William World News William F. Yurasko's blog v.14 – Nats, Redskins, Capitals, D.C. life, transportation, not so much Penn State anymore,

Masoli’s 3 touchdowns lead Ducks to victory in rivalry game – AP/ESPNOregon State got crushed by Oregon yesterday in the Civil War, so they probably will not be Penn State’s Rose Bowl opponent.
Inky beat-writer Jeff McLane has the scenarios — basically, if USC beats UCLA next weekend, they are the Pac-10’s Rose Bowl team. If [...]

Seven Mile Beach Landmark, Henny’s Prepares Benefit for Last Call Nov. 30 – Cape May County HeraldDo you like Stone Harbor’s venerable Henny’s restaurant? You have four more days to visit it as Nov. 30 is the final day it will be open. The property was sold to build a new resort.
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Penn State cleaned up the Big11Ten honors with 10 players voted all-Big11Ten (Big Ten Network) by the media or coaches. Joe Paterno was coach of the year too.
Coaches’ 2008 All-Big Ten Conference Football TeamFIRST TEAM OFFENSEQuarterback: Daryll Clark, Penn StateReceiver: Derrick Williams, Penn StateCenter: A.Q. Shipley, Penn StateGuard: Rich Ohrnberger, Penn StateTackle: Gerald Cadogan, Penn [...]

Nationals may play ball on Taxation Without Representation Street if Council has its way – The Wash. ExaminerThe DC Council may rename the part of South Capitol Street that Nationals Park is located on to Taxation Without Representation Street. The District is doing what it can to tie the ballpark into the lack of meaningful [...]

I-99 open to all traffic – CDTi-99 is now a continous route between just north of the I-70/76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) near Bedford and near I-80 north of Bellefonte. The new section, opened yesterday (two days after the last Penn State football game naturally), does not have all four lanes open though.
Former Rep. Bud Shuster, who [...]

The reigning Miss Virginia, Tara Wheeler, is not only a Penn State alumna (‘06 Journ), but a former goalie for the Penn State women’s hockey team, the Lady Icers. On Frozen Blog has been featuring her recently:
On Line, Tara’s Terrific Tale Broadens
Tara Wheeler, Local Girl, Beauty Pageant Winner, Miss America Contestant, Star College Hockey Goalie, [...]

Joe Paterno celebrated Penn State’s Big11Ten title by getting his hip replaced yesterday. The operation was apparently successful. He may be back on his feet today. Get well coach!
I suggest we take coach’s old hip and make it the new Land Grant Trophy as it would be an improvement over the original one.
Here is [...]

Long-awaited Interstate 99 finished – CDT
“We will be ready, and we will open — barring something very unusual,” PennDOT spokeswoman Marla Fannin said.
I will believe it when I actually drive on it. Today is supposed to be the day.
i-99, intestate 99,Port Matilda, PennDOT, Skytop, Pennsylvania.
©MMX William F. Yurasko

Penn State, Nittany Lions, Michigan State Spartans
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Penn State won the Big11Ten! Everything is coming up roses! The Nittany Lions throttled Michigan State 49-18. It seems like everyone we know was at the game, but e watched it over at my parents house with a nice warm fire. We had a great time, though a Yale win would have been nice too.
Penn [...]