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<p>HONOLULU — Up until about three months ago, Army 2nd Lt. James Harris had 20/400 vision — bad enough that without glasses or contacts, it was difficult to recognize someone across the room. And that was a concern as he prepared for a yearlong deployment to Iraq.</p>

U.S. Bars Iraq Contracts for Nations That Opposed War By DOUGLAS JEHL WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 — The Pentagon has barred French, German and Russian companies from competing for $18.6 billion in contracts for the reconstruction of Iraq, saying the step "is necessary for the protection of the essential security interests of the United States." The directive, which was issued by the deputy defense secretary, Paul D. Wolfowitz, represents perhaps the most substantive retaliation to date by the Bush administration against American allies who opposed its decision to go to war in Iraq. The administration had warned before the war...

I have recently failed an eye exam and must have my vision corrected. I've decided to get contacts lenses, but I'm not sure whether to get soft or Rigid Gas Permeable lenses. I've done some research into the subject, and from what I've read, Rigid Gas Permeable(Oxygen Permeable) lenses are a good choice, especially since they are supposed to slow the progression of myopia. All the literature I've read about them does point out that they require a two-week period of adaptation, and that they may not be for everyone. Could any Freepers tell me of their experiences with contacts...