Published: September 24, 2008 05:27 pm            

September 26th - Attention American Profile readers!

American Profile: A sneak peek

Here's a peek at what's inside the Friday, Sept. 26 American Profile, which is a bonus newsmagazine in each weekend edition of the Democrat.



Cover Story: Honoring Old Yeller – Each October, Mason, Texas, celebrates its most famous resident, author Fred Gipson, by holding Old Yeller Days, which honors Gipson's famed canine character.



Hometown Hero: Helping Disadvantaged Women Feel Like a Million – This mother of nine and a clothing designer couldn't help thinking about the many disadvantaged women who lack basic fashion instincts and social skills to gain entry in the business world. So she founded a charity, Success in Style, to outfit lower-income, socially disadvantaged women for job interviews.



Recipe: Savory Three-Cheese Pockets



Health: Controlling Asthma – More than 22 million Americans suffer from asthma, a chronic respiratory disease that causes wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and difficulty breathing. Although asthma can't be cured, most people who have the disease can learn to control it. This story will identify common triggers that can bring on an asthma attack and will include tips on managing the disease.



Health: Asthma or COPD? – Asthma and COPD have similar symptoms, such as coughing and wheezing, but they are different conditions. Learn the differences and similarities in these two common respiratory diseases.

Home: Improving Your Home's Sales Appeal – This story will cover ways to make your house inviting and appealing to prospective buyers.

        

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