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Smoking in Chicago with Mike Ditka
Posted February 17, 2003, 5 p.m. e.s.t.
After several incomplete passes around the country, Cigar Aficionado finally caught up with Mike Ditka. He spoke with correspondent Kenneth Shouler from Ditka's Restaurant in Naples, Florida -- "Ditka's South," if you will -- where he answered our questions on the proposed ban on smoking in public places in Chicago. We also chatted about freedom of choice in America -- and those seeking to take it away -- and the City of Broad Shoulders, the land of Grabowskis.
Ken Shouler: Is Mike Ditka's Restaurant in Chicago still open to cigar smokers now?
Ditka: Yes.
KS: So there's no imminent change?
Ditka: There might not be any change anywhere in the city until the antismoking bill is passed by the City Council. That's what we're trying to stop now. There are a number of people on the City Council who are against the bill -- and I think they oppose it for the right reasons -- and a number who are for it. The thing is, I don't think they realize the amount of revenue the city will lose, not only through restaurants but also through conventions. It's the same for the state of Florida. Las Vegas will end up with every convention there is. And if that's the way it's going to be, that's the way it's going to be.
KS: Do you know when these changes might occur in Chicago? Is it a matter of weeks or months?
Ditka: I don't think they are going to occur; I really don't. I think the backlash is a lot stronger than I and others thought it would be. There is a choice you have to make: if you go into a restaurant and don't want to smoke, then don't smoke. You don't want to go into a restaurant where there is smoking? Then you don't have to go into that restaurant. Every restaurant has a nonsmoking area. Every restaurant that has smoking has a smoke-eater to drive the smoke out. You don't smell the smoke. You don't even see it.
KS: Are there any other issues that started this smoking opposition in Chicago?
Ditka: Another thing is that you have a lot of people screaming about secondhand smoke. There's no proof. One doctor says you have to be in a smoke-filled room 24 hours a day for 40 years to be in danger. It doesn't make any sense what they are trying to do. But you have a bunch of liberals and do-gooders in there. They don't mind freedom of choice, as long as the choice matches theirs! If it doesn't match theirs, they oppose everything and after a while you just get tired of it. Nobody forces you to come to a place where there is smoking.
KS: So it just comes down to a matter of personal choice?
Ditka: Exactly. It's America. It's the freedom you have.
KS: Did these smoking opponents in Chicago seem to have gained encouragement from the bans in New York and Los Angeles?
Ditka: I'm sure they did; I don't think there is any question about it. But why buckle in to them? The restaurants are totally against it. The workers in the restaurants are against it, because that is their livelihood. They want to work in that environment.
KS: Right. How many employees do you have?
Ditka: I can't tell you offhand. We have about 100 -- if not, darned near 100.
KS: Your Chicago restaurant (adjacent to the Tremont Hotel) has a smoking section, plus a wide range of cigars for sale. What percentage of your business do you estimate comes from cigar smokers?
Ditka: It's not a major part of our business. It's not as much as the souvenirs, the shirts, or the hats, or balls that I sign. But it is a significant part of our business. First of all, it's not so much how much of the business it is. It's for the people who want to come in and have a cigar if they want to smoke one. If they don't want to smoke one, they don't have to buy one. But if they want to smoke one, we have them available. They love to come in and have a cigar after dinner. They might come upstairs, sit in the cigar bar, listen to the entertainment and have a cigar.
KS: When I was there, you offered many different brands of cigars.
Ditka: We offer a whole array -- probably about 25 different brands.
KS: Do you still have the Ditka cigar?
Ditka: Yes.
KS: Coleen McShane, of the Illinois Restaurant and Bar Association, has said that a smoking ban would only further erode the already meager profits of restaurateurs in this soft economy.
Ditka: I agree with her. But our revenue was up last year; it was up because of the kind of restaurant we are: we're a good restaurant, we have good food, we have good service. We give people the choice of whether they want to smoke or not. I think that's a big choice. We do a lot of conventions. When conventions come to town, we get a lot of business from them.
KS: A central Chicago location off Michigan Avenue helps.
Ditka: Yes. These people want to go where it's comfortable. You just can't take people's freedoms away from them. This is what it is. Nobody is complaining. Their whole contention is about the employees. But we already had a meeting and all our employees were out in full force and they supported allowing smoking. Not only our employees -- Gibson's employees, the Chop House, Tavern on Rush, Carmine's -- there are so many in Chicago, I could go on and on, but all of these allow cigar smoking.
KS: How long have you been open there?
Ditka: About five years. And no one has complained, to my knowledge, during that time.
KS: Does the ban being proposed apply differently for free-standing bars and taverns and restaurants, and how does this affect you?
Ditka: Anywhere food is served, they won't allow [smoking]. The one guy, Alderman Burke, is for no smoking in any public area. You know, Chicago is a little different than New York and L.A. -- and excuse me for saying that, whether you are a New Yorker or whatever you are, I don't care -- Chicago is Chicago. It is a city of broad shoulders, it is a city of tough people and Grabowskis -- that's the way I look at it. Not allowing smoking here would be like not allowing it in Pittsburgh. I grew up in steel mills; I smelled the smoke and soot every morning. These people lived long lives and they drank and they smoked. Nobody wants anyone to get sick and nobody wants anyone to die. It's the choice people have. There are people who want to jump out of airplanes; if they want to jump, it's their choice. People skateboard, people ride motorcycles. That's their choice. By God, you can't take that away from them.
KS: Worst-case scenario -- if public smoking is outlawed in Chicago, would you consider closing Ditka's, or no?
Ditka: I don't think you'd do that. I think you'd look at the options of making it a private club and charging everyone a dollar if they come in and they have the option of doing what they want to do. I think there might be a way around it. I think every lawyer in the world would explore these things and I think all the restaurants and the restaurant associations would explore all these options.
KS: What kind of people are fighting this -- would it be fair to call them activists?
Ditka: I'm not sure why they suddenly got interested in this. And I would call them activists, yes. They are people who really want to limit people's rights and freedoms.
KS: Five years ago, when Cigar Aficionado interviewed you for the magazine, the economy was more robust. What do you think about this proposed ban on smoking in this 2003 economy?
Ditka: I think it's crazy; it doesn't make any sense.
KS: What's your prediction about what will happen to this bill?
Ditka: I think it will be defeated. We're hoping it will be defeated; we're working to defeat it. Whether or not we can, I don't know.
KS: What can you do: show up, plead your case, write letters, what?
Ditka: Basically, yes. We show up, plead our case, write letters. The whole thing is absurd, since Burke was made by the restaurants on the north side of Chicago. My God, for him to come out with this, he has to be dumber than I thought he was -- and that's pretty damned dumb.
KS: Is it him acting alone or are others running to him?
Ditka: He's one of them. Whether others are running to him, I don't know. But I don't think they are. I think this is basically a proposal by two people [Alderman Burke and Alderman Ed Smith] who are activists.
KS: What's our time frame for finding something out?
Ditka: We'll probably find out by July what's going on.
KS: How many other restaurants besides Ditka's in Chicago do you have?
Ditka: I have a Ditka's in Naples, Florida, but smoking will end there in July for any place that serves food. That's Florida's rule. They passed it for the whole state. Now we're talking about opening a restaurant out in the suburbs of Chicago, too. That's the thing they don't realize. If this law is passed, people will all go out to the suburbs to smoke, where it's still legal.
KS: Where will your new restaurant be outside Chicago, and how far from the city?
Ditka: It's in Rosemont, not a long ride, about 20 minutes outside the city, right by the airport. In Rosemont they will never pass this bill. One more thing -- who's going to police this? Are they going to have police do it? Are the owners supposed to police it? Are you supposed to tell customers, "You can't smoke in here?"
KS: The cigar CIA might police it?
Ditka: Yeah. They all have ideas of what they want to do, but not how they are going to do it.
KS: You have cigars in Ditka's in Naples, too?
Ditka: Sure. We have the same stock and a humidor, too.
KS: Any coaching in your future?
Ditka: No, no. I'm all through with that stuff. I want to open restaurants and be successful, and that's all I want to do.
-- Ken Shouler
Photo by Lee Celano
Ken Shouler authored the 1998 story on Mike Ditka for Cigar Aficionado magazine. He wrote about Football's Greatest Teams in the current issue.
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A 'curious' cameo for a man from New Orleans
PEORIA – After gifts have been unwrapped and stomachs have been stuffed, it's not uncommon for families to flock to the movies on Christmas Day.But the Andersons of Cuba made the ambitious hourlong drive to Peoria not because they ran out of egg nog and conversation, but because family member Brian Anderson scored a small role in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," which was filmed in his now-hometown of New Orleans. By Erin Wood of the Peoria Journal Star.
For Monday:
Lawmakers air grievances with Blagojevich in impeachment hearings
SPRINGFIELD – It's enough to make Frank Costanza proud. A special committee of House lawmakers has just spent several days "airing grievances" with Gov. Rod Blagojevich, not far from the tall, blue aluminum pole standing in the Capitol rotunda -- both part of the fictional Festivus holiday the character created on the popular 'Seinfeld' sitcom a decade ago. By Ryan Keith of the State Capitol bureau. For use Monday, Dec. 29.
State Briefs. News from around the state.
Museum backers want stimulus funds
PEORIA – Backers of a proposed museum in Peoria hope the federal economic stimulus plan includes $4 million to construct an underground parking garage for the downtown project. Within the $480 million of possible requests central Illinois will submit to the state for inclusion within a federal stimulus deal is money for the garage, which would only be constructed if the entire project happens. By John Sharp of the Peoria Journal Star.
Food processors grow despite recession
ROCKFORD – Del Monte vegetables are bringing in the green. Wonder Bread is making the dough. Hamburger Helper is helping the economy. While other industries suffer during this recession, the Rock River Valley's mix of food processers, packagers and distributors are actually doing well as cash-strapped consumers eat at home more often. The food-processing industry, which employs more than 2,500 people here, is even seen as a growth area. By Thomas V. Bona of the Rockford Register Star.
Lenders report boom in mortgage refinancing
SPRINGFIELD – Steve Hartman purchased his first home this month. Four days later, he refinanced the mortgage. Even as a just-released report showed Springfield-area home sales down nearly 36 percent in November compared to a year earlier, lenders report a boom in refinancing thanks to the lowest interest rates in decades. By Tim Landis of the State Journal-Register.
Gift cards lessen post-holiday returns
SPRINGFIELD – Some businesses say they no longer anticipate a post-Christmas rush of returns and exchanges of unwanted holiday presents due in part to the popularity of gift-card giving. With gift cards, people can be their own "Santas." By Tamara Browning of the State Journal-Register.
Many happy returns: Stores ready for different kind of rush
ROCKFORD – Now that the rush for Christmas gifts is done, stores are preparing for a whole new slew of traffic from holiday returns. Although the National Retail Federation's 2008 holiday returns survey stated 65.2 percent of gift recipients did not return any gifts last year, stores still are adjusting their return policies to be more accommodating to gift returnees. By Sean F. Driscoll of the Rockford Register Star.
Standardized nutrition info may be next on restaurants' menus
ROCKFORD – Denise Nanni seeks the nutrition information for food when she dines out. It's one step in her plan to stay healthy after being diagnosed as diabetic 14 years ago. More restaurants nationally are providing nutrition information either at the restaurants or online, said Mike Donohue, vice president of media relations for the National Restaurant Association. The problem lies in that individual states, counties and cities have passed different rules for calculating and posting the information. Legislation was introduced in Chicago, for instance, but not enacted. By Melissa Westphal of the Rockford Register Star.
Brothers serving in Iraq grateful for holiday together
PEORIA – For some, Christmas memories center around a tree, presents and a large meal. For a Trivoli family, Christmas will now involve memories of two brothers playing football in Iraq. By Andy Kravetz of the Peoria Journal Star.
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BRITT: Toon on taxpayers getting soaked by bailouts.
Wood on Words: As time passes, so do the meanings of words
A few days ago we found out whether we had been bad or good. This week we'll resolve to be better. Time marches on.
Elizabeth Davies: These resolutions will stick
I'm not even trying to lose weight for the New Year this time around. Never mind that I'm waddling into 2009 about eight months pregnant, so weight loss is pretty much an intangible dream right now. The reality is, I've lived through New Year's resolutions long enough to know that wanting to lose 10 pounds in January isn't the same as actually doing it.
Editorial: The legacy of Mark Felt's bold secret
Without the help of Mark Felt, one of this nation's great political scandals might have ended quite differently. But despite conflicted loyalties and unknowable pressures, Felt took a stand on behalf of truth, accountability and the law. An editorial from the Peoria Journal Star.
MIKE NADEL: Nadel will be writing from Sunday's Bears-Texans game in Houston.
Inside the Lines: Peoria Journal Star Sports Editor Bill Liesse takes an irreverent look at this weekend's NFL games. Will be posted this evening.
Sunday Quick Shots: By Matt Trowbridge of the Rockford Register Star. Will be posted Saturday evening for use Sunday.
For Sunday: ILL-E.Michigan preview, preview capsule. By John Supinie. Will be posted Saturday evening.
For Monday: ILL-E.Michigan game story and report card. By John Supinie.
Slaton, Johnson have Texans headed in right direction
LAKE FOREST – Ahman Green was supposed to save Houston's ground game. When the $23-million free agent was hurt his first year, the Texans signed former 1,000-yard rusher Chris Brown as insurance. But rookie Steve Slaton turned out to be the key to the best rushing attack in Texans history. By Matt Trowbridge of the Rockford Register Star.
Bears place veteran safety Brown on injured reserve
Mike Brown's surprising string of good health — and perhaps his Bears career — came to an end Friday when Chicago placed the veteran safety on injured reserve with a calf injury. By Matt Trowbridge of the Rockford Register Star.
Bears-Texans preview. By Matt Trowbridge of the Rockford Register Star. Will be posted this evening for use Sunday.

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Clients still insist on guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits, a survey by Phoenix Companies found. The report, released Tuesday, found 70% of annuity professionals said GLWBs were "must-have" features on the annuities they've sold over the past 12 months.
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Phoenix surveyed 102 independent marketing organization professionals, carriers, independent agents and vendors at the National Association for Fixed Annuities' 2013 NAFA IMO Summit in Aspen, Colo., in October.
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I wasn't planning on writing any more about leveling until level 60, but once your paladin hits 40, the game gets turned right around.
Mana issues? No more!
Dying easy? Yeah, right.
Slow boring fights? No wai!
It all picks right up around 40. Suddenly you're fighting 5 mobs at a time, your mana bar is full and you're not even breaking a sweat. I figured I needed to update some of the things I said in my last leveling post.
Spell/ability stuff
– Hand of reckoning followed by exorcism is still a nice way to pull, but not necessary. Now its running around, aggroing as much as possible and smacking down Consecration.
– At level 38, you learn Seal of Wisdom. Bye bye mana problems!
– Hand of Reckoning is still a finishing move, but now I kind of want mobs to run away. They bring back more stuff to kill so I don't have to stop what I'm doing. I can just stand there and take it.
– I find myself alternating between Seal of Wisdom and Seal of Righteousness. Seems to work well.
– With now endless supply of mana and the Art of War always procced, the herbalism heal is less prominant, but still useful. Plus, the herbs in the level 30-45 zones sell for crazy amounts.
– The Pursuit of Justice/Divine Intellect build did give that extra oomph until level 38 when I got Seal of Wisdom. Up to you if you want to go that way then switch back to full ret at 38.
– I went like this at level 40. Mana isn't a problem anymore so I went Art of War before Judgements of the Wise.
– Eye for Eye only works if you get critted. I sampled my combat log a few times and decided that I didn't get critted enough for it to be worth the two talent points.
– Glyphs are pretty much the same, Judgement and Consecration.
– The minor glyphs were too expensive to be worth it on the server I play my little pally on, but I'd go with Might for now and maybe Sense Undead if I decide to spend a lot of time in the Plaguelands.
– After level 40, I wouldn't bother with buying gear unless you find something very sexy, very cheap. But for the most part, you're tough and strong enough to pwn faces without spending money on gear.
– I've been prioritizing Strength and it seems to work well for me. For some reason, Strength and Spirit often come together. I don't get it, but it doesn't matter.
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– I didn't manage to get Dual Spec at level 40. I broke 1000g at level 43 and then I didn't see the point in spending it all on dual spec.
– Level 30-45 zone herbs sell like hotcakes for nice prices.
– Medium/Heavy/Thick leather doesn't sell for a whole lot, but it sells quickly and is easy to get, especially if you're leveling in Stranglethorn Vale.
– Large Fangs sell strangely well for high amounts. Just to let you know.
– Ah! Leveling on a PVP server! I did get griefed by an 80 mage in Badlands. I got annoyed so I reported him on WoWJackass. I doubt they accepted my complaint since the site is more about loot ninjas and rude puggers and besides, getting griefed by 80s is part of the pvp server game, but it still felt good to whine.
– I got killed a few times by a Warrior in STV as well, but that was it. I don't think lowbie ganking is all that common anymore since all the high levels are busy with bigger and better things on different continents. So all you people hiding away, it's safe to come out in the open!
– I looked up some of the 80s I encountered on the armory. Is it further perpetuating stereotypes to say that both of the 80s that killed me were wearing greens while the T9+ people just ignored me? (One of them even let me live after I inadvertently killed her quest giver.)
– Some silly warlock my level tried to kill me. Ha! It was my first "OMG I'm so awesome" moment.
– I really need to get back into the BGs for some more "OMG I'm so awesome" moments. I'm all about feeling awesome.
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NEW YORK - The NHL lockout has forced the cancellation of all games through the end of November.
The NHL announced Friday that 326 regular-season games from Oct. 11 through Nov. 30 were lost - more than 26.5 percent of the schedule.
The news came one day after a league-imposed deadline passed for a deal with the players' association that would allow for a full season.
"The National Hockey League deeply regrets having to take this action," deputy commissioner Bill Daly said in a statement. "By presenting a proposal to the NHLPA that contemplated a fair division of revenues and was responsive to player concerns regarding the value of their contracts, we had hoped to be able to forge a long-term collective bargaining agreement that would have preserved an 82-game regular season for our fans. Unfortunately, that did not occur.
"We acknowledge and accept that there is joint responsibility in collective bargaining and, though we are profoundly disappointed that a new agreement has not been attained to this point, we remain committed to achieving an agreement that is fair for the players and the clubs - one that will be good for the game and our fans."
The dispute is all too similar to the 2004-05 lockout that led to the cancellation of that entire season - the first time a North American professional sports league lost a complete campaign to a labor dispute.
Reaching a new deal potentially became even tougher Friday, because the NHL pulled off the table its most recent offer to the players - one that included a 50-50 split of hockey-related revenues.
Whether any of the canceled games can be rescheduled in the event of a quick settlement remains to be seen.
Daly told the AP in an email that if a deal is reached, the league will try to play as many games as possible.
"Having said that, once clubs begin releasing dates and rebooking their buildings, as they will be free to do for the month of November, the process will obviously get more difficult and complicated," he wrote.
A quick decision on the status of the New Year's Day outdoor Winter Classic and the All-Star game later in January isn't expected, Daly said.
Last week, the NHL offered a 50-50 split of hockey-related revenues, which exceeded $3 billion last season, but that proposal was rejected by the union. The players responded with three counteroffers, all of which would get the sides to a 50-50 deal, but the league quickly turned them down.
The NHL proposal was contingent on the league playing a full 82-game season, beginning on Nov. 2, which now won't happen.
Players earned 57 percent of revenue in the recently expired contract, in which a salary cap was included for the first time. Owners originally sought to bring that number below 50 percent this time around before the most recent NHL offer of 50-50.
Efforts by the players' association to resume negotiations this week were rebuffed by the NHL because the union declined to agree to start bargaining off the framework of the league's offer or issue another proposal using the league's proposal as a starting point.
There is a major divide between the sides over how to deal with existing player contracts. The union wants to ensure that those are all paid in full without affecting future player contracts. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman expressed a willingness to discuss the "make whole" provisions on existing contracts, but only if the economic portions of the league's offer are accepted first by the union.
"Last week the owners gave us what amounts to a 'take-it-or-leave-it' proposal," Fehr said. "We responded with the framework for three proposals on the players' share, each of which moved significantly, toward their stated desire for a 50-50 split of HRR, with the only condition being that they honor contracts they have already signed. Honoring contracts signed between owners and players is a reasonable request. Unfortunately, after considering them for only 10 minutes they rejected all of our proposals."
This lockout, the third of Bettman's tenure as commissioner, began Sept. 16.
"We have repeatedly advised the owners that the players are prepared to sit down and negotiate on any day, with no preconditions. The owners refused," Fehr said. "They apparently are only interested in meeting if we first agree to everything in their last offer, except for perhaps a few minor tweaks and discussion of their 'make whole' provision.
"The message from the owners seems to be: if you don't give us exactly what we want, there is no point in talking. They have shown they are very good at delivering deadlines and demands, but we need a willing partner to negotiate. We hope they return to the table in order to get the players back on the ice soon."


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February 24, 2018, 5:35 pmKobi SimmonsPG, Memphis Grizzlies
Kobi Simmons has been called up from the G-League and will be available to play in Saturday's game against the Heat.
Simmons' playing time isn't guaranteed but he should get some run off the bench. He could be worth a flier in deeper formats temporarily but he's not reliable enough to own in shallower leagues.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies on Twitter
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May 29, 2020, 7:43 pmEric GordonSG, Houston Rockets
Rockets guard Eric Gordon has improved his diet, focused on sprints, and has apparently shed 12 pounds in the process, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic.
Gordon has battled knee ailments for essentially his whole career and has dealt with his fair share of nagging injuries this season as well. Losing weight to create a lighter frame would seem sensible, especially with the knee issues. The Rockets, remember, fully adopted the "small ball" lineup and move fast so Gordon is smart to keep his endurance and fitness at high levels. He's going to have to play well and make shots for the Rockets when the NBA returns to action, otherwise coach Mike D'Antoni won't be able to justify giving Gordon minutes. We don't anticipate much fantasy value out of him if and when the league starts back up.
Source: The Athletic
May 29, 2020, 6:03 pmLeBron JamesSF, Los Angeles Lakers
Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN is reporting that the NBA is planning for a Board of Governors vote on Thursday, during which they are expected to approve Adam Silver's proposal for re-starting the season in Orlando.
The trend lines are all moving in this direction, and this adds another bullet point on the schedule as the league prepares for launching games on July 31. Adam Silver has been able to bridge any divides between ownership and the players, and has been taking into account all his key constituent's views as we approach approval of a plan for moving forward. We still have plenty of items to resolve before we see game action, but the NBA is gaining momentum as these details come into place.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
May 29, 2020, 4:44 pmBradley BealSG, Washington Wizards
On Friday, the Wizards resumed holding voluntary workouts at their practice facilities.
The Wizards have joined a chorus of teams that are returning in limited capacities to their facilities at this point. The NBA as a whole is continuing its march towards the resumption of play with a target date of July 31 now established. The District of Columbia also entered phase one of reopening today, and it makes sense for the team to proceed on a similar trajectory.
Source: Candace Buckner on Twitter
May 29, 2020, 4:03 pmJulius RandlePF, New York Knicks
Part of the Knicks' off-season thinking is to shape the roster around RJ Barrett, and it unclear where Julius Randle will fit in those plans.
Barrett and Randle have similar offensive styles, as they typically have an advantage relying upon their strength to attack the basket, but neither has a component deep ball at this stage in their careers. As Barrett is the younger option it makes sense that the Knicks want to sign shooters to give him more space to operate with. Randle's lousy percentages and turnovers has made for a disappointing season with the Knicks thus far, and Barrett will also need to make some strides in the shooting department to become a 12-team asset. Randle is under contract for next season is owed at least $4,000,000 in 2021-22.
Source: https://www.sny.tv/knicks/news/heres-who-knicks-could-target-as-leon-roses-front-office-reshapes-roster/313481746
May 29, 2020, 3:46 pmJayson TatumSF, Boston Celtics
On Friday, the Celtics' announced that their practice facilities would reopen on June 1.
That leaves us with four NBA teams without access to their facilities. Things are beginning to accelerate throughout the league as teams ramp up activities in hopes of resuming competition in Orlando on July 31. So far so good, but the NBA still has many hurdles to overcome on the path to resuming the season.
Source: Celtics PR on Twitter
May 29, 2020, 3:40 pmRJ BarrettSF, New York Knicks
The Knicks reopened their practice facility for voluntary workouts on Friday.
Another step in the right direction for the NBA's return to action at the end of July. It's still unclear if the Knicks will even be involved in whatever plan is agreed upon, but it is good to learn that the players can now access their facilities in New York. Only five team facilities have not opened up in some capacity at this point.
Source: Knicks PR on Twitter
May 29, 2020, 3:15 pmLeBron JamesSF, Los Angeles Lakers
On a call with the Board of Governors on Friday, Adam Silver and the league office confirmed July 31 as a target date for the resumption of the NBA season, according to a report from Shams Charania.
We have to imagine that this is just one of the possible options on the table, as the league still has much to figure out. Charania adds that the league has four scenarios for the return: 16 teams move directly to the playoffs, 20 teams engage in group/stage play, 22 teams have games to determine seeding with a play-in tournament, and all 30 teams reconvene for a 72-game season with a play-in tournament. It's seemed unlikely that we'll have a full 30-team return given the stated priorities for player safety. There are still tons of logistical hurdles to clear but the NBA is getting its ducks in a row for a potential return.
Source: Shams Charania on Twitter
May 27, 2020, 9:06 pmAndre IguodalaSF, Miami Heat
Andre Iguodala returned to South Florida after living in California since the NBA season was suspended.
Iguodala returning to the market where his team is could mean that he believes team workouts will begin soon. However, there is no official timetable on when team workouts will begin and Jimmy Butler has yet to return to Miami.
Source: Ira Winderman on Twitter
May 27, 2020, 7:52 pmZach LaVineSG, Chicago Bulls
K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reported that the Bulls were cleared by the Governor of Illinois and are in talks with city officials to open practice facilities on Friday for voluntary workouts that would follow the NBA guidelines.
The NBA's guidelines currently state that a maximum of four players are allowed in the facility at any given time and there can only be one player per hoop. The Bulls are currently eight games behind the Orlando Magic for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls may not play again this season given how far behind they are in the standings and the recent reports of proposals to not continue the regular season.
Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter
May 27, 2020, 7:08 pmLuka DoncicPG-SF, Dallas Mavericks
Marc Stein of the New York Times has reported that the Mavs plan to open their practice facility on Thursday.
This news would make the Mavs the 23rd team to have their facilities open for "voluntary and socially distanced player workouts". Continue to monitor the wire as we should learn more about the potential of the league resuming in early June.
Source: Marc Stein on Twitter


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EXETER – Exeter Hospital is proud to announce that it has received the 2013 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence from Healthgrades, a leading provider of comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.
This prestigious distinction places Exeter Hospital among the top five percent of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. This is the 2nd year in a row Exeter Hospital has been recognized as a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence by Healthgrades.
"This recognition by Healthgrades is a testament to the tremendous efforts that our outstanding affiliated physicians, providers and staff put forth each day to improve the health of the communities we serve," said Kevin Callahan, President and CEO of Exeter Hospital. "Together, Exeter Hospital and its affiliates provide health care with a deep focus on those things that matter to a patient including clinical excellence and a total caring environment; it is a commitment that is continually renewed with each and every patient.
Exeter Hospital is one of 262 hospitals nationwide named this year that stand out above the rest for their overall clinical outcomes across a broad spectrum of care.
For more information about Healthgrades, to download a full copy of the report or to get information about hospital and physician quality, visit www.Healthgrades.com.
Exeter Hospital is a community-based hospital that serves residents from 38 towns in New Hampshire's Seacoast Region. The hospital and its affiliates employ 2,300 area residents and annually provide millions of dollars for community benefits. For more information, visit exeterhospital.com or call (603) 580-6668.


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After Earning West's #2 Seed, RSL to Begin Defense of Its MLS Cup Crown against High-Powered "Hoops;"
Next Saturday's 3:00 p.m. MT Kickoff at Pizza Hut Park to be Televised Live Nationally on Fox Soccer Channel;
Defending Champs to Host Second Leg at Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday, November 6 at 8:00 p.m. MT
SANDY, Utah (Sunday, October 24, 2010) – After seeing its hopes for a first-ever Supporters Shield and the Western Conference's top seed fall short after tonight's LA Galaxy win over FC Dallas, Real Salt Lake (West #2) has learned it will begin the defense of its MLS Cup crown next weekend in a Western Conference Semifinal Series against FC Dallas (West #3). The home-and-away series is set to begin on Saturday, October 30, at 3:00 p.m. MT, when the "Hoops" will host Real Salt Lake for Leg One at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas, the match being televised nationally on Fox Soccer Channel.
One week later on Saturday, November 6, Real Salt Lake will return home to its fortress of Rio Tinto Stadium for Leg Two of the Western Conference Semifinal Series, with the contest set for a primetime kickoff at 8:00 p.m. MT, also on Fox Soccer Channel. Fans can purchase their tickets for the decisive Leg 2 contest via the "Reign of RSL" Playoff Pack, available online at RealSaltLake.com or RioTintoStadium.com, over the phone at 801-727-2700, or in person at the Rio Tinto Stadium Box Office, Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
The Western Conference Semifinal Series is contested as an aggregate goals series in which no weight is placed on away goals, which means should Real Salt Lake and FC Dallas be tied in overall goals across the two games at the end of regulation of Leg 2 in Sandy the squads will square off in a 30-minute mini-game (played in its entirety) to determine a winner. Should that end even, the teams will then decide advancement to the Western Conference Championship by kicks from the penalty spot.
Real Salt Lake has racked up an impressive 3-0-1 record across its two previous Conference Semifinal Series appearances, defeating Chivas USA 3-2 on aggregate in its playoff debut in 2008 (1-0 W @ RSL, 2-2 T @ CHV) and knocking out defending champion Columbus Crew last year by a 4-2 margin (1-0 W @ RSL, 3-2 W @ CLB) en route to the Utah side's first MLS Cup title. Real Salt Lake is 3-1-3 all-time in playoff contests, making back-to-back Conference Championship appearances the last two seasons after failing to qualify for MLS' postseason during its first three years in the League.
Real Salt Lake and FC Dallas enter the MLS postseason as two of the League's hottest teams not only this season, but in the League's 15-year history, the sides recently becoming the only two teams in MLS annals to endure a 25-game stretch with just one defeat. It was Real Salt Lake ending FC Dallas' League-record-tying 19-game undefeated streak and MLS record 12-game road unbeaten streak just over a week ago at Rio Tinto Stadium on Oct. 16, the Utah side's 2-0 win (highlights) also extending RSL's own League-record home undefeated run to 25 games. That result evened the season series at one win apiece, as FC Dallas' own 2-0 victory over RSL (highlights) at Pizza Hut Park on July 17 has stood as the only blemish on RSL's League slate in its last 25 games (14-1-10). Real Salt Lake will be looking to vanquish some demons in "Big D," as the Claret-and-Cobalt have yet to take a point from eight contests at FC Dallas in regular season play since joining MLS in 2005, the last seven of those coming at Pizza Hut Park.
Western Conference Semifinal Series – #2 Real Salt Lake (15-4-11, 56 pts.) v. #3 FC Dallas (12-4-14, 50 pts.)
Leg 1: FC Dallas v. Real Salt Lake – Saturday, October 30 – 3:00 p.m. MT kickoff – Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas – Fox Soccer Channel
Leg 2: Real Salt Lake v. FC Dallas – Saturday, November 6 – 8:00 p.m. MT kickoff – Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah – Fox Soccer Channel
2010 MLS Cup Playoffs Schedule
Western Conference Semifinal Series
- #1 LA Galaxy v. #4 Seattle Sounders FC (Sun., Oct. 31 & Sun, Nov. 7)
- #2 Real Salt Lake v. #3 FC Dallas (Sat., Oct. 30 & Sat., Nov. 6)
Eastern Conference Semifinal Series
- #1 New York Red Bulls v. #4 San Jose Earthquakes (Sat., Oct. 30 & Thurs., Nov. 4)
- #2 Columbus Crew v. #3 Colorado Rapids (Thursday, Oct. 28 & Sat., Nov. 6)
Conference Championships (one game at higher seed, plus OT and PKs if necessary):
- Thursday, November 11 OR Sunday, November 14 (ESPN2)
- Saturday, November 13 (Fox Soccer Channel)
MLS Cup 2010
· Sunday, Nov. 21 – 6:30 p.m. MT – BMO Field – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
For more postseason coverage, visit RealSaltLake.com and MLSsoccer.com/playoffs.
www.RealSaltLake.com / www.RioTintoStadium.com / www.RSLtotheCore.com / www.ESPN700Sports.com


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When I plug in a San Disk 8GB Flash Drive (SCZ50-008G-B35) the flash drive is acknowledged but the files stored on the flash drive do not show up. We have multiple HP Stream 11-D011wm notebooks with the exact same issue.We have tried using both the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 portsThe same flash drive works fine on other computer models in the office The same files on a 4GB SanDisk flash drive worksRead other answers
I recommend downloading and running Reimage. It's a computer repair tool that has been proven to identify and fix many Windows problems with a high level of success.
I've used it in the past to identify and fix everything from blue screens (BSOD's), ActiveX errors, corrupt files and processes, dll/exe/sys errors, recover lost memory, Windows update problems, defragging, malware removal etc.
You can download it direct from this link http://downloadreimage.com/download.php. (This link will automatically start a download of Reimage that you can save to your computer.)
Hi, i was wondering if someone can help me, i brought my HP Stream Notebook 11 back in Jan 2015 and it was working fine until the other day when all of a sudden it turned itself off. When you turn it on now it says there is no operating system and the flash drive is not recongnised and i cannot do anything with it, it is totally usless at the moment. Thanks! SarahRead other answers
How do I find my drive when I insert a flash drive into my laptop. I hear the beep when I insert the flash drive but it is not listed as an option under "this PC".
Hi, Sounds like your machine doesn't know it. Can other machine(s) see the flash drive, if not then the flash drive is damaged. It should appear on the list of this PC, for example: As you can see, my machine can see few flash drives Regards.Read other 2 answers
Hello. I want to format my computer and install Windows again but when I reach the BIOS Boot Options and select the USB flash drive boot, it won't boot from it. I own a HP Stream Notebook Energy Star.
Try disabling secure boot in the BIOS setup menu.Read other 1 answers
My friend recently asked me to help her download some music video flv files from the website MTVIggy. I normally use Orbit Downloader for saving flv's I like from youtube but it doesn't seem to work on this site. I've tried a program called Replay Media Catcher but ut also doesn't work. Does anyone know of a program/tool that is actually capable of downloading the flv files from MTVIggy?
Thank you for your help. It is greatly appreciated.
As the site is owned by Viacom/MTV, my guess is that it is DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected and videos can't be downloaded. I normally use Real Player when I need to download embedded videos but I don't think it will work and I'm not aware of a free product that will download DRM protected videos.Read other 5 answers
Both laptops OS : Win 7
As above. I bought a new laptop recently and stupidly went to surf the net for a short period without any AntiVirus protection.
Soonafter, I inserted some flash drives to transfer stuff to my new laptop, but I realised that all the files in my flash drives are hidden and replaced by shortcuts.
I suspected a virus and inserted my flash drive back to my old laptop, which AVG immediately detected as a Dorkbot Backdoor. I recovered all my files in the flash drives already.
I installed and ran AVG full scan on my new laptop, it removed mostly Dorkbot Backdoors , trojans and 1 corrupted executable.
However, I tried accessing most Antivirus sites such as Norton to test, but I can't connect to it.
I think the virus is still present somewhere.
Any help is appreciated. =)
Update :
I've decided to reformat my new laptop since it is new anyway. It isn't a painful process yet.
Will update if the traces of the virus is still present.
Any files I move to external drives are converted to windows system files, hidden, and have a shortcut created. Anything in a folder is not touched. It doesn't seem to reinfect other computers that it is subsequently plugged into. Tried Malware Bytes and it did not remove the problem. Running Windows 8.1. Saw a suggestion of using Combofix on another forum, not Windows 8.1 Compatible. DSS is not compatible either it tells me.
Hello,it's important that you don't open one of these shortcuts from now on. This leads to a re-infection.Please run a FRST scan to begin with:Please download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your Desktop.(If you are not sure which version (32-/64-bit) applies to your system, download and try to start both of them as just the right one will run.)Start FRST with administator privileges.Make sure the option Addition.txt is checked and press the Scan button.When finished, FRST will produce two logs (FRST.txt and Addition.txt) in the same directory the tool was run from.Please copy and paste these logs in your next reply.Read other 17 answers
Hello there,
I have couple of excel/word files that I store on my Jump drive, but I would like to synchronize it with my hard drive, I.e. keep a second copy of it on my hard drive. whats the easiest way to do it? and on the bigger note, How to synchronize certain files between laptop/desktop/jumdrive(USB Flash drive) and PDA??
Welcome to TSG.
The easy way to sync the files is to use the Briefcase for the files and the jump drive. The PDA part, I no can help with.
Hi i was woundering what can i do if my hp stream pc 11 isnt holding a charge and the screen say battery alert when i turn it on i have no idea what to do please get in touch thank you for your timeRead other answers
I have just purchased a HP Stream Notebook PC 11 and want to find a User Guide I can print out
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Hi, Please try the following manuals: http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/psi/manualsResults?sp4ts.oid=7527384&ac.admitted=1426918610062.876444892.199480143 Regards.Read other 4 answers
So new laptop today, somehow I must have put on the wrong password so couldn't log on, can't find anyway to reset it. Tried to reboot went wrong....now I get system disabled 52131797.... I have an essay to complete asap, please don't tell me have wasted 150 on a new laptop for nothing??? What happened to the good old days of just rebooting a laptop. ?Read other answers
I bought a HP Stream Notebook PC13 with Windows 10 already installed. I only use this computer to surf the web, but it does have an active trial version of Microsoft Office. There are no additional programs, photos, videos, etc. downloaded to the computer beyond the original bundle. The notebook has a 28GB hard drive and 3.58 GB are free. I cannot run the Windows 10 update with so little free space on the hard drive. I have a number of files that I think I can delete (Evernote and McAfee), but still not enough to download the Windows 10 update. What's the easiest way of identifying trash to delete? Finally, any idea why HP built this notebook in a manner that updates are cumbersome/problematic?Read other answers
my hp notebook pc 13 wont start up after the splash screen shows. it doesnt show any error messages. the model number is: 13-c120nr i dont know what to do it wont let me do anything and before it did this i factory reset it and since i did this it opens up shows the HP splash screen then the screen turns grey then black and then restarts help would be much appreciated plz helpRead other answers
need help with my hp stream 11-d015na,need a pcl encryption cotroller driver.or a recover tool. tackpad no working driver missing.tried on hp website.no drivers for my model.CAN SOMEONE HELP ME OUT.JOHN
Hi,Here is the page on hp support site for your model:https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-stream-11-d000-notebook-pc/7372144/model/8254983 Hope it helps,DavidRead other 1 answers
Hello I was upgrading the OS from Windows 8 to Windows 10. As I let it upgrade I noticed that it said, "Restoring your previous version of Windows" then it would restart and do it all over again. I have an external hard drive in which I used for the upgrade. I have kept it plugged in. Please let me know how to break the circle of restarting and let it either install Windows 10 or 8. Thanks!LouieRead other answers
When I use DVD Flick Burning files mpg files or Nero burning audio cd from mp3s.
Does it matter whether I burn from source hard drive or flash drive ?
Is it better to copy files to hard drive first before burning ?
Is it less chance of getting errors ? Or doesn't make any difference ?
Since flash drive doesn't have any parts to wear out.
Is it better to use flash drive as source or it doesn't make any difference to wearing of the hard drive ? I think it still wears out hard drive in any case regardless what source you from, but does it make any difference ?
It makes no difference. You can use either method. Flash drives can transfer the data to the cache and DVD drive fast enough to avoid any buffer underrun errors.
If you're worried about getting errors, just drop the burning speed down a notch from maximum.
I bought my HP stream notebook off my sister in law about 8 months ago. It was pretty much brand new, had nothing on it, and I needed it for school. I do not download music, movies, or anything like that. I have only used it for social media, school and watching some videos. When I first got it my sister in law had forgotten her password to delete her account as an admin off of it, so I just created another account. However it's having serious issues. Firefox and edge crash constantly, it won't allow me to do a system restore, and because she was the main administrator it blocks me from making some changes. While it's turned on a lot of the icons are not visable, also the low disk space error pops up all the time. I have deleted as much stuff as I can. What is the problem and what can I do?? When I try to do a system restore it says I do not have any previous check points and won't allow me. I have a very good virus protection through my internet provider. It says there is no virus.Read other answers
I was trying to fix an HP Stream Notebook 13's (HP Stream Notebook - 13-c002tu) small HD size problem. The HD was showing a total size of 29 GB. I don't know if it was originally sold with this size of an HD - I find it highly unlikely. I tried to reset it using the HP reset via UEFI. I saw HP partitioning the drive so I assumed it would be fixed. After resetting, windows showed HD size was still the same. I took a look at the disk with Windows Disk Management, and there wasn't really any unpartitioned space. What should I do?
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Hi, HP Stream is made specifically for browsing purposes only. The agent that sold you the laptop should have educated you about HP Stream Notebooks properly. As the name itself. It was made for surfing purposes only. So theres no need to FIX the computer. What you need is an upgrade. If you want to store more files or docs then get an sd card. It is listed in the overview of the computer specification Store it in the cloudGet 1 TB or 100 GB of OneDrive storage for 1 year, included with Office 365, to easily store, share and enjoy your photos, videos, and documents.2 http://www8.hp.com/ca/en/products/laptops/product-detail.html?oid=8929217#!tab=featuresCheers!Read other 4 answers
Stopped working, fully charged but not switching on. White light on power button just keeps flashing. Tried hard reset but not helped. HELP ME!!! I have a document I'm working on and can't access it because of the fault.
If holding the power button down for 10 seconds does not power it off, leave the power supply disconnected until the battery fully discharges. Reconnect it and attempt to boot it, this has worked for some posters here for the Stream notebooks.Read other 2 answers
Im factory resetting my HP STREAM NOTEBOOK LAPTOP WITH WINDOWS 10(32bit). Are there going to be any downfalls that I should expect ( besides the obvious data loss) as a result of this reset or any precautions I should take during or afterwards?Read other answers
When I turn my laptop on, a white dash appears in the top left corner, then the Hp logo appears and my laptop goes black. this cycle continues to repeat itself until my battery dies. I've tried nearly everything, and every time i try to reset my Pc it tells me I cannot reset it. Please help. I need this laptop for school.Read other answers
What kind of microphone do I need to talk to type on my hp Steam notebook?Read other answers
I want to know what kind of micro sd card is better to use for an HP Stream 13 4G? And what kind of stuff can I put on the micro sd card? My memory is almost all full because of the updates, could I put some of the stuff in the sd card?
Hi Lori, I use SanDisc Memory card for both my Laptop and Camera.. Its really good.. Compact And excellent performance.. I would suggest u to by a 64GB or 128GB Memory card for storage.. But 128gb sd cards are more than 2 or 3 times expensive than the 64gb memory cards.. 64gb would cost u around $30 but 128gb would be costing around $70 or more.. So, wat i would suggest is to buy an 1TB External Hard drive which would cost u around $50... Western Digital and Seagate are good.. I prefer WD and i own one..So u can do like this - keep a budget of $80 and purchase a 1TB WD Ext HDD and a 64 GB micro SD card.. (Product pricing may vary).. But remember this - Internal Hard disc or the External HDD, both a very delicate.. Should be handled with atmost care.. You Drop down your HDD once, thats it, its gone.. Dead.. But Memory cards are strong, can handle Drops, bumps and pressures.. And yes, i both HDD and mmc, u can store Media files (Pics, Movies and Songs), Software files (exe files only), games and other documents.. But u can not "install" Softwares or games into mmc ot ext HDD, there r chances that it wont work.. Also mmc are Compact but Ext HDD are not.. So upto u to decide.. Mark this Reply as "Accept as Solution" if it solves your problem. Click "thumb up" just to say Thanks..Good Luck!! - RajRead other 7 answers
I've just scanned my HP STREAM NOTEBOOK 11-015na using Kasperski System Scanner and, it's shown that the PCI Encryption/Decryption driver is not installed. It was installed the last time I looked so, how do I find said download(s)? Any assistance will be gratefully accepted!Read other answers
My laptop keeps on turning off and restarting for no reason. The screen just turns black while I'm using it. It's been doing this for a while.Read other answers
I attempted to contact HP is regard to the issue that I am experiencing, but cannot as my warranty expired on 6/22/16. I'm hoping someone e here can provide insight. When I turned my Stream on this afternoon, it wouldn't boot. Odd, since it was fully charged last night, so I went ahead and plugged it in. Upon doing so, I encountered a black screen stating my internal battery was nearly at capacity. What precisely does that mean? I am able to use the notebook as long as I keep it plugged in. Also, while plugged in I receive a message stating that it's connected to a power source and the battery is not charging. The moment I unplug it, it shuts down. I'm more than upset in regard to this new and unwanted development. The notebook is only 15 months old. Is there any way to salvage it or am I looking at buying a new one? I've always used HP desktops,laptops, and notebooks; now I will never purchase one again. Has anyone else experienced this issue?
When you hover the mouse cursor to the battery icon? What does it say? Plug in not charging? If yes then follow the steps herehttp://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Hardware-and-Upgrade-Questions/windows-10-update-prevents-batt... Cheers!
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My HP Stream Notebook PC 11 11-d010na won't power up, AC led is white and pulses brighter white three times and this repeats. Power switch lights up but nothing else happens. Battery was about 75% when shut down last evening. Purchased March 2015.
Have you tried the hard reset procedure in the following HP document?http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Stream-11-Notebook-PC/7372144/model/7639703/document/c0471847...Read other 1 answers
Hi I'm having a hard time getting my hp stream notebook Windows 10 to boot up, it comes on and go to the hp screen and goes out but it want boot up, how can I fix this problem.
Below shown link might come handy to troubleshoot this issuehttp://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03518165 Or http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04718479 Hope this helps, for any further queries reply to the post and feel free to join us again **Click the White Thumbs Up Button on the right to say Thanks**Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem. Thank You,K N R KRead other 1 answers
I have a HP stream 11 and it turns on but it won't leave the start up screen. It turns on and the logo pops up then it shuts off and does it again. I tried to factory reset it and it has failed twice. I tried everything else and nothing is working. I really don't have the money to pay for an expensive repair and I need this laptop for school and work.
Hi, Are you able to get past BIOS/UEFI screen? After that to Windows setup screen? Please test your hard drive and memory (extensive testing) by tapping F2 key as soon as you power on laptop from System Diagnostics. Let it finish. If all tests passed proceed.It is a very economical notebook. Therefore manufacturer has cut down many standards like hard drive storage capacity, RAM, processor to name few. This makes Windows installation tough especially Recovery process as it uses more resources.I would suggest you to clean install Windows using Microsoft windows media creation tool by creating bootable installation USB.Get the exact version of Windows that came pre installed with this notebook -->Windows 8/8.1: Option 1https://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/18309-windows-8-windows-8-1-iso-download-create.htmlWindows 10: Option 1https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2376-usb-flash-drive-create-install-windows-10-a.htmlDownload, save additional drivers from your HP support page.RegardsVisruthRead other 1 answers
My HP Stream Notebook PC 14 keeps shutting off, as in the screen just goes black. I can try turn it on, sometimes it turns on for a few seconds then turns off, other times it just works as normal. But now and then, I can't use it at all because it just won't turn on. Strangely, when it does turn on, the cursor usually isn't on the screen and only appears after about a minute. It's fully charged and I have the charger plugged in. It has enough memory, and I have seen problems like this where laptops have overheated, but the HP Stream Notebook PC 14 has a solid state drive, and it never feels warm. Any help?
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I have resolved my issue. The problem was that the laptop casing near the area of the power button had become a little bit loose. Everytime I moved the laptop it must have activated the power button and turned if off. I had a look on the underside of the laptop, and found a screw underneath one of those rubber stickers in the corners. It turns out that it had loosened itself over time. I screwed it back in, the casing is now more tight, and the problem has stopped occuring.Read other 4 answers
Help, please! I have had my notebook since Christmas and hadn't had any issues until today. I watched Netflix last night and closed the top, as I usually do, before bed, and when I woke up it wouldn't turn on. I tried to leave it plugged in to the charger and trying a couple of hours later, but no luck. There hasn't been any damage, so I'm not sure what the problem is. Any help is much appreciated!!
Hi! Some Times You Need To Do This Unplug The LaptopTake Out The BatteryPress The Power Button 15 Times And Then Hold It Down For 30SecondsPut The Battery Back In The PCPlug The PC Back InAnd Try To Turn It On Good Luck!Regards: 1029rjmenvy17tPlease 'KUDO' If You Like for Thumbs Up and 'Accept As Solution' If This Fixed Your ProblemTo Help Other People Find This and Help Them Fix the Same or Similar ProblemsRead other 9 answers
My laptop turns on and shows the logo for a few seconds then the screen goes blank. Ive carried out system fast tests with both extensive test and quick test and all categories passed. Please help. Thanks.
Do any lights stay on when the screen goes blank or does everything go dark? It sounds like the screen stays on when you are in the BIOS since you were able to run the diagnostics. You might try restoring Windows back if that is what is not working using the F11 system recovery option.Read other 2 answers
Computer not charging. I tested the charger adapter and it seems to be working. How do I troubleshoot the charging port?Read other answers
Just bought an hp stream laptop this last month...about 5 days ago my laptop started to shut off without warning while in use about evey 10 to 15 minutes...does anyone know how to fix this issue...it is very annoying because i have to study for an exam and the **bleep** thing just wont stay on any more...ive tried a hard reset and tried to update the BIOS but couldnt...nothing worked...please if anyone knows how to solve this problem it will be greatly appreciated...thanks..please HELP....Read other answers
my hp notebook wont connect to any wifi at all like it used to i tried trouble shooting but it says my device is working properly and that it must be the router i have the broadcom 802.11 network adapter my model number is: 11-rO14wm
Wi-Fi networking is a convenient way to access the Internet. However, a lot of things can go wrong when using a wireless connection, and it can be frustrating when the connection is slow, intermittently drops, or cannot connect. The steps in this document provide tools that have been found helpful in solving problems such as the PC not connecting to the Internet, or no Internet or wireless connection being made. Let us guide you through the solution (in English). Hope this helps, for any further queries reply to the post and feel free to join us again **Click the White Thumbs Up Button on the right to say Thanks**Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem. Thank You,GBL84I am not an HP EmployeeRead other 1 answers
I am looking for this driver, pci encryption/decryption controller driver. I have tried using the support assistant software without results and manually downloaded and installed all the drivers from the support page. Thank you.
Hi,Please try this:https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/swdetails/hp-stream-11-d000-notebook-pc-with-datapa...RegardsVisruthRead other 1 answers
This computer is used by a class of 33 students. The Student brought me the computer with a white screen. He said all he did was boot it up. I turned it off and turned it on several times and it just gives you the white screen. I tried hitting the esc key when turning on the computer I was able to see the screen for a few seoconds and selected f2 but then it also became a white screen. So I connected it to a projector using an HDMI cable and it I was able to see it. I logged in and can do anything i need if it's connected to the projector. I've looked at the computer there are no dings or scratches, I've pressed around the screen and hinges area to see if there is something loose but it will not show the screen. So my question is what now? The warrenty expired Jan 7. Is it the screen that needs replacing or is it possibly a wire that loose inside? This is the same batch of computers that I had one computer overheat while being turned off and charging. It started burning and smoking two weeks ago from the plug that goes into the computer. I'm starting to worry that these computers cannot handle the use of students daily for four hours. I haven't hand any issues with our chromebook carts or macbooks. Looking for a solution thanks.Read other answers
This computer is used by a class of 33 students. The Student brought me the computer with a white screen. He said all he did was boot it up. I turned it off and turned it on several times and it just gives you the white screen. I tried hitting the esc key when turning on the computer I was able to see the screen for a few seoconds and selected f2 but then it also became a white screen. So I connected it to a projector using an HDMI cable and it I was able to see it. I logged in and can do anything i need if it's connected to the projector. I've looked at the computer there are no dings or scratches, I've pressed around the screen and hinges area to see if there is something loose but it will not show the screen. So my question is what now? The warrenty expired Jan 7. Is it the screen that needs replacing or is it possibly a wire that loose inside? This is the same batch of computers that I had one computer overheat while being turned off and charging. It started burning and smoking two weeks ago from the plug that goes into the computer. I'm starting to worry that these computers cannot handle the use of students daily for four hours. I haven't hand any issues with our chromebook carts or macbooks. Looking for a solution thanks.Read other answers
My OS is 32 or 64. I don't know how to find that. I have installed 13 apps on my new notebook and the storage is full. I can't download anything. I have read that you can add an sd card for additional storage. How do I do that? I've gotten rid of a few apps and do the disc clean-up daily, but nothing really helps. I am a novice user who searches the internet and I store photos of the grandkids. My apps are news and facebook/messenger. So far this thing doesn't do me much good. Any advice?
On the left side is a card slot. You put one of these in the card slot. An SD card you can buy at any office or camera store. To insert a card: Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the slot, insert the card into the slot, and then push in on the card until it is firmly seated. To remove a card: Press in on the card it until it pops out Once the card is in the slot it will show up as a device and you need to give it a drive letter, generally D: After that, you can move all the files in your libraries (documents, pictures, etc) and your downloads folder to the SD card. This tells how generally: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-increase-storage-space-on-windows-8-1-devices-with-sd-cards/ This says Windows 8 but the process is similar in Windows 10. This is also helpful: http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/8822-library-save-location-set-windows-10-a.html And this: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/redirect-folder-new-location#1TC=windows-7 When you install an application, many of them will give you the choice where to install during the process. By default they want to install in C:\program files. Put a program files folder on the SD card and then you can direct program installs to the SD card where you are given the option. You might even uninstall some of the ones you already have and reinstall them on SD card. Post back if you need more help. If this is "th... Read moreRead other 1 answers
i have error in my recovery usb media when i want to restore my laptop to factory setting.i want to sell my laptop and hence like to wipe out the laptop and put it back to its original factory setting. the recovery usb media i created is not able to do boot the system (Or whatever..i think the usb is corrupted) can anyone help plsRead other answers
Hi,Is there anyone that can help this un technical person please?I have a HP Stream notebook 11-r000na (energy star) not sure what window system it's on..possibly windows 10.I had resetted it to factory settings erasing all my files etc to pass on to a friend having bought a HP computer last week.However I need to get it back up and running so I assume need to get it into recovery.I don't have any recovery media to reboot nor for some reason I can't download the recovery software on my phone or new computer.I have turned off,pressed F11 and get the options screen up but don't actually get the recovery manager option on the screen.I have tried for 3 days on and off to resolve this and even looked for a technical support number as was willing to resolve this step by step over the phone.If there is anyone that can help me I would really appreciate it as I'm losing patience.Apologies for the long message and thanks to all that respond in advance
@Samboo78 Hello;Allow me to welcome you to the HP forums!I see you're running Win10. Did the PC come preinstalled with Win10? Or, did you upgrade it from a prior OS to Win10?This is important as the recovery/reset method is different for the two situations.We can proceed when you provide the answers.Read other 2 answers
The notebook was trying to run an update, a problem occured and everything froze. It would not turn off so had to let it run out of power so it could be turned back on. Afterwards a message came up to advise not enough space to perform the update with an icon to click to clear available space which I did. It did this then I think tne update failed. After that word will not open, I click on the icon to open but nothing happens. The product is under warrenty still, I just have no clue what to do. Can anyone help? Please!
Hello, Thank you for posting in the HP Support forum. Welcome! Is it just MS Word that does not work ?Is the icon that you are trying to open a desktop shortcut or shortcut pinned to the Taskbar ? If you try to open Computer, then navigate to C:\Program FIles (x86) >> Microsoft Office >> Office xx >> then open WINWORD.exedoes it work/open ?Read other 1 answers
I can't not factory reset my laptop. I tried the F11 solution and it dint work an error message came up "error code: 0xc000000f" I tried every solution even the hold power etc. I can not bypass the HP logo screen, PLEASE HELP! I need my laptop for school work.Read other answers
Hi Im having great trouble with this notebook.... it was working fine but it was begining to be loaded with lots of items that were no longer needed so i decided to complete a hard reset/restore back to factory settings. i followed the instructions and the restore started it got to around 65% and then a message appeared on the screen stating that an error had happened, the only oprion was to continue with the process, so i clicked continue. Now the screen simply rotates between a Hp logo screen and a black screen and nothing else. I have tried several things - upon start up i press esc f11 shows that the "machine needs repairing"?? with an error code 0000225 currently the notebook is completely inopperable...Please help!
@Mark-J1 Hello;Allow me to welcome you to the HP forums! This error code means one or more of the boot loader files has been corrupted. You will need access to a working PC for this step in order to create the media needed to repair your PC boot loader.Once you have that, please download and create Win10 install media from this link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/media-creation-tool-install?ocid=ms_wol_win10Note that when you go do download and build install media, the tool defaults to matching what is already installed on your PC (as in, Home for Home, 64-bit for 64-bit). While you CAN change these settings, do NOT. If you do, the resulting media will be different and will force you to enter a NEW product code!Boot from the media you created, and follow the directions in this link: http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2294-advanced-startup-options-boot-windows-10-a.htmlYou will need to go to the Advanced Options screen and click on Startup Repair. You will probably have to run Startup Repair three times for it to fix all the boot loader problems.When done, your PC should boot OK. If it does not, there is a more serious problem.Good LuckRead other 1 answers
Hi I am going to buy a "HP Stream 11-Y013CA Bilingual Notebook". based on the specification, it has only 32 GB storage. I think it is total avialble storage capacity an dwant to know how much actual storage will be availble after installing Windoew 10 an dother pre-installed programs. Thanks
Hello, Everything is soldered to the motherboard....the CPU, RAM and hdd all three so the only way to upgrade would be to replace the motherboard which will cost more than the computer did. Nothing is end-user serviceable...it is a closed system. Hope this helps, for any further queries reply to the post and feel free to join us again **Click the White Thumbs Up Button on the right to say Thanks**Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem. Thank You,GBL84I am not an HP EmployeeRead other 1 answers
while trying to download and update to windows 10 i keep getting stopped at Note enough space, its saying i need 5GB of space. my RAM is only 2GB. does this mean i cant get windows 10? or must i get an external hard drive?
shannel First of all, you're confusing memory with disk space. The Win10 Upgrade typically needs 20GB of disk space, and as your laptop most likely has only a 32GB drive, it has nowhere near enough space to do the upgrade. Second, the 2GB you mention is system memory, which is totally unrelated to disk space. Personally I would advise strongly AGAINST doing the Win10 Upgrade, as it is a LOT of work and even when that's done, folks have complained about later, not being able to apply the Cumulative Updates, and there is a BIG one coming out the beginning of August! Here is a link from somone with a similar model who did perform the upgrade: How I was able to install Windows 10 on HP Stream 13 (32GB S... - HP Support Forum - 5179626Read other 1 answers