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

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay, or a profile of another FReeper.

On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

If you have a suggestion, or an idea, or if there's a FReeper you would like to see featured, please drop one of us a note in FR mail.

We're having fun and hope you are!
~ 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]

I simply can't imagine all the work you did for all of those. My photo editing skills are VERY limited and they take a LOT of time..

It must be esp hard to get our faces & figures so accurate.

[MamaTexan]

I have enjoyed watching them. They have to fight off the bees. I need bee guards.

They are amazing little creatures, that's for sure. Bee guards do help, but watching the 'battle' can be fun, too. My biggest problem has been keeping the ants out.

[MamaTexan]

Pretty girls, MamaTexan. Thanks for showing them off!

My pleasure! Thanks for the doll pics, too.

How did you know what we looked like?

LOL!

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi MamaTexan
Funny,you should ask, hubby hasn't been to Texas all summer but is going tomorrow. :)

It makes me a little sad when my daughter returns to school. They don't start here until after Labor day. I think the kids here, get out much later than the kids in Texas. I think my daughter is just starting to get bored now.

I won't take the feeder down. Even if I see one Hummer migrating for the season it's worth it. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Aren't Hummingbirds amazing. I was sad they didn't return this year. I'm not giving up. Maybe, I will get to see a few traveling back south, at the end of the season.

[GodBlessUSA]

I feel the same way as you. I'm grateful Hubby enjoys cooking because he does it on the weekend. Like you once in a while I like to cook but for the most part... nah. :)

I rather be out in the garden working. People think this is funny, I'm out doing yard work, hubby is inside prepping for dinner. ;) It works for me. And those mundane chores over and over and over again, Ugh. To bad Hubby doesn't enjoy doing those chores inside too. ;) LOL

[Majie Purple]

Oh E T your crush, young Barbara is part of this Thread, ping.

[GodBlessUSA]

Yes, I do look just like my doll too ;)

That was a fun thread.

[La Enchiladita]

What a great theme!! And a beautiful presentation, Dolly; thanks for the ping.

My mother Fern and my Aunt Fay (both passed on) were twins, but not identical. I have many photos but none on disc and haven't scanned the ones I have.

I was very close to both and love them dearly. They were the only girls in the family and had four brothers.

Have a great Tuesday, everyone!

[La Enchiladita]

That's amazing about the house next door.

And, Happy Anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Prairie Breeze!!

[La Enchiladita]

How SWEET!!

[Majie Purple]

http://www.projectrebirth.org/gallery/album006_world-trade-center/twins

[La Enchiladita]

You're naughty, Mr. Mayor. Hehehe.

[GodBlessUSA]

Hello Dita! :)
How are you? I wish you could post pictures of your Aunts. Fay and Fern, lovely names for twins. You must miss them. Hugs!

[Majie Purple]

Thanks much for the pings! Dolly;Meg & Dita!

[La Enchiladita]

Yes, I miss them. Am trying to post something to you, but TinyPic is being tricky this morning. Stay tuned ...

:)

[Majie Purple]

Thanks for sharing your Mom & Aunt's fraternal twins story!
& you have a great Tuesday too!

[Majie Purple]

Cutie pie tiger twins, Meg!
Happy Twin Day tou you also!

[La Enchiladita]

Hugs, Gracie!!!

[La Enchiladita]

Little Lord Fauntleroys?