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Almost is Not Enough For Pillsbury's Last Soccer Team. - The Pillsbury College Comets soccer team played one of their of toughest games on Friday afternoon but they were not able to score a goal as they lost 1-0 to Faith. Pillsbury allowed Faith the all-important goal in the second half as goalie Mike Johnson misplayed a kick. The ball bounced off the bottom of the top bar of the goal and rebounded about 8 yards from the goal where a Faith player kicked in the winning goal. Pillsbury had many chances in the last 37 minutes to tie the game including when Jack Arneson received a great pass but missed a short range shot. Pillsbury lost their final soccer game to a Faith team that promptly lost 4-0 to the Providence Freemen on Saturday. Providence dominated the game and evenly scored as they won the North Central Region men's soccer championship. The lone Canadian team is lead by many international players, most of whom have moved to Canada and play important roles on the Freemen's roster. Pillsbury's John Stephens, Jack Arneson, Jason Smith and Andy Rogers received All-Region honors and Rogers received the MVP. SPECIAL ELECTION EDITION TOGETHER WITH THE FUGATE STAR CAMPAIGN COVERAGE 2008* 2 DAYS TILL ELECTION DAY Three Reporters From McCain-Endorsing Newspapers Removed From Obama's Plane Reporters from three newspapers that endorsed John McCain have been told that they can't travel aboard Barack Obama's plane in the final days leading before Election Day. FOXNews.com Barack Obama speaks at a rally in Virginia Beach, Va., Thursday. (AP Photo) palin i didn't accept $150g clothes, mccain worker 'b' carved on face, cops eye 'inconsistencies' in 'campaign attack', republican massachusetts governor endorses obama, business 6200 visitors also liked this. powered by Baynote Journalists from three major newspapers that endorsed John McCain -- the Washington Times, the New York Post and the Dallas Morning News -- have been booted from Barack Obama's campaign plane for the final leg of the presidential race. The Washington Times reported Friday that it was notified of the Obama campaign's decision Thursday evening -- even though the paper has covered Obama from the start. Executive Editor John Solomon told FOXNews.com that the Obama campaign said it didn't have enough seats on the plane, but "I don't think the explanation makes sense to us." "We've been traveling since 2007 with him. ... We're a relevant newspaper -- every day we break news," Solomon said. "And to suddenly be kicked off the plane for people who haven't covered it as aggressively or thoroughly as we are ... it sort of feels unfair." He said the newspaper protested but was turned down again by the campaign. "I can only hope that the candidate who describes himself as wanting to unite the nation doesn't have some sort of litmus test for who he decides gets to cover the campaign," Solomon said, noting that the Obama campaign's decision came just two days after the paper endorsed McCain. According to the Web site The Drudge Report, the three newspapers' reporters were told to find alternative transportation by Sunday so that the plane could accommodate "network bigwigs" and reporters from two black magazines, Essence and Jet. Also joining up with the Obama campaign are the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times. According to the campaign, the decision to shuffle around reporters was made because they did not want to add a second plane. "Unfortunately, demand for seats on the plane during this final weekend has far exceeded supply, and because of logistical issues we made the decision not to add a second plane," Obama senior adviser Anita Dunn said in a written statement. "This means we've had to make hard and unpleasant for all concerned decisions about limiting some news organizations and in some cases not being in a position to offer space to news organizations altogether." Campaign aides said they are assisting other news outlets with hotel rooms and buses so they can still cover the race. Dallas Morning News Editor Bob Mong told FOXNews.com that the "indication" from the Obama campaign was that they were kicked off the plane since they don't represent a national outlet and they don't represent a swing state. "We argued that [considering] the size of the Morning News and stature, we obviously would want to be on board," Mong said. "We're obviously not happy about it, and continue to protest." He said, in fairness, that the McCain campaign recently pulled Morning News staff off the Republican's plane when space became an issue -- but he said the Morning News would be back on McCain's plane again this weekend. Obama is not the only candidate to play hardball with the press. McCain's campaign has reportedly barred Time columnist Joe Klein and New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd, who have been critical of the Republican candidate, from the Republican candidate's plane. With Joe the Plumber, McCain goes for Ohio The Associated Press, McClatchy Newspapers DEFIANCE, Ohio – John McCain, in need of a comeback with five days till Election Day, focused on pocketbook issues Thursday as he set out on a two-day bus tour of must-win Ohio. John McCain brought out Samuel Wurzelbacher, better known as 'Joe the Plumber,' at Mentor High School in Mentor, Ohio, where his message was economic. 'Ohio is hurting now,' the senator said. 'We have got to get this economy out of the ditch.' " height=105 alt="CAROLYN KASTER/The Associated Press" src="http://f552.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?mid=1%5f578556%5fAKw6vs4AAKb8SQuZiQEwDnpc6QY&pid=9&fid=Inbox&inline=1" width=175 border=0> CAROLYN KASTER/The Associated Press John McCain brought out Samuel Wurzelbacher, better known as 'Joe the Plumber,' at Mentor High School in Mentor, Ohio, where his message was economic. 'Ohio is hurting now,' the senator said. 'We have got to get this economy out of the ditch.' "Ohio is hurting now, people in Ohio are having trouble staying in their homes, keeping their jobs," he said. "We have got to get this economy out of the ditch." The Republican nominee seized on the latest economic reports to attack Barack Obama. He took note of the record earnings announced Thursday by Exxon Mobil and told a crowd outside the Defiance high school that Mr. Obama "voted for billions in corporate giveaways to the oil companies. I voted against it." He was referring to Mr. Obama's vote for the 2005 energy bill, but his assertion that the Illinois senator backed billions in corporate giveaways for oil companies has been called misleading by fact-checking organizations because it also included tax increases. In Defiance, Mr. McCain had hoped to make a splash with a living commercial: his first joint campaign appearance with Samuel Wurzelbacher, a.k.a. "Joe the Plumber." The Ohio resident, who had questioned Mr. Obama's tax plans in a face-to-face encounter with the candidate, has become the centerpiece of Mr. McCain's stump speech and the major theme of his campaign: that Mr. Obama would raise taxes on small businesses, hurting jobs and the economy. When Mr. McCain introduced Mr. Wurzelbacher, however, there was no Joe. "Joe, where are you? Is Joe here with us today?" Mr. McCain said. "Joe, I thought you were here today. All right, well, you're all Joe the Plumber." Mr. Wurzelbacher did show up at Mr. McCain's second event, in downtown Sandusky, Ohio. He urged those in the crowd to do their homework before voting and to hold politicians accountable. Meanwhile, Mr. McCain's campaign blasted Mr. Obama's 30-minute TV infomercial Wednesday night as a gimmick that smacked of hubris. Mr. McCain took note of another Obama TV appearance, an interview with ABC's Charlie Gibson. Mr. McCain said that Mr. Obama had said that if he lost Tuesday's election, he'd return to the Senate and "try again in four years with a second act." "That sounds like a great idea to me. Let's help him make it happen," Mr. McCain said, even though Mr. Obama made no mention in the interview of running for president again if he lost. Mr. McCain and his allies are also trying to revive the Tony Rezko issue, using "robo-calls" and fliers to contend that Mr. Obama hasn't fully explained his relationship to the felon. The Associated Press, McClatchy Newspapers Terrorism Rocks India.- Radical terrorists planned and succeeded in pulling off thirteen explosions in the Assam State of Northeastern India. The blasts on Thursday were set to go off at about the same time. At least 76 people died and 300 more are wounded. The United Liberation Association of Asom denied involvement in the blasts although they are being investigated extensively by the Indian authorities. Investigators said that preliminary investigations indicated the militants had used PE-3, a complex plastic explosive. In October, more than 50 people were killed in violence between members of the Bodo tribe and recent migrants to the area, most of whom are Muslims. Northeast India is home to many dueling groups of people who use lethal violence to get their message across. Coleman, Daniels, Bachmann, Kline, Walz up for Reelection.- Senator Norm Coleman and Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann have toughest test of reelection of any Minnesotan official this year. Coleman has not been above 45% in any poll and has been down by almost ten points in some polls. Dean Barkley had taken up to 20% of the votes in polls but he will most likely receive less than ten per cent in the election. Norm Coleman, Al Franken and Dean Barkley are the top candidates in Minnesota's senate race. Michelle Bachmann is running for reelection in the fourth congressional district of Minnesota. She had the race sewn up until she made some controversial comments on the Chris Matthews program on NBC. Since announcing her desire for US leaders to get investigated for possible Anti-American views. Her opponent Elwin Tinklenberg has profited financially from the statement and has a chance at stealing the seat from Bachmann. In the 1st district, Tim Walz is gunning for reelection against Brian Davis. Walz received his first term in 2006. In the second district, John Kline is running for reelection against Steve Sarvi, former mayor of Watertown, MN. Kline's voting record in 2008 risked his chances for reelection but he still has a chance to win. Moving on to Indiana, first term Governor Mitch Daniels seeks reelection as he runs against Jill Long Thompson. Daniels balanced Indiana's budget and turned over the toll system to a foreign company. Both actions are considered successes by his constituents and he should be able to win easily. Mike Pence also seeks reelection in Indiana, a state that he served for four terms. YOUR LOCAL ELECTIONS KIND VS. STARK LA CROSSE, WI - 12-year veteran Democrat congressman Ron Kind is running for reelection in the third Congressional District of Wisconsin against Republican Paul Stark, a member of the Chippewa Valley Home Builder's Association; the Wisconsin Home Builder's Association and the National Home Builder's Association. SWIGGUM VS. SUDER OWEN, WI - Democrat Mayor of Owen Tim Swiggum is challenging Republican Scott Suder for a seat in the 69th District of the Wisconsin Assembly. This is the second time in a row the small-town mayor has challenged the 10-year assemblyman in an election. Phillies Win Their Second World Series.- Forty-five year old Jamie Moyer received his first World Series championship on Thursday as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in game 5. The fifth game took more than 50 hours to complete. FROM... YOUR EDITOR'S POINT OF VIEW SAMUEL JOSEPH WURZELBACHER COULD Joe the plumber make all the difference in this election? I would not be surprised. However, who would have guessed that one man, a plumber, no less, could be so influential in the election this year? So much can result when just one person speaks up! On Tuesday, the least you can do is vote; and I urge you to do so. As John McCain said, "you're all Joe the plumber," and although we may not all be as influential as Joe, every vote makes a difference. Letters to the Editor. - Reading your recent editorial brought many memories back for me. In my opinion you hit every nail as squarely on the head as is humanly possible. It's sad that Pillsbury raised it's tuition so much, the majority of which came in the last decade, but in all reality it was a microcosm of the national trend to do the same thing. The fact that college tuition nationwide has risen close to 200% on an overall scale since 1992 really shows that the economy has never truly recovered since the '91 recession. Enough about that for now though, on to the real reason for this letter. I truly could not agree with you more about the rule book reason. The fact that Pillsbury repeatadly balked on discussing the rules to interested in coming, or already attending/concerned students, shows the massive rift between the student body and the Student Life Dept. which would ultimately bring the school to its knees. You know I recently watched a documentary on a company famous the world over. In the documentary several former employees of this company were interviewed. All of the former employees had had a bad experience while working with the company. What do you think their feelings were toward this a-forementioned company? That's right, feelings of contempt and an absolute "I'm finished with that place" type of mentality. The same rings true for many of Pillsbury's graduates from 2000 on. That did not originate in the classroom, or in the dining hall, or at athletic events, it started and ended with the department which oversaw all of those things and so much more. The always ready to interject and micro-examine, "Student Life Dept". Instead of going out and recruiting friends and others while attending some spent breaks away from campus searching for different schools! So much more could be said about this, but I am sure my word limit has already expired long ago. Yes, there was more then one reason for Pillsbury's closure, and yes we all can learn from all the reasons, but colleges everywhere should take note of this huge red letter one. At least that's how I see it from the sidelines. David Craig Ankeny, IA LLT Editorial.- Did you see the top headline? "Almost is not enough". For Pillsbury, that certainly was true. Almost 200 students is not enough. Almost receiving estates from donors is not enough. Almost cutting costs is not enough. Almost winning the NCCAA North Central Region 2007 basketball region tournament was not enough for Pillsbury's men's basketball team. Instead Tim and Jacob and Ray Miller*, Kyle and Brent Courtney, Jack Arneson, Marcus Troy and Ben Hanson played their hardest and erased an eighteen point deficit with eleven minutes to go. They forced three overtimes and when the game was on the line Jacob, Jack and Ray hit big shots to tie the game at different times. Then Kyle Courtney hit a three pointer with the shotclock winding down and Pillsbury won 91-86. What if they had almost hit those big shots? What if Jacob Miller had almost hit a layup in the last minute of regulation? What if Ray Miller had almost hit a 26-f00t three pointer? The same goes for voting. Don't almost vote !! VOTE! Almost voting will not help John McCain win. Almost voting will not help Barack Obama win. Almost voting is a failure. Don't almost vote! Do vote! And vote once!