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November 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.

Restoring Snow Globes images

by Mary Miller

Packages filled with broken dreams and faded memories in the form of shattered and discolored snow globes arrive daily at Dick Heibel’s home in Northfield, Minn.
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Still Rockin' images

by Katie Dodd

No matter what the season, audiences at a Brenda Lee concert can count on a little holiday spirit when she sings "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree."
Selecting a New Television

by James Turner

If you’re in the market for a new television, the choices available can seem mind-boggling.
Recipes for Diabetics
If you have diabetes, you may think that keeping your blood sugar in check means eliminating carbohydrates, such as bread, potatoes and pasta, from your diet.
Controlling Diabetes During Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes can be a frightening diagnosis for an otherwise healthy woman.
Ask American Profile 11/23/2008 images
Turkey Tetrazzini
Boys & Girls Clubs of America images

by Marian Collins

Helping kids be their best
Restoring Player Pianos images

by Paul Higbee

Tom Zook, 54, pumps the twin foot pedals of a 1915 Brinkerhoff player piano in his workshop in downtown Casper, Wyo.
Diabetes: A Blessing in Disguise

by Dorothy Foltz-Gray

At 50, Rick Hughey had gone a little soft around the middle.
Avoiding Identity Theft

by Kay Bell

You’ve probably seen those credit card commercials that ask what’s in your wallet. A better question might be who’s in your wallet.
Honoring Herbert Hoover images

by Lisa Lavia Ryan

Travelers driving through western Iowa often stop in West Branch (pop. 2,188) to see the house where President Herbert Hoover was born.
The Art of Pie images

by Marti Attoun

The Village PieMaker shares three recipes perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.
Crafting Classic Toys images

by Vivian Wagner

Brian Rudovsky, 40, blows air through a train whistle he's made from hand-sanded birch and sassafras wood, cleaning out sawdust and testing the whistle's sound.
Diabetes: A Family Matter

by Dorothy Foltz-Gray

Other than finding out they're being sent to bed early, or that they can't watch TV, 11-year-olds rarely get "bad" news.
Choosing a Bicycle

by Mari S. Gold

With so many types of bicycles available, it helps to do some research before shopping.
Holiday Walnut Cake
Ask American Profile 11/16/2008 images
Robert Duvall, Kristin Chenoweth, Emily Osment, Marty Haggard
Crafting Cutlery since 1889 images

by Laurie Mercer

The W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. is located in Bradford, Pa.

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