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I come back home, to sleep.
Goodnight everyone, it was one hell of a run and career for Havenburgh.
Ascoobis, Paglaum, Taralus, The Land of the Ephyral, and 1 otherThe franko-italian union
Hey Havenburgh. Welcome back.
Record low temperatures prompt government response - January 13th, 2020 (Deutsche Zeitung)
As the flurry of celebration and joy of the new decade has washed over the German people and those around the world, the cold winds from the north have begun to rapture the climate. Hospitals in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Wien have reported around 20 cases of hypothermia over the course of January alone, 9 of those resulting in amputation of limbs, and 2 cases of young children having passed away as paramedics arrived. The cause? Extremely low temperatures from winter winds blowing from the North Sea, Northern Taralus, and the Southern region of Komminland have gripped the environment for some time now, and those having caught hypothermia were not equipped with nothing more then a beanie and small coat.
As a response, the government has decided to begin a "coat drive" where anyone can donate excess winter clothing, whether that be clothes that no longer fit, or newly bought hats and other apparel for the purpose of donating. The aim is to provide those unable to afford excess winter clothing-- or those too stubborn to do so; will as the German government hopes, begin to bundle up while outside for a lengthy portion of time. Those who are curious as to where you can pick up the donated winter clothes can go to a local government building where a stall with a vendor will be ready to provide to those in need.
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Austria, Tirol
Leopard 2a7+ during maneuver runs over local cat, tank commander apologizes.
Local man begins trend called "ragdolling", where they would go out in public and comically collapse with a loud grunting noise in public.
Brandenburg, Berlin
Cerman tourist named Kahn Vick under custody by police after attacking woman for "violating his virginity" by reportedly winking at him.
Amazing discovery of 20 year old 'cryogenic freezing capsules' in abandoned floor of tower in downtown Berlin, authorities are unable to open or relocate the capsules without harming those inside, and capsules are set to open after "1000 years". So far those inside the capsules are unidentifiable due to dense layers of frost covering the inside.
With 2020 here, officials have begun discussing the future of warfare, and the further integration of drones and 'improved soldiers' into the Reichswehrmacht.
Military observers return from Mexico, analysts ecstatic about observers findings.
Nordamy, The Land of the Ephyral, Allyrije, and The franko-italian union
Telhárr Nasjonal
News in the National Interest
Decision '20: results
Following a tense night of coverage by all major news channels and one of the hardest fought campaigns, the world's largest electorate turned out from Srilánair to Seláhirn on a turnout of around 92% to not only decide who should govern the nation for the next 5 years but to also set a record for not only the highest turnout in Karthspiri history but the largest election in world history. Not only was this the largest count in our nation's history but the use of new digital counting systems assisted electoral officers and volunteers in counting the votes; making it one of the fastest with the last result coming in only 13 hours after the polls closed.
Analysts noted that, whilst high across the board by international standards, turnout was noticeably high in the northern strongholds of the National Front with many stations having to remain open after the 10pm deadline to allow those still in-line the time to vote. With issues from regional development to international stability having taken centre stage, the parties did indeed have quite a lot to fight about.
Results: Seats
This election, in terms of seats, is truly a historic one. For the first time in a Karthspiri election, one political party is able to form a Government with a working majority without support from any other party either through an informal agreement or coalition. In the 1000 seat Legislature the seats were awarded as follows:
Balth Nasjonal (National Front): 530
Aranárr'Nurhethi (Conservative Party): 68
Aranárr'Shalathi (Liberal Party): 31
Nyril Demokratii (New Democrats): 39
Sangrá'Váljuritti (Labour Party): 157
Andolrárr'vorossi (Red Movement): 41
Sár Karthspirije Verthraii Blok (All Karthspire Forward Bloc): 134
With the National Front able to form a Government by itself, their leader Kristina Larathael, visibly ecstatic at the result at her count last night, is expected to visit Her Majesty to form a Nationalist Majority Government with herself at its head.
Nordamy, The Land of the Ephyral, Nieuw zealandia, and The franko-italian union
The Nuakian Times: International Edition
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Amendment Proposal 3 Fails
After a shocking turn of events in last week's referendum, a whooping 72% of Nuakians voted in favor of keeping slavery in the law books inherited by the United Kingdom after a peaceful transition of power between the Tranquil Republic and the United Kingdom of Nuak. This is seen as a social shift in Nuak, as so called "Slave Training" and "Master School" has spiked online after many celebrities have been noticed with new slaves who willingly volunteered to work for them. The defeat is also a major blow to the Regino, as getting rid of slavery has been a key issue he's been vocal about for years.
Nordamy, Allyrije, and The franko-italian union
Telhárr Nasjonal
News in the National Interest
New Budget published
Following the Nationalist victory in the election, the budget promises of the National Front have begun to be enacted in full. Although the budget is, as usual, quite a long document filled with everything from taxes levied on daily products such as bread to the newly set up small business fund. Perhaps the big winner of this budget is the Ministry of War with the pre-election promises of PM Larathael relating to military expansion seemingly having been fulfilled with military spending being raised from 3% of GDP to 3.5%. In addition to this, the Government has sanctioned the creation of a Karthspiri Space Agency to be assigned under the new Department for Intergalactic Affairs which is to receive joint oversight from the Ministries of War and Exterior. Whilst the primary purpose of this new Space Agency will be science and civilian related, it will undoubtedly be leveraged to give the Empire a military advantage over its rivals.
Free Mexico News
Flooding Near The Canal. Rescue Crews Turned Back
The Rainy season has caused flooding in many parts of the country. The Panama Canal Zone near the Pacific Lock overflowed and did significant damage to an outpost. It was reported that people were injured and some died. Ambulances and Coast Guard troops attempted to enter the zone but, were harassed by ATCO troops. One ATCO soldier attempted to board an ambulance but, was pulled away despite his injuries. All resuce crews have stated they refuse to enter unless they be free from harassment from stationed troops.
Anarchapulco Success
The Anarhapulco Conference ended with fireworks and celebrations yesterday. Many projects were introduced including:
1. The Simón Cryptocurrency by Maximón
2. Free Schools by The Rothbard Foundation
3. Hemp As A Construction Material by Greenway
4. Cannabis As Medicine by Juarez Pharmaceutical Company
5. Privatized Welfare by St. John Foundation
Many of these ideas were put into a petition to be submitted to the Federal Council. Some foreign speakers did express fear of crossing back as they fear their government retaliation. One spraker from The Philadelphia Free Thinkers said
"I have no regrets about being a part of this conference. I do fear that my government will harass me for merely speaking about freedom. More than likely their cops will find a way to have me arrested for bogus charges. I will stand my ground if they shoot at me"
A woman from Nieuw Zealandia expressed her concerns about reentering her country
"I'll be stopped at the customs line and be bullied by the regime's crack troops. All for coming to Mexico. Those f*****s can't get their act together with negotiating peace! They only know how to intimidate!"
Church Begins Reforms
The Evangelical Lutheran Church made some reforms as a way to "Connect to the Grassroots of Mexico". One such reform is including Santa Muerte as a saint. Santa Muerte is the patron saint of workers, ancestors and "social outcasts".
Again, with RPing what our soldiers are doing/not doing...can you ask us first?
Republic of Washinton, Prusswitonsiakekingkailand, and Nieuw zealandia
What the hell is with all this "NZ did this, NZ did that"? First was the assault on rainbow city which I never agreed to nor RPd hinting at and now this customs line BS? Also, we do not allow travel to Mexico...
Isn't his article supposed to be bias against ATCO & their allies though?
There is bias news. We all do it and that's fair. And then there is controlling other player's property(troops, specific person, etc.) to support the narrative that you want to set. This is the second time he's done it. First he reported out of the blue that ATCO had withdrawn, when that was never the case.
Again, I have little issue with Nord reporting that my guys did some mean-spirited stuff. But he has to ask first. Just like I wouldn't just come out of nowhere and say that "Confederate border guards were caught moving our border indicators" without actually reaching out to Nord about it first. It's just common courtesy in NS RP.
Prusswitonsiakekingkailand and Nordamy
bUt WhY dO tHe MeAnIeHeAdS iN aTcO hAvE dUmB dUmB's wItH gUn GuNs In ThE (totally not illegally invaded, conquered and totally not incredibly important) pAnAmA cAnAl?
KiwiNews
KomminCoffee Established NZ Chain
Komminland's world-renowned KomminCoffee franchise of coffee shops has established a chain in Nieuw Zealandia. Stores have been opened in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. If these initial outlets are successful, more will come in the future.
"The Nieuw Zealandian government always wants to ensure that the country is seen as open to foreign investment. And what better way to display this openness than allowing KomminCoffee to set up outlets? Hopefully, there will be more in the future."
- Joint statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and The Treasury
Centrists to Support National?
With the general election coming up this October, rumours have begun spreading that the Centrist Party is going to support National. Whilst this has not yet been confirmed, many believe it to be true as the Centrists and National agreed on many things, including doctor-assisted suicide and increasing military funding.
Meanwhile, Liberal has been losing approval ratings, dropping to 14% in yesterday's Colmar Brunton Poll.
It's not an invasion if we were there long before the Confederacy of Nordamy was formed.
Notice from RP Administration
I am stepping down as RP Admin today. The new RP Admin position will be filled jointly by Ascoobis and Ephyra, so please give them your warm welcome. Although the vote ended in a tie (6-6), had all the candidates voted for themselves (which was allowed but nobody did it anyway), Ascoobis and Ephyra would have won.
It has been an honor serving you all as RP Admin. CoDN Onward, Forevermore!
Nordamy, The Land of the Ephyral, Allyrije, and Nieuw zealandia
Dietsland Times
The Dutch government announced to finish the construction of the Markerwaard polder. The construction of Markerwaard would have resulted in the near-total reclamation of the Markermeer. Cornelis Lely's plan projected a polder in the south-west of the Zuiderzee, originally named Hoornsche Polder, referring to Hoorn, then simply "Southwest Polder". Later the name was changed to Markerwaard Polder, after the island of Marken. However, reclamation of three other polders took place first, and preparations for the Markerwaard were being made while draining of the northeast and southeast polders (today's Flevoland) were underway.
In 1941 work for this project started; about 2 km of a dike north of Marken was built. It would have had an area of nearly 600 km2. Later, it was decided that the Flevopolder should have priority. In 1957, the island of Marken was connected to mainland Holland. In 1976 the dam Houtribdijk connecting Enkhuizen and Lelystad was completed, a necessary step in the construction of Markerwaard, the dikes for the bordering lakes were still to be completed. However the entire project became mired in political and environmental controversy. In the late 1970s, the project was revised down leaving wide bordering lakes between the polder and North Holland. Marken would remain a peninsula, unlike on the original project. At this stage, the Markerwaard would have had an area of 410 km2.
As of 1961 Markerwaard was expected to be finished in 1978. In 1998 the plan was revived and the debate on a final decision regarding it took over twenty years. The questions concerned the need, on one side, for more agricultural areas, new residential subdivisions, and a new airport to relieve pressure on Schiphol. On the other side of the debate were primarily ecological issues. Finally, in 2020, it was decided to build this polder. The polder is expected to be finished in 2025.
CENTRAL INFORMATION SERVICE
NATIONAL INSIGHT - WORLDWIDE COVERAGE
2020 - April - 02
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ELECTION CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED
The upcoming decennial elections have seen the candidates for all offices name themselves, with particular focus upon the four named candidates for the Archonship, currently held by His Honor, Lykos Likinios Laerthos. Candidates are expected to begin campaigning shortly, to win enough support to command the Senate and Freeborn Landholders of Ephyra for the next ten years as Archon.
- All four candidates have enjoyed back-to-back electoral success from moment of entry, rising up the ranks of political office to be eligible to stand for the Archonship. They are Artalenion Kalios Bareris, Telemanthys Gorgosios Lenaleos, Aethys Arios Taentalor, and Rhadaegos Lukerios Lenennis.
- All four hail from long-established political families, with Telemanthys Gorgosios Lenaleos in particular, being able to claim direct descent from Anomedes Gorgosios Lenaleos Asalinos, saviour of the Freehold during the Great War. Whomever wins, they shall inherit leadership in a world of increasing polarisation as new alliances and blocs take shape in opposition to one another, in which Ephyra has a variety of choices to male.
Ascoobis and Allyrije
The Republic Times
Deadlock leads to dead serious gestures
With the collapse of the Mexican government and the rebels in power, negotiations have broken down between the nations of ATCO and the new Mexican government over the status of the Panama Canal. Negotiations have been in a constant deadlock for over a week with no signs of either side giving in at the tables. Then, just two days ago the Mexican government has declared that all ATCO troops must leave the country and hand over the Panama Canal zone to the new Mexican Government.
With this new and aggressive stance, the nations of ATCO have been forced to resort to gunboat diplomacy to keep the vital canal open to commerce and military traffic. This morning, the President has ordered the 19th Airborne Division to deploy to the Canal zone to strengthen defenses along the Washingtonian sector of the canal. With this will bring the troops strength along the canal to well over 40,000 along the canal and the sectors that ATCO troops had advanced to around the zone during the rebellion. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff has also stated that:
"Washingtonian, as well as other ATCO and ATCO allied troops will hold their ground against aggression by the new Mexican government. This is a government that has refused to cooperate at even the most basic levels, and now threatens the security of the entire region and it's global economic impact. With this, additional forces may be sent to the zone in the near future."
It has also been declared the port of Veracruz will be blockaded by the Washingtonian Navy in order to prevent potential reinforcements from nations that have pledged their support to the new government.
Prusswitonsiakekingkailand, Nordamy, Allyrije, and Nieuw zealandia
Free Mexico News
Navy and Coast Guard Deployed
The Mexican Coast Guard reported ATCO ships from Washington from the Rainbow City outpost in the Pacific and from the Veracruz station. Ships and troops have bee scrambled to respond to possible hostile aggression. The Mexican Air Force is on emergency standby with destroy orders in case ATCO troops open fire.
The Navy and Coast Guard have a "No shoot" order but will respond when provoked. An emergency diplomatic team is being assembled to negotiate this provocation from ATCO. In a statement from the Federal Council
"These actions are completely uncalled for and is dangerous. We ask that your troops leave these zones of illegal occupation. Our soldiers will not shoot you but will watch you.
Attacking our soldiers will be met with fire and fury. I have no desire to mince words, we will defend ourselves and you will be met with fire and fury."
Emergenjon!
Emergency!
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The Port Cities of Veracruz and the Panama Canal Zone have been blockaded and occupied by hostile forces. The Federal and National Council have declared a state of emergency for the entire country. The occupied zones are under a no movement alert. All police officers are asked to go to your emergency posts and wait for orders. Civil Defense will set up emergency shelters in case fighting breaks out.
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Obey all orders from local authorities
Disobey or ignore any orders from hostiles. They have no authority over you. If you spot any misbehaving, report them to the police IMMEDIATELY!
Stay Indoors!
Stay Safe!
Fordate Adendřrs!
Fordate Segurer!
Ascoobian News Network
BREAKING NEWS
The situation continues to deteriorate in Panama. The Confederate Government in Nordamy declares a state of emergency over the arrival of Washintonian reinforcements. Civilians are being evacuated to shelters and the newly-formed and inexperienced Nord Armed forces are mobilized.
Meanwhile, Ascoobis announces that its Governative could spare no more troops to the ATCO's toe-hold in Panama, not wishing for Ascoobis' military responsibilities to spread the army too thin. However, the state expresses confidence in its 22nd Mechanized Brigade, which has been fortified in the Panama Canal Zone for these long months. The situation at the border is an entirely different matter. All continental civilian flights have been grounded. The 20th and 21st Brigades of the 1st Army remain at the Nord-Ascoobian Border, the entire 2nd Corps has been mobilized to reinforce them. Reconnisance flights are flying around the clock both in Panama and on mainland Ascoobis.
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500km Southwest of the Panama Canal Zone
The 3rd Carrier Battle Group lies in wait, hugging the Paglaumian coast. F-18E Super Hornets on the deck of the latest addition to Ascoobis' arsenal, CC-50, a derivative of Washinton's Ford-Class. Naval aviators onboard their fully-loaded fighters fidget. Waiting for the order to take-off towards the Panama Canal, realizing that the arrival of said order would mean that all nations involved had passed the point of no return and hostilities had already commenced.
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The ATCO sector of the Panama Canal Zone
Private Randal Williams exited the small, stuffy pillbox as his 12-hour shift had ended and he was dismissed. As a student of history, he used his walk back to the barracks to reflect on the irony of the unit's current woes. A hundred years ago tanks were pioneered to break the stalemate caused by the trenches of mechanized warfare. Yet now roughly half of his brigade's tanks are little more than awkwardly stationary turrets in the sea of reinforced concrete that is "Lennox's Wall", a series of hastily strung defensive positions that have in the last few months grown into a monster of a defensive position, a true dedication towards the philosophy of defense in depth. Williams was almost assured that the draining task of assaulting the position will prevent further violence. Almost....He looked up to the sky, where Ascoobian F-17s are aggressively buzzing and harassing the patrolling Nord fighters.
"F*cking flyboys are gonna get us all killed."
Yet he couldn't really blame them. Up until the vague promise of an influx of Washintonian troops, morale had been at an all-time low as the conflict the 22nd Mechanized Brigade and its supporting aerial elements been fighting nearly non-stop for months-on-end continued to drag on. Unlike in the armies of Ascoobis' allies, Ascoobian units are rarily rotated out and are forced to fight until the unit is ineffective. There had even been incidents of harassment against civilians and aid groups(All swiftly put down). As capable and experienced as they were, most men just wanted to leave already and see their families. Yet, until the cushy politicians worked out some kind of deal, that wasn't going to happen any time soon. Like always, Ascoobis' finest will have to endure.
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Caracas, Paglaum
A grey Ascoobian C-40 Clipper roughly touches down on the pavement at the city's International Airport. It was unprofessional and below what one would expect of a crew serving in the Ascoobian Air Force, but none of that mattered right now. Ascoobis' diplomat delegation had arrived early for the planned conference to be hosted by the Paglaumians. The matter in Panama had to be resolved before it came to serious blows, the lives of millions, even billions are at stake.
Taralus, Nordamy, and The Land of the Ephyral
Just Outside of The Panama Canal Zone
Pvt. Hernandez stared down a group of Ascoobian troops and made the "watching you" motion before returning to just staring them down. A student of psychology in his previous life, he was enjoying this. Prior to the war he would people watch for fun, observe people's behaviors, try to elicit a response. All he saw was fear and tension. Above ATCO and Mexican jets performed elaborate maneuvers almost like ballet. Crossing each others paths, probably give each other the finger, and keep watch. He knew both side's aircraft had a full payload with someone's name on it. He hoped his name wasn't on anyone's bomb. A fighter buzzed his ship almost hitting it
"Hey watch it punta! You almost caused another war!" he shouted at the jet.
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Free Mexico News
Tensions continue to mount in the canal and in Veracruz as more Mexican troops were deployed early this morning. Federal Police have placed the occupied zones on lockdown and are readying ships to meet the ATCO ships in both zones. All armed civilians will be asked to assist as the Civilian Militia Act requires if fighting were to break out. A diplomatic team has been assembled and will place a call to the leaders of the occupying nations. Other port cities are also on lockdown and have cutters posted. These ships have orders to block other possible invading ships from getting too close.
The allied nation of France has placed reserve troops on emergency standby and will deploy to assist
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Caracas, Paglaum
A Boeing VC-25 touched down at the airport as two Mexican fighters banked right and flew back to Mexico. They were taking no chances with this negotiation. The diplomatic team made their way from the plane to the convoy under intense security. With a fear of assassination and possible war on the horizon, they weren't taking chances. The head diplomat picked up his briefcase of talking points for the meeting. The fools from the old team were to blame and were fired. One fool even used his child as a bargaining chip. It was just as well as the other side used fools to try to justify their points in keeping their Mexican ATCO precious lake despite air travel being much cheaper. They made their way to the site.
OOC: This would be less expensive if transported by aircraft?
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KiwiNews
Tensions Rise
Tensions between the American Treaty Coalition Organisation and the Mexican Rebels have escalated drastically.
It all started when the Washingtonian Navy advanced into rebel waters and blockaded the port of Veracruz and the Panama Canal Zone. This was met with the mobilisation of the Mexican Coast Guard and the scrambling of the rest of the newly-formed Mexican Armed Forces. Ascoobis supports Washington but can spare no reinforcements. However, units already deployed around the Panama Canal Zone and the border have been placed on high alert and reserve elements and rear echelons have been mobilised.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has stated that the government has no intentions to get involved. However, Minister of Defence Nicolas Fletcher has placed the Defence Force on standby, should a conflict erupt.
Despite what Mexican propaganda networks have said, the Department of Internal Affairs has denied penalising those who support the Mexican Rebels. Minister of Internal Affairs James Finch has said that 'the allegations are no more than falsities spread by the anarchists in an attempt to destabilise Nieuw Zealandia'.
William Davis for Second Term?
Earlier this year, Colmar Brunton polls showed that the Centrist Party is gaining more support. Commentators believed that this is because tensions had de-escalated and National's tough policies were no longer necessary. However, with the growing situation in and around Mexico, Centrist support has stopped increasing.
Telhárr Nasjonal
News in the National Interest
Mexico; have we reached boiling point?
Having long been the tinderbox of the Americas, the Mexican Confederacy has taken yet another turn towards further isolation in-relation to their post-war recovery effort; bankrolled in large part thanks to Karthspiri donations and tax money. The situation, as per usual, has been worsened and further stabilisation efforts halted, in large part, due to the unnecessary interference of ATCO nations, notably the Republic of Washington, within the framework of the internal political workings of the Mexican Confederacy.
With the blockading of the Panama Canal as well as the port of Veracruz, Karthspiri troops have been seen on the streets of the city of Veracruz providing security and immediate reinforcement to the local Mexican garrison in-case of any ATCO offensive action. As well as Veracruz, the Karthspiri Armed Forces also operate two other bases in Mexico which have been left mostly unaffected by the blockade.
In response to this action, the Prime Minister's Office announced that, whilst all efforts would be made to defuse and cool down the situation as well as reach an agreement preventing the future weaponisation of the Canal by any party, the Karthspiri Empire is ready, willing and able to honour the commitments it made to the Mexican Confederacy in the Karthspiri-Mexican friendship treaty wherein the Empire promises to uphold the "Political, Territorial and Economic integrity" of the Mexican Confederacy. In keeping with this announcement, the Prime Minister has summoned the Washingtonian Ambassador to explain the actions of their nation in the region as well as having, reportedly, requested the arrangement of bilateral meetings between herself and Washingtonian President Donald F. Ailles.
New PM by 2025
In a speech to this year's National Front Party Conference, Prime Minister, and National Front leader, Kristina Larathael, promised to the party that, although she would serve her full term until 2025, she would not continue as Prime Minister past that point; promising to step down as party leader by 2023 to allow a new leader to come in and lead the party in the 2025 election while she remains as Prime Minister until that election. This would mean that Mrs Larathael would become the longest serving PM in Karthspiri history, serving 10 years, provided that an attempt to remove her from the post of Prime Minister is not made after she steps down as party leader; unlikely due to the respect and authority she commands within the party that, over the years, she has moulded into her own.
Nordamy and Nieuw zealandia
Huh, guys. There isn't a city named Caracas in Paglaum. Since we're a French colony, after all. No Spanish names. No problem with that one, though. As I didn't say anything.
That said, our capital is in RL Bogotá. If a meeting's gonna be had there. It's called Arcadie in this universe.
Also, not sure about the fighter planes. Are they usually brought at all, to neutral, negotiating round?
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