Mount Saint Agnes Academy hosted its inaugural 5k Color Me Run/Walk on May 31, featuring a route through various roads and a post-event celebration with food and entertainment. Related Stories Photos & Video: Ed Sherlock 8K Running Race Photos & Video: Spain Win Bermuda SailGP Photos & Video: FEI Jumping World Challenge Photos & Video […]

The Ministry of Health says that there has been an increase in reported cases of fever and respiratory symptoms on the island. A Government spokesperson said, “The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit [ESU] at the Ministry of Health is alerting the public to an increase in reported cases of fever and respiratory symptoms, including Covid-19, the […]

As part of MSA’s STEAM [Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics] Day, the students watched demonstrations on how solar panels create clean renewable electricity. A spokesperson said, “On November 10, 2021, as part of MSA’s STEAM Day, BE Solar was invited to host a series of demonstrations on how solar panels create clean renewable […]

Over 800 ears of corn and several heads of broccoli were stolen from the Amaral Farms fields on Somers Hill Road in Hamilton Parish, with thieves hitting the family-owned farm yet again on Thursday [May 15]. The Farm has been having repeated issues with theft, with some 150lbs of sweet potatoes and 30lbs of broccoli […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders were defeated 15-20 by the Los Angeles Rams in Week Seven of the National Football League [NFL] yesterday [October 20]. The Raiders have won two and lost four matches so far this season. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, was appointed as head coach of the Raiders in January. […]

Rian “8track” Williams has produced a song by Jamaican reggae artist Protoje, who is signed to RCA Records, marking what he called “his first big record label album placement.” Mr. Williams told Bernews, “It’s been a long time coming. I have known Protoje for eight years and he constantly told me to be patient and […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jediah Cumbermack has teamed up with American motorsports brand Bison Track as he prepares for the new motorcycling campaign. The Bermudian, who will race in Bison apparel as a sponsored rider, plans to enter races in the North America Talent Cup [NATC] and the MotoAmerica STG Junior Cup next season. Cumbermack told […]

Adam Prunty emerged triumphant at the AXA XL man on the run 5K, delivering a winning performance with a time of 16:19. Chayce Smith secured second place in 16:49, followed closely by Jake Smith in third clocking 16:51. Jackson Langley finished fourth overall [17:06], Shannon Lawrence claimed fifth place [17:20]. Dylan Eiselt crossed the line […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes will aim to build on his impressive display in the Stars Championship Series opening round when he races in round two, the King of the Castle, in New Castle, Indiana, this weekend. Barnes made a flying start to the series at Queen City Gambit, held at the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes enjoyed a “double podium” weekend in the Skusa Pro Tour Spring Nationals at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati in Ohio at the weekend. The Bermudian, who competes in the Shifter Masters class, entered rounds three and four of the series leading the standings after a successful […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes will look to return to top form when he races in the third round of the Stars Championship Series, the Clash at the Club, in Cincinnati, Ohio, this weekend. Barnes, who competes in the Shifter Masters and ROK classes, knows he needs some impressive displays at the […]

The 2023 historical thriller Golda will be shown at BUEI on Saturday [March 9] at 7:30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 historical thriller ‘Golda’ on Saturday, March 9th at 7:30pm in our Tradewinds Auditorium. “Golda is […]

BUEI Films will present a screening of the 2023 Romantic Comedy, ‘She Came to Me’, featuring a musically driven story about an operetta composer. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Romantic Comedy, ‘She Came to Me’, on Saturday, March 23rd at […]

Films at BUEI continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Dramatic Comedy, ‘American Fiction’ on Saturday, April 13th at 7.30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Dramatic Comedy, ‘American Fiction’ […]

BUEI Films is set the screen the 2023 Drama, ‘Memory’, directed by Michel Franco, starring Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard, on Saturday, April 27. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Drama, ‘Memory’ on Saturday, April 27th at 7:30pm in our Tradewinds […]

BUEI Films will showcase the 2024 film ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ on May 11, depicting the life of the reggae legend. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2024 Musical/Drama, ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ on Saturday, May 11th at 7:30pm in our Tradewinds […]

The City of Hamilton invited the public to Barr’s Bay Park on June 22 for Fresh Air Films: Sunset Cinema, featuring Kung Fu Panda 4 and The Beekeeper, with free admission, food vendors on-site and more. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is inviting members of the public to join us at the iconic […]

BUEI Films will showcase the 2023 Comedy, ‘Fourth Grade’ on Saturday [June 8] at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Comedy, ‘Fourth Grade’ on Saturday, June 8th at 7:30pm in our Tradewinds Auditorium. [Wheelchair Accessible] […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is set to feature the 2023 comedy/mystery ‘Wicked Little Letters,’ directed by Thea Sharrock, as part of its ongoing ‘Films at BUEI’ series. A spokesperson said, “‘Films at BUEI’ continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Comedy/Mystery, ‘Wicked Little Letters’ on Saturday, […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is set to feature the 2023 adventure/comedy ‘The Book of Clarence’ on Saturday [July 27] at 7.30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “‘Films at BUEI’ continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Adventure/Comedy, ‘The Book of Clarence’ on Saturday, July […]

BUEI Films will showcase the 2024 Comedy, ‘Summer Camp’ on Saturday [August 10] at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. A spokesperson said, “‘Films at BUEI’ continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2024 Comedy, ‘Summer Camp’ on Saturday, August 10th at 7:30pm in our Tradewinds Auditorium. [Wheelchair Accessible]. […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is set to screen the 2024 adventure/drama “Arthur the King” on August 24, featuring a story about a stray dog who joins an endurance race. A spokesperson said, “‘Films at BUEI’ continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2024 Adventure/Drama, ‘Arthur the King’ […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is set to screen the 2023 fantasy/drama ‘Tuesday’ on Saturday [Sept 14] at 7.30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “‘Films at BUEI’ continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Fantasy/Drama, ‘Tuesday’ on Saturday, September 14th at 7:30pm in our Tradewinds […]

‘Films at BUEI’ will screen the 2023 crime drama ‘The Bikeriders’ on September 28th. A spokesperson said, “‘Films at BUEI’ continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Crime/Drama, ‘The Bikeriders’ on Saturday, September 28th at 7:30pm in our Tradewinds Auditorium [Wheelchair Accessible]. “‘The Bikeriders’ is an American period […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is set to screen the 2023 mystery/thriller, ‘Eileen’ on Saturday [Oct 12] at 7.30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “‘Films at BUEI’ continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Mystery/Thriller, ‘Eileen’ on Saturday, October 12th at 7:30pm in our Tradewinds […]

Noting they are “aware of a video clip of the firearms incident” which occurred on Court Street this weekend being circulated on social media, the police said ”sharing these images could hamper that investigation” and urged people to please not share it. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a video clip of the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Musician Robert Symons has been delighting passengers aboard one of Bermuda’s ferry with the soothing sounds of his steel pan, finding creative ways to sustain his career. A professional musician since 1976, Mr Symons has performed four days a week on the ferry, from Dockyard to Hamilton, since last month, drawing […]

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: a 5th Circuit ruling that marijuana use can’t preclude gun ownership; switchblades now being legal in Massachusetts; Hawaii relaxing their laws on blade and impact weapons; a Hawaiian gun buyback with some dubious … Continue reading →

Police are investigating a car fire that happened in Pembroke yesterday [Nov 3], noting that “there were items recovered at the scene to suggest the fire was maliciously set.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:40am on Sunday, November 3, 2024, police, along with Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, responded to a report of a car […]

The Bermuda Police Service said they are “aware of a social media message being circulated, reporting a firearms incident had taken place at TCD this morning” noted that it was untrue. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a social media message being circulated, reporting a firearms incident had taken place at […]

[Updated] “This is not the first time that officers have been shot at. But this is the first time, that in performance of their duty, BPS officers have discharged lethal weapons at another person,” the police said following the recent firearm incident Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said, “Shortly after midnight on Saturday, August 24, 2024, […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] confirmed that “over the last twelve months, a total of 12 firearms and quantities of ammunition have been seized by officers.” A police spokesperson said, “Forensic examinations on these firearms have confirmed their use in crimes that are currently under investigation. Ballistic tests on a number of these firearms, have […]

The Bermuda Police Service thanked the public for their assistance with the investigation into the recent shooting, and appealed for more information as the investigation continues. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to thank those members of the public who have so far come forward in relation to the firearms incident which occurred […]

Police have arrested three men and “seized two firearms, a quantity of ammunition, as well as a large quantity of controlled drugs with a street value of over $700,000.” A police spokesperson said, “On Monday, September 30, officers from the Specialist Investigations Unit and Task Force conducted an operation that resulted in the arrests of […]

The RMS beauty brand has launched the Bermuda Rose Kit, a limited-edition blush collection inspired by Bermuda, with a special shopping evening scheduled for October 26 at the Cassine store. A spokesperson said, “Join the Bermuda Blush global launch at Cassine. The Hamilton based clean beauty boutique launches the RMS Bermuda Rose Kit in the country […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] continues to “strengthen its commitment to the Canadian market through targeted activations aimed at driving growth in this key source market. A spokesperson said, “Last week, the BTA partnered with industry partners, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club and BermudAir to promote Bermuda at the Canadian Meetings & Events Expo in […]

The MS Nautica cruise ship arrived in Bermuda on Saturday [Sept 14] and a ceremonial welcome reception and plaque exchange was held. A Government spokesperson said, “The MS Nautica arrived in Bermuda on Saturday, September 14, with 626 passengers on its inaugural voyage. It was scheduled to dock in St. George’s first, followed by Hamilton, […]

The cruise ship ‘MS Silver Shadow’ recently visited the island, and a look at the ship in the St. Georges Harbour is below. To see more of our cruise ship coverage, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: MS Insignia In St. George’s Photos: Pride & Breakaway Ships In Dockyard Photos & Video: Cruise Ship […]

The 593.7 foot cruise ship MS Insignia is paying a visit to St. George’s, featuring a guest capacity of 670 people. The Oceania Cruises website says, “The better-than-new Insignia blends sophistication with a contemporary flair to create a casually elegant ambiance that embodies the most treasured elements of our celebrated ships. “Every surface of every […]

Samsung, похоже, готовится к анонсу серии Galaxy S25 раньше, чем ожидалось. После нынешней премьеры Galaxy S24, которая состоялась немного быстрее, чем обычно, компания может представить новые флагманы еще в начале 2025 года.

Samsung получила одобрение патента на смартфон, складывающийся втрое. Этот шаг приближает компанию к выпуску смартфона, который может стать конкурентом Huawei Mate XT.

Компания Samsung анонсировала выпуск нового бюджетного телефона Galaxy A16 в Великобритании. Это первый представитель серии A1x, который поддерживает шесть поколений обновленной операционной системы Android.

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Guilt is the lazy way out of remorse.

You keep beating yourself up for something you've done, something in the past.

Doesn't sound fun!

So why do we keep going there?

Guilt feeds shame. It also feeds on shame.

The more shame is lurking in your subconscious, the more susceptible you are to feeling this dastardly emotion.

You believe that you should feel bad when you make mistakes or do something you wish you didn't. That carries on the shame cycle.

We're already talked about that. But here's what may be the biggest attraction...

Guilt is safe. It's easier than remorse. Remorse gives you power.

But guilt lets you off the hook.

It's easy to feel bad about the past, because then you don't have to change anything -- after all, you can't change the past! Instead of looking to how you can do better in the future, you cling to the misery of what you did before.

It's an indulgence. It's like eating watching TV instead of going for a walk. In the moment, it may feel like the best thing, but it doesn't serve you. It doesn't strengthen you. It weakens you!

 

Remorse is empowering. It gives you power over your life. Guilt makes you a helpless victim ... of yourself.

Others assign you guilt as you're growing up, and then you learn to do it to yourself. Feeling guilty makes you a victim of others, long after they're no longer in your life.

But only you can choose remorse. No one can force it on you. It's an expression of true ethics -- your own inner knowing of what is right action and what is not.

This is why remorse is empowering.

Which is more fun, in the long run: empowerment or victimisation?

Where remorse is productive, guilt is only destructive.

Guilt destroys your ... compassion for yourself, self-respect, self-worth, empowerment, and happiness.And it leads you to hurt others in a similar way. If you're going to suffer guilt, you want to make sure others suffer it too!

In every way, guilt decreases the well-being of the world.

You can't afford to indulge yourself in guilt and shame any more! They are hugely destructive. In the 2012 Transition that we're going through, forgiveness is much more powerful and productive.

Remorse is the advanced version, the 21st Century option. Remorse is a positive emotion because ... It allows you compassion for not being perfect It holds open the door to being an even better you It inspires and encourages you to do better It focuses on the future, on how you can be more of who you want to be It gives you back power over your life

With Bright Blessings

At every company, there’s some guy trying desperately to figure out a way to harness a current wave of consumer demand and somehow direct it right onto the doorstep of the company. “Even better…”, that guy explains to rest of management, “If we can deliver something on *that* demand that our customers will gobble up and that will drive their demand up for our *other* established products, we’ve gone above and beyond! A cross-promotional windfall!”  Well, it looks like someone at Stonemaier put that guy in charge of roll and write game development and Rolling Realms was the result. It’s meta game of sorts that mostly serves as an advertisement for the rest of the Stonemaier product line, as each card in this roll and write game is named after a different Stonemaier game title. 

 

On the plus side, Rolling Realms is a pandemic friendly, easy to learn, and quick to play roll and write that plays as easily over zoom with 20 people as it plays in person with a few people around a table. Every card presents a different way to earn victory points as it’s filled in, and in a standard game, 9 cards from the supply of 11 varieties are chosen and used (3 cards per round x 3 rounds).

Environment sparing bonus: the cards are all laminated and dry erase markers are provided, so you can play unlimited games without killing endless trees. The Tapestry card gives me a headache with its Tetris like spatial relations exercise, but otherwise I enjoyed all the cards and their creative use of point collection.

   Despite its positives, Rolling Realms does not make the cut for my recommendations list. I played many, many games of Rolling Realms to give it a fair shake, and here’s the thing – it’s a perfectly adequate roll and write game. But in this modern era of board gaming, there are a ton of roll and write games on the market or in development and adequate just doesn’t cut it. Add on the creepiness factor of the cross-promotional marketing gimmick (BTW, can anyone tell me why the card for Red Rising is named “The Society” instead of RR?) and yeah…just no. Keep the game if someone gives it to you I suppose (I’m probably keeping mine), but don’t go out and spend your own money on Rolling Realms when there are so many other better roll and write games out there you could buy instead. I’m talking Cartographers. I’m talking Hex Roller. I’m talking Qwixx and Quinto. I’m talking Railroad Ink. I’m talking Noch Mal. And for the ultimate challenge, I’m talking Fleet or Hadrian’s Wall.    

As a final note, I want to let you know that I’m very sad I finally met a Stonemaier game that didn’t bring me joy. I mean, it was inevitable that it would happen someday, but it’s still sad. I've been reviewing games from Stonemaier for a few years now. I got drawn in by Scythe initially (amazing area control game) and then, with each new game the company released, I crossed my fingers and hoped that it would be awesome. I really respect Jamey Stegmaier as a designer and a business owner and I'm rooting for his continued success. And so far, it's all worked out, because I've fallen in love with each Stonemaier game that's come my way, outside of Rolling Realms. For example, Tapestry and Between Two Castles are amazing, as are their expansions, and I urge you to give them a try. Also, I hope Jamey doesn’t listen to any more bad ideas originating from the guy with the marketing gimmick idea that was behind Rolling Realms, whether he was one of the voices in Jamey’s creative imagination or an actual employee at the company.  

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Publisher: Stonemaier Games
Players: 1 - many
Actual Playing Time (vs the guideline on the box): about 20 minutes per game
Game type: roll & write, dice rolling

Rating:

Rating scale:
OUI: I would play this game again; this game is ok. I probably would not buy this game myself but I would play it with those who own it and if someone gave it to me I would keep it.
OUI OUI: I would play this game again; this game is good. I would buy this game.
OUI OUI OUI: I LOVE THIS GAME. I MUST HAVE THIS GAME.
NON: I would not play this game again. I would return this game or give it away if it was given to me.

Beans [Canada, Tracey Deer, 4] As the 1990 Oka standoff envelops her Mohawk community, a shy tween achiever (Kiawentiio) decides to toughen up by ingratiating herself to the tough kids. Mixing the docudrama and coming-of-age structures offsets the inherent trickiness of both, but it wouldn’t work without an appealing and touching performance from its charismatic young lead.

Akilla’s Escape [Canada, Charles Officer, 4] Weed dealer hoping to leave the business (Saul Wiliiams) tries to recover his boss’ ripped-off cash and product without sacrificing a young gang member who reminds him of his younger self. Moody, laconic crime drama contextualized by the political history of Jamaican gangsterism.

Williams, a recording artist, also supplies the score. The kinds of films that play at the festival often economize by favoring black credit  screens over full title sequences, so it’s always a bracing change of pace to see a well-done one. The title sequence for this not only delivers a welcome jolt of mood and energy but does a lot of the storytelling work that would otherwise have to be done with expository dialogue.

New Order [Mexico, Michel Franco, 4] A wedding thrown by a wealthy family during a growing insurrection suffers a murderous attack by protestors and the kidnapping of the bride. Wildly disturbing vision of political violence and degradation takes its time unreeling its allegorical purpose.

David Byrne’s American Utopia [US, Spike Lee, 4] Filmed version of the Broadway version of David Byrne’s recent tour features joyous choreography, simple but arresting stagecraft, and songs from his Talking Heads and solo eras. When you shoot a concert film featuring David Byrne, you have to bring it, and Lee does that ably, finding countlesss different ways to shoot within a proscenium.

David Byrne has always been a hugely important artist to me, but I was surprised how moved I was to get to feel that I was at a live concert.

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Capsule review boilerplate: Ratings are out of 5. I’ll be collecting these reviews in order of preference in a master post the Monday after the fest. Films shown on the festival circuit will appear in theaters, disc and/or streaming over the next year plus.

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