Category Archives: Mailbox Contents

Contents of the postal mailbox on a specific day.

What Was in the Mailbox Friday, 02.29.2008?

The mailbox contained:

* April/May 2008 issue of [Cook’s Country](http://www.cookscountry.com “Cooks’ Country”) (Better Fruit Salads – These Salads Dress Themselves)
* April 2008 issue of [Cuisine at home](http://www.cuisineathome.com “Cuisine at home”) (Issue No. 68: Salmon Super Easy & Super Good)
* March 2008 issue of [Current History](http://www.currenthistory.com “Current History”) (Europe)
* March 2008 [Gardens Alive!](http://www.gardensalive.com “Gardens Alive!”) Catalog
* Coupons and a sample of Zebra eco pens from [Staples](http://www.staples.com/ecoeasy “Staples eco easy site”)
* A subscription offer from [Newsweek](http://www.newsweek.com “Newsweek”)
* A subscription offer from the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

What Was in the Mailbox Thursday, 02.28.2008?

The mailbox contained:

* February 10, 2008 issue of [Oncology Times](http://www.oncology-times.com “Oncology Times”) (Remembering Judah Folkman)
* February 26, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “The Christian Science Monitor”) (US nearing another big bailout)
* March 2, 2008 issue of [St. John’s](http://www.stjohnsroanoke.org “St. John’s Roanoke”) “The Record” (“God Setteth the Solitary in Families”)
* A notice from [St. John’s](http://www.stjohnsroanoke.org “St. John’s Roanoke”) about their Spring 2008 Concerts
* A plea from [Al Franken](http://www.alfranken.com “Al Franken”)
* A CD – Herbie Hancock’s River

What Was in the Mailbox Wednesday, 02.27.2008?

The mailbox contained:

* February 25, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “The Christian Science Monitor”) (Turkish raid strains US-Kurd ties)
* March 3, 2008 issue of [The New Yorker](http://www.newyorker.com “The New Yorker”) (The Lost Children – Immigrant families in detention.)
* April 2008 issue of [Car and Driver](http://www.caranddriver.com “Car and Driver”) (American Muscle)
* March 2008 issue of [SERVO](http://www.servomagazine.com “SERVO”) (Robot Kits for Easier Robotics – Start building with this month’s run-down of popular kits and where to get them.)
* A [Lands’ End](http://www.landsend.com “Lands’ End”) Plus Size Collection Catalog
* A [Lands’ End Kids](http://www.landsend.com/kids “Lands’ End Kids”) Catalog
* A plea from [The Smile Train](http://www.smiletrain.org “The Smile Train”)
* An advertisement from [Dr. Gregory T. Harvey, DMD](http://www.gregharveydentistry.com “Dr. Gregory T. Harvey, DMD”)
* 2 DVD’s from [Netflix](http://www.netflix.com “Netflix”) (The previous DVD’s were returned Monday, 02/25.):
* [The Shield Season 1, Disc 4](http://www.netflix.com/Movie/The_Shield_Season_1/60030568 “Netflix’s page for The Shield Season 1”)
* [Maxed Out](http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Maxed_Out/70058892 “Netflix’s Maxed Out Page”)

What Was in the Mailbox Tuesday, 02.26.2008?

The mailbox contained:

* March-April 2008 issue of [No Depression](http://www.nodepression.net “No Depression”) (String Theory – Today’s neo-traditionalists redefine their music.) This is No Depression’s next-to-last issue.
* March 2008 issue of [BBC Music](http://www.bbcmusicmagazine.com “BBC Music”) (Karajan – Maestro or Monster? How the iconic conductor would stop at nothing to get to the top.)
* February 2008 issue of [Clinical Advances in Hematology & Oncology](http://www.clinicaladvances.com “Clinical Advances in Hematology & Oncology”) (Advances in HER2-positive Breast Cancer)
* An offer from [Verizon](http://www.verizon.com “Verizon”)
* A plea from the [ACLU](http://www.aclu.org “ACLU”)
* An advertisement from [Hollywood Video](http://www.hollywoodvideo.com “Hollywood Video”) stating that our local Movie Gallery is closing and everything’s on sale
* Prescription refills

What Was in the Mailbox Monday, 02.25.2008?

The mailbox contained:

* April 2008 issue of [Technology Review](http://www.technologyreview.com “Technology Review”) (Emerging Technologies 2008)
* March/April 2008 issue of [Foreign Policy](http://www.foreignpolicy.com “Foreign Policy”) (The Coming Financial Pandemic – Why America’s Economic Crisis Will Infect The World)
* February 22, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “The Christian Science Monitor”) (He rose. She slid fast. Why?)
* An advertisement from [TLC Laser Eye Centers](http://www.vision.lasik.com “TLC Laser Eye Centers”)
* A plea from [The Wilderness Society](http://www.wilderness.org “The Wilderness Society”)

What Was in the Mailbox Saturday, 02.23.2008?

The mailbox contained:

* March-April 2008 issue of [Utne Reader](http://www.utne.com “Utne Reader”) (Your Boss Is Not Your Mom – How Work Turns Us Into Babies)
* March 3, 2008 issue of [Business Week](http://www.businessweek.com “Business Week”) (Consumer Vigilantes – Fighting for truth, justice, and the right to speak to a manager.)
* March 2008 issue of [Boys’ Life](http://www.boyslife.org “Boys’ Life”) (Climb On!)
* February 21, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “The Christian Science Monitor”) (A generation shift in women’s vote)
* An offer from [Breck’s](http://www.brecks.com “Breck’s”)
* An advertisement for “Carrots Love Tomatoes & Roses Love Garlic”
* A “High Risk Skin Effective Wound Care Strategies” Seminar Brochure

What Was in the Mailbox Friday, 02.22.2008?

The mailbox contained:

* March/April 2008 issue of [Foreign Affairs](http://www.foreignaffairs.org “Foreign Affairs”) (The Clash of Peoples – Why ethnic nationalism will drive global politics for generations.)
* March 2008 issue of [Smithsonian](http://www.smithsonian.com “Smithsonian”) (Cheetahs – A Plan for Their Survival)
* March 2008 issue of [Virginia Wildlife](http://www.huntfishva.com “Virginia Wildlife”) (Annual Photography Contest Showcase)
* March 2008 issue of [This Old House](http://www.thisoldhouse.com “This Old House”) (Small-Space Solutions)
* March 2008 issue of [Wired](http://www.wired.com “Wired”) (Free! Why $0.00 Is The Future Of Business)
* February 25, 2008 issue of [The New Yorker](http://www.newyorker.com “The New Yorker”) (Big Foot – The complexities of going green.)
* February 19, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “The Christian Science Monitor”) (Will Wisconsin build Obama streak?)
* February 20, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “The Christian Science Monitor”) (Castro Ends Era, On His Terms)
* A [Country Door](http://www.countrydoor.com “Country Door”) Catalog
* Coupons from [Valpak](http://www.valpak.com “Valpak”)
* Coupons from [Kroger](http://www.kroger.com “Kroger”)
* An advertisement from [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](http://www.dickeys.com “Dickey’s Barbecue Pit”)
* A plea from [ProEnglish](http://www.proenglish.org “ProEnglish”)
* A DVD from Netflix – Gram Parsons: Fallen Angel (The previous DVD was dropped off at the main Roanoke post office, Monday, 02/18. It was received by the Roanoke distribution center on Tuesday, and the new DVD shipped from Columbus, OH on Wednesday.)

What Was in the Mailbox Thursday, 02.21.2008?

The mailbox contained:

* March + April 2008 issue of [Mother Jones](http://www.motherjones.com “Mother Jones”) (Torture Hits Home – When The Unthinkable Becomes Acceptable)
* March/April 2008 issue of [Sierra](http://www.sierraclub.org “Sierra Club”) (Wild Rides)
* Spring 2008 issue of [Nature Conservancy](http://www.nature.org “Nature Conservancy”) (Underwater Forest Off the California Coast, Taking Land-Based Conservation Strategies To Sea)
* March/April 2008 issue of [Garden Gate](http://www.gardengatemagazine.com “Garden Gate”) (Weekend-Friendly Shade Gardens)
* February 24, 2008 issue of [St. John’s](http://www.stjohnsroanoke.org “St. John’s Roanoke”) (Kingdom Life Ministries)
* March/April 2008 issue of [American Girl](http://www.americangirl.com “American Girl”) (26 ways you can help the Earth)
* March 2008 [American Girl](http://www.americangirl.com “American Girl”) Catalog
* A plea from [America’s Second Harvest](http://www.secondharvest.org “America’s Second Harvest”)

What Was in the Mailbox Wednesday, 02.20.2008?

The mailbox contained:

* March 2008 issue of [Better Homes and Gardens](http://www.bhg.com “Better Homes and Gardens”) (Refresh Any Room)
* Spring 08 issue of [Rails To Trails](http://www.railstotrails.org “Rails To Trails Conservancy”) (Canyon Glory: Utah’s Provo River Trail)
* March/April 2008 issue of [Liberty Journal](http://www.liberty.edu “Liberty University”) (Spirit Abounds)
* March 2008 issue of [Esquire](http://www.esquire.com “Esquire”) (What Obama, McCain, Clinton, and the Rest Can Learn from ARNOLD the President of 12% of Us.)
* February 25-March 3, 2008 issue of [U.S. News & World Report](http://www.usnews.com “U.S. News & World Report”) (Does race Still Matter?)
* March 2008 issue of [Computer Shopper](http://www.computershopper.com “Computer Shopper”) (New Laptop Buys!)
* A [Craftsman Club](http://www.craftsman.com “Craftsman”) Sale Flyer
* A DVD from [Netflix](http://www.netflix.com “Netflix”) – The Shield Season 1, Disc 3 (The previous disc was dropped off at the main Roanoke post office on Monday, 02/18.)
* An advertisement from [ComposTumbler](http://www.compostumbler.com “ComposTumbler”)
* An advertisement from [Weight Watchers](http://www.weightwatchers.com “Weight Watchers”)
* A subscription offer from [Writer’s Digest](http://www.writersdigest.com “Writer’s Digest”)
* A plea from the [Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee](http://www.dccc.org “Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee”)

What Was in the Mailbox Tuesday, 02.19.2008?

The mailbox contained:

* March 2008 issue of [TechNet Magazine](http://www.technetmagazine.com “TechNet Magazine”) (Inside Windows Server 2008)
* February 13, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “The Christian Science Monitor”) (China growth can soften US slump)
* February 14, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “The Christian Science Monitor”) (An assassin’s reign ends)
* February 15, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “The Christian Science Monitor”) (Best US factory jobs in rising jeopardy)
* Volume 13 of [Make:](http://www.makezine.com “Make:”) (It’s Magic!)
* A [Social Security](http://www.ssa.gov “Social Security Administration”) Statement
* 2008 Spring [Gurney’s](http://www.gurneys.com “Gurney’s”) Seed Catalog
* An advertisement and coupon from [Toyus R Us](http://www.toysrus.com “Toys R Us”)
* An advertisement and coupon from [Limited Too](http://www.limitedtoo.com “Limited Too”)
* A letter from [Yahoo!](http://www.yahoo.com “Yahoo!”) explaining why they turned down Microsoft’s offer
* A plea from the [National Wildlife Federation](http://www.nwf.org “National Wildlife Federation”)

What Was in the Mailbox Saturday, 02.16.2008?

The mailbox contained:

* March 2008 issue of [Harper’s](http://www.harpers.org “Harper’s”) ([Beltway Bacchanal – Congress Lives High on the Contributor’s Dime](http://www.harpers.org/archive/2008/03/0081944 “Read the Article (Subscription Required)”))
* February 25, 2008 issue of [Business Week](http://www.businessweek.com “Business Week”) (Building The Perfect Laptop – Inside Lenovo’s quest to design the ultimate portable computer)
* March 2008 issue of [National Geographic](http://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine “National Geographic”) (Inside Animal Minds – Birds, Apes, Dolphins, and a Dog With a World-Class Vocabulary)
* March 2008 issue of [MAXIM](http://www.maxim.com “MAXIM”) (Politicians Gone Wild! We Name the Beltway’s Biggest Badasses)
* A subscription offer from [The Wall Street Journal](http://www.wsj.com “The Wall Street Journal”)
* An identity theft pamphlet from the [Post Office](http://www.usps.com “U.S. Postal Service”)
* Coupons from [Food Lion](http://www.foodlion.com “Food Lion”)
* An advertisement from [CompuMaster](http://www.compumaster.net “CompuMaster”) for The Roanoke Conference for Adobe Photoshop Users
* A plea from the [Save-the-Redwoods League](http://www.savetheredwoods.org “Save-the-Redwoods League”)

What Was in the Mailbox Friday, 02.15.2008?

The mailbox contained:

* February 2008 issue of [Game Developer](http://www.gdmag.com “Game Developer”) (Postmortem: Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction)
* February 17, 2008 issue of [St. John’s](http://www.stjohnsroanoke.org “St. John’s Roanoke”) (The Bishop’s Annual Visitation Sunday, February 17)
* February 6, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “Christian Science Monitor”) (NATO’s frayed Afghan mission)
* February 7, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “Christian Science Monitor”) (GOP finally has a clear front-runner)
* February 12, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “Christian Science Monitor”) (US launches 9/11 military trials)
* Spring 2008 [L.L.Bean](http://www.llbean.com “L.L.Bean”) Clothing For Women Catalog
* Coupons from [Food Lion](http://www.foodlion.com “Food Lion”)
* An offer from [One Spirit](http://www.joinonespirit.com “One Spirit”)

What Was in the Mailbox Thursday, 02.14.2008?

The mailbox contained:

* March 2008 [domino](http://www.dominomag.com “domino”) (150 Easy Ways To Go Green At Home)
* February 11, 2008 [Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “Christian Science Monitor”) (Fresh Episodes May Come Soon To T.V. Near You)
* A [Micro Center](http://www.microcenter.com “Micro Center”) Sale Flyer
* An advertisement from [Sears](http://www.sears.com “Sears”)
* An advertisement from Whitt [Carpet One](http://www.carpetone.com “Carpet One”)
* A subscription offer from [Family & Community Health](http://www.familyandcommunityhealth.com “Family & Community Health”)

What Was in the Mailbox Wednesday, 02.13.2008?

The mailbox contained:

* March 2008 [Popular Mechanics](http://www.popularmechanics.com “Popular Mechanics”) (America’s Robot Army – Next-Gen Fighting Machines Are Smart, Tough and Armed to the Treads)
* March 2008 [Linux Journal](http://www.linuxjournal.com “Linux Journal”) (Interview With David Liu of gOS)
* March 2008 [Fast Company](http://www.fastcompany.com “Fast Company”) (The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies)
* February 18, 2008 [U.S. News & World Report](http://www.usnews.com “U.S. News & World Report”) (Mac Is Back)
* January 2008 [Clinical Advances in Hematology & Oncology](http://www.clinicaladvances.com “Clinical Advances in Hematology”) (Advances and Challenges in the Use of Biomarkers in Clinical Trials)
* January.February 2008 [ECHOLOCATIONS](http://www.echolocations.com “ECHOLOCATIONS”) Disc 5.5 – Flood Part One)
* Winter/Spring 2008 [Crutchfield](http://www.crutchfield.com “Crutchfield”) Catalog
* A plea from the [Nature Conservancy](http://www.nature.org “Nature Conservancy”)

What Was in the Mailbox Tuesday, 02.12.2008?

The mailbox contained:

* Winter 2008 [Daedalus Music](http://www.salemusic.com “Daedalus Music”) Catalog
* A [Web 2.0 Expo](http://www.web2expo.com “Web 2.0 Expo”) Brochure
* A DVD from [Netflix](http://www.netflix.com “Netflix”) (The previous DVD was returned Saturday, 02/09.)
* A plea from [HALT](http://www.halt.org “HALT”)
* A plea from [America’s Second Harvest](http://www.secondharvest.org “America’s Second Harvest”)
* A plea from the [Environmental Defense Action Fund](http://www.environmentaldefense.org “Environmental Defense Action Fund”)
* A plea from the [Smithsonian](http://www.smithsonianmembership.com “Smithsonian Membership”)
* An offer from the [Quality Paperback Book Club](http://www.joinqpb.com “Quality Paperback Book Club”)