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August 2008 Articles

Below is a collection of current and past American Profile articles as published in our weekly magazine. Browse by date and even get a sneak peak of upcoming stories. Don't forget you can also submit your own story and read others submitted by the American Profile community.
The Great Loop images

by Marti Attoun

Guy Leverett pilots his 37-foot trawler slowly across the harbor in Charleston, S.C., enjoying the afternoon sunshine as a dolphin swims a few feet away in the boat's wake.
Alaska's Halibut Hub images

by Stuart Englert

Jerry Saunders, 72, threads a herring onto a 3-inch hook and throws the bait over the side of his boat in Kachemak Bay near Homer, Alaska
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto with Bowtie Pasta

by Kathy Dicharo

Ask American Profile 8/24/2008 images
Taekwondo's Triple Threat images
It was a stunning display of universal respect and admiration.
Honoring His Mom's Memory images

by Alan Ross

A Polish immigrant, Emily Krzyzewski didn’t go to high school and worked late at night cleaning office buildings in downtown Chicago
Ask American Profile 8/17/2008 images
Crafting Fishing Rods images

by Marjie McGraw

Myrna Hilgart, 55, carefully inspects a fishing rod at her worktable at the St. Croix Rod Co. in Park Falls, Wis.
Fiddlin' into the Future images

by M.B. Roberts

Many Americans dream of the day they will be able to retire. Not Charlie Daniels.
Energizing a School images

by Vicki Cox

Rising 213 feet into the air, the wind turbine towers over the football field at Bureau Valley High School near Manlius, Ill. (pop 355).
Veggie U images

by Catharine Powers

An Ohio farm family touts the wonders of vegetables
Summer Salads and Sandwiches
Teaching for Generations images

by Marti Attoun

Naomi May, 89, sits at a pint-sized table with kindergartener Monce Jasso and holds up flashcards with the words blue, hot and seven.
Ask American Profile 8/10/2008 images
Ask American Profile 8/3/2008 images
Parsley Tortellini Toss
Perfecting Fried Pies images
The Big Event images

by Marti Attoun

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