Team Safariland was started in 1985 and is an integral part of our product development process. Team members have combined competition and LE-trained experience and regularly field-test materials and products for Safariland.
Their involvement helps keep us at the very forefront of cutting-edge design.
Tom has been a member of Team Safariland since 1985 and has worked with Safariland for 29 years. Prior to that, Tom was part of the Research and Development team at Smith and Wesson and he has worked in the law enforcement industry for 46 years. Tom believes in having a strong basic foundation for shooting and sticking to your guns, quite literally.
Member and manager of Team Safariland's professional shooting team since its inception in 1985. He is currently VP of Equipment Category for Safariland and Bianchi. Scott has been with Safariland for more than 35 years, many of those in Research and Development. Scott is very involved with training and product testing in the field alongside Law Enforcement, SWAT, Military Special Ops, competition shooters and civilian end users. Scott currently is a member of the NRA World Action Pistol team and holds three National Class Titles in addition to being a Board member of the CPOA/BLEA California Peace Officers Association, Business Law Enforcement Alliance.
One of Team Safariland's extremely accomplished ladies champions, Julie Golob has over 50 National, International and World titles in seven different disciplines. A former US Army Athlete of the year she is also the first and only person to have won national titles in all six USPSA competition divisions. Competing with out of the box stock guns to highly customized pistols and revolvers, this champion, author and veteran can be seen on outdoor television providing shooting tips and is a featured member of Shooting USA's Impossible Shots.
Doug has been one of the more eclectic shooters on the professional circuit. From his arrival in 1987, Doug has entered and won national and world championships in practical shooting, action shooting, all-around competitions, rifle events and steel shooting. Over the past 30 years, Doug has won more major championships than any other shooter in the world thus earning the title of "The World's best All-Around Shooter." Doug has achieved more perfect scores (1920) than anyone in NRA Action Pistol history.
Kippi has been competing in the shooting sports since she graduated from college in 1987. She has acquired four USPSA National Championship titles, and silver and bronze medals at the IPSC World Shoots of the early 90's. Recently, she has won several women's production championship titles within USPSA Areas 2 and 3. In 2011, she was selected as a member of USPSA's Women's Production Team to represent the United States in Greece. Kippi and fellow Team Safariland Members Julie Golob and Maggie Reese took the silver team medal at that prestigious event.
Rob is inarguably one of the most winning pistol shooters ever. As a child, he would play "hooky" from church to go to matches on Sundays at the Cactus Combat Match League in Arizona where he grew up. Rob first fired the Steel Challenge and the Bianchi Cup in 1982. Rob has won the USPSA Nationals, Bianchi Cup, and Steel Challenge numerous times in his shooting career.
As one of the most well rounded competitive shooters, Bobby is not only an asset on the range, but he is a talented addition in the Safariland Research and Development lab too! Bobby is the Director of the Safariland Duty Gear Research and Development team and currently works in the technical and design development of the Safariland Duty Gear category.
Maggie has developed a strong reputation for herself in the gun community by appearing on such television shows as the History Channel's "Top Shot", "3-Gun Nation" on Versus, and "Shooting USA" on the Outdoor Channel. She has earned multiple regional and national titles and is recognized as one of 3-Gun's dominant ladies in Open Division. The highlight of Maggie's 2011 shooting season was competing alongside Team Safariland members Julie Golob and Kippi Leatham as part of the Ladies Production Team at the IPSC World Shoot held in Greece.
Bill has been a member of Team Safariland since its start in 1985 and has won numerous state, national and international shooting titles over the years. Bill is a former FBI agent and police instructor. He is the inventor of the first "Kydex" holster and the first "Security Holster". Bill also owns and operates Rogers Shooting School, a test ground for many Safariland products. Bill is responsible for more than 40 patents in the firearms field.
Keith is our newest member to Team Safariland. Keith has been a California police officer for 20 years and a competitive shooter for 15 years. He is a six-time USPSA Law Enforcement Multi-Gun National Champion and a two-time USPSA Multi-Gun National Champion. In 2003 Garcia shot at his first National Championship. In 2008 he captured second place at the Nationals and, in 2013, he won the 3-Gun National Championship and $50,000 prize, competing against 50 of the top three-gunners in the country. He credits his phenomenal success to perseverance and practice.


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The Revisioners by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton
A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year
"Sexton takes on Toni Morrison's artful invocation of the ghost] in her new novel The Revisioners. . . She writes with such a clear sense of place and time that each of these intermingled stories feels essential and dramatic in its own way." --Ron Charles, The Washington Post
"A powerful tale of racial tensions across generations." --People
In 1924, Josephine is the proud owner of a thriving farm. As a child, she channeled otherworldly power to free herself from slavery. Now her new neighbor, a white woman named Charlotte, seeks her company, and an uneasy friendship grows between them. But Charlotte has also sought solace in the Ku Klux Klan, a relationship that jeopardizes Josephine's family.
Nearly one hundred years later, Josephine's descendant, Ava, is a single mother who has just lost her job. She moves in with her white grandmother, Martha, a wealthy but lonely woman who pays Ava to be her companion. But Martha's behavior soon becomes erratic, then threatening, and Ava must escape before her story and Josephine's converge.
The Revisioners explores the depths of women's relationships--powerful women and marginalized women, healers and survivors. It is a novel about the bonds between mothers and their children, the dangers that upend those bonds. At its core, The Revisioners ponders generational legacies, the endurance of hope, and the undying promise of freedom.
"A stunning new novel . . . Sexton's writing is clear and uncluttered, the dialogue authentic, with all the cadences of real speech... This is a novel about the women, the mothers." ―New York Times Book Review

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"With God's Grace Our Worst Past
Becomes Our Best Future"
Linda Wood Rondeau
ABOUT LINDA WOOD RONDEAU
A Writer's Life In Pictures
Snark & Sensibility
Writing Consultant
MY SINAI SAGA
4/17/2019 1:00:00 AM by: JARM DEL BOCCIO
PLEASE WELCOME
JARM DEL BOCCIO
DEVOTIONAL WEDNESDAY
I was hoping for a full moon to give us light, but it was pitch black when we were met by Mohammed, our English speaking Bedouin guide. He lead us to the place where we would mount our Sinai Desert camels for the hour and a half ride, taking us two-thirds of the way to the summit. I was struggling with "Pharaoh's revenge" and arthritic knees, so I breathed a prayer, asking God to stay my infirmities so I could complete the much anticipated nocturnal journey.
Though we were using our flashlights, we could barely see the path beneath our feet but heard the camel drivers shouting orders in Arabic from every direction. Their words seemed to bounce off the surrounding mountains and echo across the hillside. Soon the camels came into view, bathed by a glow of yellow light, rounded up and ready to escort us up to the mountain. Their musky animal odor mixed with sweat and moist fur was unavoidable.
My daughter, Olivia, and I were chosen first to mount our camels and lead the group. We remembered to lean back when our beast of burden made his two-step maneuver to stand. Forward, then backward, and up we went.
I was told to move ahead, so, with a swat and click of the tongue from a Bedouin child, we were off: cloppity, cloppity, clop, moving in a slow rhythmical stride, in rocking horse fashion.
Since I was traveling well ahead of the other 12 in our party, with no one leading me, I had the sky and trail to myself for almost an hour. At one point, I glanced behind me and noticed a zigzagged path of sojourners on foot, their lights flickering in the night as they made their way to the summit. Our lives are like a pilgrimage, I thought. We take a step at a time, as God gives us light for our path, always moving forward.
Since I couldn't see the ground or even a hand in front of my face, I raised my head to the sky. And what I saw took my breath away.
Because there was no moon, millions upon millions of stars were visible in the night sky. These twinkling bodies that dotted the heavens seemed to be winking at me as if they held a magnificent secret that was soon to be revealed. For the first time, I realized that the sky was alive!
And then I saw it. A shooting star. I gasped with delight, ready to share my discovery, but realized that my trusty camel had moved ahead of the group, leaving me alone. During the remainder of the trek, I counted ten of them; more than I had seen in a lifetime. All because I had kept my eyes on the heavens.
I thought of God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would be as inestimable as the sands below his feet, and as innumerable as the stars in the heavens above him. As I studied the night sky, I could see Orion's Belt, and soon after the Big Dipper, standing on its handle. And, stretched across the expanse was the Milky Way. Awesome!
Did I mention I am fearful of heights?
I could not see the outer edge of the trail leading up the mountainside, but somehow, after looking up at the Creator's awesome display, I was not afraid.
It occurred to me that many times I find myself worried about the road ahead when God (like the camel) knows the path intimately. If I would relax, and look up to Him, I would have numerous blessings to enjoy. Instead, I focus on my fears.
I began to quietly sing, "I Just Keep Trusting My Lord, as I walk along . . . He gives a song . . . tho' the storm clouds darken the sky on the Heavenly trail . . . I just keep trusting my Lord, He will never fail. He's a faithful friend . . . I can count on Him to the very end."
Our ride came to an end far too soon. My buddy, the Sinai Desert camel, had taken me to my destination safely. I was ready to meet the remainder of our group to walk the final two hours to the summit, anticipating the beautiful sunrise. Our Bedouin guide, who also knew the path well, brought us to the top just in time to see the sun break on the horizon. The craggy rocks surrounding us, and as far as the eye could see, changed to various shades of orange and brown as the ball of fire rose in the sky. We heard pilgrims singing hymns of praise to God, their hands outstretched to the Heavens and felt an awe-inspired hush as we continued to witness the majesty and creativity of our Savior.
As we walked down the mountain in the morning sun, I noticed that our trail was covered with stones. Most of them were large and uneven, making our descent on foot difficult. But, being carried by the camel, going uphill was a smooth experience. It was quite an unexpected discovery. His large sprawling feet took the bumps, reminding me once again, when I left the journey to the One who knew the way, the uphill climb was almost effortless. In the same way, the Lord is there beside us during difficult times, wanting to bear us up. He makes the rough places level.
It didn't occur to me until we reached the base of the mountain that my prayers had been answered. My knees did not pain me, nor was I bothered by Pharaoh's revenge. Another little miracle to remind me of God's faithfulness.
A never to be forgotten experience, in which I learned to trust in God and His direction for my life. And I've fallen in love with my Sinai Desert Camel. Thanks for the ride. And the lessons!
ABOUT JARM DEL BOCCIO
Jarm ('J' pronounced as a 'Y') Del Boccio finds her inspiration in everyday life, but in particular, when she travels the globe, observing the quirky things that happen along the way. Focusing on the lives of characters from the past, Jarm is devoted to breathing new life into the pages of history. Jarm taught kindergarten and high school and served as a school librarian. She is a member of SCBWI and American Christian Fiction Writers, and has published articles in "The Old Schoolhouse" magazine."The Heart Changer," her debut MG historical fiction, releases with Ambassador International April 26th. Jarm is content with the journey God has placed her on and lives with her husband, adult daughter and son (when he lands at home) in a tree-lined suburb of Chicago. You can connect on her author's website at https://www.jarmdelboccio.com/
ABOUT HEART CHANGER
Can an Israelite captive, wrenched from all she loves, serve the very man who destroyed her village?
Miriam is asked to do the impossible: serve the wife of Naaman, commander of the Syrian army. Clinging to treasured memories of home and faith, Miriam faces captivity with bitterness. Little does she know the Heart Changer is preparing her for a greater mission — far beyond what she could imagine.
This middle-grade historical novel reflects the heartache and angst of a young refugee in a foreign land where all hope seems lost.
Purchase link:https://amzn.to/2SCcPnx
Jarm Del Boccio From Chicago At 4/18/2019 8:15:19 AM
Thanks so much for hosting me, Linda! My path to publication has been quite a daunting experience at times as well. Take care, and all the best and blessings to you!
Reply by: Linda Wood Rondeau
Most welcome. Glad to have you as a guest. One day I hope to get to Israel.
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Classical music: Despite overly traditional staging, the Madison Opera's "Carmen" beguiled and bewitched through the outstanding singing
The Opera Guy attended Sunday's sold-out performance of "Carmen" by the Madison Opera and filed the following review, with photos by James Gill:
By Larry Wells
When I learned that Madison Opera was going to produce Bizet's "Carmen," I was not surprised. It is annually one of the most frequently performed operas internationally, and it is a surefire vehicle for filling seats. It is safe.
On the other hand, once one watches repeated performances of an old favorite, the appeal can diminish. One advantage of an opera is that novel approaches to the production can prevent a warhorse from becoming stale.
I would love to say that the approach both musically and dramatically to this production of "Carmen" broke new ground, but it did not. In fact, the production was as traditional as could be. (Below is the main set, rented from the Lyric Opera of Kansas City.)
I attended a performance of "Carmen" in Tucson a couple of years ago, and the conductor Keitaro Harada breathed new life into the familiar music through interesting tempi and finely nuanced dynamics.
Maestro John DeMain (below, in a photo by Prasad) conducted the Madison Symphony Orchestra in a perfectly fine and occasionally uplifting manner, but there was little new to learn from his approach. The purely instrumental entr'actes shimmered, but during the rest of the opera the singing was at the forefront.
Maestro Harada (below), whom Madison should be actively courting, is currently conducting "Carmen" in Sofia, and the accompanying publicity clip in the YouTube video at the bottom (bear with the Bulgarian commentary) shows that the production is unconventional in its approach although it clearly is still "Carmen." I would have enjoyed something other than the ultra-traditional staging and sets experienced here in Madison.
At times the production was so hackneyed and hokey that I chuckled to myself – ersatz flamenco dancing, the fluttering of fans, all of the cigarette factory girls with cigarettes dangling from their lips, unconvincing fight scenes, annoying children running across the stage, dreary costumes that hardly reminded me of Seville. And I could go on.
Yet "Carmen" has a way of drawing one in despite oneself. The music is marvelous, and the singing was uniformly excellent.
The four principals were luminous both in their solo pieces and ensembles. Cecelia Violetta López as Micaëla (below right) was lustrous in her two arias as well as in her duet with Sean Panikkar's Don José (below left).
Panikkar started the performance off with little flair, but from the time he became besotted with Carmen toward the end of the first act he was on fire. He then maintained a high degree of passion and zest in his vocal performance.
Corey Crider (below right) was a wonderful Escamillo, singing his toréador role with great élan despite his unfortunate costumes.
And Aleks Romano (below) as Carmen made the most of her complex character. Her singing was luscious, and her acting – particularly her use of her expressive eyes – was terrific.
Likewise, the lesser roles – Thomas Forde as Zuniga, Benjamin Liupaogo as Remendado, Erik Earl Larson as Dancaïre, a radiant Anna Polum as Fransquita, and Megan Le Romero as Mercédès – were equally well sung. The ensemble work in the quintet at the end of Act II and in the card scene was outstanding.
The chorus (below) sounded terrific throughout, although the women's costumes and the stage direction made the choristers appear ludicrous as times.
When all is said and done, "Carmen" still beguiled me by drawing me into its characters' complex psychologies and motivations. Likewise, its music still bewitched me in much the same way as Carmen inexplicably bewitched hapless Don José (below).
But I seem to always wish for more – more compelling productions, more daring music making, more risk-taking.
I do look forward to this coming spring's production of "Florencia en el Amazonas." The recording is captivating, and the opera's performances have pleased a wide variety of audiences by all accounts. And it is something new. Hallelujah!
Did you go to "Carmen"?
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Classical music: The Madison Opera stages Bizet's "Carmen" this Friday night and Sunday afternoon
The Madison Opera will perform Georges Bizet's "Carmen" this Friday night, Nov. 3, at 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoon, Nov. 5, at 2:30 p.m. in Overture Hall at the Overture Center, 201 State Street. (Below is the set from the Lyric Opera of Kansas City that is being used for the production.)
Tickets are $18-$130. (See below for details.)
With some of the most famous music in opera, Bizet's passionate work is a vivid story of love, jealousy and betrayal.
Set in 19th-century Seville, Spain, the opera follows a gypsy determined to live life on her own terms – whatever her fate may be.
On a break from her shift at the cigarette factory, Carmen tosses a flower at a corporal named Don José, who ignores her advances. Only after Carmen is arrested and placed in José's custody does he begin to fall for her, breaking the law and abandoning his hometown sweetheart.
What follows is a torrid love affair of passion, agonizing rage, and fanatical desire that will change their lives forever.
"Carmen is the reason I run an opera company," says Kathryn Smith, Madison Opera's general director (below, in a photo by James Gill). "I fell in love with opera as a teenager in the children's chorus of a 'Carmen' production, as its incredible score and intense story hooked me immediately – not to mention the sheer excitement of having principal artists, chorus, children's chorus, dancers, and orchestra all come together to create this astonishing world. I am so delighted to produce 'Carmen' in Madison, with this spectacular cast and production team."
At the premiere of "Carmen" in Paris on March 3, 1875, audiences were shocked at its characters' apparent lack of morality and virtue, and critics derided Bizet's music. (You can hear the ever-popular Toreador Song in the YouTube video at the bottom.)
Three months after the opera's premiere, Bizet died of heart disease. He was only 36 years old and would never know that his "flop" of an opera would become a global sensation over the next two centuries.
"Carmen was the first opera I saw as a young teenager," remembers Madison Opera's artistic director John DeMain (below, in a photo by Prasad). "It should be everyone's first opera. It is the perfect blend of musical theater and grand opera, with thrilling choruses, great tunes from start to finish, and a compelling story of ill-fated love. And then there is Carmen herself, one of the most alluring characters of all time. I love conducting this great opera, which is so gorgeously orchestrated."
Madison Opera's cast features both returning artists and debuts. Making her debut in the title role is Aleks Romano (below), a rising young singer whom Opera News recently praised for her "attractively smoky mezzo-soprano."
Acclaimed tenor Sean Panikkar (below) makes his role debut as Don José. He debuted with Madison Opera at Opera in the Park 2014, but this is his first mainstage appearance with the company. Also returning to Madison Opera are Cecilia Violetta López (below top) as José's hometown sweetheart Micaëla and Corey Crider (below bottom) as the toreador Escamillo. López debuted at this past summer's Opera in the Park; Crider sang the title role in "Sweeney Todd" with Madison Opera in 2015.
Thomas Forde (below), who most recently sang Luther/Crespel in Madison Opera's "The Tales of Hoffman," returns to play José's commanding officer, Zuniga.
Studio artists Anna Polum and Megan Le Romero play Carmen's friends Frasquita and Mercedes. Studio Artist Benjamin Liupaogo and Wisconsin native Erik Earl Larson play the smugglers, Remendado and Dancaïre. Rounding out the cast is Charles Eaton in his debut as Morales. (Many have ties to the opera program at the UW-Madison.)
Directing this traditional staging is E. Loren Meeker (below) in her first production for Madison Opera. Meeker has directed at opera companies around the United States, including Lyric Opera of Chicago, Washington National Opera, the Glimmerglass Festival and Wolf Trap Opera.
"A piece like Carmen captures our imagination and begs to be re-told over the centuries because the characters speak to the deepest and most honest parts of human nature," says Meeker. "Today we grapple with love, lust, jealousy, morality, honor, and freedom just as much as people did when this opera premiered in 1875.
"At Madison Opera we have a brilliant cast who is willing to unravel the mystery of these characters with me scene by scene – making each choice onstage new, fresh, and true to the characters and arch of the story.
"Bringing this vivid world to life set to some of the most rich and well known music in the operatic canon, plus the fun of working with dancers, a fight director, the Madison Youth Choir, and a large adult chorus challenges me and inspires me all at the same time. The energy created in the performance, the brilliant music sung by such amazing artists, makes this classic opera worth seeing again and again and again."
Carmen is a truly grand opera and features the Madison Opera Chorus, led by chorusmaster Anthony Cao (below); members of the Madison Youth Choirs; the Madison Symphony Orchestra; and dancers from Tania Tandias Flamenco and Spanish Dance.
For more information about the cast, go to:
http://www.madisonopera.org/performances-2017-2018/carmen/cast/
For informative and entertaining Q&As with the cast members, go to the Madison Opera's Blogspot:
http://madisonopera.blogspot.com
For tickets, call the Overture Center box office at (608) 258-4141 or go to:
http://www.overture.org/events/madison-opera
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Classical music: Puccini makes us all bohemians. Madison Opera scores a big heart-rending success with "La Bohème." The final performance is this afternoon.
Loyal readers of this blog know very well the name of Mikko Rankin Utevsky. The young violist, baritone and conductor is a senior at the University of Wisconsin School of Music, where he studies with Pro Arte Quartet violist Sally Chisholm, plays in the UW Symphony Orchestra, and sings with the University Opera.
Utevsky, who has won awards and impressive reviews for his work in music education since his days at Madison's East High School, is the founder and conductor of the Madison Area Youth Chamber Orchestra (MAYCO – www.MAYCO.org), which will perform its sixth season this summer. He also directs a local community orchestra, The Studio Orchestra (www.disso.org).
You can check out his many honors and projects by typing his name into the search engine on this blog site.
Utevsky offered The Ear a guest preview review of this past weekend's performance of "La Bohème" by the Madison Opera.
I immediately took him up on the offer. After all, he is a fine and perceptive writer who, you may recall, has done other opera reviews and who blogged for this post when he was on tour with the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras (WYSO) tour to Vienna, Prague and Budapest.
Here is the review by Mikko Utevsky (below):
By Mikko Rankin Utevsky
Giacomo Puccini's "La Bohème" is perhaps the most beloved of all operas, adored by newcomers and veterans alike for its richly Romantic melodies, subtly shaded score and sheer vocal magnetism. (Performance photos are by James Gill for the Madison Opera.)
This weekend's production anchors Madison Opera's writer-themed season, which continues with Mark Adamo's "Little Women" in February and Jacques Offenbach's "Les Contes d'Hoffman" (The Tales of Hoffmann) in April.
The famous numbers in "La Boheme" — the first-act arias "Che gelida manina" by the poet Rodolfo (Mackenzie Whitney) and "Si, mi chiamano Mimi" by Mimi (Eleni Calanos), and the following duet "O soave fanciulla" in particular — are familiar showstoppers, and were well sung Friday night. (You can hear Jussi Bjorling and Renata Tebaldi sing the arias and duets in the YouTube video at the bottom. Can you not be moved?)
But the indisputable star of this production was Maestro John DeMain (below in a photo by Prasad), whose flexible leadership in conducting united a remarkably even cast and the Madison Symphony Orchestra, whose lush, supple sound filled Overture Hall to the rafters with a powerful reading of Puccini's rich and colorful score.
One was struck by the tightness of composition. For a composer often accused of pandering to popular tastes, sacrificing musical integrity for cheap emotional tricks, the score to "La Bohème" is densely motivic and self-referential.
As in Mozart or Verdi, the orchestra often represents the subtext or the emotional undercurrents of the scene, with snatches of remembered melody drifting throughout the drama. The only complaint must be that we sometimes heard a bit too much of this lovely orchestra, to the detriment of balance with the singers.
Among the cast, the sense of camaraderie between the members of the male quartet — Marcello, Rodolfo, Colline and Schaunard — was palpable, by turns rowdy and rambunctious and in the fourth act deeply moving.
Whether this was the result of some special chemistry between the singers (Dan Kempson, Mackenzie Whitney, Liam Moran, and Alan Dunbar) or something drawn out by director David Lefkowich (below), it brought the ensemble scenes to life marvelously, and drew the audience into the lives of the four friends quite powerfully.
Dan Kempson (below) deserves special praise as the painter Marcello, a somewhat unsympathetic role, both for humanizing the jealous lover and for his rich and warm singing throughout the evening.
Tenor Mackenzie Whitney brought a clear and smooth tone to the role of Rodolfo, shining brightest in ensemble singing.
Evan Ross, in the buffo roles of Benoit and Alcindoro, brought humor, but not enough sound to be consistently heard over the orchestra, leaving the audience chuckling at his mannerisms and the supertitles rather than what he actually sang.
Soprano Emily Birsan (below), a favorite of local audiences and a UW-Madison graduate, who recently graduated out of the Ryan Center at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, made an excellent showing as the flirtatious Musetta, whose gentle side in the fourth act was extraordinarily poignant.
And Eleni Calenos' Mimi (below, second from right) was both credibly fragile and vocally excellent, with warmth to spare and the ability to draw the audience into the intimate final moments of her life.
Sets from the Lyric Opera of Kansas City made subtle but evocative use of perspective, drawing the eye where it needed to be without drawing attention away from the action. (I was particularly fond of the Cafe Momus.)
The city beyond the garret was subtly shaded by Connie Yun's lighting design. And Anthony Cao's chorus, together with the Madison Youth Choirs, brought the necessary sense of spectacle to the outdoor scenes in Act II.
All in all, despite some balance issues early on, the gorgeous playing of the orchestra alone makes this a production worth hearing, and the largely young cast brings Puccini's "verismo" (realistic) masterpiece vividly to life.
It's another feather in the caps of artistic director John DeMain and general director Kathryn Smith of the Madison Opera.
It is sung in Italian with projected English supertitles. The final performance, with two intermissions, will be this afternoon at 2:30 p.m. in Overture Hall of the Overture Center.
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Abbott unveils Lingo line of sports biosensors based on diabetes monitoring tech
Posted on January 10, 2022 By News Team
So far, wearable devices have largely fallen into two broad categories: consumer products that gather only a limited range of daily health data or more comprehensive devices that require a prescription to monitor or treat a specific medical condition.
Abbott, however, is trying to bridge that gap. In a keynote address at the Consumer Technology Association's CES conference Thursday—complete with a cameo from Laurence Fishburne—CEO Robert Ford introduced Lingo, a new line of consumer biowearable sensors that will collect a broader range of biological readings to help users optimize their exercise and nutrition regimens and overall health.
The Lingo sensors—which are still under development and aren't intended for medical use—will track a series of indicators linked to metabolic health, targeting elite athletes and more casual exercisers alike. The technology is based on Abbott's existing Freestyle Libre diabetes monitoring technology.
"Diabetes was our first priority, and we wanted to get it right, so we focused intently on it," Ford said. "Now that we have the evidence and the expertise that comes from 3.5 million users, we're going to take it to the next level. We're going to translate a wide range of biometric signals: glucose, ketones, lactate and alcohol."
The glucose sensor has already been vetted by long-distance runner Eliud Kipchoge, who used the technology to shape his training in the lead-up to running the world's first sub-two-hour marathon. Ford noted that, even when used by those engaging in less strenuous physical activity, "understanding your glucose patterns is key to a broad range of health benefits, from weight management to better energy and sleep."
The ketone sensor will be able to detect when a user's body is in a state of ketosis and use that to offer insights into dieting and weight loss efforts, while the lactate sensor will measure lactic acid buildup during exercise to improve recovery time.
Finally, Ford said, "The Lingo alcohol sensor is going to help you make some better decisions, I can tell you that." It could one day connect to users' vehicles to prevent drunk driving and will monitor alcohol intake, potentially "helping you decide just how much of Abbott's Pedialyte you need to drink after whatever you did last night," he added, in a winking reference to the popular off-label use of the rehydration drink as a hangover cure.
"It's amazing what our bodies can tell us, and with Lingo, it's expected that you'll understand what your body really needs and what's good for you," he said. "Your body is constantly talking to you, and now it's time to listen."
Ford also discussed in his address Abbott's plans both to develop new diagnostic tests and to make them widely available. New additions to the company's diagnostic slate will be designed in the same vein as recent offerings like the i-STAT blood test for traumatic brain injury and the BinaxNow rapid antigen test for COVID-19—70 million of which will be manufactured this month alone.
"These simple tests will become more widely available for people to do at home. They're going to talk to our phones, and they're going to communicate with our doctors," he said. "The future of decentralized and democratized testing will enable us to have the right test at the right place at the right time and will give everyone actionable next steps."
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The time may have come for me to part company with my much loved 123GT? Apart from a 10 / 20 klm run every couple of weeks it's seldom driven now.
The car has done very little since a complete engine rebuild by Gary Comerford. He also gas flowed the cylinder head and brought it up to the latest specs'.
At the same time he fitted a replacement gearbox with the 'J' Type O'drive. He also fitted the latest version electric power steering, which becomes more direct as you increase speed. As you know, it's excellent and transforms the heavy steering problem, particularly with the 7" mini lite wheels.
It comes with all rally equipment. This was fitted using only factory screw holes and mounting points. The only holes drilled were to mount the mandatory fire extinguisher on the floor in the passengers foot well.
The Recaro rally seats are easily removable and the originals will go straight in. All the upholstery is in excellent original condition. The car has been repainted at some time to original colour, on a display day I happened to meet the man who painted it.


How to Choose an SMS Service Provider?
A long-term and consistent SMS Service marketing strategy yields a positive impact for the company. Given the affordable cost of the SMS service provider and a huge market potential for any business niche, entrepreneurs often reap a higher ROI than other channels. However, much thought needs to be given for choosing SMS provider. In this article, we are going to share some tips to choose SMS Service provider.
In the credit-based service, the buyer purchases a credit plan and based on the delivery country, creditsare deducted from the account. For instance, sending an SMS to Canada might cost 3 credits whereas an SMS to UAE might cost 1 credit. In the SMS based service, the buyer purchases a pre-defined amount of SMS messages, which again varies from the country of delivery. The cost of SMS to USA and UAE will differ. If you want to understand the different prices for SMS service provider, read the List Of Countries where BroadNet fulfills bulk SMS services. Broadnet offers a comprehensive bulk SMS service solution. It all boils down to the targeted countries and finding the best cost effective plan for delivering SMS to those countries.
Buyers need to be aware of the hidden or additional costs. Sometimes an SMS Service Provider mentions the cheapest of the prices on the website just to interest a prospective buyer. But, when it reaches the checkout page, additional costs could reflect such as setup fees, multi-user access fees, or expensive SMS plans.
While it is not wrong to charge for these, they should be mentioned clearly on the pricing page, so the buyer is aware of the final cost incurred.
An SMS service provider is not useful for business if most of the SMS fails to reach the recipient. Of course, a lot depends on the accuracy of the buyer's database but at the SMS service provider front; they should have a strong partnership with telecom networks to ensure the promotional or the transactional messages are delivered without any delay. Broadnet functions in over 140 countries and has partnership with over 400 network operators in all their listed countries. Due to this partnership, Broadnet can deliver Bulk SMS services at amazing price.
Before choosing the SMS provider, talk to their sales representative and enquire about the delivery rates. They should show an active demo account. Ask for the detailed list of supported and unsupported countries.
Cheapest SMS cost does not necessarily mean good service. Ensure to check the network quality always.
Irrespective of whether the buyer opts for the basic package which usually has around 1000 SMS quota or the platinum/gold ones, it is necessary to ask about the package validity. Will the unused credits or SMS allowance be carried forward to the next month? If not, it would seem like a forced activity to finish all the quote in each month even when there is no such requirement.
Small business owners with limited budget and experience should always choose to test marketing platforms before committing a larger budget. Therefore, try to explore a flexible plan where the buyer has the pay-as-you-go option.
A well-documented API is necessary for the overall functioning of the system. As the business owner, being technologically challenged should not deter from hiring the best SMS service provider. Consult with a developer. Why? Checking out the API documentation will help to understand whether the SMS provider supports concatenated SMS messages; if it does, the code should have the proper parameters and commands.
A concatenated SMS is the process where a long SMS message is split into smaller parts as individual SMS and recombined on the handset of the recipient. Either ask the SMS Service provider directly or check out the SMS API whether such a feature is possible or not.
Apart from these basic five tips, check out whether the service provider has other features and benefits such as tracking SMS campaign engagement, customized dashboard, short URL creation tools, automated SMS for inbound and more.
Irrespective of whatever is advertised, it makes sense to sign up with an SMS service provider and test out their system before on boarding all the Bulk SMS Marketing activities.
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import os
from datetime import timedelta
from flask import Flask, session, request, redirect, render_template, jsonify, send_file
from flask_assets import Environment, Bundle
from lib import tweet

app = Flask(__name__)
app.config['SECRET_KEY'] = os.environ['SECRET_KEY']
app.config['JSON_AS_ASCII'] = False

assets = Environment(app)
assets.url = app.static_url_path
scss = Bundle('scss/style.scss', filters='pyscss', output='css/style.css')
assets.register('style_scss', scss)

logout_page = '/logout'
login_page = '/top'

class TweetError(Exception):
    pass

class TokenError(Exception):
    pass

@app.before_request
def before_request():
    if request.path == '/login':
        return
    elif request.path == logout_page:
        return
    elif request.path == login_page:
        return
    elif request.path[-4:] == ".css":
        return
    elif request.path[-3:] == ".js":
        return
    elif check_token():
        return
    else:
        return redirect(login_page)

@app.route('/login', methods=['GET'])
def login():
    session.permanent = True
    app.permanent_session_lifetime = timedelta(days=10)

    try:
        redirect_url = tweet.get_redirect_url()
    except tweet.RequestDenied as detail:
        app.logger.error(detail)
        clean_session()
        raise
    return redirect(redirect_url)

@app.route(login_page, methods=['GET'])
def top():
    return render_template('top.html')

@app.route(logout_page, methods=['GET'])
def logout():
    clean_session()
    return redirect(login_page)

@app.route('/', methods=['GET'])
def index():
    try:
        request_token = get_request_token()
        access_token = get_access_token(request_token)

    except TokenError as detail:
        app.logger.error(detail)
        return redirect(login_page)

    except tweet.RequestDenied as detail:
        app.logger.error(detail)
        return redirect(logout_page)

    except TokenError:
        return redirect(logout_page)

    return render_template('index.html', screen_name=access_token['screen_name'])

@app.route('/_get_ipaddr')
def get_ipaddr():
    if request.headers.getlist("X-Forwarded-For"):
        ip = request.headers.getlist("X-Forwarded-For")[0]
    else:
        ip = request.remote_addr
    app.logger.info("ipaddr: {}".format(ip))
    return jsonify({'ip': ip})

@app.route('/_get_tweets_head')
def _get_tweets_head():
    return render_template('tweets-head.html')

@app.route('/_get_tweet_template')
def _get_tweet_template():
    return send_file('templates/tweet.html')

@app.route('/_get_tweets_js', methods=['POST'])
def _get_tweets_js():
    app.logger.debug("_get_tweets_js request: {}".format(request.json))
    try:
        request_token = get_request_token()
        access_token = get_access_token(request_token)
        tweets = tweet.get_tweets(access_token, request.json['twtype'], request.json['params'])

    except TokenError as detail:
        app.logger.error(detail)
        return redirect(login_page)

    except tweet.RequestDenied as detail:
        app.logger.error(detail)
        return jsonify({'error': str(detail)})

    try:
        check_tweets(tweets)
    except TweetError as detail:
        app.logger.error(detail)
        return jsonify({'error': str(detail)})

    send_data = filter_data(request.json['twtype'], tweets)

    return jsonify(send_data)

@app.route('/_get_oath2_tweets_js', methods=['POST'])
def _get_oath2_tweets():
    app.logger.debug("_get_oath2_tweets request: {}".format(request.json))
    try:
        access_token = get_oath2_access_token()
        tweets = tweet.get_oath2_tweets(access_token, request.json['twtype'], request.json['params'])

    except tweet.RequestDenied as detail:
        app.logger.error(detail)
        app.logger.error(detail)
        return jsonify({'error': str(detail)})

    try:
        check_tweets(tweets)
    except TweetError as detail:
        app.logger.error(detail)
        return jsonify({'error': str(detail)})

    send_data = filter_data(request.json['twtype'], tweets)

    return jsonify(send_data)

@app.route('/_get_tweets', methods=['POST'])
def _get_tweets():
    app.logger.debug("_get_tweets request: {}".format(request.json))
    try:
        request_token = get_request_token()
        access_token = get_access_token(request_token)
        tweets = tweet.get_tweets(access_token, request.json['twtype'], request.json['params'])

    except TokenError as detail:
        app.logger.error(detail)
        return redirect(login_page)

    except tweet.RequestDenied as detail:
        app.logger.error(detail)
        return redirect(logout_page)

    try:
        check_tweets(tweets)
    except TweetError as detail:
        app.logger.error(detail)
        return render_template('error.html', message=detail)

    return render_tweets(request.json, tweets)

@app.route('/_post_tweets', methods=['POST'])
def _post_tweets():
    app.logger.debug("_post_tweets request: {}".format(request.json))
    try:
        request_token = get_request_token()
        access_token = get_access_token(request_token)
        tweets = tweet.get_tweets(access_token, request.json['twtype'], request.json['params'])

    except TokenError as detail:
        app.logger.error(detail)
        return redirect(login_page)

    except tweet.RequestDenied as detail:
        app.logger.error(detail)
        return redirect(logout_page)

    try:
        check_tweets(tweets)
    except TweetError as detail:
        app.logger.error(detail)
        return detail.args

    return "success"

def get_oath2_access_token():
    if 'oath2_access_token' in session:
        access_token = session['oath2_access_token']

    else:
        try:
            access_token = tweet.get_oath2_access_token()
            session['oath2_access_token'] = access_token

        except tweet.RequestDenied:
            raise

    return access_token

def get_request_token():
    if 'request_token' in session:
        request_token = session['request_token']
    else:
        oauth_token = request.args.get('oauth_token')
        oauth_verifier = request.args.get('oauth_verifier')
        if oauth_token is None or oauth_verifier is None:
            raise TokenError('cannot get request token')

        else:
            request_token = {'oauth_token': oauth_token,
                             'oauth_verifier': oauth_verifier}
            session['request_token'] = request_token

    return request_token

def get_access_token(request_token):
    if 'access_token' in session:
        access_token = session['access_token']
    else:
        try:
            access_token = tweet.get_access_token(request_token)
            app.logger.info("screen_name: {}".format(access_token['screen_name']))
            session['access_token'] = access_token

        except tweet.RequestDenied:
            raise

    return access_token

def check_token():
    if 'access_token' in session:
        return True

    if 'request_token' in session:
        return True

    try:
        get_request_token()
    except TokenError:
        return False
    else:
        return True

def check_tweets(tweets):
    if isinstance(tweets, dict):
        if 'error' in tweets.keys():
            raise TweetError(tweets['error'])
        elif 'errors' in tweets.keys():
            raise TweetError(tweets['errors'][0]['message'])
    if len(tweets) == 0:
        raise TweetError("Tweet Not Found")
    return

def render_tweets(req, tweets):
    if req['twtype'] in ["lists"]:
        return render_template('lists.html', lists=tweets)
    elif req['twtype'] in ["friends"]:
        return render_template('lists.html', lists=tweets['users'])
    elif req['twtype'] in ["search"]:
        if 'statuses' in tweets.keys():
            tweets = tweets['statuses']
        return render_template('tweets.html', **locals())
    else:
        return render_template('tweets.html', **locals())

def filter_data(twtype, tweets):
    send_data = None

    if twtype in ["lists"]:
        send_data = filter_lists(tweets)
    elif twtype in ["friends"]:
        send_data = filter_lists(tweets['users'])
    elif twtype in ["search"]:
        send_data = filter_tweets(tweets)
    elif twtype in ["geosearch"]:
        send_data = tweets
    else:
        send_data = filter_tweets(tweets)

    return send_data

def filter_tweets(tweets):

    if isinstance(tweets, dict):
        if 'statuses' in tweets.keys():
            tweets = tweets['statuses']

    send_tweets = {'since_id': tweets[-1]['id'],
                   'max_id': tweets[0]['id'],
                   'tweets': []}

    for tw in tweets:
        if 'media' not in tw['entities']:
            continue
        tweet_id = str(tw['id'])
        if 'retweeted_status' in tw.keys():
            tw = tw['retweeted_status']
        tweet_id_org = str(tw['id'])
        tmp_tw = {'id': tweet_id,
                  'id_org': tweet_id_org,
                  'media_url_https': [],
                  'user_id': tw['user']['id'],
                  'user_screen_name': tw['user']['screen_name'],
                  'user_name': tw['user']['name'],
                  'text': tw['text'],
                  'retweet_count': tw['retweet_count'],
                  'favorite_count': tw['favorite_count'],
                  'retweeted': tw['retweeted'],
                  'favorited': tw['favorited']}
        if 'extended_entities' in tw.keys():
            medias = tw['extended_entities']['media']
        else:
            medias = tw['entities']['media']

        for media in medias:
            tmp_tw['media_url_https'].append(media['media_url_https'])

        send_tweets['tweets'].append(tmp_tw)
    return send_tweets

def filter_lists(tweets):
    send_lists = []
    for tw in tweets:
        tmp_tw = {'id': str(tw['id']),
                  'name': tw['name']}
        send_lists.append(tmp_tw)
    return send_lists

def clean_session():
    for s in ['request_token', 'access_token', 'oath2_access_token']:
        session.pop(s, None)

if __name__ == "__main__":
    app.debug = True
    app.run(threaded=True)


A rare, small-batch bourbon. Eight Year-Old Wild Turkey Bourbon is refined with Texas mesquite and oak charcoals for deeper flavor and complexity. Matthew McConaughey and Master Distiller Eddie Russell are proud to present it. McConaughey is from Austin, Texas, and his parents met while at the University of Kentucky. On the Wild Turkey side, the brand is from Kentucky.
The aroma is a balanced blend of vanilla and spices. Flavors of caramel, pear, and hints of citrus round out the palate, while the subtle, smoky finish is buttery smooth—with notes of gentle pepper and toasted oak.This burnt sugar sweetness lingers for some time, but a savory hint provides balance, keeping the whiskey from ever developing into a sweetness bomb.
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Jefferson's Ocean Bourbon is the product of six years in a warehouse and six months on open seas. The bourbon has hit five continents and crossed the equator four times. The constant rocking of the ocean, fluctuation in temperature and saline-rich air help mature the whiskey faster and add depth to the bourbon.
Buttery front, punctuated with a mild, muddled spice. The mouthfeel has a slightly elevated viscosity, providing a slightly thicker presence than many bourbons. Spice and alcohol come into play, ramping up quickly once the bourbon enters your mouth and pushing into the finish.
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Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year is the only non-wheated offering from the line of Old Rip Van Winkle products. This really is a quintessential straight rye whiskey.
A nose of honey, clove, rye, oak and the initial blast of heat. Van Winkle Rye separates from the heard of ryes with the vanilla and candy sweetness and the balance of a higher proof, rye spice and a sneaky sweet finish. The Palate is cinnamon, cherries, pears, szechuan peppercorns, with maple sugar candy. These flavors include cocoa, dark chocolate, and vanilla extract. Rye whiskey lovers who try this bottling will never again look back at the younger versions.
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Our Rhodiola Rosea is a concentrated extract providing a minumum 3% rosavins and 1.57% salidrosides and is a well known adaptogen.
1 or 2 capsules daily, with or without food.
People with bipolar spectrum disorder should avoid use.
Why choose our Rhodiola Rosea?
When comparing our prices with other manufacturers make sure you are comparing like for like and that they state the Rosavin and Salidroside content (ours is a minimum of 3% total Rosavins, 1% Salidrosides), the extract ratio (ours is 5:1), and the milligrams per capsule (ours is 200mg equivalent to 1,000mg pure herb) - NOT per dose, which may be 2 capsules or more).
It's kept me going under intense physical stress, from working at high altitude to working overnight. And, just like Supplement Place, is completely dependable and the best there is.
I can't take regular medications as I'm lactose and corn intolerant So was looking for something to help with depression and anxiety. These babies really do what they say. It took a week to feel different but when they did I found I wasn't obsessing over things and was generally much calmer and happier. Proof to them working too was when I didn't reorder in time. Full weekend of crying and feeling miserable lol. Glad they came today. Lol.
Seems to work OK I feel a lot farmer in myself since taking it.
Been taking 1 capsule a day for the last 3 weeks and certainly found it helpful in reducing stress and increased mood.
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I'm either a real early adopter or a very late bloomer when it comes to music, or really anything, and I definitely matured into Bon Iver a little later than half the 'net. My first taste of the group was when listening to GAYNGS' debut album, Relayted. I was introduced to it all by Ryan Olson, the dude who put it all together, and had already heard of SOLID GOLD, but despite their internet fandom I wasn't all that keen to them. And I must admit it took me a while to understand Bon Iver's folksy vibe, it's really not one I'm all too familiar with. But once I did, I can understand why half the internet is obsessed with these Indie Folk fellows.
In anticipation for their upcoming self-titled LP, Bon Iver has released a single for a preview of what's to come. "Calgary" is a another reminiscing track that bleeds heart from the upper Midwest. But I guess we'll have to see how it's all put together when the LP is released June 21st. Till then… side note: this would've been a great song last month when we were knee deep in snow.


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Top 10 Male K-pop Idols Of The Year (King Of Kpop 2021) Announced By Nubia Magazine
2021 is a successful year for many male Kpop idols in particular and Kpop artists in general. Until then, Male K-pop Idol Of The Year Award (King Of K-pop 2021) in this year's Global Nubia Awards (GNAs) 2021 has just been announced by Nubia magazine. Nubia Magazine has announced the top 10 Male K-pop Idol Of The Year and award winner with the title of King of K-pop. Here are the results:
The list of nominees for this award includes male Kpop idols who have had outstanding activities in the past year along with the number of votes from the public. The award winner is also the male K-pop idol who most deserves this award and receives the most votes from fans around the world. Here are the top 10 best male K-pop idols of the year and the highest place King Of Kpop 2021 goes to…
10. EXO's Baekhyun
The first name in the top 10 is EXO's Baekhyun. Baekhyun has had many solo activities with great achievements and he receives the love of many audiences around the world. Although Baekhyun is performing his military service and taking a break from artistic activities, his reputation still proves to be influential.
09. ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo
One of the outstanding male Kpop idols is Astro's Cha Eun Woo. Over the past year, Eun Woo has achieved many successes in the fields of film as well as music therefore we can't deny his effort to be one of the most popular artist in Kpop.
08. BTS's j-hope
With the growth of BTS, ranked at 8th place is our "King of Dance" j-hope. j-hope is praised for his dancing talent as well as for his and BTS's contributions to the K-pop industry's influence around the world. This year with many activities in music, politics and society, j-hope deserves the title Male K-pop Idol Of The Year.
07. GOT7's Jackson
One of the most popular solo idols now calls the name of Jackson. Through this year, Jackson has had very dynamic solo activities, proving his talent. Jackson is also very successful as a coach of many idol casting programs, and demonstrates his experience as an famous idol.
06. BTS's Jimin
In top 10 K-pop Idol Of The Year Award (King Of K-pop), Jimin holds 6th place with his dancing talent, angelic voice and handsome face creating global sensation. In the past year, Jimin has done his good job with BTS to make a huge positive effect in music, politics and social issues.
05. BTS's Jungkook
King of Sold Out, BTS's Golden Maknae – Jungkook ranked at the 5th place. Jungkook's influence and popularity is undisputed as he holds many undefeated records in the media. Jungkook impresses with his genius vocal ability and amazing beauty, moreover, his special style and charm also makes ARMYs and non-fan fall in love too
04. EXO's Sehun
One of the most prominent male Kpop male idols in Kpop, it is impossible not to mention Sehun. Sehun impresses with his talented choreography and dance moves that focus more on emotions. Sehun is also one of the most influential idols in the fashion industry.
03. BTS's Suga
Suga ranked 3rd in the ranking. During the past year, in addition to promotional activities with BTS, Suga is also a hardworking producer with a series of famous songs. Not only that, the resonance from Suga's mixtape D-2 also makes Suga's name stand out in the male idol lineup.
02. SHINee's Taemin
The past year can be said to be a successful year for Taemin with solo activities that have great influence and are well received by the public. Taemin is also the hardest-working member of the 2nd generation idols. Along with SHINee's comeback on the music scene, it's not hard to see Taemin's influence ranked 2nd in the list by Nubia
01.BTS's V
V of BTS was declared winner of the K-pop Idol Of The The Year Award (King Of K-pop) in the Global Nubia Awards (GNAs) 2021 event. Nubia Magazine described that: "The popular South кσяєαn singer and songwriter and member of the worldfamous music group BTS was voted by K-pop fans around the globe as the winner in this special category meant to recognise and celebrate the most outstanding and most influential male K-pop idol for the year. Taehyung received votes from a total of 103 countries worldwide, with votes coming from different parts of the world. Nubia Magazine has contacted Big Hit Music for the delivery of the award trophy."
Although RM and Jin did not appear in the top 10 Male K-pop Idol Of The Year Award (King Of Kpop 2021), they both received a lot of public support and recognition. Hopefully in the coming years, all 7 members of BTS will be in the top 10 of this award
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