November 2008 Articles

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Restoring Snow Globes

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.

Appeared In the 11/30/2008 issue

Ask American Profile 11/30/2008

Appeared In the 11/30/2008 issue

Still Rockin'

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."

Appeared In the 11/30/2008 issue

Selecting a New Television

by James Turner

If you’re in the market for a new television, the choices available can seem mind-boggling.

Appeared In the 11/30/2008 issue

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.

Appeared In the 11/30/2008 issue

Controlling Diabetes During Pregnancy

Gestational diabetes can be a frightening diagnosis for an otherwise healthy woman.

Appeared In the 11/30/2008 issue

Ask American Profile 11/23/2008

Appeared In the 11/23/2008 issue

Turkey Tetrazzini

Appeared In the 11/23/2008 issue

Boys & Girls Clubs of America

by Marian Collins

Helping kids be their best

Appeared In the 11/23/2008 issue

Restoring Player Pianos

by Paul Higbee

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

Appeared In the 11/23/2008 issue

Diabetes: A Blessing in Disguise

by Dorothy Foltz-Gray

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

Appeared In the 11/23/2008 issue

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.

Appeared In the 11/23/2008 issue

Honoring Herbert Hoover

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.