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    let s=true;
    if(cb!=='all'&&e.dataset.bias!==cb)s=false;
    if(cr!=='all'&&e.dataset.region!==cr)s=false;
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}

// Build stamp for cache verification
const BUILD_ID = '20260307-150000';
console.log('[NC Swarm] Build:', BUILD_ID);
console.log('[NC Swarm] Loaded at:', new Date().toISOString());
</script>
<div id="build-stamp" style="position:fixed;bottom:4px;right:4px;font-size:10px;color:#999;opacity:0.6;z-index:9999;font-family:monospace;">Build: 2026-03-07 v1500</div>
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