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

The mailbox contained:

* Fall 2008 issue of [Nursing In Virginia](http://www.nursinginva.com “Nursing In Virginia”) (See what has the LPN Kickin’ Up Some Dust!)
* Coupons from [Home Depot](http://www.homedepot.com “Home Depot”)
* A plea from [National Audubon Society](http://www.audubon.org “National Audubon Society”)
* A plea from [Natural Resources Defense Council](http://www.nrdc.org “Natural Resources Defense Council”)
* Coupons from Mailbox Savings

The mailbox contained:

* October 15, 2008 issue of [The Progressive Populist](http://www.populist.com “The Progressive Populist”) (Cleaning Up After the Conservatives)
* October 2008 issue of [SQL Server Magazine](http://www.sqlmag.com “SQL Server Magazine”) (Get Multi-Dimensional With ADOMD.NET)
* A card from [No Depression.com](http://www.nodepression.com “No Depression.com”) announcing changes to their site

The mailbox contained:

* Fall 2008 issue of [Virginia Quarterly Review](http://www.vqronline.org “Virginia Quarterly Review”)
* A subscription offer from [Archaeology](http://www.archaeology.org “Archaeology”)

The mailbox contained:

* October 2008 issue of [Computer Shopper](http://www.computershopper.com “Computer Shopper”) (75 Best PC-Building Tips)
* October 2008 issue of [Parish Home Companion](http://www.christchurchroanoke.org “Christ Church Roanoke”) (Come To a Michaelmas Celebration!)
* An offer for 2009 Physicians’ Desk Reference
* A plea from [Blue Ridge PBS](http://www.blueridgepbs.org “Blue Ridge PBS”)
* A plea from [bread for the world](http://www.bread.org “bread for the world”)

The mailbox contained:

* October/November 2008 issue of [Mother Earth News](http://www.motherearthnews.com “Mother Earth News”) (Expert Tips for Simpler Living)
* October 2008 issue of [Virginia Wildlife](http://www.huntfishva.com “Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries”) (“Bring Back Bob” – A covey of groups rallies behind the bobwhite quail.)
* Coupons from [Kroger](http://www.kroger.com “Kroger”)
* Coupons from [Valpak](http://www.valpak.com “Valpak”)
* A subscription offer from [Smart Money](http://www.smartmoney.com “Smart Money”)
* A plea from [Feeding America](http://www.feedingamerica.org “Feeding America”)
* A plea from [Southwest Indian Relief Council](http://www.swirc.org “Southwest Indian Relief Council”)

The mailbox contained:

* September 29-October 6, 2008 issue of [U.S.News & World Report](http://www.usnews.com “U.S.News & World Report”) (America’s Best Healthy Places To Retire) [Read](http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/best-places-to-retire/2008/09/18/americas-best-healthy-places-to-retire.html “Read the Cover Story”)
* October 2008 issue of [Smithsonian](http://www.smithsonian.com “Smithsonian”) (Unearthing Stonehenge – New Excavation, New Findings) [T.O.C.](http://www.smithsonianmag.com/issue/October_2008.html “Table of Contents”)
* October 2008 issue of [This Old House](http://www.thisoldhouse.com “This Old House”) (Cut energy costs, keep the comfort – pellet stoves, denim insulation, and 8 more ways to save) [T.O.C.](http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/magazines/0,,20227365,00.html “Table of Contents”)
* September 2008 issue of [T. Rowe Price Investor](http://www.troweprice.com/common/gcDefault/0,2955,lnp%253D10039%2526cg%253D1230%2526pgid%253D7955,00.html “T. Rowe Price Investor”) (Gain a Fresh Perspective – Investing Beyond Your 401(k) Plan) [T.O.C.](http://www.troweprice.com/investIns/smartMoneySept08/home.html?rfpgid=7955 “Table of Contents”)
* September 22, 2008 issue of [Information Week](http://www.informationweek.com “Information Week”) (On The Horizon – What’s next in cloud computing? A look at 20 startups shows the way.) [T.O.C.](http://www.informationweek.com/thisweek/09-22-2008 “Table of Contents”)
* A [Heartbeats](http://www.heartbeatscatalog.org “Heartbeats”) Catalog
* A plea from the [ACLU](http://www.aclu.org “ACLU”)
* A plea from the [Southwestern Virginia Second Harvest Food Bank](http://www.swvafoodbank.org “Southwestern Virginia Second Harvest Food Bank”)
* A plea from the [Adventure Cycling Association](http://www.adventurecycling.org “Adventure Cycling Association”)
* An offer from [Biotech Research](http://www.biotechresearch.com “Biotech Research”)
* 2 offers from [State Farm](http://www.statefarm.com “State Farm”)
* A [Barack Obama](http://www.barackobama.com “Barack Obama”) shirt from [MoveOn.org](http://www.moveon.org “MoveOn.org”)

The mailbox contained:

* September 29, 2008 issue of [Newsweek](http://www.newsweek.com “Newsweek”) (King Henry – Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson) [Read](http://www.newsweek.com/id/160119 “Read the Cover Story”)
* September 29, 2008 issue of [The New Yorker](http://www.newyorker.com “The New Yorker”) (Service – Members of the military and their families) [T.O.C.](http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/toc/2008/09/29/toc_20080922?xrail “Table of Contents”)
* September 22, 2008 issue of [eWeek](http://www.eweek.com “eWeek”) (IT Budget 2009 – The economy and Wall Street woes are creating stormy budget seas, but it could be smoother sailing next year.)
* October 2008 issue of [Nuts and Volts](http://www.nutsvolts.com “Nuts and Volts”) (Peanut Butter Monster Detector – Build this robotic bedside companion to help ease your child’s night time fears.) [T.O.C.](http://nutsvolts.texterity.com/nutsvolts/200810/?pg=6&pm=2&u1=friend “Table of Contents”)
* October 2008 issue of [SERVO](http://www.servomagazine.com “SERVO”) (Robots – From Humanoid to Human Status) [T.O.C.](http://servo.texterity.com/servo/200810/?pg=4&pm=2&u1=friend “Table of Contents”)
* Late Fall 2008 [Crutchfield](http://www.crutchfield.com “Crutchfield”) Catalog
* A plea from [Central Union Mission](http://www.missiondc.org “Central Union Mission”)
* A plea from the [Democratic Congressional Campagin Committee](http://www.dccc.org “Democratic Congressional Campagin Committee”)
* A plea from the [Second Amendment Foundation](http://www.saf.org “Second Amendment Foundation”)
* A DVD from [Blockbuster](http://www.blockbuster.com “Blockbuster”) – Dexter Season 1, Disc 3 (The previous DVD was returned Thursday, 09/18)

The mailbox contained:

* October 2008 issue of [TechNet](http://www.technetmagazine.com “TechNet”) (Less Is More – Virtualization means you need far fewer physical servers to run your business. The result? A smaller carbon footprint, a lower electric bill, and more room in that big data center for a foosball table.) [T.O.C.](http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc905743.aspx “Table of Contents”)
* October 2008 issue of [Boys’ Life](http://www.boyslife.org “Boys’ Life”) (A Newbie’s Guide To 50 Miles)
* October 2008 issue of [Scouting](http://www.scoutingmagazine.org “Scouting Magazine”) (Go Deep – Phoenix Troop 109 Finds Adventure Above and Below Ground)
* A [Gander Mountain](http://www.gandermtn.com “Gander Mountain”) Sale Flyer
* An offer from [Netflix](http://www.netflix.com “Netflix”)
* A plea from [Berea College](http://www.berea.edu “Berea College”)
* A plea from the [Natural Resources Defense Council](http://www.nrdc.org “Natural Resources Defense Council”)
* A subscription offer from [The American Poetry Review](http://www.aprweb.org “The American Poetry Review”)

The mailbox contained:

* October 2008 issue of [Wired](http://www.wired.com “Wired”) (The 2008 Smart List) [T.O.C.](http://www.wired.com/wired/issue/16-10 “Table of Contents”)
* October 2008 issue of [domino](http://www.dominomag.com “domino”) (25 inspiring before & afters)
* A [Trails End](http://www.trails-end.com “Trails End”) Popcorn Flyer
* A notice from [St. John’s](http://www.stjohnsroanoke.org “St. John’s Roanoke”) about their Dodson Dinner & Lecture
* A plea from [Veterans of Foreign Wars](http://www.vfw.org “Veterans of Foreign Wars”)
* A plea from the [Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee](http://www.dscc.org “Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee”)
* An advertisement from [Averett University](http://www.averett.edu/index.php “Averett”)
* 2 subscription offers from [The Progressive](http://www.progressive.org “The Progressive”)

The mailbox contained:

* October 2008 issue of [Fast Company](http://www.fastcompany.com “Fast Company”) (Masters of Design) [T.O.C.](http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/129 “Table of Contents”)
* October 2008 issue of [Southern Living](http://www.southernliving.com “Southern Living”) (Fall Treats – Enjoying Our Spooky Halloween Party Menu)
* October 2008 issue of [Better Homes and Gardens](http://www.bhg.com “Better Homes and Gardens”) (Fall Beauty)
* October 2008 issue of [Money](http://www.money.com “Money”) (Retire Without Taxes – A Guide to America’s Best Retirement Plan) [T.O.C.](http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2008/10/01/toc.html “Table of Contents”)
* Autumn 2008 issue of [The American Scholar](http://www.theamericanscholar.org “The American Scholar”) (Meet the World’s Most Evil Man – Among his many crimes, Paul Schaefer taught a dictator how to torture) [Read](http://theamericanscholar.org/au08/torture-falconer.html “Read the Cover Story”)
* An offer from [MetLife](http://www.metlife.com “MetLife”)
* An offer from [Go Daddy.com](http://www.godaddy.com “Go Daddy.com”)
* A subscription offer from [Opera News](http://www.metoperafamily.org/operanews/ “Opera News”)

The mailbox contained:

* October 1, 2008 issue of [The Progressive Populist](http://www.populist.com “The Progressive Populist”) (The GOP’s Cheerful Viciousness – Yet again, the GOP launches brutal personality and cultural attacks on the Democratic candidate. Yet again, Democrats seem determined to allow it to do so.) [Read](http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2008/09/04/gop/index.html “Read the Cover Story”)
* Special Edition 2008 issue of [Old Dominion Sierran](http://virginia.sierraclub.org/ “Virginia Chapter of The Sierra Club”) (Sierra Club Endorses Barack Obama) [T.O.C.](http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/toc/2008/09/22/toc_20080915 “Table of Contents”)
* September 21, 2008 issue of [St. John’s](http://www.stjohnsroanoke.org “St. John’s”) “The Record” (New Service Schedule beginning September 21) [Read](http://stjohnsroanoke.org/html/documents/0921-08.pdf “Read the Newsletter (pdf)”)

The mailbox contained:

* September 22, 2008 issue of [Newsweek](http://www.newsweek.com “Newsweek”) (What Women Want) [Read](http://www.newsweek.com/id/158893 “Read the Cover Story”)
* September 22, 2008 issue of [The New Yorker](http://www.newyorker.com “The New Yorker”) (Outside Man – Spike Lee soldiers on.) [T.O.C.](http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/toc/2008/09/22/toc_20080915 “Table of Contents”)
* October 2008 issue of [SEED](http://www.seedmagazine.com “SEED”) (How To Evolve – Inside the world of Spore, from single-celled organism to intergalactic citizen)
* September 2008 issue of [BBC Music](http://www.bbcmusicmagazine.com “BBC Music”) (Renee Fleming Strauss Heroine – The great soprano on her triumphant return to the *Four Last Songs*.)
* October 2008 issue of [SPIN](http://www.spin.com “SPIN”) (Kings of Leon) [T.O.C.](http://www.spin.com/magazine/2008-10 “Table of Contents”)
* September 15, 2008 issue of [Information Week](http://www.informationweek.com “Information Week”) (500 – The Top Innovators In Business Technology)
* September 15, 2008 issue of [eWeek](http://www.eweek.com “eWeek”) (Managing a Mobile Platform – Labs recommends how to think beyond the device to effectively secure, scale and manage mobile.)
* Volume 13, Number 5 of [House to House Heart to Heart](http://www.housetohouse.com “House to House Heart to Heart”) (What Does God Do with Heaven’s Trash?)
* A [Lands’ End Kids](http://www.landsend.com/kids “Lands End Kids”) Catalog
* A [Lumber Liquidators](http://www.lumberliquidators.com “Lumber Liquidators”) Sale Flyer
* A [LISA ’08](http://www.usenix.org/lisa2008 “Lisa ’08”) Conference Brochure
* A [Voices That Matter Professional Ruby](http://www.voicesthatmatter.com/ruby2008 “Voices That Matter Professional Ruby”) Conference Brochure
* A [Staples](http://www.staples.com “Staples”) Easy Savings Book
* A notice from [St. John’s](http://www.stjohnsroanoke.org “St. John’s Roanoke”) about their “Music on the Corner” program
* A subscription offer from [International Design Magazine](http://www.idonline.com “International Design Magazine”)
* A subscription offer from [The New York Review of Books](http://www.nybooks.com “The New York Review of Books”)
* A subscription offer from [aperture](http://www.aperture.org “aperture”)
* A subscription offer from [tricycle](http://www.tricycle.com “tricycle”)
* A plea from [American Farmland Trust](http://www.farmland.org “American Farmland Trust”)

The mailbox contained:

* October 2008 issue of [The Family Handyman](http://www.thefamilyhandyman.com “The Family Handyman”) (Jazz up your home with paint) [T.O.C.](http://www.rd.com/familyhandyman/openTableOfContentAction.do “Read the Issue”)
* October 2008 issue of [Sound & Vision](http://www.soundandvisionmag.com “Sound & Vision”) (Dream Theater – The Super System Brings Paradise Indoors)
* An [ebay](http://www.ebay.com “ebay”) Catalog
* A subscription offer from [Forbes](http://www.forbes.com “Forbes”)
* A subscription offer from [Conde Nast Portfolio](http://www.portfolio.com “Conde Nast Portfolio”)
* An advertisement for [MIT Sloan’s Strategic Marketing for the Technical Executive](http://mitsloan.mit.edu/exceed “MIT Sloan’s Strategic Marketing for the Technical Executive”)
* A plea from [American Indian Education Foundation](http://www.aiefprograms.org “American Indian Education Foundation”)
* A plea from [Co-op America](http://www.coopamerica.org “Co-op America”)

The mailbox contained:

* October 2008 issue of [Paste](http://www.pastemagazine.com “Paste”) (The Violence Issue) [Read](http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?l=1&m=993 “Read the Issue”)
* October/November 2008 issue of [Birds & Blooms](http://www.birdsandblooms.com “Birds & Blooms”) (Autumn Checklist)
* October 2008 issue of [QST](http://www.qst.org “QST”) (The Radiosport Issue)
* A sale flyer and coupon from [Limited Too](http://www.limitedtoo.com “Limited Too”)
* An offer from [Comcast](http://www.comcast.com/ “Comcast”)
* An offer from [ING Direct](http://www.ingdirect.com “ING Direct”)
* A subscription offer from [Harvard Business Review](http://harvardbusinessonline.hbsp.harvard.edu/b02/en/hbr/hbr_current_issue.jhtml “Harvard Business Review”)
* A subscription offer from [Food & Wine](http://www.foodandwine.com “Food & Wine”)
* Holiday cards and a plea from [National Wildlife Federation](http://www.nwf.org “National Wildlife Federation”)