Henry Kim3 said:Haha, yeah, okay, very convincing... 😁 But honestly, nothing has ever lagged on my rig... This thing is an absolute beast... 😁 😁 😁
I guess even Windows 7 wouldn't stand a chance either... 😁
Not much wisdom there, I guess. Look, let's be real, Windows XP was a legendary OS, but everything has its era, and it just got left in the dust. What really killed Windows Vista—that massive resource hogging and RAM sucking—was totally fixed up by Windows 7. It’s faster, way more stable, more secure, has better features, and honestly, it just looks a lot nicer too.
The thing is, your print job is still just sitting there on pending status. So, yeah, none of the other stuff you want to print is actually gonna happen until that first job finally clears out. You'll probably just need to jump into your settings and cancel that first one to get things moving again.
So, Larry Johnson38 says he's planning to pull the trigger at the end of June. But honestly? You gotta think about the fact that we're right on the edge of those new iMacs dropping with the fresh Ivy Bridge processors... which means better graphics too. When you're dropping that kind of cash, I feel like it's worth just waiting a bit. And then there's the whole debate about which specific setup ends up being the better deal anyway.
Jamie Jackson30 said:🤣 Frankly, I couldn't care less about the Democratic Party or the Republican Party. It seems to me you've once again attributed Clinton's debt to the Republican Administration, even though that amount is barely a third of the total debt. 🤷
Going from $10m to $19m... if we talk in terms of those famous "Republican" talking points where they claim they increased debt by 50%—even though they're totally overstating it because their annual borrowing is actually higher based on how long they've been in power. If we assume we inherited five units, then they basically borrowed their way up to almost 10 by the year 2000. From 2003 until now, it's already hit or passed 40m.
So yeah, definitely much less than one-third.
I got this from the Federal Reserve website, was looking at it recently. If you really need me to, I can dig it up again and show you. 🙂
Chloe Cox90 said:Does anyone know when that new quad-core iMac with Sandy Bridge hits the shelves here in the States? It’s already out everywhere else!!
Usually, Apple hardware—well, excluding the iPhone and iPad—shows up in the US about a month after the official launch date. Old stock usually ends up getting marked down by maybe $400 or so. Depends on which model you're looking at.
Jose Ruiz2 said:just wondering... can you actually get a virus on a Mac?
Basically, short answer is no. Even if you download something sketchy, it won't really do anything because it won't be able to run. I mean, there is a tiny little group of malware out there, but honestly, I've never run into any, and neither have anyone I know.
It all comes down to you, though—like, don't go clicking on weird emails from random models or whatever. Just stay sharp and you'll be fine, no biggie.
EDIT: When I say Mac, I'm assuming you mean running macOS. If you're running Windows on a Mac, then yeah, obviously you can, since viruses are tied to the software, not the actual hardware.
Carl Turner2 said:After using a few Macs... yeah, never going back to a PC, even if someone handed me one for free.
Amen to that. I know a ton of people are gonna jump in now with those tired old stereotypes, trying to explain how Steve Jobs basically brainwashed us all with research and marketing gimmicks, but honestly? I just don't have the energy to argue with them—especially the ones who've never even touched a Mac, let alone actually used one.
That guy from the local Pepsi plant was rambling on at the start about why Germans or Austrians don't deal with this stuff—it’s all because of customs, man. Basically, there won't be borders. One of the big shifts in this alliance (or whatever they end up calling it) is how much faster border checks will be. So, instead of some freight train sitting around for hours waiting to get inspected and taxed, things will be handled differently to cut down all that wasted idling time. Then there's the whole locomotive situation. Since our tracks and the Mexican ones are basically the same setup, but the Canadian ones are different... well, they have engines that work for both systems, so they can run on our lines and theirs too. I don't know if we'll be swapping out our locomotives yet, though. (Maybe someone here knows more than I do, I'm just guessing). Especially since in Sidney, it's our gear and the Mexican gear, but over by Dobov, it's ours and the Canadian gear. Getting rid of all those old hurdles could drop shipping times from like 60+ hours down to maybe 40 or 45. That saves tons of time and money, especially since taking the route through Canada is way longer. But honestly, because of all the messy, tense politics between us neighboring countries, nobody has ever really tackled this seriously. Our main corridor just kind of got ignored, most transport moved through Canada instead, and naturally, FedEx (and all the other regional rail companies) lost a massive chunk of revenue because of it.
Could this have been fixed differently? Maybe through various bilateral deals or something? I'm no expert on that stuff. Maybe the main reason they decided to go through the big state companies is just about cost and payments. But still, the idea that cooperating with the railroads to speed things up and actually compete with the major national carriers is a total win. If criminals can manage to cooperate for 20 years straight, why can't regular people make a profit through cooperation? In general, I've been wondering for years now why our railroads are falling apart so badly... And just to be clear, Amtrak isn't going anywhere. You aren't going to be riding on Mexican or Canadian passenger trains (in case any ultra-nationalists are getting worked up), this is strictly about cargo moving along Corridor X.
Man, this is heavy... I wouldn't even chime in if I hadn't personally gone through what it's like having someone in the family struggle with this. Even though this is just the internet and we're all anonymous, it's still kind of tough for me to talk about today. Back then, I didn't even realize what was actually happening. When I was little, they’d explain things to me by saying certain injections were just "vitamins," and I didn't find out the truth about what they really were until much later on. Even back then, there were these weird moments—episodes where they'd get paranoid, thinking everyone was out to get them, like the whole world was against them. It ended... really badly. Tragically. How it happened or how things got to that point, honestly, I still don't get it. I don't know if I ever will. It's just a lot of shock and disbelief. I remember spending hours upon hours, nights upon nights, just trying to be there—giving advice, staying calm, just trying my best to be a support system during all those crises. And yet, it still ended in tragedy. Sometimes I wonder if any of it was my fault, but then I realize there's no magic wand for this stuff. All I could do was give everything I had to help, try to cheer them up, and just hope for the best. We were different people, you know? Even though we were close blood relatives, I was raised from day one to believe you have to fight for everything in life. Everything I've achieved, I worked for—grit, sweat, pure stubbornness. Nothing was ever handed to me on a silver platter. I can't say my childhood or early years were exactly a dream, but I guess through all that struggle, I grew a thick skin. Things are pretty okay now, thankfully, so I'm not complaining. Not that I'm trying to brag or anything, I just mention it because that person was my complete opposite. They grew up in a wealthy family, everything served on a silver platter, but they ran with the wrong crowd when they were younger and struggled with drinking—a slow slide into alcoholism that lasted a lifetime. Personally, I think that was part of why things kept getting worse. No real goals in life, just drifting around, which meant there was way too much empty time for the illness to take hold. It went from minor episodes to a total, sudden explosion of symptoms that culminated in that tragic end. Whether it was building up over years or just one massive "flare-up"... man, I truly don't know.
Looking back on it now, I don't even know what to tell you guys. This subject is just brutal. First off, to anyone out there struggling right now: please, don't give up. Don't let the illness run your life; you need to be the one driving it. Even if society feels pretty judgmental or primitive sometimes, don't let that push you into a depression so deep that you start thinking about the worst. And don't ever feel like you're cast aside. We're all just tiny little fish in a massive ocean. No matter how small or insignificant you might feel, every single person matters. Especially to your family and the ones who love you most. Life can be harsh and ugly, but you gotta look for the bright spots. There are so many little things that can lift your spirits. Just think about something small that you love, and I bet—no matter how dark it feels—it'll bring at least a tiny smile to your face. Let that little smile be what carries you forward. Don't bury yourself. Live a little. Open a window. No matter how gray the sky looks, try to find a little sliver of sunlight peeking through.🙂 Don't stress about what people will say. Don't worry about whether people will think you're "crazy," or if they'll judge you or look down on you. Man, pffft... who cares? As long as you're finding your own happiness, don't waste energy on people who don't appreciate you. Find something to do. Get a hobby, find something that makes you happy. Find your purpose. Don't let the illness take control, or end up facing a tragic end like we did. (Please don't take this the wrong way, I'm just speaking from my own experience and what I've felt.) Believe me, your family will suffer the most. And it's not because they're ashamed of you—it's the 21st century, medicine has come a long way—it's because they love you. For you, and for the sake of everyone who holds you dear. Stand up for yourselves, look out for the people you care about, and just... don't quit. I know things get heavy, really heavy, but running away isn't gonna fix a damn thing. It’s not an option. You've gotta face the music, stay gritty, and find that inner strength to actually beat the problem instead of dodging it. Think of life's hurdles as challenges to tackle, not just reasons to feel defeated. They're always gonna show up. That's just how it goes. It's normal. I always try to live by that old saying—what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Pretty cliché, I know, but it works.
Just sending some good vibes your way late at night 🙂