Так долго Sochi

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The 2014 Winter Olympics closing ceremonies are over and done with in Sochi, Russia, with Tchaikovsky inspired fireworks.

Olympic officials turned over their flag with a ceremony including Sochi's mayor and the mayor of Pyeongchang, South Korea, host of the next Winter Olympics. A massive animation bear blew out the flame in a version of the Olympic cauldron. Meanwhile, these were the most expensive Olympics so far.

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach spoke to the crowd, commending Russia and President Vladimir Putin for its hosting of the Games, calling it a new Russia. He claimed it was efficient and friendly, while open to a new world?

Sunday's closing spectacle included a clever reference to the opening-ceremony snag in which one of the Olympic rings did not open.

The local ceremonies began, symbolically, at 20:14 military time. Russia celebrated as their Games wrapped up with 33 medals. USA ended up in second place with 28.

IS YOUR SMALL TOWN NEWS CURRENT?

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There are newspapers and then there are periodicals. Some of them are dailies, others are considered weeklies, and then there are those which are only published monthly. But less frequent is questionable and most of them should update their content online.

http://www.smalltownpapers.com/index.php

EL CHAPO BUSTED

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They called him the Mexican Al Capone because he was identified as public enemy number one by Chicago law enforcement officials. The last infamous person who won that label was Capone, the kingpin of crime.

His real name is Joaquín Archivaldo Guzmán Loera. The Mexican drug lord headed the multimillion, or billion dollar Sinaloa Cartel.

SPOTTING DEER

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The NYC Department of Parks & Recreation will conduct an aerial survey of the deer population over various parks in The Bronx until Saturday, March 1 between the hours of 6PM-1AM.

The parks include Pelham Bay, Van Cortlandt, and Riverdale. The survey will be conducted by a single-engine aircraft utilizing infrared imaging to measure the temperature difference between the deer and the surrounding environment.

BACK IN THE BRONX

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Back in The Bronx through the eyes and personal stories of writer Arlene Alda, who today was interviewed by her famous husband, the actor Alan Alda. The former MASH star is a graduate of Fordham University and now serves as a member of SUNY's faculty.

Arlene was careful to point out that according to mystery writer and former Bronxite, Mary Higgins Clark, there few places on earth with "THE" in front of the tittle. The Vatican, The Hague and The Bronx. The celebrity couple continued to point out that a lot of people know about it, but do they really know The Bronx?

Coffee & Tea Festival

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Join more than 60 exhibitors from around the globe as they pour tastings of their finest coffees and teas and introduce you to new and award-winning products – the 2014 lineup will surpass all years past and include more coffee, as requested! This international extravaganza celebrating all things coffee and tea will offer two days of programs from well-known industry pros and pioneers, pairings, tastings, and more! The 25,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall will also feature some of the most delectable sweet and savory foods to compliment the spectacular collection of coffees and teas. Plus, the first 1,500 attendees to walk through the doors each day will be handed a free gift bag with samples from top brands to take home! Bring your family, bring your friends – make it an inexpensive and delicious day out!

Selected as one of the “10 Best New York Events,” come join us for a cup! 6,000 people can’t be wrong… get your ticket today to saunter the festival tasting all the coffee and tea to your heart’s delight! Come for an hour or stay the whole day – drink, eat, learn.

BECOME MINDFUL

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Learning to focus the mind can be a powerful antidote to the stresses and strains of our on-the-go lives. The ability to pay attention to what you're experiencing from moment to moment — without drifting into thoughts of the past or concerns about the future, or getting caught up in opinions about what is going on — is called mindfulness.

This basic mindfulness meditation exercise is easy to learn and practice.

Sit on a straight-backed chair, or cross-legged on the floor.

NYC LIVE

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Welcome to the 21st century... NYC Council Member Jimmy Vacca will soon be chairing the first Tech Committee Hearing on Webcasting All Public & CB Meetings. This is one step towards government in the sunshine.

LONG ISLAND COLLEGE HOSPITAL AGREEMENT

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, SUNY Chairman H. Carl McCall, and Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a settlement agreement with the parties involved in the Long Island College Hospital litigation that ends all pending and future litigation and allows SUNY to exit operations of the facility no later than May 2014 without interference, while providing an agreed upon process to deliver a viable long-term health care solution for the community.

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