A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....08-15-06....Twins

DollyCali and all of the Finest AT the Finest | August 15, 2006 | DollyCali

[DollyCali]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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~ Billie, Dutchess, DollyCali, GodBlessUSA, JustAmy ~

Twinsburg, Ohio.. the city hosting the Twins Day Festival, a three-day celebration of all things twins. Held the first full Fri-Sunday Weekend each August since 1976.. The event has a host of activities planned, from the Double-Take Parade to the Twins Day Contests, which feature such categories as Youngest Twins, Twins Coming Farthest Outside USA and Most Alike Twins, to the group photo of all the participating twins. There are parties, talent sharing, costumes, research studies, counseling sharing, and folks (not just twins.. also, triplets, quads & quints) who participate.(the pix shown are from August 2006 Twins Festival)

Many find their spouses here. and it is NOT uncommon for twins to find twins. More than 3500 twins, triplets and quadruplets came to a place named after its twin founders for what event organizers call the largest gathering of twins in the world. From as far away as Asia, Australia, & England & as young as one month old! The oldest this year were twins in their 80s.

Schools such as Harvard, Northwestern and the University of California, San Diego set up tents in attempts to lure twins to take part in studies on reproductive health, dental care, taste preferences and depth perception.

James Fowler, a professor of political science at the University of California at San Diego and his team of researchers were using twin volunteers to learn more about humans' innate levels of altruism and selfishness.

Multiple births - most often twins - occur when an egg is fertilized and then splits into two developing zygotes, or when two eggs are fertilized by different sperm. The results are, respectively, identical and fraternal twins.

And multiple births, especially identical twins, are of intense interest to scientists. Since identical twins have exactly the same genetic makeup, they're a boon to researchers studying what plays a greater role in development: nature or nurture?



Famous twins:

Minnesota Twins
Twin Cities
Chang and Eng(b,1811, original “Siamese Twins” born in Siam (Thailand)
Olson Twins
Doublement (chewing gum)Twins
Bush Twins (Of special interest & thus hi-lighted here)
Thread on their Birthday 2004 found HERE

Conjoined Twins present mystery and agony. Formed when the initial zygote does NOT completely split for twins. The are mostly girls and present a wealth of ethical, spiritual & financial questions to parents and health professionals. More information on Conjoined or Siamese Twins Found here

Any Twins here at the Finest? At Free Republic? My mom is a twin. Her fraternal twin Audrey died at 47 from complications of alcohol abuse. Mom is going strong at 87!

07-01-06 ~ Hall of Fame #16

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 08-14-06 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[DollyCali]

[DollyCali]

freepmail, your honor

[DollyCali]

[ConorMacNessa]

Good mmorning Dolly - will be at work and in meetings all day. Hope to check in this p.m.

[Dr. Scarpetta]

Good morning!

[prairiebreeze]

Good morning Dolly and everybody. The house next door to where we lived for 19 years in the Chicago burbs had 3 sets of twins born to it, all from the different families that moved in and out. Sort of remarkable that number of twins to be born in that time span for one lone address.

Dolly, since we were able to meet you personally, I thought you'd be intereted to know that Mr. Prairie and I are celebrating our Silver Anniversary today.

[MamaTexan]

I'm not a twin, but I have twins....does that count?

:-)

[DollyCali]

of course that counts! if you are willing we would love to have you show them off w/a pix!

[DollyCali]

love them! I am hoping for a White House wedding .. rumor is that Jenna is engaged.. but rumors are rumors!

[Dr. Scarpetta]

That would be so much fun!

[DollyCali]

Happy Anniversary!

[The Mayor]

August 15, 2006

Behind The Scenes

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READ: John 3:22-36

He must increase, but I must decrease. —John 3:30 People around the world instantly recognize Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch from the children’s TV show Sesame Street. But Caroll Spinney is not a well-known celebrity, even though he has brought both characters to life on the popular program since 1969. A skilled puppeteer, Spinney has been content to work behind the scenes.

I believe God calls every follower of Jesus to take a similar approach in making Him known to the world. John the Baptist told his listeners: “I said, ‘I am not the Christ,’ but, ‘I have been sent before Him.’ . . . He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 3:28,30). John acknowledged that he was not the bridegroom, but only His friend (v.29).

Oswald Chambers reminds us: “Goodness and purity ought never to attract attention to themselves, they ought simply to be magnets to draw to Jesus Christ. A beautiful saint may be a hindrance if he does not present Jesus Christ but only what Christ has done for him; he will leave the impression—‘What a fine character that man is!’—that is not being a true friend of the Bridegroom; I am increasing all the time, He is not.”

Jesus the Savior is onstage. We must be behind the scenes. —David C. McCasland

When you share the Lord with others,
See that He is on display;
For the world to see Him clearly,
We must not get in the way.  —Sper

He who glories, let him glory in the Lord.  —2 Corinthians 10:17

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year:   Psalms 91-93; Romans 15:1-13

[DollyCali]

Having some computer problems since weekend. Need to reboot.

HOPE TO BE BACK.


crossing fingers, toes & eyes for good measure with a little prayer.

[The Mayor]

Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Dutchess; dollycali;The Mayor; GodBlessUSA; JustAmy, and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

gator girl........................husband severa............husband, brother Maigrey.........................cousin mystery-ak...........son, husband Inspectorette.......................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew Diver Dave........niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin............niece's husband sneakers..........................son weldgophardline.................son weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater.......cousin WaterDragon............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law BeforeISleep.....................son kimmie7......................brother LadyX (RIP)..............grandson fawn796......................nephew ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons LakeLady....................nephew Spruce......................daughter Bykrbayb..........................son Leofl.................................son chena...............................son Hope and Glory..................son Philman_36.............2 nephews TheMayor...............friends'son Doug from Upland.......soninlaw homeschoolmama........nephew ariamne...................2 cousins mhking.........................cousin Consort.................2 daughters Consort...................son-in-law gonzo...................friend's son visualops......................cousin auboy..........................cousin painter........................nephew jrushing.............................son LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law Ladysmith.nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend MontanaCowgirlCop......brother nelibeli........................nephew Misty4jc.....................husband Colorado Slim..............nephew Tapatio....................2 nephews ProudAFDad......................son Alouette.............................son Katydidnt...........................son Zechariah_8_13....brother-in-law Zechariah_8_13.............cousin PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother sheeza.......................husband kemathen7..................husband Q6-God..................twin brother Q6-God....................active duty Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne..........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells....................active duty LongCut...................active duty cjk...........................active duty Trish........................active duty ODC-GIRL................active duty AF_Blue...................active duty thumperusn..............active duty Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx...................active duty CGblue.....................active duty bigghurtt...................active duty frankiep....................active duty veeceeque................active duty JRios1968................active duty NoLongerFreeState...active duty CMS........................active duty AlaskaErik...............active duty JemiansTerror...........active duty

OhioWfan................................son ladtx..................................2 sons Its_me_K.E.T.........................son Hostel............................cousin MozartLover...........son, nephew ak_daddoo........................nephew Dubya............................nephew LBGA (RIP)..........................son katykelly..............................son Armymarinemom................3 sons american_ranger.....................son cookcounty.............................son Himyar....................................son SpookBrat........................nephew SpookBrat........................cousin boxerblues........................2 sons the piper..............................son Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend TexKat.......................son, step-son StarCMC.............................brother Darheel...............................niece Donaeus...........................nephew BeAllYouCanBe........................son Repubmommy........................brother AgThorn................................2 sons kneezles.................................son RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew Atomic Conspiracy..............niece Sunflowergal....................grandson mrstank..............................husband MrsMike31........................husband spotbust1............................husband campfollower............................fiance LUV W........................................son SilentServiceCPOWife........husband DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law Skimask.....................................son Palladin...............................grandson MississippyMuddy...................sister MississippyMuddy........2 nephews Kramster...............................stepson Socratic.............................nephew freema.......................nephew, son Azbushgal..............................son kimmykay.................................son NavySEAL F-16........................son Ike..........................................son repubmom...............................son wolfcreek..........................daughter JesseJane ...........................cousin Roses0508..............................son pmmd81..................................son GodBlessUSA......................cousin SoldiersPrayingMom.................son WakeUpandVote..................brother Skyraider.................................son CyberAnt...........................nephew mrs tiggywinkle...................cousin Jen's Mom........................daughter Meg33.............................grandson 911angelady........................2 sons Nadine...............................nephew U S Army EOD.................daughter thehumanlynx...........brother-in-law JFC..................................nephew Earthdweller......................nephew Scubachick.......................husband ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw Anthem............................2 cousins meanie monster .........family friend PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews Sageb1...........................3 cousins JulieRNR21.........friend's grandson SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers weeder1...........................nephew IndyPendance..daughter,soninlaw fatima.....................granddaughter Lori from Long Island....soninlaw monkeyface...................grandson redhead...................grandnephew

[lysie]

Good morning, Dolly...everyone.

[GodBlessUSA]

Very interesting and lovely thread Dolly.
Neat collage of Jenna and Barbara :)

[prairiebreeze]

thankyou!

[MamaTexan]

if you are willing we would love to have you show them off w/a pix!

LOL! My pleasure! This was taken last year when the girls were 11. A lot of people have trouble telling them apart, even though they're fraternal twins.

(posting this reminds me they have to have their pictures taken again before the end of the year... it's a Mom thing :-)

[GodBlessUSA]

I hope your computer works for you. It is so frustrating.

[DollyCali]

Hi Lysie! Decided to check news & email before reboot.."just in case".. computers.. you love them to pieces or they drive you crazy w/frustration! Not much in-between ground, at least for me.