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France split by debate on parenthood as president moves to legalize gay marriage

France split by debate on parenthood as president moves to legalize gay marriage

PARIS - The French are all for sex and all for family — so long as you're having sex to create one.
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iPhone app reveals favourite hot spots of chefs, bartenders and sommeliers

TORONTO — Where do top-rated chefs, sommeliers and bartenders hang out during their time off? A new app uncovers their favourite restaurants, bars and shops in cities around the world, from high-end eateries to dive bars. The app, Find. Eat. Drink.
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Iran's Zoroastrian minority, some Muslims celebrate ancient feast of 'creation of fire'

Iran's Zoroastrian minority, some Muslims celebrate ancient feast of 'creation of fire'

TEHRAN, Iran - Followers of Iran's minority Zoroastrian religion gathered after sunset to mark Sadeh — an ancient mid-winter feast dating to Iran's pre-Islamic past that is also drawing new interest from Muslims.
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Traditional fathers tend to raise "girlie girls": study

Traditional fathers tend to raise "girlie girls": study

Manly men tend to raise “girlie girls,” according to a new University of B.C. study.
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Love actually, not virtually: finding romance in unlikely places isn't lost in the ether

Love actually, not virtually: finding romance in unlikely places isn't lost in the ether

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Nicole Buergers and Brenden Macaluso are both 32.
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Be my Valen-slime: Pair alien-themed Valentine's Day cards with handmade goo

Be my Valen-slime: Pair alien-themed Valentine's Day cards with handmade goo

My son is 8, so I knew hearts and flowers weren't going to cut it for Valentine's Day this year. Sure, he likes collecting candy from his classmates, but the rest of it? Ick.
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Right at Home: More than a Valentines icon, roses make a great decorative statement year round

Right at Home: More than a Valentines icon, roses make a great decorative statement year round

Floral fads may ebb and flow, but the rose's appeal remains constant, well beyond a Valentine's Day vaseful.
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Boy Scouts considering retreat from no-gays policy; unit sponsors could set membership rules

Boy Scouts considering retreat from no-gays policy; unit sponsors could set membership rules

NEW YORK, N.Y.
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Animal athletes may be stars of 'Puppy Bowl' but real winners are rescues that get visit bumps

Animal athletes may be stars of 'Puppy Bowl' but real winners are rescues that get visit bumps

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - There will be a winner and a loser every Super Bowl Sunday. But at the "Puppy Bowl," it's always a win for animal shelters.
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10K early-bird pricing ends Thursday

Individuals, school and corporate teams planning to run in the 24th Times Colonist 10K April 28 have until Thursday to qualify for early-bird pricing. After Thursday, the entry fee for individuals will increase to $40 from $35.
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