Isaacson, CNN Memory, LHL

May 1, 2024 Lehan Edirisinghe

A mixed page about Isaacson, CNN Memory, and LHL.

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Wondering Who Showed Up in a Hidden Image

Wednesday, May 1st.

6:30 p.m.

What the ████ is this?

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The text mentions Isaacson's educational background at Harvard University and his time as a Rhodes scholar at Pembroke College, Oxford. It highlights his collaboration with Evan Thomas on "The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made." Details about his career path, including media involvement and teaching roles, are also outlined. The interface is typical of Wikipedia, with a clean, white background, black text, and blue links for navigation. The top of the browser shows it’s being viewed on a MacBook using a Chrome browser, with multiple tabs open.
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Walter Isaacson’s Public Profile and Code Breaker Links

6:45 p.m.

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Former CEO at CNN

Former Editor at TIME

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Followed by 4,347 people

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Remembering Watching 9/11 on CNN as a Child

7:00 p.m.

I was watching 9/11 on CNN back in 2001 when I was 7 years and 11 months old, I was worried IMF's Raja Hettiarachchi or his family, had died, so I frantically called up my dad in his office.

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This is very cool.

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In the foreground, virtual cockpit instruments are visible, showing various metrics such as airspeed, engine performance (ENGINE #1 to #4), fuel levels, and angle of attack (AOA). The altitude is also displayed, with the current reading showing 34,869 feet. A small VFR map on the top-right provides navigation details like GPS tracking and an isoline map, indicating the flight path and nearby locations.
The interface reflects a typical flight simulator setup with a combination of realistic graphics and essential in-game data, emphasizing the technical aspects of piloting a high-speed aircraft. The video player controls are also visible at the bottom, showing a timestamp of 5:36 out of a total of 15:47 minutes.

Saying Cool

7:45 p.m.

Cool!

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Saying Wow

8:00 p.m. (c)

Wow

1) Rich description: The video frame captures Lee Hsien Loong speaking at a podium during a May Day Rally. Wearing a red shirt, he stands in front of a backdrop with the word "today" visible in the top right corner, indicating the branding of the channel presenting the video. Lee Hsien Loong appears to be in a reflective and emotional state as he prepares to address the audience. The caption on the screen reads, "As I prepare to hand over Singapore in good order to my successor, I feel a sense of satisfaction," indicating the subject of his speech concerning leadership transition. The setting is indoors, with a focus on Lee Hsien Loong at the microphone, conveying a serious and poignant mood. The lighting is bright, centered on him, emphasizing the importance of his message. The image is framed to include the digital interface of the YouTube platform, with various browser tabs and video control options visible on the screen.
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Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore and Lessons Learned

10:00 p.m.

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1) Rich description: The image is a screenshot from a TIME article titled "Sergei Brin / Larry Page" written by Chris Taylor and published on April 26, 2004. Featured prominently in the image are Larry Page and Sergey Brin, co-founders of Google, standing side by side in a formal portrait. Both are dressed in black suits with white shirts and silver ties, exuding a professional and celebratory demeanor. Sergey has his arm around Larry in a friendly gesture, suggesting camaraderie. The background is neutral, focusing attention on the two individuals. The article discusses their journey from computer science students at Stanford to becoming global superstars by founding Google. It highlights their innovative approach to web search technology, which resulted in Google's massive impact. The text next to the image elaborates on their early work and the rapid growth of Google, including its influence on daily language and internet use. The screenshot includes navigation elements from the TIME website, such as links to related topics and categories like "Leaders & Revolutionaries" and "Builders & Titans."
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Time Magazine, Larry Page and Sergey Brin

2:00 a.m.

I don't really care about Time magazine. But I think Larry Page and Sergey Brin were on there.

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