Florida a Sporting Powerhouse

florida is one of the most Southern of all the United States. It is known as the Sunshine State for it's warm weather and pacific climate. "florida" is a Spanish adjective which means "flowery". florida was discovered by a Spanish explorer during Easter, which in spanish is called Pascua florida.

Major Cities and Towns in florida are: Jacksonville, Miami, orlando, Tallahassee, and tampa.

Because of Florida's climate it has become the traditional home for several Major League Baseball teams spring training. In 2004, these are all of the major league teams that florida hosted for spring training:

• Atlanta Braves at walt disney world
• Baltimore Orioles in fort Lauderdale
• boston Red Sox in fort Myers
• Cincinnati Reds in Sarasota
• Cleveland Indians in Winter Haven
• Detroit Tigers in Lakeland
• florida Marlins in Jupiter
• Houston Astros in kissimmee
• Los Angeles Dodgers in Vero beach
• Minnesota Twins in fort Myers
• New York Mets in port St. Lucie
• New York Yankees in tampa
• Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater
• Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton
• Saint Louis Cardinals in Jupiter
• tampa Bay Devil Rays in St. Petersburg
• Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin
• Washington Nationals in Viera

Not only does florida Host alot of the major sports teams in the United States it is also home to several of it's own teams:

• National Football League
  • Jacksonville Jaguars
  • tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Miami Dolphins
• National Basketball Association
  • orlando magic
  • Miami Heat

• National Hockey League
  • tampa Bay Lightning
  • florida Panthers
• Major League Baseball
  • tampa Bay Devil Rays
  • florida Marlins

• Arena Football League
  • orlando Predators
  • tampa Bay storm

Ryan Fyfe is the owner and operator of Pixibot. Which is a great web directory and information center for information on all types of topics.

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Learn How to Lose Weight By Sleeping

Let me guess, you think of two things when you think of losing weight and getting fit: eating better and exercising more. Well, both eating right and exercising more are good ways to get fit and lose weight. But there is something simpler that you can start as soon as tonight without joining a gym, changing your diet, or buying healthier food. Here it is: you can also help yourself to lose weight by getting enough sleep.

We have all always known that being active and exercising regularly is a great way to stay in shape and to burn fat. But not as many people realize how important it is to get a full night's sleep and to be well rested in order to stay fit. How much sleep do you get each night? most people do not get the eight hours their bodies need. If you want to be fit and healthy, get more sleep. It's as simple as that. Catch the news on the car radio in the morning if you must (instead of staying up for the late evening news), but get a good night's sleep. You will be healthier for it.

When you sleep for only a few hours (like our pre-historic ancestors did during the summer) your hormones kick in and your appetite increases. This causes you to eat more food and to store more fat.

So, if you get more sleep, you will not be as hungry. As a result, you will eat less and your body will store less fat.

Couple that with an exercise routine and healthy eating and you will be well on your way to losing weight, getting fit, and looking great.

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