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Oh geeze. That's too old. It's a 4th Gen Intel and 7th Gen is the bare minimum. Bumping that up to 16 gb of ram might perk it up a bit, (1 or 2 of these https://amzn.to/3WSsFdn) but it would be a temporary fix. I don't think I could get 11 running on that. Linux Mint instead of Windows might be tolerable on it, but it would only be for web browsing and document editing, nothing more. Sadly, the best way forward is to wipe it and retire it. My 7th Gen that I hacked to get Win11 working on just barely runs it.

My sister just moved to ST Augustine, want to go down and visit her. Tourism is not improving... That major media figures in our country are defending adult men having these weird sexual encounters with minor girls is sadly not surprising. MAGA is toxic to everything it touches.

She is clearly on top of this and anyone that is saving for retirement needs to stay diversified in their portfolio to ensure as the Dollar declines, your retirement next egg continues to grow by global investments.

Speaking of end of year hardware buys, upgraded my home office w/ a Dell 32 inch HDR 4K monitor...thinking of rotating one of my 24 inch Dell monitors vertically for email and Slack. I have one 24 inch Dell w/ my Mac Mini, may hook a 2nd 24 inch to it if I rotate the other vertically.

My sister has thought about wintering there..she's doing 6 weeks in Myrtle Beach next year, her 4th year down there. Not as warm as Florida, but an easier/shorter drive from Cleveland.

I haven’t been there since I went to Disney for my high school grad night in 1988. Never cared for central Florida, but always will like the Keys and Miami/Miami Beach. Haven’t spent much time in the rest of the state other than St Augustine and Daytona Beach which I liked. I want to go to Amelia Island for the Concours de Elegance.

I bitch about the country politically, but literally the only place I have been that I haven't liked in the USA.

So not everyone can read the WSJ artical, but to summarize it: Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, is adjusting the company's ambitious electric vehicle (EV) goals due to a slowdown in market growth and changing consumer demand. Market Slowdown and Production Capacity Mary Barra has recently acknowledged that the electric vehicle market is experiencing a slowdown in growth, leading GM to revise its previous forecast of producing 1 million electric vehicles by the end of 2025. At a recent event, she stated, "We’re seeing a little bit of a slowdown right now... the market’s not developing as quickly as we anticipated". This shift indicates that GM is now taking a more cautious approach to its EV production timeline, recognizing that the anticipated demand may not materialize as quickly as expected. Consumer Demand and Affordability Concerns Barra emphasized that GM's production decisions will be guided by consumer demand. The company is facing challenges related to affordability, as many potential buyers are hesitant to invest in EVs due to high prices and limited charging infrastructure. GM plans to keep its electric car prices between $30,000 and $40,000 to stimulate demand, but this strategy may strain profit margins due to the high costs associated with EV battery production. CBT Automotive Network Political and Economic Pressures The EV market is also influenced by political and economic factors. Changes in federal policies, including the potential rollback of EV incentives, have created uncertainty in the market. Barra noted that the regulatory environment has shifted, impacting GM's strategy and the overall pace of EV adoption. Despite these challenges, GM remains committed to its long-term vision for electrification, viewing the next decade as a transformative period for mobility. c-suiteinsider.com Conclusion In summary, Mary Barra's decision to scale back GM's lofty EV ambitions is driven by a combination of market conditions, consumer demand, and political pressures. While GM continues to invest in electric vehicles, the company is adopting a more measured approach to align its production capacity with the current state of the market. This strategic pivot reflects the complexities of transitioning to an all-electric future amid evolving consumer preferences and regulatory landscapes. So how is this a "Joke in Clown Shoes" to use your phrase? Good CEO's adjust based on the market and political pressure all the time, so care to explain how this is any different than CEO's who are using Idiot47 and his clown administration to monopolize their profits? IQ79 aka Idiot47 is trying to stop legal voting as the population is fed up with his clown administration. At this point, he is in for a rude awakening and I hope he gets what he deserves, a Blue wave that give total control of the house and senate to the democrats so they can impeach him and his lemmings.