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[itclabs]

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[8techlabs-blog]

How to Balance Fixing Performance Issues and Adding New Features in Web Applications?

In today’s digital landscape, web applications are essential for business operations, marketing, and consumer involvement. As organizations expand and consumer expectations rise, development teams are frequently confronted with the difficult task of balancing two key priorities: addressing performance issues and introducing new features.

While boosting performance improves the user experience and increases efficiency, new features are required to remain competitive and meet market demands. Prioritizing one over the other, on the other hand, might have negative consequences—performance concerns can lead to a poor user experience while failing to innovate can result in a competitive disadvantage.

This blog delves into how to balance improving performance and introducing new features to web apps, allowing firms to satisfy technical and market demands efficiently.

Why Balancing Performance and New Features Is Crucial

A web application‘s success depends on both its performance and its features. However, relying entirely on one might result in imbalances that impair both user happiness and business progress. 

Performance:Performance is an important component that directly influences user retention and happiness. Users can become frustrated and leave if the application has slow loading times, crashes, or problems. Ensuring that your web application runs smoothly is essential since 53% of mobile consumers would quit a site that takes more than three seconds to load. 

New Features:On the other hand, constantly adding new features keeps users interested and promotes your company as innovative. New features generate growth by attracting new consumers and retaining existing ones who want to experience the most recent changes.

The dilemma is deciding when to prioritize bug fixes over new feature development. A poor balance can harm both performance and innovation, resulting in a subpar user experience and stagnation. 

Common Performance Issues in Web Applications

Before balancing performance and features, it’s important to understand the common performance issues that web applications face:

Slow Load Times: Slow pages lead to higher bounce rates and lost revenue.

Server Downtime: Frequent server outages impact accessibility and trust.

Poor Mobile Optimization: A significant portion of web traffic comes from mobile devices and apps that aren’t optimized for mobile fail to reach their potential.

Security Vulnerabilities: Data breaches and security flaws harm credibility and user trust.

Bugs and Glitches: Software bugs lead to poor user experiences, especially if they cause the app to crash or become unresponsive.

Strategic Approaches to Fixing Performance Issues

When performance issues develop, they must be handled immediately to guarantee that the online application functions properly. Here are techniques for improving performance without delaying new feature development: 

Prioritize Critical Issues:Tackle performance issues that have the most significant impact first, such as slow loading times or security vulnerabilities. Use analytics to identify bottlenecks and determine which areas require urgent attention. 

Use a Continuous Improvement Process:Continuously monitor and optimize the application’s performance. With tools like Google PageSpeed Insights, you can track performance metrics and make incremental improvements without major overhauls. 

Optimize Database Queries:Slow database queries are one of the leading causes of web app performance issues. Optimize queries and ensure that the database is indexed properly for faster access and retrieval of data. 

Reduce HTTP Requests:The more requests a page makes to the server, the slower it loads. Minimize requests by reducing file sizes, combining CSS and JavaScript files, and utilizing caching.

  5. Leverage Caching and CDNs:       Use caching strategies and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to deliver content quickly to users by storing files in multiple locations globally.

Why Adding New Features is Essential for Growth

 In the rapidly changing digital environment, businesses must continually innovate to stay relevant. Adding new features is key to maintaining a competitive edge and enhancing user engagement. Here’s why:

User Expectations:Today’s consumers expect personalized experiences and constant innovation. Failure to add new features can lead to customer churn, as users may feel your web application no longer meets their needs.

Market Differentiation:Introducing new features allows your application to stand out in the marketplace. Unique functionalities can set your app apart from competitors, attracting new users and increasing customer loyalty.

Increased Revenue Opportunities:New features can lead to additional revenue streams. For example, adding premium features or new integrations can boost the app’s value and lead to increased sales or subscription rates.

  4. Feedback-Driven Innovation:       New features are often driven by user feedback. By continuously developing and adding features, you create a feedback loop that improves the overall user experience and fosters customer                 satisfaction.

Read More: https://8techlabs.com/how-to-balance-fixing-performance-issues-and-adding-new-features-in-web-applications-to-meet-market-demands-and-enhance-user-experience/

[reasonsforhope]

Article | Paywall-Free

"The Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule Tuesday [October 8, 2024] requiring water utilities to replace all lead pipes within a decade, a move aimed at eliminating a toxic threat that continues to affect tens of thousands of American children each year.

The move, which also tightens the amount of lead allowed in the nation’s drinking water, comes nearly 40 years after Congress determined that lead pipes posed a serious risk to public health and banned them in new construction.

Research has shown that lead, a toxic contaminant that seeps from pipes into the drinking water supply, can cause irreversible developmental delays, difficulty learning and behavioral problems among children. In adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lead exposure can cause increased blood pressure, heart disease, decreased kidney function and cancer.

But replacing the lead pipes that deliver water to millions of U.S. homes will cost tens of billions of dollars, and the push to eradicate them only gathered momentum after a water crisis in Flint, Mich., a decade ago exposed the extent to which children remain vulnerable to lead poisoning through tap water...

The groundbreaking regulation, called the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, will establish a national inventory of lead service lines and require that utilities take more aggressive action to remove lead pipes on homeowners’ private property. It also lowers the level of lead contamination that will trigger government enforcement from 15 parts per billion (ppb) to 10 ppb.

The rule also establishes the first-ever national requirement to test for lead in schools that rely on water from public utilities. It mandates thatwater systems screen all elementary and child-care facilities, where those who are the most vulnerable to lead’s effects — young children — are enrolled, and that they offer testing to middle and high schools.

The White House estimates that more than 9 million homes across the country are still supplied by lead pipelines, which are the leading source of lead contamination through drinking water. The EPA has projected that replacing all of them could cost at least $45 billion.

Lead pipes were initially installed in cities decades ago because they were cheaper and more malleable, but the heavy metal can wear down and corrode over time. President Joe Biden has made replacing them one of his top environmental priorities, securing $15 billion to give states over five years through the bipartisan infrastructure law and vowing to rid the country of lead pipes by 2031. The administration has spent $9 billion so far — enough to replace up to 1.7 million lead pipes, the administration said.

On Tuesday, the administration said it was providing an additional $2.6 billion in funding for pipe replacement. Over 367,000 lead pipes have been replaced nationwide since Biden took office, according to White House officials, affecting nearly 1 million people...

Environmental advocates said that former president Donald Trump, who issued much more modest revisions to the lead and copper rule just days before Biden took office, would have a hard time reversing the new standards.

Erik Olson, the senior strategic director for health at the Natural Resources Defense Council, said that the Safe Drinking Water Act has provisions prohibiting weakening the health protections of existing standards...

Olson added that the rule “represents a major victory for public health” and will protect millions of people “whose health is threatened every time they fill a glass from the kitchen sink contaminated by lead.”

“While the rule is imperfect and we still have more to do, this is by far the biggest step towards eliminating lead in tap water in over three decades,” he said."

-via The Washington Post, October 8, 2024

[gleecus-techlabs-blogs]

CICD introduces agile practices to the product development culture and brings in interesting features like automated builds, automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous testing. The CICD pipeline is a significant feature of the broader DevOps/ DevSecOps framework.

[dandelionsresilience]

Dandelion News - April 1-7

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1. Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100

“Mommy, the female tortoise, is considered one of the most genetically valuable Galapagos tortoises in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ species survival plan. [… T]he zoo said it is ��overjoyed” at the arrivals of the four hatchlings, a first in its more than 150-year history.”

2. Massachusetts home-electrification pilot could offer a national model

“In total, the program is providing free or heavily subsidized solar panels and heat pumps to 55 participating households, 12 of which also received batteries at no cost. […] It’s a strategy that program planners hope can help address the disproportionate energy burden felt by lower-income residents of the region[….]”

3. National Park Rangers rebel against queer erasure on Trans Day of Visibility

“[… A] group of over 1,000 off-duty, fired, and retired National Park Service employees launched Rangers Uncensored, an online archive that restores and amplifies LGBTQ+ stories quietly scrubbed from government websites since President Donald Trump’s second inauguration.”

4. World's largest wildlife crossing reaches critical milestone

“Over the next few days they'll be adding 6,000 cubic yards of specially manufactured soil to cover the crossing, a mix of sand, silt and clay inoculated with a bit of compost and hyperlocal mycorrhizal fungi, carefully designed and tested to mimic the biological makeup of native soils around the site.“

5. Bipartisan bill to boost green building materials glides through House

“[B]ipartisan legislation the House of Representatives passed in a 350-73 vote last week would give the Department of Energy a clear mandate to develop a full program to research, develop, and deploy clean versions of the building materials.”

6. Tribal Wildlife Grants Funding Announced

“Tribal Wildlife Grants are intended to help Tribes develop programs for the conservation of habitat and species of traditional or cultural importance[….] Typically funded projects include: conservation planning, fish and wildlife management and research, habitat mapping and restoration, inventory and monitoring, and habitat preservation. […] A total of $6.1 million is available for this round of funding[….]”

7. Germany adds another one million PV arrays to take solar total to 104 gigawatts

“Following a rapid rise in household solar panel installations, Germany’s total number of PV arrays has passed the five million “milestone[.…]” Solar systems already cover almost 15 percent of Germany’s electricity demand, BSW-Solar said. […] The total capacity of all PV systems installed in Germany surpassed 100 GW at the start of the year.”

8. Stronger together: Bilby conservation efforts enhanced by Indigenous knowledge

“Ms. Geyle said the results showed combining [conventional science and traditional tracking methods] more accurately estimated bilby abundance than using either technique individually[….] "[… ensuring] that Indigenous people remain central to decision-making about their lands and species that inhabit them," Ms. Geyle said.”

9. Lennar will build 1,500new Colorado homes with geothermal heat pumps

“The homebuilder is partnering with Dandelion Energy to install the tech, which is efficient but expensive — unless it’s built into new homes from the start. […] And by eliminating the need for new gas pipelines and reducing the peak electricity demands on the power grid, subdivisions built on this model could save a bundle on utilities as well[….]”

10. New strategy launched to protect Tanzanian biodiversity hotspot

“Conservationists have launched a 20-year-long project to protect what is arguably Tanzania’s most biologically rich landscape: the Udzungwa Mountains. The strategy places notable emphasis on communities living here, with more than half of its budget allocated to social and economic projects and managing human-wildlife conflict.”

March 22-28 news here | (all credit for images and written material can be found at the source linked; I don’t claim credit for anything but curating.)

[welcometololaland]

10 things - 2024/2025 edition

happy new year, everyone! 2024 has been a year of change for me in so many different ways, and i've posted very little fic this year, mostly due to writers' block and time constraints. so, instead of doing the writing round up i thought i'd list 10 things i'm grateful for in 2024 (fandom edition) and 10 things i want to do in 2025 (also, fandom edition). please feel free to make your own if you wish! consider this an open tag 🏷️

2024 - things i'm grateful for (in fandom, in no particular order)

1. my ride or die friends who deal with my self doubt and breakdowns and (being 100% real) paranoia about situations that simply don't exist - @rmd-writes @celeritas2997 , the popcorn squad and others. wouldn't be writing without your support!

2. the writers who have trusted me to beta for them - @heartstringsduet @basilsunrise @rmd-writes i think i'm forgetting some (so sorry if so). michelle, being with you through first aid was such an amazing experience, and i feel so lucky to have seen you develop as a writer!

3. the people who have read my fics and encouraged me including the wip wednesday and seven sentence sunday tags! - i literally would not be anywhere without you. you actually give me life.

4. the friendships i've made on discord with people who just wanna know me for me and share little snippets of their lives - @reyesstrand and @heartstringsduet the little squirrel photos y'all send me are soul soothers for real! @st-elle-ar and @clottedcreamfudge and @lightningboltreader and @birdclowns for the cat pics! @howtosingit for your commentary and spoiler services 💜

5. the grace given to me by @carlos-in-glasses and @actual-sleeping-beauty - you two are so kind and encouraging and tell me all about your knitting projects even when i go missing for weeks on end. thank you for being my friends <3 and i don't even think you guys know you are both my yarn obsessed friends but you ARE.

6. everyone who has trusted me enough to collab with them on projects - the legends on never the same twice, @rmd-writes @strandnreyes. i loved working with you and i hope you had a positive experience! looking forward to more collabs in 2025.

7. the document gremlins, betas and sensitivity readers i've collected this year - @rmd-writes @strandnreyes @lightningboltreader @celeritas2997 @cold-blooded-jelly-doughnut ty ty ty ty some of those fics were in danger of being lost forever but we revived them!

8. @she-walked-away for making me laugh with your hilarious posts and olympia2997 who apparently doesn't exist on tumblr but leaves the most unhinged comments of all time on my fics.

9. everyone who has translated my fics or made art or gifs this year! inspired by you and in awe of you! @donghaian @whatsintheboxmh @heartstringsduet @guardian-angle22 i know there are more i'm so sorry if i've not listed you here!!!

10. everyone in the various fandoms i'm in who have created brilliant works in 2024! i am inspired by your work more than you know <3

2025 - things i want to do (in fandom, in no particular order)

1. read more, and read more broadly. expand my horizons a bit. read things that are a touch outside my go-to zones just to test the waters. read stuff by new authors!

2. spend time co-writing because that's actually my favourite thing to do. i have some things in the pipeline with a couple of people which i hope work out!

3. finish. the. damn. fic. (eurotrip). IT'S SO FREAKING CLOSE.

4. spend more time with my 2019-2021 beloveds - alex and henry. write more rwrb fic. engage in the fandom a bit more.

5. finish the ring-in 2.0 within 1 month of the LS finale (weep).

6. take one hand off the wheel with fandom relationships - my therapist tells me i need to stop trying to control how everyone feels about me and instead let people show me the kind of friendship they're interested in maintaining. scary because i think i may lose some people along the way but OH WELL WE BALL.

7. worry less about the engagement! god! i need to stop looking so much! *shakes fist at self*

8. write a little more regularly with less word count expectations.

9. learn how to be okay with smaller comments (from myself). sometimes i feel terrible if i don't write a damn essay but sometimes it stops me from reading which is horrible!

10. be a better fandom contributor than i was in 2024 - i think continuous growth is important and i'm always open to feedback (as long as it's constructive and genuine)! my mission is to always make a positive contribution and to make people feel good about themselves, and if i can even do that for one person in 2025, i think i will achieve this goal.

ty for the 2024 wrapped tags @hippolotamus @rmd-writes @reyesstrand @emsprovisions @nancys-braids @carlos-in-glasses @lemonlyman-dotcom @alrightbuckaroo @strandnreyes @thisbuildinghasfeelings @whatsintheboxmh @heartstringsduet @firenati0n @cha-melodius. you are real ones! consider this a tag back if you would like to do a 2024/2025 10 things edition.

[blazingstar29]

top gun maverick implies so much that the idea that bradley lived with maverick for a time isn't even that far fetched. the fact mav pulled his papers implies that he stayed close with the bradshaws, close enough to fulfil a favour like that for carole. but obviously this is before bradley is 18, when he's applying to colleges towards the end of school. that gives an indefinite time between carole dying and bradley leaving.

of course you have to take into account mav's service history which is lore i do not have off the top of my head. but the pipeline to test pilot makes perfect sense (i know tgm states he started that in 2006) . but once carole died even if bradley was a bit older, say 16, it would mean he had enough status in the navy to wrangle some permanent placements. So at the very least, late 90's.

idk, i just like how the movie was clever like that. it doesn't fill the plot in for us, but it gives us enough information to connect the dots.

[iamthepulta]

As is turning disturbingly into custom, I have a paper to write and I can't think unless I start writing to somebody first.

The topic is the Flint Water Crisis. Our focus, corrosion and why it happened. The nuance I'm adding for spice: Ancient plumbing.

So, in Flint, Michigan, the major players are the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) and the City of Flint (Flint). The City of Flint is in a $25 million deficit and their contract with DWSD to supply water expires in 2014. In 2011, the state has put the city under Emergency Management, which is trying to decrease spending, essentially. Additionally, since 2004, DWSD has been upping their service rates at a yearly 6.2%, or 62% total (expensive). And kind of an asshole move since Flint has been buying water from DWSD since 1967.

Flint has their own water treatment plant that's been an emergency backup to the DWSD-supplied water, but it is only operated 4 times a year just to ensure it can function.

Flint says Fuck This Actually, and in 2013, decides to pull water from Lake Huron; but this pipeline is still being developed and only due to be online in 2017. So Flint decides for the 2-3 year period, they can pull water from the Flint River and treat it in their own treatment plant. They hire an engineering firm to retrofit the plant and email Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) for quality guidelines to follow during plant startup.

At this point, Flint was incorrectly told by MDEQ they DID NOT have to continue adding phosphates to the water as corrosion control, which the previous plant had been doing. They could start up as normal, and check every six months for any lead issues. Additionally, to control the amount of trihalomethanes (fancy word for a gas molecule with three halogens, a hydrogen, and a carbon) already in the water, the plant added FeCl3 as a disinfectant and flocculant (purifies water via latching onto other molecules and allowing them to be filtered out) instead; FeCl3 is non-toxic, but increases the water corrosivity in an already corrosive system.

This is where the more known portion of the story begins: people immediately notice the changes in the water, including increasing discoloration and are concerned. It's policy to have a monitoring pool of homes for quality control, and Flint had that, but it's also policy to have 50% of those homes contain lead service lines and none on the Flint circuit were. They also didn't sample the homes that were on the circuit properly to pick up lead in the system, so the lead numbers that were picked up, were likely minimized.

So on one hand, you have people (and a whole lot of visual evidence) pointing to a damaged, polluted water supply, and test results that don't show anything abnormal.

Resident Zero took water samples to show to the city, and then independently sent them to Virginia Tech. The minimum concentration of lead in all the samples was 217 ug/L, 14.5 times the EPA action level of 15 ug/L. And as the sampling occurred, lead levels increased in the last five samples, so not even flushing the pipes (common precautionary treatment for any nasty buildup in pipes while water hasn't been moving) was adequate protection for any home inhabitants.

The reason this occurred was the corrosion of lead scaling that had built up on steel service lines outside homes (Fig 1). Typically, when phosphate is used as a corrosion inhibitor, soluble metals precipitate and create a scale on the pipe. Nothing goes into solution or the house, and things are fine and dandy. Without corrosion inhibitors, not only was the original corrosive contact occurring between the steel and lead pipes, but the scale was being removed and carried into the system. 99% of the contamination was due to this scale, as noted when solid filtration was used on the water samples and lead values decreased.

(Pieper, et al 2017)

+ Findings

+ Corrections/future learnings

+ Rome

[reyaint]

tesrvenkodria | society

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date: july 10 2025. started: 12:10am ended: 1:14am

I made ramen, and now I'm nauseous. curse god for heartburn.

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✧˖*°࿐the national society overview

*ೃ༄class structure – fluid but aura-influenced

დ࿐ ‎˗ˋ while officially classless, a soft caste system exists rooted in aura rarity, tone, and family lineage: ꪆৎ 𓂃 › upper class: often those with rare auras (gold, white, iridescent, adularescent), high-ranking officials, noble bloodlines, and generational aura-users. ꪆৎ 𓂃 › professional/middle class: high-level artisans, researchers, combat instructors, wardens, pilots, healers, engineers, aura scholars. ꪆৎ 𓂃 › civic class: merchants, tradesfolk, local aura users, urban administrators. the “spine” of urban economy. ꪆৎ 𓂃 › working class: laborers, miners, aura farmers, factory techs, many of whom are non-aura users or have common-toned auras (e.g., brown, green, muted red). ꪆৎ 𓂃 › marginalized/shadow class: includes aura runaways, tone-corrupted users, unauthorized duelists, black market tech smugglers, and forbidden aura fusers (though less discrimination exists today).

დ࿐ ‎˗ˋ the four main social strata: ꪆৎ 𓂃 › prismborn: rare, elite aura users (white, gold, silver, fused auras) or those born into ancient magical houses. often occupy political, military, or scholarly high positions. some consider them "living relics." ꪆৎ 𓂃 › civicae: the professional class—doctors, educators, artisans, aura trainers, elite soldiers. aura-users and non-aura citizens alike. highly respected. ꪆৎ 𓂃 › freemarked: the working class. farmers, builders, trade specialists, low-rank military. aura-users are common here but receive more localized reverence. ꪆৎ 𓂃 › unbound: nomads, outlanders, drifters, or those who reject social roles. no shame is officially attached, though some urban areas view them with suspicion.

however, aura potential allows for vertical mobility. a child from a poor town with an adularescent tri-tone aura may rise to national prestige through academic sponsorships or field excellence. aura military programs often function as pipelines for socioeconomic ascension.

upward mobility is possible through military service, education, or aura recognition rites. nobility exists in some provinces but holds symbolic status under modern law.

*ೃ༄education – aura-guided & state-supported

compulsory universal education from ages 5 to 19. დ࿐ ‎˗ˋ all children are tested at age 7 for aura visibility and potential. the education system is divided into three tracks: ꪆৎ 𓂃 › standard core: mathematics, history, rhetoric, sciences, ethics, diplomacy, and cultural studies. ꪆৎ 𓂃 › aura track: begins at age 13 for confirmed aura-users. Includes mana ethics, tone control, leyline studies, dueling etiquette, and aura-specific arts (e.g., elemental theory, aura dancing). ꪆৎ 𓂃 › specialized academies (15+): at this point, students select a focused domain—combat, healing, tech, civic service, academia, or arcane law.

დ࿐ ‎˗ˋ education is state-funded, compulsory until age 18, and deeply tied to aura theory, ethics, and leyline literacy. ꪆৎ 𓂃 › primary school (ages 6–12): focuses on literacy, aura basics, magical ethics, and environmental attunement. emotional control is part of early aura handling. ꪆৎ 𓂃 › secondary school (ages 13–19): students begin specializing—arts, sciences, military prep, healing, crafts, or aura refinement. aura-users attend synchronized aura labs to train safely. ꪆৎ 𓂃 › post-secondary: universities, magical conservatories, leyline academies, or military colleges. vocational routes also exist.

every province also has at least one prism academy—elite institutions that accept the top 1% of aura students for accelerated training. these are coed and highly competitive, and graduates are fast-tracked into prestigious military, scientific, or leadership roles. students are not separated by aura possession, but aura-users may be pulled into additional paths for refinement, mentorship, or regulation if power levels are high.

*ೃ༄military – voluntary, respected, aura-supported

the military is voluntary but deeply prestigious, especially among the working and middle classes. 

𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ join legally at 19, or 16-18 with parental/academic approval. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ branches include: army, navy, air division, sky guard, marine corps, coast command, national guard, and the celestial task force (space-aura operations). 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ special forces: each major province has its own elite units (e.g., Frostclads in Thalmera, Daggerlights in Virewyn). 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ training grounds are aura-specific; wind-based aura users train in Isenhar, fire-based in Tirvenreach, and so on. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ sniper corps and combat pilots have large female and femme representation; aura synchronization improves reflexes and stamina across genders. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ women and gender-diverse individuals serve at all levels, including command. snipers, pilots, and aura reconnaissance units have notably high female representation.

veterans are revered, with lifetime healthcare, aura maintenance support, housing stipends, and full reintegration services. many become wardens, instructors, or magistrates.

*ೃ༄auras and aura users – the soul made visible

aura is not just a magical trait—it is seen as the essence of self, a mirror of will, emotion, ancestry, and potential. ꪆৎ 𓂃 › types: single, dual, or tri-aura users.  ꪆৎ 𓂃 › modifiers: iridescence (mana capacity), metallic (precision), adularescent (wild/unstable, rare). ꪆৎ 𓂃 › aura fusing: illegal in some provinces due to spiritual and biological dangers; others view it as evolution. ꪆৎ 𓂃 › colors (not counting shades and inbetweens); red, orange, brown, yellow, green, blue, pink (more common) purple, black, (rare) white, silver (rarest)

დ࿐ ‎˗ˋ cultural etiquette: ꪆৎ 𓂃 › publicly showing aura through flaring is considered intimate unless in duels or ceremonies. ꪆৎ 𓂃 › suppressing aura is common in professional and diplomatic settings. ꪆৎ 𓂃 › aura duels are legal but highly regulated, requiring mutual consent and aura-matched referees.

დ࿐ ‎˗ˋ legal oversight: ꪆৎ 𓂃 › all aura-users must undergo registration at age 12. ꪆৎ 𓂃 › high-level users are invited to join national defense reserves or train as wardens. ꪆৎ 𓂃 › aura abuse is a criminal offense and can result in null marking (temporary aura suppression) or exile in rare cases.

a person’s aura is seen as their second soul. names are sometimes “mirrored” during aura awakening

for example: if your name is Lira and you gain a silver aura, people may call you “Lira-sheen” or “Lira of Mirrorlight”).

*ೃ༄gender and identity – fluid, sacred, personal

the society is progressive and inclusive, viewing gender and identity as deeply connected to aura tone and evolution. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ common pronouns: he/him, she/her, they/them—but also aura-derived identifiers like "sha," "va," and "lei" used in ceremonial or spiritual spaces. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ gender identity can be fluid or cyclical, with some people undergoing identity shifts as their aura tones evolve. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ trans and nonbinary people are fully accepted, often considered spiritually gifted. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ clothing and ceremonial wear are non-gendered and chosen based on tone alignment or lineage, not binary norms. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ children choose or refine their pronouns around age 10–13. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ gender expression is celebrated through fashion, aura-tailored garments, and identity sigils worn on the wrist or collar. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ common identities: male, female, nonbinary, flux, mirrored (a shifting identity that corresponds to aura tone changes).

there are no systemic barriers based on gender in education, military, or leadership. societal storytelling often includes gender-fluid gods or legendary warriors.

*ೃ༄sexuality – accepted, celebrated, quietly woven

love, like aura, is fluid. sexuality is not stigmatized in any region, and romantic partnerships are often aura-based. (people are said to “resonate” if their mana harmonizes). 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ same-sex, polyamorous, and nontraditional unions are commonplace. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ many festivals include "Tone Dances"—ceremonial courtship events not bound by gender. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ marriage is legal across all orientations, and "Aura Bonds" (spiritual pairings) may or may not coincide with romance. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ the phrase “twin auras” is used to describe soulmates, regardless of gender.

adoption, surrogate lineages, and mana-assisted conception exist for all configurations of partners.

*ೃ༄healthcare – advanced, aura-specific, equitable

nationalized healthcare includes both physical and aura-related treatment.

𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ general hospitals provide basic aura scans, tone-correction therapy, mana detox, and ley-pressure balancing. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ specialist clinics exist for rare aura disorders like shatter syndrome (tone fragmentation) and aura-burn trauma. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ non-aura users receive equivalent care; there’s no tiered system. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ leyline clinics: offer aura synchronization therapy, recovery from overuse, and emotional rebalancing. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ public hospitals: Include both magical and non-magical wards. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ veterans and trauma survivors are given priority care and aura-care companions (AI or living familiars). 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ birthcare integrates aura charting for the infant and prenatal emotional aura harmony.

healers are licensed through national boards. many follow spiritual traditions or element-based healing methods (e.g., plant-based aura resonance in Esharal or lightwave cleansing in Veredene).

*ೃ༄crime and punishment – rehabilitative with magical oversight

დ࿐ ‎˗ˋ the legal system blends civil and magical justice: ꪆৎ 𓂃 › harmony courts handle crimes involving aura misuse, leyline disruption, or magical harm. ꪆৎ 𓂃 › civil courts cover theft, assault, and political infractions. ꪆৎ 𓂃 › aura trials: in severe cases, the accused’s aura may be read by a sanctioned seer to determine emotional state, but this is controversial and tightly regulated.

დ࿐ ‎˗ˋ three-tier justice system: ꪆৎ 𓂃 › civic courts – local issues, theft, disputes ꪆৎ 𓂃 › aura courts – magical misuse, aura-related harm ꪆৎ 𓂃 › harmony tribunal – national crimes, terrorism, treason

დ࿐ ‎˗ˋ common penalties: ꪆৎ 𓂃 › reintegration oaths (community labor + magical therapy) ꪆৎ 𓂃 › leyline binding (aura dampening) ꪆৎ 𓂃 › exile (to ley-neutral zones or probationary crown outposts) ꪆৎ 𓂃 › aura-stasis or null marking (rare and temporary, for those who endanger others)

დ࿐ ‎˗ˋ prisons are rare—rehabilitation camps, aura balancing centers, and community reparations are preferred. ꪆৎ 𓂃 › only the most dangerous criminals (e.g., corrupt aura fusers, leyline saboteurs, high-level blood-duelers) are sent to containment centers. ꪆৎ 𓂃 › black glass archives are rumored to hold unrecoverable minds—people whose auras were broken or corrupted beyond restoration.

*ೃ༄social dynamics – modern, magical, meritocratic (with fractures)

𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ aura visibility has led to bias, but recent reforms have created a more equitable social atmosphere. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ high aura rank ≠ inherent leadership; many citizens now push for transparency and aura-neutral policies. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ urban areas are more inclusive, diverse, and accepting of tone variance, while rural provinces may retain conservative aura traditions. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָꪆৎ social rituals revolve around aura: public tone-matching dances, name-day flare festivals, and ley-bond ceremonies.

despite peace, there are aura vigilantes, fringe cults, and rogue magic users in some territories—especially in border towns and ley-fractured regions like the Thalana Rift.

@reverieshifts @lalalian

[penguinlife]

Thursday Night blog...(26 June 2025)

Had a few glasses of wine, so I might delete in the morning. Girls nights are always fun.

Anyhoooo. I have come to realise my theory on what is happening has split from the main fandom. Yes, I still believe Luke and Nicola are still endgame...

But how they will get there and when and what brought us to this point is not the same.

I think Luke and Nic hooked up during S3, they weren't sure if it was character spillover, and so they wanted to give it time. There was a discussion with Netflix/Shondaland about the optics. They were not ready to be a couple, and as a business, Netflix/Shondaland wanted to control the situation and avoid messiness. If they are in public relationships, there won't be any rumours about them hooking up during s4 filming. They could put some distance between Polin and Lukola and also the new leads. Prevent over shadowing. Luke and Nicola could take the time and decide what they want.

This discussion happened in December 2023, just after the reshoots.

Now I want to say this. Many things can be true at the same time. Luke hooked up with A on NYE. Might have been just a kiss. A contract for a PR relationship could have been signed. A could have real feelings for Luke. A can be petty and spiteful. And it can also be over now. If she was paid for her services as a PR GF and Luke ended up sleeping with her FR, she would then also be a working girl if you catch my drift. What I know of Luke, that would not be appealing to him. I think they chose A because he doesn't like her. This is gathered from his body language when he is around her.

Now Nic and Jake are friends, and I think their deal with Jake was more in the realm of helping with his career and not an actual contract.

It seems like Luke wants an identity outside of Bridgerton and away from the Lukola/Polin world. It is not a bad step for him. Especially if he already has something in the pipeline, making space for something new is a good thing.

What happens behind the scenes will be in private.

I don't believe the emmy's has anything to do with it. They haven't won anything this season. It was a long shot to put them forward to be nominated. Netflix/Shondaland loves Luke and Nicola. They are part of their family. Just look at how quickly they released a Luke centric clip after the fans were upset about the wrap clip.

Luke and Nicola will be back to promote S4, probably in May 2026. Not on the scale or level of S3. But the fans love them and Netflix/Shondaland knows it.

If you are hanging around for an official launch or public acknowledgement of Luke and Nicola dating, you are wasting your time.

The cray cray fans have made that impossible. It would literally be a security nightmare, especially if they end up married and having kids.

When it happens, it will be in private, and it will stay that way. I am sticking around for the adjacent drama. The conscious uncoupling. I am waiting for Antonia to go rogue. Do that tell all interview. Have her revenge moment in the spotlight.

Also, Jake and Nicola falling out. Those things will be public. Luke needs to be publically separated from Antonia. He needs to let potential employers know that the shitshow is over. He is marketable.

Nicola will just acknowledge Jake as her very good friend. She will make a comment on how funny they found the whole thing. Jake has a boyfriend, and she is super happy for her friend.

I am glad A posted something. Now, I can test my theory that Luke is taking a real SM break.

Update: at work and regretting the wine. Hehe.

So I am pretty impressed with my english, as a 2nd language English speaker, and on the other side of tipsy, not that bad.

I agree with most of what I said. Just how the PR relationships will end is still.a mystery.

[silverview]

I love your tlw thoughts sm!! :D

I'm on like my sixth rewatch currently and I've been curious about how Chas seems to handle the "Mick" situation and I was wondering if you had any thoughts on that in particular?

aahh thank you so much!! ❤️❤️ that's such a good question! i will say as much as i have to say about it (very incoherent i'm afraid) + then would be VERY curious to hear your thoughts on the matter as well

it makes sense to me that chas doesn't react to the mick thing straight away. well, he tries to deny/avoid it, appropriately enough. he internalises the stress of it to avoid making it joe's problem. not necessarily the right or smart thing to do, but i genuinely think he is trying to be kind & generous by trying to ignore it. when he finally brings it up, it's reluctant – apologetic, even. he only mentions it because he can't help it anymore. i think he dislikes being (or seeing himself as) the sort of person who always has to say what he's thinking. and he feels bad for bringing down the weekend.

so, focusing specifically on the confrontation scene, as it turns out i have a lot of feelings about that (i mean how could i not, it's such a good scene). it's serving an important purpose wrt chas's characterisation and, because it's a very well-written episode, it's all in service of making the final twist more painful

firstly: "i don't mind. it's just that we normally tell each other when we're flirting with someone, and we laugh about it." just to make sure you know it's not the texting someone else that bothers him, it's the possibility that joe could be keeping a secret from him. because oh how very OPEN and TRUTHFUL they usually are with each other! how they always tell each other everything!

secondly, when he finally works up the courage to confront joe about it, he is .... i want to say gentle about it. he's not angry, he doesn't even speak loud enough for joe to hear him. he's sad, vulnerable, apologetic & clearly ready to forgive; all he wants is the truth. he confesses his own kiss with another guy, even though he could easily have gotten away with not saying anything, which i think is particularly significant for once again underlining the value he's placing on honesty & openness. and he instantly accepts the explanation joe gives him with no evidence. } all of which to say:

essentially what we're seeing here is chas reaching a character development apex. literally in that confrontation scene i think we see the culmination of his personal journey over the past nine (or eighteen, or forty-eight) years, where he has finally become the sort of person who will handle this situation in this specific way. (draw a parallel with reaching the penultimate/"depression" stage of grief, where it falls in the episode.) in a different context, it might be something to celebrate. on the positive side, he is no longer the angry person he was 18 years ago! he no longer lashes out! he has learned compassion and is willing to take responsibility for his own mistakes! and to look at it through a darker lens: joe has finally finished manipulating him into the perfect victim! narratively this scene is the end of the road for chas, there's nowhere else he has left to go except his finale

when he finds out mick is a woman, he says: "i've never been so happy." :) that's how you know the end is nigh of course. the betrayal isn't brutal enough unless it comes at the exact moment of maximum contentment, trust, and love. essentially the whole mick ordeal is there to test his trust in joe, to make sure it's finally 1000% solid and ready to be exploded

– by that i mean the script put it there to test him as a narrative device, but i suspect it was also an in-universe test/game. you're telling me joe has maintained this elaborate deception for years, and now suddenly he's leaving his phone lying around? he was doing it on purpose, to set chas up for the "worry -> relief & Peak Happiness -> ultimate betrayal" pipeline. absolute mad lad. someone capable of that has got to be INCREDIBLE in bed. makes you wonder what other little games he set up to torment chas over the years

[circuitfurscaleandvine]

Inspired by @princess-maid, who makes way great hdg posts and you should absolutely be following if you're into that.

Self Discovery Pipeline (post turning 16):

Pansexuality: Look, nobody is hot, so I guess we should try dating boys too. (tbh, still need more boys in my life) (And no, we didn't realize we were ace-spec for another 8 years)

Polyamory: Look, if you want to date someone else at the same time, I really won't mind. I want you to be happy, no matter what shape that takes. (5 years later) wait there's a word for that!?

Healthy Plurality: We heard randomly this phrase from across the room at a UU brunch and it changed our life. Just... oh, there's a healthy way to be us. Oh, MPD doesn't have to be a struggle. (NGL, tulpamancy techniques helped us selfcare more than books on DID that pathologized the whole thing)

Service Oriented: (honestly this wasn't a single realization, it was a dozen across years) Helping is the best. Clear instructions are the best. Praise is so good. Why can't we find that? Doesn't anyone need a servant? It hurts so much to not have a master. It's debilitating. It's a hole in our soul... (this colors all six of us even now, we all cope in different ways)

Demisexuality: When people say some celebrity is hot, they /actually get aroused/? wtf. No. (queue AVEN deepdives) (🦉Sensuality-gated Sexuality, to be more accurate. Until touches have been exchanged, you're not a sexual thing for us.)

Not Human: Sure, we've had a dog headmate since we were first plural, yeah she kinda bottles up a lot of painful unfulfilled needs so the rest of us don't have to handle them, but like, seriously nobody /wants/ to be human. fantasizes about replacing joints with servos

Gender - Nah, I'm not trans, I took E for two weeks and felt nothing. goes off. worst week of our life. OKAY Trans it is then. (we checked again 3 months later and it was /also/ the worst week of our life) (Also yes you can be cis on HRT, but we definitely aren't)

Autism: "No seriously, you're autistic, how did you not know? Wait, HOW DID YOUR PARENTS NOT KNOW??" - literally 10 people within a single week. (Relatedly, our parents trust the medical system enough to put us in therapy, but not enough to accept diagnosis. They never mentioned our therapist's suspicions to us. Found out later they're both medicating to stay functional, while telling our brother and us not to do the same.)

PDA Autism: Wait… that explains why we get full body lockdowns when a request hits us at the wrong angle… and why we need 24 hours advance notice to agree to anything… and why were so obsessed with social theory since like 10.

Sweet, I finally got it all figured out, with these tools I have achieved self-enlightenment. Only took 30 year-

ADHD

Therapist: "No seriously, your struggles to maintain habits aren't just Autism" Me: "I just have lots of memory gaps from Dissociation and Autism makes me need structure but not always know what sort I need." Therapist: "You explained very clearly what structure you need, and then gave a dozen reasons you were unable to follow through. You have executive dysfunction." Me: "Can't be, like, I work a job." Therapist: "You're only able to stay employed because you have two partners caring for you parttime, and most of what they do is assist you with self-care. Take some tests" Me: first test Fuck. second test Fuck. third test Fuck. Fine.

Final Note: 🦎we didn't put headmate tags on these because most these realizations happened via previous headmates. A big realization often causes one or more of us to shift heavily, and struggle to identify with who we were before the change.

[stuarttechnologybob]

What does Automation Testing software do?

Automation Testing Services

Automation Testing and its software is a tool and useful resource that helps to test applications automatically without any major considerations to look into while testing. Instead of having testers manually check every feature or function, automation tools run pre-written test scripts to check if the software works as expected. These tools can simulate user actions, test various inputs, and quickly and accurately check the software's behavior.

The main goal of automation test software is to save time, reduce human error, and increase testing coverage. It is beneficial when you must run the same tests many times, like regression testing or continuous integration setups.

Key Functions of Automation Testing Software -

Automation testing software performs several tasks that help ensure software quality. It checks if the application meets business requirements, validates data processing, tests user interfaces, and monitors performance under different conditions.

These tools can work across multiple browsers, devices, and operating systems. They help catch bugs early in the development process, reducing the cost and time needed to fix them later.

Many automation tools also integrate with other systems like CI/CD pipelines, test management platforms, and reporting dashboards—making the whole testing and development process smoother.

Benefits of Using Automation Testing Software -

Automation test software helps companies speed up testing, increase accuracy, and launch products faster. It reduces the need for repetitive manual testing, freeing testers to focus on more complex tasks.

The software runs tests 24/7 if needed, offers detailed test reports, and allows quick feedback to developers. It also supports better collaboration between QA and development teams, helping improve overall product quality.

While automation helps a lot, it doesn't fully replace manual testing. QA professionals still need to plan tests, review results, and test complex scenarios that automation can't handle, as they both are essential for the process. Automation Test is best for repetitive and everyday tasks like checking login pages, payment forms, or user dashboards and analytics. It's also helpful in regression testing — where old features must be retested after  certain updates or common system upgrades.

Automation Testing software is a must-have tool and essential for modern software development operations as it gives completely transparent and reliable results if opting towards it as it saves time and the efforts of checking manually. It brings speed, reliability, and efficiency to the testing process. Trusted companies like Suma Soft, IBM, Cyntexa, and Cignex offer advanced automation testing solutions that support fast delivery, better performance, and improved software quality for businesses of all sizes.

[tahaindustries]

Stainless Steel Centrifugal Pump: A Game-Changer in Modern Fluid Handling Systems

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These pumps are designed using premium-grade stainless steel, usually SS304 or SS316, which offers:

Exceptional corrosion resistance, even in acidic and alkaline environments

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At the heart of every centrifugal pump lies the principle of centrifugal force. As the impeller rotates, it pushes liquid outward, increasing its velocity and pressure for smooth fluid movement through pipelines.

Top Industrial Uses of Stainless Steel Centrifugal Pump :

Chemical Processing Units – For safe handling of corrosive liquids

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See More : Stainless Steel Centrifugal Pump: Features, Benefits & Industrial Uses

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How to Choose the Best CRM Software for Your Business

Choosing the right CRM software for your business is a big decision — and the right one can make a world of difference. Whether you’re running a small startup or managing a growing company, having an effective CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system helps you keep track of customers, boost sales, and improve overall productivity. Let’s walk through how you can choose the best CRM for your business without getting overwhelmed.

Why Your Business Needs a CRM

A CRM isn’t just a tool — it’s your business’s central hub for managing relationships. If you’re still relying on spreadsheets or scattered notes, you’re probably losing time (and leads). A good CRM helps you:

Keep customer data organized in one place

Track leads, sales, and follow-ups

Automate routine tasks

Get insights into sales performance

Improve customer service

The goal is simple: work smarter, not harder. And with an affordable CRM that fits your needs, you’ll see faster growth and smoother processes.

Define Your Business Goals

Before diving into features, figure out what you actually need. Ask yourself:

Are you trying to increase sales or improve customer service?

Do you need better lead tracking or marketing automation?

How big is your team, and how tech-savvy are they?

What’s your budget?

Knowing your goals upfront keeps you from wasting time on CRMs that might be packed with unnecessary features — or worse, missing key ones.

Must-Have Features to Look For

When comparing CRM options, focus on features that truly matter for your business. Here are some essentials:

Contact Management – Store customer details, interactions, and notes all in one place.

Lead Tracking – Follow leads through the sales funnel and never miss a follow-up.

Sales Pipeline Management – Visualize where your deals stand and what needs attention.

Automation – Save time by automating emails, reminders, and data entry.

Customization – Adjust fields, workflows, and dashboards to match your process.

Third-Party Integrations – Ensure your CRM connects with other software you rely on, like email marketing tools or accounting systems.

Reports & Analytics – Gain insights into sales, performance, and customer behavior.

User-Friendly Interface – If your team finds it clunky or confusing, they won’t use it.

Budget Matters — But Value Matters More

A CRM doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Plenty of affordable CRM options offer robust features without the hefty price tag. The key is balancing cost with value. Don’t just chase the cheapest option — pick a CRM that supports your business growth.

Take LeadHeed, for example. It’s an affordable CRM designed to give businesses the tools they need — like lead management, sales tracking, and automation — without stretching your budget. It’s a smart pick if you want to grow efficiently without overpaying for features you won’t use.

Test Before You Commit

Most CRMs offer a free trial — and you should absolutely use it. A CRM might look great on paper, but it’s a different story when you’re actually using it. During your trial period, focus on:

How easy it is to set up and start using

Whether it integrates with your existing tools

How fast you can access and update customer information

If your team finds it helpful (or frustrating)

A trial gives you a real feel for whether the CRM is a good fit — before you commit to a paid plan.

Think About Long-Term Growth

Your business might be small now, but what about next year? Choose a CRM that grows with you. Look for flexible pricing plans, scalable features, and the ability to add more users or advanced functions down the line.

It’s better to pick a CRM that can expand with your business than to go through the hassle of switching systems later.

Check Customer Support

Even the best software can hit a snag — and when that happens, you’ll want reliable support. Look for a CRM that offers responsive customer service, whether that’s live chat, email, or phone. A system is only as good as the help you get when you need it.

Read Reviews and Compare

Don’t just rely on the CRM’s website. Read reviews from other businesses — especially ones similar to yours. Sites like G2, Capterra, and Trustpilot offer honest insights into what works (and what doesn’t). Comparing multiple CRMs ensures you make a well-rounded decision.

The Bottom Line

Choosing the best CRM software for your business doesn’t have to be complicated. By understanding your goals, focusing on essential features, and keeping scalability and budget in mind, you’ll find a CRM that fits like a glove.

If you’re looking for an affordable CRM Software that checks all the right boxes — without cutting corners — LeadHeed is worth exploring. It’s built to help businesses like yours manage leads, automate tasks, and gain valuable insights while staying within budget.

The right CRM can transform how you run your business. Take the time to find the one that supports your growth, keeps your team organized, and helps you deliver an even better experience to your customers.