Australian residential developer AVJennings says it has returned to profit for the six months to 31 December 2009 on the back of major structural changes and a resilient Australian housing market.
AVJennings says it returned a pre-tax profit of $3.9 million ($3.2 million after tax) due to improved margins, reduced costs and a greater emphasis on project management fees. This compares with a pre-tax loss of $13.8 million ($9.7 million after tax) for the same period last year.
ISLAMABAD – On the recommendation of Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani President Asif Ali Zardari has returned the summary sent by Chief Justice for elevation of Lahore High Court judge Justice Saqib Nisar to Supreme Court with the request to reconsider his earlier recommendation so that the most senior judge in the Lahore High Court be elevated to the apex court.
According to a handout of Ministry of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, PM Gilani, keeping in view the lego-constitutional position has advised President Zardari to request the Chief Justice to reconsider his recommendations dated Dec 19, 2009 regarding the elevation of LHC judge Justice Mian Saqib Nisar as judge Supreme Court of Pakistan. Acting on the advice of Premier Gilani, President Asif Zardari has returned the Chief JusticeÂ’s summary with the request to reconsider it and make recommendation afresh so that the most senior judge of Lahore High Court be elevated to the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
The recommendation of the Chief Justice to appoint Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, Senior Judge of the Lahore High Court as Judge of the Supreme Court was duly considered by the Prime Minister and the President. The Prime Minister of Pakistan keeping in view the legal position and the guidelines given in the Al-Jehad Trust Case PLD-1996 by the Supreme Court of Pakistan that primacy in the matter of elevation of High Court judges to the Supreme Court has to be given on the basis of seniority, the statement further stated.
“The most senior judge in the High Court has to be elevated to the Supreme Court, unless found to be unsuitable by the Chief Justice for such elevation,” it was further stated. Justice Khwaja Muhammad Sharif, Chief Justice of Lahore High Court, is the most senior judge and therefore, it is his right to be elevated to the Supreme Court.
LET’S PARTY LIKE IT’S 1997!
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The all-female artist Lilith Fair, the touring festival that helped cement the commercial fortunes of co-founder Sarah McLachlan, will relaunch in Summer 2010. McLachlan will be joined by original Lilith vets Indigo Girls and Sheryl Crow. While dates haven’t been announced yet, we do know there will be multiple stages on this amphitheatre tour, and various stops will include Emmylou Harris, Mary J. Blige, Tegan & Sara and Erykah Badu. The original Lilith Fair ran from 1997-1999 and was one of the highest grossing touring festivals ever.
An Irish aid worker who was subject to mock executions during a gruelling 107 days in captivity in Darfur arrived home Tuesday to an emotional reunion with her family in Dublin, officials said. Sharon Commins and her Ugandan colleague Hilda Kawuki were seized by a gang of armed men on July 3
Former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi is taking on an unlikely new role – as the voice of the cult cartoon superhero Ultraman King.
Three years after stepping down as prime minister and only weeks after retiring from politics, the retired silver-haired reformer with an Elvis Presley obsession has been unveiled as the voice of the [...]
Fit-again skipper Younis Khan has returned to bolster Pakistan in today’s high-pressure Champions Trophy match against India in Centurion. The reliable middle-order batsman missed his team’s opening game against the West Indies in Johannesburg on Wednesday due to a finger injury, making way for
More than a year after locking doors and ripping down racy posters because of Taliban threats, cinema is once again attracting excited men in Pakistan’s Swat valley. Mingora, the capital of the northwest district formerly overrun by Islamist gunmen determined to enforce sharia law and ban
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The boldly inventive improvisations of guitarist Wayne Krantz have long held a fascination for fans of dynamic, uncompromised music. Ex-Sideman with Steely Dan, Michael Brecker , Billy Cobham and many others, Krantz has focused on live performance for nearly two decades, holding down a residency at New York City’s 55 Bar and documenting the shows via a series of CDs and downloads available exclusively on his website. Now, with Krantz Carlock Lefebvre he is returning to a recording studio to document his own music for the first time in over fifteen years.
Available August 18, 2009, Krantz Carlock Lefebvre features Krantz as one-third of a longstanding trio that also includes virtuoso drummer Keith Carlock (Sting, James Taylor) and bassist extraordinaire Tim Lefebvre (Chris Botti, Uri Caine), which was first convened in 1997. Cut live in the studio and then augmented by overdubs, the result is Krantz’s most personal statement yet, more strongly rooted in composition while still rich with the improvisational nuances that make his live performances so riveting.
The sound of three musicians both in synch and unafraid to challenge one another is captured with gripping immediacy on Krantz Carlock Lefebvre – an album that handily defies categorization.
The Hungarian Grand Prix last weekend was supposed to be remembered as Jaime Alguersuari’s race. The 19-year-old Spaniard became the youngest driver to race in Formula One when he represented Toro Rosso at the Hungaroring on Sunday. But by the time the cars were lined up on the grid to begin
After a week in the fast lane, Jon Gosselin returned to suburban life with his kids Tuesday.
The father of eight, who has been spending time in Saint-Tropez, Manhattan and the Hamptons, arrived back at the family home in Wernersville, Pa., ar…
Jam in the Dam Returns in 2101 with Umphrey’s McGee, YMSB, Claypool, NMS
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Jam in the Dam is back! After taking 2009 off while founder Armand Sadlier recovered from serious health issues, the 2010 event will return to Amsterdam’s Melkweg from March 21-23. Artists set to perform include: Umphrey’s McGee, Yonder Mountain String Band, Les Claypool, The New Mastersounds, and The Bridge. Brendan Bayliss and Jeff Austin will also perform as an acoustic duo. Travel packages are available through Consider It Dan.
Check our coverage of the 2008 JitD here.
Wolfmother Tour With The Killers Before Releasing New Album
Cosmic Egg, On October 13
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The Australian rock outlaws that comprise Wolfmother are back together – minus two founding members – ready to release a new body of work and spend some time on the road. The band will preview new material on the road this summer, with a run of shows alongside The Killers. For the six shows in support of The Killers the Aussies will unveil new songs they’ve spent months recording in L.A.
Fans in L.A. can experience the whole album set to mind-blowing visuals on July 27 at the Laserium CyberTheater at the historic Vine Theater in Hollywood. Wolfmother also plays August 22 at KROQ’s Epicenter ’09 festival at the Fairplex at Pomona in California.
The Grammy-winning four-piece recently dropped teaser track “Back Round” on iTunes, MySpace.com/wolfmother and wolfmother.com. Wolfmother is also opening for AC/DC on its “Black Ice Tour,” beginning in February in 2010. The down-under tour sold out faster than any other tour in the Australia’s history.
Led by hirsute shredder Andrew Stockdale, the band cooked Cosmic Egg for three years, taking time to lock in a permanent lineup and build on the self-titled album that gave the world the insta-classic and much overplayed track “Woman.” Wolfmother recorded over the course of two months with heralded U.K. producer Alan Moulder (Smashing Pumpkins, The Killers, My Bloody Valentine). His sweeping and storied career as an iconic record-maker coupled with Wolfmother’s immortal song craft add up to nothing short of a truly enjoyable listen.
Wolfmother plans to headline a U.S. tour after the album’s release later this year.
Tour Dates:
08/22/09 Sat Pomona Fairplex Pomona, CA
08/31/09 Mon Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, MD
09/01/09 Tue Nikon at Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, NY
09/02/09 Wed PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, NJ
09/04/09 Fri TD BankNorth Garden Boston, MA
09/05/09 Sat Jacques Cartier Pier Montreal, QC
09/06/09 Sun Molson Amphitheatre Toronto, ON
09/17/09 Thu Tivoli Theatre Brisbane, AU
09/19/09 Sat Enmore Theatre Sydney, AU
09/23/09 Wed The Capitol Theatre Perth, AU
09/24/09 Thu HQ Complex Adelaide, AU
09/25/09 Fri The Palace Melbourne, AU
09/26/09 Sat The Pier Hotel Frankston, AU
10/31/09 Sat City Park New Orleans, LA
02/11/10 Thu Etihad Stadium Melbourne, AU
02/13/10 Sat Etihad Stadium Melbourne, AU
02/15/10 Mon Etihad Stadium Melbourne, AU
02/18/10 Thu ANZ Stadium Sydney, AU
02/20/10 Sat ANZ Stadium Sydney, AU
02/22/10 Mon ANZ Stadium Sydney, AU
02/25/10 Thu Queensland Sport & Athletics Centre Brisbane, AU
02/27/10 Sat Queensland Sport & Athletics Centre Brisbane, AU
03/02/10 Tue Adelaide Oval Adelaide, AU
03/06/10 Sat Subiaco Oval Perth, AU
03/08/10 Mon Subiaco Oval Perth, AU
WASHINGTON — Robert Byrd, the longest serving senator in history, has returned to the chamber after being absent for weeks due to illness.
The 91-year-old West Virginia Democrat, in a wheelchair, cast his first vote since May on an amen…
President Obama obviously doesn’t have enough time to watch TV regularly. But when he does, he’s said in several recent interviews, he tries to catch HBO’s Entourage.
Andy Murray once again fills the prime time viewing slot on Centre Court late on Saturday, while five-time women’s champion Venus Williams will have revenge on her mind against Carla Suarez Navarro. World number three Murray plays fiery Serbian 30th seed Viktor Troicki, seen arguing with an
