Scientific proof of meditation benefits

http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-22/harvard-yoga-scientists-find-proof-of-meditation-benefit.html

Japan's Sexless Youth

I wonder if this is how Nature takes care of overpopulation.
Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis: Japan's Sexless Youth

And a similar story in Germany (link).

Wien Energie is rolling out one of largest smart charging station networks in Europe

Wien Energie is conducting an ambitious project of building an infrastructure of electric charging stations. Until the end of 2015. it plans to build additional 400 charging stations in the Vienna region, including neighboring Lower Austria.

The payment system for recharging batteries and using the system is being consolidated. It will be possible to pay using QR codes, SMS, or a card. The e-roaming is also being introduced, similar to telecommunications networks, where a customer can use other recharging networks.

Wien Energie  |  400 neue Ladestellen machen Wien zur E-Mobility-Hauptstadt  |  Unternehmen

Bob R. Stockwell - a documentary

For "to-watch" list:

▶ THE PRAETORIAN GUARD: John ''Bob'' R. Stockwell - former CIA case officer (1979) - YouTube

Funeral in Tibet

http://photoshtab.ru/2011/08/tibet/

Is HDL cholesterol really good?

Is Raising HDL Cholesterol A Good Idea After All?

Is There Any Life Left In The HDL Hypothesis?

At the very least, it appears that the simple form of the HDL hypothesis (that increasing levels of "HDL cholesterol" is a good thing) has been disproven.

Nonetheless, here are ways to increase the HDL cholesterol:

• Raise HDL Naturally (link)
• Raising Your HDL Levels (link) 
• 15 Surprising Ways To Improve Your Cholesterol (link) 
• 8 Ways to Raise HDL (Good) Cholesterol (link)

Globalization: 10 corporations control almost everything you buy

http://www.policymic.com/mobile/articles/71255/10-corporations-control-almost-everything-you-buy-this-chart-shows-how

A Story on Working Hours from Economist

Another interesting story on the topic of working hours. Re-iterating the need to spend time outside the office a bit more. May make you more efficient once in there.

Source: Get a life