(NAPSA)—This year, more than 140 million football fans will watch Super Bowl XXXVIII on television, and more than 70,000 lucky ticket holders will view the gameup close and personal in the Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. Houston??? Isn’t that the place where “H” stands for howdy, where tumbleweeds roll down the street, where “car horns” are something you mount on the hood of your pickup truck, and where “Art” is the nightshift supervisor downat the oil refinery? “Houston has long been misunderstood, so some of y’all might be wondering how we could possibly attract and host this year’s Super Bowl,” said Paul J. Sarvadi, chairman andchief executive officer of Administaff, one of the city’s largest employers. “It’s because Houston has so very muchto offer —not only in terms of world-class sports venues, but also in termsof our culture, lifestyle, economy and great people.” To help the rest of the world better understand what Houston is really like, Administaff is fixin’ (translate: getting ready) to tackle some of the more common myths and pass along the facts about America’s fourth-largest city. Among them: Myth: “Houstonians are just a bunch of cowboys.” Fact: Contrary to popular belief, Houstonians don’t ride horses to work. Houstonis actually one of the most diverse cities in America, home to thousands of immigrants and expatriates. Its 4.8 million residents practice more than 45 religions and speak dozensof languages. For those who want cowboys, Houston does host the world’s largest rodeo. Myth: “Only big oil companies can makeit in Houston.” Fact: It’s true that Houston is the world’s energy capital, but it’s also true that half of all jobs in Houston are in non-energyfields —everything from high-tech and aerospace to medicine and manufacturing. In fact, Houston is home to more than 84,000 diverse businesses, and American Busi- ness Information has ranked Houston numberonein the nation for new business growth for the last three years. Myth: “Houston has only two temperatures—hot and extra crispy.” Fact: Okay, this one can be true in July and August. But Houston’s average annual temperature is a pleasant 69 degrees. Myth: “Houstonians eat only barbecue.” Fact: This is so not true. They also love chili! Actually, Houstonians do eat a ton of barbecue, but the city is also home to some of the nation’s finest dining and more than 11,000 restaurants rep- resenting virtually every type of cuisine. Myth: “There’s nothing to do in Houston.” Fact: Houston boasts six professional sports teams, some of the best shopping in the world, a variety of theme parks, worldclass restaurants, lots of public parks and golf courses, and a theater district that is second only to New York City. The city is also hosting the Masters Cup, the Major League Baseball All-Star game, several major PGA tournaments and the Super Bowl. To learn more about Houston and Administaff (NYSE: ASF), visit www.Administaff.com.
