Lakers and Celtics baby! It doesn't get much better than that

Lakers and Celtics, baby! It doesn't get much better than that.It's difficult, and embarrassing, to believe that I actually thought the Raptors would finish higher than the Celtics in the standings and win the Atlantic Division.It's one thing to be a homer (and that I most certainly am),but it's another to be a complete idiot And that, clearly, I am as well But it's not like this is a first. I love the Patriots and Red Sox, but the Celtics are my first love because of my dad. I spent hours as a kid listening to his Celtic Pride records. My dad took my brother to Game Six in 1986 and he took me to opening night the following season to see the players get their rings and the 16th banner raised to the rafters. My dad had an amazing passion and knowledge for the game of basketball, and when it came to watching the sport, he was at his happiest when it was played well. That's why he, like so many others, was such a fan of Larry Bird. That's why I wish he was still here now, because he would love this Celtics team the same way the rest of us do  . Georgetown University continues to follow her treacherous sister Notre Dame,honors Biden with award, pro-lifers to protest.WASHINGTON, April 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Georgetown Universitycontinues to follow her treacherous sister Notre Dame, honors Biden withaward, pro-lifers to protest.On Wednesday, April 22, starting at 10 a.m., DC area Pro-life leaders andactivists will protest at Georgetown Law Center, McDonough Hall, 600 NewJersey Ave.

NW, Washington, DC.The pro-lifers are there to denounce Georgetown, who is hosting Legal Momentum(the defense and educational fund of National Organization of Women, apro-abortion organization celebrating the 15th anniversary of the ViolenceAgainst Women Act)to present the "Legal Momentum Hero Award" to V.P Biden. This is happening while Georgetown knows the scandal and outrage surroundingObama's scheduled speech at Notre Dame on May 17. Worse yet is how few bishops are condemning Georgetown & Notre Dame'sharlotry.Sadly, it appears that the fabric of Notre Dame's and Georgetown'streachery was woven by American bishops."Links to related stories: http:// other news is at Missy Smith(202) 288-4984SOURCERandall Terry, Founder, Operation RescueMissy Smith, +1-202-288-4984. CHICAGO (Reuters) - Online travel agency Orbitz Worldwide said on Tuesday it would start including all taxes and fees in its initial price display for hotels on Orbitz instead of just the base rate.The change, which Orbitz hopes will help stimulate loyalty among price-sensitive customers amid economic recession, takes effect on Wednesday."Websites have consistently shown prices to consumers in the hotel area that do not represent the total amount of money that the customer is going to pay," Orbitz Chief Executive Barney Harford told Reuters."So on a search results page, you'll only be shown the base rate, and the base rate is not what you'll pay to stay in a hotel," he said. "In addition to the base rate, you've got to pay taxes and fees."Orbitz and its rivals like Expedia Inc and Priceline typically disclose the amount of taxes and fees later in the booking process. Orbitz said it now would display those costs in its initial price lists."To my knowledge they are the first travel agency that will offer this. It is certainly a very customer-friendly move," said Henry Harteveldt, travel industry analyst at Forrester Research.Harteveldt said taxes and fees often represent 15 percent or more of a total hotel booking.In displaying the higher costs up front, however, Orbitz runs the risk of confusing its customers who may mistake the listing as a higher total price than offerings by competitors.Harford said Orbitz would make this difference very clear on its website.Orbitz also said on Tuesday that it would cut booking fees for hotel rooms booked on or before July 15.

In doing so, the company hopes to stimulate travel demand during the peak summer travel season.Online travel agencies, struggling to overcome slumping travel demand in a weak economy, are trying to spur travel demand with sales and other promotions.Experts have said the various promotions may lure new customers, but they also could erode revenue streams.(Reporting by Kyle Peterson, editing by Matthew Lewis). If I'm an ABC Sports executive right now, I'm giddy with glee. Heck, even Kendrick Perkins and Andrew Bynum may be a fun match-up to watch.It may not have the same cachet as Robert Parrish and Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar, but you can bet that both of those youngsters will be at the top of their game.In short, this is a series that is worth watching because both of these teams are evenly matched and held the best overall record in their respective conferences during the regular season.As Terrell Owens would say, "Getcha popcorn ready." This is a series you won't want to miss.I'll be watching Thursday night, will you?  . BANGALORE, April 22 (Reuters) - Wipro Ltd (WIPR.BO),India's third-largest software services exporter, said pricingfell by 160 basis points in the March quarter fromOctober-December, as the global downturn pushed clients to seekprice cuts. Stocks The company did not see any major contract cancellations inthe quarter but decision making by clients was slower, SureshSenapaty, chief financial officer told reporters.