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‘Razz (The) Documentary’: Revered DC band, from ‘explosive’ to fizzle

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:51:12 GMT

Any fan of D.C.’s 1980s punk and new wave music scene has likely heard of Razz — the explosive and original band destined to be the next big thing.Yet, many of those entertained and fascinated by Razz — including me — never got the chance to see them, between their start in 1971 and breakup in late 1979.Spoiler alert: The D.C.-area band regarded by many as most-likely to reach rock stardom, didn’t.Yet, Razz’s impact continues to fuel interest about the band that became an area phenomenon, amid a club scene dominated by cover bands and a record industry that found them impossible to label.Saturday, filmmakers Jeff Krulik and Richard Taylor will screen an extended director’s cut of “Razz (The) Documentary,” at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, Maryland.“When you saw Razz at a small place, like The Keg (in Georgetown), or Childe Harold (in Dupont Circle) or the Psychedelly (in Bethesda), the experience was ‘this is incredible — this is nat...

Moog: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:51:12 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Moog Inc. (MOG.A) on Friday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $43 million.The New York-based company said it had net income of $1.34 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.42 per share.The results matched Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of $1.42 per share.The aerospace contractor posted revenue of $836.8 million in the period.Moog expects full-year earnings to be $5.70 per share, with revenue expected to be $3.19 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MOG.A at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MOG.ASource

Imperial Oil: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:51:12 GMT

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Imperial Oil Ltd. (IMO) on Friday reported first-quarter profit of $923 million.On a per-share basis, the Calgary, Alberta-based company said it had profit of $1.58.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.45 per share.The oil and gas and petroleum products company posted revenue of $8.96 billion in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $11.38 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on IMO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/IMOSource

Home favorite Park Sang-hyun ties lead at Korea Championship

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:51:12 GMT

INCHEON, South Korea (AP) — The Korea Championship has a home player atop the leaderboard after Park Sang-hyun’s 25-foot putt for birdie to finish his second round on Friday.Park shot a 3-under 69 and joined Yannik Paul (68) at 8 under overall at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club.“I want to prove that Korean players can have a chance to win on the (European) tour,” Park said. “I think other players feel the same and that is why a lot of Korean players are playing well at the moment.”Antoine Rozner started the second round with a four-stroke lead after an opening 63 but couldn’t follow that up, shooting 74 — including a triple-bogey 7 at the par-4 No. 9 after going out of bounds — to drop into a share of third place with Mike Lorenzo-Vera (65). The two Frenchmen are one shot behind the leaders.“It’s never easy to come back after such a low score as yesterday, but I felt pretty good,” Rozner said. “And to be honest, after seven holes, I was hitting some amazing shots and...

Berlin sees 10th day of road blockades by climate activists

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:51:12 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — Climate activists staged a 10th straight day of protests in Berlin, blocking key roads during rush hour and bringing parts of the German capital to a standstill Friday before being removed by police.Members of the Last Generation group glued themselves to the road, causing a traffic jam for commuters driving into the city. The group wants to draw attention to the threat of global warming and the need for governments to step up measures to curb greenhouse gas emissions.At a crossing in the north of the capital, many drivers waited patiently for police to clear the road, though some hurled abuse at the activists, calling them “terrorists” and “scum.” Several pedestrians applauded the protesters, giving them a thumbs-up, while one passerby offered them food and water.Last Generation has acknowledged that its protests are provocative, but it argues that by stirring friction it can encourage debate within society about climate change.“Sure, there are those who insult or cri...

Arrest made following motorcyclist killed in Miami hit-and-run

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:51:12 GMT

An arrest was made Friday after a man was killed in Miami while riding his motorcycle. Elton Suarezmesa is being charged after he fled the scene of the crash.City of Miami Police units responded to the scene of the crash along West Flagler Street, near 47th Avenue, Thursday morning.Edgar Suarez, 50, was the victim of the hit-and-run that was captured by surveillance cameras from a nail salon across the street. Suarezmesa was driving a red Toyota Sedan when he collided with Suarez, pinning him underneath his car, at around 4:30 a.m. According to loved ones Suarez was on his way to work at Miami International Airport at the time.The driver hopped out of his car seconds after impact and walked around the vehicle. After grabbing several items from the front seat, he took off running.“He basically left this person lifeless on the floor, did not call 911, did not assist in any way,” said Miami Police Capt. Freddie Cruz, “so that’s very disturbing that another human being would do that.”Su...

BBC Chairman Richard Sharp quits over report into Boris Johnson loan

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:51:12 GMT

LONDON — BBC Chairman Richard Sharp will resign after a damning report into his appointment at the top of the U.K.’s public broadcaster, and a bitter row over a six-figure loan to Boris Johnson.Sharp, an ex-investment banker and Conservative donor, secured the top scrutiny role at the public broadcaster in February 2021, in a move signed off by the then-prime minister.But, in a report published Friday, independent barrister Adam Heppinstall found Sharp failed to declare two “potential perceived conflicts of interest” when going through the appointments process for the BBC post. Sharp confirmed he would stand down at the end of June, although said the breach was “inadvertent and not material.”The findings in part relate to Johnson’s securing of an £800,000 loan from the financier Sam Blyth while prime minister, first brought to light through reporting by the Sunday Times. Sharp introduced Blyth to the U.K.’s top civil servant, Cabinet Secretary Simon Case, to discuss the ...

Police searching for suspect in connection with threat made at Flames Restaurant in Roxbury

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:51:12 GMT

Boston Police are searching for a suspect in connection with a threat that was made Monday night at Flames Restaurant in Roxbury. Police say the incident occurred on just before 9 p.m. at the Huntington Avenue establishment. The suspect fled the scene on foot toward South Huntington Avenue. The suspect is described as a man wearing a white and green hat, black shirt, gray pants, and black sneakers.Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at (617) 343-4275.Those who wish to assist in the investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

Bicyclist seriously injured after being hit by car in Attleboro

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:51:12 GMT

A bicyclist is seriously injured after being hit by a car in Attleboro Thursday night, according to police. Police say the incident happened on Lamb Street. The victim was taken to the hospital and their condition is unknown at this time. It is unclear if the driver remained on scene or if they will face any charges. No additional information has been released.

Heat’s ‘psychotic’ truth with Jimmy Butler, ‘He is us, we are him’

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:51:12 GMT

Being a teammate is the starting point. It means a willingness to work with others. It is, in many ways, the NBA bare minimum.Being a game mate is what differentiates Jimmy Butler, committing to make teammates better, willing to carry them on his back when needed.It is why Butler and the Miami Heat find themselves in a better place than many expected as April turns to May, ready to open their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series Sunday at 1 p.m. against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.“I’ve said it a lot about how I feel about Jimmy, that he is us, we are him,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said, with the Heat beginning their second-round preparation Friday at the Kaseya Center. “I respect him so much as being such a unique, world-class, elite competitor.“A lot of players can play the game of basketball in this league. He needs to win. That’s a different language.”It is a language that resonates in the locker ro...