Mistakenly freed killer captured while watching TV

This photo provided by the Cook County Sheriff's Office shows convicted murder Steven Robbins back in custody, Saturday Feb. 2, 2013, two days after a stunning series of errors allowed Robbins to walk out of a Chicago jail. The mistaken release of the prisoner, who was serving a 60-year sentence in Indiana for murder, focused attention on an antiquated corner of the criminal justice system that still relies extensively on paper documents instead of computers in moving detainees around and keeping tabs on their court status. Robbins, 44, put up no resistance Friday night as police burst through the door of a townhome in Kankakee, about 60 miles south of Chicago, where he was found watching TV, said Cook County Sheriff's Office spokesman Frank Bilecki. (AP Photo/Cook County Sheriff's Office)

This photo provided by the Cook County Sheriff's Office shows convicted murder Steven Robbins back in custody, Saturday Feb. 2, 2013, two days after a stunning series of errors allowed Robbins to walk out of a Chicago jail. The mistaken release of the prisoner, who was serving a 60-year sentence in Indiana for murder, focused attention on an antiquated corner of the criminal justice system that still relies extensively on paper documents instead of computers in moving detainees around and keeping tabs on their court status. Robbins, 44, put up no resistance Friday night as police burst through the door of a townhome in Kankakee, about 60 miles south of Chicago, where he was found watching TV, said Cook County Sheriff's Office spokesman Frank Bilecki. (AP Photo/Cook County Sheriff's Office)

FILE - In this undated file photo provided by the Cook County Sheriff's Office in Chicago shows Steven L. Robbins from Gary, Ind. Police in Indiana and Illinois are hunting for Robbins, 44, a convicted murderer who was mistakenly released from custody Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in Chicago, where he was sent Tuesday to face a drug charge while serving a 60-year prison sentence in Indiana. (AP Photo/Cook County Sheriff's Office, File)

CHICAGO (AP) ? Two days after a stunning series of errors allowed a convicted murderer to walk out of a Chicago jail where he did not need to be in the first place, police recaptured the man at a northern Illinois home where he was found watching TV.

Steven L. Robbins, 44, put up no resistance Friday night as police burst through the door of a townhome in Kankakee, about 60 miles south of Chicago, said Cook County Sheriff's Office spokesman Frank Bilecki.

"He was in the living room or kitchen area watching TV, taken by total surprise," Bilecki said, adding that it appears the homeowner might know an acquaintance of Robbins. Before the arrest, a surveillance team spotted Robbins wearing a curly wig while carrying groceries from a vehicle into the home, the sheriff's office said.

By Saturday afternoon, Robbins was back in the Indiana State Prison, where he was serving a 60-year sentence for murder.

The prisoner's mistaken release focused attention on an antiquated corner of the criminal justice system that still relies extensively on paper documents instead of computers in moving detainees and keeping tabs on their court status.

The episode prompted promises of change, but also some finger-pointing.

"We're not ducking the fact we dropped the ball. We made mistakes," Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said Friday. "The public deserves much more. We're going to find out what went wrong here."

Robbins' transfer to Illinois was the result of a mistake to begin with, officials said. And Dart and Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez, both prominent local Democrats, exchanged tense words over who was ultimately responsible for that error.

Robbins was brought before a Cook County Circuit Court judge over drug possession and armed violence charges in a case that it turns out had been dismissed in 2007. But because law enforcement authorities were still seeing an active arrest warrant, Dart's office requested a transfer and Alvarez's office approved it, according to the sheriff's office.

Alvarez told reporters that her office had told Dart's office that Robbins' drug and armed violence case was closed. But the sheriff showed The Associated Press a copy of the extradition request from September signed by one of Alvarez's prosecutors.

In a second lapse that Dart took responsibility for, he acknowledged that paperwork was lost that would have made it clear to Illinois officials that Robbins was to be returned to Indiana. As a result, he was allowed to walk out of the Cook County Jail's main gate on Wednesday evening.

Dart said he has sought for years to modernize "a very archaic system" that often involves slips of paper from court clerks in illegible handwriting. But he said no money has been set aside for what he described as a "very expensive proposition."

He did pledge to review procedures in his office, including at the warrant unit. In particular, Dart said he wanted to learn why that unit decided to act on Robbins' drugs and armed violence warrant when he was already serving a long murder sentence.

Robbins, a Gary, Ind., native, was serving a sentence for murder and weapons convictions out of Marion County in Indiana.

Witnesses to the 2002 killing told police Robbins was arguing with his wife outside a birthday party in Indianapolis when a man intervened, telling Robbins he should not hit a woman, according to court documents.

Witnesses said Robbins then retrieved a gun from a car and shot the man in the chest. He started serving his sentence in October 2004.

At a brief appearance Saturday in Chicago bond court, a public defender told the judge Robbins had no intention to flee.

Assistant Public Defender Todd Chatman noted Robbins was released by the state and said he was not at fault. The judge dropped an escape charge.

Robbins was then driven about 50 miles east to the Indiana State Prison.

"We are grateful that law enforcement caught him before he committed another crime," Indiana Department of Corrections spokesman Doug Garrison said.

It is not the first time a prisoner has been mistakenly freed from the Cook County Jail. In 2009, Jonathan Cooper, who was serving a 30-year manslaughter sentence in Mississippi, was brought to Chicago to face charges that he failed to register as a sex offender.

Prosecutors dropped the charges because, as an inmate, he could not comply with the Sex Offender Registration Act. A clerk reportedly failed to include the Mississippi sentence information in Cooper's file, and jail staff released him.

Cooper turned himself in several days later.

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Associated Press writers Don Babwin in Chicago and Pamela Engel and Charles D. Wilson in Indianapolis contributed to this report.

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Welcome to the Health and Fitness News, a weekly diary which is cross-posted from The Stars Hollow Gazette. It is open for discussion about health related issues including diet, exercise, health and health care issues, as well as, tips on what you can do when there is a medical emergency. Also an opportunity to share and exchange your favorite healthy recipes. Questions are encouraged and I will answer to the best of my ability. If I can't, I will try to steer you in the right direction. Naturally, I cannot give individual medical advice for personal health issues. I can give you information about medical conditions and the current treatments available. You can now find past Health and Fitness News diaries here and on the right hand side of the Front Page. Celery as the Main Event You always see celery listed as an ingredient in tonic juices and blender drinks. It has long been used in Chinese medicine to help control high blood pressure, which makes sense because it contains phytochemicals called phthalides that reduce stress hormones and work to relax the muscle walls in arteries, increasing blood flow. The vegetable is an excellent source of Vitamins K and C, and a very good source of potassium, folate, dietary fiber, molybdenum, manganese, and Vitamin B6. Another bonus attribute - it is very low in calories. However, it is on the high side as far as sodium goes. ~Martha Rose Shulman~ Pan-Cooked Celery With Tomatoes and Parsley A way to serve celery as a side dish, or as a topping for grains or pasta. Lentil, Celery and Tomato Minestrone With extra celery, traditional minestrone soup takes on a whole new layer of flavor. Celery and Radish Salad With Gorgonzola Use the delicate hearts of celery for this light and delicious salad. Celery Risotto With Dandelion Greens or Kale Celery contrasts nicely with the rice in this aromatic risott Pur?ed Broccoli and Celery Soup A broccoli soup with an added dimension of flavor.

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General Medicine/Family Medical Alcohol and a Good Night's Sleep Don't Mix by Denise Mann, WebMD Health News Jan. 22, 2013 -- Think a nightcap may help you get a better night's sleep? Think again. ? A new review of 27 studies shows that alcohol does not improve sleep quality. According to the findings, alcohol does allow healthy people to fall asleep quicker and sleep more deeply for a while, but it reduces rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. And the more you drink before bed, the more pronounced these effects. REM sleep happens about 90 minutes after we fall asleep. It's the stage of sleep when people dream, and it's thought to be restorative. Disruptions in REM sleep may cause daytime drowsiness, poor concentration, and rob you of needed ZZZs. People With Egg Allergy Can Safely Get Flu Shot: Experts by WebMD News from HealthDay WEDNESDAY, Jan. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Flu vaccination is safe for children and adults with an egg allergy, according to new research that is especially timely in light of the current widespread flu. "The influenza vaccine is grown in chicken eggs; therefore, it contains trace amounts of egg allergen," Dr. James Sublett, chairman of the public relations committee at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, said in a college news release. [..] A study published in the December 2012 issue of the journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology concluded that flu vaccine contains such a low amount of egg protein that it won't cause an allergic reaction in children with an egg allergy. Migraine Triggers May Not Always Trigger Migraines by Matt McMillen, WebMD Health News Jan. 23, 2013 -- Worrying about what may trigger a migraine attack adds to the discomfort of many people with migraines. But according to a new study from Denmark, much of that worry may be unfounded. The researchers studied the effect of light and exercise -- both commonly believed by patients to trigger migraine with aura -- and demonstrated that neither caused attacks in most of the people enrolled in the study. "There are a lot of things about headache and migraine that are accepted as true but that remain untested," neurologist Peter Goadsby, MD, Dsc, says of triggers. "The results of this study may surprise some patients." Smokers Die About a Decade Earlier on Average by Salynn Boyles, WebMD Health News Jan. 23, 2013 -- Women who smoke are now just as likely to die of lung cancer and other smoking-related diseases as men -- and smokers of both sexes die, on average, about a decade earlier than non-smokers. These were among the findings from two major studies examining death rate trends among smokers published in The New England Journal of Medicine. "The studies highlight the fact that cigarette smoking remains a leading cause of death in the U.S.," says Steven A. Schroeder, MD, who directs the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center at the University of California, San Francisco. Are Those Who Multitask Most the Worst at It? by Kathleen Doheny, WebMD Health News Jan. 24, 2013 -- Next time you see a driver talking on the cell phone and looking confident, you might want to change lanes. People who often talk on cell phones while driving may think they are experts at such multitasking, but they are typically not, says researcher David Strayer, PhD, professor of psychology at the University of Utah. In this case, Strayer and his colleagues found practice does not make perfect, or even close to it. Warnings/Alerts/Guidelines Aspirin Linked to Blinding Eye Disease by Brenda Goodman, MA, WebMD Health News Jan. 22, 2013 -- Regular aspirin users are more likely to develop the "wet" form of age-related macular degeneration compared to people who rarely or never take the drug, a new study shows. Aspirin is one of the most widely used drugs in the world. Millions of people with heart disease take a daily low dose of aspirin in hopes of preventing heart attacks and stroke. It's also used to ease pain. Macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness in older adults, and it is on the rise. The "wet" form accounts for only about 10% to 15% of cases, but it progresses more rapidly and is more likely to lead to vision loss than the "dry" form. Seasonal Flu/Other Epidemics/Disasters Flu Continues to Wane, but Deaths Still Epidemic by Robert Lowes, Medscape Medical News Jan. 25, 2012 -- Flu activity continues to fall in the U.S. even as the death toll, which lags behind the infection rate, continues to rise, according to the CDC. Through the third week of 2013 ending on Jan. 19, the percentage of deaths attributed to flu and pneumonia in 122 cities rose to 9.8% from 8.3% the week before, according to the CDC's latest report on this ?flu season. This again passes the epidemic threshold for such deaths, which is 7.3%. So far, 37 of those deaths are children. New Strain of Norovirus Spreading Quickly in U.S. by Salynn Boyles, WebMD Health News Jan. 24, 2013 -- The flu is not the only highly contagious disease raging this winter. A new strain of norovirus is causing intestinal illness outbreaks across the country, the CDC confirmed today. ? Norovirus is often to blame when large numbers of people get sick on cruise ships or in schools, nursing homes, and other places where people live, work, or play in close quarters. CDC officials also reported a rise in outbreaks of sickness caused by drinking raw milk. The findings appear in the Jan. 25 issue of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Women's Health FDA OKs First OTC Remedy for Overactive Bladder by Kathleen Doheny, WebMD Health New Jan. 25, 2013 -- The FDA has approved Oxytrol for Women, the first over-the-counter treatment for overactive bladder in women 18 and older. The condition affects more than 20 million American women, according to Merck, the drug's manufacturer. Oxytrol helps relax the overactive bladder muscle that leads to symptoms such as the sudden need to urinate and leaking of urine. It will still only be available in prescription form for men. Experts: Common Women's Condition Needs a New Name by Brenda Goodman, MA, WebMD Health News Jan. 24, 2013 -- What's in a name? If it's polycystic ovary syndrome, a lot of confusion, says a panel of experts convened by the NIH -- and they're calling for a change. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders, affecting about 1 in 10 women in the U.S. It's also a major cause of infertility. But as doctors have learned more about the complex condition, they've changed the way it's diagnosed. As a result, a woman doesn't necessarily have to have polycystic ovaries to have PCOS. What's more, for many women, the consequences of the disease extend beyond the ovaries. Recent research suggests PCOS may set women up for a variety of long-term health problems, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart attacks, and perhaps some kinds of cancers. Aging Hearing Loss Linked to Mental Decline in Elderly by Salynn Boyles, WebMD Health News an. 22, 2013 -- Hearing loss and mental decline are two common conditions of aging, and now a new study finds that they may be related. Older people with hearing deficits were more likely than those with normal hearing to develop problems with memory and thinking over the course of the study. On average, the study participants with hearing issues had significant mental impairments three years earlier than those without them. Nutrition/Diet/Fitness Eat Too Much While Watching TV? Try Taking Smaller Bites by WebMD News from HealthDay WEDNESDAY, Jan. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Ever find yourself wolfing down snacks as you're watching your favorite sitcom? Studies have shown that people eat more when distracted by TV or other pastimes. A new study finds, however, that there may be a simple way to slow down food intake in these situations: take smaller bites.

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Immigration bill splits GOP on national-local line

WASHINGTON (AP) ? The immigration debate is threatening to split the Republican Party, pitting those who focus mainly on presidential elections against those who care mostly about congressional races.

Strategists say that if Republicans are to win presidential elections, which they've been losing lately, partly because of dismal support from Hispanic voters, they must soften their rhetoric about illegal immigrants and embrace some version of "immigration reform."

But granting illegal residents a path to citizenship, which critics call "amnesty," is deeply unpopular in many House Republicans' districts.

President Barack Obama wants such a pathway. So do some prominent GOP lawmakers who are seeking a way out of their party's jam.

The plans differ on when and how citizenship might occur, with border security a central issue. Resolving these differences may determine whether a major law is enacted in the coming months.

Some GOP strategists fear they will lose either way.

If by the next election Latino voters think Republicans opposed and possibly blocked a comprehensive immigration overhaul, they might turn against the party in even bigger numbers.

On the other hand, converting millions of illegal Hispanic residents into citizens might produce large numbers of new voters who will lean Democratic for years.

"This is a perilous debate that Republicans have entered into," said John Ullyot, a Republican consultant and a former Senate aide.

Obama won 71 percent of the Hispanic vote last November and 67 percent in 2008. GOP campaign professionals say Republicans are dooming themselves if they don't show a more welcoming face to this fast-growing segment of voters.

"Republicans need to solve this issue, politically, if they wish to win national elections, and they know it," said Texas-based GOP consultant Matt Mackowiak.

Winning House elections, however, is a different matter.

A number of Republican lawmakers and aides say "amnesty" for illegal immigrants triggers strong resentment among their constituents. The upcoming debates could stir passions further, even in swing districts.

Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, lost his Cincinnati-area seat to a Democrat in 2008, then regained it two years later. He opposes giving illegal immigrants an eventual route to citizenship.

"It is unfair to allow those who have willfully and intentionally broken our nation's immigration laws to, in essence, cut in front of those who have been patiently and legally waiting their turn to become U.S. citizens," Chabot wrote on his House blog. Republicans should appeal to Hispanic voters "on principle," he said, not by agreeing to liberal immigration policies. "Republicans are better for Hispanics because our policies are better for them," Chabot said.

Republican leaders hope to minimize internal conflicts by finding a compromise that Obama and the Democratic-controlled Senate will accept.

A bipartisan group of senators has proposed a plan that would allow illegal immigrants to pursue citizenship only after steps, yet to be detailed, are taken to further secure the border with Mexico. The plan is backed by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., whose parents were born in Cuba. He is seen as leading player on immigration.

Some other high-profile conservatives, including Fox News' Sean Hannity and the 2012 GOP vice presidential nominee, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, have spoken favorably about Rubio's approach.

Democrats insist that the border security prerequisites not be onerous. They worry that Republicans will never agree that border enforcement is strong enough to start the citizenship process for illegal immigrants. Similarly, some Republicans say they fear Democrats won't deliver tougher security once illegal immigrants are allowed the first step toward legal status.

Republican strategists say respectful rhetoric in the coming debates is crucial to wooing Hispanic voters who feel previous GOP comments revealed anti-immigrant feelings.

"If the tone of the debate is thoughtful," then Republicans can survive politically even if they reject "blanket amnesty," campaign adviser Terry Nelson said.

Rep. Greg Walden of Oregon, who heads the GOP's 2014 House campaign efforts, said the party must communicate better with minorities.

"Obviously we've got to address this," he said of immigration changes. "We've got 50,000 young Hispanics reaching voter age every month."

Some conservative pundits, however, say turning illegal immigrants into voting citizens will hurt the GOP, not help it.

Latinos "are disproportionately low-income and disproportionately likely to receive some form of government support," the magazine National Review said in an editorial. "Take away the Spanish surname and Latino voters look a great deal like many other Democratic constituencies."

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, says he's ready to tackle big changes in immigration laws. But the effort may conflict with another of his goals: passing major legislation only if most House Republicans support it.

House insiders say many, and perhaps most, Republican lawmakers will want to vote against a citizenship-granting immigration bill, even if they quietly hope it passes and helps their party at the presidential level.

Such "vote no, hope yes" groups are well-suited for passing difficult measures with a modest number of Republican votes and many Democratic votes. It happened twice in January: on a hurricane aid bill and a vote on the "fiscal cliff."

At a recent House Republican retreat in Virginia, Boehner brought in independent political analyst Charlie Cook to explain to lawmakers why they face serious trouble with Hispanic voters.

Cook said House Republicans make a mistake if they view national issues such as immigration "through the prism of your district," said a participant at the private session. Republicans eventually can improve their standing with Latinos if they stop talking and acting as though they don't like immigrants, Cook told the House members.

"Holes tend to fill in over time if people stop digging," Cook was quoted as saying to the lawmakers.

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The First iPhone Jailbreak Took a Whopping 74 Steps

If you're at all up on the whole jailbreaking scene, you know that the long-awaited iPhone 5 jailbreak is probably maybe definitely coming today, finally. And even though there's been a long wait, the exploit is definitely going to be a hell of a lot better than the first ones were. Jailbreaking used to take 74 steps. More »

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CRIME: Three arrested during drug raid in Welland | Bullet News ...

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WELLAND ? Three people have been charged following a drug raid at a Welland apartment, Thursday.

Niagara Regional Police executed the search warrant at the undisclosed East Main Street address based on information obtained during an investigation that began in early January.

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Inside the apartment, police allegedly discovered more than $1,200 worth of cocaine and prescription pills and about $2,600 cash.

Charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime is Frank Rakonczai, 49, of Welland

Also facing charges of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime is Jennifer Schieve, 19, of Welland, and Metin Ahmed Kadir, 27, of St. Catharines.

All three were held in custody pending a bail hearing Friday.

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Identifying Common Flaws in Arguments | Barron's Test Prep Blog ...

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Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle upset by logical fallacies Click on the image to reveal 24 logical fallacies.

In order to evaluate a test taker?s writing and logical reasoning, both the GRE and GMAT contain a 30 minute argument analysis essay. Based on a short argument, test takers must identify errors in logic, explain why these are errors, and ultimately, discuss how these flaws negatively affect the conclusion or recommendation of the argument.

To prepare for this portion of the test, you need to be comfortable identifying and naming common flaws in logic. First, what is an argument flaw (sometimes called a logical fallacy)? Simply put, these are either intentional or unintentional mistakes made in reasoning. Often, people will sacrifice rigorous reasoning for brevity and commit these errors; others intentionally exploit these flaws to convince an unwitting?public to do or buy something. Whatever the case may be, we need to be able to identify these flaws to be successful on the written portion of the test. And the bonus of studying these flaws is that you will be able to root out?deceivers,?provocateurs, and?soothsayers.

Some people have a knack for spotting these errors while some of us have to work a little harder. If you find yourself in the latter group, fret not because there are a lot of great resources available to you. One of my favorite resources is a website with a catchy title:?Thou Shall Not Commit Logical Fallacies.

This is a great website that identifies 24 common flaws made by the general population, politicians, and newspapers. Jesse Richardson, Andy Smith and Som Meaden?did a great job of putting all these flaws together on one poster with definitions and examples (They also will print you a poster and mail it to you for $20). The site has a webpage for each of these flaws making it easy to focus on one flaw at a time, and of course, to send your friends the link of the flaw that they committed.

For the GRE and GMAT, though, you will not need to know all 24 of these flaws. Many of these are not common on the test, so I have created a list below, with links, to the most common flaws found in arguments given to students. Spend some time looking over each of these. Try and think of a time where you have heard one of these flaws; search for them in news stories you read, advertisements you see, or in a politician?s speech you hear. You are bound to start seeing these all over the place. The more you look the more you see.

Disclaimer: This is not an extensive list of the flaws that appear on the GRE and GMAT argument analysis essays. So, don?t end your search; this is where it begins.

1.?False Cause?-?Sometimes called confusing?causation?with correlation, this is one of the most committed flaws. Cause-and-effect is generally extremely hard to prove whether you are talking about a business plan, a historical event, or a chemical reaction in the body. When humans see two events coincided, they tend to think that one caused the other, but this is not necessarily true. Most likely, these events are correlated, not causal.

2.?Ambiguity?- Who hasn?t been ambiguous when arguing a point or writing an essay? This happens often when people are not well versed in the topic, or don?t want to take the time to explain themselves. On the test, you will find all kinds of phrase and words that lack a clear meaning. This is a flaw you should point out.

3.?Composition/Division ? ?By another name, this is stereotyping. If you assume that a characteristic of a member of a group is representative of all members (or vice versa), you are committing this flaw. Don?t stereotype individuals or groups based on your narrow experience, and don?t let other people get away with it either.

4.?Black-or-White ? Sometimes called a binary argument, or assuming that two courses of action are mutually exclusive, this flaw happens often. Humans have to simplify the world in their mind in order to make sense of it. When we do this, we tend to ignore the middle ground, or grey area, in a situation.

5.?Anecdotal ? Just because your grandmother had a bad experience once in eastern Kentucky doesn?t mean that you should think that eastern Kentucky is a bad place. In?reality, it is probably really nice. Don?t let your narrow experience of something, or someone else?s, influence your opinions or conclusions, so don?t let them get away with it on the test. Demand rigorous and verifiable?evidence.

6.?The Texas Sharpshooter ? Humans will unconsciously ignore information that contradicts their beliefs while actively seek out information that confirms their beliefs. A sort of mental cherry picking that allows us to feel comfortable with our decisions and beliefs. But, this is flawed. No using partial information or data to support conclusions.

Your journey has just begun. Continue to better yourself and those around you by demanding a little more rigor in their arguments.

Source: http://barronstestprep.com/blog/identifying-common-flaws-in-arguments/

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Team Mexico a big draw in Arizona with fans, sponsors

Staff Phoenix Business Journal

The Mexican national soccer team was in Glendale last night to play an exhibition game against Team Denmark, and that means big business for the West Valley.

Mexico and Denmark played to 1-1 draw in front of just over 43,300 fans at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Glendale dome seats 63,400.

Across the street at Jobing.com Arena, the Phoenix Coyotes hockey team drew just under 13,000 fans in an overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

Mexico will play its next U.S. tour exhibition game in San Francisco in April against Peru.

Phoenix Business Journal Mike Sunnucks looks into Team Mexico's fan base, advertising and sponsorship footprint in Phoenix. Get the full story here.

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