“Some years before that [prior to 2007], UBI was also the first bank to set up an ATM on an Indian warship: the INS Vikrant.” (WER, 2016, p.28). Reference WER (World Eye Reports) (2016) Financial Technology Partner Reaches for the Sky. The Economist. August 13th-19th 2016.
“THE Himalayan pass of Nathu La between Sikkim in India and Tibet in China is the site of the world’s highest ATM machine. Perched at 4,359 metres, the solar-powered automatic teller was installed there by Union Bank of India (UBI) in 2007. Today, it serves tourists and military personnel at this offshoot of the ancient… Read More
Research Paper Title Fitness, obesity and risk of asthma among Army trainees. Background Epidemiological data suggest an association between overweight/obesity and asthma. However, less is known about the relationship between physical fitness and asthma. Aims To enumerate new-onset asthma diagnoses in Army recruits during the first 2 years of service and determine associations with fitness… Read More
“Do not confuse good fortune, good tactics or good sense. They seldom accompany one another.” Unknown
“The Army of Great Britain currently enjoys, both at home and abroad. the reputation of being (for its size) of the best in the world. Composed entirely of volunteers, it morale sustained by its curious and little-understood attitudes towards tradition, the British Army attracts respect and admiration from the military expert and the layman alike. It has kept the peace in Ulster… Read More
Research Paper Title The effectiveness of email-based exercises in promoting psychological wellbeing and healthy lifestyle: a two-year follow-up study. Background Web-based interventions provide a possibility to enhance well-being in large groups of people. Only a few studies have studied the effectiveness of the interventions and there is no information on the sustainability of the effects.… Read More
For those of you who like a firm handshake, here are some interesting research/study findings: Researchers asked 237 participants aged under 30 to exert as much force as they could on a hand dynamometer, which measures grip force in pounds. The results showed that strength scores were lower for both men and women than they were… Read More
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