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July 2007 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.

Ask American Profile 7/29/2007 images
Painting Nascar images

by Heather Larson

Sam Bass stops at a traffic light in Concord, N.C., grabs his pen and drawing pad and furiously sketches an idea that just popped into his head.
Good Land for Sunflowers images

by Marti Attoun

Fifty thousand acres of sunflowers burst into bloom each August, creating a golden spectacle in fields around Goodland, Kan.
Honor Flight images video

by Marcia Schonberg

That goal is to ensure that all living World War II veterans get a chance to see the memorial that was erected to honor their service and sacrifice.
Bean & Corn Salad

by Doris Ann Rose

A cool and refreshing summertime recipe
Ask American Profile 7/22/2007 images
Jamestown Loves Lucy images

by Laurie Mercer

Sporting perfectly coiffed red hair and a 1950s-style swing skirt, Lucille Ball look-alike Diane Vincent mingles with a crowd of Lucy fans in Jamestown, N.Y.
Tim Conway - The Good-Humor man images

by Paulette Cohn

Not surprisingly, he says he has few regrets.
Jousting for a Living images

by Marti Attoun

Armed with a metal shield and a 10-foot-long lance, Kent Shelton gallops into the arena at the Lawton Renaissance Festival in Lawton, Okla., atop a mighty steed.
Whoopie Pies

by Ruth Johnson

"About 50 years ago, I received this recipe from my sister."
Ask American Profile 7/15/2007 images
Rescuing Champion Racehorses images

by Alanna Nash

"Just look at this boy," says Michael Blowen, gazing with pride across a Kentucky pasture at Ogygian, a champion 24-year-old stallion.
Art on Wheels images

by Alan Ross

On a memorable day in 1981, Harrod Blank pulled into his high school parking lot in Santa Cruz, Calif., with his white Volkswagen Beetle sporting a new look.
Steeped in Hops images

by Polly Campbell

From mid-August through September, farmers in the Yakima Valley labor nearly around-the-clock harvesting 75 percent of the nation's hops
Mexian Lasagna
"I created this recipe to save time by not having to precook, cool and drain the lasagna noodles."
Ask American Profile 7/8/2007 images
Healthful Summer Snacks
With so many summer activities, it's difficult to get a meal on the table at your regular time.
Swimming Safety

by Amy Green

Here are some important tips to ensure that your next trip to your favorite swimming spot is filled with safe fun in the sun.
Creating Chocolate Masterpieces images

by Tracy Leinberger-Leonardi

Artist Jean Wertz, 51, bends over a canvas inside her Lebanon, Pa., studio, skillfully guiding her brush to re-create Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night.
The Ice Cream Sundae images

by Marti Attoun

To savor a sundae in the city where the ice cream treat originated, head to Ithaca, N.Y., or Two Rivers, Wis.

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