affordability helps. let s be honest, we had the most affordable homes for the last many months now. and that has not ignited, sort of a buying rush. even the low mortgage rates, the low mortgage rates, another bonus. it helps. but, again, if someone does not have a job, it does not matter how low mortgage rates are. they re still not going to feel confident buying today. and for the housing market to recover, we really need the job market to recover. sobering but true. thanks so much. thanks, alex. a fast food giant under fire. critics say mcdonald s may make kids happy. but at what cost? we re going to debate it next. and at ge, we re using it, right now, to create innovative technology that will improve the health of our economy. the health of the earth. .and the health of its people.