Time Magazine has not wasted any time crowning Taylor Swift the Person of The Year for 2023. Global music icon Taylor Swift has been a news staple throughout the year. She is now all set to grace the red border periodical’s cover girl, adding yet another feather to her hat. She keeps proving each time that she is not going out of style any time soon.
Swift has been among the biggest musical acts around the world with her shrewd business acumen. She is seamlessly helming an entertainment empire that has collected $1 billion according to several estimates. Time editor Sam Lansky writes the piece.
He said, “But this year, something shifted. To discuss her movements felt like discussing politics or the weather —a language spoken so widely it needed no context. She became the main character of the world.”
Swift has been performing to huge crowds in her ongoing Eras Tour which will be continuing next year with international dates in cities such as Paris, London and Tokyo. One company has estimated that her U.S. leg of the tour alone could generate nearly $5 billion in consumer spending.
Additionally she has released a concert film called Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour which is a 3-hour IMAX movie culled from her Los Angeles performances that allows more fans to witness the show. The distributor, AMC theaters earned more than $250 million on the film as of late last month.
Swift’s sky-rocketing success both on and off screen will be to speak nothing of her personal life that has equally taken center stage. Her latest tryst with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been highlighted more than ever before.
“When you say a relationship is public,” Swift told Time, “that means I’m going to see him do what he loves, we’re showing up for each other, other people are there and we don’t care.”
Swift has also inspired a big boost in voter registration with a single post on Instagram, she also played a part in the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Ticketmaster’s practices while making billboard history simultaneously. All in a year’s work and it isn’t even over yet.
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Railroad crossings are designed to prevent accidents. The United States has over 200,000 miles of track, so drivers must know the potential hazards of these crossings. With the right safety precautions, you can avoid accidents on or near railroads.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 1,500 collisions between vehicles and trains in 2021, which injured and killed hundreds of individuals. Never race across the railroad tracks when there is an oncoming train. People must realize that the cost of speeding to beat a train can be extremely high.
In this article, you will learn about tips on how to avoid railroad crossing accidents. Moreover, this article will describe how to implement those tips properly to ensure safety. Furthermore, you will learn about how to stay aware of railroads. Hence, to learn more, read on to the end of the article.
Tips to Avoid Railroad Crossing Accidents
Keep the following tips in mind when approaching a railway crossing:
1. Obey Warning Signs
All railroad crossings have warning signs and signals. This helps to let drivers and pedestrians know they are approaching an area where trains may be present. Generally, you will find flashing red lights and gates in those areas.
For instance, when the gate is coming down or is already down, you must stay away from the crossing. Basically, you need to ensure that you are at a safe distance. Also, don't try to drive around or through the gate.
In short, obey all warning signals because they indicate a train is coming.
2. Look Both Ways
Before crossing a street, everyone looks both ways to check whether a vehicle is coming or not. In fact, you must do the same when you drive through railroad crossings.
Generally, trains go both ways on tracks. So, you must check both sides before continuing over the tracks. Moreover, you must take extra care when the visibility is low, such as at night or when the weather is bad. This way, you can prevent accidents.
3. Never Stop a Car on the Tracks or Try to Move It Away
When you are passing through railroad tracks, you must never stop on them. However, if your car accidentally stalls, get out of it as quickly as possible and move away from the vehicle. Also, you must avoid pushing the car to try to move it.
Generally, a train cannot stop quickly since it is really heavy. Also, the engineer controlling the train will not know that a vehicle is in its path until it is too late to take action.
4. Avoid Walking on Railroad Tracks
It is illegal for pedestrians to walk on railroad tracks. Moreover, it is extremely dangerous to do so. Hence, you must always walk through pedestrian crossing areas and obey warning signals.
Additionally, railroad tracks are often slippery, and the surface isn't even, increasing the likelihood of pedestrians falling. They may not be able to get out of the path of a train quickly if they fall.
5. Remain Behind Crossing Gates
Driving around a crossing gate may be tempting, especially when a train is not visible. Avoid doing so, as the crossing gate is a safety measure designed to keep people from harm.
However, if you really need to cross, wait for the gate to rise and then proceed across the tracks. This way, you can ensure safety.
6. Stay a Safe Distance From the Tracks
Always stay a safe distance from the tracks. For instance, many cars can be between the engine and the caboose. Hence, you must never drive or walk close to the tracks.
7. Don't Assume a Train Will Stop
Trains aren't required to stop at railroad crossings, so drivers cannot assume they will. Obey the warning signals and wait patiently until the train stops. Basically, trains are heavy and fast. Hence, they need a lot of track to stop.
Therefore, you must provide trains with the right of way to avoid a big accident.
8. Pay Attention to Your Surroundings
Also, be aware of your surroundings when you approach a railroad crossing. Moreover, you must look for anything unusual or suspicious. Also, point out to authorities if you see something out of place.
For instance, if you find out something that doesn't belong on the tracks, you must report it to the appropriate authorities.
9. Maintain Vehicles
You must maintain your vehicles to reduce the risk of your car stalling on the tracks. However, if the car still stalls, exit the vehicle immediately. Then, move to a safe distance from the tracks to avoid being hit by debris if a train collides with it.
10. Train Children to Be Aware of Railroad Crossings
Teach children railroad safety from a young age. Tell them about the dangers of playing on or around railroad tracks. Have them learn the warning signals and what they mean to keep them safe. Hence, you can ensure their safety when they somehow come near a railroad crossing.
How to Ensure Safety near a Railroad Crossing?
The following are the steps you must follow if you want to ensure safety at a railroad crossing:
Always expect trains to come on the railroad. Hence, when you cross the railroad, do it quickly or avoid it. This is because trains are fast and heavy. So you will not get enough time to react.
If the light at the crossing is red and the gates are lowered, avoid crossing the railroad. Also, check for the flagman to look for signals.
Look at both sides when you are crossing a railroad. Never assume that trains are coming from only one direction.
After a train passes, wait for the signal to go green and the gates to go up fully. Then, you can cross the railroad.
Railroad Crossing Safety: The Way Forward
Every person must know the basics of railroad crossing safety, and accidents and fatalities can easily be avoided with this knowledge. Learn more today to protect yourself and your loved ones from accidents and injuries, as health is one of the most important things a person can have.
Do you have more suggestions on how to avoid railroad crossing accidents? Please share your ideas and opinions in the comments below.
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The 2023 Billboard Music Awards are here and the winners are going countryside.
Presented by Marriott Bonvoy the annual music awards show aired on Sunday. It was viewable through BBMAs.watch and Taylor Swift won big with nominations in 20 categories.
SZA and Morgan Wallen tied for second-most number of nominations with 17 each. The Weeknd has had 16 nominations and Drake was a finalist in 14 categories. Zach Bryan came close with 13 awards.
This year's show also added nine new categories, namely- top Hot 100 songwriter, top Hot 100 producer, top rock duo/group, top global K-pop artist, top K-pop tour, top K-pop album, top global K-pop song, top Afrobeats artist and top Afrobeats song.
Performers who made for a spectacular show at the 2023 BBMAs included Mariah Carey, Tate McRae, David Guetta and Bebe Rexha, Stray Kids, Karol G, NewJeans, Peso Pluma and Morgan Wallen. But who won?
Winners Of 2023 BBMAs
Top Artist: Taylor Swift
Top New Artist: Zach Bryan
Top Male Artist: Morgan Wallen
Top Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Top Duo/Group: Fuerza Regida
Top Billboard 200 Artist: Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Artist: Morgan Wallen
Top Hot 100 Songwriter: Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Producer: Joey Moi
Top Streaming Songs Artist: Morgan Wallen
Top Song Sales Artist: Taylor Swift
Top Billboard Global 200 Artist: Taylor Swift
Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Artist: Taylor Swift
Top R&B Artist: SZA
Top R&B Male Artist: The Weeknd
Top R&B Female Artist: SZA
Top R&B Touring Artist: Beyoncé
Top Rap Artist: Drake
Top Rap Male Artist: Drake
Top Rap Female Artist: Nicki Minaj
Top Rap Tourist Artist: Drake
Top Country Artist: Morgan Wallen
Top Country Male Artist: Morgan Wallen
Top Country Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Top Country Duo/Group: Zac Brown Band
Top Country Touring Artist: Morgan Wallen
Top Rock Artist: Zach Bryan
Top Rock Duo/Group: Arctic Monkeys
Top Rock Touring Artist: Coldplay
Top Latin Artist: Bad Bunny
Top Latin Male Artist: Bad Bunny
Top Latin Female Artist : Karol G
Top Latin Duo/Group : Fuerza Regida
Top Latin Touring Artist: Karol G
Top Global K-Pop Artist: NewJeans
Top K-Pop Touring Artist : BLACKPINK
Top Afrobeats Artist: Burna Boy
Top Dance/Electronic Artist: Beyoncé
Top Christian Artist: Lauren Daigle
Top Gospel Artist: Kanye West
Top Billboard 200 Album: Morgan Wallen - One Thing at a Time
Top Soundtrack: Barbie The Album
Top R&B Album : SZA - SOS
Top Rap Album: Drake & 21 Savage - Her Loss
Top Country Album: Morgan Wallen - One Thing at a Time
Top Rock Album: Zach Bryan - American Heartbreak
Top Latin Album: Bad Bunny - Un Verano Sin Ti
Top K-Pop Album: Stray Kids - 5-STAR
Top Dance/Electronic Album: Beyoncé - RENAISSANCE
Top Christian Album: Anne Wilson - My Jesus
Top Gospel Album: Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin - Kingdom Book One
Top Hot 100 Song: Morgan Wallen - “Last Night”
Top Streaming Song: Morgan Wallen - “Last Night”
Top Radio Song: Miley Cyrus - “Flowers”
Top Selling Song: Taylor Swift - “Anti-Hero”
Top Collaboration: Metro Boomin, The Weeknd & 21 Savage - “Creepin’”
Top Billboard Global 200 Song: Miley Cyrus - “Flowers”
Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Song: Miley Cyrus - “Flowers”
Top R&B Song: SZA - “Kill Bill”
Top Rap Song: Drake & 21 Savage - “Rich Flex”
Top Country Song: Morgan Wallen - “Last Night”
Top Rock Song L: Zach Bryan - “Something in the Orange”
Top Latin Song: Eslabon Armado x Peso Pluma - “Ella Baila Sola”
Top Global K-Pop Song (NEW): Jungkook ft. Latto - “Seven”
Top Afrobeats Song: Rema & Selena Gomez - “Calm Down”
Top Dance/Electronic Song: David Guetta & Bebe Rexha - “I’m Good (Blue)”
Top Christian Song: Brandon Lake - “Gratitude”
Top Gospel Song: CeCe Winans - “Goodness of God”
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Mountaineers will tell many a tale about the highest mountains they have climbed, how long it took them, and will tell you at great length about the training and diets they undertook to get them ready for the climb. Well, this article informs the eager traveler about three of the world's highest peaks, Everest, K2, and Kangchenjunga.
Mount Everest (Sagarmatha):
This is part of the Mahalangur Himalayas and lies between China and Nepal. In fact, their border runs along with the summit point. It is 8,844 m in height (rock height) according to the Chinese and this has been accepted by the Nepalese. Everest is every mountaineer's dream rock to climb. To date, around 300 people have died to try to climb it and many have suffered severely from altitude sickness.
Things to Do
The Tengboche Monastery is a beautiful building near the base camp. The wood-carved decor is impressive and the walls are adorned with many paintings of Buddha. There is a bakery below the monastery run by the monks which apparently sells a great apple pie. The monks will also tell you about the history of the monastery and the area too.
The Namche Bazaar is the last resort stop where mountaineers shop before the climb to Everest and as a result have a wide variety of things that can be bought. It is, however, obviously more expensive than normal.
Places to Stay
The closest places to stay are in the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. It has a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. Hotel Everest View is one of these hotels at just under a mile from the mountain and at 13,000 ft is the highest hotel in the world. It is a luxury hotel and serves some of the best food in the region of Khumbu. It has views of Everest from every room. It also has Wi-Fi.
Khumbu Resort at 8.3 miles away is also a good hotel offering nice food and clean, comfortable rooms at a reasonable price.
Places to Eat and Drink
Hotel Everest View has great food and currently offers Japanese food amongst other dishes. Other options are the Sherpa Barista Bakery, Food & Coffee Shop which is a few miles away, and in the top 2 places to eat and drink in that area.
K2:
K2 is part of the Baltoro Karakoram range of mountains and is on the China-Pakistan border. At 8,611m it is the second-highest mountain in the world. It has a particularly hard ascent and as a result of this is known as the "Savage Mountain". Out of the highest mountains in the world, it has the second-highest death rate of climbers. The best times to try to climb it are in July and August as these are the warmest months.
Things to Do
The Central Karakoram National Park is located in Pakistan in the Gilgit-Baltistan area. Trekking and rock climbing are some of the things that can be done as well as spotting animals such as the snow leopard and ibex if the visitor is lucky enough and patient enough.
The Kaberi Glacier in Pakistan is at 4448m and quite a sight covering an area of 71.96km. It is also in the Gilgit-Baltistan area.
Places to Stay
The Gilgit Serena Hotel in Pakistan comes in at no 1 in the TripAdvisor rankings. It also has a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. Its location places it conveniently at 2 miles from Gilgit airport. The views of the mountains are spectacular and the food is good and wholesome.
The Hunza Serena Inn in Hunza, Pakistan, is also no1 in its area according to TripAdvisor, and is in a beautiful setting surrounded by orchards of apple trees and apricots with the mountains as a beautiful backdrop.
Places to Eat and Drink
The Gilgit Serena Hotel already mentioned has good quality food and is probably the best in the area. There are many other lodges and inns but this seems to be the best for food and accommodation.
Kangchenjunga:
This mountain lies on the border of Nepal and India and is the world’s third-highest. Its peak lies at 8,586m above sea level and is part of the Himalayas residing in an area called Kangchenjunga Himal. It is the tradition of climbers to stop short of the top so that it remains untouched and as a result is not worn down.
Interestingly there are three different areas of vegetation surrounding the mountain. There are broad-leaved, coniferous forests, meadows containing alpine shrubs and savanna and grasslands (Terai-Duar).
Things to Do
In nearby Sikkim, India, there are plenty of things to see and do for the nature lover. Remember that in order to visit India an India e-visa is required, read more for additional queries. There are several wildlife sanctuaries including the Fambong Lho and the Pangolakha. There are also two rhododendron sanctuaries at Barsey and Shingbar and a national park at Khangchendzonga, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Places to Eat and Drink
The Coffee Shop and Restaurant in Gangtok serves coffee and Italian food. It is ranked no 1 in this area in TripAdvisor. it has exceptional pizzas according to travelers and amazing coffee.
The Cafe Live and Loud also seems to have the top spot out of Gangtok's restaurants. It seems slightly more expensive but has music with a good local band.
Where to Stay:
The Lemon Tree Hotel Gangtok has a 5.0 rating on TripAdvisor and is ranked no 1 in the area. It is decorated in the traditional style of the area and has stunning views of the mountains. It is close to Kanchenjunga National Park and boasts a swimming pool (outdoors), Wi-Fi, and a fully equipped gym.
The Udaan, Woodberry Hotel, and Spa are also ranked highly coming in at no 2 out of all the hotels in Sikkim. It has a Certificate of Excellence. It boasts a spa as suggested by the name.
Take your time and apply for an India e-visa if you want to go there.
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