Plutonic Rainbows

In recent weeks, I’ve refined the design aesthetics of this blog, focusing primarily on the background and link colors. Additionally, I’ve added Lightbox functionality. Since the Lightbox resources are served via a CDN, the overhead is minimal.

CloudFront speeds up image retrieval by caching images at multiple edge locations around the world. When a user requests an image, CloudFront delivers it from the nearest edge location instead of fetching it from your origin (like your S3 bucket), which might be far away. This significantly reduces latency and load times. Additionally, CloudFront optimizes network routing and supports features like compression and smart caching policies to ensure that content is delivered as efficiently as possible.

OpenAI has integrated Deep Research into its desktop applications and enabled multi-modal support for both o3-mini and o3-mini-high. This upgrade is important because it now allows file uploads of both text and images. I do wonder if it is still worth the pro cost subscription.

Today, I embarked on an exciting journey into natural language processing by creating a syntax tree application using Python’s NLTK library. The project started by demonstrating the significance of syntax in NLP, where I built a simple Python script that tokenizes input sentences, performs POS tagging, and uses a regular-expression-based grammar to generate syntax trees. This approach provided a clear, structured visualisation of how sentences are parsed, setting a strong foundation for the project. With the core NLP functionality in place, I integrated a web interface using Flask, allowing users to enter sentences and see their parsed syntax trees in real time. To elevate the user experience, I turned to D3.js to create an interactive, horizontally oriented SVG visualisation. This step involved dynamically sizing the SVG based on the tree’s layout and adding zoom and pan features so that users could easily navigate through complex trees. The result was a sleek, responsive display that brought the underlying language structure to life.

To add a final touch of interactivity and polish, I implemented smooth hover animations and tooltips for each node in the tree. When a user hovers over a node, its circle gently enlarges while a tooltip appears, providing detailed information about the node. Throughout this process, I ensured that all text elements maintained a clean and modern appearance. This project not only deepened my understanding of NLP and web visualisation but also showcased how to seamlessly merge backend processing with interactive front-end design.

After reading a few positive reviews, I decided to purchase this product. It is available exclusively in a 30 ml bottle, and the quality is outstanding. It makes an immediate impact and wonderfully evokes the timeless charm of vintage Polo Ralph Lauren.

It opens with a sharp burst of aromatic herbs and mint that immediately grabs attention, before evolving into a complex heart where animalic and spicy nuances — most notably a potent castoreum — intermingle with earthy, resinous notes.

Despite its bold and polarising opening, the dry down reveals a surprisingly balanced composition, merging warm, woody elements with subtle sweetness that endures impressively over time. Ultimately, Unutamam is celebrated for its transformative character and lasting impact, making it a fragrance best suited for those willing to embrace its unconventional and provocative nature.