Magazine Articles

May 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.

From Garden to Grill images

by Jean Kressy

As Bobby Flay dashes around the television set of Iron Chef America, he's a man in his element.
Teen Girls and Calcium

by Amy Eskind

Only 10 percent of preteen and teenage girls get the 1,300 milligrams of calcium they need daily to build healthy bones...
Get a Dose of Sunshine

by Denise Mann

You’ve probably heard that exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation increases the risk for skin cancer.
Saving Energy - and Money

by Story by Katie and Gene Hamilton of St. Michaels, Md.

Here are some ways to improve your household's energy efficiency and save money.
Ask American Profile 5/25/2008 images
America's Wild & Scenic Rivers images

by Steve Stuebner

The Middle Fork of the Salmon is one of America's most-prized free-flowing rivers, and was among the first protected by the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in 1968.
David Nail: Pouring Out Songs

by Neil Pond

Read about country music newcomer David Nail and find out how to get a free download of one of his songs.
Healthful Eating For Two

by Waneta Stephens (Easy Coleslaw) and Joe Bradford (Shrimp Feast)

This week American Profile presents two recipes that make a tasty and healthful meal for two.
Ask American Profile 5/18/2008 images
Photographing Nature's Wonders images

by Cynthia Elyce Rubin

Celebrating four decades of conservation and recreation
Tackling Spring Cleaning

by Kathy Peel

The mere mention of spring evokes pleasant images of planting flowers, flying kites, taking picnics and watching baseball.
Road Trip Snack
Break Out the Board Games

by Mary Dixon Lebeau

Classic board games offer something that all generations can enjoy: a chance to interact with family members while having a good time.
Ask American Profile 5/11/2008 images
Tips on Tipping

by Mardy Fones

Tipping shows appreciation for good service, but it's sometimes tricky to remember when and how much to tip.
Knowing Her World images

by Heather Larson

Caitlin Snaring, 15, knows her world as well as anyone. The whiz kid can recite the names of nearly every city, mountain range and river on the planet...
Our First Ladies images
The nation's first ladies are an intriguing, influential and remarkable group of American women
A Soothing Sleep Routine

by Sharon H. Fitzgerald

People used to say a glass of warm milk before bedtime ensured a good night's rest.
Buttery Butterhorns
Ask American Profile 5/4/2008 images

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