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Newsweek published an article in their International edition about Italy recently. Entitled "Agony and the Ecstasy", the article describes a barely functioning society that is separated from the governments woes. Yet its people are happy.

I just was in Rome, Italy not too long ago and found this article interesting. The full article is included herein or you can view the article at Newsweek.

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In September, Embassy Suites Hotels asked travelers to design a new generation of Do Not Disturb signs to hang on doors.

Five winners have been chosen from more than 7,000 entries, and the signs are due to be in Embassy Suites nationwide by next week.

"Shh! I'm hatching a plan to bust some little soaps out of here" won Marty Mintman of St. Louis a trip to Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk in Honolulu.

"Pillow Fight In Progress" earned Susan Suarez of University City, Mo., a stay at any Embassy Suites in the USA.

Other winning slogans and authors: "There are days when I wish I could wear this around my neck" from Sandra Parcher, Milpitas, Calif.; "I've built a pillow fort and I am not opening the door for anybody!" from Amy Forgette, Streamwood, Ill.; "Aww, Mom. Just five more minutes. Please?" from Brian White, Chicago.

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Spent a couple days with my sister, Crystal, and Caleb and their newborn Cari.

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My sister had her baby today! Carissa Jocelyn, 7 lb.- 9 oz, @ 9:31 a.m.

Cari, Crystal and Calab are doing well. Video below is from the first night!

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