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Okay, I'll bite, what's the appeal of periodicals in this day and
age?



in this particular case, two words: eye candy.

seriously though, i find some of the articles useful and i like the
calendar in the back. ads do nothing for me.

i *have* cut down on my subscriptions to other thing, i must admit, but
i'm still addicted to the sunday paper. (i read the daily online.)

(as for the orchid book discussion above--i have about three i think.
that's about all i need.)

--j_a