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Sexy Brew, Berlusconi Abstains A Pennsylvania brewery is selling a beer called Hedonism. The label features topless men and women. Some stores are refusing to sell it, but perhaps the premier of Italy would like a drink. Sylvio Berlusconi spoke at a campaign rally over the weekend. He appeared with a preacher who said Berlusconi defends Italian morals. And an Italian newspaper says the leader promised to abstain from sex until after the election in April. There's no word if he consulted his wife.

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A Pennsylvania brewery is selling a beer called Hedonism. The label features topless men and women. Some stores are refusing to sell it, but perhaps the premier of Italy would like a drink. Sylvio Berlusconi spoke at a campaign rally over the weekend. He appeared with a preacher who said Berlusconi defends Italian morals. And an Italian newspaper says the leader promised to abstain from sex until after the election in April. There's no word if he consulted his wife.

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