Internet Gating, Page Note

March 16, 2025

The image displays a computer screen with a background of a coastal landscape featuring mountains and water. The desktop has two blue folder icons labeled "crisps" and "New Folder With Items 11." On the right side of the screen, there is a speed test result displayed in a dark-themed interface. The speed test shows a download speed of 26.33 Mbps, with a ping of 275 ms, jitter of 2 ms, and no upload speed indicated (noted as "UPLOAD Mbps"). The service provider is listed as "Sri Lanka Telecom PLC," and the location is marked as "Colombo." The interface is branded with the NordVPN logo, indicating that the speed test was conducted while connected to this VPN service. The time displayed in the top right corner of the screen reads "Sun Mar 16 3:37 PM," and the status bar shows various icons, including battery life, Wi-Fi signal strength, and a clock. The overall color scheme of the desktop is dark, with a gradient of blues and blacks, reflecting the coastal background. No people are visible in the image, and there are no expressions or clothing to describe. The focus remains on the digital elements present on the screen.
3:45 PM

3:30 pm

It's surprising. We have to use services to access the internet.
The image is a screenshot from a YouTube video titled "Huge power outage in Cuba leaves millions in darkness," uploaded by Al Jazeera English. The video is currently playing, with a duration of 3 minutes and 7 seconds. The visible portion of the video shows a dark urban landscape, likely depicting a street or neighborhood affected by the power outage. In the foreground, there are several buildings, most of which are shrouded in darkness. A few lights can be seen in the background, possibly from distant buildings or vehicles, indicating some areas still have electricity. The street appears empty, with no visible pedestrians or vehicles in the immediate vicinity. The lower part of the image features a news banner that reads "CUBE POWER OUTAGE" in bold, white text, followed by "GRID FAILURE LEAVES MILLIONS WITHOUT ELECTRICITY" in smaller text. The Al Jazeera logo is present in the top left corner, featuring a stylized flame-like design in gold, accompanied by the text "Al Jazeera" in black. The browser interface at the top shows that the user is on YouTube, with tabs for Facebook and other applications open. The time displayed is 4:01 PM, and the battery percentage is 75%. The video has 48 likes and options to share, download, or save it. Overall, the image captures a moment of a news report focusing on a significant power outage in Cuba, with a somber and serious tone conveyed through the dark visuals and the news banner.
4:00 PM

Some call Sri Lanka a struggling socialist state.
The image displays a Google search result for "Larry Page," highlighting his date of birth, which is March 26, 1973. The background is dark, with a prominent section featuring the date in large, bold text. Below the date, there is additional information indicating his age (51 years) and place of birth (Lansing, Michigan, United States). The text also mentions his parent, Gloria Page. To the right of the date, there are three images of a man, presumably Larry Page. In the first image, he is speaking into a microphone while wearing a dark suit and a white shirt. His hair is short and grayish. The second image shows him smiling, with a more casual appearance. The third image features him alongside another individual, both seated in front of computers, suggesting a tech-related environment. Below the images, there is a brief biography stating that Larry Page is an American computer scientist and entrepreneur who co-created Google with Sergey Brin, describing it as one of the most popular websites on the Internet. There are links to Britannica and other related searches, including names like Sergey Brin, Lucinda Southworth, and Sundar Pichai, with their respective birth dates listed. The overall layout is clean and organized, typical of a Google search result page, with a focus on providing quick access to information about Larry Page. The text is clear and legible, with no visible logos or trademarks other than the Google branding implied by the search interface.
4:00 PM (b)

Happy birthday, in advance.
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