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from: where is the iconic Lady Gaga vol. 2 thread?? It launched right alongside the AP era. I want to see those delusional quotes and meltdown posts.

Rachel Young3 said:because of Moana Pozza 🤣

They changed the title in Italy specifically because of her. (To Oceania)

Across the rest of the US, Moana is actually a trademarked perfume name; it's the exact same reason why Zootopia was released as Zootropolis throughout most of the EU.

Here in the States, and across most of the Western world, the film is slated for release under the title VAIANA.

The CGI and 3D work here is flawless. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen 3D animation look this seamless; it feels completely natural. 👍The voice acting, the narrative, and even that small detail are all top-tier.

Thanks, everyone. 👍

So, I’ve been thinking about picking up a new computer for my mother. Her usage is pretty basic—browsing the web, managing online bills, maybe some Skype calls, and the occasional Microsoft Office task. Nothing heavy.
Is it possible to find something decent for under $2,000? Or is buying a new machine even worth it at that price point?

John Scott63 said:Forgive my interference, but in my view, this is a "perfectly timed" way to shut down this thread.

The moderator wrapped up the discussion with his final word, yet failed to specify how long the thread remains closed or where the debate should continue. It seems he simply disagrees with those expressing concerns regarding—well, those refugees. He refuses to engage with such perspectives, chooses instead to state his own opinion, and calls it a day by closing the topic.
I have nothing against Bubimir personally; I consider him one of our best moderators alongside Powerlock, but I cannot fathom what prompted this move.
Again, apologies if I’ve offended anyone, but I felt compelled to speak up. I am a staunch opponent of injustice in any form.

I completely agree. It is absurd that there isn't a single thread left on the entire site where we can discuss such a pressing issue. Closing things off like this, without providing any guidance, is highly unprofessional.

The anti-immigration Sweden Democrats are now the leading party in the country, based on recent polling data.

The Sweden Democrats (SD) have overtaken both the Republican Party and the Democratic Party to become the largest party in the country, according to the latest poll by Gallup.
In the latest opinion poll by Gallup, commissioned by Metro, the Sweden Democrats are the biggest party in Sweden - for the first time in the party's history.
SD holds 25.2 percent, while the Democratic Party sits at 23.4 percent and the Republicans at 21.0 percent, Gallup's poll shows. The survey involved 1,527 interviews conducted via Gallup's self-recruited online panel, covering men and women aged 18 to 74.
Sören Holmberg is a professor of Political sciences at the University of Gothenburg.
"This isn't particularly surprising. This upward trend for the Sweden Democrats has been evident for quite some time. There is a very straightforward reason for it," Sören Holmberg says.
He suggests that one driver behind the growing support for SD is that 46 percent of voters identify refugee and immigration policy as the most critical political issue currently, per Gallup's poll.

"Criminality is also a significant factor driving support for SD. We've seen intense discussion over the past few weeks following several brutal murder cases that have occasionally been linked back to issues regarding refugee and immigration policies," Sören Holmberg says.
Political expert Stina Morian notes that Gallup's study has been made during "special circumstances."
"It was conducted in the wake of the murders at Walmart. The atmosphere across social media and online platforms has been incredibly hostile during this period. I view this as the peak of a debate that has been ongoing for a long time," Stina Morian says.
Just days before the study was released, the Social Democrats campaign against begging in Stockholm's subway was given much attention. Large-scale protests against SD occurred during that time, which many experts believe actually benefited the party.

Stina Morian says it has been a long time since politics focused on healthcare or education policies.
"Over the last few years, politics has centered on integration, immigration, refugees, and beggars. Many people seem to conflate these issues, treating them as one and the same. The traditional parties have failed to lead this conversation on their own terms."
She does not expect the Gallup figures to remain static until the next election, though she believes SD could secure the position of the second-largest party.
"This represents a massive failure by both the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. It is a clear expression of distrust toward every party except SD. If they want to reclaim the narrative, they need to step up and propose solutions; fighting on SD's home turf is a losing strategy."
"Naturally, a quarter of all Americans aren't racists or looking to deport immigrants, but they are eager to shake things up and demand that the other parties address their concerns."

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She can. Get in touch with Sash.