The mailbox contained:

* August/September 2008 issue of [Cook’s Country](http://www.cookscountry.com “Cook’s Country”) (Better Tomato Salads – Simple Method Builds Big Flavor) [T.O.C.](http://www.cookscountry.com/byissue.asp?month=8&year=2008&SelIssue=8-2008&Submit2=Submit “View the Table of Contents”)
* August 2008 issue of [Car and Driver](http://www.caranddriver.com “Car and Driver”) (America vs. The World – The Ultimate Track Test)
* Summer 2008 issue of [Nursing In Virginia](http://www.nursinginva.com “Nursing In Virginia”) (The Soldiers are Coming, The Soldiers are Coming – Tri-cities health-care facilities expand) [Read](http://www.nursinginva.com/summer2008/feature.htm “Read the Cover Story”)
* July 1, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “The Christian Science Monitor”) (A global war on inflation – Many nations have begun to tighten their credit reins in an effort to curb rising prices.) [Read](http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0701/p01s05-usec.html “Read the Article”)
* July/August 2008 issue of [Technology Review](http://www.technologyreview.com “Technology Review”) (The Next Bubble? The Future of Web 2.0) [T.O.C.](http://www.technologyreview.com/magazine/136/ “Table of Contents”)
* July 6, 2008 issue of [St. John’s](http://www.stjohnsroanoke.org “St. John’s Roanoke”) “The Record” (Looking ahead to the fall…)
* July 7 & 14, 2008 issue of [The New Yorker](http://www.newyorker.com “The New Yorker”) (Preparing the Battlefield – The Administration’s secret Iran campaign.) [T.O.C.](http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/toc/2008/07/07/toc_20080630/ “View the Table of Contents”)
* A subscription offer from [Archaeology](http://www.archaeology.org “Archaeology”)
* A plea from the [Republican National Committee](http://www.gop.com “Republican National Committee”)
* A DVD from [Netflix](http://www.netflix.com “Netflix”) – [The Front Page](http://www.netflix.com/MovieDisplay?&movieid=526867 “Netflix”) (The previous DVD was returned Tuesday, 07/01.)
* A book – [The Cook’s Illustrated Guide to Grilling and Barbecue](http://www.librarything.com/work/4666402/book/32814081 “LibraryThing”)
* UPS delivered a [DTVPal](http://www.dtvpal.com “DTVPal”) (The delivery driver asked where he could buy it, and how much it cost. He also seemed surprised to find out that $40 coupons were available.)

The mailbox contained:

* July 14, 2008 issue of [Newsweek](http://www.newsweek.com “Newsweek”) (The (mostly) Big Thoughts Edition) [Read](http://www.newsweek.com/id/143897 “Read the Cover Stories”)
* June 30, 2008 issue of [eWeek](http://www.eweek.com “eWeek”) (End Of An Era – How Bill Gates changed computing, business and our lives)
* July 2008 issue of [Christ Episcopal Chruch’s](http://www.christchurchroanoke.org “Christ Church Roanoke”) “Parish Home Companion” (Lambeth 2008) [Read](http://christchurchroanoke.org/July.pdf “Read the Newsletter (pdf)”)
* June 30, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “The Christian Science Monitor”) (Two paths on energy for the US – McCain and Obama each map very different steps to the same goal: greater energy independence for Americans.) [Read](http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0630/p01s02-uspo.html “Read the Article”)
* July/August 2008 issue of [Old Dominion Sierran](http://virginia.sierraclub.org “Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club”) (Virginia’s abundant waterways not always accessible for public use) [Read](http://virginia.sierraclub.org/newsletter/Jul-Aug08Web.pdf “Read the Newsletter (pdf)”)
* A flyer from [Anthem](http://www.anthem.com “Anthem”) about their “Future Moms” Program
* A pay stub
* [Mario Kart Wii](http://www.mariokart.com “Nintendo’s Mario Kart Wii Site”) (It’s a birthday present for my youngest.)

The mailbox contained:

* August 2008 issue of [Computer Shopper](http://www.computershopper.com “Computer Shopper”) (Best Budget PCs For Work and Play!)
* August 2008 issue of [Electronic Gaming Monthly](http://www.1up.com “Electronic Gaming Monthly”) (The Helghast are coming! KILLZONE 2 Everything you need to know about the PS3’s killer app)
* July/August 2008 issue of [The American](http://www.american.com “The American”) (The Energy Problem: Solved!)
* Summer 2008 issue of [Virginia Quarterly Review](http://www.vqronline.org “Virginia Quarterly Review”) (No Way Home – Outsiders and Outcasts)
* June 27, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “The Christian Science Monitor”) (Court asserts broad gun rights – The Historic 5-to-4 ruling says the right to bear arms applies to individuals.) [Read](http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0627/p01s05-usju.html “Read the article”)
* A “Nursing Documentation” Seminar Brochure
* A plea from the [Democratic National Committee](http://www.democrats.org “Democratic National Committee”)
* A plea from the [Defenders of Wildlife](http://www.defenders.org “Defenders of Wildlife”)
* A plea from the [Southwest Indian Relief Council](http://www.swircdonation.org “Southwest Indian Relief Council”)
* A plea from the [World Wildlife Fund](http://www.worldwildlife.org “World Wildlife Fund”)
* An offer from [Glade Springs Village](http://www.gladespringsvillage.com “Glade Springs Village”)

The mailbox contained:

* July/August 2008 issue of [Fast Company](http://www.fastcompany.com “Fast Company”) (Designed to Win – How the Secret Tech Labs at Nike, Adidas & Speedo Are Helping Olympic Athletes Go for Gold) [T.O.C.](http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/127 “View the Table of Contents”)
* July 7, 2008 issue of [Business Week](http://www.businessweek.com “Business Week”) (The Home Price Abyss – Why the Threat of a Free Fall Is Growing) [T.O.C.](http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/toc/08_27/B4091magazine.htm “View the Table of Contents”)
* July 2008 issue of [Virginia Wildlife](http://www.huntfishva.com “Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries”) (Tidewater’s Non-tidal Gold Mines – Two rivers in the southeast corner of the state offer a quiet retreat from the bustle of Virginia Beach.)
* A [Lands’ End](http://www.landsend.com “Lands’ End”) Catalog
* Coupons from [Kroger](http://www.kroger.com “Kroger”)
* Coupons from “The Best of the Roanoke Valley”
* A plea from the [National Wildlife Federation](http://www.nwf.org “National Wildlife Federation”)
* A plea from the [Sierra Club](http://www.sierraclub.org “Sierra Club”)

The mailbox contained:

* Winter 2007 issue of [The Wilson Quarterly](http://wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=wq.welcome “The Wilson Quarterly”) (The Wealth Explosion)
* July 2008 issue of [Sojourners](http://www.sojo.net “Sojourners”) (World Food Crisis – 7 Steps to Food Sanity) [T.O.C.](http://sojo.net/index.cfm?action=magazine.contents&issue=soj0807 “View the Table of Contents”)
* July/August 2008 issue of [Garden Gate](http://www.gardengatemagazine.com “Garden Gate”) (Exclusive Summer Ideas) [T.O.C.](http://www.gardengatemagazine.com/main/images/gg82_toc_large.jpg “View the Table of Contents”)
* July/August 2008 issue of [Lowe’s Creative Ideas For Home and Garden](http://www.lowescreativeideas.com “Lowe’s Creative Ideas”) (Inspired Solutions For Decorating, Organizing, and More)
* June 26, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “The Christian Science Monitor”) (Major turbulence ahead for airlines – Industry officials and analysts urge Washington to act to avert a collapse.) [Read](http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0626/p01s06-usgn.html “Read the Article”)
* Coupons from Mailbox Savings
* A sweepstakes entry form from [Outback Steakhouse](http://www.outback.com “Outback Steakhouse”)
* A “Living Well with Coronary Artery Disease” pamphlet from [Coventry Health Care](http://www.cvty.com “Coventry Health Care”)
* A book – [Cook’s Illustrated 1999 Annual](http://www.librarything.com/work/book/32671979 “LibraryThing”)

The mailbox contained:

* June 23, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “Christian Science Monitor”) (Some signs of relief on gasoline – But Short-term trends may keep prices up for now.) [Read](http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0623/p01s02-usec.html “Read the Article”)
* June 24, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “Christian Science Monitor”) (Will Fed begin to raise rates soon? The Federal reserve is expected to signal whether inflation is its top concern.) [Read](http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0625/p01s10-usec.html “Read the Article”)
* June 25, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “Christian Science Monitor”) (Mugabe more isolated – Opposition pullout from Friday’s vote raises pressure on Zimbabwe’s leader.) [Read](http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0624/p01s06-woaf.html “Read the Article”)
* June 30, 2008 issue of [The New Yorker](http://www.newyorker.com “The New Yorker”) (The New Evangelicals – A growing challenge to the religious right.) [T.O.C.](http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/toc/2008/06/30/toc_20080623 “View the Table of Contents”)
* Late Summer 2008 [Crutchfield](http://www.crutchfield.com “Crutchfield”) Catalog
* A [Limited Too](http://www.limitedtoo.com “Limited Too”) Catalog
* Coupons from [SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune-Up](http://www.speedeeoil.com “SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune-Up”)
* A plea from the [Natural Resources Defense Council](http://www.nrdc.org “Natural Resources Defense Council”)
* A plea from the [Smile Train](http://www.smiletrain.org “The Smile Train”)
* A book – [Cook’s Illustrated 1998 Annual](http://www.librarything.com/work/book/32670697 “LibraryThing”)

The mailbox contained:

* July 2008 issue of [SERVO](http://www.servomagazine.com “SERVO”) (Then and Now Robotics a Historical Perspective) [T.O.C.](http://servo.texterity.com/servo/200807/?pg=4&pm=2&u1=friend “View the Table of Contents”)
* July 2008 issue of [Nuts and Volts](http://www.nutsvolts.com “Nuts and Volts”) (Build the Illuminame – Make a name for yourself and put it in lights – Las Vegas style!) [T.O.C.](http://nutsvolts.texterity.com/nutsvolts/200807/?pg=6&pm=2&u1=friend “View the Table of Contents”)
* June 30, 2008 issue of [Newsweek](http://www.newsweek.com “Newsweek”) (Behind That Smile – Understanding Cindy McCain) [Read](http://www.newsweek.com/id/142650 “Read the Cover Story”)
* June 13, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “Christian Science Monitor”) (Detainees win right to court review – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 Thursday that those held in Guantanamo can challenge their detention.) [Read](http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0613/p01s05-usju.html “Read the Article”)
* July-August 2008 issue of [Audubon](http://www.audubon.org “Audubon Society”) (Creature Feature: A Different Look at Familiar Friends)
* Service Coupons from [Rick Woodson Honda](http://www.rickwoodsonhonda.com “Rick Woodson Honda”)
* A plea from the [Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee](http://www.dccc.org “Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee”)

The mailbox contained:

* July 2008 issue of [BBC Music](http://www.bbcmusicmagazine.com “BBC Music”) (Remembering Vaughan Williams – A celebration of the life and works of England’s best-loved composer.) [Read](http://cde.cerosmedia.com/1H484d4e4b90003012.cde/page/1 “Read the magazine”)
* July 1-15, 2008 issue of [The Progressive Populist](http://www.populist.com “The Progressive Populist”) (Nuclear Bomb – Nuclear Energy, the sequel, is opening to raves by everybody from John McCain to a Greenpeace co-founder. Don’t be fooled. It’s the *Ishtar* of power generation.) [Read](http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2008/06/02/nuclear_power_price/ “Read the Cover Story”)
* July 2008 issue of [Smithsonian](http://www.smithsonian.com “Smithsonian”) (Viking Voyage of Discovery) [T.O.C.](http://www.smithsonianmag.com/issue/July_2008.html “View the Table of Contents”)
* July | August 2008 issue of [This Old House](http://www.thisoldhouse.com “This Old House”) (Upgrades with Impact – 4 Great DIY Projects) [T.O.C.](http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/magazines/0,,20207833,00.html “View the Table of Contents”)
* July 2008 issue of [Boys’ Life](http://www.boyslife.org “Boys’ Life”) (R U Ready)
* June 23, 2008 issue of [Information Week](http://www.informationweek.com “Information Week”) (Plug into the Cloud – We profile the as-a-service offerings of eight industry behemoths. They’re intriguing – and works in progress.)
* June 2008 issue of [T. Rowe Price Investor](http://www.troweprice.com/common/index3/0,3011,lnp%253D10039%2526cg%253D1230%2526pgid%253D7955,00.html?rfpgid=8175 “T. Rowe Price Investor”) (Investing in the Global Economy) [T.O.C.](http://www.troweprice.com//investIns/smartMoneyJune08/nav_wel.html# “View the Table of Contents”)
* June 2008 issue of [Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Outreach](http://pancan.org/index.html “Pancreatic Cancer Action Network”) ($1,045,000 Awarded For 2008 Research Grants)
* 2 Subscription offers from [The New York Review of Books](http://www.nybooks.com “The New York Review of Books”)
* A subscription offer from [Kovels On Antiques and Collectibles](http://www.kovels.com “Kovels On Antiques and Collectibles”)
* An offer from [Verizon](http://www.verizon.com “Verizon”)
* A plea from the [Student Conservation Association](http://www.theSCA.org “Student Conservation Association”)

The mailbox contained:

* August 2008 issue of [National Geographic Adventure](http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure “National Geographic Adventure”) (How to Survive (*Almost*) Anything – Everyday Lessons For Making It Out Alive)
* July 2008 issue of [Paste](http://www.pastemagazine.com “Paste”) (The 17 Coolest Record Stores In America) [Read](http://www.bluetoad.com/publisher/pastemag/Paste_Magazine/issue6/magazine.php “Read the Magazine”)
* July 2008 issue of [SPIN](http://www.spin.com “SPIN”) (Viva Cold Play!) [Read](http://digital.spin.com/spin/200807/?pg=1&pm=2&u1=friend “Read the Magazine”)
* June 20, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “Christian Science Monitor”) (Obama’s Gambit to Spurn Spending Limits – He’s the first major-party candidate to opt out of public finanace since advent of system.) [Read](http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0620/p25s10-usmb.html “Read the Article”)
* A [CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2008](http://www.ctia.org/wirelessIT “CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2008”) Brochure
* A subscription offer from the [Wall Street Journal](http://www.wsj.com “Wall Street Journal”)
* An offer from the [Library of America](http://www.loa.org “Library of America”)
* Service Coupons from [Rick Woodson Honda](http://www.rickwoodsonhonda.com “Rick Woodson Honda”)
* A plea from the [Appalachian Mountain Club](http://www.outdoors.org “Appalachian Mountain Club”)
* A plea from [Amnesty International](http://www.amnestyusa.org “Amnesty International”)
* A plea from [Obama for America](http://www.barackobama.com/ “Obama for America”)

The mailbox contained:

* July 2008 issue of [National Geographic](http://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine “National Geographic”) (Who Murdered the Mountain Gorillas?) [T.O.C.](http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/07/table-of-contents “View the Table of Contents”)
* July 2008 issue of [Wired](http://www.wired.com “Wired”) (The End of Science – The quest for knowledge used to begin with grand theories. Now it begins with massive amounts of data. Welcome to the Petabyte Age.) [T.O.C.](http://www.wired.com/wired/issue/16-07 “View the Table of Contents”)
* July 2008 issue of [TechNet](http://www.technetmagazine.com “TechNet”) (Reinvent the Web – Migrage Your Applications to IIS 7.0) [T.O.C.](http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc704268(TechNet.10).aspx “View the Table of Contents”)
* June 30, 2008 issue of [Business Week](http://www.businessweek.com “Business Week”) (Can the U.S. Bring Jobs Back From China?) [T.O.C.](http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/toc/08_26/B4090magazine.htm “View the Table of Contents”)
* July 2008 issue of [Southern Living](http://www.southernliving.com “Southern Living”) (Summer’s Freshest & Coolest Ideas)
* June 19, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “Christian Science Monitor”) (Rising Rates add to housing woes – Higher mortgage rates since March are tied in part to investors’ inflation worries.) [Read](http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0619/p01s01-usec.html “Read the Article”)
* A subscription offer from [Reader’s Digest](http://www.rd.com “Reader’s Digest”)
* A subscription offer from [Interview](http://www.interviewmagazine.com “Interview”)
* Coupons from [Valpak](http://www.valpak.com “Valpak”)

The mailbox contained:

* August 2008 issue of [SEED](http://www.seedmagazine.com “SEED”) (A Place For Science – On the Trail of the Haunts, Homes and Posts of Knowledge, From the Laboratory to the Field)
* August 2008 issue of [Cuisine at home](http://www.cuisineathome.com “Cuisine at home”) (18 Quick Fixes – Get Out of the Kitchen Fast) [T.O.C.](http://www.cuisineathome.com/issues/070/ “View the Table of Contents”)
* A plea from the [Smithsonian](http://www.smithsonian.com “Smithsonian”)
* A plea from the [National Audubon Society](http://www.audubon.org “National Audubon Society”)
* A plea from the [Science Museum of Western Virginia](http://www.smwv.org “Science Museum of Western Virginia”)
* A plea from [American Farmland Trust](http://www.farmland.org “American Farmland Trust”)

The mailbox contained:

* June 17, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “The Christian Science Monitor”) (China’s massive postquake tasks – Still short on tents, it must also rebuild homes and jobs for 5 million.) [Read](http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0617/p01s02-woap.html “Read the Article”)
* June 18, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “The Christian Science Monitor”) (Why flooding worsens – Development, farm practices, and population growth have increased the risk of flooding.) [Read](http://features.csmonitor.com/environment/2008/06/17/why-flooding-worsens/ “Read the Article”)
* July/August 2008 issue of [Sierra](http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/ “Sierra”) (Flamed! Gonzo greens blast Burning Man) [Read](http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/200807/burningman.asp “Read the Cover Story”)
* June 16, 2008 issue of [eWeek](http://www.eweek.com “eWeek”) (CRM 2.0 – Web 2.0 capabilities enable a level of customer engagement that until now hasn’t been possible – or expected.)
* July 2008 issue of [Popular Mechanics](http://www.popularmechanics.com “Popular Mechanics”) (Alaska Rescue!) [Cover](http://www.popularmechanics.com/marketing/covers/?fullSize=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia%2Epopularmechanics%2Ecom%2Fimages%2Fcovers%2F200807%2Ejpg&caption=July%2C%202008 “View the Magazine Cover”)
* August 2008 issue of [Backpacker](http://www.backpacker.com “Backpacker”) (National Parks Issue)
* July 2008 issue of [Better Homes and Gardens](http://www.bhg.com “Better Homes and Gardens”) (Summer Casual)
* July/August 2008 issue of [American Girl](http://www.americangirl.com “American Girl”) (Jumbo Summer Issue!)
* [The Great Courses](http://www.thegreatcourses.com “The Great Courses”) Catalog
* An “Everyday Law For Nurses” Seminar brochure from [Southwest Seminars](http://www.southwestseminars.com “Southwest Seminars”)

The mailbox contained:

* June 16, 2008 issue of [The Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com “The Christian Science Monitor”) (How to cut the price of oil – Energy costsw have become a driving force of inflation.) [Read](http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0616/p02s04-usec.html “Read the Article”)
* June 23-30, 2008 issue of [U.S. News & World Report](http://www.usnews.com “U.S. News & World Report”) (Who Can Keep America Safe?) [Read](http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/politics/2008/06/13/as-president-mccain-or-obama-will-face-significant-national-security-threats.html “Read the Cover Story”)
* June 23, 2008 issue of [Newsweek](http://www.newsweek.com “Newsweek”) (What Would Winston Do?) [Read](http://www.newsweek.com/id/141502 “Read the Cover Story”)
* June 23, 2008 issue of [The New Yorker](http://www.newyorker.com “The New Yorker”) (Fidel’s Heir – Hugo Chavez’s big ambitions.) [T.O.C.](http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/toc/2008/06/23/toc_20080616 “View the Table of Contents”)
* June 16, 2008 issue of [Information Week](http://www.informationweek.com “Information Week”) (Tomorrow’s CIO – Confidence in CIO’s shows signs of slipping even as expectations increase. Tomorrow’s leaders, please step forward.)
* June 2008 issue of [SQL Server Magazine](http://www.sqlmag.com “SQL Server Magazine”) (Pump Up Your Reports) [T.O.C.](http://www.sqlmag.com/Issues/IssueID/912/Index.html “Table of Contents”)
* An advertisement from [Carpetland USA](http://www.carpetlandusa.com “Carpetland USA”)
* A plea from the [National Parks Conservation Association](http://www.npca.org “National Parks Conservation Association”)
* A plea from [Americans United](http://www.au.org “Americans United”)
* A plea and calendar from the [National Wildlife Federation](http://www.nwf.org “National Wildlife Federation”)

The mailbox contained:

* Summer 2008 issue of [The American Scholar](http://www.theamericanscholar.org “The American Scholar”) (Black Americans Need a New Story – The old one no longer fits a Barack Obama world.) [Read](http://theamericanscholar.org/su08/narrative-johnson.html “Read the Cover Story”)
* A [Security Cameras Direct](http://www.scdlink.com “Security Cameras Direct”) Catalog
* An advertisement from [Eastern Mountain Sports](http://www.ems.com “Eastern Mountain Sports”)
* A pay stub
* A subscription offer from [Details](http://www.details.com “Details Magazine”)
* An advertisement from Disney Destinations

The mailbox contained:

* July 2008 issue of [Money](http://www.money.com “Money”) (Make Money in Tough Times) [T.O.C.](http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2008/07/01/toc.html “View the Table of Contents”)
* June 2008 issue of [SERVO](http://www.servomagazine.com “SERVO”) (Loki Crosses The Pond, Part 1 – A Low-Cost Walking Robot That You Can Build From Scratch) [T.O.C.](http://servo.texterity.com/servo/200806/?pg=4&pm=2&u1=friend “View the Table of Contents”)
* July-August 2008 issue of [Utne Reader](http://www.utne.com “Utne Reader”) (The Future of Creativity In Our Schools, Our Businesses, and Our Lives) [T.O.C.](http://www.utne.com/2008-07-10/Table-of-Contents-July-August-2008.aspx “View the Table of Contents”)
* An advertisement for [1,001 Gardening Secrets the Experts Never Tell You!](http://www.librarything.com/work/2915818 “LibraryThing”)
* A plea from the [ACLU](http://www.aclu.org “ACLU”)
* [Yahoo! 2007 Annual Report](http://yhoo.client.shareholder.com/annuals.cfm “List of Yahoo! Annual Reports”) and ballot

(The mail wasn’t delivered until 16:40.)