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
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Solo Travelers: Avoid the Single Supplement
“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
University of Kansas apologizes for Snoop Dogg’s performance
Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was fined $14,037 by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct after he fought with Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey last week. Beckham and Humphrey were flagged after they tangled in the third quarter of Cleveland’s 40-25 win. Humphrey, who played Beckham aggressively the entire game, was assessed the same $14,037 fine. The league decided not to levy fines for fighting on both players. First-time offenders are fined $35,096, according to the league’s fine schedule. Humphrey and Beckham began shoving on a running play before grabbing each other’s face masks and going to the ground. Humphrey pinned Beckham and appeared to choke him before being pulled off. Beckham said he will appeal the fine. He'd been fined previously for a fight with ex-Carolina cornerback Josh Norman and could have been fined up to $100,000 for a second offense. Browns center JC Tretter was also fined $14,037 for unsportsmanlike conduct after coming to … [Read more...] about University of Kansas apologizes for Snoop Dogg’s performance
Geisenberger, luge’s 7-time champion, not racing this season
the seven-time defending champion and two-time defending Olympic singles gold medalist — announced Monday that she isn’t sliding this season because she and her husband are expecting their first child in April.“Our happiness is on the way,” Geisenberger said on her Facebook page.Geisenberger plans to return next season and still has hopes to compete at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, where she could match fellow German great Georg Hackl’s feat of winning three consecutive singles golds.With Geisenberger not sliding this season, the top returning women from last year’s World Cup standings now are Julia Taubitz of Germany and Summer Britcher of the U.S. — second and third, respectively, in 2018-19. Geisenberger has a luge record-tying four Olympic golds in all, being part of Germany’s victories in the team relays in Sochi in 2014 and Pyeongchang in 2018 as well. Her 49 World Cup singles wins are another record, and she’s one of two sliders … [Read more...] about Geisenberger, luge’s 7-time champion, not racing this season
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CARLSBADPsychotherapist to speak at women’s clubThe Aviara Women’s Club hosts Dr. Vin Schroeter, author and psychotherapist, for a presentation on “Three Brain-wise Body Techniques for Handling Conflict” from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Carlsbad City Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane. The nonprofit social club offers art and garden tours, local excursions and games, dining groups, crafts and watercolor classes. Free admission. Visit aviarawomensclub.org.‘Wednesday Walks’ takes off next week The Carlsbad Senior Center is starting a free weekly “Wednesday Walks” group beginning Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. Meet at the Pine Avenue Community Center, 3209 Harding St. Walk locations will vary. Dogs, strollers and friends are all welcome. Advance registration required at carlsbadconnect.org or (760) 602-4650.Genealogy buffsshare tips FridayThe Legacy Users Group, sponsored by North San Diego County Genealogical Society, will meet from noon to 2 p.m. … [Read more...] about Celtic Pageant winners named