Generally covered with a thick exoskeleton, crabs carry a single pair of claws, four pairs of legs and typically walk sideways. They are omnivores and feed primarily on algae. However, many of them prefer to have a combined diet from the plant and animal kingdom so as to aid in rapid growth and fitness.
Dr.Ralph C. Smedley (February 22, 1878  September 11, 1965), the founder of Toastmasters International, a non profit organizartion, was born in Waverly, Illinois, a city twenty miles southwest of Springfield. He remained in Illinois most of his youth. Toastmasters was the brainchild of Ralph C. Smedley. In 1903, after graduating from Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois, Smedley took a job as director of education for the local Young Men's Christian Association.
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.