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Jack Jones, 74, of the US went through a beating heart surgery at Narayana Hrudayalaya on December 29, perhaps the first US citizen to undergo such a surgery in India. As a Jehovah's Witness, his faith bars him from have a blood transfusion.

About 58 patients with congenital heart diseases have been given free treatment at Narayana Hrudayalaya's Kolkata and Bangalore centres.

A 55 yrs old male patient had a asymptomatic left sided renal tumor confined to the kidney, which was detected on health check up.

On a visit to a public hospital-fortunately for me, not to address a malady, but to indulge my curiosity-there were all the insalubrious aspects that I had been conditioned to expect of India’s healthcare infrastructure for the masses: dilapidated and dingy equipment, undercared for facilities, and a goodly number of disengaged health providers who had to be chased from pillar to post to get anything done.

Renowned online computer repair and tech support company HelpPCOnline Ltd. is offering a 15 minutes long trial of the premium tech support it provides. The company wants to increase awareness about the hidden problems computers face, and the importance of rectifying these in time through this unique offer.

In recent years, rose wine has becoming increasingly popular. Wine fans all over the world enjoy their refreshing light flavors and attractive pink hues. While certain types of wines tend to pair well with only specific types of cuisines, rose wine can be successfully served with just about any variety of food.

Of the 10 most important features user expect of their banking mobile apps,for only three is provision by the banks adequate. This is a leading finding of a survey by MyPrivateBanking Research,in which the Swiss research company compared the features integrated into the mobile apps from world’s 50 top banks with the needs voiced by the users of banking apps.

Nowadays, if we talk about CRMs (Customer Relationship Management) in the complex environment we live in, with the Internet, social networks and all the changes caused by globalization, we should talk about Business Intelligence.

Wooshii, an online marketplace for video and animation, announced today it will set up its North American Headquarters and Global Development Centre in Halifax, N.S., to take advantage of the city’s location, infrastructure and pool of talent.

Access Opening Systems goes live with its new full manufacturing and machining workshop along with new offices from 1st March, this will in effect double our space.

With fox and vixen skip hire services one can easily manage all the waste from his home and get it cleared and dumped safely to the dumping grounds. They offer skips in various sizes to manage waste.

This week, those at Think Marketing’s Edinburgh office have been discussing the 84th Annual Academy Awards – commonly known as the Oscars! Despite being shown late at night in the UK, several people stayed up to watch this star-studded event, or caught up with the highlights over the weekend.

The global Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) therapeutics market, valued at $3,171.3m in 2006, grew at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.0% to $3,849.9m in 2011. GlobalData’s analysis suggests that the global CHF therapeutics market will grow at a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period to $4,918.4m by 2019. This growth will be primarily due to the expected launch of LCZ696 in 2015. The treatment-seeking population is expected to grow due to increased life expectancy and awareness of health among patients, as well as growth in the aging population more susceptible to Acute Heart Failure (AHF). Competition in the CHF therapeutics market is weak, as it is dominated by generic drugs such as beta-blockers (metropolol), diuretics (furosemide, spironolactone), digoxin, carvedilol and ramipril. Diovan (valsartan) is the only branded product, but it is expected to lose its patent protection in 2012 in the US.

Last week those at ThinkMarketing’s office in central Edinburgh looked up to see what has been described as a ‘fireball’ flying through the skies. There were reports of a ‘bright light’ and ‘orange glow’ travelling from northern Scotland to southern England at about 21:40 GMT. This prompted fears that a plane was crashing and even talk of UFOs as people took to social media sites to discuss the phenomenon. The police were contacted throughout Scotland. Grampian Police said many people had reported seeing a ‘flare or a bright object with a tail’, while Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary said it had received reports of a ‘large ball of fire in the sky’. Strathclyde Police said it had been inundated with calls, while Lothian and Borders Police also reported taking a number of calls. Durham Police said air traffic control had confirmed there had not been any incidents of aircraft in difficulties.

Over the past four years, the London Fire Brigade has managed to save a total of £9m, after the number of false call-outs attended by crews dropped significantly. A spokesperson said that the amount of calls has dropped from 48,771 in 2008, to 40,374 in 2011. The calls are usually triggered by faulty automatic alarm systems. However, there are still crews being called out to false or hoax calls every ten minutes, which costs the Fire Brigade around £37m a year. SSC Marketing expressed shock at the statistic, adding, “It’s amazing that so many companies are not maintaining their safety systems properly. It’s so important, and as this shows, not just for the safety of people within the company.”

A teenager from Swaffham, inspired by a school project, has opened a shop in Swaffham selling traditional treats. 18 year old Stewart Bell, attended Litcham High School and then Dereham Sixth Form College where he studied A-levels, including business studies and law. He is the owner of Bell’s Confectionery Emporium on Swaffham’s Market Place, in what used to be the Tourist Information Centre. “It’s great to see the entrepreneurial spirit in someone so young,” commented Lewis Morton, managing director of Morton Solutions, a Norwich-based sales and marketing company, “It takes a lot of motivation and perseverance to start a small business.”

Over the next three years, Cardiff council plans to close almost half of its 51 office buildings over the next three years, in attempts to clear a multi-million-pound maintenance backlog. The council intends to sell or move out of 24 offices across the capital, which currently employ hundreds of staff, who will be relocated. “In this economic climate, many organisations are having to analyse their spending closely,” said a source from JNR Enterprise, a Cardiff-based sales and marketing company. “Streamlining business workplaces is often a great way to achieve more efficiency.”

A computing specialist school in Kent has welcomed proposed changes to how information and communications technology (ICT) is taught. Maidstone's Oakwood Park Grammar School, graded outstanding by Ofsted, already teaches some of the new ICT elements proposed by the government. Year seven students develop computer games and GCSE and A-level computing has been introduced at the school. Head teacher Kevin Moody said: "I agree with what the government is doing. ICT hasn't been particularly exciting. The focus has been on process rather than problem solving and I welcome what it is trying to do. It is good to get the support and will be good for the future." Managing Director of Evo Promotions commented on this, saying “ICT is one of the most important subjects to study – with technology advancing more each day it’s important that students have a thorough and current understanding of all aspects of ICT.”

Public funding for Edinburgh’s festival programmes has increased to 3.2 million pounds and part of this £3.2m funding, 2.25m the government will be providing. The money will help World Dance Feste, the first ever World Fringe Congress, a World Jazz Orchestra, and The Edinburgh World Writers' Conference 2012. The Scottish government, Edinburgh City Council, Event Scotland and Creative Scotland, have combined forces to boost the city's 12 major festivals. Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop said "Edinburgh's festivals are known all over the world and provide a platform to showcase our rich culture and exceptional creative talent, as well as raise the international profile of Scotland.” A source for Think Marketing has said “This is a big boost to the economy and to the people of Edinburgh, this money will help broadcast what Edinburgh festivals has to offer”

A 5-red star hotel and spa, located between Newbury and Hungerford in Berkshire, the Vineyard at Stockcross has been recognised for being true to the premium skincare brand. The Vineyard is now able to enter the new Salon/Spa of Year and Therapist of the Year Awards. The final for this will be held in 2012.

Head chef of Lucknam Park, Hywel Vaughan Jones has been awarded a Michelin star, making him one of the youngest chefs to receive the prestigious award twice.

An ancient 800-year-old wine shop in Wye is set to reopen, due to the ambitious designs of owner Patrick Keegan. Located in Upper Bridge Street, the medieval undercroft is believed to have been a store stocking wine imported from Bordeaux, France in the late 13th Century. Restoration works have been under way for the past 18 months, to open the grade 2, listed cellar to the public. Evo Promotions Managing Director Georgina Smith commented, calling it an “an interesting project and a great example of how determination and focus can really achieve great things.”

It’s yet another YouTube sensation that has amazed the thousands of internet users who have watched since the clip went viral, including those at Plymouth-based firm Cascade - a British toddler, barely two years old, has been filmed playing table tennis.

Military Wives Choir members said they were still “pinching themselves” as they announced their Christmas number one single had raised more than half a million pounds for charity. The song Wherever You Are, which used lines from the wives’ love letters to their husbands serving in Afghanistan, was the fastest-selling charity single since Elton John’s Candle In The Wind in 1997, the Official Charts Company confirmed. Managing Director of Cascade, a sales and marketing company, said “Here at Cascade, we believe in success from within. The military wives’ success in raising £500,000 is incredible and all down to how they feel. Their lyrics, which are taken from letters they wrote to their husbands is a prime example of success from within.”

Following complaints from residents of Mayfair, it seems that Westminster City Council is on the verge of scrapping one of London’s biggest open-air music festivals – Hyde Park.