Category Archives: Mailbox Contents

Contents of the postal mailbox on a specific day.

What Was in the Mailbox Friday, 02.09.2007?

Friday, the mailbox contained:

* March 2007 issue of [Real Simple](http://www.realsimple.com “Real Simple Website”) (36 surprising things you can get for FREE)
* February 16, 2007 issue of [Entertainment Weekly](http://www.ew.com “Entertainment Weekly Website”) ([‘Lost’ Roars Back!](http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20011203,00.html “Read the Cover Story”))
* February 12, 2007 issue of [Sporting News](http://www.sportingnews.com “Sporting News Website”) (Horse Power! The Colts storm past the Bears, 29-17)
* February 7, 2007 issue of [PC Magazine](http://www.pcmag.com “PC Magazine Website”) ([The Complete Guide To TV on the Web](http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2086595,00.asp “Read the Cover Story”)
* March 2007 issue of [Linux Journal](http://www.linuxjournal.com “Linux Journal Website”) ([Linux and Asterisk Do Telephony](http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/9190 “Read the Cover Story”))
* Winter 2006 [Atmel](http://www.atmel.com “Atmel Website”) Applications Journal (MCU Port Expansion Using ATF15xx CPLDs)
* Coupons from [Domino’s](http://www.dominos.com “Domino’s Website”)
* A membership card from the [ARRL](http://www.arrl.org “ARRL Website”)
* A plea from [The Fresh Air Fund](http://www.freshair.org “Fresh Air Fund Website”)
* A plea from [Habitat For Humanity](http://www.habitat.org “Habitat For Humanity Website”)
* A letter from [John Warner](http://warner.senate.gov “John Warner’s Senate Page”)
* 3 DVD’s from [Netflix](http://www.netflix.com “Netflix Website”) –
* [The Wire Season 1, Disc 5](“Netflix’s The Wire Season 1 Page” http://www.netflix.com/MovieDisplay?movieid=70002808)
* [The Wire Season 2, Disc 1](“Netflix’s The Wire Season 1 Page” http://www.netflix.com/MovieDisplay?movieid=70019096)
* [The Wire Season 2, Disc 2](“Netflix’s The Wire Season 2 Page” http://www.netflix.com/MovieDisplay?movieid=70019096) (The previous DVD was returned on Tuesday, 02/06.)


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What Was in the Mailbox Thursday, 02.08.2007?

Thursday, the mailbox contained:

* March 2007 issue of [National Geographic Traveler](http://www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler “National Geographic Traverler Website”) (America’s Tuscany)
* March 2007 issue of [Outside](http://www.outsideonline.com “Outside Magazine Website”) (30th Anniversary Travel Special)
* March 2007 issue of [The Atlantic](http://www.theatlantic.com “The Atlantic Website”) ([Manhunt – Stalking One of Asia’s Most Wanted Terrorists – The Inside Story](http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200703/bowden-jihad “Read the Cover Story (Subscription Required)”))
* March 2007 issue of [Computer Shopper](http://www.computershopper.com “Computer Shopper Website”) ([Build a Bargain Gaming PC](http://computershopper.com/feature/build_your_own_budget_gaming_pc “Read the Cover Story”))
* February 20, 2007 issue of [PC Magazine](http://www.pcmag.com “PC Magazine Website”) ([Best Free Software For 2007](http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2090787,00.asp “Read the Cover Story”))
* January/February 2007 issue of [CA](http://caonline.amcancersoc.org “CA Website”) ([Cancer Statistics, 2007](http://caonline.amcancersoc.org/cgi/content/full/57/1/30 “Read the Cover Story”))
* February 11, 2007 issue of [St. John’s](http://www.stjohnsroanoke.org “St. John’s Roanoke Website”) The Record (Adult Education Offering Sunday Morning at 9:00 AM)
* An advertisement from [Schewels](http://www.schewels.com “Schewels Website”)
* Raffle tickets from [Consumer Reports](http://www.consumerreports.org “Consumer Reports Website”)
* A plea from the [Students Conserving America](http://www.thesca.org “Students Conserving America Website”)
* A plea from the [Natural Resources Defense Council](http://www.nrdc.org “Natural Resources Defense Council Website”)


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What Was in the Mailbox Wednesday, 02.07.2007?

Wednesday, the mailbox contained:

* Winter/Spring 2007 issue of the [Richfield Reader](http://www.richfieldretirement.com “Richfield Retirement Website”) (How a small gesture can change a person’s life)
* A pamphlet – [Making Room For Jesus](http://www.creativecommunications.com “Creative Communications Website”) (Daily Family Devotions for Lent)
* A [Lydia’s Professional Uniforms](http://www.lydiasuniforms.com “Lydia’s Uniforms Website”) Catalog

What Was in the Mailbox Tuesday, 02.06.2007?

Tuesday, the mailbox contained:

* March 2007 issue of [Good Housekeeping](http://www.goodhousekeeping.com “Good Housekeeping Website”) (The No-Hunger Diet – Stop starving, start losing)
* March 2007 issue of [Country Living](http://www.countryliving.com “Country Living Website”) (Stylish Solutions – 54 pages of ideas of creating a home that fits your life, your budget & your personality)
* February 12, 2007 issue of [Newsweek](http://newsweek.msnbc.com “Newsweek Website”) ([The Girls Gone Wild Effect – Out-Of-Control Celebs and Online Sleaze Fuel a New Debate Over Kids and Values](http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16961761/site/newsweek/ “Read the Cover Story”))
* March 2007 issue of [Popular Mechanics](http://www.popularmechanics.com “Popular Mechanics Website”) (Mission: Moon – How We’ll Go Back – And **Stay** This Time!)
* A plea from the [Sierra Club](http://www.sierraclub.org “Sierra Club Website”)
* A plea from [The Wilderness Society](http://www.wilderness.org “Wilderness Society Website”)
* Coupons from [Home Depot](http://www.homedepot.com “Home Depot Website”)
* A subscription offer from [Blue Ridge Country](http://www.blueridgecountry.com “Blue Ridge Country Magazine Website”)
* An offer from from the [Worldwatch Institute](http://www.worldwatch.org “Worldwatch Institute Website”) for their “State of the World Library 2007”


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What Was in the Mailbox Monday, 02.05.2007?

Monday, the mailbox contained:

* February 2007 issue of [Circuit Cellar](http://www.circuitcellar.com “Circuit Cellar Website”) (Wireless Communications)
* February 12, 2007 issue of [BusinessWeek](http://www.businessweek.com “BusinessWeek Website”) ([Carlyle Steps Into The Light](http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/07_07/b4021001.htm “Read the Cover Story”))
* February 2007 issue of [The Sun](http://www.thesunmagazine.org “The Sun Magazine Website”) ([Nature-Deficit Disorder? Richard Louv Asks Whether We’re Raising Our Children Under House Arrest](http://www.thesunmagazine.org/374_Louv.pdf “Read the Story (PDF)”)
* A copy of [Ubuntu](http://www.ubuntu.com “Ubuntu Website”)
* A DVD from [Netflix](http://www.netflix.com “Netflix”) – [The Wire Season 1, Disc 4](http://www.netflix.com/MovieDisplay?movieid=70002808&trkid=134852 “Netflix’s The Wire Season 1 Page”) (The previous DVD was returned Thursday, 02/01.)
* A plea from the [World Wildlife Fund](http://www.worldwildlife.org “World Wildlife Fund Website”)
* A plea from [World Emergency Relief](http://worldemergencyrelief.org “World Emergency Relief Website”)


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What Was in the Mailbox Saturday, 02.03.2007?

Saturday, the mailbox contained:

* March & April 2007 issue of [Cook’s Illustrated](http://www.cooksillustrated.com “Cook’s Illustrated Website”) (Rating Chef’s Knives)
* February 2007 issue of [Boys’ Life](http://www.boyslife.org “Boys’ Life Website”) (Bring It On!)
* January 2007 issue of [QST](http://www.arrl.org “ARRL Website”) (Annual Vintage Issue!)
* An offer for the [Cook’s Country](http://www.cookscountry.com “Cook’s Country Website”) 2006 Annual
* A plea from the [Native American Heritage Association](http://www.naha-inc.org “Native American Heritage Association Website”)


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What Was in the Mailbox Friday, 02.02.2007?

Friday, the mailbox contained:

* February 9, 2007 issue of [Entertainment Weekly](http://www.ew.com “Entertainment Weekly Website”) (Inside the Wild World of Justin Timberlake)
* February 2007 issue of [American Journal of Nursing](http://www.ajnonline.com “American Journal of Nursing Website”) (IV Opioid Range Orders for Acute Pain Management)
* January 2007 issue of [Clinical Advances in Hematology & Oncology](http://www.clinicaladvances.com “Clinical Advances in Hematology & Oncology Website”) (The Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2006)
* February 2007 issue of [SERVO](http://www.servomagazine.com “SERVO Website”) (The Flaming Lotus Girls and The Serpent Mother)
* February 2007 issue of [Current History](http://www.currenthistory.com “Current History Website”) (Latin America)
* A [Psychiatric Nursing](http://www.contemporyforums.com “Contemporary Forums Website”) Conference Brochure
* A [MySQL Conference & Expo](http://www.mysqlconf.com “MySQL Conference & Expo Website”) Card
* Some Expandable Disc Wallets from [Staples](http://www.staples.com “Staples Website”)


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What Was in the Mailbox Thursday, 02.01.2007

Thursday, the mailbox contained:

* February 2007 issue of [BBC Music](http://www.bbcmusicmagazine.com “BBC Music Magazine Website”) (So You Think You Know Tchaikovsky? Your Essential Guide To Russia’s Favourite Composer)
* February 5, 2007 issue of [Sporting News](http://www.sportingnews.com “Sporting News Website”) (Turn On … Tune In … Catch UP!)
* February 4, 2007 issue of [St. John’s](http://www.stjohnsroanoke.org “St. John’s Roanoke Website”) The Record (“Tune Our Hearts to Sing Thy Grace” – a capital stewardship campaign for the mission and ministry of the parish)
* February-March 2007 issue of the [Roanoke Group](http://virginia.sierraclub.org/roanoke/ “Roanoke Group of the Sierra Club Website”)’s Sierra Club News (Film Festival: Putting a Chill On Global Warming – Real World Solutions for Real Global Problems)
* Coupons from [Food Lion](http://www.foodlion.com “Food Lion Website”)
* A DVD from [Netflix](http://www.netflix.com “Netflix Website”) – [The Wire Season 1, Disc 3](http://www.netflix.com/MovieDisplay?movieid=70002808&trkid=134852 “Netflix’s The Wire Season 1 Page”) (The previous movie was returned Saturday, 1/27.)
* A survey from [Roanoker Magazine](http://www.theroanoker.com/ “Roanoker Magazine Website”)
* A survey and plea from the [Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee](http://www.dccc.org “Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Website”)
* A plea from [International Children’s Fund](http://www.icfaid.com “International Children’s Fund Website”)
* A plea from [America’s Second Harvest](http://www.secondharvest.org “American’s Second Harvest Website”)


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What Was in the Mailbox Wednesday, 01.31.2007?

Wednesday, the mailbox contained:

* March 2007 issue of [National Geographic Adventure](http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure “National Geographic Adventure Website”) (The Hidden Southwest)
* February/March 2007 issue of [American Heritage](http://www.americanheritage.com “American Heritage Website”) (10 Moments That Made U.S. Business)
* February 2007 issue of [Nuts And Volts](http://www.nutsvolts.com “Nuts And Volts Website”) (Interface Your iPod – An overview of the docking connector and ways to utilize it.)
* February 2007 issue of [Ridge Runner](http://www.bsa-brmc.org “Blue Ridge Mountains Council Website”) (Blue Ridge Mountains Earns Quality Council Again)
* A [Birthday Express](http://www.birthdayexpress.com “Birthday Express Website”) Catalog
* A [1-800-flowers.com](http://www.1800flowers.com “1-800-flowers.com Website”) Catalog
* An offer from the Cooking Club
* A [Kenyon Review](http://www.kenyonreview.org “Kenyon Review Website”) Writers Workshop Brochure
* An offer from [Comcast](http://www.comcast.com “Comcast Website”)
* Coupons from [Papa Johns](http://www.papajohns.com “Papa Johns Website”)
* A plea from the [World Wildlife Fund](http://www.worldwildlife.org “World Wildlife Website”)


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What Was in the Mailbox Tuesday, 01.30.2007?

Tuesday, the mailbox contained:

* February 5, 2007 issue of [Newsweek](http://newsweek.msnbc.com “Newsweek Website”) ([Black Hawk Down – What the Lives of 12 Americans Killed in a Single Crash Tell Us About the Human Cost of War](“Read the Cover Story” http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16843652/site/newsweek/))
* March 2007 issue of [Car And Driver](http://www.caranddriver.com “Car And Driver Website”) (Hardcore! Sports Cars For the Track)
* A subscription offer from [AutoWeek](http://www.autoweek.com “AutoWeek Website”)
* A subscription offer from [SQL Server Solutions](http://www.elementkjournals.com/products/showProduct.asp?prodID=36&catID=2 “SQL Server Solutions Website”)
* A subscription offer from the [Journal of Christian Nursing](http://ncf.intervarsity.org/jcn/index.html “Journal of Christian Nursing Website”)
* A letter from [Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME)](http://www.phonehome.org “Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Website”) asking for support
* A plea from [The SmileTrain](http://www.smiletrain.org “SmileTrain Website”)


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What Was in the Mailbox Monday, 01.29.2007?

Monday, the mailbox contained:

* February 2007 issue of [Country Living](http://www.countryliving.com “Country Living Website”) (Get Inspired! 31 pages of fabulous Whole House Makeovers)
* March 2007 issue of [Consumer Reports](http://www.consumerreports.org “Consumer Reports Website”) (HD Made Easy)
* January-February 2007 issue of [Appalacian Trail Journeys](http://www.appalachiantrail.org “Appalachian Trail Conservancy Website”) (Citizen Scientists)
* February 2007 issue of [Virginia Wildlife](http://www.dgif.virginia.gov “Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Website”) (Be Wild Virginia – Introducing the Virginia Wildlife Action Plan)
* January 25, 2007 issue of [Oncology Times](http://www.oncology-times.com “Oncology Times Website”) (Medical Identity Theft: More Common than Generally Known, Cancer Patients Among the Most Vulnerable)
* A [Windows Connection](http://www.winconnections.com “Windows Connections Website”)
* A membership offer from the [ACM](http://www.acm.org “Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) Website”)
* A plea from the [Nature Conservancy](http://www.nature.org “Nature Conservancy Website”)
* An offer from [BMG Music](http://www.bmgmusic.com “BMG Music Website”)
* 2 books:
* Emma Lazarus: Selected Poems: Selected Poems (American Poets Project)
* F. Scott Fitzgerald: Novels and Stories 1920-1922: This Side of Paradise / Flappers and Philosophers / The Beautiful and the Damned / Tales of the Jazz Age (Library of America)


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What Was in the Mailbox Saturday, 01.27.2007?

Saturday, the mailbox contained:

* February 5, 2007 issue of [BusinessWeek](http://www.businessweek.com “BusinessWeek Website”) ([Up All Night – Against long odds, McDonald’s finds a hot new strategy.](http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/07_06/b4020001.htm “Read the Cover Story”))
* An advertisement from the Disney Vacation Club
* Coupons from Mailbox Savings
* An expense check
* A postcard from the Post Office
* A DVD from [Netflix](http://www.netflix.com “Netflix Website”) – [The Wire Season 1, Disc 2](http://www.netflix.com/MovieDisplay?movieid=70002808&trkid=134852 “Netflix’s The Wire Season 1 Page”) (The previous DVD was returned Thursday, 1/25.)


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What Was in the Mailbox Friday, 01.26.2007?

Friday, the mailbox contained:

* February 2, 2007 issue of [Entertainment Weekly](http://www.ew.com “Entertainment Weekly Website”) (Oscar The Ultimate Viewer’s Guide)
* Coupons from [Good Year](http://www.goodyear.com “Good Year Website”)
* Coupons from Mailbox Savings
* A subscription offer from [Southern Living](http://www.southernliving.com “Southern Living Website”)
* A plea from the [Natural Resources Defense Council](http://www.nrdc.org “Natural Resources Defense Council Website”)


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What Was in the Mailbox Thursday, 01.25.2007?

Thursday, the mailbox contained:

* January 29, 2007 issue of [Sporting News](http://www.sportingnews.com “Sporting News Website”) (Super Bowl Preview)
* February/March 2007 issue of [National Wildlife](http://www.nwf.org “National Wildlife Website”) (Sexy Beasts: The Truth About Wolves)
* January/February 2007 issue of [Old Dominion Sierran](http://virginia.sierraclub.org “Virginia Sierra Club Website”) (Reading the tea leaves – Trying to predict 2007 legislative session’s impact on the environment)
* January/February 2007 issue of [Business 2.0](http://www.business2.com “Business 2.0 Website”) ([Go Green. Get Rich. Saving the Planet Has Suddenly Become Good Business.](http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/biz2/0701/gallery.9problems/index.html “Read the Cover Story”))
* January 28, 2007 issue of [The Record](http://www.stjohnsroanoke.org “St. John’s Roanoke Website”) (Eighty-Eighth Annual Council)
* A [Lands’ End Overstocks](http://www.landsend.com/overstocks “Lands’ End Overstocks Website”) Catalog
* Volume 7 of the [Maxim](http://www.maxim-ic.com “Maxim Website”) Microcontroller Engineering Review (Unlocking the Secrets of the MAXQ)
* Coupons from [Domino’s](http://www.dominos.com “Domino’s Website”)
* An advertisement for [Phillips Lifeline](http://www.lifelinesystems.com/info “Phillips Lifeline Website”)
* A plea from the [Appalachian Trail Conservancy](http://www.appalachiantrail.org “Appalachian Trail Conservancy Website”)
* A plea from the [Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee](http://www.dscc.org “Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Website”)
* A subscription offer from [Air & Space](http://www.airspacemag.com/ “Air & Space Magazine Website”) Magazine
* A subscription offer from [Country Gardens](http://www.bhg.com/bhg/store/product.jhtml?catid=cat120004&prodid=prod80004 “Country Gardens Magazine Website”)
* New Wii Wrist Straps from [Nintendo](http://www.nintendo.com “Nintendo Website”)
* A book – Healthy Crockery Cookery


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What Was in the Mailbox Wednesday, 01.24.2007?

Wednesday, the mailbox contained:

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