Book explores options and challenges facing LGBT couples on way to parenthood For gay and lesbian couples looking to start a family, the process of having children can be complicated and overwhelming. Prospective parents of the LGBT community are faced with a daunting array of options, the main five being adoption, foster care, surrogacy, assisted reproduction and co-parenting. Each path brings a unique set of questions and challenges, such as: [ 1670 more words. ]

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Proceeds from book sales benefit Indiana Youth Group (see below for novel excerpt: “Chapter 1”) By Karl J. Niemiec The trick to being creative in LA for me, was in the “how to get paid” part. I’ve wanted to write since I was in fourth grade, so I didn’t let life or wanting to eat get in the way of finding enough time to tell a story. [ 2465 more words. ]

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By Bill Malcolm IndyTennis has scheduled a season kickoff mixer at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the West Indy Racquet Club. The event will feature free tennis, free food and drinks, and raffle prizes. This is their signature kickoff event. Finally, tournament dates are finalized: Sept. 23-25 for this year’s tennis tournament which features 100 players from around the country. [ 97 more words. ]

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By Ron Blake Oscar season is here, and now that we’ve watched them hand out the statuettes, it’s showtime for your health and fitness. The red carpet has been vacuumed. The haute couture is in full effect. The paparazzi are flashing their cameras. I’ve introduced all of this year’s best picture nominations (in a unique way) and had lots of fun mixing it in with a wellness theme. [ 579 more words. ]

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ASK ANGIE Angie, My wife and I are wanting to adopt a child from Indiana. We used to be residents of Indiana but now live in another state. Is it possible to adopt a child across state lines? – Azalea and Felicia * Azalea and Felicia, According to Indiana Department of Child services, the answer is yes. As long as the child is a resident of Indiana and you have residency in your current state there should not be an issue. [ 270 more words. ]

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