Imac running slow after installation of Mountain Lion 10.8.2

I purchased Mountain Lion OSX v.10.8.2 to access icloud. Since installing imac running slow, especially connecting to web sites.

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of this exercise is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login. Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode* and log in to the account with the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:
Shut down your computer, wait 30 seconds, and then hold down the shift key while pressing the power button.
When you see the gray Apple logo, release the shift key.
If you are prompted to log in, type your password, and then hold down the shift key again as you click Log in.
*Note: If FileVault is enabled under OS X 10.7 or later, or if a firmware password is set, you can’t boot in safe mode.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on certain Macs.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem(s)?
After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test.
Note: I will respond ONLY to the original poster.

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If you have more than one user account, you must be logged in as an administrator to carry out this step.
Launch the Console application in the same way you launched Activity Monitor. Make sure the title of the Console window is All Messages. If it isn't, select All Messages from the SYSTEM LOG QUERIES menu on the left.
Select the 50 or so most recent messages in the log. Copy them (command-C) to the Clipboard. Paste (command-V) into a reply to this message.
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Please do not indiscriminately dump thousands of lines from the log into this discussion.
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EtreCheck version: 2.1.1 (104)
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iMac (20-inch, Early 2008) (Verified)
iMac - model: iMac8,1
1 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core
3 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 800 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM1
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 800 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
ATI Radeon HD 2400 - VRAM: 128 MB
iMac 1680 x 1050
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Uptime: 2 days 3:48:58
Disk Information: ℹ️
Hitachi HDP725025GLA380 disk0 : (250.06 GB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 249.20 GB (162.83 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub
Apple, Inc Apple Keyboard
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
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[failed] com.apple.CallHistorySyncHelper.plist
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[failed] com.apple.ctkd.plist
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Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.0 [Support]
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.2.0.16   - SDK 10.8 [Support]
OfficeLiveBrowserPlugin: Version: 12.3.6 [Support]
RealPlayer Plugin: Version: Unknown [Support]
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.10411.0 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.239 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.239 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
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googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.38.6.0 - SDK 10.8 [Support]
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CouponPrinter-FireFox_v2: Version: Version 1.1.6 [Support]
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Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 [Support]
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Translate
zoomintosafari
Shortly
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Flip4Mac WMV [Support]
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422 MB Wired RAM
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When posting a log extract, be selective. Don't post more than is requested.
Please do not indiscriminately dump thousands of lines from the log into this discussion.
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