Fertility treatment for single women

Thousands of people prepared to descend on Paris on Sunday (Oct 6) to protest a government plan to let single women and lesbians become pregnant with fertility treatments, the first major social reform since France legalised gay marriage in 2013. IVF treatment is currently only available to heterosexual couples in France. (Photo: AFP/Josep Lago) Organisers say they are hoping 100,000 will turn out against a law heading to the Senate this month, after it was approved by the lower house of parliament in September. President Emmanuel Macron pledged during his 2017 election campaign to push the law despite deep resistance among right-wing opponents as well as conservative Roman Catholics and other religious groups. They had mobilised massively in 2012 and 2013 against a move by Macron's Socialist predecessor Francois Hollande to legalise marriage for homosexual couples, with one Paris protest attracting 340,000 people according to police. But that law did not allow lesbian … [Read more...] about French to protest pro IVF law for single women, lesbians

“Per person, based on double occupancy.” Look at any package or tour price and you’ll likely see some variation of these words hovering nearby, a fine-print head shake to single travelers everywhere. The term “single supplement” sounds so value-added and upbeat, but in reality it can be a major deterrent for single travelers, adding anywhere from a hundred to a few thousand dollars in expenses for the privilege of not sharing a room. About 40 percent of adults in the US are single, so it’s no surprise that many of our readers write to us for ideas on how to avoid the dreaded single supplement. Fortunately, there are several ways to make your travel dollars go further. Use the resources below when you begin to plan your next trip. What Is a Single Supplement? Package tour operators and cruise lines openly and formally discriminate against single travelers. They price their products on the basis of per person, double occupancy (PPDO) and almost always … [Read more...] about Solo Travelers: Avoid the Single Supplement

Monday newsletters always feature top 10 travel lists to inspire. Today (October 14, 2019): Top 10 best things to see & do in Bhutan. Bhutan is the last remaining Kingdom in the world’s most breathtaking mountain chain, the Himalayas. The country is an insanely beautiful Shangri-La, offering a staggering variety of mountain scenery and natural landscapes. Mysterious and shrouded in myth, Bhutan also boasts an extraordinary cultural heritage, from the striking architecture of its mountain forts and monasteries to the images of Buddhist religious figures painted or carved onto the craggy cliffs. To help you plan your Bhutan holiday, I have compiled a list of 10 must see sights and must-do experiences in the Land of the Thunder Dragon. There is more information below the slideshow. Think I missed one? Leave a comment. This slideshow requires JavaScript.*** Follow me on Instagram, Youtube, Twitter or Facebook for a daily moment of … [Read more...] about Top 10 best things to see & do in Bhutan

When a woman receives a breast cancer diagnosis, that marks day one of a long race to restore her health. But for many San Diego women, there are more immediate short-term hurdles to overcome, like paying the rent or utilities and co-pays and prescriptions not covered by insurance.Now that gap is being filled by Shades of Pink Foundation California, an Encinitas nonprofit run by mother-daughter volunteers Vembra Holnagel, 63, and Kianne Farmer, 34. Since its founding in 2013, the all-volunteer Shades of Pink California has awarded a combined $178,000 in onetime cash grants to 143 San Diego County women with breast cancer.The now-$2,000 grants have been awarded to women in active cancer treatment who are facing unexpected financial challenges, often related to the loss of a job or leave of absence from work to focus on their health. In most cases, applicants approved for grants receive a check in as little as 48 hours.“By the time they reach out to us, they’re already deep … [Read more...] about Breast cancer charity a mother-daughter passion project

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo Guest Rooms and Suites Looking for a room with a view? The Four Seasons Tokyo has ample accommodations overlooking the Marunouchi neighborhood with views through floor-to-ceiling windows. Rooms channel the Japanese aesthetic with open floor plans and spacious layouts decorated in natural tones. Luxury amenities are standard at this tasteful boutique hotel. Rooms include custom Four Seasons beds, terry cloth bathrobes and pajamas provided at turn-down, down duvets and pillows, 3D televisions, DVD players, CD players, satellite TVs, in-room safes, and refrigerated private bars. There are two styles of rooms and three types of suites. Deluxe Rooms You can take in Tokyo’s skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows in the Four Seasons Tokyo Deluxe Rooms. The 474-square-foot rooms have one king bed and sleep up to three adults, or two adults and one child. They come with a multifunctional workspace. Deluxe King Rooms offer views of the Tokyo Station and the … [Read more...] about Guide to Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi