Published: September 17, 2008 11:50 am            

September 19th - Attention American Profile readers!

American Profile: A sneak peek

Here’s a peek at what’s inside the Friday, Sept. 19 American Profile, which is a bonus newsmagazine in each weekend edition of the Democrat.



Cover Story: NASCAR Driver – A look at the personal and professional life of NASCAR driver Carl Edwards, who grew up in Columbia, Mo. (pop. 84,531) watching his father race. Today, Carl, who’s also a pilot, has made back-flipping off his car after a win a common occurrence.



Hometown Spotlight: America’s Oldest Ag Fair – Since the early 1800s the Topsfield (Mass.) Fair has been keeping the agricultural roots of the area alive. The agricultural fair, billed as America’s oldest, remains an attraction for generations of farmers, as well as non-farming residents from around the state who come to get a glimpse at their area’s agricultural heritage.



American Roots: Processing Black Walnuts – Buying tons of black walnuts is a fall ritual for the Hammons family in Stockton, Mo. (pop. 1,960). Each autumn for the last 60 years, Hammons Products Co. has husked, cracked and packaged black walnuts, becoming the nation’s leading processor of the wild nuts that fall from trees in the central and eastern United States.



Family: Unspoil Your Child - A lot of parents admit to being too indulgent with their children. If you count yourself among them, don’t worry: Spoiling can be undone. Follow these tips to learn to stand firm and begin to “unspoil” your kids.



Recipe: Thai Turkey Burgers, Thai-Style Peanut-Cabbage Salad, Glazed Apple Bars



Health: Eat Better, Breathe Easier – Good nutrition is especially important for the millions of Americans who have lung diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, also known as COPD. Find out how eating a healthful diet can help those with lung problems breathe easier.



Health: Managing Mealtime with COPD – These tips can make preparing and eating foods easier for those who have trouble breathing due to chronic lung diseases.

        

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