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Meeting Invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 18 September 2025 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 15, 2025

Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly Call is scheduled on Thursday, 18 September 2025 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. Details to follow shortly! Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>

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Sharing My Article on Submarine Cable Cuts and Internet Sustainability
by Mohammad Abdul Haque Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 15, 2025

Dear Colleagues, I hope this message finds you well. I would like to share with you my recent article titled *“Submarine Cable Cuts and the Future of a Sustainable Internet”*, which was published on LinkedIn. The article reflects my observations on the increasing challenges caused by submarine cable cuts, their implications for Internet resilience, and the need for sustainable approaches to ensure a robust and inclusive digital future — with particular relevance to the Asia Pacific region. Here is the link to the article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/submarine-cable-cuts-future-sustainable-inte… I would be grateful for any feedback or perspectives from this community. Best regards, *Anu* -------------------------- *Mohammad Abdul Haque* *Secretary General | Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum |* *Member** | **MSG** | **Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum** |* *Executive Editor | The Monthly Computer Jagat |* *Chairman **| Arpon Communication Limited |* *General Body Member** | FBCCI ** |*

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*REGISTER* ALAC & GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 11 September 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 11, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/VMvfT0dQR8agFjsmZmtTTw Interpretation (integrated via zoom): English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our sixth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series, on the WSIS+20 Zero Draft (Internet Governance section), scheduled on Thursday, 11 September 2025 at 16:00 UTC. The session will present the Zero Draft of the WSIS+20 Outcome Document and examine the next steps of the WSIS+20 Review preparatory process. Guest speaker: Alexey Trepykhalin, Sr. Manager, IGO and Government Engagement. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/yc7mbeec Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAwH Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/VMvfT0dQR8agFjsmZmtTTw These briefing sessions will be held monthly and provide a valuable platform to discuss key regulatory and geopolitical developments and foster collaboration across regions. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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REGISTER / Meeting Invitation: Sixth APRALO Policy Forum Fireside Chat: "Let’s Talk About Participating in ICANN Working Groups” on Thursday, 2 October 2025 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 11, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

Sixth APRALO Policy Forum Fireside Chat: "Let’s Talk About Participating in ICANN Working Groups” Thursday, 2 October 2025 at 06:00 UTC PLEASE REGISTER TO JOIN AND SHARE THIS INVITATION WITH ALL! Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/zSgmfwyhSemz2GbuDPg-Bw English only Dear All, You are invited to participate in the sixth APRALO Policy Forum Fireside Chat: “Let’s Talk About Participating in ICANN Working Groups” on 2 October 2025 at 06:00 UTC for 75 minutes, where the moderator will be chatting with Cheryl Langdon-Orr, Satish Babu, Maureen Hilyard and Amrita Choudhury about their experiences participating in various ICANN working groups. ZOOM Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/zSgmfwyhSemz2GbuDPg-Bw (you MUST register to join!) *** After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the meeting.*** For other times: https://tinyurl.com/4mfut53f Agenda and joining details: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/RQBuH APRALO Fireside Chats Wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/TQ3CCw APRALO Policy Forum Wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/TwDQC Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>

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APRALO Policy Forum Fireside Chat: Let's Talk About Participating in ICANN Working Groups.
by ICANN Policy Calendar Sept. 11, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

Sixth APRALO Policy Forum Fireside Chat: "Let’s Talk About Participating in ICANN Working Groups” Thursday, 2 October 2025 at 06:00 UTC PLEASE REGISTER TO JOIN AND SHARE THIS INVITATION WITH ALL! Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/zSgmfwyhSemz2GbuDPg-Bw English only Dear All, You are invited to participate in the sixth APRALO Policy Forum Fireside Chat: “Let’s Talk About Participating in ICANN Working Groups” on 2 October 2025 at 06:00 UTC for 75 minutes, where the moderator will be chatting with Cheryl Langdon-Orr, Satish Babu, Maureen Hilyard and Amrita Choudhury about their experiences participating in various ICANN working groups. ZOOM Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/zSgmfwyhSemz2GbuDPg-Bw (you MUST register to join!) *** After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the meeting.*** For other times: https://tinyurl.com/4mfut53f Agenda and joining details: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/RQBuH APRALO Fireside Chats Wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/TQ3CCw APRALO Policy Forum Wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/TwDQC Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>

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STARTING in 15 mins / *REGISTRATION* APRALO Policy Forum Webinar: "Statement Development: Two Case Studies" on Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 10, 2025

Sept. 10, 2025

Dear All, APRALO Policy Forum Webinar: "Statement Development: Two Case Studies" is scheduled on Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/mut7wnuz [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/mut7wnuz__;!!PtGJab4!_zto1q8…> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/Y4BwGQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/Y4B…> Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/wc4RcQRQSn-bDDrUqsbRoQ [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/wc4RcQRQS…> (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.) APRALO Policy Forum Wiki Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOrdBg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOr…> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!_zto1q8ku…>

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REMINDER - *registration* APRALO Policy Forum Webinar: "Statement Development: Two Case Studies" on Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 9, 2025

Sept. 9, 2025

Dear All, APRALO Policy Forum Webinar: "Statement Development: Two Case Studies" is scheduled on Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/mut7wnuz The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/Y4BwGQ Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/wc4RcQRQSn-bDDrUqsbRoQ (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.) APRALO Policy Forum Wiki Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOrdBg Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>

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ICANN Community Digest - NEW: Request for Applicant Guidebook related sessions at ICANN84
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 5, 2025

Sept. 5, 2025

*NOTE* IMPORTANT – ICANN85 Community Forum in Mumbai, India (7-12 March 2026) · Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN85 in APRALO See details under Information Sharing below! [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=5ed3aa48-793c-47fe-8f97-c1a14aa1712b…] Thursday, 04 September 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…> The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN84 · NEW: Request for Applicant Guidebook related sessions at ICANN84 · ICANN84 Time Change Notice · Apply Now! ICANN84 Community Childcare Grants · Now Available: ICANN84 Frequently Asked Questions Page Information Sharing · NEW: Updated: How ICANN Implemented the Registration Data Policy Into Operational Practice · Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN85 Next Round · ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · Call for ASP Mentors 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · Functional Model for Root Server System Governance · Registration Data Request Service Standing Cmte. Report for GNSO Council Review · Second Draft of the RIR Governance Document Events · These events occur in September 2025. ICANN84 NEW: Request for Applicant Guidebook related sessions at ICANN84 ICANN’s New gTLD Program team will be available to provide updates on Applicant Guidebook topics to the interested parties during ICANN84. If you would like the team to join any of your sessions, please send an email to nextround_policyimplementation(a)icann.org<mailto:nextround_policyimplementation@icann.org> indicating which topics you would like to be briefed on and during which session no later than 24 September 2025. ICANN84 Time Change Notice On Sunday, 26 October 2025 the time zone in Dublin, Ireland will change from Irish Standard Time (UTC+1) to Greenwich Mean Time, back one hour (UTC+0). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…> Apply Now! ICANN84 Community Childcare Grants Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants with children 12 years old or younger who meet the criteria and will incur expenses associated with babysitting or childcare services. DEADLINE: Friday, 12 September 2025, at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…> Now Available: ICANN84 Frequently Asked Questions Page Please find the FAQs for ICANN84 here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…>. Information Sharing NEW: Updated: How ICANN Implemented the Registration Data Policy Into Operational Practice This blog highlights key operational improvements that were made to implement the Registration Data Policy. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…> Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN85 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is calling for applications [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…> for NextGen@ICANN Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…> participants to attend the ICANN85 Community Forum in Mumbai, India, from 7–12 March 2026. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…> Next Round ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics ICANN org is developing supplemental, complementary materials to aid prospective generic top-level domain (gTLD) applicants in understanding the Next Round application requirements, and how to navigate the application and evaluation processes. Blog [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…> Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…>. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo(a)icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram(a)icann.org<mailto:engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org>. Call for ASP Mentors ICANN is seeking volunteer mentors who would like to offer their expertise to supported applicants as part of the ASP in the new gTLD Program: Next Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…>. ICANN is looking for mentors who can share insights and experience across ICANN Languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish) to support diverse gTLD applicants. Mentors may play a role in: advising applicants on navigating the gTLD application process and DNS industry; identifying resources; providing guidance; sharing experiences as appropriate; and helping supported applicants navigate the ICANN community and Public Meetings. If you or someone in your network might be interested, please refer to the mentor registration announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…> for more information. Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. Action Items NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations The NextGen@ICANN Program is seeking nominations for three (3) positions in the 2026 Mentor Program. These mentors will guide the NextGen participants through the mentorship process during the ICANN85-87 meetings. ICANN will provide travel funding for the appointed mentors to attend these meetings. Each Supporting Organization (SO) and Advisory Committee (AC) is invited to nominate one individual for a total of three spots. Nominations can include program alumni, and we encourage the selection of active community members who are passionate about mentoring students. SOs and ACs can also choose to renominate previous mentors. Please note that individual self-nominations will not be accepted. All nominations must be submitted by Friday, 7 November 2025 to Fernanda Iunes at fernanda.iunes(a)icann.org. If we receive nominations from more than three SOs/ACs, they will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, but ICANN org will prioritize groups that have not had mentors in the past. ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…>. Then, make sure to read the short content guide [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment Functional Model for Root Server System Governance [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 11 August 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 22 September 2025 Registration Data Request Service Standing Cmte. Report for GNSO Council Review [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…> Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 19 August 2025 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…> Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 29 September 2025 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…> Second Draft of the RIR Governance Document [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 28 August 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Friday, 07 November 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…>. Events These events occur in September 2025. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…>. · Domain Summit Europe-London 2025 · WSIS+20 Outreach Network: Zero Draft Webinars · APNIC60 · AP* Meeting (Sep 2025) · DNS-Dagen · ICANN Technical Training Europe: Extended DNS Errors · Missions with a Dot: Your Cause, Your Domain Name · 2025 Columbia University Career & Networking Expo · 2025 Indigenous Connectivity Summit · Albuquerque NOG · Australian Internet Governance Forum (auIGF 2025) · ICANN Webinar Series for Europe: WSIS+20-Why it Matters Volume 7, Issue 66 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…> | Next Issue: Monday, 08 September STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o_HmVDd…>

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Last Reminder: Invitation to APAC Webinar on ICANN’s Applicant Support Program (ASP), 3 Sep 2025 at 05:00 UTC
by Justine Chew Sept. 3, 2025

Sept. 3, 2025

This webinar starts in less than 2 hours. If you would like to attend it, kindly note that *pre-registration <https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zs1c7B-9RXWFsUkP4mmh6w> is required* Kind regards, Justine On Wed, 27 Aug 2025 at 16:15, Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear colleagues, > > For the first time in over a decade, businesses, communities, regional and > local governments, non-profits, and other organizations will have the > opportunity to apply for a new generic top-level domain (gTLD). A TLD is > the part of a web address that comes after the last dot. For example, in > www.icann.org, “.org” is the TLD. > > TLDs are unique digital assets that can be used to serve diverse cultural, > geographic, linguistic, and professional communities, and provide a unique > and secure space for customers and constituents online. Today there are > more than 1,200 new gTLDs representing brands and businesses like > .microsoft and .toyota, cities and regions like .amsterdam, and communities > like .kids. Plus, there are gTLDs available in different scripts > representing many languages. > > The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is the > organization that coordinates the Internet’s Domain Name System. > > ICANN <http://www.icann.org/>, in partnership with the Asian, > Australasian and Pacific Islands Regional At-Large Organization (APRALO) > <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoDdBg>, will host a > webinar mainly for prospective and current applicants from the Asia Pacific > to learn more about the resources available to help with the ASP and gTLD > application processes. > > The webinar will cover: > > - > > How a gTLD can be used to create a meaningful and trusted digital > space. > - > > The availability of financial and non-financial assistance through the > Applicant Support Program including information on how to apply and qualify > for support. > - > > Introductions to volunteer professional service providers and mentors, > willing to provide general business support, application assistance, or > technical assistance. > - > > Key dates and milestones ahead. > > > *Join us on 3 September 2025 at 05:00 UTC. Pre-registration > <https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zs1c7B-9RXWFsUkP4mmh6w> is > required.* > > Please feel free to share this invitation with interested persons, > especially from the APAC region. > > > Kind regards, > > APRALO Leadership Team > > >

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APRALO Bytes - WSIS+20, 2 Sep 2025
by Justine Chew Sept. 2, 2025

Sept. 2, 2025

Dear all, We are pleased to release this week's *APRALO Byte*, which is on the topic of *WSIS+20*, published at https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/APRALO/pages/412844037/AP… (click on 'Read more'). In brief, we draw attention to the *recently released WSIS+20 Zero Draft*, for which written comments are being invited up to 26 Sep. More details are in the Byte. Kind regards, APRALO Leadership Team ---------------------- *APRALO Bytes* (see: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/BYCbG) is aimed at keeping the community apprised of issues or topics of importance to the At-Large and/or APRALO community in a manner that is issue/topic-focused, informative yet lightweight, while encouraging community interest and discourse in such issues/topics. Feedback and contributions are welcomed; please reach out if you wish to contribute a Byte.

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