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Radar tech mauled to death by polar bears while photographing them at Arctic outpost​

A Canadian radar technician was mauled to death by a pair of polar bears as he took photos of them while working at a remote Arctic outpost, it emerged this week.

Christopher Best, 34, left the safety of the Brevoort Island facility the day after he arrived to work there, so that he could take photos of a bear on the grounds, a report into his Aug. 8 death revealed.

He had walked past a sign warning employees to be on the lookout for bears — and reassured his worried parents he was OK when they asked him hours earlier about photos of the bears he was posting online, they told CTV News

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Trouble is, it can't be "engineered."

It can only be organic. Happening out of natural economic forces and individual choices. Not subsidies or comparable-wage legislation or child-care tax rebates, etc., etc.

It all comes down to SOUND MONEY. Fiat money inevitably results in monetary debasement. SOMEONE is in line for that seigniorage. It could be the Royal Family; it could be the Privy Cabinet; it could be the military. In our case it has been, the Banksters - through Fed money-laundering.

A large group of Elites, eager to invest this New Money...thus distort the price of real estate and of equities...of stock. Next, corporations have to show ever larger per-share profits to please this new controlling ownership-class. That means jobs cut, wages stagnant, and prices in the market, rise.

And on and on. And once the government discovers how much FUN it is to print money, and how many important people are pleased with the result...the party's off and running.

How would Marjorie stop this? How would she prevent further smearing and even Impeachment, were she even able to try or able to influence any decision?
 

The Olympics is finally turning its back on trans nonsense. Now others must do the same​

I hope I never again have to see someone who refuses to take a sex eligibility test punch a woman in the face and win a gold medal for it.

I am referring to Imane Khelif’s win at last year’s Paris Olympics, when the Algerian boxer was allowed to compete despite failing to meet the eligibility criteria for the Women’s Boxing World Championship the previous year. Then, Khelif was found to have “competitive advantages over other female competitors”.

More:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ot...must-do-the-same/ar-AA1QhlpC?ocid=socialshare
 

Doug Caseys Back: Stimi Checks, 15 Year Car Loans, Hate Speech, And More​

Nov 12, 2025 Doug Casey's Take
In this episode, Doug and Matt reconnect after a long hiatus to discuss pressing issues in politics and economics. They analyze the bizarre relationship between Trump and an Al-Qaeda figure, the alarming state of free speech legislation in South Korea, and the absurdity of 15-year car loans. They also touch on the implications of tariffs, the unemployment crisis among college graduates, and the future prospects in a world increasingly influenced by AI and robotics. Towards the end, they passionately promote their book aimed at helping young men navigate these turbulent times.

42:27

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
00:21 Al-Qaeda and Trump: A Bizarre Alliance
03:38 Hate Speech and Freedom of Expression
05:36 The Absurdity of 15-Year Car Loans
11:15 Capital Controls and Financial Restrictions
15:58 Trump's Tariff Dividends and Corruption
21:12 Trump's World Coin and Financial Maneuvering
21:59 The Rise of Humanoid Robots
23:35 Somali Political Dynamics in Minneapolis
26:42 US-Venezuela Relations and Narco-Terrorism
33:08 The Crisis of College Graduates and Employment
34:10 Promoting the Book: A Solution for Young Men
42:04 Conclusion and Call for Questions
 

Americans Are Being Paid To Fail​

Nov 13, 2025

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searcher said:

Doug Caseys Back: Stimi Checks, 15 Year Car Loans, Hate Speech, And More​

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I wish he had a better answer than "no government." Anarchy is the stuff of drunken Saturday-night fraternity discussions. It has never worked and obviously never can.
 

Military personnel seek legal advice on whether Trump-ordered missions are lawful​

Nov 13, 2025
Military service personnel have been seeking outside legal advice about some of the missions the Trump administration has assigned them. The strikes against alleged drug traffickers and deployments to U.S. cities have sparked a debate over their legality. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Frank Rosenblatt, president of the National Institute of Military Justice, which runs The Orders Project.

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Boomers Are Passing Down Fortunes — And Way, Way Too Much Stuff: As the $90 trillion Great Wealth Transfer begins, millennials and Gen X aren’t just inheriting money. They’re being buried under an avalanche of baseball cards, fine china and collections of all sorts. (Bloomberg free)
 

Fuggerei - Wikipedia

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Living in the Fuggerei: 500 years of affordable housing​

Nov 15, 2025 AUGSBURG
Imagine paying a dollar for rent — per year! In Augsburg, Germany, the Fuggerei has been offering affordable housing for over 500 years. But there’s a catch: Residents must follow some very unusual rules.In this video, we take you inside the world’s oldest social housing complex, meet Angelika, who pays just 88 cents rent a year, and uncover the traditions that have survived since the 16th century. Why do residents have to pray daily? Why are the gates locked at night? And who was behind this idea?

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[SPECIAL GUEST] - Sheriff David Hathaway : Breaks Silence on Government-Sanctioned Killings​

Streamed live 20 hours ago

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Decamillionaires in Congress make taxpayers pay for their lodging and lunches​

This year, dozens of lawmakers worth over $10 million took advantage of an optional program intended to help less well-off members of Congress afford the high cost of maintaining a second residence in D.C., a Washington Examiner review of public records has found.

In 2023, House Democrats quietly tweaked congressional rules by enabling representatives to submit reimbursement requests for tens of thousands of dollars per year in food and housing expenses. The rule change was reportedly spurred by concern among lawmakers after former Rep. Gregg Harper (R-MS) was forced to retire out of financial necessity due to his inability to afford care for his disabled child on top of rent in the nation’s capital.

More:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/poli...ging-and-lunches/ar-AA1QPBK1?ocid=socialshare
 

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There are almost as many med spas as McDonald’s in the US. Are you ready to place your order?
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In all fairness, Imane is a muslim, so punching women in the face just comes naturally to him.
 
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