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{ Monthly Archives } February 2006

What Was in the Mailbox Tuesday, 02.28.2006?

Tuesday, the mailbox contained:

An offer for National Geographic’s “Complete Book of Birds” An offer from Recorded Books Unlimited An offer from the History Channel Club A plea from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy

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What Was the Price of Gas in Salem, VA Tuesday, 02.28.2006?

Today, the gasoline prices at the Sheetz @ 1340 W Main St in Salem, VA were:

Grade Price Regular [...]

Louisiana seen facing post-Katrina mosquito boom

Louisiana now faces a potential scourge of mosquitoes as insects hatch in storm-created breeding grounds. The expected surge in the mosquito population this summer around New Orleans raises worries about the risk of an accompanying increase in cases of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus.

Read (Reuters)

1-in-10 US Iraq veterans have stress disorder: study

Nearly one in 10 American soldiers who served in Iraq were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, most after witnessing death or participating in combat.

Read (Reuters)

Ill health legacy of atomic bomb

People who survived the atomic bombs being dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 are still suffering health problems, a study reports. The younger they were at the time, and the more radiation they were exposed to, the higher their risk of illness.

Read (BBC)

Short on Drivers, Trucking Companies Offer Perks

Faced with what may be the worst labor shortage in the trucking industry’s history, recruiters are canvassing cities and holding job fairs.

Read (New York Times)

What Was in the Mailbox Monday, 02.27.2006?

Monday, the mailbox contained:

March 6, 2006 issue of Newsweek (The New India) April 2006 issue of Car And Driver (Fighting For Street Cred! – America’s Supercars) April 2006 issue of Real Simple (No time to clean? – Quick solutions for every room) March/April 2006 issue of Nursing Made Incredibly Easy (The knock-out punch of stroke) March/April 2006 issue of [...]

What Was the Price of Gas in Salem, VA Monday, 02.27.2006?

Today, the gasoline prices at the Sheetz @ 1340 W Main St in Salem, VA were:

Grade Price Regular [...]

What Was in the Mailbox Saturday, 02.25.2006?

Saturday, the mailbox contained:

March 3, 2006 issue of Entertainment Weekly (Who Will Win? A complete Guide To Oscar night) March 2006 issue of Money (Fight Back and Win!) March-April 2006 issue of TechNet (The Many hats of the IT Pro) A flyer from LinuxWorld Conference and Expo A reimbursement check from Delta Dental A plea from the Rails-To-Trails Conservancy Seeds [...]

What Was in the Mailbox Friday, 02.24.2006?

Friday, the mailbox contained:

March-April 2006 issue of No Depression (Kris kristofferson – Why the Pilgrim’s Progress Still Matters. A Lot.) February/March 2006 issue of Birds & Blooms (Ready for a Walk?) March 2006 issue of American Journal of Nursing (Emergency: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning) February 10, 2006 issue of Oncology Times (Artificial nutrition and Hydration: Researchers Urge [...]

What Was in the Mailbox Thursday, 02.23.2006?

Thursday, the mailbox contained:

March 2006 issue of Southern Living (Springtime Comes Alive) An advertisement for Sears Vinyl Siding Coupons from Valpak A plea from the ARRL A subscription offer for Roll Call Watermelon seeds from Gurney’s A book – Southern Living 2005 Annual Recipes (Southern Living Annual Recipes)

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What Was the Price of Gas in Salem, VA Friday, 02.24.2006?

Today, the gasoline prices at the Sheetz @ 1435 Apperson Dr in Salem, VA were:

Grade Price Regular [...]

Thirst for beer leads to charges

Two men who resorted to robbery after they couldn’t talk a Virginia store clerk into selling them beer after hours were arrested before they could drink the first sip.

Read (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star)

In southeastern Virginia, hay fields ready for a comeback

In Southeastern Virginia, which is better known for its peanuts, researchers are trying to make more hay that will be used in the equine industry.

Read (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star)

To combat hunger, more in US turn to soup kitchens

America’s Second Harvest is helping to more than 25 million people, an 8 percent increase over 2001.

Read (Christian Science Monitor)

What Was in the Mailbox Wednesday, 02.22.2006?

Wednesday, the mailbox contained:

March 2006 issue of QST (Roll Your Own HF Transceiver) February 27, 2006 issue of The New Yorker (Southern Louisiana is Sinking) Spring 2006 Gurney’s Catalog and Coupon A Harbor Freight Sale Flyer An advertisement from snapfish An advertisement for a Lottery

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What Was the Price of Gas in Salem, VA Wednesday, 02.22.2006?

Today, the gasoline prices at the Sheetz @ 1340 W Main St in Salem, VA were:

Grade Price Regular [...]

Jobs on U.S. farms, not abroad

High-tech companies are keeping jobs in the US by setting up offices in rural areas like Lebanon, VA to cut costs.

Read (Christian Science Monitor)

What Was the Price of Gas in Salem, VA Tuesday, 02.21.2006

Today, the gasoline prices at the Sheetz @ 1340 W Main St in Salem, VA were:

Grade Price Regular [...]

What Was in the Mailbox Tuesday, 02.21.2006?

Tuesday, the mailbox contained:

vol. 05 issue of Make: (Launch a High-Powered Water Rocket) March 2006 issue of This Old House (Transform Your House with Details) March/April 2006 issue of Garden Gate (Think Spring!) March 2006 issue of Wired (Beyond Real – How Digital Animation Conquered Hollywood) March 2006 issue of Smithsonian (Is It Too Late To Save the Everglades?) February [...]