Monthly Archives: July, 2020

On my first of three hikes to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, one particular experience stands out. My friend and I were resting by the Colorado River when a helicopter flew by low and close. It passed out of sight just around the corner, obviously to land.

The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians teamed up with Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District to put on a fireworks show that lit up the San Jacinto Valley skies – and computer screens for those that livestreamed it. Both entities are well known for their annual spectacular pyrotechnic displays but due to COVID-19 limits on public gatherings, things were done differently this year.

The Washington Redskins National Football League franchise is a disgrace! In the year 2020, Washington team owner Daniel Snyder cannot possibly continue to rationalize keeping his ridiculously racist team name in the face of widespread, righteous public condemnation of Snyder’s racist recalcitrance.

From 9 July to 11 July 2020, the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) will be held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organized by the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, the annual conference's mission is to provide a global platform for current and future AI innovation startups and corporations to exchange ideas and resources in pursuit of humankind's greatest technological achievements.

On July 2nd, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2 the Moving Forward Act – an infrastructure package focused on creating millions of American jobs, combatting the climate crisis, and addressing disparities throughout America.