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There are many disturbing patterns emerging as more is revealed about the sex abuse allegations against former Penn State University football coach, Jerry Sandusky.

What we know right now is a graduate student witnessed Jerry Sandusky raping a 10 year old boy in the showers in the Penn State university football locker room.

Sandusky had a pattern of taking showers with boys in this location.

He was discovered having oral sex with a boy by a janitor, who did not report for fear of being fired.

more later

When I read this article, I couldn’t believe the extreme amount of money our country could save if Republicans in our government would admit that the problems in our economy would be helped if we raise taxes.

11.6 million every hour…get the calculator out…24 hours multiplied by 365 days equals too much for me to know how to describe…any math wizards out there?

it’s a lot and would help dearly for all of us struggling to support ourselves and families.

Here is another online screening test for anyone interested in evaluating their or a loved ones alcohol use. It is commonly referred to as the MAST, or the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test.

This test asks questions like,

• do friends and family think of you as a normal drinker?
• are you able to easily stop drinking after a few drinks?

• have you ever woken up the next day and not remembered events of the night before?

• have you ever been arrested for more than 1 DUI?

The MAST has been widely used as a screening tool to help individuals concerned about their alcohol use. Take a look at it or send it to a friend who may benefit.