Category Archives: Mailbox Contents

Contents of the postal mailbox on a specific day.

What Was in the Mailbox Monday, 11.20.2006?

What Was in the Mailbox Saturday, 11.18.2006?

Saturday, the mailbox contained:

* November 24, 2006 issue of [Sporting News](http://www.sportingnews.com) (College Hoops 2006-07)
* December 2006/January 2007 issue of [Ready Made](http://www.readymademag.com) (Celebrate Good Times – 30 Gifts (You Can Actually Make!))
* November 10, 2006 issue of [Oncology Times](http://www.oncology-times.com) (Supportive Care for Children with Cancer: New Options, but More Research Needed)
* November 24, 2006 issue of [Entertainment Weekly](http://www.ew.com) (The Best of Bond – We Rank All 20 007 Movies)
* December 2006 – January 2007 issue of [Field & Stream](http://www.fieldandstream.com) (Last Chance Bucks – 10 Ways to Get Your Deer This Weekend)
* December 2006/January 2007 issue of [National Geographic Adventure](http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure) (Best of Adventure ’07)
* December 2006 issue of [Harper’s](http://www.harpers.org) (Through a Glass Darkly – How the Christian Right Is Reimagining U.S. History)
* A survey from [Virginia Western Community College](http://www.virginiawestern.edu)
* An advertisement from United States Rare Coin & Bullion Reserve
* Coupons from Mailbox Savings
* A Coupon from [Go Daddy](http://www.godaddy.com)
* A plea from [The Salvation Army](http://www.salvationarmyusa.org)
* A plea from [American Farmland Trust](http://www.farmland.org)
* A plea from [Students Conserving America](http://www.thesca.org)
* A CD – 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Cameo


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What Was in the Mailbox Friday, 11.17.2006?

Friday, the mailbox contained:

* December 2006 issue of [Wired](http://www.wired.com) (YouTube Grows Up)
* December 2006 issue of [National Geographic](http://www.nationalgeographic.com) (Saturn As You’ve Never Seen It)
* Winter 07 issue of [rails to trails](http://www.railstotrails.org) (Indiana’s Mighty Monon)
* November-December 2006 issue of [Appalachian Trail Journeys](http://www.appalachiantrail.org) (Trail Scouts)
* Holiday 2006 [Crutchfield](http://www.crutchfield.com) Catalog
* Winter 2006 [L.L.Bean](http://www.llbean.com) Outdoor Catalog
* Fall 2006 [Oncology Nursing Society](http://www.ons.org) Catalog
* A subscription offer for the [Southern Review](http://www.lsu.edu/thesouthernreview)
* A notice from the [Boy Scouts](http://www.bsa-brmc.org) about ski trips in January, February, and March 2007
* A plea from the Cardinal Newman Society
* A plea from the [Natural Resources Defense Council](http://www.nrdc.org)


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What Was in the Mailbox Thursday, 11.16.2006?

Thursday, the mailbox contained:

* December 2006 issue of [Better Homes and Gardens](http://www.bhg.com) (107 Joyful Ideas – Decorating, Gifts, & Easy Festive Touches (Lots Under $25!))
* November 19, 2006 issue of [St. John’s](http://www.stjohnsroanoke.org) The Record (The Annual Parish Meeting)
* The Post Office’s [Holiday Mailing Guide](http://www.usps.com/holiday)
* A plea from the [National Park Foundation](http://www.nationalparks.org)
* A plea from the [Civil War Preservation Trust](http://www.civilwar.org)
* A plea from the [Southwest Virginia Second Harvest Food Bank](http://www.swvafoodbank.org)
* A plea from [St. John’s](http://www.stjohnsroanoke.org)


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What Was in the Mailbox Wednesday, 11.15.2006?

Wednesday, the mailbox contained:

* November 20, 2006 issue of [The New Yorker](http://www.newyorker.com) (Downfall – Military reform and Rumsfeld’s demise.)
* December 2006 issue of [MAXIM](http://www.maxim.com) (XMAS Bonanza! 100 Ways to Blow Your Paycheck!)
* Christmas 2006 [Lands’ End](http://www.landsend.com) Catalog
* Christmas Favorites 2006 [L.L.Bean](http://www.llbean.com) Catalog
* Coupons from [Kroger](http://www.kroger.com)
* A plea from the [VFW](http://www.vfw.org)


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What Was in the Mailbox Tuesday, 11.14.2006?

Tuesday, the mailbox contained:

* December 2006 issue of [Popular Science](http://www.popsci.com) (100 Best Innovations of the Year)
* December 2006 issue of [Popular Mechanics](http://www.popularmechanics.com) (Killer Asteroid – It’s Coming Our Way – Five Plans to Head It Off)
* December 2006 issue of [Computer Shopper](http://www.computershopper.com) (Tech Gifts Under $150 – Cool Gadgets for Everyone on Your List)
* Winter 2006 issue of [Digital Living](http://www.cnet.com) (Gadgets & Gear For Everyone On Your List)
* November 20, 2006 issue of [Newsweek](http://newsweek.msnbc.com) (Father Knows Best – With Congress Lost and Iraq in Chaos, Bush Calls in his Dad’s Team. Can James Baker & Co. save the son’s Presidency?)
* October 2006 issue of [Oncology Net Guide](http://www.oncng.com) (Katrina: One Year Later – Lessons Learned – The Role of Healthcare IT in Disaster Preparedness and Recovery)
* December/January 2007 issue of [Birds & Blooms](http://www.birdsandblooms.com) (Ready for a Walk? The weather outside may be frightful, but we guarantee you’ll find this photo tour of winter’s most stunning sights quite delightful.)
* Autumn 2006 issue of [Greens of Virginia](http://www.vagreenparty.org) (A Comprehensive Transportation Policy For Virginia)
* November 27, 2006 issue of [Entertainment Weekly](http://www.ew.com) (Holiday Movie Preview)
* December/January 2007 issue of [Family Fun](http://www.familyfun.com) (Gifts Kids Can Make – 10 Cute Ideas for Family and Friends)
* Holiday 2006 [JCPenney](http://www.jcp.com) Cooks Catalog
* Holiday 2006 [ebay](http://www.ebay.com) Catalog
* An advertisement from [Adelphia](http://www.adelphia.com)
* An advertisement from [Sherwood Memorial Park](http://www.sherwoodmemorialpark.com/)
* Coupons from [Domino’s Pizza](http://www.dominos.com)
* Coupons from [Kroger](http://www.kroger.com)
* A notice from [Carilion](http://www.carilion.com) about flu shots
* A plea from [The Wilderness Society](http://www.wilderness.org)
* A plea from the [Appalachian Trail Conservancy](http://www.appalachiantrail.org)
* A subscription offer from [Barron’s](http://www.barrons.com)
* A subscription offer from [The Economist](http://www.economist.com)


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What Was in the Mailbox Monday, 11.13.2006?

Monday, the mailbox contained:

What Was in the Mailbox Thursday, 11.09.2006?

Thursday, the mailbox contained:

* November 17, 2006 issue of [Sporting News](http://www.sportingnews.com) (NFL second half Preview)
* November 12, 2006 issue of [The Record](http://www.stjohnsroanoke.org) (Adult Education Offerings Sunday Morning at 9:00 AM)
* A [Chadwick’s](http://www.chadwicks.com) Catalog and Coupon
* Holiday Preview 2006 [ACORN](http://www.acornonline.com) Catalog
* A coupon from [Domino’s](http://www.dominos.com)
* A coupon from [Toys-R-Us](http://www.toysrus.com)


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What Was in the Mailbox Wednesday, 11.08.2006?

Wednesday, the mailbox contained:

* November 13, 2006 issue of [The New Yorker](http://www.newyorker.com) (The Megacity – Lagos becomes an urban test case.)
* Holiday 2006 [National Geographic](http://www.nationalgeographic.com) Catalog
* Winter 2006/07 [B&H Photo – Video – Pro Audio](http://www.bhphotovideo.com) Catalog
* A DVD from the [William Shatner DVD Club](http://www.shatnerdvdclub.com) (This Month’s Selection – [Black Cadillac](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0313285/))
* A subscription offer from [Hobby Farms](http://www.hobbyfarmsmagazine.com)
* An advertisement for Excelsior Press’ “America’s State Capitols” Book
* A book –
iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It


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What Was in the Mailbox Tuesday, 11.07.2006?

Tuesday, the mailbox contained:

* November/December 2006 issue of [Old Dominion Sierran](http://virginia.sierraclub.org) (College students eager to be active in environmental causes)
* Fall and Winter 2006 issue of [Kroger Simply Irresistible!](http://www.kroger.com) (Ideas for Holiday Entertaining)
* Coupons from [Papa John’s](http://www.papajohns.com)
* An offer from the [Doubleday Book Club](http://www.joindoubledaybookclub.com)
* A book –
The Pentagon\'s New Map: War and Peace in the Twenty-first Century


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What Was in the Mailbox Monday, 11.06.2006?

Monday, the mailbox contained:

* November 13, 2006 issue of [BusinessWeek](http://www.businessweek.com) (Amazon’s Risky Bet – Jeff Bezos wants to run your business with his Web technology. Wall Street wishes he would just mind the store.)
* November 13, 2006 issue of [Newsweek](http://newsweek.msnbc.com) (The Politics of Jesus)
* December 2006 issue of [PC World](http://www.pcworld.com) (50+ Essential Hardware Tips)
* December 2006 issue of [Linux Journal](http://www.linuxjournal.com) (Editors’ Choice 2006)
* November 2006 issue of [Circuit Cellar](http://www.circuitcellar.com) (Embedded Development)
* [Make](http://www.makezine.com) Vol. 8 (Play! 8 Toys & Games Projects)
* December 2006 issue of [Stuff](http://www.stuffmagazine.com) (200 Gifts to Satisfy Your Gear Lust!)
* November 2006 issue of [The Sun](http://www.thesunmagazine.org) (No Camping On City Streets)
* Winter 2006-2007 [World Wildlife Fund](http://www.worldwildlife.org/gifts) Gift Catalog
* November 2006 [CDW](http://www.cdw.com) Catalog
* An offer for [Time Life](http://www.timelife.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=5425)’s “Quick, Easy Recipes Your Family Will Love!”
* An offer from [Cook’s Illustrated](http://www.cooksillustrated.com)
* An offer from [Valvoline Instant oil Change](http://www.vioc.com)
* A subscription offer from [Light Work](http://www.lightwork.org)
* A plea from the [Smithsonian](http://www.smithsonianmembership.com)
* A plea from the [YMCA of the Roanoke Valley](http://www.ymcaroanoke.org/main/index.php)
* A plea from [Samaritan’s Purse](http://www.samaritanspurse.org)
* A plea from the [World Wildlife Fund](http://www.worldwildlife.org)
* A plea from the [Appalachian Mountain Club](http://www.outdoors.org)


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What Was in the Mailbox Saturday, 11.04.2006?

Saturday, the mailbox contained:

* November/December 2006 issue of [Lowe’s Creative Ideas](http://www.lowescreativeideas.com) (Kick Off the Holiday Season – 23 ideas for making celebrations special)
* November 2006 issue of [Virginia Wildlife](http://www.dgif.virginia.gov) (The Shotgun Advantage)
* 2006 – 2007 Season [Orange Ring](http://www.orangering.com) Catalog
* An offer from [One Spirit](http://www.joinonespirit.com)
* A [Sierra Club](http://www.sierraclub.org) Voter Guide
* A plea from the [ARRL](http://www.arrl.org/defense) for Spectrum Defense 2007


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What Was in the Mailbox Friday, 11.03.2006?

Friday, the mailbox contained:

* November 21, 2006 issue of [PC Magazine](http://www.pcmag.com) (Meet Your New PC!)
* December 2006 issue of [Outside](http://www.outsideonline.com) (The Outside 100 – The Year’s Most Important People, Ideas, Trends, and Gear)
* December 2006 issue of [Car And Driver](http://www.caranddriver.com) (Motherfr500! Ford Builds a 550-HP, 7200-RPM Monster Mustang)
* November 10, 2006 issue of [Entertainment Weekly](http://www.ew.com) (Heroes – Save The Cheerleader, Save the TV Season!)
* November-December 2006 issue of [INRADIO](http://www.inradio.com) (Disc 4.4 – Tricycle)
* Holiday 2006 [Lands’ End Kids](http://www.landsend.com/kids)
* A notice from [Pasternack Enterprises](http://www.pasternack.com) about extended customer service hours
* A 2006 Voter Guide from the [People For The American Way](http://www.pfaw.org)
* A plea from the [Wilderness Society](http://www.wilderness.org)
* A plea from the [Chesapeake Bay Foundation](http://www.cbf.org)
* A plea from [Amnesty International](http://www.amnestyusa.org)
* A tote bag from the [American Journal of Nursing](http://www.ajnonline.com)


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What Was in the Mailbox Thursday, 11.02.2006?

Thursday, the mailbox contained:

  • December 2006 issue of Consumer Reports (Best gifts in 50+ categories)
  • November/December 2006 issue of Technology Review (Will This Save the World?  The $100 Laptop)
  • November 5, 2006 issue of The Record (The Raleigh Ringers)
  • Holiday 2006 L.L.Bean kids catalog
  • Coupons form Mailbox Savings
  • A plea from the Sierra Club
  • A postcard stating that Buddy is due for some shots