The brutal winter of 2011 continues -- the artic wind that came sweeping out of the plains into Oklahoma has sent temperatures into a record fall. After some 20 inches of snow, thermometers bottomed out at 31 degrees below zero -- an all-time record for the state. The good news is that the forecast calls for a quick warm-up, with temperatures expected to reach the 70’s by next week. Source Link
Just when you thought it was safe to enjoy a no-calorie soft drink comes a new study that says diet soda may be bad for your head or your heart. Researchers found that people who drank one diet soda per day were 61% more likely to suffer a stroke or heart attack. Scientists can’t explain the connection and say they found no increased risk for those who drink sugar-sweetened sodas. Source Link
Many people will confess to being addicted to their smart phones, but how about confessing with the help of their phone? Now there’s an app for that. The Confession iPhone application is designed to help Catholics through confession and encourage others back to the faith. Developers say the church-sanctioned application is not a substitute for face-to-face confession. Source Link
