News on Youtube Jul 7 2018

It's nearly d-day, one day before the Western States 100

about three months since we started filming with Francois. We remember those

first stories at the Pierra Menta...

Three months following one person. Yes, indeed he's one of the best ultra runners

in the world. In exactly 24 hours, we'll start his a biggest project of the summer:

the Western States 100 and we've been following him through ups and downs

If you remember in China, he was injured and he was hardly thinking about coming here

If it's not good here, I'll want to stop because I don't want to destroy my chances.

Better to take a few steps back to then go forward...

Now we've spent a week with him here in America. The big race is going to start

tomorrow, the Western States. This race being so special as we could, you'll

discover this, the local people in this community is incredibly strong.

I really like the vibes here. We all think the American running scene is something

special.

A quick rip after a 24h plane ride. Let's get the legs moving.

We'll try a traditional training program for now.

Idea is to train for the next 4 days, while acclimatising to the heat.

It's a special race. It's a historic trail, that means a

lot to the American people around the discovery of gold, around the expansion

to the west. It's a special race. What makes it more special to me is it's just

something that tests who you are and tests who you are inside, it tests who you

are outside. It actually defines who you are. If you really really pay attention,

to it.

How many times did you race it? I've run the Western States ten times

I got 2nd place; it's the best thing I ever did at this race and no one can

ever take that away from me god damn it.

We'll see what's going on tomorrow, but anyway, it's been a great story with a

great unique person. I mean, Francois is somehow really sort of, you know, chilly

sort of very humble, but he has high values, he likes being amongst his friend

he likes to be amongst a team, and this was his number one quality I think.

The friendship and the authenticity of the guy.

At the start of the Broken Arrow Skyrace's Vertical K, an important and big race

on the American skyrunning scene,

Francois is gonna be running the Vertical K, just after a week of recovery and resting. He wants to

kind of start off with with the bang and then really kind of ramp up the effort

I'm Kareem Malcolm!

Is this your first participation to the Western?

Yeah!

It's my first race yeah!

If I could describe Western States in one word,

! think it would be: community. Because it is... I paced last year and crude... and it

was just... you want to be part of it and the community around it is so phenomenal

People, crew and pace and it's like a giant party. They're like going through

Forest Hill at Mile 62, it's just like everyone out there... people with their

babies and dogs and just everyone's having a good time and so to be part of

it even if you're not running it becomes like this big like family

So we are heading up this morning on the first part of the Western

States course - to just get a feel for things. The high country is

always my favorite part of the course and it was rad just to be running out

with Francois and just experiencing Western States

Western States in 1 word? It's really hard,

but the main thing is heat. A landmark American race.

An insanely diversified network of trails.Right in the High Sierras,

it's incredibly beautiful.

The atmosphere is great,

historical, authentic; that's pretty much why I'm here.

This is what I'll be dreaming of when running tomorrow.

What I'm expecting of my pacer tomorrow? A lot.

Because it's Ryan, he'll bring a lot of experience.

It takes a big weight off my shoulder, knowing I can trust him.

We can chat, and I can focus on my performance.

Also, to entertain me!

He'll be jumping in at KM 100.

There will be about 60 more to run.

He also gave me his impressions on last year's race so I can prepare.

It's supposed to be fairly warm tomorrow, but not crazy warm.

What does that mean not crazy warm? How high can it go?

It's quite tricky because often

it says like it's only 33 degrees in Auburn but yeah I'm gonna get to the

canyons it's like five to ten degrees warmer because all the heat just sits in

the canyon and bakes. And I remember last year, you were riding along and

you're feeling fine. The next thing you know: you just hit this hot pocket of air and then

you just feel this heat.

What is the warmest that has been recorded?

I think pretty close to 50 degrees !

High 40's. Celsius.

This place can get crazy.

We have some rapids up here that commercially that the guests got to get out and walk

around. It's too crazy. That's why they would

use a rope at the western states?

Yeah!

Yesterday was hot, but bearable. Today is on another level.

We ran for about 2-3h today, more than enough.

Last round of training is in the books.

I don't know about you, but I've had a lot of fun this past week training.

How do you really prepare for your first 100-miler?

I guess you gotta have a big sense of humor going into it and there's so much out of

your control that if you take it too seriously, it's not gonna go well...

Eat, drink, take care of yourself and if you love others you're going to allow them

to come into your life to help you today to get to the finish. So, open your heart

today when you're out there running.

When you see an aid station volunteer, and they're

looking at you and you know that they're there to help you,

reach out and give them a hug. Let them help you. Let their energy enter your story today.

Let their story become your story. As you're running out there, you're never

alone. There's always somebody out there

You're all here for a reason. You're here to run a 100 miles,

but you brought friends and family with you.

So, at some point today, promise me when

you're out there, do think about the people that you love

and how they've helped. And if you can, when you're tired, smile!

Think about how much you love them and how grateful you are that you're out here today

For more infomation >> Road to Western States 100 | Race Day - Duration: 10:44.

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Secretary of State Pompeo seeks all of North Korea's nuclear sites: Jack Keane - Duration: 4:11.

For more infomation >> Secretary of State Pompeo seeks all of North Korea's nuclear sites: Jack Keane - Duration: 4:11.

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Secretary of State Pompeo visits North Korea to talk denuclearization plans - Duration: 6:13.

For more infomation >> Secretary of State Pompeo visits North Korea to talk denuclearization plans - Duration: 6:13.

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China tariffs targets states that voted for Trump: Carlos Gutierrez - Duration: 5:54.

For more infomation >> China tariffs targets states that voted for Trump: Carlos Gutierrez - Duration: 5:54.

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I will fish out, punish sponsors of violence in states - Buhari - Duration: 4:20.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, July 6, in Monguno, Borno, reiterated his determination to fish out and punish politicians who were instigating violence in some states for cheap political goals.

The president's senior special assistant on media and publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, said Buhari stated this at the closing events of the 2018 Army Day celebrations which was staged at the one-time stronghold of Boko Haram terrorists, Monguno, 136 kilometres from the state capital, Maiduguri.

According to the president, solution is being found to the deadly clashes between farmers and herdsmen, and whosoever is found culpable will be brought to justice.

While thanking the armed forces for keeping the country safe, President Buhari acknowledged that there were still challenges faced by the nation. He said: "This does not mean there are no challenges. There are pockets of violence in several states.

"Some deliberately instigated by disgruntled politicians who have lost all arguments and are desperate to cause mayhem as a way of seeking relevance. "We shall fish them out and punish them according to the provisions of the law.

The president noted that his administration had worked tirelessly to ensure and preserve the dignity and sanctity of life.

"When I was sworn in as the president and commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I promised that this administration would tackle the challenges of insecurity, poor economy and fight corruption.

"We are all witnesses to the fact that our once battered economy as a nation has exited recession and is once again vibrant. "Our nation is safe again, thanks to the efforts of our security agencies,'' he said.

President Buhari used the opportunity to reassure the world, Nigerians and the families of the remaining kidnapped Chibok girls and Leah Sharibu of the Dapchi girls' School that his administration would not relent in its efforts to see that "they are all released.

He also reassured all Nigerians that the issue of Farmers and Herdsmen clashes was being tackled and all those found culpable would be brought to justice.

He, however, enjoined all citizens to always be tolerant, loving and ready to give peace a chance.

President Buhari reiterated what he said to the Christian Association of Nigeria, Northern Chapter, on Thursday in Abuja, that none of our religions or cultures permitted the killing of one person by another.

Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno, who spoke at the occasion, said triumphantly that: "We have cut the rubicon of insurgency in the northeast.

The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan Ali, commended the army for establishing a Motorcycle Battalion meant to enhance quick mobility and security in areas of unfavourable vehicular movements.

He also lauded the Air Force for setting up Rapid Response groups in the six geopolitical zones of the country. He assured that appropriate measures were being put in place to address security challenges across the country.

"The Armed Forces are currently handling Operation Delta Safe in the South-South; Operation Safe Haven in the north central and Operation Awatse to combat militant activities in the Arepo general area and other parts of the South-West.

"Recently, the Nigerian Army established Operation Whirl Stroke to tackle insecurity in the north central states,'' he added.

For more infomation >> I will fish out, punish sponsors of violence in states - Buhari - Duration: 4:20.

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✅ HuffPo contributor publicly states she's 'confused' by 'affluent black man' with Tea Party sticker - Duration: 2:32.

 Kimberley Johnson, a feminist contributor to Huffington Post, bit off more than she could chew when she took to social media to express confusion over why an affluent black man driving a BMW would support the NRA and the Tea Party principle, "Don't Tread on Me

"  Johnson, the spokeswoman for the national advocacy group We Are Woman, would delete the tweet, but it stated:  "Out on the road the other day I saw an affluent black man driving a BMW with two bumper-stickers

One was pro-NRA and the other one was a Tea Party sticker that read, 'Don't tread on me.' This left me very confused."    Johnson was hit with claims of racism for remarking on a black man driving a BMW, as if this was a striking accomplishment, and for dictating who black Americans are supposed to support

 Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder, a black man, borrowed a tactic from the left in offering a classic response: "What, you thought he stole it? RACIST!"    Resorting to a staple on the left, Johnson responded to social media users by saying the tea party movement only helped "white, rich men," and likening the GOP to white supremacy

She even tried to drag President Donald Trump into the mix, suggesting that he was complimentary of white supremacists.  With her Twitter feed lighting up, she explained why she deleted the original tweet:  In the end, the "confused" feminist should have just stopped digging, because the hole she created for herself with her intolerant liberal mind-think only got deeper

 Not that others didn't try to help Johnson broaden her horizon, as seen with Colin Noir, an unapologetic black gun rights advocate, NRA member and host of the NRA web series NOIR

 "I drive a BMW, so let's wonder together about why I think and vote the way I do. Here's an open invite to come on my show and have that conversation," he tweeted

   Here's a sampling of other responses from Twitter:  Perhaps the best response of all came from a social media user who wondered: "What the hell is that guy doing with bumper stickers on a Beemer!?" Tom TillisonTom is a grassroots activist who distinguished himself as one of the top conservative bloggers in Florida before joining BizPac Review

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For more infomation >> ✅ HuffPo contributor publicly states she's 'confused' by 'affluent black man' with Tea Party sticker - Duration: 2:32.

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First endangered bee in the United States named - Duration: 3:33.

 The bee could be disappearing for a number of reasons, according to Serina Jepson, Director of Endangered Species and Aquatic Programs for the Xerces Society

    "Disease and pesticides are the two biggest threats to the existence of the rusty patched bumblebee, compounded by loss of habitat," Jepson said

"Of additional concern is the widespread use of persistent, long-lasting, highly toxic insecticides within the range of the rusty patched bumblebee, which pose a threat to its continued existence

"  Colonies of the rusty patched bumblebee have decreased by at least 87 percent since the 1990s

The bee once thrived in 31 states across the eastern U.S. and the upper Midwest. They also flourished in parts of southern Canada

 Now, the bee occupies only 13 states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin, along with one Canadian province

    Eric Lee-Mäder, the pollinator program co-director at the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, said the dwindling bee population could have a major impact on the fruits and vegetables produced for Americans to eat

 "Bumblebees are among the most widely recognized and well-understood group of native pollinators in North America and contribute to the pollination of food crops such as squash, melon, blueberry, cranberry, clover, greenhouse tomato and greenhouse pepper, as well as numerous wildflowers," Lee-Mäder said

 He also feels without the rusty patched bumblebee pollinating the various crops, the financial impact could be devastating

 "Native pollinators in the U.S. provide essential pollination services to agriculture which are valued at more than $9 billion annually," said Lee-Mäder

 There have been efforts to try to preserve the bee's habitat all over the country

 "We have already seen incredible leadership from the agricultural community in restoring and protecting hundreds of thousands of acres of habitat for the rusty patched bumblebee and other native pollinators," Lee-Mäder said

 Source: Fox News

For more infomation >> First endangered bee in the United States named - Duration: 3:33.

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Liberal states impose new individual mandate ahead of ObamaCare rollback - Duration: 4:41.

Liberal states impose new individual mandate ahead of ObamaCare rollback

Last year's sweeping Republican tax bill killed the federal tax penalty for individuals who refuse to get health insurance as mandated under ObamaCare.

But as that penalty disappears for Americans in January, a growing number of liberal states are moving to enact their own individual mandates requiring residents to purchase health insurance – a last-ditch effort to preserve a critical part of former President Barack Obama's 2010 health care law.

Since Republicans passed the tax bill in December, New Jersey, Vermont and Washington, D. , have passed laws enacting an individual mandate, joining Massachusetts, which famously enacted an individual mandate while Mitt Romney was governor in 2006.

Conservatives are railing against the moves.

"Just when you think the move for government control of health care couldn't get any worse, somehow it manages to," Christopher Jacobs, a conservative health policy expert, said when the D.C. Council passed its individual mandate requirement in June.

Under Obama's health care law, the individual mandate required most people to have health insurance meeting specific standards. The law imposed tax penalties for violations.

But under last year's final tax-reform bill, people no longer face a penalty for noncompliance as of January 2019.

"We eliminated the individual mandate that said that people had to buy government-approved insurance," Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., told Fox News in a recent interview. "In a sense, it blew a big hole in ObamaCare.".

The idea behind the mandate was to make sure young and healthy customers are buying into the system, to offset the cost of taking on more sick and elderly customers. The looming rollback has triggered warnings of more disruptions to the market. .

"The ACA was about standardizing, and now we are going back to more divergence," Heather Howard of Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs told the Washington Post. "It is much more of a patchwork quilt.".

Earlier this year, New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill enacting an individual mandate. It goes into effect Jan.

"Protecting the viability of the individual mandate is needed to maintain a foundation for the insurance market and to allow the success of the (Affordable Care Act) to continue," New Jersey state Sen. Joe Vitale, D-Middlesex, a champion of the bill, said.

Vermont passed legislation enacting an individual mandate in May, though the details are still being worked out and it won't take effect until 2020.

"We are committed to maintaining Vermont's low uninsured rate," a spokesman for Republican Gov. Phil Scott said at the time. Council in June passed its own individual mandate, which would require city residents to have health insurance coverage.

"Establishing an individual mandate here in the city will ensure that people will continue to have insurance," D.C. Council member Vincent Gray said.

It comes as Democrats are embracing protecting ObamaCare – specifically the requirement to provide coverage to people with pre-existing conditions -- as an issue in the 2018 elections.

Democratic leaders are also signaling that they will use it an issue in the upcoming battle over President Trump's next Supreme Court nominee, though Republicans blame the law for rising premiums. .