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The Owl House The Emperor's Coven Characters

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Luz met Lilith in "Covention" but didn't interact much with her; Lilith seemed fascinated by Luz, having not been privy to many humans on the Boiling Isles, and thought the idea that a human taught by her fugitive sister could best her strongest protégé, Amity, was laughable. In "Once Upon a Swap", Lilith comes to interrogate Luz whilst she's in Eda's body and Luz learns that Eda, like her sister, had once desired to join the Emperor's Coven but chose not to. After being threatened with the coven brand, Luz accidentally casts a spell that blows out the prison wall and escapes.

Sabotaging Hunter

Following this, Luz's optimism was increasingly worn down by the traumas she endured and the constant blame she placed on herself for them, causing her to become a much more hardened and serious person who was determined to end Belos' evil even at the cost of her own life. Luz gets separated from her loved ones after the Collector snaps his fingers. A bright light surrounds her, and when it dissipates, she finds herself sitting on the Emperor's throne, wearing his robes. Her friends attack her, blaming her for the situation, but Luz realizes they are not real.

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Unfortunately, however, this would tragically come to an end the following Halloween night, when the presumed deceased Belos possessed Hunter and attacked Luz, Flapjack, and the others. During the ensuing fight, Luz and Flapjack worked together, to the point where he allowed her to hold him in his staff form and use his powers, in an attempt to free Hunter from Belos' control. In "Thanks to Them", during the months following being trapped in the Human Realm, Luz and Hunter's bond has continued to grow, developing a much closer and unique relationship. While in the Human Realm, the two continued to bond as they guarded their respective secrets, which they kept from their friends, while also confining in each other the guilt and shame they both felt about them.

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Upon hearing this, Luz suggests she, King, and Hooty set out to try and get them to help stop the Day of Unity. After Vee goes inside, Camilla expresses her fears that she can never speak to Luz in person again as Luz explains that staying in the Demon Realm was the best decision she ever made. Upon hearing this, her mother becomes distraught and thinks she drove Luz away. As Luz apologizes, she is being pulled away and Camilla makes her promise to stay in the Human Realm. When Luz and Willow are in photo class, they extract memories from each other and Luz becomes curious upon seeing a memory of Willow and Amity, to which Willow dismisses it as the past and asks Luz not to ask about it more before reversing the photo.

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Luz and Willow have an incredibly close friendship, almost sisterly, and always jump to one another's defense when they need to. Regardless, Luz does occasionally make snap decisions in efforts to try and help Willow, even when she does ask her to. In "Understanding Willow", she leaves her childhood picture of her and Amity out on display so she could come up with a scheme to make them friends again. And in "Wing It Like Witches", she challenges Boscha to a grudgby match in Willow's name after she persistently tormented her, despite Willow having never played before, and pushes her and Gus too hard in preparation. However, on both occasions, Willow acknowledges and appreciates that Luz's intentions were good and bears no ill will towards her for her efforts. At some point following her return to the Human Realm, Luz would gain Vee as a classmate at Gravesfield High.

When the carriage stops, Luz jumps out ready for a fight, only to be restrained by Darius Deamonne and freed by Eberwolf. She looks around and sees Eda, King, Lilith, Hooty, Steve, Katya, Derwin, and Amber. Eda explains that everyone present was suspicious of the Day of Unity and have formed a group, the Covens Against the Throne, to stop it. After going to their headquarters in Latissa, Eda presents Luz with a box labeled "Eda's longest toenails" and, upon evening, is surprised to see the palistrom wood in it. When Luz wakes up one morning, she realizes it is the anniversary of her father's death and she is upset that she cannot continue the tradition of placing flowers at his grave, Luz distracts herself by finding new glyph combinations and working on a new portal.

She is even further surprised upon finding out that Hunter hasn't told them about being a Grimwalker, with him saying he still isn't sure if he's a witch or human, as all he knows is that he's just a copy of someone Belos got rid of. When Luz notes how much Willow and Gus seem to like him, she becomes mortified when Hunter then notes that she herself likely hasn't mentioned helping out Philip to them, with Hunter then asking her not to tell them. Later, when Kikimora reveals that Belos knows about the plan to stop the Draining Spell, Luz decides she needs to warn Eda and the others and has Gus disguise her as Hunter and vice versa, knowing that Kikimora planned to take "Hunter" right to Belos. Luz first meets the Blight twins in "Lost in Language", while Luz is trying to befriend Amity but gets negative backlash. Furthermore, Luz is eager to impress them since while waiting for them at the library, she tries out several poses that would make her appear "cool". However, after causing some mischief in the library and entering Amity's secret hideout, they tell Luz that they want to find Amity's diary to show it to everyone at school, to which Luz appears unwilling and hesitant to do at first.

Season 1

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During this time, Luz and Vee were able to bond as friends, with them and the others often playing together and enjoying each other's company over the summer. In addition to their growing friendship, it's implied that, after learning more about Luz's reasons for running away and the circumstances that made life on Earth so hard for her, Vee harbors guilt over her previous condemnation of her, and seeks to make it up to her. This was demonstrated by how, prior to her return, Vee returned all of Luz's belongings that she had earlier attempted to throw away to their proper place in addition to leaving a note on her bedroom door, welcoming Luz home. For her part, Luz has been shown to bear no ill-will towards Vee for her previous theft of her identity, nor her earlier criticism, instead welcoming her as part of her family and as one of her friends. Luz first encountered Amity when she posed as Willow's abomination, stealing Amity's "top student" title out from under her.

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With Belos' corruption spreading across his body, he offers his remaining life force to help Luz defeat Belos once and for all. Though hesitant at first, Luz eventually accepts the Titan's offer and is granted his powers. As a magic sphere forms around Luz to take her back to the demon realm, the Titan warned that his powers won't last long, so she would need to defeat Belos swiftly. The Titan whispers something in her ear before transforming into a massive skeleton and sinks into the void, biding her a final farewell.

The twins make a large illusion of Eda when the real Eda comes out and berates Luz for going up against Grometheus when Amity says it is time. An overjoyed Luz being permitted to study every track after defeating The Inspector. A younger Luz showing other children a shedded snake skin she found, much to their disgust. Luz finally regained her spirits back after having a heart-to-heart with her mother. Despite being stubborn and impulsive, Luz is shown to be courageous and fearless who would do anything to risk herself for her loved ones.

Her mouth, hidden from view by her collar, features sharp yellowish teeth and a single upturned tusk. After Belos affected her with the Draining Spell and cast her away for a final time, Kikimora realizes her entire life quest in earning Belos' approval and climbing ranks were for nothing but her death. She then becomes willing to help Luz and her friends take down Belos by bringing King to the Collector, finally having had enough of Belos' ungrateful treatments toward her after many years of service and devotion. In turn, Luz deeply appreciated the acceptance and camaraderie she was shown during her time aboard his ship, and came to hold her captain in high regard. Despite leaving his crew following the failed hunt for the Selkidomus, Luz remains on very good terms with Salty, keeping in friendly contact with him.

She and Boscha later ambush them and Matt Tholomule when they were attempting to research a teleportation glyph, knocking them all out with sleeping nettle, with Kikimora revealing her true identity at the same time. She then throws them into the detention pit and attempts to kill Luz in sadistic pleasure, leading to a fight that causes the Hexsquad to be split up, with Kikimora pursuing Luz and Camila into the surrounding woods. She finds them after Luz finally manages to connect with and awaken her palisman, fighting and cornering the Hexsquad with murderous intent, during which she declares her intent to kill Boscha and rule her "new empire" herself. At that moment, however, Boscha, having been convinced by Amity to help them to save her friends, arrives with the rest of the students and attacks Kikimora, giving the Hexsquad time to draw the teleportation glyph to reach the Titan's skull. Kikimora breaks free and tries to blast the heroes in a last-ditch effort to kill them, only for them to teleport to the skull at the last minute.

When working at Human Collectibles, Luz, King, and Eda argue about who has it harder and Eda switches everyone's bodies to see who really has the hardest time, with Luz ending up in Eda's body. She uses magic to create a sign to boost sales; this works, but also leads Coven Guards to finding the stand, resulting in her being arrested. While in custody, Lilith arrives and, unaware of the body swap, thinks "Eda" wants to join the Emperor's Coven like the sisters planned to do in the past and orders a Branding glove be brought out. Luz accidentally blasts a hole in the wall to escape and finds Eda and King in a Kitty Cafe and breaks them out. When they are cornered by the three groups pursuing each of them, she switches the three back to their original bodies, and switches the bodies of the pursuers.

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Before Luz can tell Camila that it wasn't her fault, however, she starts to get pulled back, but not before Camila makes her promise to stay in the Human Realm once the portal is working, to which Luz solemnly agrees. After the initial surprise, Luz is amazed to discover that, due to King's growing powers, glyph magic can be utilized again, though different from before. Shortly after, she and everyone else watch a light show in the sky created by the Collector as a birthday present for Luz before continuing on their journey. As they watch the show in wonder and amazement, Luz holds hands with Amity, before emotionally thanking Eda and King for everything they had done for her as the three once more swear their bond as fellow "weirdos", much to Luz's tearful joy. Upon noticing, the light show is almost over and the Collector is soon to leave, Luz leads the others in waving goodbye to the star child as they make their departure, in gratitude for the stunning display.

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Both teams, with the exception of Boscha, congratulate each other, and Luz helps Amity after she hurts her leg. With her half-Titan form, Luz finally embraced her previous self once again which allowed her to gain the opportunity to defeat Belos for good. In addition, another factor that weighs heavily on Luz's mind is the loss of her father, Manny, whom she still grieves for, even years after his passing.

Season 1

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In "Eclipse Lake", it's shown that Luz had given Amity a game device to send her messages using a variety of symbols. As Luz is sick with the common mold, Amity decides to go find Titan's Blood at Eclipse Lake along with Eda and King. Later, when the Echo Mouse reveals an entry about a dangerous substance known as Fool's Blood, which could be confused for Titan's Blood, Luz hurries to send a message to Amity in order to warn her, Eda, and King. When the trio return to the Owl House later, Luz rushes to hug Amity, relieved that her "awesome girlfriend" is okay.

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When Luz dies saving the Collector from Belos' blast and finds herself in the In Between Realm with King's dad, she feels guilty for having wished for the Collector to destroy Belos like he did last time. Luz first learns about Vee's existence during her attempt to make a portal to the Human Realm in "Yesterday's Lie" when she sees Vee in her house, disguised as herself. Luz is at first angered of her doppelgänger supplanting her; when Vee is scared by Luz appearing in her reflection, she runs off before Luz can ask her anything.

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Amity soon walks in with a framed picture of her, Eda, King, and Hooty in matching sweaters and they talk. As Luz says she wants to be a witch and help her friends- but doing one messes with the other, Amity tells her how she first bonded with Ghost by being honest about her intentions and wants. As Amity says they will find Eda and King, Hunter says he saw them flying overhead on a star-shaped platform.

The door, however, closes just before she can reach it, and her connection to the Demon Realm is cut off. During her months in the Human Realm, Luz being separated from him and Eda for months took a toll on her mental health, greatly missing them both. On the late afternoon of her eighteenth birthday, Luz finishes emptying out her room and packing up her belongings for college when her mother arrives to check up on her. During their conversation, Camila expresses both pride and disbelief that her daughter was soon to attend college, before being surprised when an ecstatic Luz reveals that she had selected all of the university's majors as her own. While her friends emerge from the remains of the deteriorating moss and quietly take relief in their victory, Luz solemnly goes to the debris of the demolished castle's throne room to confront what remains of Belos.

Shortly following her triumph over Belos, the Collector, before their return to the stars, created for Luz a brand new portal door connecting the Owl House to the abandoned house in Gravesfield, allowing Luz and her mother to return to the Human Realm. At some point following this, Camila would purchase the abandoned property, allowing Luz direct access to the portal whenever she wanted. Over the next four years, Luz utilizes this door to travel between realms, allowing her to continue school in the Human Realm while also being able to see her loved ones in the Demon Realm. During these years, Luz takes part in helping repair the damage done to the Isles' infrastructure, though this would come at the cost of being able to celebrate her 15th, 16th, and 17th birthdays.

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Sharing the same interest in Azura, Amity thought it would be a great idea for her and Luz to cosplay as Hecate and Azura; an idea that Luz loved. At the end of the episode, Amity confronted Luz about her involvement with Belos meeting the Collector and while Luz still felt responsible, Amity assured her that she could never hate Luz, as Luz's selfless actions matter to her more. As they were about to enter the portal, Amity paraphrased what Luz told her in "Knock, Knock, Knocking on Hooty's Door" about how it would be awesome if Luz was in her future. In "Clouds on the Horizon", Luz gets a message from Amity saying that she's been grounded and that she needs her to come right away. After she and King meet up with Willow, Gus, and Hunter, they head to Blight Manor in order to rescue Amity.

After King speaks with the Collector, the pair and the puppets leave as Luz tries to speak with King. After deciding they should go to the Archive House, the group is spotted by Skara, Barcus, and Mattholomule. During the Club Fair, Luz is working a booth for the The Good Witch Azura book club when Boscha comes over and starts taunting Luz with lines from the book.

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After he offers to work together again, Lilith strikes him in the face and they leave. As they go back to the beach, Lilith comforts Luz by saying she will get home one day. After returning to their own time, they inform Eda of their adventure through time, much to Eda's disbelief. Upon traveling back in time, they don disguises to better blend in with the populace, with Luz utilizing a medieval helmet to hide her ears. Upon arriving at the Bonesborough of the era, Lilith warns Luz to be on alert as they are in the "Savage Ages", when witches and demons supposedly used wild magic to bring chaos and pain to the Isles, before its banishment by Belos.

Luz then builds up the courage to say the next thing, but Amity gets too excited and asks her out first. Luz is slightly disappointed that she built up the courage for nothing, prompting Amity to awkwardly allow her to speak. Unsure what to do then, they hold hands and comment on how scary the situation still feels. In "Through the Looking Glass Ruins", when Luz comes to visit Gus while giving him various nicknames, he's able to quickly deduce that her reason for stopping by is so that she can borrow his library card in order to visit Amity. He also talks to her about how he is considering looking into other types of magic after having doubts about illusions. Later, upon finding out about their quest for the Galdorstones, Luz encourages Gus to go with Bria, Gavin, Angmar, and Mattholomule in order to prove himself, even providing him with some glyphs to help along the way.

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Within these months, Luz comes out as bisexual to her mother and reveals she and Amity are dating, much to her mother's joy. She would help her friends adapt to the Human Realm and show them the joys of her home. She also draws various drawings of Eda and King, missing them deeply, and glyphs in her spare time, only to discard them when they fail to work. At the factory, the twins and King separate from the main group with Gus disguising himself, Luz, Amity, Willow, and Hunter as Coven Scouts as they look for Amity's parents. After Kikimora grabs her, thinking she is Hunter, she flies off and Luz readies herself to face Belos.

After Vee gets caught in a trap, Luz helps her by talking her through getting out of the trap. Luz later learns that Vee was pretending to be her because she's looking for a place to belong, and she only stays with Camila because she is nice. Learning of Vee's plight, Luz becomes sympathetic to Vee, although she sees this as an opportunity for both of them, and she can just stay where she is since Camila is unaware her real daughter is missing. Luz didn't see Lilith again until "Agony of a Witch" when she attempts to "borrow" the Healing Hat relic from Emperor Belos' castle, only to be captured by Lilith as part of her plan to draw Eda out of hiding. Lilith seals Luz in a bubble and makes her watch her and Eda fight to wear down Eda's magic.

However, she becomes nervous when Amity, along with Willow and Gus, starts asking about her attempt to make a portal to the Human Realm, remembering the promise she made to her mom. Later, during her plan to kidnap Kikimora and Raine from the parade, Luz is relieved when Amity saves her and Kikimora from Terra Snapdragon, and the two fight together soon after when Kikimora double crosses them. After Amity offers to listen, Luz starts to calm down and finally opens up to her about what happened with the portal.

Luz then tells King that the Trappers won't help because he's not actually one of them, but a titan. Later, after escaping, King becomes sad about everything that had just happened. After Belos kills Luz, Eda's anger was so great that she gained a new Owl Beast form to avenge her. When Luz returns with Titan magic, she is overjoyed at her being alive and she helps Luz defeat Belos. In "Clouds on the Horizon", Eda hands over Luz's palisman to her after finding her on the balcony, and questions her decision to carve the palisman as an egg. Luz explains that she gets to decide her future when she chooses to become a witch, so she wants her palisman to have that option too.

Monday, May 6, 2024

The powers of the House and Senate compared

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A bill that has been vetoed by the president can be made a law by Congress if two-thirds of the members of each chamber vote for it. Senators face reelection every six years, and representatives every two. Voting within Congress can take many forms, including systems using lights and bells and electronic voting.[5] Both houses use voice voting to decide most matters in which members shout "aye" or "no" and the presiding officer announces the result. The Constitution requires a recorded vote if demanded by one-fifth of the members present or when voting to override a presidential veto. If the voice vote is unclear or if the matter is controversial, a recorded vote usually happens.

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The U.S. House of Representatives does not provide a listing of public e-mail addresses for the elected Representatives. He said he thinks there could have been less restrictive ways to go after the company that wouldn’t result in a total ban or threaten free speech. Members of both parties, along with intelligence officials, have worried that Chinese authorities could force ByteDance to hand over American user data or direct the company to suppress or boost TikTok content favorable to its interests. TikTok has denied assertions that it could be used as a tool of the Chinese government and has said it has not shared U.S. user data with Chinese authorities. The company has indicated that it would likely go to court to try and block the law if it passes, arguing it would deprive the app’s millions of users of their First Amendment rights.

1861: 2 seats

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The House determines whether to impeach and if an impeachment is called for; the Senate decides whether to convict and remove the official from office. This follows a pattern established in the British government and American colonial governments dating back to the 17th century, as the Senate website explains. At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, delegates from Connecticut proposed that the seats in the House be assigned based on population, while the seats in the Senate be assigned two per state. The Great Compromise (or Connecticut Compromise) gives each state equal representation in the Senate while ensuring equal representation per citizen in the House. The framers of the Constitution knew that it was important to protect the smaller states of the newly formed Union from being overshadowed by their more populous counterparts. They hoped that by dividing legislative power between two houses, they’d be able to ensure equal representation for residents of all states, as the U.S.

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Senators are elected to six-year terms, and members of the House are elected to two-year terms. There is no limit on the number of terms that a member of either chamber of Congress can serve. Perhaps because they serve shorter terms, representatives in the House have been more likely to be re-elected than senators. Lobbyists represent diverse interests and often seek to influence congressional decisions to reflect their clients' needs. Lobby groups and their members sometimes write legislation and whip bills. In 2007, there were approximately 17,000 federal lobbyists in Washington, D.C.[132] They explain to legislators the goals of their organizations.

In Boehner v. Anderson, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the amendment does not affect cost-of-living adjustments.[201] The Supreme Court of the United States has not ruled on this yet. The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs are both devoted to overseeing and reforming government operations, and each committee conducts oversight in its policy area. Article I of the Constitution enumerates the powers of Congress and the specific areas in which it may legislate. Congress is also empowered to enact laws deemed “necessary and proper” for the execution of the powers given to any part of the government under the Constitution. When receiving a bill from Congress, the President has several options. If the President agrees substantially with the bill, he or she may sign it into law, and the bill is then printed in the Statutes at Large.

Article I of the Constitution specifies the powers, duties, and responsibilities of each of the two houses of Congress. It lays out the rules for qualifying as a representative, as well as the method by which the seats in the House of Representatives are assigned to the states and how vacancies are filled. Standing committees are permanent and provide longer-serving members with power bases.

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The House majority leader is charged with formulating the party’s legislative agenda, as described by USHistory.org. The minority party chooses a minority leader whose impact on the House policy agenda is much more limited. In addition, Congress’ war powers have created a lot of friction between the executive and legislative branches.

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As a result, reelection rates of members of Congress hover around 90 percent,[10] causing some critics to call them a privileged class.[9] Academics such as Princeton's Stephen Macedo have proposed solutions to fix gerrymandering in the U.S. Senators and representatives enjoy free mailing privileges, called franking privileges; while these are not intended for electioneering, this rule is often skirted by borderline election-related mailings during campaigns. Also referred to as a congressman or congresswoman, each representative is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district. Among other duties, representatives introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments and serve on committees. The number of representatives with full voting rights is 435, a number set by Public Law 62-5 on August 8, 1911, and in effect since 1913.

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A vetoed bill can still become law if each house of Congress votes to override the veto with a two-thirds majority. Finally, the president may do nothing neither signing nor vetoing the bill and then the bill becomes law automatically after ten days (not counting Sundays) according to the Constitution. But if Congress is adjourned during this period, presidents may veto legislation passed at the end of a congressional session simply by ignoring it; the maneuver is known as a pocket veto, and cannot be overridden by the adjourned Congress. The sitting of a Congress is for a two-year term, at present, beginning every other January. The members of the House of Representatives are elected for the two-year term of a Congress.

Saturday's vote marked the first time the House had approved billions of dollars in Ukraine aid since December 2022, when Democrats still controlled the chamber. Twenty-five Republicans voted against the fourth bill, which included measures that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the United States and that would redirect funds from seized Russian assets to help aid Ukraine. Democrats put up a big vote — 174 — in favor of this bill, which was intended to sweeten the overall package for conservatives.

Some lobbyists represent non-profit organizations and work pro bono for issues in which they are personally interested. Congress is split into two chambers – House and Senate – and manages the task of writing national legislation by dividing work into separate committees which specialize in different areas. Some members of Congress are elected by their peers to be officers of these committees. Further, Congress has ancillary organizations such as the Government Accountability Office and the Library of Congress to help provide it with information, and members of Congress have staff and offices to assist them as well.

The two chambers are theoretically equal, each having exclusive powers and both having joint powers. The Senate gets called the 'Upper' House; this is not accurate — officially. Dennis Hastert, who was Speaker from 1999 to 2007, operated very much behind the scenes, while the House majority leader Tom DeLay .(the Hammer') drove the Republican agenda through the House. She was succeeded in turn in January 2011 by John Boehner, who was not able to exercise the degree of control of previous Speakers.

The Connecticut Compromise gave every state, large and small, an equal vote in the Senate.[171] Since each state has two senators, residents of smaller states have more clout in the Senate than residents of larger states. Joint sessions of the United States Congress occur on special occasions that require a concurrent resolution from House and Senate. These sessions include counting electoral votes after a presidential election and the president's State of the Union address. The constitutionally mandated report, normally given as an annual speech, is modeled on Britain's Speech from the Throne, was written by most presidents after Jefferson but personally delivered as a spoken oration beginning with Wilson in 1913. Joint Sessions and Joint Meetings are traditionally presided over by the speaker of the House, except when counting presidential electoral votes when the vice president (acting as the president of the Senate) presides.

The House of Representatives on Saturday passed a more than $60 billion bill to provide military and economic aid to Ukraine. All representatives serve until the end of the current Congress on Jan 3, 2025. Also, then they would be forced to live like us and obey the laws they've created themselves and step into the shoes of an average american and see how hard it is to live without being "above the law."

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The taxing and spending clause and the commerce clause have been used to broaden congressional authority over federal tax and economic policy. Members of Congress are deemed to be "beyond the power of arrest" while in office, except in cases of treason, murder, or fraud. This stipulation has been used by representatives and senators to avoid subpoenas and other judicial procedures.

What's a Select Committee?

Some important bills are traditionally introduced at the request of the President, such as the annual federal budget. During the legislative process, however, the initial bill can undergo drastic changes. Established by Article I of the Constitution, the Legislative Branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which together form the United States Congress. The Constitution grants Congress the sole authority to enact legislation and declare war, the right to confirm or reject many Presidential appointments, and substantial investigative powers. Congress has created a wide variety of temporary and permanent commissions to serve as advisory bodies for investigative or policy-related issues, or to carry out administrative, interparliamentary, or commemorative tasks.

1903: 7 seats

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This service will assist you by matching your ZIP code to your congressional district, with links to your member's website and contact page. Since mid-March, TikTok has spent $5 million on TV ads opposing the legislation, according to AdImpact, an advertising tracking firm. The ads have included a range of content creators, including a nun, extolling the positive impacts of the platform on their lives and arguing a ban would trample on the First Amendment.

Main Differences Between House and Senate

The vice president is considered the "president" of the Senate, though he or she is not required or even expected to attend most Senate sessions. The Senate elects a "President Pro Tempore," often the senior, or longest-serving, senator of the majority party, who is responsible for managing day-to-day business. "Support for bills pending in the Senate generally fall more reliably along political party lines than in the House of Representatives, where members may not feel as pressured to vote along party lines." - This is backward, actually. The House is far more partisan than the Senate specifically because Representatives serve such short terms and must constantly consider their reelection. When the Constitution was ratified in 1787, the ratio of the populations of large states to small states was roughly twelve to one.

If the President believes the law to be bad policy, he or she may veto it and send it back to Congress. Congress may override the veto with a two-thirds vote of each chamber, at which point the bill becomes law and is printed. After being introduced, a bill is referred to the appropriate committee for review. There are 17 Senate committees, with 70 subcommittees, and 23 House committees, with 104 subcommittees. The committees are not set in stone, but change in number and form with each new Congress as required for the efficient consideration of legislation. Each committee oversees a specific policy area, and the subcommittees take on more specialized policy areas.

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The Senate on Wednesday separately conducted a second read of its own abortion ban repeal bill, without objection, setting up a parallel vote -- though that is likely moot now because the House bill has been approved. "I've known for a while that the votes were there, it just takes a lot of fortitude, a lot of spine," Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, who sponsored the bill, told ABC News' Jaclyn Lee. Send comments about the Find Your Representative service to the webmaster. Please note that messages for a specific representative sent to the webmaster will not be forwarded to the representative.

It is possible for the House to change to a large extent (in terms of party control) every two years, but changes are slower in the Senate. In both chambers, incumbents have a great advantage over challengers, winning more than 90% of all contested races. The succession order in the federal government is president, vice president and then Speaker of the House, the leader of the representatives.

The Speaker is elected by the entire membership of the House of Representatives and was not traditionally a partisan figure. The Speaker of the House of Representatives is the single most high-profile politician in Congress. He or she acts as presiding officer of the chamber, is responsible for the planning and implementation of the legislative agenda, and has the power to decide which committee to refer bills to. If the full committee votes to approve the bill, it is reported to the floor of the House or Senate, and the majority party leadership decides when to place the bill on the calendar for consideration. The first step in the legislative process is the introduction of a bill to Congress. Anyone can write it, but only members of Congress can introduce legislation.

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Representative Jamie Raskin of Maryland represented a notable new “no” vote among Democrats, and other standouts included Representatives Donald S. Beyer Jr. of Virginia, Earl Blumenauer of Oregon and John Garamendi of California. In the 2008 election the Virgina governor did a campaign asking all felons that wanted to vote to write his office and he would restore their voting rights. Michigan allows felons to vote after they have completed their sentences (their rights are restored). Virginia does not allow a felon to vote unless the Governor explicitly allows that person to vote. The requirements for being elected are different for the Senate and the House. A senator must be at least 30 years old and must have been a US citizen for at least nine years.

But the TikTok ban reflects widespread concerns from lawmakers about China. TikTok has lobbied hard against the legislation, pushing the app’s 170 million U.S. users — many of whom are young — to call Congress and voice opposition. But the ferocity of the pushback angered lawmakers on Capitol Hill, where there is broad concern about Chinese threats to the U.S. and where few members use the platform themselves. The current dean of the California delegation is former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of the 11th district, having served in the House since 1987.

To serve in the House of Representatives, a person must be at least 25 years old and must have been a US citizen for at least seven years. A candidate for either chamber can be elected to represent only the state in which he or she lives at the time of the election, although there are no requirements for how long a person must have lived in that state. The District of Columbia and certain US territories also send delegates to the House of Representatives. They are not allowed to vote but can participate in discussions and debates.

An impeachment conviction requires a two-thirds majority vote of the full Senate. The Constitution makes the vice president the president of the Senate, but the vice president is allowed to vote only to break a tie. The Senate is empowered to choose its own officers and president pro tempore to preside over the Senate when the vice president is unavailable.

While all Democrats voted in favor of aid to Ukraine and all but Ms. Tlaib supported funding to Taiwan, 37 left-leaning Democrats defected to vote against the Israel aid bill. They said before the vote that they opposed unfettered aid to Israel that could be used in its offensive in Gaza. The opposition to the Israel aid represented a minority of Democrats, but reflected the deep resistance to unconditional aid and the divisions in the party on Gaza.

The company has also encouraged its users to contact Congress, and some lawmakers have received profanity-laced calls. Organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union have backed the app. “Congress cannot take away the rights of over 170 million Americans who use TikTok to express themselves, engage in political advocacy, and access information from around the world,” said Jenna Leventoff, a lawyer for the group. The bill is widely expected to pass the Senate in the coming days, as it generally mirrors a $95.3 billion national security bill passed by the upper chamber in February.

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The bulk of the paranormal activity here has been attributed to the ghost of a girl described as a pre-teen. She has been spotted on the staircase a number of times and has a tendency to pull on the hair of any teenage girls who come to visit the house. After you’ve spent time in the creepy carnival, head through the outdoor haunt, all through the festival grounds.

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The Fox Theatre is a lavish event and performance venue the size of a cavern. Constructed in 1928, it was originally intended as headquarters for the Atlanta Shriners organization, and its mosque-like structure and ornate design reflect this. The theatre was later leased to movie mogul William Fox, who converted it into a movie palace. Today, it houses events, live performances, and ghosts from all eras of its history. Another one of the most haunted houses in Atlanta is LP Grant Mansion, a home built by Lemuel Pratt Grant and his wife in 1856.

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But some say the massive stone beast guards more than just bodies. Many believe Oakland cemetery to be rife with paranormal activity. Visitors have reported spotting Confederate soldiers wandering about after dark, perhaps unable to pass on from their unmarked graves.

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If you love feeling your blood run cold, join us on a haunted ghost tour of Atlanta. Home to Coca-Cola and the terminus of Georgia’s railway system, Atlanta is the center of terrifying hauntings and unexplained ghostly activity in the Southeast. According to locals, the ghost of a teenage slave whose body was uncovered from a well on the property haunts the property. Though she has since been laid to rest, her spirit lingers, flickering the lights in the main house on and off and laughing at unsuspecting tourists. Joining this teenaged ghoul are the spirits of Confederate soldiers, whom visitors and volunteers of Bulloch Hall report peering from the upstairs windows of the house.

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We thrive with fans like yourself and your happy attempts to face your fears with us by your side… and behind you… closing in fast. Just look at Haunted House Magazine, it’s a known fact that we find ourselves doing so well thanks to you guys. Because people want to be scared, being scared is a part of life that we cannot avoid or deny. It happens to all of us and a haunted house, especially this Atlanta haunted house, is happy to help fuel that confidence in you.

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Fear-seekers will come face-to-face with sinister special effects, ominous scare actors and intense set designs. The escape room games at Escape Woods are unlike any others, because they are the first escape room company to offer outdoor escape “rooms” in the woods. With 60-acres of land on Sleepy Hollow Farm, they have plenty of room to create unique adventures that are fully immersive. Containment Haunted House is a walk-through attraction, that is guaranteed to scare you!

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The presence of otherworldly entities is so strong that they’ve been known to turn skeptics into full believers. As the largest and oldest cemetery in Atlanta, Oakland Cemetary is a grand, sprawling memorial to the Old South. Residents of the surrounding neighborhood also report instances of young men in confederate uniforms materializing in their homes. The soldiers seem to come and go in the neighborhood as they please, looking for a place to rest.

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Embark on a ghost tour with us to discover the secrets hidden within the Fox Theatre and experience the haunting music that still emanates from within. Journey through streets charred with tragedy and hear nightmarish stories of Atlanta’s violent past on our frightening ghost tour. Walk in the footsteps of lives cut short and feel the lingering aura of spirits who just can’t leave their tragic endings behind. Instead of just reading about the ghosts of Atlanta, join us on a tour you won’t forget.

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The story for The Hunted is that you think you’re there for a wellness retreat, before realizing that you’re about to be hunted by twisted people who think hunting other people is the best. If you hope to escape the woods alive, you must work together to outsmart the hunters. Folklore Haunted House offers two different attractions at their Acworth location — The Manor and Maximum Overload. Both attractions are indoor walk-through attractions, and they both have separate themes and styles. There’s no age limit, but they strongly suggest kids under 13 be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Pay for parking when you buy tickets online and save, it will cost more onsite.

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In 1946, 119 people lost their lives after the “fireproof” hotel went up in flames. Built in 1839 by the enslaved men of Maj. James Stephens Bulloch, this antebellum Roswell plantation is rumored to be the home of a teenaged enslaved girl whose body was found in a well on the property. Those who’ve experienced her presence say she likes to flicker the home’s lights. Other reports state figures dressed in Civil War-era clothing have been spotted in the second-floor windows. With All Hallow’s Eve just around the corner, there’s no time like the present to examine the ghosts of the past.

With lots of security and plenty of parking you’re assured to have a safe & fun time getting #HoodScared. Uncle Shuck’s does not use some of the more common elements found in other haunted attractions, like blood, gore, or extremely violent scenarios. The haunted house is presented by the City of Cumming and run by volunteers, with proceeds benefitting local charities like the Boy Scouts, the American Cancer Society, and more. All 3 attractions have been described as “physically demanding,” featuring terrifying live actors, strobe lights, moving floors, and wet or damp conditions. The creators of 13 Stories Haunted House have teamed with the innovators at the Georgia Renaissance Festival to create a new outdoor walk through haunted attraction near Atlanta. 13 Stories Haunted House in Newnan or The Village in Fairburn near Atlanta.

After the death of Esther McCoy the curse on the old McCoy property seemed to have been lifted. Local children finally felt more comfortable playing in those woods, but the legend of what was on the other side of that bridge still remained. Facility Q had also become a hotspot for underground crime and black market trading. Politicians, Lawyers, Doctors, and other rich, powerful individuals who secretly desire the taste of warm blood would pay a fee and, using a secret entrance, would utilize facility Q’s “services”.

Don’t be surprised if you feel someone watching you as we journey through Atlanta’s streets together, the city is full of ghosts who are always keeping guard. Atlanta is beaming with Southern traditions and consistently innovating. But behind this bright, ever-evolving city lies a dark, sinister history.

Will you find an impoverished community sickened by contaminated swamp water? The drinking water was causing the townsfolk to act strange, too. It seemed to make them delusional and violent, rambling about seeing things out of the corners of their eyes and even resorting to killing and dismembering animals and innocent people.

The House of Four Scythes is located in Horton Hall in the Cumming Fairgrounds. The event is open for 15 nights (every night the country fair is open) and on special event weekends. But they do have one of the largest buildings in the industry, and it’s all indoors, so they’ll be able to scare you no matter how bad the weather outside may be. Sign up for news about all our events, including off-season shows like Valentine's Day and the Midsummer Night Scream. We'll also occasionally send out discount codes, so don't miss out.

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They bring a intriguing twist to the usual haunted attractions in Georgia by adding an escape room element. Located less than an hour from Athens and Atlanta, the Buford Corn Maze & Haunted Forest is one of the few fun haunted attractions in Georgia that can be enjoyed by all ages. Haunted house tickets can be purchased online for $19, while haunted maze tickets can be purchased for $15.

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Chances are, there’s a haunted house in your area that can give your weekend the adrenaline jolt you’re looking for. Other paranormal activity that is commonly reported includes phantom footsteps, unexplained aromas of cigar smoke, and even disembodied voices. Some of the paranormal activity that has been reported here includes things like hearing disembodied voices, unexplained light anomalies, and even shadow figures. It is easy to see why there have been various reports of unexplained paranormal activity linked to the property. The vast majority of paranormal activity that is reported at the cemetery seems to be centered on the aforementioned Confederate section. If you believe the reports of both staff and visitors, this antebellum mansion and former home of Anthony’s Fine Dining in Buckhead is filled with otherworldly residents.

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The House of Creeps showcases haunted artifacts from thriller movies and ancient scriptures detailing the Netherworld’s history. Seasonal ghost tours elaborate on these stories during visits to such spooky areas as the hospital room, power room, and stage freight elevator. Don’t forget to stop for photos with one of the many monsters roaming around the front of the house. But you’ll need to put your phone away before entering, as most haunted houses don’t allow photos or videos inside.

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Created by experts from 13 Stories in collaboration with the Georgia Renaissance Festival, The Village is about escaping demons and evil creatures in a tiny village. Survivors can enjoy spooky carnival games at the Village Courtyard. If you’re into experiencing unfathomable dread, then this list is for you. Check out the most profoundly unsettling haunted houses below for a hair-raising experience. Haunted houses are reaching a level where you might prefer staying home because they’re just too darn haunted.

Dance parties, crafts, and games are all around, and it’s a blast for kids. Dress up your kids in costumes, and trick or treat around Zoo Atlanta while surrounded by your animal friends. This event is perfect for even the littlest ghost in your crew.

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Containment gets its name from being built out of 26 shipping containers. They offer both main attraction tickets and combo tickets to see both. The haunts are 13 Stories Haunted House, Clown Haus Returns, Vertigo Haunt, and The Ruins Haunt. They offer tickets for the four haunts, and VIP tickets that will get you to the front of the lines. The sets are professionally done, and the actors are very good.

Built around 1870 as a farmhouse, this landmark served as the home of author Joel Chandler Harris from 1881 until 1908. While there’s no history of tragedy or other unsavory events here, that hasn’t deterred reports of some fairly eerie encounters. Theaters are notorious for their spirit activity, and despite its relative youth, the Shakespeare Tavern is no exception. Visitors and staff report hearing voices, seeing shadowy figures and strange lights, and witnessing full-on ghosts. Though not in Atlanta, because it’s just over the border and so creepy, we’re adding it!

The two haunted houses that make up Nightmare’s Gate in Douglasville GA are known for being some of the scariest haunted places in Georgia. History comes to life in the shadows of Atlanta, for when the sun goes down the ghosts of this sweet Southern town’s past awaken. As daylight fades from Atlanta’s streets, embark on a bone-chilling adventure through the darker side of the ATL. Hear stories of a serial killer whose victims still haunt the city, looking for justice and revenge. Learn about the thousands that have died in tragic fires over the years and homeowners that refuse to leave their prized mansions.

Perhaps they are still unaware the war they fought in has long since ended. Located about 2 hours north of Madison, the Wisconsin Fear Grounds in Eagle River promises an intense haunted attraction. With changing themes annually, visitors navigate confusing trails illuminated by strobe lights and fog machines, encountering graphic scenes and actors leaping out at every turn. For a unique haunted house experience, head to The Village in Fairburn.

With Atlanta becoming a growing hub for the movie industry, the haunted houses here are upping their game with intense production value, makeup, and spine-chilling stories. When deciding what to wear to a haunted house, the type of haunted attraction you’re visiting plays a role. (If you’ll be outside, choose weather-appropriate clothing.) In almost all cases though, you’ll want to wear sensible, close-toed shoes. They offer tickets for both haunted houses, or RIP Admission tickets help you bypass the lines. If you’d like to see both the corn maze and the forest, combo tickets are $28. If the spooky forest proves too scary, the corn maze and other, more family-friendly attractions are still open.

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Brace yourself for trolls, witches, and an added nighttime fear factor on the roller coasters. Members with the Georgia Ghost Society heard a loud ringing noise and saw a tall figure of a woman walking toward a closet as well as a man’s face in a mirror. Also, in 2008, the Wren’s Nest staff shared some hair-raising audio of ghostly voices caught on tape.

They claim that in the 1970s, a little girl was killed by a car near the park. Ever since, visitors report a confused, sometimes bloody young girl asking them for help. But when the guests try and direct her, she vanishes into the crowd. These top haunted houses near Atlanta provide two heart-pounding adventures where guests must navigate sinister energy, chainsaws, clowns, and reapers to escape the clutches of death.

Hatchet Hills also has fun events like costume night, where you can dress up for a chance to win some awesome prizes. Escape Woods is open all year long, and they’re open to hosting birthdays and corporate team building events. Prices for each escape activity vary, and can be found on their website. Every year, during the month of October, a portion of Uncle Shuck’s 15-acre corn maze is transformed into The Dark Rows Haunted Trail, one of the most beloved haunted corn mazes in Georgia. Their “haunted forest” features a variety of different characters, including clowns, ghouls, and monsters with terrifying makeup and prosthetics. They also have a special experience for visitors 18 and older that allows guests to pick a weapon and fight their way out.

13 Stories Haunted House (above) has teamed up with the Georgia Renaissance Festival to open Atlanta’s newest outdoor haunted experience — The Village. 13 Stories Haunted House is a walk-through attraction themed after human phobias, like rats, snakes, spiders and more. The Ruins Haunt is a wasteland themed after the end of the Zombie Apocalypse. There is nothing left but a few creatures lurking around to hunt you down. Now building a solo rap career, Quavo has also turned to activism.

Chattanooga’s nationally-ranked haunted attraction — Dread Hollow — will return this fall with all new twisted story lines and sets, and disturbingly-real scares. They offer fun adventure games (non-scary), perfect for adults and older kids, as well as scarier escape games for adults. This haunted house is recommended for those over the age of 13. Under 13 must be accompanied by an adult and no children under 6 years of age.

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection Barcelona a MICHELIN Guide Hotel

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The mansion was originally built in 1879 as the home of a wealthy textile merchant, and that opulence has endured the test of time. The building was eventually purchased by the Cotton Manufacturers Guild and became their headquarters before being converted into a seven-story luxury hotel in 2015. Many original elements -- from the grand marble staircase and gilded walls to the ceiling murals -- remain. An on-site atelier and cotton buds arranged like floral bouquets are scattered throughout the hotel, reflecting the building’s mercantile history. Today, the lobby features ornately painted double-high ceilings, distressed mirrors, low-slung couches, and a clubby downbeat soundtrack.

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The quality score helps ensure that our selection stays fresh and vital. Have no fear, though — everything else is the same. You'll still enjoy the full fabulous MICHELIN Guide experience when you book, including our legendary service and delightful style. Book direct on MICHELIN Guide and feel secure with our dedicated travel specialist team ready to assist.Best prices are guaranteed.

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Their private bathrooms include free toiletries and a hairdryer.Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection, A Marriott Luxury & Lifestyle Hotel has a stylish bar, as well as its own restaurant. Guests can also enjoy some Spanish Tapas on the terrace. You will find a wide range of dining options and shops in the surrounding streets.Passeig de Gracia Metro Station is just 400 metres from the Hotel and trains to the airport stop there. You will find a wide range of dining options and shops in the surrounding streets.Passeig de Gracia Metro Station is just 1312 feet from the Hotel and trains to the airport stop there.

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As the world's largest hotel chain, Marriott has the benefit of using that heft to build up the largest of these soft brands. As I think about returning to my pre-pandemic travel patterns, the independent-felling hotels that are part of the big chains will probably be on the top of my list. It would take another six years for Autograph to hit the 100-property milestone and today there are more than 180 hotels in 30-plus countries and territories. Today, hotel brands are offering more and more choices that don't feel so cookie cutter. One of my favorite tales involves a work trip consisting of nine domestic flights in a week and stays in four different hotels. Waking up Friday morning, I couldn't tell what city I was in but I knew that I was in a Hilton.

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Lido House has been designed by WATG; its scheme inspired by the quaint cottages of Cape Cod. Living so close, Olson felt he had a responsibility to make the hotel a place for the community as much as for visitors. As such, the grand opening party was a local affair, with Newport Beach residents top of the guest list, and musical entertainment provided by Aloe Blacc, an internationally-known singer who grew up in Orange County. The celebration was clearly a proud moment for Olson, one that saw him personally seeing to the needs of hotel guests as well as rubbing shoulders with locals. When I stayed at The Notary in January, it was a completely different hotel. The former public areas of the building house an elegant library, several lounges, a terrace and an outdoor swimming pool.

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Keep in mind, opting-out only affects your current device. You must therefore adjust this setting on each device as necessary to reflect your preference. Cots and extra beds are not available at this property. To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search. Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room. Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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In the Eixample, about three blocks northwest of the Gothic Quarter and Urquinaona Metro station

Not forgetting the Sagrada Familia, a 20-minute walk away. The openings of Lido House, Westdrift and Hotel Republic mark a significant milestone in the expansion of Autograph Collection in California. That three hotels along the same stretch of coast have such different stories to tell is a credit to the design teams involved. And there’s more to come from the brand, as it’s revealed the state will welcome six more Autograph Collection members in the coming years. While the locations and design concepts are yet to be announced, one thing’s for certain; each will remain true to the brand promise of delivering an experience exactly like nothing else. Unfortunately the staff in the restaurant were a nightmare.

The Eixample district is a perfect grid of wide streets that form blocks with chamfers on each corner, facilitating circulation and visibility. Like the buildings in this original district, the Cotton House Hotel has an interior patio garden. The Eixample was planned at the end of the 19th century and today it is one of the best districts in Barcelona thanks to its planning simplicity and the quantity of services and amenities it offers. It was the district chosen by rich Catalan industrial bourgeoisie to build their stately homes in the Modernist style, which is why it is the area of Barcelona with the highest concentration of buildings in this style. Of particular note are La Pedrera and Casa Batlló, both the work of Gaudí, Barcelona’s most universal architect (they are a 10-minute walk from the hotel).

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Tablet Hotels is all about discovering the world's most exciting hotels — places where you'll find a memorable experience, not just a room for the night. For 20+ years we've scoured the earth, evaluating hotels that meet every taste and budget, creating a hand-picked selection that's proven and inspired. In fact, our painstaking curation led to Michelin making us the official hotel selection of their legendary MICHELIN Guide. The MICHELIN Guide had always been a benchmark in gastronomy. Location is great, the hotel itself amazing, nice balcony, great pool, good breakfast and lovely stuff.

There’s something fabulous about swimming in a rooftop pool, sipping a cocktail, and staring at Gaudi's famed Sagrada Familia. Luckily, Cotton House’s rooftop terrace offers it all, with plenty of seating and a bar. Down the hall from the pool is a dedicated massage room for spa services. Next door is a small 24-hour gym with a Technogym recumbent bicycle, elliptical machine, and limited free weights. Free yoga, aquagym classes, and group runs are offered as well. Bataur Restaurant -- with its vintage checkerboard styling and big outdoor terrace -- serves Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine plus a rotating themed menu that includes international offerings.

For a posh boutique option that's right in the Gothic Quarter, check out Hotel Ohla, though it lacks the same classic dazzle. Rooms here are an exercise in balance, with both modern and classic flair. Expect to see eye-catching -- yet restrained -- details like rear-lit sketches of plants, abundant nail-head accents, and vintage-inspired furniture. While most rooms eschew the overtly elegant style found in the hotel's common areas, a few suites are available with gilded ceilings and four-poster beds.

The columns feature leather and metal accents to represent water staining while wood and mesh screens reference the nets of local fishermen. The restaurant, Jute Coastal Bar + Kitchen is named after the raw fibre often used to make rope, with its design scheme featuring woven chairs and string flags. Large-scale water paintings by Sausalito photorealist Eric Zener line the walls of the lobby, a smaller version of which can be seen in the guestrooms alongside a sun-washed palette, natural textures and splashes of blue. While Lido House, Westdrift and Hotel Republic share the same coastline, the design of each is markedly different.

We received the worst service at breakfast had to wait an hour to place our order and then waited to receive it and then couldn’t get the bill when we were in a rush. Ultimately we complain to the manager and he gave us a complementary breakfast but it left a very bad taste in our mouth‘s about the whole experience of staying at the hotel. Very unfortunate Since we really did think it was a lovely property. Lido House has three distinct F&B venues, its signature restaurant being The Mayor’s Table. Honouring the site’s city hall roots, the scheme takes on a more masculine style with the use of dark woods, steel and glass along with industrial light fittings. There are plenty of nautical touches however, with trinkets such as model boats and mermaids dressing the shelves.

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But these days I find myself booking more and more of these hotels to give myself a sense of place when spending a night -- or a week -- at a hotel. The location between City Hall and the convention center is ideal for most travelers. And if you still want a chain feel, stay at the Marriott or the Residence Inn by Marriott on either side of the hotel. This was going to be a big year for hotel openings.

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Other room standards include free Wi-FI, Krups coffeemakers with free coffee, electric tea kettles, irons, ironing boards, safes, robes, and slippers. Bathrooms are smartly designed and mix chrome, marble, and wood accents. Expect white marble vanities plus rainfall showers. Ortigia bath products are a nice touch and some higher-category rooms add tubs. Keep in mind that noise does tend to travel within the hotel. Since its launch in 2010, Autograph Collection has celebrated individuality, bringing one-of-a-kind hotels to guests seeking a stay with a story.

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