- Did Evermore Park Close?
A rumor is spinning around on Reddit that Evermore Park in Pleasant Grove, Utah has closed. If you haven’t heard of this medieval theme park I’ve heard a lot about it and it sounded very cool.
Here is the latest we could find out: Daily Herald Article
The rifle-brandishing Brighton man charged with assaulting and threatening a snowboarder who unknowingly trespassed on his property initially told police officers he wasn’t involved in that incident, according to police reports obtained by The Salt Lake Tribune. He also denied being part of a similar interaction with a skier.
Later, according to the reports, he asked officers if he could detain future interlopers.
On Thursday, Keith Robert Stebbings was charged in 3rd District Court with third-degree assault and threatening. The assault charge is a felony while threatening is classified as a Class B misdemeanor.
The Wasatch Front received a lot of new snow in the past week so how are we looking? According to the Division of Natural Resources interactive map, we are now 120% to 150% above normal in a lot of places. Check out all of the blue dots, those represent 150% of normal right now. That means a lot of spring run-off is coming. Flooding isn’t very likely except possibly in central Utah around Escalante where they have received around 200% of normal.
The discussions surrounding a billion-dollar plan to bring Major League Baseball to Salt Lake City revealed deep concerns among council members regarding the potential negative impacts on the west side of the city. Text messages obtained by The Salt Lake Tribune showed blunt criticism of the proposed legislation and the involvement of the Larry H. Miller Co. Some council members expressed fears of gentrification and the diversion of funds from essential city services. Despite a public show of support, private exchanges reflected skepticism and frustration. Council members described the bill as “insidious” and accused the Miller company of betraying the city’s interests. Concerns were raised about the potential displacement of residents and the lack of benefits for the west side. Efforts to negotiate changes to the legislation were met with mixed success. While some concessions were made to ensure the city retained some tax revenue and representation in decision-making, not all concerns were addressed. Council Chair Victoria Petro expressed determination to make the project work but acknowledged the challenges and fears of being sidelined in negotiations. Overall, the behind-the-scenes discussions revealed tensions and uncertainties surrounding the proposed MLB stadium and its potential impact on Salt Lake City’s west side.
Question of the Day: Will AI and/or robots take your job?
- Data entry: AI systems can be trained to extract and input data from various sources, such as documents or databases.
- Customer service: AI-powered chatbots or virtual assistants can handle simple customer queries or complaints, freeing up human customer service staff to focus on more complex issues.
- Telemarketing
- Bookkeeping Clerks
- Compensation and Benefits Managers
The study found that automation could eliminate 75 million jobs by 2022 in sectors such as accounting, assembly plants, customer management centers, and postal services. But the report also estimates that this “robot revolution” will create a net 58 million new jobs over the next five years.
Amazon has developed their own fleet of robots that will replace their entire warehouse fulfillment staff in the next ten years. (here is a video)
So the question is what jobs will remain?
Let’s hear jobs you believe will never be replaced by AI or robots.
*Content for this article curated from other sources.
