Free Republic

I know there was a 'memo' the other day about limiting vanity posts, but I had a question that Freepers could best answer.... Is "anysoldier.com" a legitimate organization? The soldier I had been sending things to is safe at home now, but I can't seem to get the address of anybody else he knows that's overseas. I have a bunch of stuff ready to go, but nobody to send it to. Anysoldier.com came up first on a google search, but I am wary of just picking a random charity group. If you know anything about this organization, or if you...

I about to purchase a digital SLR camera, and I was hoping to get some input from fellow Freepers. I've heard that Nikon makes the best DSLR's, but I can't really decide between the D50 and the D70s. They seem pretty similar from what I've read, but there is a $450 price difference.(I've also looked into the Canon Rebel, but I didn't like the body of the camera.) The price is important to me, but since I plan on owning this camera for years, it is not my biggest priority. I am more concerned with great shots, fast response, and...

I realize this isn't a typical question on FR, but I am looking for any advice I can get. I was due to have my 3rd baby on August 12, and as of yet, she is a no-show. I was wondering if anyone knows of any safe ways to bring on labor. I bought a bottle of castor oil today, but that will be my last resort. If you've tried this, did it work? I've heard mixed reviews on it. Any info/advice/stories would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!

My husband gave me an iPod mini for Mother's Day, basically so that he can have our bigger one all to himself. I was told by a few people that I can't download songs that I've already purchased and put on my old iPod onto my new iPod. Is this true? I am pretty clueless, but I do know that they are equipped with some sort of anti-pirating software. I don't want to mess up either iPod, so I'm looking for some advice. Can I plug my new mini into the same computer as my old one and then download...

While we are celebrating victory at home, I thought it would be a good time to remember and thank our soldiers. I found Soldiers' Angels on Laura Ingraham's website. You can adopt a soldier or make a donation to Operation Holiday Spirit. Check out their website and consider digging deep to thank the ones defending our freedom.

If it is official that Daschle loses his Senate seat, what are the chances Kerry is selected minority leader? I say not a chance.

A new videotape that has surfaced in Pakistan threatens a massive attack against the United States by a purported American member of Al Qaeda. It is not yet known if the tape is an authentic Al Qaeda production, but it bears enough resemblance that some experts are taking the tape seriously. The chilling 75-minute digital videotape, seen by a Christian Science Monitor reporter in Pakistan, where it was obtained by ABC News, shows a high degree of sophistication and bears the logo of Al Qaeda's video production house, As-Sahab.

(In the 2000 election...)The issues we cared about were the elimination of the marriage penalty tax, a reduction or elimination of the death tax, and tax cuts that would spur the economy. Bush also promised to be a forceful leader in foreign affairs. Bush has delivered on every one of these issues and more. When 9/11 struck terror in our hearts, we witnessed President Bush with the firemen, police and other rescuers at the World Trade Center promising to track down the terrorists and eliminate them. We were very impressed. I remember thanking God Bush was President. Gore would be...

I've never started a thread before, so I hope I didn't screw this up. There is a poll on Newsweek.com that needs Freepin'. They have Kerry with 65% and Bush 21%. Just click on the lead article and you'll find the link. (Sorry, I couldn't figure out how to link directly.)