5 Things: Calorie Counts On Vending Machines?

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1. Weather report: Today will start off a bit cloudy before the skies clear for sunnier weather. There will be a high of 61 degrees during the day. Tonight will bring showers early with an overnight low of 41 degrees. Thursday should be sunnier and a bit cooler.

2. Pushing low-calorie choices. The Atlantic Journal-Constitution reportsthat major soft drink companies plan to launch “Calories Count Vending Program” next year. This effort will add more low-calories options and display calorie counts on drink choices.

3. Patch Fact: Paleobotany is the study of ancient plants. Paleobotany is a branch of paleontology, the study of ancient plants, animals, and other organisms.

4. Losing their religion? Fox News reports that the number of Americans without any religious affiliation is on the rise, and Protestants are no longer the majority. 20 percent of Americans said they have no religious affiliation, according to a recent Pew study.

5. Filed a tax return extension? Taxpayers who received extensions earlier this year have until Monday, Oct. 15 to file their actual returns. More information can be found on the IRS website.