BURGESS HILL, England, May 27 /PRNewswire/ --

As the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is set to announce new guidance (28th May) recommending regular blood glucose monitoring that is supported by appropriate education for people with Type 2(i) diabetes, brand new research reveals that Type 2 sufferers lack the education they need to properly self-manage(ii) despite the NHS being required to provide this by law(iii). The study conducted by Roche Diagnostics, a global leader with Accu-Chek diabetes management systems and services, found that more than 9 in 10 (94%) Type 2 sufferers are being failed as they have not attended any formal education courses(iv) to support the management of their diabetes(v).

Scientists of the University of Almeria are developing a new system to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions using microalgae photosynthetic activity. This project, called CENIT CO2, is being developed by Spanish electricity company Endesa and is supported by the Spanish Ministry of Industry.

At the pilot plant, Las Palmerillas, Almeria-based researchers are trying to prove the validity of this new method for eliminating CO2 emissions. They expect to begin testing on an industrial level in the next year. Researchers say that ENDESA, which is promoting this research line, may test its application in some of the facilities which could show immediate results - small gas plants.

"The mechanism developed is simple on paper. By the gas emission points a water tank would be installed in order to retain the pollutant gases resulting from a specific industrial process. This polluted water would go through a system of bioreactors with a microalgae culture system, which would then transform the CO2 emissions into vegetal matter and oxygen through the photosynthesis process," the researchers say.

HONG KONG, May 26 /PRNewswire/ --

One of the leading online game developers and operators in the PRC, NetDragon Websoft Inc. ("NetDragon" or the "Company", with its subsidiaries collectively the "Group"; Stock Code: 8288) has been granted an approval in principal from the Listing Committee of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("SEHK") on 23 May 2008 for the listing on the Main Board of the SEHK by way of introduction.

First Shanghai Capital Limited is the Sponsor in relation to the proposed listing of the Group on the Main Board.

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Swedish SEKAB today announced that it is the first company in the world to supply verified sustainable ethanol. This ethanol from Brazilian sugarcane is quality assured from environmental, climate and social perspectives.

"Consumers and other stakeholders need guarantees that the ethanol is verified sustainable," says Anders Fredriksson, EVP of SEKAB BioFuels & Chemicals.

SEKAB has together with progressive Brazilian producers developed criteria that cover the entire lifecycle of ethanol from the sugarcane fields to its use in flexi-fuel (FFV) cars.

The criteria are in line with demands highlighted in the ongoing processes being led by organisations like the UN, EU, ILO and a number of NGOs.

LUDWIGSBURG, Germany, May 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The Eclipse Foundation is pleased to announce the 3rd annual Eclipse Summit Europe on November 19-20, 2008, in Ludwigsburg, Germany. The Eclipse Summit is the Foundation's premier event designed to create opportunities for the European Eclipse community to explore, share, and collaborate on the latest ideas and information about Eclipse and its members.

HAIFA, Israel, May 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Oil Refineries Ltd. (TASE: ORL.TA) ("Oil Refineries" or the "Company") announced that, following its announcement on May 20, 2008, with regard to Carmel Olefins Ltd.'s (a 50%-held private company) (hereinafter "CAOL"), the Company was notified by CAOL, that, in turn, CAOL informed the Ministry of Environmental Protection of its intention, in coordination with the Company, to temporarily close all of CAOL's facilities for a duration of 9 days, starting from May 25, 2008 (hereinafter "the Temporary Cessation").

BANGKOK, Thailand, May 26 /PRNewswire/ --

Asian Oasis has been recognized as one of the first travel operators in Thailand realizing the significance of responsible tourism. It is innovative in producing travel programs that not only provide unique and fulfilling travel experiences for its clients but also give back to the visited community and the environment.

The company works with villagers to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism in remote areas, helping to improve their quality of life. Its award-winning community-based programs at Lisu Lodge and Lahu Outpost in northern Thailand are fine examples of the success of this vision.

TOKYO, May 26 /PRNewswire/ --

UNIQLOCK has won the 2008 Interactive Grand Prix at the Clio Awards, one of the world's top three international advertising presentations. UNIQLOCK was first launched in June 2007 and now forms a key part of UNIQLO's visual global promotion. This is the second such accolade presented for UNIQLOCK following the One Show Interactive Grand Prix earlier this month.

-UNIQLOCK wins the Clio Awards Interactive Grand Prix

BERLIN, May 26 /PRNewswire/ --

- Current and New Firmware Updates Allow Advanced Functions Like Remote Access, Child Protection, and Improved DSL Performance

AVM, a leading Internet access hardware manufacturer in Europe, announced today the release of new features for most of its 10 million FRITZ!Box customers in Europe. Regular firmware updates have proven to be very valuable in improving customer satisfaction and loyalty.

MANCHESTER, England, May 26 /PRNewswire/ --

- New Service to Fill Thousands of Lorries With Cargo, Reducing Their Carbon Footprint and Congestion.

MANCHESTER, England, May 26 /PRNewswire/ --

Official estimates have revealed that a quarter of all lorries(1) and 15 per cent of vans(2) on Britain's roads are completely empty. That's over 112,000 lorries and 450,000 vans, releasing a shocking 36 million tonnes of CO2 a year. A clever new web site - http://www.shiply.com helps ensure that those vehicles already on the road, run full to capacity, whilst also saving consumers up to 75% off their shipping bill.