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Davanti Drives UHP Innovation with Protoura Sport Evo
Davanti Tyres has recently launched the Protoura Sport Evo, its latest flagship ultra-high performance (UHP) summer tyre. Building upon the success of the original Protoura Sport introduced in 2021, the Evo model presents UHP and SUV vehicle owners with a significant performance and safety upgrade compared to previous-generation fitments. The tyre is engineered to set new standards in handling, braking and driving confidence across both wet and dry conditions.
Alliance Expands Agriflex+ 363 Range
Alliance is extending its Agriflex+ 363 XT and Agriflex+ 363 row-crop tyre range with six higher load-index specifications in response to the growing size and capacity of self-propelled sprayers. Modern sprayers are carrying larger tanks and operating with longer booms. These developments increase the loads placed on their tyres and raise the need for stable behaviour when the machine is fully loaded and the boom is extended.
Independent Tests Confirm Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 Performance
According to Apollo Tyres, the class-leading capabilities of the all-new Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 premium ultra-high-performance (UHP) all-season tyre have been confirmed by a series of independent tests conducted in Spain and Finland. The tyre was found to set new benchmarks for wet braking performance and, in the snow, achieved the fastest handling lap times when pitched against four leading all-season competitors.
Linglong Tire Captures Value for Money Award in the AvD Winter Tyre Test
Linglong Tire has been announced as the winner in the value-for-money category of the latest winter tyre test conducted by the Automobile Club of Germany (AvD). In the 2026 test of tyres in size 225/45 R17 94V/W, the Linglong Sport Master Winter received an overall score of 4.2 out of a maximum possible 5 points and won the price-performance category in a field that included 14 models from other manufacturers.
Bridgestone Begins New Formula E Tyre Era
Bridgestone will embark on a new journey as the sole tyre supplier for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the world’s leading all-electric motorsport championship, from the 2026/27 Season. The upcoming Formula E season will see the introduction of the new GEN4 racing car, which sets a new benchmark for speed, sustainability and innovation in motorsport.
New Study Reveals Tyres are an important issue in Europe’s Economy
A new UK-based Oxford Economics study highlights the tyre industry’s dependence on imported materials, growing exposure to imported finished products and the need to retain advanced production and innovation capacity in Europe. The study entitled The Critical Importance of the EU Tyre Industry identifies three principal findings: The economic stakes extend much further than tyre manufacturing.
Westlake reflects on its New Gen II Truck Tyres at IAA
WESTLAKE concluded its participation at IAA Transportation 2026, where the brand showcased its latest Gen II commercial truck tyre developments together with its partners Interpneu and Pneuhage Fleet Solution. During the event Westlake presented four new products, the WSL2 steer tyre, WDL2+ drive tyre, WTL2 wide-base trailer tyre and WTR PRO trailer tyre, highlighting two key areas of development for European fleets: lower rolling resistance and higher mileage performance.
Pittwater Online News
A great night was had by all 60 locals who attended the screening of the documentary "Lions Holiday'' at the AGM of the Avalon Beach Historical Society last Tuesday evening, September 8. In 1971 the Avalon Lions Club arranged for 100 young Aboriginal children from Brewarinna, Warren and other far-west areas to visit the area and stay with local families for 10 days.
GPC3-specific dnTGFβRII-armoured CAR T cells for hepatocellular carcinoma
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Abstract Glypican-3 (GPC3) is highly expressed in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), making it an attractive target for chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy; however, this approach has previously shown limited clinical efficacy, potentially owing to high levels of transforming growth factor-β (TGFβ) in the tumour microenvironment1,2,3,4. We therefore engineered CAR T cells with a dominant-negative TGFβ receptor II, which showed enhanced antitumour activity in preclinical studies5.
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From the Pulpit: Give grace as God has given us
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From the Pulpit: Jesus offers us hope of comfort through His presence
Two weeks ago, on the longest and darkest day of the year (Dec.
From the Pulpit: 'Joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer'
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Celebrating 10 Years of Lifecycle Advantage: A Decade of Innovation and Success Original
A decade. Ten years. 40 quarters. 120 months. However you measure it, that’s a remarkable milestone. This year, I am proud to mark a decade of Cisco Lifecycle Advantage—a journey defined by innovation, growth, and shared success. It’s hard to believe 10 years ago, “digital customer experience” was something we mainly talked about in future tense.
Antioxidant Poly(propylene sulfide) Nanoparticles Ameliorate Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury and Improve Porcine Kidney Function Post-Transplantation
Biological and Medical Applications of Materials and InterfacesOctober 15, 2025 John P.
The Next Frontier of Customer Success for Partners
The customer success landscape is rapidly transforming into a digital-first model, driven by the need for scalable, cost-effective practices and growing customer preference for self-serve experiences. According to TSIA’s State of Customer Success 2025 report, a strategic shift toward digital-led engagements is emerging.
Explaining Strategic Theory
The term ‘strategy’ must be one of the most commonly used terms in public discourse. It is employed to refer to anything from state policy, business plans, to personal choices. Yet few appreciate what this term really means, and what it implies as an approach to the study of social phenomena. Read Full Article » Show comments Hide Comments Related Articles
From the Pulpit: Devastating unforgiveness
Harboring unforgiveness is spiritually devastating. Consider the sobering words of Jesus when his followers asked him to teach them how to pray: “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” In other words, we’re prayerfully asking God to forgive us in the same manner and degree that we’re forgiving others who have wronged us.
Scleroderma Renal Crisis: Clues From the Physical Exam
Scleroderma renal crisis (SRC) is a rare, life-threatening complication of systemic sclerosis (SSc) and can sometimes be the first manifestation of the disease.1 A 56-year-old female presented with acute encephalopathy requiring intubation and a systolic blood pressure of 230 mmHg; no information was available about her medical history. Physical examination revealed foreshortened fingers (Figure 1A) and salt-and-pepper skin changes (Figure 1B) without sclerodactyly.
The strange silence of Suella
SUELLA Braverman is potentially a central figure in the reconstruction in British politics of ‘the right’. She was also at the centre of historic events in 2020 as the Attorney General, principal law officer of the Boris Johnson government, when normal standards of legality were suspended, and no one knows what she advised. In November 2020 I wrote to her (the subject of an earlier article in TCW) pointing to the serious potential for infringement of informed consent over the covid shot roll-out.
Evolve Medical Education - Evolve Medical Education
Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to: Describe the prevalence, etiology, and pathophysiology of IgG4-related disease Identify the individual organ manifestations/clinical features that may support a diagnosis of IgG4-related disease Outline the diseases and/or conditions whose manifestations have substantial overlap with IgG4-RD Analyze clinical, serological, histopathological, and radiological findings to facilitate early diagnosis of patients with IgG4-related...
Senior Tory Politicians are ‘Entwined in the Workings of WHO and Gavi, Both Heavily Bankrolled by Bill Gates.’
Breaking News Despite receiving a petition with over 100,000 signatures, a few weeks ago, the UK parliament refused to hold a debate about the UK’s continued membership of the World Health Organisation.
The Rise of Digital Customer Experience
Digital customer experience (DCX) is a hot topic these days. As a digital team leader at Cisco, I was recently asked to speak about it at an industry conference. You should know that when I’m put in front of an audience, I often lean on hyperbole as a verbal crutch to help sell a point. I opened that speech with a bold overstatement, hoping to elicit a few laughs: Surprisingly, no one in the crowd seemed amused. Instead, almost everyone nodded their head in agreement.
Hip to be square: The not-so-ordinary 4″ square IPS TFT display
With the escalating demand for electric vehicles (EVs), there’s been a substantial rise in the need for efficient and user-friendly EV charging stations. One of the critical components of these stations is their display units, which provide necessary information like charging status, billing details, and instructions. This case study analyses the application of a specific 4″ 1×1 aspect ratio IPS TFT LCD display in EV charging stations, outlining its key features and benefits.
Comments Off When They Go Off Script: Steve Kirsch Exposes Dorit Reiss
Paid or not Dorit Rubinsten Reiss, associate professor of law at UC Hastings, has emerged in recent months as one of the most strident advocates of compliance with the US vaccine schedule, and is likely to be prominent in the debate over the fairness and integrity of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation in advance of the Congressional hearing in December.
Milner et al v. Eagle Materials Inc et al
May 15, 2023 Filing 8 NOTICE (other) by Lyndell Cole re #1 Notice of Removal,, Defendant Lyndell Cole's Notice in Lieu of a Responsive Pleading Because He is a Fraudulently Joined Defendant (Stone, John) May 15, 2023 Filing 7 NOTICE (other) by John Toler re #1 Notice of Removal,, Defendant John Toler's Notice in Lieu of a Responsive Pleading Because He is a Fraudulently Joined Defendant (Stone, John) May 15, 2023 Filing 6 NOTICE (other) by Titus Overman re #1 Notice of Removal,, Defendant...
Modern Jewish Literature | London School of Jewish Studies
For all literature lovers to meet and share insights into books. Dealing with an internationally renowned and often recently published book of Jewish interest each week, fiction and non-fiction, we discuss extracts, characters and theories, thinking about 'how to read' as well as what we read.
FME Compare polygons from two datasets
Asked today Viewed 5 times I'm trying to compare and see what the differences are between polygons from two different datasets, they have matching unique IDs. What I want to end up with are features where the two polygons don't match. What I have tried so far using FME; Feed both datasets into a AreaOnAreaOverlayer, use a Tester to seperate the polygons that are the same to polygons that differ from each other. However, in some cases there are more than one polygons on top of each other.
Two Days to Respond to the British Government Digital ID Consultation
By John Stone The British Government Digital ID consultation closes tomorrow March 1 - please don’t miss your final opportunity to comment. In addition to filling out a questionnaire as I did a few days ago and published my answers (see below), it is also possible to send an email comment (this address). I have sent a further general comment: This is about data enslavement, not convenience.
On the Way to Total Globalist Control: My Response to the British Government Digital ID Consultation
By John Stone British citizens should take every opportunity to respond the British governments proposals to control them through Digital ID in a consultation which closes on Tuesday March 1. What is most essential is to respond in numbers to this latest attempted power grab, which is of course being ignored by legacy media.
Monarchy: Pressures and Discretion
By John Stone “Prayers for Elizabeth and her family and all concerned.
Revised Version: The British Government, the World Health Organization and the Global Coup of 2020
Early "Monday" publication for UK. As ever, thank you to John Stone. By John Stone In March 2020 the British Government decided to impose lockdown on the determination of the WHO against the advice of its own medical experts including Sir Chris Whitty - the experts then followed the policy, subordinating their judgment to the outside agency.
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British Drug Regulator (MHRA) Develops, Manufactures and Sells Its Own Biological Products Including Vaccines
By John Stone (UPDATE) It is disturbing to have confirmed by Megan Redshaw’s article in The Defender yesterday (June 27) that it will be the Gates/WHO/MHRA polio vaccine which is being rolled out in the UK which according to Dr Mark Bailey is not “proved” or in layman’s language “experimental”.
Freedom to Burn: Mining Propaganda, Fossil Capital, and the Australian Neoliberals
DRAFT forthcoming in: Slobodian, Q. & Plehwe, D. Market Civilisaons: Neoliberals East and South, New York: Zone.
Here’s the Dish: Saiguette’s Bun Noodle with Grilled Chicken, Side of Shrimp Dumplings
Posted on May 16, 2022 at 11:16 am by West Side Rag By John Stone As the warmer weather arrives, there is one dish (or combination of dishes) that leaps to the top of the list for my wife and me: Saiguette’s Bun noodle with grilled chicken together with steamed “moon” dumplings (shrimp filling). The menu lists the bun thus: “Room temperature rice vermicelli w.
Why were Ingredients Associated with Clots Permitted in Covid Injections?: the British Regulator Stonewalls
Why were ingredients known to be associated with clots permitted in Covid injections?: the British regulator stonewalls By John Stone This is a matter I first wrote about a year ago: as reports began to accumulate of clotting in recipients of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid injection a well-known biochemist pointed out to me that adenovirus component present in this product (as well as the Johnson & Johnson and Sputnik) had been a known risk for thrombocytopenia for two decades before these...
AoA Submission on the Terms of Reference for the United Kingdom Covid Inquiry led by Baroness Hallett
Note: See the Covid Inquiry Terms of Reference announcement on 10 March, below John Stone's submission. By John Stone The consultation closes 11.59pm UK time April 7. Submissions can be made until that time here. These are the substantive points I have made to the inquiry on behalf of Age of Autism on their questionnaire. Please explain why you think the draft Terms of Reference do not cover all the areas that the Inquiry should address.
Re: I am struggling to understand why patients decide not to get the covid vaccine
Dear Editor I share with the author of this article [1] the desire to be safe, but have there not been many articles even within the confines of the BMJ which have cast doubt on whether the vaccine roll out was a realistic path to this objective?
Johnson, hate-speak and the vaccine victims
LAST week found Professor Martin Kulldorff of Harvard Medical School complaining in the Spectator about censorship of debate and the death of the science, scalded by an ad hominem attack in BMJ Opinion on the scientists of the Great Barrington Declaration – such as himself, Sunetra Gupta and Jay Battacharaya – who had advocated against prolonged global lockdown. It was ironic then to see Kulldorff’s article tweeted by Spectator editor Fraser Nelson, who described it as ‘fascinating’.
Should we not take children out of the war on disease? This is a messy story
Dear Editor 55.6% of all fatal reports on the United States Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) begun in 1990 are now for Covid products rolled out since just last December (10,991/19,820) [1,2]. The United Kingdom Yellow Card system has by now returned more than 300,000 cards for the products, with more than a million adverse reactions and 1,470 in which the patient was recorded as having died shortly after vaccination [3].
5 ways IT service providers can support hybrid cloud strategies
Interxion’s John Stone explores the key areas IT service providers need to think about as the use of hybrid cloud continues to grow. The American computer scientist, Alan Kay once wrote, “The only way you can predict the future is to build it.” Cloud computing is now part of our daily lives. From the movies we watch, to the services we use in our personal and working lives, the demand for more cloud computing is likely to grow even further.
The Bayonet: What’s the Point?
During the Afghanistan War in 2004, a small group of British Army soldiers fixed their bayonets and charged their enemy. This was notable precisely because of its oddity. “Bayonet fighting has become a rarity and the proportion of casualties due to such events is tiny, quite frequently nonexistent, in the context of modern wars,” writes military-studies scholar John Stone, exploring why bayonets still exist. Bayonets were originally spearlike extensions that plugged right into musket barrels.
Autism Reaches 6% in British Schools - it’s just one of those things!
By John Stone This is a mathematical follow up to Anne Dachel’s report about autism in Northern Irish schools. Northern Ireland may not be completely representative of the United Kingdom but one valuable way in which it is not is that it systematically collects autism data for its children, whereas in the rest of the kingdom we increasingly just have unaccounted special needs chaos. However, the new data leaves us with a clear conclusion that the present autism rate is likely around 6%.
Deregulating GM: Obscene Farce of the Modern British State
By John Stone This is a succinct response to the British government consultation on the future of GMO technology taking place amid zero publicity and about to close (last day for submissions Wednesday). Note also the valuable introduction at Alliance for Natural Health.
UK Data Show 402 Reports of Deaths Following COVID Vaccines
Government data show that, compared with the Pfizer vaccine, there have been 43% more reports of injuries related to the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in the UK, including 77% more adverse events and 25% more deaths — but no red flags from UK regulators. Between Dec. 9, 2020 (when the first COVID vaccine was administered in the UK) and Feb.
UK Faces Food Shortages As A Result Of Conflicted Government Science
By John Stone European countries have been shutting down their borders with the United Kingdom following advice that it harbours a 70% more contagious version of the Covid virus, which has already led to the new Tier 4 lockdown arrangements in Southern England and the effective cancellation of Christmas. Whether the mutation is actually more contagious is a matter for dispute between two Oxford professors.
Re: Conflicts of interest among the UK government’s covid-19 advisers
Dear Editor Andrew Bamji writes [1]: “So many experts now give advice to pharmaceutical companies that it can be very difficult to avoid apparent conflicts of interest, I am not sure that it matters, so long as the experts can divorce themselves from any vested interest, but others will have a different view, not least because confirmation bias is almost inevitable” I think maybe there are several levels of conflict [2].
Covid and Shakespeare: The Dark Heart Of The National Epic
By John Stone Today AoA revives my article from 2016. Monday’s epic launch of the Pfizer vaccine in the UK featured the fact that the second person to be vaccinated was someone called William Shakespeare. The release of this culturally resonant information cannot have been accidental since it would otherwise have breached confidentiality.
An obligation on the powers that be not to repeat the errors of 2009
Dear Editor I am grateful for the acknowledgement of Bhopal et al [1] but distinguishing the coincidental and the causal is by no means simple. In 2018 there was a discussion in these columns about the failure to detect narcolepsy as a side-effect of the Pandemrix vaccine (hurriedly deployed against the swine flu “pandemic” of 2009) following the articles by Peter Doshi and Fiona Godlee [2-5].
Re: New guidance from the GMC: what constitutes meaningful dialogue? (Coercive atmosphere over vaccination)
Dear Editor I express concern about the coercive atmosphere being generated over vaccination in this Covid episode which surely infringes the legal right to informed consent of the citizen, having previously remarked here on the repeated comments of the Prime Minister (who is not a medical authority) [1,2].
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