Clinical Trial For New Tuberculosis Vaccine Sep 13, 2008
Since Monday of this week, the new vaccine "VPM1002" has entered the clinical phase I trial in Neuss, Germany, where it is being tested for safety on voluntary subjects. VPM1002 is based on a vaccine that has been in use since 1921, and has been genetically engineered to prevent infection with tuberculosis bacteria much more effectively than its predecessor. (Science Daily)
* Sport Briefs Sep 7, 2008
3km stage from Neuss to Georgsmarienhutte. With just one stage left to race, Linus Gerdemann of Germany remains in the overall lead after finishing safely in the main pack. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Weather and Climate Science Jan 18, 2008
Anke and Cathrin take a sun bath next to the Rhine Rver in July, in Neuss, Germany. By Volker Hartmann, AFP/Getty Images. (USA Today -- Money)
Leading Customer Services Company Selects Autonomy Sep 10, 2007
"At Quelle.Contact, we pride ourselves on innovation and are constantly striving to enhance our customer's experience. With more than six million customer queries each month, we needed a reliable, scalable solution to provide real-time agent support and an improved level of customer service. Autonomy's market-leading software will help ensure that our targets for top of the range customer satisfaction are met," commented Nicole Neuss, IT manager of Quelle. Contact. (PR Newswire)
Cell phones at 35,000 feet; An unhelpful opposition; JFK, the Cold War and Bush; Targeted killings Jun 22, 2007
" Today in Opinion Thank you European Aviation Safety Agency. I'll take the train or boat next time. Stan Mott, Neuss, Germany An unhelpful opposition Regarding the news article "Tax plan galvanizes Sarkozy's foes" (June 15): It is disappointing that the Socialist opposition appears to be unable to mobilize support for their own program, and mainly tells people to vote against something else. Even if France seems to be much better off with the current government, other parties should propose new... (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
