The mailbox contained:

* October 6, 2008 issue of [The New Yorker](http://www.newyorker.com “The New Yorker”) (The Appalachian Problem – How Obama should woo Virginians.) [T.O.C.](http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/toc/2008/10/06/toc_20080929 “Table of Contents”)
* October 6, 2008 issue of [Newsweek](http://www.newsweek.com “Newsweek”) (Mr. Cool vs. Mr. Hot – How they see the world) [Read](http://www.newsweek.com/id/161323 “Read the Cover Story”)
* November & December 2008 issue of [Cook’s Illustrated](http://www.cooksillustrated.com “Cook’s Illustrated”) (Quick Roast Chicken – 30-minute Skillet Technique)
* An advertisement from [Healthcare United](http://www.healthcareunited.org “Healthcare United”)
* A plea from [ACLU](http://www.aclu.org “ACLU”)
* A notice from [The Roanoke Times](http://www.roanoke.com “Roanoke Times”) about a price increase
* An offer from [Nationwide](http://www.nationwide.com “Nationwide”)
* A coupon from [Food Lion](http://www.foodlion.com “Food Lion”)
* A notice from the [Washington Redskins](http://www.redskins.com “Washington Redskins”) that I’m near the top of the ticket waiting list