mercurynews--2020-05-29--Raw video: Bay Area protesters denounce George Floyd police killing

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Starting in downtown San Jose , protesters decrying the police killing of George Floyd rallied Friday around 3 p.m. and blocked a portion of Highway 101 while chanting “ Black Lives Matter.
” Demonstrations in San Jose will be mirrored in Oakland at 8 p.m. at Frank Ogawa Plaza .
Three consecutive protests planned there this weekend are being branded the Minneapolis Solidarity Demonstration .
In a statement provided to this news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said it was “ aware of the planned protest , ” and offered no details on how many officers would be assigned to ensure public safety or what tactics law enforcement would employ .
Interim Oakland Police Chief Susan Manheimer released a statement Friday saying the members of her department were “ deeply disturbed , ” by what they observed in the video of Floyd ’ s death .
• Protestors shut down Highway 101 in San Jose to decry police violence , George Floyd ’ s death • Want to hold a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new rules from Gov .
Gavin Newsom • Photos : Raging Grannies Action League breaks out into songs about coronavirus “ We stand with our community in denouncing this incident and all incidents of police brutality , ” Manheimer said .
“ We stand with all in our community who have traditionally been marginalized , oppressed and who have been harmed by our systems and institutions .
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of George Floyd and to that entire community.
” Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf also released a statement on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s death .
“ The killing of George Floyd is our American travesty , repeated , ” Schaaf said .
“ It ’ s a nauseating act of gov .
violence against a Black man , and it angers our city and communities across the country .
We can , and must , undo the systems that allow it , and build a more beloved community right now .
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The following is an account of anti-police violence protests in the Bay Area Friday with approximate time stamps.
1:30 a.m. Damage at Target in the aftermath of the demonstrations
12:15 a.m. Damage from protestors at Wells Fargo in Oakland
Walgreens at 14th and Broadway hit by looters after violence breaks out at Oakland demonstration in support of #GeorgeFloyd #breakingnews #protest #oakland @mercnews pic.twitter.com/XqphgCiV6v — Anda Chu (@anda_chu) May 30, 2020
12:01 a.m. Protesters commandeered a small bulldozer following outbursts of violence and attacks on several businesses downtown. Read more about the Oakland protests here.
7:55 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. A live stream of the Oakland protests
11:00 p.m. Oakland Firefighters reported multiple fires in downtown.
9:00 p.m. The San Jose protests continued into the evening. Just after 9 p.m., a large crowd blocked an intersection in downtown San Jose, cutting off an SUV as it tried to make its way through the group. When some protesters began rushing at the vehicle, the driver attempted to make a U-turn — running over at least two people in reverse. Read more on the story.
WARNING: Disturbing images. We were covering the protest in San Jose when this SUV sped up toward crowd then reversed, hitting at least two people. Video courtesy: Julian Romero pic.twitter.com/0MeoapW0VD — Maria Medina (@MariaKPIX) May 30, 2020
8:30 p.m. Protesters in Oakland shut down the northbound and southbound lanes of I-880 freeway.
OAKLAND, CA – May 29: Protesters decrying the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis marched down Broadway Street in Oakland as part of a multi-day series of demonstrations that began on Friday night. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
7:46 p.m. Protesters in Oakland began marching down Broadway in the first of three consecutive protests planned this weekend, which are being branded the Minneapolis Solidarity Demonstration.
5:30 p.m.: San Jose Police officers formed a line at Eighth Street and Santa Clara Avenue, with officers declaring the gathering an unlawful assembly before demanding protestors disperse.
Some police began firing rubber bullets at protestors while demonstrators chucked water bottles and other objects toward the line of officers.
5 p.m.: One commuter whose car window was smashed by protesters told a correspondent on scene that they agreed with protesters.
4 p.m.: A handful of activists in San Jose smash car windows in an otherwise peaceful protest.
3 p.m.: Protesters decrying the police killing of George Floyd rallied in downtown San Jose on Friday, blocking a portion of Highway 101 while chanting “Black Lives Matter.”
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Counterpart demonstrations to the protest in San Jose will begin in Oakland at 8 p.m. at Frank Ogawa Plaza.
In a statement provided to this news organization, the San Jose police department said it was “aware of the planned protest,” and offered no details on how many officers would be assigned to ensure public safety or what tactics law enforcement would employ.
Interim Oakland Police Chief Susan Manheimer released a statement Friday saying the members of her department were “deeply disturbed,” by what they observed in the video of Floyd’s death.
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Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf also released a statement on Twitter Thursday in the aftermath of Floyd’s death.
“The killing of George Floyd is our American travesty, repeated,” Schaaf said. “It’s a nauseating act of gov. violence against a Black man, and it angers our city and communities across the country. We can, and must, undo the systems that allow it, and build a more beloved community right now.”


mercurynews--2020-05-29--CA prison staff posted ‘racist’ and ‘extremely hurtful’ comments about George Floyd’s killing, CDCR

CA prison staff posted ‘racist’ and ‘extremely hurtful’ comments about George Floyd’s killing, CDCR secretary says

Some California prison staff members have taken to social to mock the death of George Floyd , according to the prison system ’ s secretary who warned against “ racist ” and “ extremely hurtful ” remarks in a letter to the entire prison system Friday .
The social media posts , which were not described in detail , “ brought dishonor to this department and cast a shadow on the fine work we do , ” wrote Secretary Ralph Diaz , who is in charge of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation .
“ In the aftermath of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minneapolis , it has come to my attention that some employees of this department have taken to social media to make distasteful jokes and comments that denigrate Mr. Floyd and are extremely hurtful and disrespectful to his family and members of the community , based solely on who they are , ” Diaz wrote .
“ In addition to racist remarks , a religious group was also singled out for disparagement .
To say I was upset to learn of these comments would be an understatement.
” Diaz added that such remarks were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system ’ s ethical code .
Any staff responsible would be subject to investigation , he wrote .
CDCR spokeswoman Dana Simas said in an email that staff members behind the postings are being disciplined .
“ CDCR was made aware of abhorrent comments made on social media by some employees that will not be tolerated by the department , ” Simas said .
“ The employees who made the comments were immediately suspended and we are investigating the incidents fully.
” Floyd , 46 , died after several Minneapolis police officers forced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him for several minutes .
One of the officers , Derek Chauvin , was captured on a now-viral video with his knee on Floyd ’ s neck for roughly nine minutes , ignoring pleas from Floyd and several bystanders to ease off One of the officers , Derek Chauvin , was charged Friday with third degree murder and manslaughter .
The complaint against him says that he ignored police training by refusing to release Floyd , and that he knew or should have known that his actions were putting Floyd in grave danger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report by a storeowner who suspected Floyd had tried to use a fake $ 20 bill at a store , a misdemeanor .
Floyd ’ s homicide had led to widespread condemnation , and nationwide protests , including the torching of a police precinct in Minneapolis .
The four officers involved , including Chauvin , have been fired .

Some California prison staff members have taken to social to mock the death of George Floyd, according to the prison system’s secretary who warned against “racist” and “extremely hurtful” remarks in a letter to the entire prison system Friday.
The social media posts, which were not described in detail, “brought dishonor to this department and cast a shadow on the fine work we do,” wrote Secretary Ralph Diaz, who is in charge of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
“In the aftermath of the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, it has come to my attention that some employees of this department have taken to social media to make distasteful jokes and comments that denigrate Mr. Floyd and are extremely hurtful and disrespectful to his family and members of the community, based solely on who they are,” Diaz wrote. “In addition to racist remarks, a religious group was also singled out for disparagement. To say I was upset to learn of these comments would be an understatement.”
Diaz added that such remarks were intolerable and a violation of the prison system’s ethical code. Any staff responsible would be subject to investigation, he wrote.
CDCR spokeswoman Dana Simas said in an email that staff members behind the postings are being disciplined.
“CDCR was made aware of abhorrent comments made on social media by some employees that will not be tolerated by the department,” Simas said. “The employees who made the comments were immediately suspended and we are investigating the incidents fully.”
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One of the officers, Derek Chauvin, was charged Friday with third degree murder and manslaughter. The complaint against him says that he ignored police training by refusing to release Floyd, and that he knew or should have known that his actions were putting Floyd in grave danger.
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mercurynews--2020-05-29--Letter: Stimulate the economy and fight climate crisis

Thank you for your editorial on May 20 titled “ COVID-19 offers lesson on risk of ignoring climate change ” @ @ @ @ @ .
You are right on target to point out that “ there is a heavy @ @ @ @ @ ignoring repeated warnings from scientists with expertise in their field of study.
” I also @ @ @ @ @ that “ any new stimulus packages should seek ways of spurring clean energy programs and @ @ @ @ @ trucks.
” Low-cost loans for purchases of new and used electric vehicles would help stimulate @ @ @ @ @ and sustainable way .
The same is true for low-cost loans for rooftop and community @ @ @ @ @ and space heaters , and building insulation .
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Thank you for your editorial on May 20 titled “COVID-19 offers lesson on risk of ignoring climate change” (Editorial, Eastbaytimes.com).
You are right on target to point out that “there is a heavy price to be paid for ignoring repeated warnings from scientists with expertise in their field of study.”
I also strongly agree with your point that “any new stimulus packages should seek ways of spurring clean energy programs and reducing emissions from cars and trucks.”
Low-cost loans for purchases of new and used electric vehicles would help stimulate the economy in a cost-effective and sustainable way. The same is true for low-cost loans for rooftop and community solar, heat pump water and space heaters, and building insulation.
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mercurynews--2020-05-29--Evander Kane calls on more high profile athletes to speak out; Sharks owner shows his support

Sharks forward Evander Kane on Friday called on high profile athletes , especially white superstars in the NHL and other team sports , to speak out about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis earlier this week and other racial injustices that have happened in the past .
“ We need so many more athletes that don ’ t look like me speaking out about this , having the same amount of outrage that I have inside , and using that to voice their opinion , to voice their frustration .
Because that ’ s the only way it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said on “ First Take ” on ESPN .
“ We ’ ve been outraged for hundreds of years , and nothing has changed .
It ’ s time for guys like ( NFL quarterback ) Tom Brady and ( NHL star ) Sidney Crosby and those type of figures to speak up about what is right and clearly in this case , what is unbelievably wrong .
That ’ s the only way we ’ re going to actually create that unified anger to create that necessary change , especially when you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 28 , has been vocal with his disgust about the manner of Floyd ’ s death .
On Monday , a video emerged of a white former Minneapolis police officer , Derek Chauvin , kneeling on the neck of Floyd , who pleaded aloud that he could not breathe .
Three other officers were on the scene .
“ This makes my blood boil !
All four “ officers ” need to be jailed for life and it still wouldn ’ t be enough , ” Kane tweeted Tuesday .
“ The video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Like our Sharks Facebook page for more San Jose Sharks news , commentary and conversation .
Friday afternoon , Chauvin , 44 , was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the case , not first-degree murder as Floyd ’ s family had expected .
No charges have so far been brought on the three other officers , although Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said more charges were possible .
Reacting to the lesser charge on Chauvin , Kane tweeted , “ Systemic Racism at its finest.
” “ You have ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and talking about how these police officers murdered an innocent black man , and then you have ( Freeman ) come on and talk about how , ‘ Well , we need to wait until we see all the evidence , there ’ s actually evidence that proves that this was not a crime .
And that ’ s baffling to me , ” Kane said .
“ All you have to do is watch the tape .
Common sense gets pushed down the totem pole so much when we have these police-involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For complete Sharks coverage follow us on Flipboard .
Friday afternoon , Sharks majority owner Hasso Plattner expressed his support for Kane , saying in a statement on the team ’ s Twitter account that , “ There is no room for racism in society .
We applaud Evander for his rational and thoughtful response to this recent terrible tragedy .
Events like this occur way too often .
We all must find a way to do better.
” Kane responded , “ Proud to be a part of a great organization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ itstartsatthetop ” Kane said his Sharks teammates have been “ unbelievably supportive of me and what I stand for .
I think hockey , unfortunately , has a different culture than some of the other sports in terms of speaking out and using your voice and speaking your mind .
“ I think for me , I ’ m one of the anomalies when it comes to NHL players in doing that .
That ’ s another part of our problem , is guys being scared to speak their mind and stand up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , one of many unfortunately , have continued for the last number of years and ever since I ’ ve been alive.
” NFL players such as quarterbacks Derek Carr of the Raiders and Carson Wentz have spoken out about Floyd ’ s death , which has sparked protests across the United States , including fires in Minneapolis on Thursday .
Kane would like to see more players like Brady and Crosby , arguably the two most recognizable players in their respective sports , do the same .
“ I think getting on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the NFL , the majority of their teammates are black and are the leaders of their teams , ” Kane said .
“ They have big voices .
In hockey , it ’ s a majority-white league , by far .
It ’ s not even close .
So we need to continue to come together , and we talk about it all the time .
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• Sharks season done as NHL going straight to postseason , if it resumes “ We talk about how sports are for everyone .
We talk about sports are where you bring people together , it ’ s an inclusive thing .
But when we talk about our own personal battles outside of sports , there ’ s a lot of people that are silent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re important issues .
They are issues that have been going on for hundreds of years and we need same type of team mentality to be brought to issues outside of our sport .
”

Sharks forward Evander Kane on Friday called on high profile athletes, especially white superstars in the NHL and other team sports, to speak out about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis earlier this week and other racial injustices that have happened in the past.
“We need so many more athletes that don’t look like me speaking out about this, having the same amount of outrage that I have inside, and using that to voice their opinion, to voice their frustration. Because that’s the only way it’s going to change,” Kane said on “First Take” on ESPN.
“We’ve been outraged for hundreds of years, and nothing has changed. It’s time for guys like (NFL quarterback) Tom Brady and (NHL star) Sidney Crosby and those type of figures to speak up about what is right and clearly in this case, what is unbelievably wrong. That’s the only way we’re going to actually create that unified anger to create that necessary change, especially when you talk about systematic racism.”
Kane, 28, has been vocal with his disgust about the manner of Floyd’s death. On Monday, a video emerged of a white former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, kneeling on the neck of Floyd, who pleaded aloud that he could not breathe. Three other officers were on the scene.
“This makes my blood boil! All four “officers” need to be jailed for life and it still wouldn’t be enough,” Kane tweeted Tuesday. “The video is all anyone needs to see.”
Like our Sharks Facebook page for more San Jose Sharks news, commentary and conversation.
Friday afternoon, Chauvin, 44, was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the case, not first-degree murder as Floyd’s family had expected. No charges have so far been brought on the three other officers, although Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said more charges were possible.
Reacting to the lesser charge on Chauvin, Kane tweeted, “Systemic Racism at its finest.”
“You have (Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey) coming on and talking about how these police officers murdered an innocent black man, and then you have (Freeman) come on and talk about how, ‘Well, we need to wait until we see all the evidence, there’s actually evidence that proves that this was not a crime. And that’s baffling to me,” Kane said.
“All you have to do is watch the tape. Common sense gets pushed down the totem pole so much when we have these police-involved incidents, specifically with black men.”
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follow us on Flipboard.
Friday afternoon, Sharks majority owner Hasso Plattner expressed his support for Kane, saying in a statement on the team’s Twitter account that, “There is no room for racism in society. We applaud Evander for his rational and thoughtful response to this recent terrible tragedy. Events like this occur way too often. We all must find a way to do better.”
Kane responded, “Proud to be a part of a great organization @SanJoseSharks led by Hasso Plattner. #itstartsatthetop”
Proud to be a part of a great organization @SanJoseSharks led by Hasso Plattner. #itstartsatthetop https://t.co/yUXCPHtVJZ — Evander Kane (@evanderkane_9) May 29, 2020
Kane said his Sharks teammates have been “unbelievably supportive of me and what I stand for. I think hockey, unfortunately, has a different culture than some of the other sports in terms of speaking out and using your voice and speaking your mind.
“I think for me, I’m one of the anomalies when it comes to NHL players in doing that. That’s another part of our problem, is guys being scared to speak their mind and stand up for what is right. This example, one of many unfortunately, have continued for the last number of years and ever since I’ve been alive.”
NFL players such as quarterbacks Derek Carr of the Raiders and Carson Wentz have spoken out about Floyd’s death, which has sparked protests across the United States, including fires in Minneapolis on Thursday.
Kane would like to see more players like Brady and Crosby, arguably the two most recognizable players in their respective sports, do the same.
“I think getting on board, you look at, especially in the NFL, the majority of their teammates are black and are the leaders of their teams,” Kane said. “They have big voices. In hockey, it’s a majority-white league, by far. It’s not even close. So we need to continue to come together, and we talk about it all the time.


mercurynews--2020-05-30--On this date, 2016: Sharks lose their first Stanley Cup Finals game

PITTSBURGH — The anticipation was gripping .
The lights were bright .
The noise was loud .
Yellow laundry was being twirled in the air by 18,596 yellow laundry twirlers .
And the entire hockey world was looking over the Sharks ’ shoulders to see if the teal was for real .
So maybe it ’ s no surprise that when they showed up for their first Stanley Cup Final game ever here , the Sharks played .
.
.
like it was their first Stanley Cup Final game ever .
Very shaky at the start .
Much better as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite sharp enough at the end , the victim of a possible bad-luck breakdown — and ultimately a 3-2 loser .
Thus , the Sharks begin their quest for the Cup down one game in the best-of-seven , with the next faceoff coming up Wednesday .
“ We had some spurts here and there , ” said Sharks ’ coach Pete DeBoer .
“ But they played their game for longer stretches than we did tonight .
That ’ s what happens .
You don ’ t deserve to win when you don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The focus now will be on whether the Sharks can respond the way they did in the Western Conference finals , when they lost Game 1 to the St. Louis Blues in a similar fashion — on the road , poor start but better finish despite the defeat — and then wound up winning four of the next five games to take the series .
Is a repeat possible ?
“ There ’ s nothing that I saw tonight that I ’ m going out of here thinking we can ’ t come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on our end , ” DeBoer said .
“ They ’ re a good team .
It ’ s the two best teams in the league .
.
.
I think part of it is us fixing our execution .
We ’ ve been pretty good about that throughout the playoff trail of getting that stuff fixed.
” True .
But the Penguins are not the same team as the St. Louis Blues in one important respect : Pittsburgh has wheels galore .
Their forwards are here and gone before you can say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big problems for the Sharks in Monday ’ s first period .
For a while , you wondered if the beloved Los Tiburones were going to be left in Penguin dust .
During those opening minutes , you ’ d have thought the Sharks were the slowest and most careless team in four time zones .
The Penguins shot out of their dressing room like a shook-up can of Iron City beer that someone popped open and sprayed all over Consul Energy Center .
“ We stood around and watched , ” DeBoer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15-4 , while they were doing that first-period spectating .
The Penguins kept crossing the blue line with speed and unloading .
But the Sharks scrambled enough defensively to stave off a goal and the scoreboard stayed at 0-0 until shortly after a Pittsburgh power play nine minutes into the game .
This allowed the Penguins to gain momentum and not long after , they scored twice in a little more than a minute to take a 2-0 lead .
“ We knew they were going to start fast , ” said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And they did .
I think that early power play got them going and they were just jumping.
” During a mid-game television interview , DeBoer hinted that the Sharks had been nervous out of the gate , which created the first-period issues .
DeBoer backed away from that a bit in his postgame news conference when someone asked if the Sharks had been struck by the Stanley Cup jitters .
“ I don ’ t know , ” DeBoer said .
“ You know , guys are dialed in , they want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart is in the right place .
It ’ s something .
Is it us traveling ?
Emotional letdown after the last game ?
Other than the travel , they ( the Penguins ) are dealing with the same things .
They were better than us .
We ’ ve got to fix that.
” Sharks centerman Logan Couture , always the biggest truth-teller in the Sharks room , was far more blunt .
“ We obviously weren ’ t prepared to go , ” Couture said .
“ I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it yourself .
It was ugly.
” Fortunately , between the first and second period , the Shark players managed to calm themselves ( probably with DeBoer ’ s verbal guidance ) and the second period was entirely different .
The Sharks managed the puck better , drew a power play that led to a goal by Tomas Hertl , and then tied the score at 2-2 on a beautiful wraparound by Patrick Marleau .
The third swayed more back and forth — but the Sharks missed their best chances and the Penguins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brent Burns had his stick knocked out of his hand by a Pittsburgh shot and eventually the puck made its way to the Penguins ’ Nick Bonino in a soft spot behind the Sharks ’ Paul Martin .
With 2:33 left in the game , Pittsburgh took the 3-2 lead and rode it home .
“ We ’ ll respond , ” Thornton promised .
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To do so , the Sharks have some problems to fix .
The line centered by rookie Chris Tierney struggled all night to defend or control most of the Pittsburgh lines it faced , especially the one centered by Evgeni Malkin .
Sidney Crosby , the Penguins ’ top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d expect him to be .
What else ?
Bonino , the winning goal scorer , was a 2007 Sharks draft choice that was traded away in 2009 and may be at least be slightly motivated to show his former team what it missed .
Bonino still has the jersey given him by the Sharks on draft day hanging in his closet , as a reminder .
The Penguins are a handful .
But if the Sharks can do what they did against Nashville and St. Louis — gain more puck control ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and wear down Pittsburgh ’ s defenseman over a long series , the result may be the same as it was in the first few playoff rounds .
If so , then Monday ’ s first period — which is essentially what cost the Sharks ’ the game — will be a blip on the radar .
It would be a shame if this Stanley Cup hinged on one team standing around and watching during the first period of the first game .
Can ’ t see that being the case .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they still have plenty of time to prove it .
The best time to start would be Wednesday night .

(This story was originally published on May 30, 2016)
PITTSBURGH — The anticipation was gripping. The lights were bright. The noise was loud. Yellow laundry was being twirled in the air by 18,596 yellow laundry twirlers. And the entire hockey world was looking over the Sharks’ shoulders to see if the teal was for real.
So maybe it’s no surprise that when they showed up for their first Stanley Cup Final game ever here, the Sharks played . . . like it was their first Stanley Cup Final game ever.
Very shaky at the start. Much better as the game progressed. And then not quite sharp enough at the end, the victim of a possible bad-luck breakdown — and ultimately a 3-2 loser.
Thus, the Sharks begin their quest for the Cup down one game in the best-of-seven, with the next faceoff coming up Wednesday.
“We had some spurts here and there,” said Sharks’ coach Pete DeBoer. “But they played their game for longer stretches than we did tonight. That’s what happens. You don’t deserve to win when you don’t outplay the other team.”
The focus now will be on whether the Sharks can respond the way they did in the Western Conference finals, when they lost Game 1 to the St. Louis Blues in a similar fashion — on the road, poor start but better finish despite the defeat — and then wound up winning four of the next five games to take the series. Is a repeat possible?
“There’s nothing that I saw tonight that I’m going out of here thinking we can’t come out and compete and play much better on our end,” DeBoer said. “They’re a good team. It’s the two best teams in the league . . . I think part of it is us fixing our execution. We’ve been pretty good about that throughout the playoff trail of getting that stuff fixed.”
True. But the Penguins are not the same team as the St. Louis Blues in one important respect: Pittsburgh has wheels galore. Their forwards are here and gone before you can say “here and gone.”
This caused big problems for the Sharks in Monday’s first period. For a while, you wondered if the beloved Los Tiburones were going to be left in Penguin dust. During those opening minutes, you’d have thought the Sharks were the slowest and most careless team in four time zones. The Penguins shot out of their dressing room like a shook-up can of Iron City beer that someone popped open and sprayed all over Consul Energy Center.
And the Sharks?
“We stood around and watched,” DeBoer said.
Pittsburgh outshot the Sharks, 15-4, while they were doing that first-period spectating. The Penguins kept crossing the blue line with speed and unloading. But the Sharks scrambled enough defensively to stave off a goal and the scoreboard stayed at 0-0 until shortly after a Pittsburgh power play nine minutes into the game. This allowed the Penguins to gain momentum and not long after, they scored twice in a little more than a minute to take a 2-0 lead.
“We knew they were going to start fast,” said the Sharks’ Joe Thornton said. “And they did. I think that early power play got them going and they were just jumping.”
During a mid-game television interview, DeBoer hinted that the Sharks had been nervous out of the gate, which created the first-period issues. DeBoer backed away from that a bit in his postgame news conference when someone asked if the Sharks had been struck by the Stanley Cup jitters.
“I don’t know,” DeBoer said. “You know, guys are dialed in, they want to play well. Everyone’s heart is in the right place. It’s something. Is it us traveling? Emotional letdown after the last game? Other than the travel, they (the Penguins) are dealing with the same things. They were better than us. We’ve got to fix that.”
Sharks centerman Logan Couture, always the biggest truth-teller in the Sharks room, was far more blunt.
“We obviously weren’t prepared to go,” Couture said. “I don’t need to say that. You saw it yourself. It was ugly.”
Fortunately, between the first and second period, the Shark players managed to calm themselves (probably with DeBoer’s verbal guidance) and the second period was entirely different. The Sharks managed the puck better, drew a power play that led to a goal by Tomas Hertl, and then tied the score at 2-2 on a beautiful wraparound by Patrick Marleau.
The third swayed more back and forth — but the Sharks missed their best chances and the Penguins seized the one that mattered. Defenseman Brent Burns had his stick knocked out of his hand by a Pittsburgh shot and eventually the puck made its way to the Penguins’ Nick Bonino in a soft spot behind the Sharks’ Paul Martin. With 2:33 left in the game, Pittsburgh took the 3-2 lead and rode it home.
“We’ll respond,” Thornton promised.
To do so, the Sharks have some problems to fix. The line centered by rookie Chris Tierney struggled all night to defend or control most of the Pittsburgh lines it faced, especially the one centered by Evgeni Malkin. Sidney Crosby, the Penguins’ top center, was the presence you’d expect him to be.
What else? Bonino, the winning goal scorer, was a 2007 Sharks draft choice that was traded away in 2009 and may be at least be slightly motivated to show his former team what it missed. Bonino still has the jersey given him by the Sharks on draft day hanging in his closet, as a reminder.
The Penguins are a handful. But if the Sharks can do what they did against Nashville and St. Louis — gain more puck control (as happened in the second period) and wear down Pittsburgh’s defenseman over a long series, the result may be the same as it was in the first few playoff rounds.
If so, then Monday’s first period — which is essentially what cost the Sharks’ the game — will be a blip on the radar. It would be a shame if this Stanley Cup hinged on one team standing around and watching during the first period of the first game. Can’t see that being the case. If the Sharks are the better team, they still have plenty of time to prove it.
The best time to start would be Wednesday night.


mercurynews--2020-05-30--Horoscopes May 30, 2020: Idina Menzel, think twice before you take a risk.

Happy Birthday : How you deal with sensitive situations will determine how well you do this year .
Trust , honesty and being realistic about what is doable will matter .
Adopting unfamiliar beliefs or popular pastimes can lead to problems if you don ’ t fully research the pros and cons before you get involved .
Think twice before you take a risk .
Your numbers are 9 , 16 , 24 , 28 , 33 , 36 , 43 .
ARIES ( March 21-April 19 ) : Make financial adjustments that will help you stretch your budget to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the way you earn your living will turn out better than anticipated .
Don ’ t let emotions stop you from making the right decision .
3 stars TAURUS ( April 20-May 20 ) : You ’ ll have some good ideas that can help you , as well as those close to you , overcome some of the trials and tribulations you face .
Sticking to a routine that encourages good health will result in peace of mind and hope .
5 stars GEMINI ( May 21-June 20 ) : Take time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you jump into something too quickly , you will face emotional setbacks due to criticism or complaints .
Keep an open mind , listen to suggestions made and proceed to do what ’ s right and best for yourself .
2 stars CANCER ( June 21-July 22 ) : Take care of your domestic responsibilities before someone complains .
A positive change will come about if you pitch in and help someone who is finding it challenging to keep up .
Don ’ t neglect taking care of time-sensitive matters .
4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Be wary of someone who asks for a lot but doesn ’ t offer anything in return .
Your generosity will lead to frustration .
Put rules in place to avoid being taken for granted .
Charm and compliments are not substitutes for poor behavior .
3 stars VIRGO ( Aug. 23-Sept. 22 ) : A change will be necessary if you want to avoid getting into an argument with someone close to you .
Look for solutions and compromises that will help you maintain peace .
3 stars LIBRA ( Sept. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an online expedition .
What you uncover will give you alternatives to how you earn or handle your time and money .
Choose to make romance and self-improvement projects priorities , but avoid a proposal that offers the impossible .
3 stars SCORPIO ( Oct. 23-Nov. 21 ) : Be a good listener and a helpful friend , but don ’ t pay for someone ’ s mistakes .
A change at home will motivate you to try something you ’ ve always wanted to do .
Discuss your plans with someone you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 22-Dec. 21 ) : Spend more time with the person who brings out the best in you .
Share your feelings , and find out where you stand .
A lifestyle change will help you let go of the past .
Don ’ t waste time arguing with someone who won ’ t listen .
2 stars CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22-Jan. 19 ) : Do what will bring you the highest return .
Whether it ’ s work-related or a domestic issue , make whatever adjustment is necessary to get what you want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter .
5 stars AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18 ) : Spend more time on pampering and updating your image , or relaxing with someone you love .
Looking and feeling your best will give you the boost you need to start something new .
Romance is in the stars and will enhance your relationship .
3 stars PISCES ( Feb. 19-March 20 ) : Do what you do best , and follow the path that makes you feel most comfortable .
Adapting to what others want will not bring you the joy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deserve .
Put yourself first , and pursue what makes you happy .
3 stars Birthday Baby : You are energetic , precise and thoughtful .
You are persistent and supportive .

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jennifer Winget, 35; Rory Bushfield, 37; Idina Menzel, 49; Wynonna Judd, 56.
Happy Birthday: How you deal with sensitive situations will determine how well you do this year. Trust, honesty and being realistic about what is doable will matter. Adopting unfamiliar beliefs or popular pastimes can lead to problems if you don’t fully research the pros and cons before you get involved. Think twice before you take a risk. Your numbers are 9, 16, 24, 28, 33, 36, 43.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make financial adjustments that will help you stretch your budget to fit your plans. A change to the way you earn your living will turn out better than anticipated. Don’t let emotions stop you from making the right decision. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll have some good ideas that can help you, as well as those close to you, overcome some of the trials and tribulations you face. Sticking to a routine that encourages good health will result in peace of mind and hope. 5 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take time to figure out what you want. If you jump into something too quickly, you will face emotional setbacks due to criticism or complaints. Keep an open mind, listen to suggestions made and proceed to do what’s right and best for yourself. 2 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take care of your domestic responsibilities before someone complains. A positive change will come about if you pitch in and help someone who is finding it challenging to keep up. Don’t neglect taking care of time-sensitive matters. 4 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be wary of someone who asks for a lot but doesn’t offer anything in return. Your generosity will lead to frustration. Put rules in place to avoid being taken for granted. Charm and compliments are not substitutes for poor behavior. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A change will be necessary if you want to avoid getting into an argument with someone close to you. Look for solutions and compromises that will help you maintain peace. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Set out on an online expedition. What you uncover will give you alternatives to how you earn or handle your time and money. Choose to make romance and self-improvement projects priorities, but avoid a proposal that offers the impossible. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be a good listener and a helpful friend, but don’t pay for someone’s mistakes. A change at home will motivate you to try something you’ve always wanted to do. Discuss your plans with someone you respect. 4 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Spend more time with the person who brings out the best in you. Share your feelings, and find out where you stand. A lifestyle change will help you let go of the past. Don’t waste time arguing with someone who won’t listen. 2 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Do what will bring you the highest return. Whether it’s work-related or a domestic issue, make whatever adjustment is necessary to get what you want. Resolve a pending financial or legal matter. 5 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Spend more time on pampering and updating your image, or relaxing with someone you love. Looking and feeling your best will give you the boost you need to start something new. Romance is in the stars and will enhance your relationship. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Do what you do best, and follow the path that makes you feel most comfortable. Adapting to what others want will not bring you the joy or satisfaction you are looking for or deserve. Put yourself first, and pursue what makes you happy. 3 stars
Birthday Baby: You are energetic, precise and thoughtful. You are persistent and supportive.
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mercurynews--2020-05-30--Word Game: May 30, 2020

Word Game: May 30, 2020

Can you find 46 or more words in FURBELOW ?
The list will be published Monday .
To purchase the @ @ @ @ @ WordGameBooks.com .
Order it now for just $ 5 while supplies last !
1 .
@ @ @ @ @ or more letters .
2 .
Words that acquire four letters by the addition of @ @ @ @ @ as “ bats ” or “ dies , ” are not allowed .
3 .
@ @ @ @ @ a “ d ” or an “ s ” may not be used .
For @ @ @ @ @ ” is used , “ baked ” or “ bakes ” are not allowed , @ @ @ @ @ “ baking ” are admissible .
4 .
Proper nouns , slang words , or @ @ @ @ @ are not allowed .

TODAY’S WORD — FURBELOW (FURBELOW: FUR-bih-lo: A piece of showy ornamentation.)
Average mark 31 words
Time limit 45 minutes
Can you find 46 or more words in FURBELOW? The list will be published Monday.
YESTERDAY’S WORD — PROPONENT pent peon pepo pert poet pone poor pope
pore port prep prone prop proton rent root rope rote onto open opponent neon none
nonet noon note noter enroot tenon tenor tern tone toner tope toper topper tore torn
troop trope
To purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!
RULES OF THE GAME:
1. Words must be of four or more letters.
2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.
3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.
4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.
Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at kzsaxe@gmail.com.


Bridge: May 30, 2020

Learning players may be confused by the different types of defensive signals : attitude , count and suit preference .
( Also , they may be exposed to non-standard methods — “ upside-down ” or “ odd-even ” — that add confusion . )
But many suit-preference situations are unmistakable .
Today ’ s West leads the three of hearts against 3NT .
( The contract would be cold with North as declarer . )
South puts up dummy ’ s king hopefully , but East takes the ace , jack and queen .
The defense will prevail if East @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take the ace and cash two more hearts .
But if East leads the ten of diamonds , which seems more attractive , South will make 3NT with three diamond tricks and six clubs .
A suit-preference signal can guide East .
On East ’ s third high heart , West should follow with the ten .
On the bidding , South can ’ t have five hearts , so West has a choice of hearts to play .
His ten is suit preference : a strikingly high heart to suggest an entry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : S 10 8 7 4 H 9 8 4 D A K Q C K 9 8 .
Your partner opens one club , you bid one spade and he rebids two clubs .
South in today ’ s deal then tried 2NT with this hand .
Do you agree ?
ANSWER : South ’ s bid was questionable at best .
With no heart strength , South should not suggest notrump .
A raise to three clubs was possible but conservative .
South might have bid two diamonds , forcing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart stopper , South could raise .

Learning players may be confused by the different types of defensive signals: attitude, count and suit preference. (Also, they may be exposed to non-standard methods — “upside-down” or “odd-even” — that add confusion.) But many suit-preference situations are unmistakable.
Today’s West leads the three of hearts against 3NT. (The contract would be cold with North as declarer.) South puts up dummy’s king hopefully, but East takes the ace, jack and queen.
NINE TRICKS
The defense will prevail if East leads a spade next; West will take the ace and cash two more hearts. But if East leads the ten of diamonds, which seems more attractive, South will make 3NT with three diamond tricks and six clubs.
A suit-preference signal can guide East. On East’s third high heart, West should follow with the ten. On the bidding, South can’t have five hearts, so West has a choice of hearts to play. His ten is suit preference: a strikingly high heart to suggest an entry in the high-ranking suit.
DAILY QUESTION
You hold: S 10 8 7 4 H 9 8 4 D A K Q C K 9 8. Your partner opens one club, you bid one spade and he rebids two clubs. South in today’s deal then tried 2NT with this hand. Do you agree?
ANSWER: South’s bid was questionable at best. With no heart strength, South should not suggest notrump. A raise to three clubs was possible but conservative. South might have bid two diamonds, forcing. Then if North bid 2NT with his heart stopper, South could raise.
North dealer
Both sides vulnerable
NORTH
S K 6 5
H K 5
D 6 3
C A Q J 10 4 3
WEST
S A J 2
H 10 7 6 3 2
D J 7 5 2
C 5
EAST
S Q 9 3
H A Q J
D 10 9 8 4
C 7 6 2
SOUTH
S 10 8 7 4
H 9 8 4
D A K Q
C K 9 8
NorthEastSouthWest
1 CPass1 SPass
2 CPass2 NTPass
3 NTAll Pass
Opening lead — H 3
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mercurynews--2020-05-30--Ask Amy: I want to fire our scary handyman, but my husband won’t back me up

DEAR AMY : For several years now , my husband and I ( senior citizens ) have allowed a handyman to perform repairs around our house and business .
Last week , he told my husband that his sister had the coronavirus .
My husband and I both told him that he should hold off completing the garage project that he had started at our house .
He became indignant and insisted that he was not the one that had the virus and that he hadn ’ t been in contact with his sister except for a job that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her house a “ couple of weeks ago.
” We insisted that he not come to our home for now .
Well , he came anyway and was furious at me especially , perceiving that I was the major influence in his loss of a few dollars a day on our garage project .
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I threatened to call the police if he returned uninvited .
A week later , he called my husband and they exchanged pleasantries .
My husband said that he “ sent his regards ” to me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pushover and will just go on like nothing happened .
While I forgive this handyman , I feel he needs to learn a lesson that he can ’ t just rant , put us in jeopardy , and then a week later pretend that everything is just fine and resume work at our home .
I never want to hire him again , yet I know this will cause my husband to take his side because he ’ s a softie .
What would you do ?
Please advise .
DEAR STANDING : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this man to do repairs .
You have hired him to perform work at your home .
There is a difference .
You two aren ’ t doing one another favors — there is an exchange of money for service , and reasonable expectations and behavior on both sides are supposed to keep this relationship in balance .
Forget about trying to teach him a lesson .
That ’ s not your job .
He threatened you to the point where you felt the need to tell him you would call the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than your husband ) to be “ the problem ” here , then so be it .
He should be paid for the work he has done so far , and you and your husband should find someone else to complete the project .
If he is eager to keep you as clients , he should admit that his behavior was out of line and apologize , specifically to you , because he directed most of his anger toward you .
Granted , we ’ re all a little tense right now , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this respect and reassurance from a professional .
DEAR AMY : My husband didn ’ t smoke when we married .
He ’ s a one- to two-pack-a-day smoker now .
He smokes in “ his ” room .
I ask him if he ’ s smoking that he at least go out on the porch .
He makes a big deal about it , saying , “ Why can ’ t I smoke a cigarette in my own house ?
” I hate the smoke everywhere — in house , car , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get up in the morning and open my bedroom door , that ’ s all I can smell , and then I get nauseous !
My son ( who quit smoking last year ) said that when he ’ s around me I smell like an ashtray !
Help !
Both my husband and I have quite a few health problems .
I ’ ve talked with him about this numerous times !
What do you or your readers suggest ?
DEAR SMOKED OUT : Your husband ’ s smoking has created a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You ’ ve “ talked with him numerous times.
” Instead of talking , you should absolutely insist — every single day — that he not smoke inside the house .
You should make it too uncomfortable for your husband to smoke inside , and basically bug him enough to send him onto the porch .
Your son ( the former smoker ) should back you up on this .
Your husband has options for imbibing in his deadly habit — he can smoke outside .
If he continues to smoke inside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seriously limit your options .
DEAR AMY : You nailed it in the last paragraph of your response to “ Not Trying to be a B.
” A CEO I once worked for used to say , “ If you ’ re not exceeding your authority , you ’ re not doing your job.
” DEAR BEEN THERE : “ B ” was openly demonstrating her creativity and ambition .
I told her that some CEOs appreciate that — because it reminds them of themselves .
You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ask Amy , P.O .
Box 194 , Freeville , NY 13068 .
You can also follow her on Twitter @ askingamy or Facebook .

DEAR AMY: For several years now, my husband and I (senior citizens) have allowed a handyman to perform repairs around our house and business.
Last week, he told my husband that his sister had the coronavirus. My husband and I both told him that he should hold off completing the garage project that he had started at our house.
He became indignant and insisted that he was not the one that had the virus and that he hadn’t been in contact with his sister except for a job that he had done, supposedly, outside of her house a “couple of weeks ago.”
We insisted that he not come to our home for now.
Well, he came anyway and was furious at me especially, perceiving that I was the major influence in his loss of a few dollars a day on our garage project.
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A week later, he called my husband and they exchanged pleasantries. My husband said that he “sent his regards” to me.
Amy, my husband is a pushover and will just go on like nothing happened.
While I forgive this handyman, I feel he needs to learn a lesson that he can’t just rant, put us in jeopardy, and then a week later pretend that everything is just fine and resume work at our home.
I never want to hire him again, yet I know this will cause my husband to take his side because he’s a softie.
What would you do? Please advise.
Standing My Ground
DEAR STANDING: You haven’t “allowed” this man to do repairs. You have hired him to perform work at your home. There is a difference. You two aren’t doing one another favors — there is an exchange of money for service, and reasonable expectations and behavior on both sides are supposed to keep this relationship in balance.
Forget about trying to teach him a lesson. That’s not your job. He threatened you to the point where you felt the need to tell him you would call the police. If he considers you (rather than your husband) to be “the problem” here, then so be it.
He should be paid for the work he has done so far, and you and your husband should find someone else to complete the project.
If he is eager to keep you as clients, he should admit that his behavior was out of line and apologize, specifically to you, because he directed most of his anger toward you.
Granted, we’re all a little tense right now, but you and your pushover husband deserve this respect and reassurance from a professional.
DEAR AMY: My husband didn’t smoke when we married. He’s a one- to two-pack-a-day smoker now.
He smokes in “his” room. I ask him if he’s smoking that he at least go out on the porch. He makes a big deal about it, saying, “Why can’t I smoke a cigarette in my own house?”
I hate the smoke everywhere — in house, car, and on our clothes! When I get up in the morning and open my bedroom door, that’s all I can smell, and then I get nauseous!
My son (who quit smoking last year) said that when he’s around me I smell like an ashtray! Help! Both my husband and I have quite a few health problems.
I’ve talked with him about this numerous times!
What do you or your readers suggest?
Smoked Out
DEAR SMOKED OUT: Your husband’s smoking has created a significant health risk for both of you. You’ve “talked with him numerous times.” Instead of talking, you should absolutely insist — every single day — that he not smoke inside the house. You should make it too uncomfortable for your husband to smoke inside, and basically bug him enough to send him onto the porch.
Your son (the former smoker) should back you up on this.
Your husband has options for imbibing in his deadly habit — he can smoke outside. If he continues to smoke inside, your exposure to secondhand toxins might seriously limit your options.
DEAR AMY: You nailed it in the last paragraph of your response to “Not Trying to be a B.” A CEO I once worked for used to say, “If you’re not exceeding your authority, you’re not doing your job.”
Been There
DEAR BEEN THERE: “B” was openly demonstrating her creativity and ambition. I told her that some CEOs appreciate that — because it reminds them of themselves.
You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.


mercurynews--2020-05-30--Harriette Cole: I’m sorry for these young actors but I can’t do what they ask

DEAR HARRIETTE : I have an annual subscription to my local theater company .
This used to be a favorite activity for my husband and me , but everything is canceled now .
The company recently sent me a letter asking if I would donate the money I spent for the subscription so that it can try to stay in business .
It also asked if I would be willing to make a contribution , kind of a good-faith gesture to try to help the company stay afloat .
I totally understand the situation .
Most of the performers are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When they weren ’ t on stage , I bet most of them worked in restaurants and bars that are now closed .
I am happy to let them keep my subscription money , but I can ’ t afford to give more .
Things are tight at home for me , too .
How can I tell them without being rude ?
DEAR LIMITED GIFT : Be direct with the theater company .
Know that it will be appreciative that you are willing to donate your subscription money without the promise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in and of itself , is generous and thoughtful .
The fact that you are unable to give more is perfectly understandable .
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There is no one solution .
It ’ s tough , and we are doing our best .
Give yourself credit for being thoughtful and as generous as you can .
Write a note to the theater company expressing your gratitude for its creativity over time .
Describe what you can offer financially , and express that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wish the company well as it weathers this storm .
That ’ s sufficient .
DEAR HARRIETTE : I learned that one of my mother ’ s best friends is not doing well .
It sounds like she is physically ill and also suffering from dementia .
My mother is not well , either .
The two of them used to be so close .
Now I don ’ t even know if it is a good idea to put them on the phone with each other because they are both feeble .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ end up talking to each of them separately .
How much should I tell my mother about her friend ?
I am so unsure .
Obviously , they can ’ t visit each other .
Half the time , I don ’ t know what my mother retains anyway .
Should I make sure that she knows about her friend ’ s condition ?
DEAR KEEPING INFORMED : We never want to worry our elders , so it is good to be cautious .
But at the same time , you should let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffering .
Without giving her the blow-by-blow , tell her a bit about her friend ’ s condition .
If your mother is a praying woman , suggest that she offer a prayer for her friend .
If possible , facilitate a call between the two of them with you on the phone .
In this way , you can guide the conversation and also remember what was shared so that you can continue dialogue about it with your mother at another time .
Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and activate their dreams .
You can send questions to askharriette @ harriettecole.com or c/o Andrews McMeel Syndication , 1130 Walnut St. , Kansas City , MO 64106 .

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have an annual subscription to my local theater company. This used to be a favorite activity for my husband and me, but everything is canceled now.
The company recently sent me a letter asking if I would donate the money I spent for the subscription so that it can try to stay in business. It also asked if I would be willing to make a contribution, kind of a good-faith gesture to try to help the company stay afloat.
I totally understand the situation. Most of the performers are young up-and-comers who probably have nothing now. When they weren’t on stage, I bet most of them worked in restaurants and bars that are now closed.
I am happy to let them keep my subscription money, but I can’t afford to give more. Things are tight at home for me, too. How can I tell them without being rude?
Limited Gift
DEAR LIMITED GIFT: Be direct with the theater company. Know that it will be appreciative that you are willing to donate your subscription money without the promise of entertainment in return. That, in and of itself, is generous and thoughtful. The fact that you are unable to give more is perfectly understandable.
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Give yourself credit for being thoughtful and as generous as you can. Write a note to the theater company expressing your gratitude for its creativity over time. Describe what you can offer financially, and express that this is the limit for now. Wish the company well as it weathers this storm. That’s sufficient.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I learned that one of my mother’s best friends is not doing well. It sounds like she is physically ill and also suffering from dementia. My mother is not well, either.
The two of them used to be so close. Now I don’t even know if it is a good idea to put them on the phone with each other because they are both feeble. It’s really sad. I end up talking to each of them separately.
How much should I tell my mother about her friend? I am so unsure. Obviously, they can’t visit each other.
Half the time, I don’t know what my mother retains anyway. Should I make sure that she knows about her friend’s condition?
Keeping Informed
DEAR KEEPING INFORMED: We never want to worry our elders, so it is good to be cautious. But at the same time, you should let your mother know that her friend is suffering.
Without giving her the blow-by-blow, tell her a bit about her friend’s condition. If your mother is a praying woman, suggest that she offer a prayer for her friend. If possible, facilitate a call between the two of them with you on the phone. In this way, you can guide the conversation and also remember what was shared so that you can continue dialogue about it with your mother at another time.
Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams. You can send questions to askharriette@harriettecole.com or c/o Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.


mercurynews--2020-05-30--Miss Manners: They know I hate it, they do it anyway, and I’m going to explode

DEAR MISS MANNERS : My partner , my sister and my best friend all seem to think it ’ s OK to interrupt me when I ’ m saying something .
I was taught that it is extremely rude to interrupt and try very hard ( mostly successfully ) never to interrupt another person who is talking .
They all know that it bothers me , but they still do it .
I feel very disrespected , put down and offended when this happens , feeling that they don ’ t think anything I have to say is important or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my patience , and am afraid at some point I ’ m going to explode and tell all of them never to speak to me again until they can learn to let me finish a sentence .
What can I politely say or do to get it across to them that this is not OK with me ?
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GENTLE READER : One fortunate side effect of physical distancing , Miss Manners hears , is that the technical limitations of web conferencing have forced people to be more conscious of interruption — since two or more can not easily be heard over one another .
Miss Manners is hopeful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but will not hold her breath .
She suggests that you invoke this rule and practice with your circle : “ I am finding it very difficult to hear or talk with all of us going at once .
Perhaps we can take turns and make sure that each of us is finished speaking before the next one starts.
” If this fails , Miss Manners suggests that , rather than exploding , you stop talking — turn off your audio , as it were — and see how long it takes for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : My best friend since high school ( though we are not as close as we once were ) lives near our hometown , 2,000 miles from where I reside now .
I want to ask a question now , to be ready for the eventual day when I may need to act .
Though she and I speak on the phone and text/email infrequently , we visit each other every other year or so and exchange lovely gifts on holidays and birthdays .
In our teens and 20s , we were relatively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of birth .
When my father passed away about 12 years ago , I flew home for the wake and funeral , and my best friend and her husband attended .
They also sent a beautiful floral arrangement .
When the day comes that one or both of her parents passes , do I need to fly home for the occasion ?
It goes without saying that I would send lovely flowers .
But what else could I/should I do ?
GENTLE READER : If you are able to attend , it would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the past friendship .
But with some distance now , as long as you write a heartfelt condolence letter ( sending the aforementioned flowers would also be charming ) , that is sufficient .
One hopes that when it comes to attending funerals , family members are grateful for attendance , but not expecting it .
In a culture of counting “ likes ” as a measure of popularity , Miss Manners warns , a funeral is not the place to tally up .
Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , dearmissmanners @ gmail.com ; or through postal mail to Miss Manners , Andrews McMeel Syndication , 1130 Walnut St. , Kansas City , MO 64106 .

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: My partner, my sister and my best friend all seem to think it’s OK to interrupt me when I’m saying something.
I was taught that it is extremely rude to interrupt and try very hard (mostly successfully) never to interrupt another person who is talking. They all know that it bothers me, but they still do it.
I feel very disrespected, put down and offended when this happens, feeling that they don’t think anything I have to say is important or worth hearing.
I am rapidly losing my patience, and am afraid at some point I’m going to explode and tell all of them never to speak to me again until they can learn to let me finish a sentence.
What can I politely say or do to get it across to them that this is not OK with me?
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Miss Manners: She wants to turn our music festival into a get-drunk weekend Advice | Miss Manners: My rule is no gift for a second wedding, no attendance for a third GENTLE READER: One fortunate side effect of physical distancing, Miss Manners hears, is that the technical limitations of web conferencing have forced people to be more conscious of interruption — since two or more cannot easily be heard over one another. Miss Manners is hopeful that this mindfulness will carry over, but will not hold her breath.
She suggests that you invoke this rule and practice with your circle: “I am finding it very difficult to hear or talk with all of us going at once. Perhaps we can take turns and make sure that each of us is finished speaking before the next one starts.”
If this fails, Miss Manners suggests that, rather than exploding, you stop talking — turn off your audio, as it were — and see how long it takes for them to notice.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My best friend since high school (though we are not as close as we once were) lives near our hometown, 2,000 miles from where I reside now. I want to ask a question now, to be ready for the eventual day when I may need to act.
Though she and I speak on the phone and text/email infrequently, we visit each other every other year or so and exchange lovely gifts on holidays and birthdays.
In our teens and 20s, we were relatively close with each other’s families of birth. When my father passed away about 12 years ago, I flew home for the wake and funeral, and my best friend and her husband attended. They also sent a beautiful floral arrangement.
When the day comes that one or both of her parents passes, do I need to fly home for the occasion? It goes without saying that I would send lovely flowers. But what else could I/should I do?
GENTLE READER: If you are able to attend, it would be lovely, as a gesture of the past friendship. But with some distance now, as long as you write a heartfelt condolence letter (sending the aforementioned flowers would also be charming), that is sufficient.
One hopes that when it comes to attending funerals, family members are grateful for attendance, but not expecting it. In a culture of counting “likes” as a measure of popularity, Miss Manners warns, a funeral is not the place to tally up.
Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.


mercurynews--2020-05-30--Dear Abby: It’s like it wasn’t enough that she took my husband

DEAR ABBY : My former husband had an affair years ago , and when our divorce was final , he married the woman he was involved with .
I ’ ll call her “ Libby.
” Although I have moved on , it bothers me when she refers to my children as her children .
I have asked her to stop , but she continues to talk about “ her daughter ” and “ her son ” and insists it ’ s a term of endearment and it shouldn ’ t bother me .
My children don ’ t like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to get the world to believe they ’ re one big happy family , it isn ’ t working .
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It ’ s as if Libby not only took my husband , but she ’ s also claiming to be the mother of my children .
How should I handle this wretched person who refuses to get it ?
DEAR MOM : Libby gets it , and she may persist in doing it in order to get your goat .
But this is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s possible “ Stepmom ” may simply be trying to acknowledge her role in the parenting equation .
DEAR ABBY : Is it appropriate to confront someone in a restroom about not washing their hands , whether at work or in public ?
I noticed at work that some of my co-workers walk right past the sink or rinse their hands with water for a second and then leave .
I think washing your hands thoroughly with soap is more important now than ever , and not washing hands is a health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right .
It is a health hazard .
Everyone should realize that fact in light of the current health crisis .
According to the Mayo Clinic , unwashed hands are spreaders of disease , which is why medical personnel and workers in the food industry are urged to be diligent about it .
That said , I don ’ t think it would be prudent for you to assume the parental role and remind your co-workers to wash their hands after using the bathroom .
You might , however , suggest to your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working remotely , that it would be wise to issue a memo about the importance of frequent hand-washing .
DEAR ABBY : My sister , “ Camille , ” and I have almost nothing in common .
She lives far from where I do .
We have seen each other infrequently over the years , but when we have , she has always dropped a nasty comment or two , ridiculing me or my husband or our lifestyle .
She recently took early retirement and wants to come for a visit .
Another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now because working full-time was very stressful for her .
I gave up on a relationship with her long ago , and I have no desire to see or entertain her .
We didn ’ t even like each other as children .
Yet , I ’ m feeling guilty about saying no to her visit .
Is it OK to draw the line on contact with a family member ?
LEAVE ME ALONE IN WASHINGTON DEAR LEAVE : Yes , it is .
And it is also OK to tell her exactly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Abigail Van Buren , also known as Jeanne Phillips , and was founded by her mother , Pauline Phillips .
Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O .
Box 69440 , Los Angeles , CA 90069 .

DEAR ABBY: My former husband had an affair years ago, and when our divorce was final, he married the woman he was involved with. I’ll call her “Libby.”
Although I have moved on, it bothers me when she refers to my children as her children. I have asked her to stop, but she continues to talk about “her daughter” and “her son” and insists it’s a term of endearment and it shouldn’t bother me.
My children don’t like Libby, so if she’s trying to get the world to believe they’re one big happy family, it isn’t working.
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REAL MOM IN KENTUCKY
DEAR MOM: Libby gets it, and she may persist in doing it in order to get your goat. But this is not a battle you should pick. It’s possible “Stepmom” may simply be trying to acknowledge her role in the parenting equation.
DEAR ABBY: Is it appropriate to confront someone in a restroom about not washing their hands, whether at work or in public? I noticed at work that some of my co-workers walk right past the sink or rinse their hands with water for a second and then leave.
I think washing your hands thoroughly with soap is more important now than ever, and not washing hands is a health hazard.
WATCHING THE WASHING IN TEXAS
DEAR WATCHING: You are right. It is a health hazard. Everyone should realize that fact in light of the current health crisis.
According to the Mayo Clinic, unwashed hands are spreaders of disease, which is why medical personnel and workers in the food industry are urged to be diligent about it.
That said, I don’t think it would be prudent for you to assume the parental role and remind your co-workers to wash their hands after using the bathroom. You might, however, suggest to your boss, once people are no longer working remotely, that it would be wise to issue a memo about the importance of frequent hand-washing.
DEAR ABBY: My sister, “Camille,” and I have almost nothing in common. She lives far from where I do. We have seen each other infrequently over the years, but when we have, she has always dropped a nasty comment or two, ridiculing me or my husband or our lifestyle.
She recently took early retirement and wants to come for a visit. Another sister says Camille is much more relaxed now because working full-time was very stressful for her. I gave up on a relationship with her long ago, and I have no desire to see or entertain her. We didn’t even like each other as children. Yet, I’m feeling guilty about saying no to her visit.
Is it OK to draw the line on contact with a family member?
LEAVE ME ALONE IN WASHINGTON
DEAR LEAVE: Yes, it is. And it is also OK to tell her exactly why.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.


mercurynews--2020-05-30--Man who allegedly threatened to murder Jews and police sentenced in federal case over attempt to joi

Man who allegedly threatened to murder Jews and police sentenced in federal case over attempt to join army

OAKLAND — A Concord man known for allegedly threatening to murder Jewish people and cops at random was sentenced in his federal case Friday , for joining the army based on a falsified application .
Ross Anthony Farca , 24 , was sentenced to six months he ’ s already served in jail and ordered to pay $ 17,832 in restitution , for a conviction of making false statements to a government agency .
The six month sentence is the maximum Farca faced .
U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar , who handed down the sentence , said in court he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could only sentence Farca for his federal case , according to Jweekly .
Now , Farca is expected to be to the Martinez Detention Facility in Contra Costa County , where he faces charges of making criminal threats and illegal possession of an assault weapon .
Federal prosecutors say Farca claimed he falsely denied having consulted with a health care professional about an emotional or mental health condition , when he applied to join the army in 2017 .
In fact , Farca had seen a psychiatrist regularly six years prior .
Farca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but was discharged after getting into a fight at a training camp , according to court records .
The still-pending state charges allege that Farca made posts on an online video game platform known as Steam , where his screen name was “ Adolf Hitler ( ( ( 6 Million ) ) ) .
” In the posts , Farca said he wanted to mimic the Poway synagogue shooter “ except with a Nazi uniform on , ” and that he wanted “ a body count of at least 30 ( Jews @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , police allege .
Farca also said he was willing to shoot it out with the police .
When officers served a search warrant on the Concord home where he lived with his parents , they found an assault weapon he ’ d assembled himself , authorities said .
The posts also talked about how it would be cool to livestream the massacre while playing “ Nazi music.
” Farca has pleaded not guilty in state court and a trial date has not yet been set .

OAKLAND — A Concord man known for allegedly threatening to murder Jewish people and cops at random was sentenced in his federal case Friday, for joining the army based on a falsified application.
Ross Anthony Farca, 24, was sentenced to six months he’s already served in jail and ordered to pay $17,832 in restitution, for a conviction of making false statements to a government agency. The six month sentence is the maximum Farca faced.
U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar, who handed down the sentence, said in court he was aware of the threat charges but could only sentence Farca for his federal case, according to Jweekly.
Now, Farca is expected to be to the Martinez Detention Facility in Contra Costa County, where he faces charges of making criminal threats and illegal possession of an assault weapon.
Federal prosecutors say Farca claimed he falsely denied having consulted with a health care professional about an emotional or mental health condition, when he applied to join the army in 2017. In fact, Farca had seen a psychiatrist regularly six years prior.
Farca was granted admission to the U.S. Army, but was discharged after getting into a fight at a training camp, according to court records.
The still-pending state charges allege that Farca made posts on an online video game platform known as Steam, where his screen name was “Adolf Hitler (((6 Million))).” In the posts, Farca said he wanted to mimic the Poway synagogue shooter “except with a Nazi uniform on,” and that he wanted “a body count of at least 30 (Jews),” using anti-Jewish slurs throughout, police allege.
Farca also said he was willing to shoot it out with the police. When officers served a search warrant on the Concord home where he lived with his parents, they found an assault weapon he’d assembled himself, authorities said.
The posts also talked about how it would be cool to livestream the massacre while playing “Nazi music.”
Farca has pleaded not guilty in state court and a trial date has not yet been set.


mercurynews--2020-05-30--Woman attacked in Vallejo last month dies; suspect was gunned down by six cops

A Vallejo woman who was kidnapped , beaten and left wrapped in a blanket on the side of a road in the East Bay hills , has died , Vallejo police confirmed this week .
Vallejo police spokeswoman Brittany Jackson said the 29-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries in an Alameda County hospital last week after being allegedly attacked by Juan Ayon-Barraza , 24 , on the morning of April 16 as the two went to have breakfast in the city of Vallejo .
Ayon-Barraza , 24 , was shot and killed later that day after leading Oakland officers on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — five from Oakland police and one from Richmond — fired at Ayon-Barraza , after he allegedly raised a gun at officers .
The woman ’ s name has not been made public .
Neither Jackson nor the Solano County Coroner have agreed to release it .
The woman had been in critical condition for more than a month , after a hectic day that started when Ayon-Barraza allegedly attacked her for still-undisclosed reasons , and ended when he was shot and killed by officers in Richmond .
On the afternoon of April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman just a short distance from the unincorporated Contra Costa town of Canyon .
Minutes later , Oakland police located Ayon-Barraza near the Highway 13/24 junction , heading toward Interstate 580 , and began chasing him .
When the chase got to Richmond , Ayon-Barraza ran over two Oakland cops , which was caught on video .
One of the officers suffered broken bones in his leg .
The chase ended at South 37th Street and Stege Avenue in Richmond , where six officers — five from Oakland and one from Richmond , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ p.m. Police say Ayon-Barraza raised his pistol at the officers before they opened fire .
Authorities initially believed Ayon-Barraza fired at the officers , but now say it ’ s unclear whether he did or simply brandished the gun .
Police later determined Ayon-Barraza attacked the woman earlier in the day .
The woman told family members she was getting breakfast with Ayon-Barraza earlier in the day .
Authorities have not revealed how the two knew each other .
A short time later , Ayon-Barraza called the woman ’ s family member and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to be extremely concerned for her well-being , ” a police news release says .
The family confronted Ayon-Barraza in person , but he ran from them .
At the time , the woman was taken to the hospital in critical condition .

A Vallejo woman who was kidnapped, beaten and left wrapped in a blanket on the side of a road in the East Bay hills, has died, Vallejo police confirmed this week.
Vallejo police spokeswoman Brittany Jackson said the 29-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries in an Alameda County hospital last week after being allegedly attacked by Juan Ayon-Barraza, 24, on the morning of April 16 as the two went to have breakfast in the city of Vallejo.
Ayon-Barraza, 24, was shot and killed later that day after leading Oakland officers on a chase to Richmond. Six officers — five from Oakland police and one from Richmond — fired at Ayon-Barraza, after he allegedly raised a gun at officers.
The woman’s name has not been made public. Neither Jackson nor the Solano County Coroner have agreed to release it.
The woman had been in critical condition for more than a month, after a hectic day that started when Ayon-Barraza allegedly attacked her for still-undisclosed reasons, and ended when he was shot and killed by officers in Richmond.
On the afternoon of April 16, Ayon-Barraza was spotted dumping the woman just a short distance from the unincorporated Contra Costa town of Canyon. Minutes later, Oakland police located Ayon-Barraza near the Highway 13/24 junction, heading toward Interstate 580, and began chasing him.
When the chase got to Richmond, Ayon-Barraza ran over two Oakland cops, which was caught on video. One of the officers suffered broken bones in his leg.
The chase ended at South 37th Street and Stege Avenue in Richmond, where six officers — five from Oakland and one from Richmond, fatally shot the man sometime after 7:30 p.m. Police say Ayon-Barraza raised his pistol at the officers before they opened fire. Authorities initially believed Ayon-Barraza fired at the officers, but now say it’s unclear whether he did or simply brandished the gun.
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The woman told family members she was getting breakfast with Ayon-Barraza earlier in the day. Authorities have not revealed how the two knew each other. A short time later, Ayon-Barraza called the woman’s family member and “made an unsettling comment — causing them to be extremely concerned for her well-being,” a police news release says.
The family confronted Ayon-Barraza in person, but he ran from them. At the time, the woman was taken to the hospital in critical condition.