right-arm pacer has been a permanent member of the Test side over the last five years and has played an influential role in making England one of the best sides of the longer format of the game.

The English bowling coach understands that South Africa?s Dale Steyn is widely regarded amongst the best pacers of the modern era but feels that Anderson is more talented and when in full form, the right-armer is a true delight to watch.

?To me, he is the most skilful fast bowler in the world,? Saker said. ?I know Dale Steyn is an outstanding bowler, but when you watch the way Jimmy goes about things, he has more skills in his locker. Steyn might be a little quicker but watch Anderson deliver those skills and it's just mind-blowing.?

In the recently concluded opening Test of the two-match series against New Zealand at the Lord?s, the cricketer from Lancashire picked up seven wickets in two innings to complete his 300 scalps at the ultimate stage of the game. Anderson now has more than 550 wickets in international cricket and he is set for a lot more, taking into account his current form and fitness.

Saker further added that Anderson has a greater hunger for success and improvement as compared to most other bowlers.

?Jimmy keeps getting better. I don't know whether his figures say that, but he's the one player I've coached that is never satisfied with what he's got. For him it would be easy to be satisfied but he keeps working on things in training,? the bowling coach added.

The last Test of the series against the Black Caps begins on Friday, with Anderson keen to improve on his tally of Test victims.

Source: http://blogs.bettor.com/David-Saker-rates-James-Anderson-higher-than-Dale-Steyn-Cricket-news-a215568

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HP's slumps deepens in 2Q as earnings fall 32 pct

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ? Hewlett-Packard's slump is deepening as the world's largest personal computer maker scrambles to meet the growing demand for more versatile and less expensive mobile devices.

The latest evidence of Hewlett-Packard Co.'s continuing downfall came in a quarterly earnings report released Wednesday. The results included the seventh consecutive decline in HP's quarterly revenue compared with the same period the previous year. HP's 10 percent decrease in revenue during the three months ending in April was the largest drop so far during the slump.

Most of the erosion has occurred under the leadership of Meg Whitman, a former CEO at eBay Inc. and defeated California gubernatorial candidate, who was hired to run HP in September 2011.

Whitman has repeatedly warned that HP's revenue might not start growing at an acceptable rate for another year or two as she cuts costs, overhauls the company's product line and pushes into more profitable niches in business software, data analysis and storage and technology consulting. In a Wednesday statement, she reiterated that the company remains in a "multi-year journey."

"I am encouraged by our performance in the second quarter, and I feel good about the rest of the year," Whitman said.

In a sign of optimism, HP predicted its earnings for the current quarter ending in July will be a slightly better than analysts have been anticipating. Excluding certain items, the Palo Alto, Calif. company forecast earnings ranging from 84 cents to 87 cents per share. Analysts, on average, had projected 83 cents per share, according to FactSet.

Investors seemed to interpret the guidance as a sign that HP's cost-cutting measures imposed by Whitman are starting to pay off, even as the company's sales droop.

HP's stock surged $2.70, or nearly 13 percent, to $23.93 in extended trading, after the release of the results.

HP earned $1.1 billion, or 55 cents per share, during its most recently completed quarter. That was down 32 percent from $1.6 billion, or 80 cents per share, last year.

If not for certain items unrelated to its ongoing business, the Palo Alto, Calif. company said it would have earned 87 cents per share in its fiscal second quarter. That figure topped the average estimate of 81 cents per share among analysts surveyed by FactSet.

HP's revenue totaled $27.6 billion ? about $400 million below analyst projections.

The troubles plaguing the company primarily stem from a lack of innovation and misguided acquisitions at a pivotal juncture in technology.

Since the release of Apple Inc.'s iPhone six years ago, consumers and corporate customers have been gravitating toward smartphones and tablet computers equipped with touch-screens and voice recognition technology. As these mobile devices add more features and grow increasingly powerful, their prices are falling, too, making them even more attractive compared with laptop and desktop computers.

Like many other PC makers, HP was slow to respond to the shift and then stumbled trying to catch up with Apple and other manufacturers such as Samsung Electronics that make devices running Google Inc.'s Android operating system.

HP's first foray into tablet computers and smartphones designed for the Palm operating system flopped two years ago. The company is now selling tablets running on Android and a recently introduced version of Windows, but it hasn't re-entered the smartphone market yet.

Meanwhile, PCs remain more difficult to sell, as HP discovered in its latest quarter. The company's revenue in the division that sells PCs fell 20 percent in the latest quarter. Cathie Lesjak, HP's chief financial officer, described the market conditions as "very tough" in an interview.

Printers are also falling out of vogue as mobile devices make it easier to quickly look up data, and services reduce the need for information on paper. HP fared better in the latest quarter than it has in recent periods as its printer revenue dipped by just 1 percent.

Whitman believes HP can bounce back by inventing new technologies and packing them into appealing products more quickly, recapturing the spirit the company established as a Silicon Valley pioneer nearly three-quarters of a century ago.

The effectiveness of Whitman's strategy is likely to be tested during the next few months as HP releases another wave of PCs that have touch-screen screens and tablets in different sizes. HP is lowering the prices on its upcoming touch-screen PCs in an effort to lure more consumers.

All the new devices are expected to be on the market in time for the back-to-school season.

Most of HP's devices are running on the latest version of Windows that Microsoft Corp. released seven months ago. The dramatic overhaul of the operating system, called Windows 8, is designed to be controlled both by touch and the traditional method of using a keyboard or mouse. Despite a massive marketing campaign by Microsoft, Windows 8 got off to a slow start, partly because some of its features frustrated and confused longtime users who preferred the old setup.

The backlash prompted Microsoft to fine tune the system in a series of changes that will be rolled out later this year as Windows 8.1. Microsoft still hasn't publicly provided details about what kind of revisions are being made.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/hps-slumps-deepens-2q-earnings-fall-32-pct-202450013.html

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'The Voice' reacts to Oklahoma tornado tragedy

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Blake Shelton shares his thoughts on the devastation in Oklahoma on "The Voice."

Monday night was a particularly difficult performance show on "The Voice," and that had nothing to do with the typical top-ten stress. A much more important thing occupied the minds of the coaches and performers -- the devastation in Oklahoma following one the deadliest tornadoes in the nation's history.

Coach Blake Shelton, an Oklahoma native, described his feelings about going on with the show in the wake of the tragedy.

"They're going through hell there right now," he said of the folks back home during Monday's show. "When we went live here, I finally set my phone down. The bad news just keeps coming in -- a lot of fatalities, a lot of children. It makes it hard to actually sit here and do this tonight. But I've got a job to do, the team's counting on me, so here I am."

As for his family in particular, Shelton assured that, luckily, they're all safe.

When Team Blake act The Swon Brothers prepared for this week?s ?Voice? performance, they had no idea what their next song would mean to them. Yet after the tornado ravaged their home state, the country duo found themselves taking the stage with heavy hearts too.

?We just want to let everybody know at home (that) we're praying for you,? Colton Swon told the national audience after the pair performed Randy Houser?s ?How Country Feels.?

?Our hearts are definitely going out to you,? agreed Zach Swon.

Speaking after the show, a somber Colton told TODAY.com that the performance was ?just one of those things you've gotta (do). That's how we cope with things, is music. That's what we do. So that felt natural -- and then when you get in front of the crowd and just get that energy going, it's a great feeling. It was hard to enjoy, but at the same time we felt good about it.?

Backstage, Zach Swon reflected on what he loved about his home state. ?The music scene,? he said, naming several major country artists who are also from Oklahoma. ?(There?s) Garth (Brooks), Reba (McEntire), Blake, Vince Gill, Carrie Underwood, (and) Brooks and Dunn.?

Colton Swon was optimistic about the situation. ?Oklahoma's going to pull through this,? he said. ?They've been in these situations before, unfortunately, and it's a very strong state.?

"Voice" fans can see more from the Shelton and the Swons on Tuesday night's live episode at 9 p.m. on NBC. A recap episode, originally scheduled for 8 p.m. , will be preempted to make way for a one-hour special focused on the latest from Oklahoma.

Source: http://www.today.com/entertainment/voice-reacts-oklahoma-tornado-tragedy-6C9996719

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'Star Trek' beams up $70.1M at box office

This undated publicity film image released by Paramount Pictures shows, Zachary Quinto, left, as Spock and Chris Pine as Kirk in a scene in the movie, "Star Trek Into Darkness," from Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions. Since premiering Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in huge-screen IMAX theaters and expanding Thursday to general cinemas, "Into Darkness" has pulled in $84.1 million, well below distributor Paramount's initial forecast of $100 million. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Zade Rosenthal)

This undated publicity film image released by Paramount Pictures shows, Zachary Quinto, left, as Spock and Chris Pine as Kirk in a scene in the movie, "Star Trek Into Darkness," from Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions. Since premiering Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in huge-screen IMAX theaters and expanding Thursday to general cinemas, "Into Darkness" has pulled in $84.1 million, well below distributor Paramount's initial forecast of $100 million. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Zade Rosenthal)

LOS ANGELES (AP) ? "Star Trek: Into Darkness" didn't warp past its predecessor.

The sci-fi sequel directed by J.J. Abrams earned $70.1 million in its opening weekend. The original "Trek" reboot starring fresh faces as the crew of the Enterprise opened with $75.2 million in 2009.

The top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sunday, followed by distribution studio, gross, number of theater locations, average receipts per location, total gross and number of weeks in release, as compiled Monday by Hollywood.com, are:

1. "Star Trek: Into Darkness," Paramount, $70,165,559, 3,868 locations, $18,140 average, $83,701,981, one week.

2. "Iron Man 3," Disney, $35,770,094, 4,237 locations, $8,442 average, $337,661,977, three weeks.

3. "The Great Gatsby," Warner Bros., $23,939,228, 3,550 locations, $6,743 average, $90,682,832, two weeks.

4. "Pain & Gain," Paramount, $3,237,689, 2,429 locations, $1,333 average, $46,712,183, four weeks.

5. "The Croods," Fox, $3,024,602, 2,373 locations, $1,275 average, $177,024,785, nine weeks.

6. "42," Warner Bros., $2,812,115, 2,380 locations, $1,182 average, $88,816,627, six weeks.

7. "Oblivion," Universal, $2,337,050, 2,077 locations, $1,125 average, $85,588,010, five weeks.

8. "Mud," Roadside Attractions, $2,229,546, 960 locations, $2,322 average, $11,656,971, four weeks.

9. "Peeples," Lionsgate, $2,159,980, 2,041 locations, $1,058 average, $7,867,757, two weeks.

10. "The Big Wedding," Lionsgate, $1,210,204, 1,443 locations, $839 average, $20,308,188, four weeks.

11. "Oz the Great and Powerful," Disney, $871,165, 535 locations, $1,628 average, $231,351,161, 11 weeks.

12. "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," Paramount, $580,176, 409 locations, $1,419 average, $120,522,043, eight weeks.

13. "The Iceman," Millenium Ent., $464,147, 165 locations, $2,813 average, $762,885, three weeks.

14. "Olympus Has Fallen," FilmDistrict, $429,867, 466 locations, $922 average, $97,332,548, nine weeks.

15. "Scary Movie 5," Weinstein Co., $420,253, 508 locations, $827 average, $31,206,376, six weeks.

16. "Jurassic Park," Universal, $340,260, 428 locations, $795 average, $45,299,680, seven weeks.

17. "The Place Beyond the Pines," Focus, $306,969, 317 locations, $968 average, $20,627,976, eight weeks.

18. "Escape From Planet Earth," Weinstein Co., $244,552, 693 locations, $353 average, $55,612,398, 14 weeks.

19. "Jack the Giant Slayer," Warner Bros., $231,339, 250 locations, $925 average, $64,789,196, 12 weeks.

20. "The Company You Keep," Sony Pictures Classics, $225,469, 223 locations, $1,011 average, $4,510,500, seven weeks.

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Universal and Focus are owned by NBC Universal, a unit of Comcast Corp.; Sony, Columbia, Sony Screen Gems and Sony Pictures Classics are units of Sony Corp.; Paramount is owned by Viacom Inc.; Disney, Pixar and Marvel are owned by The Walt Disney Co.; Miramax is owned by Filmyard Holdings LLC; 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight are owned by News Corp.; Warner Bros. and New Line are units of Time Warner Inc.; MGM is owned by a group of former creditors including Highland Capital, Anchorage Advisors and Carl Icahn; Lionsgate is owned by Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.; IFC is owned by AMC Networks Inc.; Rogue is owned by Relativity Media LLC.

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PFT: Chad Johnson arrested for violation? |? Florio

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The Seahawks might lead the league in PED suspensions, but it?s apparently not for a lack of trying.

Seahawks General Manager John Schneider called Bruce Irvin?s suspension for violating the league?s policy on performance enhancing substances ?very disappointing,? and said the team has ?gone above and beyond what the league has done,? in terms of educating players.

Schneider?s remarks came on SiriusXM NFL Radio with Bruce Murray and Rich Gannon, and made it clear the team?s trying to curb a trend.

?This is something we take very seriously here,? Schenider said. ?The league has done a great job of educating guys and we?ve actually gone above and beyond what the league has done. We have a guy in place here that helps our player development people. You do what you can. It?s very disappointing.?Pete [Carroll] and I sat down with Bruce. Pete addressed it with the team.?Bruce addressed the team.

?And, you know, really good organizations are the organizations that can take body blows. We look at this as a learning opportunity and one that obviously needs to be addressed, but this is also an opportunity for others to step forward.?

The Seahawks prepared for the suspension by signing free agents Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett, but they?ll be required to change even more while they wait on Irvin to be reinstated and Chris Clemons to return from a knee injury.

?And we have to treat it really, quite honestly, like he sustained a high ankle sprain or something,? Schneider said. ?And you make those adjustments whether it be in the game or during the offseason.?

Schneider said after doing research on players in college, he?s not surprised at the numbers of suspensions.

But given the concentration in his own building, he should be treating it like a different kind of outbreak, rather than just a four-week injury which will inconvenience his coaches.

Source: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/20/chad-johnson-arrested-for-probation-violation/related/

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Army of Underwater Vehicles to Unravel Ocean Mysteries

SAN MATEO, Calif. ? Mr. Spock may think space is the final frontier, but Earth's deep oceans are just as mysterious and unknown. Now, one scientist says thousands of people could explore the oceans using cheap, remotely controlled robots.

"The deep has even more cool stuff than space," said Eric Stackpole, a researcher at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, Calif.

For instance, there's a possibility that alien life exists on distant exoplanets, but scientists know for sure that hundreds or thousands of undiscovered species lurk beneath the waves, Stackpole said Sunday (May 19) here at the 2013 Maker Faire Bay Area, a two-day celebration of DIY science, technology and engineering. [Maker Faire Bay Area 2013 (Photos)]

And it?s not just scientists who can do the discovering: Interested amateurs could launch an army of these DIY submarines to reveal the mysteries of the deep.

Stackpole is the co-founder of OpenROV, an organization that has created an open-source, underwater vehicle that can explore up to 328 feet (100 meters) beneath the ocean's surface.

The submarine is the size of a shoebox and is made with off-the-shelf, $10 electronics, such as thrusters and motors, and laser-cut acrylic. It wirelessly connects to a remote controller, and can descend at 3.28 feet (1 meter) per second.

So far, these rovers have plumbed the depths of the flooded Hall City Cave in northern California, which is rumored to harbor gold, and spent time at the Aquarius Underwater Laboratory off Key Largo, Fla., where aquanauts spend 10 days underwater. An open remotely operated vehicle (ROV) has even dived beneath the ice in the Ross Sea in Antarctica, where penguins also got cozy with the underwater vehicle.

Citizen science

The proliferation of underwater robots could change how scientists explore the deep. The expense of building underwater robots has typically meant that researchers get grant money to answer existing questions about the ocean. But so much of the deep is unexplored that citizens could reveal many different insights simply by chance, Stackpole said.

"I don't think you have to ask questions to get answers," Stackpole told LiveScience. "I think the kind of things that we've discovered just by chance ? the transistor, penicillin ? were because people were just [looking] around and saw something interesting."

ROVs could also help researchers answer much bigger scientific questions than they previously could.

For instance, a marine biologist who wants to know what a specific species of sea creature looks like around the world could rally citizen scientists to deploy their ROVs to answer the question.

"We're in 50 countries, and we've been on every continent," Stackpole said. "Let?s start exploring."

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