Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. It can be caused by many things, including nodules, inflammation, and Graves' disease. Often goiter can be easily seen as a lump in the front of the neck, slightly to the left and/or right of center. It may move up and down when a person swallows.
Tom's of Maine, a popular line of natural toiletries, is owned by Colgate-Palmolive -- a Fortune 500 company with $15 billion in revenues last year. Tom's of Maine is not the only earthy beauty company backed by a major American corporation. Rather, it's a common trend in the world of personal care products.
CHICAGO -- In honor of National Weatherperson's Day, we decided to dig up this old clip of Chicago's favorite weatherman Tom Skilling. Several years ago, WGN Morning News sports anchor Pat Tomasul did a funny bit about the ownership deal involving Sam Zell and the Tribune Company. But in the end, its Skilling who steals the show. If anyone owns this place, it's me: Tom Freakin' Skilling! I could have you killed if I wanted to! he exclaims.