Global Warming Fast Facts

1. Average temperatures have climbed 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit (0.8 degree Celsius) around the world since 1880, much of this in recent decades, according to NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies.

2. Arctic ice is rapidly disappearing, and the region may have its first completely ice-free summer by 2040 or earlier. Polar bears and indigenous cultures are already suffering from the sea-ice loss.

3. Glaciers and mountain snows are rapidly melting—for example, Montana's Glacier National Park now has only 27 glaciers, versus 150 in 1910. In the Northern Hemisphere, thaws also come a week earlier in spring and freezes begin a week later.

Celts' chances of winning Banner #18

Boston Celtics has just won over the Oklahoma City Thunders 103-84. Definitely, they survived another one at the Garden without Kevin Garnett. Celtic opponents are scratching and clawing to get into the playoffs, for better seedings, or to improve prospects for next season.

Pierce (27 points) gave a virtuoso offensive performance, Eddie House (16 points) hit three treys in the third quarter, Mikki Moore (12 points, 11 rebounds) delivered his first Celtic double-double, and Stephon Marbury added seven assists.

The Celts are now 56-19 with 7 games left in the regular season. Currently, they are the third-seeded team in the East and is set to face the Philadelphia in the first round of the playoffs. The Cavs leads the pack with 60-13 best record both in the east and the league, followed by the Magic with 54-18.

So, what is the Celts' chances of winning a repeat title? I think it's really a good sign here amidst of being actually the underdog... again. Remember, it will be very hard to beat the Celts four times in seven games. Believe me, they are a lot better team now than last year.

Their next game against the Bobcats is surely another tune-up game for the post season games. I can't wait to see Bill Walker, Mikki Moore and Stephon Marbury give their full potential come playoff time.