Category Archives: Mailbox Contents

Contents of the postal mailbox on a specific day.

What Was in the Mailbox Monday, 05.07.2007?

Monday, the mailbox contained:

* June/July 2007 issue of [Cook’s Country](http://www.cookscountry.com “Cook’s Country Website”) (BBQ Chicken – Perfectly Cooked Every Time)
* June 2007 issue of [Nintendo Power](http://www.nintendopower.com “Nintendo Power Website”) (First Look! Nights Journey of Dreams – Wii takes flight with Sega’s long-awaited and visually stunning Nights sequel.)
* June/July 2007 issue of the [Birds & Blooms](http://www.birdsandblooms.com “Birds & Blooms Website”) (Special Issue – Hummingbirds)
* Spring 2007 [Cyberguys!](http://www.cyberguys.com “Cyberguys! Website”) Catalog
* An [EZ To Use Big Book](http://www.eztousebigbook.com “EZ To Use Big Book Website”) Telephone Book
* Coupons from [Movie Gallery](http://www.moviegallery.com “Movie Gallery Website”)
* Coupons from [White Tire](http://www.whitetire.com “White Tire Website”)
* An advertisement from [Friendly Lincoln Mercury](http://www.friendlylincolnmercury.com “Friendly Lincoln Mercury Website”)
* A $3 check from the [Virginia Lottery](http://www.valottery.com “Virginia Lottery Website”)
* Another magazine scam from NME / Pat Haines
* A plea from the [Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee](http://www.dscc.org “Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Website”)
* A plea from [American Rivers](http://www.americanrivers.org “American Rivers Website”)
* 2 books:
* Chalmers Johnson’s [Nemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0805079114/ref=nosim/stevejenkins-20 “Amazon”)
* George Tenet’s [At the Center of the Storm: My Years at the CIA](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0061147788/ref=nosim/stevejenkins-20 “Amazon”)


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What Was in the Mailbox Saturday, 05.05.2007?

Saturday, the mailbox contained:

* May 14, 2007 issue of [BusinessWeek](http://www.businessweek.com “BusinessWeek Website”) ([This Way To Innovation – The Top 25 Leading Companies](http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/di_special/20070503mostinnovat.htm “Read the Cover Story”))
* May 11, 2007 issue of [Entertainment Weekly](http://www.ew.com “Entertainment Weekly Website”) (Heroes – The Insider’s Guide To the Explosive Season Finale…and Beyond)
* May 2007 issue of the [American Journal of Nursing](http://www.ajnonline.com “American Journal of Nursing Website”) (Original Research: Educational Mobility of RNs in North Carolina)
* An [Oxford University Press](http://www.oup.com/us “Oxford University Press Website”) Catalog
* A subscription offer from [The Economist](http://www.economist.com “The Economist Magazine Website”)
* A subscription offer from [The Roanoker](http://www.theroanoker.com “The Roanoker Website”)
* An offer from [Encyclopedia Britannica](http://www.EncyclopediaBritannica.com “Encyclopedia Britannica Website”)
* An offer from [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.christiansciencemonitor.com “Christian Science Monitor Website”)
* An offer from the [History Book Club](http://www.joinhistorybookclub.com “History Book Club Website”)
* An offer from [Wachovia Insurance Agency](http://www.wachovia.com/personal/page/0,,326,00.html “Wachovia’s Insurance Portal”)
* A plea from the [Republican Party of Virginia](http://www.rpv.org “Republican Party of Virginia Website”)
* A plea from the [World Wildlife Fund](http://www.worldwildlife.org “World Wildlife Fund Website”)
* A plea from [Doctors Without Borders](http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org “Doctors Without Borders Website”)
* An [ATMEL Dev Kit](http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?PName?Name=AVRDEVKIT1-ND&Site=US “Digi-Key’s AVRDEVKIT1-ND Page”) from [Digi-Key](http://www.digikey.com “Digi-Key Website”)


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What Was in the Mailbox Friday, 05.04.2007?

Friday, the mailbox contained:

* May/June 2007 issue of [Foreign Policy](http://www.foreignpolicy.com “Foreign Policy Magazine Website”) (21 Solutions To Save The World)
* June 2007 issue of [Nintendo Power](http://www.nintendopower.com “Nintendo Power Website”) (First Look! Nights Journey of Dreams – Wii takes flight with Sega’s long-awaited and visually stunning Nights sequel.)
* An [American Girl](http://www.americangirl.com “American Girl Website”) Catalog
* A plea from the [National Wildlife Federation](http://www.nwf.org “National Wildlife Federation Website”)
* A pay stub (It was mailed Monday from Charlottesville, but it didn’t arrive until today (Friday)!)
* A pair of [tool bags](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00012FQL0/ref=nosim/stevejenkins-20 “Amazon”) battery charger
* 2 books
* Lisa Bany-Winters’ [On Stage: Theater Games and Activities for Kids](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1556523246/ref=nosim/stevejenkins-20 “Amazon”)
* Lisa Bany-Winters’ [Show Time: Music, Dance, and Drama Activities for Kids](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1556523610/ref=nosim/stevejenkins-20 “Amazon”)


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What Was in the Mailbox Thursday, 05.03.2007?

Thursday, the mailbox contained:

* May 7, 2007 issue of [Sporting News](http://www.sportingnews.com “Sporting News Website”) (Draft Winners & Losers)
* May 2007 issue of [Current History](http://www.currenthistory.com “Current History Website”) (Africa)
* June 2007 issue of [The Atlantic](http://www.theatlantic.com “The Atlantic Website”) (Last Chance – Inside Condoleezza Rice’s Ploy to Defuse a Nuclear Middle East)
* A $2 check from the [Virginia Lottery](http://www.valottery.com “Virginia Lottery”)
* Pool Passes for Summer 2007
* A [Dewalt DW9116](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004ZARP/ref=nosim/stevejenkins-20 “Amazon”) battery charger
* A plea from the [Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian](http://www.americanindian.si.edu “Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian Website”)


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What Was in the Mailbox Wednesday, 05.02.2007?

Wednesday, the mailbox contained:

* May 2007 issue of [BBC Music](http://bbcmusicmagazine.com “BBC Music Magazine Website”) (Awards 2007 – The 10 Best Discs of the Year As Voted For By You!)
* May 6, 2007 issue of [St. John’s](http://www.stjohnsroanoke.org “St. John’s Roanoke Website”) (Capital Campaign Commitment Cards Are In the Mail)
* Spring 2007 issue of [Anthem’s](http://www.anthem.com “Anthem Website”) Living Well with Heart Disease (Step Out For Good Health)
* An [REI](http://www.rei.com “REI Website”) Sale Catalog
* An offer from [Comcast](http://www.comcast.com “Comcast Website”)
* An offer from [Verizon](http://www.verizon.com “Verizon Website”)
* An offer from Maxim Healthcare Services
* A plea from the [ACCION](http://www.accion.org “ACCION Website”)
* Coupons from Mailbox Savings
* Some books:
* Arthur Goldwag’s [‘Isms & ‘Ologies: The 453 Basic Tenets You’ve Only Pretended to Understand](http://www.librarything.com/work/2953074 “LibraryThing”)
* Kenneth Rogers’ [Northwest Passage](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0892725427/ref=nosim/stevejenkins-20 “Amazon”)
* David O. Stewart’s [The Summer of 1787: The Men Who Invented the Constitution](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0743286928/ref=nosim/stevejenkins-20 “Amazon”)
* Howard Fast’s [April Morning](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0553273221/ref=nosim/stevejenkins-20 “Amazon”)
* Omar Nasiri’s [Inside the Jihad: My Life With Al Qaeda: A Spy’s Story](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0465023886/ref=nosim/stevejenkins-20 “Amazon”)
* Kurt Vonnegut’s [A Man without a Country](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/158322713X/ref=nosim/stevejenkins-20 “Amazon”)
* David S. Kidder’s [The Intellectual Devotional: Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education, and Roam Confidently with the Cultured Class](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1594865132/ref=nosim/stevejenkins-20 “Amazon”)


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What Was in the Mailbox Tuesday, 05.01.2007?

Tuesday, the mailbox contained:

* May 7, 2007 issue of [Newsweek](http://newsweek.msnbc.com “Newsweek Website”) ([God & War – How Chaplains and Soldiers Struggle to Keep Faith Under Fire](http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18367801/site/newsweek/ “Read the Cover Story”))
* May-June 2007 issue of [InRadio](http://www.inradio.com “InRadio Website”) (InRadio 5.1 – Opportunity)
* Late Spring 2007 [CAMPMOR](http://www.campmor.com “CAMPMOR Website”) Catalog
* An offer from [Columbia House](http://www.columbiahouse.com “Columbia House Website”)
* A coupon from [Goody’s](http://www.shopgoodys.com “Goody’s Website”)
* A check from [Delta Dental](http://www.deltadental.com “Delta Dental Website”)
* A plea from the [Appalachian Trail Conservancy](http://www.appalachiantrail.org “Appalachian Trail Conservancy Website”)
* A plea from [Audubon](http://www.audubon.org “Audubon Website”)
* A plea from [Oxfam](http://www.oxfamamerica.org “Oxfam Website”)
* A plea from [Amnesty International](http://www.amnestyusa.org “Amnesty International Website”)
* A plea from the [ARRL](http://www.arrl.org “ARRL Website”)
* Tickets for “All Aboard for Thomas & Friends” at the [North Carolina Transportation Museum](http://www.nctrans.org/ “North Carolina Transportation Museum Website”)


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What Was in the Mailbox Monday, 04.30.2007?

Monday, the mailbox contained:

* Summer 2007 issue of [ROBOT](http://www.botmag.com “ROBOT Magazine Website”) (A Fly RC Special Issue)
* May 2007 issue of [Business 2.0](http://www.business2.com “Business 2.0 Website”) (Ripping Up the Rules of Management)
* May 7, 2007 issue of [BusinessWeek](http://www.businessweek.com “BusinessWeek Website”) ([‘Hey Buddy, You Wanna Buy a Bridge?’ – Why investors are clamoring to take over America’s roads, bridges, and airports – and why the public should be nervous.](http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/07_19/b4033001.htm “Read the Cover Story”))
* April 2007 issue of [Clinical Advances in Hematology & Oncology](http://www.clinicaladvances.com “Clinical Advances in Hematology & Oncology Website”) (Advances in CML)
* A coupon from [JCPenney](http://www.jcp.com “JCPenney Website”)
* Coupons from [Kroger](http://www.kroger.com “Kroger Website”)
* An advertisement from [Allstate](http://www.allstate.com “Allstate Website”)
* An employment advertisement from [Sentara](http://www.sentara.com/employment “Sentara’s Employment Portal”)
* A plea from the [ACLU](http://www.aclu.org “ACLU Website”)
* A plea from the [Drug Policy Alliance](http://www.drugpolicy.org “Drug Policy Alliance Website”)
* A book – [Break a Leg! – The Kids’ Guide to Acting & Stage Craft](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0761122087/ref=nosim/stevejenkins-20 “Amazon”)
* A [Black & Decker Snake Light](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000MQHIOS/ref=nosim/stevejenkins-20 “Amazon”)
* A [Dewalt Flexible Floodlight](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000222ZP/ref=nosim/stevejenkins-20 “Amazon”)


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What Was in the Mailbox Saturday, 04.28.2007?

Saturday, the mailbox contained:

* June 2007 issue of [Car And Driver](http://www.caranddriver.com “Car And Driver Website”) (2008 Audi TT – A Sports Car At Last?)
* May/June 2007 issue of [National Geographic Traveler](http://www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler “National Geographic Traveler Website”) (Sudden Journeys – Adventures In Last-Minute Travel)
* May/June 2007 issue of [Audubon](http://www.audubon.org “Audubon Website”) (Taking Aim at Wolves)
* May 2007 issue of [Virginia Wildlife](http://www.dgif.virginia.gov “Virginia Division of Game and Inland Fisheries Website”) (Whooooo, Whoooo, Who Cooks For You – A little country know how, mixed with some city slicker tactics makes a perfect turkey hunting team.)
* May 2007 issue of [The Sun](http://www.thesunmagazine.org “The Sun Magazine Website”) (Forget What They Told You – The Truth According To Greg Palast)
* April 30, 2007 issue of [Sporting News](http://www.sportingnews.com “Sporting News Website”) (Our ultimate NFL Mock Draft issue)
* An advertisement from [Schewels](http://www.schewels.com “Schewels Website”)


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What Was in the Mailbox Friday, 04.27.2007?

Friday, the mailbox contained:

* May 2007 issue of [SERVO](http://www.servomagazine.com “SERVO Website”) (Tell Your Robot To Get A Grip!)
* A plea from the [Chesapeake Bay Foundation](http://www.cbf.org “Chesapeake Bay Foundation Website”)
* A plea from [America’s Second Harvest](http://www.secondharvest.org “America’s Second Harvest Website”)
* A membership offer from the [IEEE Computer Society](http://www.computer.org “IEEE Computer Society Website”)


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What Was in the Mailbox Thursday, 04.26.2007?

Thursday, the mailbox contained:

* May/June 2007 issue of [Technology Review](http://www.technologyreview.com “Technology Review Website”) (The Design Issue – Beautiful Machines – A renaissance in consumer design is turning tools into objects of desire.)
* May 2007 issue of [Southern Living](http://www.southernliving.com “Southern Living Website”) (Comfortable & Casual – Rooms That Are Family Friendly Hydrangeas, Cut & Dried To Last Dreamy Garden Retreat)
* April 29, 2007 issue of [St. John’s](http://www.stjohnsroanoke.org “St. John’s Roanoke Website”) “The Record” (Tune Our Hearts to Sing Thy Grace)
* An advertisement from [Dell](http://www.dell.com “Dell Website”)
* A copy of [Sun’s](http://www.sun.com “Sun Website”) Solaris Express, Developer Edition


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What Was in the Mailbox Wednesday, 04.25.2007?

Wednesday, the mailbox contained:

* May 2007 issue of [Nuts and Volts](http://www.nutsvolts.com “Nuts and Volts Website”) (Build An X-10 Doggy Dish – Make sure Fido never goes thirsty again!)
* May/June 2007 issue of [Garden Gate](http://www.gardengatemagazine.com “Garden Gate Website”) (Readers’ Top 11 Picks – the Ultimate Annual List)
* May-June 2007 issue of [Utne Reader](http://www.utne.com “Utne Website”) (The Future of Protest – Why Your Voice Still Matters)
* April 10, 2007 issue of [Oncology Times](http://www.oncology-times.com “Oncology Times Website”) (Colorectal Cancer News from the GI Cancer Symposium)
* Coupons from [Home Depot](http://www.homedepot.com “Home Depot Website”)
* An offer from [AAA](http://www.aaa.com “AAA Website”)
* A plea from [America’s Second Harvest](http://www.secondharvest.org “America’s Second Harvest Website”)


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What Was in the Mailbox Tuesday, 04.24.2007?

Tuesday, the mailbox contained:

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What Was in the Mailbox Monday, 04.23.2007

Monday, the mailbox contained:

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What Was in the Mailbox Saturday, 04.21.2007?

Saturday, the mailbox contained:

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