March 21, 2012

Forget about Spring Fever -- dozens of cities east of the Mississippi are expecting a second day of record high temperatures that make it feel more like Summer. A long stretch of daily temperatures in the 70s and 80s is setting records for March warmth and has melted nearly all the winter snow pack in the lower 48 states. Source Link 
 
A new study shows that some 5 million Americans who are caregivers for relatives with Alzheimer’s disease could benefit from using yoga in a brief and simple daily meditation program to reduce stress. Researchers said participants reported less symptoms of depression and even showed physical improvements that help the body’s immune cells. Source Link

Here’s a question -- what does a company like Apple do with a surplus of $100 billion in cash? The answer is good news for Apple stockholders. The company says it will begin paying a quarterly dividend that will give $10 billion a year back to shareholders. Even at that, Apple’s cash reserves will still grow with continuing brisk sales of  iPhones and iPads. Source Link