Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Luz Noceda Fandom

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In "Watching and Dreaming", Luz is devastated when Amity expresses anger at her and challenges her to a "witch's battle". This causes Luz to realize that Amity is not real, as she would never misquote "The Good Witch Azura". After Amity snaps out of it, she along with the other kids tells Luz how to 'wake up'. After Belos' defeat the two joyfully reunite at the Owl House and share their second kiss. In "King's Tide", Amity, along with Willow, Gus, Hunter, and King, manages to find Luz before she gets killed by Belos. Everyone except King starts fighting Belos, and before Belos could finish them off, King brings the Collector over, who promptly destroys Belos.

Playing with the Collector and stopping Belos

At some point during the time-skip, she arrives at Hexside under the alias "Miki", also disguising her mech as her sister "Roka", posing as refugees. During her stay, she approached Boscha, who was emotionally vulnerable due to her grudgeby team getting captured by The Collector's minions, and manipulated her into taking over the school, with Kikimora acting as her advisor. Kikimora's goal was to use Boscha as a puppet ruler to control the survivors and make Hexside into her own personal empire, similar to how Belos did with the Isles in the past. When Luz, Amity, Willow, Gus, Hunter and Camila arrive to convince the students to fight back against the Collector, "Miki" convinces Boscha to deny their request due to it being "a suicide mission". Her next appearance was in "Hunting Palisman," in which she served as the episode's main antagonist.

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After the party, she watches an entry where Philip mentions someone named "the Collector". After learning about time pools from Eda, Luz gets help from Lilith to try and find them. Their search eventually brings them to a beach, where there initially appears to be nothing.

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Building a portal and dating Amity

The girls work together to free Eda, and the twins and Eda knock the slitherbeast out. Amity congratulates Luz on learning a new spell and agrees to form a secret book club with her before they go home. Upon returning, they find the aftermath of King and Hooty's battle with animated toys. When Amity and her friends have an Moonlight Conjuring and invite everyone except Willow, Luz, Willow and Gus decide to have one at the Owl House, taking advantage of Eda and King's absence that night. Before leaving, Eda asks Luz to take care of the house, warning her before leaving that if anything happens to the house, she will never trust her again. They soon realize that they can control the house thanks to the power of the moon, and decide to take the house on a joyride instead of returning it to its place to show off to Amity.

The scouts are slightly higher than the Guards in rank, serving on special assignment and as inspiration for young witches. Continuing from the events of "King's Tide" in the Boiling Isles, after successfully forcing Luz and her friends into the Human Realm, King Clawthorne tries to explain to the Collector the rules of "Owl House". Lilith Clawthorne and Hooty try to save King, but are turned into puppets for the Collector to play with in the Archive House, his newly built house. Lilith's sister and King's adoptive mother Eda Clawthorne transforms into her harpy form to confront the Collector.

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Luz says it should be Lilith as King explains the severity of one's crimes in order to get petrified. The two get sent to the Conformatorium where they take on the guards and find where Eda is being kept. Luz uses alight glyph to snap Eda back to her senses, and Eda tells Luz to take the key to the Human Realm in order to keep it away from Belos.

Luz is extremely eager to learn from her, but whereas Luz wants to get her witch's staff right away, Eda believes in earning one's staff, often tasking her with work duties or giving her small lessons at a time. Going at Eda's pace can leave Luz antsy and she is willing to do whatever it takes to learn magic, such as tempting Eda with a light-up pen. She does not hold Eda's flaws against her and instead tries to help her resolve them. Luz does not always share Eda's interests, as she was disgusted by the thought of digging through a trash worm, and sometimes questioned Eda's lessons, leading to her rebelling against her. Though in the end, she realizes how important her lessons truly are when one of those lessons saves her life. In "Hooty's Moving Hassle", Luz is shown to be afraid of Eda's judgment and tries to stick to her rules so as not to be horribly punished.

They are almost caught when Amity saves them and they reach the docks where Kikimora's hand dragon, Princess, is waiting. Terra takes Kikimora with her as Amity shows Luz her phone and says she knows Luz is lying about the portal. Luz apologizes and tells her everything as they meet back up with the others. However, Luz soon has her doubts as the cure starts to take effect and asks to see the book, however, Gwen refuses to let her see it.

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Before running off, Amity tells Luz that she'll help her pick some flowers and they can do something there, causing Luz to blush in response. Afterwards, Luz, now determined to stop a rampaging Warden Wrath, thanks Amity for listening and tells her that she looks forward to picking flowers with her. She asks her if she had found any good ones, to which she replies that she hasn't, and Amity attempts to conjure up some with a plant glyph drawn in the ground, which doesn't work. Luz explains to her that she needs to have something in mind, and draws a proper one on the ground, summoning much prettier flowers. Amity then forms a balloon with abomination goo, and Luz ties the flowers around the string, letting them fly away with the balloon in the wind. Amity wonders if they'll reach the Human Realm, and while Luz is doubtful, she remarks that it's something nice to think about.

At the dance, Amity thanks Luz for taking her place as she is called to face Grometheus. At first he turns into Eda, but quickly changes into her mother and reacts negatively to the Demon Realm. Luz, in a state of panic, runs out of Hexside as Grometheus and the students follow her. As she is cornered, Amity jumps in front of her and Grometheus takes the form of a shadowy figure and takes a note out of Amity's dress pocket and rips it. Luz reads part of the note and realizes Amity was afraid of getting rejected.

When in a position of power, she is ruthless and cunning, but when things go against her, such as in "Young Blood, Old Souls", her cowardly true colors are shown and she will not hesitate to flee from danger. Kikimora and Boscha looking down at those she sees as a threat to her rise to power. For as long as she has known Hunter, Kikimora saw him as nothing more than a rival and an obstacle in her way of becoming Belos' right hand. When Hunter was tasked with retrieving palisman, she sent her dragon to attack the Golden Guard.

When Amity arrives and explains how her father would not let her compete in the Bonesborough Brawl, Luz thinks she can use this as an opportunity for an alternative to her tradition. After Amity sends her Abomaton chaperone on an errand, they head for the brawl. Luz rushes in to find Lilith in the claws of a Stonesleeper and she frees her.

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Luz, seeing what King is doing, plays along, leading to the Collector stopping the Draining Spell. As the Collector starts reshaping the island, Luz tries to keep the portal together long enough for the others to escape. However, as King starts to get pulled away by the Collector, he realizes that he has to stay behind if Luz and the others are gonna have a chance to make it through the portal. King then tells her that he is happy to have her as a big sister, before using his sonic shout to push her and the others through the portal. Upon making it to the Human Realm, Luz immediately runs back towards the door, hoping to reach King.

Meanwhile, Belos is also in the Demon Realm, suffering anxiety attacks caused by killing his brother, Caleb. "For the Future" is the second and penultimate episode of the third season of the American animated television series The Owl House, and the 42nd overall episode of the series. In the episode, Luz Noceda's group heads back to the Boiling Isles, now changed from the last time they have visited. On two separate journeys, Luz and Belos hope to battle the Collector, with both suffering battles along the way. In "Clouds on the Horizon", it's revealed that Kikimora has been demoted to a cargo pilot.

When Luz finally returns to the Demon Realm, she, Camila, and the rest are taken back to Hexside by Mattholomule and Skara. There, she finds out that Boscha has become the student body president of the school, and has an advisor called Miki. Luz tries to offer to save everyone, but the idea is promptly rejected by Miki and Boscha, as they both deem it too dangerous.

The place they are standing in, is the space in-between, where the Titan has been trapped for quite some time. But thanks to the cubes, he has been able to keep an eye on his son and those who have been kind to him. However, Luz doesn't think of herself as kind and confesses that she had hoped the Collector would blast Belos away. The Titan relates that he was willing to do anything to protect his son but had realized too late that he had wrongfully blamed the Collector. His words make Luz wonder if they're just as bad as Belos but the Titans tells her that Belos is driven by his delusions of heroism and his fear of what he can't control.

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Even years later, Luz still mourns and misses her father deeply, with the anniversary of his death remaining extremely difficult for her. Additionally, it is implied that part of Luz's eccentric optimism and love of fantasy serve as coping mechanisms to help her process her grief. During her birthdays, Manny would always gift Luz with special flowers as a means of symbolizing his love for his daughter. It is implied that, like Camila, Manny was fond and supportive of Luz's eccentricities, with him even teaching her how to use sausage strings as makeshift intestines during her school play audition. Additionally, it was Manny who introduced Luz to her favorite book series, The Good Witch Azura, with the book having been the last gift he gave her before he passed away. After making their way to the Owl House, Luz goes to Eda's room and sits in her nest with her egg.

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Mara was a dark spirit that takes a form of a beautiful woman and then visits men in their dreams, torturing them with desire, and dragging life out of them. In Serbia, a mare is called mora, or noćnik/noćnica ("night creature", masculine and feminine respectively).[7] In Romania they were known as Moroi. Her next appearance was in "Eclipse Lake", where Belos sent her to the Knee to collect Titans's Blood for the portal key.

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When they say they are looking for the Looking Glass Ruins, Luz urges Gus to go with them and gives him some glyphs. At the library she tells Amity about the human who came to the Demon Realm before her, Philip Wittebane, and trays she is looking for his diary. Amity says it should be in the forbidden stacks and agrees to take Luz as long as they remain silent as she would get fired otherwise. Luz then picks up the business card and goes to Blight Manor and makes a deal with Odalia that she and her friends will be readmitted to Hexside if she helps with their business demonstration that night. Luz struggles to make it through the demonstration and during the last demo of the night, the "Abomaton", she asks Odalia to stop, but Odalia responds that the abomaton will only stop once its enemy is destroyed.

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After Kikimora declares him dead, she has her pet track him down to finish the job. Rather then receiving the praise she expected, Belos shocks her by saying he would rather cut off his arm than have her as his second in command and tells her to find a hole to rot in. After this shock, Kikimora loses all respect and loyalty for the emperor and willingly helps King free the Collector. Kikimora throwing off the Hexside students attacking her before going after Luz and company again.

"Do not underestimate me Belos, for I am the good witch Luz, child of the Human Realm, student of the Demon Realm, warrior of peace... NOW EAT THIS, SUCKA!""Us weirdos have to stick together." In "Enchanting Grom Fright", Amity is revealed to be a lesbian when it's shown that her worst fear is being rejected by her crush Luz. The first half of the show's second season premiered on June 12, 2021, and the second half premiered on March 19, 2022.

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After King buys a potion that shrinks Luz's friends, she starts to wonder where they are, so she and King look for them as the two get tickets for the bracelets. However, as King gets the bracelets, Willow and Gus get Luz's attention and tell her what King did. When King returns, she chastises him for his actions when Tibbles, the person who sold King the potion, shrinks him and Luz and puts the four in his miniature animal exhibit to fight the animals. After learning the only way to reverse the potion is to have Tibbles tap his cheek, Luz and her friends trick him into doing so. After they are turned back to normal and the animals chase Tibbles, King apologizes to everyone and offers the bracelets, which broke in the fighting, as a peace offering, which they accept.

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However, after possessing Raine's puppet body, Belos has managed to trick the Collector into thinking that Luz and her friends are coming to destroy them, which makes them angry. In "Any Sport in a Storm", when Amity excitedly tells Luz that the author of the Good Witch Azura series, Mildred Featherwhyle, is doing a book signing in town, Luz is confused at first, as Mildred is a human. When she and Amity compare the pictures of Mildred on their respective books and notice the differences, they start to wonder if Mildred can travel between realms, and excitedly go into town to get answers. On the way, the two discuss theories as to who Mildred really is and how she's able to travel between realms, with Luz being hopeful that she can find a way back to the Human Realm.

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Once arriving at Titan Trapper Island, Luz encourages King to learn what he can about being a Trapper himself, while she and Hooty talk to Bill about getting their help to stop Belos. However, once Luz and Hooty realize that Bill's description of a titan fits King, they immediately realize that he's in danger and rush off to warn him. Upon being rescued, King is initially upset with Luz for taking him away, saying that he knows Luz will eventually have to leave the Demon Realm, and that he thought he'd have to prepare for a world without her.

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She also shows sympathy towards him when he says he didn't want to feel left out. In "Wing It Like Witches", both he and Luz stand up for Willow, and after Luz pushes them too hard, he doesn't hold any ill feelings, and forgives her. Once Willow's memory is restored in the former episode, Luz welcomes her back with an eager hug, stating that "[she'd] hug her so hard, she'd never forget [Luz] again".

During this time, Luz was also bullied by her classmates, who frequently made fun of her for her antics and "cheesy" stunts to impress other students that she developed crushes for. These experiences resulted in Luz becoming fearful of interacting with other teenagers. Belos, in Raine's body, suggests wiping them out, but the Collector wants to be friends with them. He then brags that when a Titan's fully grown they are more powerful than anyone, and the heart in Belos' castle possesses such power, which piques Belos' interest. So, he convinces the Collector to play with the trio in person, which he agrees to.

Originally, her nightwear during her first night in the Demon Realm consisted of a gray sleeveless top, purple shorts with an orange moon and star on the right leg, and white-and-indigo socks. Starting from "Hunting Palismen", she wears a short-sleeved lilac shirt, dull purple pajama pants with a gold waistband, a blue diamond pattern, and the pale pink head of an unknown creature on the ends. She usually wears her loafers while in this outfit but was seen barefoot while sick with the Common Mold in "Eclipse Lake". In "Thanks to Them", her nightwear consisted of a bluish-gray t-shirt with a lighter horizontal stripe, dark blue pants with gold trim and a star pattern on the left leg, and pink socks.

Monday, May 6, 2024

The powers of the House and Senate compared

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Constitution which would automatically prevent a convicted felon from running for public office. Individual states can make their own laws concerning qualifications, but they cannot add restrictions concerning a candidate's legal history. A significant difference between the Senate and the House of Representatives is how long their members serve after being elected.

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If approved, the Senate then serves as the investigative/judicial body to determine if the charges merit removing the accused official from his or her office. However, the vote in the Senate has to represent "a significant majority," usually taken to mean 67 of the 100 votes. If released by the committee, the bill is put on a calendar to be voted on, debated or amended. If the bill passes by simple majority (218 of 435), the bill moves to the Senate. In the Senate, the bill is assigned to another committee and, if released, debated and voted on. Finally, a conference committee made of House and Senate members works out any differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill.

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The distribution of power within Congress

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Before members are assigned to committees, each committee’s size and the proportion of Republicans to Democrats must be decided by the party leaders. The total number of committee slots allotted to each party is approximately the same as the ratio between majority party and minority party members in the full chamber. All the US states have representatives at the House with the most populous states having more representatives than the least populated ones; for example, California has fifty-two representatives while Vermont and Alaska have one representative each. The senator who has the podium can speak for as long as he/she wants which means that the minority can control the Senate.

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But leading conservatives like Trump, former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Senate candidate Kari Lake have touted their general support for abortion restrictions but said the 1864 ban goes too far. Many state Republican lawmakers sharply objected on Wednesday to the push to undo the Civil War-era ban that has roiled the politics of the state after the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that it is enforceable. Hamilton said she had several phone conversations with Republicans the night before the vote and while she would not divulge the details of those conversations, she said it made her cautiously optimistic.

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Senators must be 30 years of age, U.S. citizens for at least nine years, and residents of the state they represent. The majority party members and the minority party members meet in separate caucuses to select their leader. Third parties rarely have had enough members to elect their own leadership, and independents will generally join one of the larger party organizations to receive committee assignments. Gerrymandering is used at the state legislature level to create districts that overwhelmingly favor one party. Another Republican state representative, Jacqueline Parker, decried the GOP votes for repeal, calling abortion "akin to slavery."

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Dozens of states and the federal government have put in place TikTok bans on government devices. Texas’ ban was challenged last year by The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, which argued in a lawsuit that the policy was impeding academic freedom because it extended to public universities. In 2020, federal courts blocked an executive order issued by then-President Donald Trump to ban TikTok after the company sued on the grounds that the order violated free speech and due process rights. His administration brokered a deal that would have had U.S. corporations Oracle and Walmart take a large stake in TikTok. The sale never went through for a number of reasons; one was China, which imposed stricter export controls on its technology providers. Each state in the United States elects two senators, regardless of the state’s population.

Conclusion: How Their Differences Make the House and Senate Stronger

In the House of Representatives, or House, the number of elected officials from each state is based on its population. Since 1911, the total membership of the House has been fixed at 435, with a minimum of one member from each state. As of 2012, the most populous state, California, had 53 officials in the House of Representatives. The senators or the members of the Senate are highly qualified and experienced people in their respective domains. One of the major functions of the Senate is its power to try impeachments and removals of the representatives of the House.

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Paired with this doctrine is the ruling that legislative powers may not be delegated to any other branch of government. Article I, Section 3 of the Constitution calls for two senators from each state to be selected by a state’s legislature to represent that state. However, the 17th Amendment, approved in 1913, mandates the direct election of U.S. senators, which means that they’re elected by direct vote of the people rather than by state legislators.

If Congress adjourns before 10 days are up and the President takes no action, then the bill dies and Congress may not vote to override. This is called a pocket veto, and if Congress still wants to pass the legislation, they must begin the entire process anew. The House has several powers assigned exclusively to it, including the power to initiate revenue bills, impeach federal officials, and elect the President in the case of an Electoral College tie. As outlined in the Constitution, the House represents citizens based on district populations, while the Senate represents citizens on an equal state basis. This agreement was part of what is called The Great Compromise which, in turn, led to the Permanent Seat of Government Act establishing the nation’s federal capital in Washington, DC.

It was created as an independent non-partisan agency by the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. It helps Congress estimate revenue inflows from taxes and helps the budgeting process. It makes projections about such matters as the national debt[131] as well as likely costs of legislation. It prepares an annual Economic and Budget Outlook with a mid-year update and writes An Analysis of the President's Budgetary Proposals for the Senate's Appropriations Committee. The speaker of the House and the Senate's president pro tempore jointly appoint the CBO director for a four-year term.

The history of the House dates back to the Virginia Plan which was envisioned by Edmund Randolph. The Virginia plan proposed the idea of a bicameral legislature and the creation of the House to represent the Americans. James Madison drafted the plan while waiting for a quorum at the 1787 Constitutional Convention. While few constitutional experts and political scholars would argue that the bicameral legislative system works perfectly, most would agree that the formulation has stood the test of time. The procedure that Congress must follow to enact legislation is described in Article I, Section 7 of the Constitution. USA.gov explains that anyone who has an idea for a new law is encouraged to contact their U.S. representative or senator to suggest it.

They vote on bills, speak with constituents and other groups, and review constituent mail, press clips and various reports. Work can continue into the evening with receptions or fundraising events. The bicameral legislature that splits legislative duties between a large House of Representatives and a smaller Senate is a key component of the framers’ power-sharing strategy. Congress has the power to override a presidential veto by a two-thirds majority vote of both the House and Senate.

However, most bills originate in the offices of one or more of their legislative sponsors. Marshall’s decision expanded the scope of the legislative powers enumerated in the Constitution by including the power to declare war, levy taxes, and regulate commerce. These powers are derived from the Constitution’s necessary and proper clause in Article I, Section 8. The Constitution requires that senators be at least 30 years old, U.S. citizens for at least nine years, and residents of the states they’ll represent. Senate terms are for six years; the terms are staggered so that approximately a third of all senate seats are up for election every two years. This is intended to protect the Senate from short-term political pressure and to ensure that turnover in the Senate occurs evenly, rather than having stasis for six years followed by upheaval.

The result is an unpredictable daily floor schedule for Senate business and the possibility that bills will be proposed whose subjects haven’t been researched or debated in committee. To bring some order to Senate proceedings, the majority leader is given priority in being recognized to speak and to propose the bills and legislation that the body will consider. The Senate website explains that the framers modeled the upper chamber of Congress after early state senates and the governor’s councils of the Colonial era. To shield senators from short-term political pressure, their terms were set at six years rather than the two-year terms of House representatives. Article I, Section 3 of the Constitution describes the basic composition, operation, and duties of the Senate, although the Constitution grants the Senate leeway in determining how it will conduct its business. The Senate website describes the powers and procedures of the legislative body, which include trying impeachments, reviewing and approving presidential nominees, approving treaties, and managing internal matters.

The Reapportionment Act of 1929 established that there be 435 representatives, and the Uniform Congressional Redistricting Act requires that they be elected from single-member constituencies or districts. It is also required that the congressional districts be apportioned among states by population every ten years using the U.S. census results, provided that each state has at least one congressional representative. Each senator is elected at-large in their state for a six-year term, with terms staggered, so every two years approximately one-third of the Senate is up for election. Each state, regardless of population or size, has two senators, so currently, there are 100 senators for the 50 states.

The president has 10 days to sign or veto bills that Congress sends to the White House for approval. (A presidential veto prevents the legislation from taking effect.) If the president approves the bill, it’s signed into law. If the president rejects the bill, it’s returned to Congress with an explanation for the veto. In the early Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland, Chief Justice John Marshall wrote that the government is “one of enumerated powers,” which means that it can exercise only the powers that have been granted to it explicitly by the Constitution.

These 112 House Republicans Voted Against Ukraine Aid

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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.

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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.

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These 112 House Republicans voted against Ukraine aid

But leading conservatives like Trump, former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Senate candidate Kari Lake have touted their general support for abortion restrictions but said the 1864 ban goes too far. Many state Republican lawmakers sharply objected on Wednesday to the push to undo the Civil War-era ban that has roiled the politics of the state after the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that it is enforceable. Hamilton said she had several phone conversations with Republicans the night before the vote and while she would not divulge the details of those conversations, she said it made her cautiously optimistic.

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Paired with this doctrine is the ruling that legislative powers may not be delegated to any other branch of government. Article I, Section 3 of the Constitution calls for two senators from each state to be selected by a state’s legislature to represent that state. However, the 17th Amendment, approved in 1913, mandates the direct election of U.S. senators, which means that they’re elected by direct vote of the people rather than by state legislators.

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Before members are assigned to committees, each committee’s size and the proportion of Republicans to Democrats must be decided by the party leaders. The total number of committee slots allotted to each party is approximately the same as the ratio between majority party and minority party members in the full chamber. All the US states have representatives at the House with the most populous states having more representatives than the least populated ones; for example, California has fifty-two representatives while Vermont and Alaska have one representative each. The senator who has the podium can speak for as long as he/she wants which means that the minority can control the Senate.

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If Congress adjourns before 10 days are up and the President takes no action, then the bill dies and Congress may not vote to override. This is called a pocket veto, and if Congress still wants to pass the legislation, they must begin the entire process anew. The House has several powers assigned exclusively to it, including the power to initiate revenue bills, impeach federal officials, and elect the President in the case of an Electoral College tie. As outlined in the Constitution, the House represents citizens based on district populations, while the Senate represents citizens on an equal state basis. This agreement was part of what is called The Great Compromise which, in turn, led to the Permanent Seat of Government Act establishing the nation’s federal capital in Washington, DC.

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Constitution which would automatically prevent a convicted felon from running for public office. Individual states can make their own laws concerning qualifications, but they cannot add restrictions concerning a candidate's legal history. A significant difference between the Senate and the House of Representatives is how long their members serve after being elected.

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.

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."

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.

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.

They vote on bills, speak with constituents and other groups, and review constituent mail, press clips and various reports. Work can continue into the evening with receptions or fundraising events. The bicameral legislature that splits legislative duties between a large House of Representatives and a smaller Senate is a key component of the framers’ power-sharing strategy. Congress has the power to override a presidential veto by a two-thirds majority vote of both the House and Senate.

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.

It was created as an independent non-partisan agency by the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. It helps Congress estimate revenue inflows from taxes and helps the budgeting process. It makes projections about such matters as the national debt[131] as well as likely costs of legislation. It prepares an annual Economic and Budget Outlook with a mid-year update and writes An Analysis of the President's Budgetary Proposals for the Senate's Appropriations Committee. The speaker of the House and the Senate's president pro tempore jointly appoint the CBO director for a four-year term.

Sunday, May 5, 2024

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Prepare to feel chills down your spine as we take you on this haunted tour of the historic Midtown District, where you’ll discover the spirits of Atlanta and learn of their disturbing pasts. As the oldest remaining building in Stone Mountain, the former Village Inn (now Stillwell House) is also among the most haunted. Built in 1820, the Inn was briefly converted to a hospital during the Civil War, but the ghosts of its Confederate past still linger. Though the building no longer operates as a bed and breakfast, it remains a historical Atlanta landmark and an essential stop on any haunted tour of the city. In fact, more than a few people have noted a striking resemblance to The Stanley Hotel which was part of Stephen King’s inspiration for his haunted Overlook Hotel in The Shining.

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Paranoia Haunted House features two different haunted attractions at their Canton establishment — Extraction and The Wretched. Held on weekends in October, The Village Haunted Experience is a walk-through outdoor haunted attraction located on the grounds of the Georgia Renaissance Festival. It includes some intense, graphic scenes and is recommended for ages 13 and above. We want Georgia Born productions whether film, live events or emerging and immersive entertainment experiences.

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Each and every person that enters the Haunted Attraction will need to have an admission ticket. Dare to come through to the Atlanta haunted house known as Folklore, as you contemplate life choices such as, “Why did I do this to myself”. Folklore can be found lurking in the links of HauntWorld and the Top 10 Best Haunted Houses in Atlanta, GA. It has endured years of misery and demons clinging to it like leeches. The test of time will prove that Folklore is a treasure you will have to witness, and then melt at the sight of. You will not be disappointed, by an ancient haunted manor attempting to swallow you whole, or a room where everything seems to be reaching out to touch and fuse with you.

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Given it’s the site of Civil War battles from June 19, 1864, until July 2, 1864, it’s not surprising this national battlefield park is home to its share of paranormal activity. Their Haunted Forest is frightfully fun for families and kids! As the sun sets each night at the Buford Corn Maze, be aware of creatures coming alive in their secluded forest and lurking throughout a winding labyrinth of twists and turns.

Escape Woods offers interactive movie-like plots, while Paranoia Haunted House explores asylum secrets and dark magic. If you’re the sort of person who simply can’t wait for Halloween and pumpkin spice season, there are an array of fantastic haunted houses in Georgia that are sure to give you a fun-filled fright night. However, as beautiful as this house is there is something dark lurking beneath the surface – it is haunted!

The haunted estate at House of Four Scythes is home to a Specter of Death that visitors will encounter on their trip. Entrance to the haunted house is $20 per person, and $25 on special event weekends. Located on Highway 441 in Commerce GA, Fearopolis has a lot to offer this Halloween. The attraction features a haunted house, haunted maze, go-karts, and mini-golf. Considered one of the top-rated haunted houses in Georgia, this attraction is a must-see this Halloween season.

The Haunted Hood™ will be exclusively open for ticket holders only. Please plan accordingly, tickets and access are limited with only a few days open each week leading up to Halloween night. Buy tickets for your entire party together, they reserve your time. Read the terms you agree to when buying tickets to understand liability & release waivers. There is no nudity, physical contact, but some scares, gore and thrills can't be unseen.

Atlanta Ghosts introduces you to the haunted streets of downtown Atlanta, filled with harrowing stories of tragic deaths and terrifying hauntings. Home to the terminus of Georgia’s railway system, the state capital is a center of terrifying hauntings and unexplained ghostly activity in the Southeast. The building’s original owner, Reverend Jacob Stillwell, was said to be a tall, imposing figure rarely seen without a cigar in hand. Former guests of the Village Inn report sensing a strong male presence in the house, believed to be that of the Reverend. Lights turn on and off on their own, pictures fall off the walls, and ghostly faces peer out from photographs. Visitors always know the reverend is present when the odor of cigar smoke mysteriously permeates the air.

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This Place Feels Off offers a captivating journey into the enigmatic and mysterious. Our platform is dedicated to exploring abandoned towns, delving into forgotten stories, and immersing you in the eerie ambiance of places lost to time. For the bravest souls, mark October 21 on your calendar as the best date to grab tickets for the Trail of Terror.

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Here are our top picks for the top 29 romantic restaurants and places in Atlanta, perfect for you and your boo’s next night out on the town. Are you brave enough to venture into the haunting abyss of Folklore Haunted House Atlanta? Other reports include sightings of orbs, fog, and blurry apparitions that have been known to enter rooms, particularly on the third floor. This year at the Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival you can play all day and glow all night! This is located at the Buford Corn Maze and is worth every penny.

For thrill-seekers up for a haunted road trip, the House of Four Scythes and Carnival of Screams in Georgia, just 40 minutes from Atlanta, is a must-visit. Operating during the annual Cumming Country Fair and Festival every October, this attraction offers two spine-chilling experiences in one. Inside, you’ll find attractions like the House of Creeps monster museum and an escape room experience.

Pictures — which are producing and distributing the film, respectively — are both owned by CNN's parent company, Warner Bros. For the 2024 WHCD on Saturday, April 27, SNL's Colin Jost was tapped to deliver the roast of President Joe Biden — and he'll have plenty of entertainment peers in the room watching. Aside from the president, vice president, first lady, second gentleman and all your favorite news anchors, here are the biggest stars attending this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner. Onsite city police & security will gladly escort you off property with no refund.

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Located in Stockbridge, the haunted attraction is part of the Yule Forest, one of the largest pumpkin patches in the state. The Atlanta haunted house features new scenes every year, with live actors, paranormal artifacts, and classic horror themes. In 2021, Containment was plagued with mysterious beings from another realm. Take an uncompromising look at what makes Atlanta such a haunted location. Embark on an exploration of a city that still holds cadavers in the walls of historic buildings and where tragedy has painted the town square red.

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Netherworld is recommended for adults and teens, but kids can come as long as a parent is with them. The newest haunts for the upcoming 2023 season are PRIMORDIAL and CRYPTID CHAOS.

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Built in 1929, the Beverly Hills Inn Apartments was once a home for aging widows but has since been converted to an apartment building. And according to the tenets, the boundaries between worlds are as thin as the walls. Reports include drinking glasses smashing on their own, and ghostly whispers warning visitors to get out. The spirits are believed to be those of three elderly women who do not take too kindly to visitors. Next up is the Main Street staple Foster House, said to be inhabited by spirits struck with typhoid fever.

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They discovered that there was a symbiotic relationship between the ones being tortured and the biotic facility itself; in other words, they were sustaining each other. Authorities were soon able to gain access, and two investigators headed inside where a burnt and tattered field guide was recovered which held some unnerving observations about The Facility. A presumably deceased “Detective Peterson” took note that the temperature of the facility fluctuated extremely frequently and severely.

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Find us and our terrifying swagger as well as others like us displayed with elegance on sites such as GA Followers and AXS. This Atlanta Haunted House relishes in your fandom and patronage and will most definitely see you come screamin’ season. Get ready for the best Halloween event of the season, featuring family-friendly shows and attractions during the day, and thrilling rides and scary haunted houses at night. If there is one thing you need to experience when Halloween season rolls around, it’s haunted houses in Atlanta, Georgia. Whether you’re looking for a scary place for yourself, or a not-so-scary one for kids, these haunted houses in Atlanta are sure to make you jump out of your skin every time. The GA haunted house is located on the operational farm and features three different bone-chilling attractions– a haunted house, haunted trail, and live-action apocalypse experience.

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This year you’ll find three new immersive haunt experiences, three challenging horror-themed escape rooms, and the promised return of the “Buried Alive” coffin simulator. The 25,000 square-foot indoor entertainment complex will be open Thursday – Sunday nights in October and on Halloween. Ready to learn about the best haunted house Atlanta has to offer? Here are 17+ horrific haunted houses in Atlanta (plus a few extra), that you need to check out. Handicap, elderly guests, pregnant women, people with health conditions or those who scare easily are more than welcome, but please proceed with caution at your own risk.

The first option is Family Time, and second option is Scare Time. Family Time is designed with their younger guests in mind, and is meant to be non-threatening and fun. Scare Time begins at sunset when the ghosts and ghouls of Pine Mountain are set loose to haunt. In addition to the haunted house, you’ll also find escape rooms (more below), laser tag, and a monster museum here. This season The Haunted Hood™ takes over the backlot at Areu Bros. Located conveniently off Langford Parkway, it’s an easy drive from anywhere in metro ATL.

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No list of haunted locations would be complete without at least one creepy old burial ground, right? Well, for the city of Atlanta, that role is filled by Oakland Cemetery which is the oldest and the largest cemetery in Atlanta. If you purchase your tickets online you will skip the wait at the box office and enter the waiting line for the Haunted House. Your tickets will be provided to you digitally and they will be scanned at the entrance to the haunted house. You may show your tickets on your phone, no need to print them off. The historic cemetery offers guided tours focused on the restless spirits during the haunting season every year.

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One of the other things that makes Zombie Farms a unique experience is the added entertainment that they have each year. This year will feature a professional storyteller spinning spooky yarns in the age-old Appalachian tradition. After being in business for a decade, they have fine-tuned their understanding of what will truly scare people and get them shrieking with fright. Now entering their fifth season in business, the Wicked South Lot 13 team works for months in advance to bring tin heir spooky characters to life. If you’re looking for a way to give back to the local community this Halloween, look no further than the House of Four Scythes. Experience screams from Appalachian Legend of the Mothman in West Virgina to the bloodthirsty Chupacabra, from the shrieking Banshee to the fearsome Yeti with reported sightings deep in the woods.

But once the seasons change and the chilly winds of autumn come rolling in, the woods outside metro Atlanta can begin to take on an eerie air. Check out the bone-chilling secrets of Atlanta’s past as you uncover buildings once home to cutthroat murderers. Visit the Biltmore Ballrooms, which is said to be haunted by the victims of a horrific plane crash. This 18th-century church is perhaps one of the spookiest and most haunted sites in Atlanta. Don’t let the design and stunning architecture fool you as there are a variety of eerie legends attached to the area. Some claim that spirits lurk in the shadows around the church, occupying the pews and wandering the halls.

This all lends itself to making The Highland Inn an ideal location for a haunting. There’s no better sweet reward for a long day than a heaping, scoop-filled ice cream cone with whatever toppings warm your heart. This ticket allows one guest to enter Containment Haunted House's One More Time event through the general admission line. This ticket will be valid for one entry on the night selected.

Some even would say that if you were to look hard enough, you could watch the vines grow. The single staircase acted as a chimney and carried toxic smoke to the upper floors.The hotel was immediately closed and lay empty for many years before reopening as The Ellis Hotel. Barrington Hall was built in 1842 by Barrington King and several generations of the family have lived (and died) there. Not too much is known about who is haunting the hotel, or why they linger there, but various guests have comments on cold spots, strange noises, and shadows. Room 130 in particular seems to be a hotspot and guests have captured strange anomalies in photographs taken in that room. The hotel has been around since 1927 and has seen various modifications over the years which have turned it into something similar to a labyrinth of corridors and staircases!

This year, their haunted attractions have two themes – Primordial, featuring monsters inspired by the elements, and Cryptid Chaos, focused on mutant monsters like The Chupacabra, Mothman and more. Speaking of monstrous, Metro Cafe Diner in Stone Mountain has a monstrous menu, with all of your diner favorites. They’re also open until midnight on weekends, so you’ll be able to work up an appetite even if you head to the haunt a little later. Folklore Haunted House is proud to welcome you to its terrifying attractions and mazes that will leave you breathless and squirming. You will undeniably remember the state of Georgia not just for peanuts and Coca-Cola, but for horror and your worst fears come true.

Saturday, May 4, 2024

BRAND STANDARDS: Autograph Collection, Exactly Like Nothing Else

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Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection is a classy luxury property with historic flair that's just northwest of the Gothic Quarter. There's a lot of wow-factor throughout the hotel's interiors, which include a blend of contemporary and old-school details. The 83 stylish rooms have king or queen beds plus minibars and air-conditioning, as well as gorgeous vintage bathrooms. Like most central Barcelona hotels, floor plans are tight and some interior-facing rooms are dark. Amenities include a rooftop terrace with a swimming pool, plus a dress shirt atelier, a massage room, and restaurant with a lovely terrace. Freebies include a welcome drink and sweet treat on arrival, water, and Wi-Fi.

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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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Represents the true and most authentic essence of the Barcelona lifestyle; discreet sophistication, familiar and at the same time elegant. Enjoying some tapas and drinks in its lush and extensive terrace is a very tempting plan you cannot afford to miss. We have more than 70 million property reviews, and they're all from real, verified guests. This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds. It recently re-opened under this new name and the Autograph Collection but days before checking in, I realized I had actually stayed at this property when it was first converted into a hotel about 15 years ago.

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To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search. Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type.Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room. The Cotton House Hotel is located in the heart of Barcelona, ​​only steps away from the most distinguished shopping street in the city.

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It has the stadium with the largest capacity in Europe, the Camp Nou, where exciting matches are played. Our breakfast is an hybrid gastronomique offer, in which we combine a careful selection of fresh, local and seasonal products served buffet style, and a selection of hot dishes prepared "a la minute" by our chefs. Friendly and familiar service but an extremely professional team. A small hotel with amazing decor & an interesting history. I used to laugh at these properties that couldn't find the right balance between their own independence and the standards of the parent company.

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Especially for Autograph, with more than 35 hotels slated to join the collection before the global pandemic, including the Mesm Tokyo and the brand's first hotel in Finland. There were also to be new properties in Greece, Switzerland, Belgium and Italy. The hotel was centrally located and the room was beautifully decorated. These intriguing hotels offer unique and enriching experiences in unexpected places. Reflecting a thoughtful combination of landscape and design, these oceanfront hotels capture the beauty of the beaches on which they reside. The Epicurean Atlanta offers a food-focused destination in the heart of Midtown, Atlanta.

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Cotton House Hotel Autograph Collection features rooms equipped with a hair dryer, plus all the necessities to ensure a comfortable stay. Non-members can add the privileges at checkout through our 30 day free trial, cancellable at anytime. You’ll also get access to member-only discounts and a dedicated team of travel experts ready to provide personalized assistance along every step of your journey. Every booking you make at a Plus Program hotel will be packed with privileges that pay for themselves in as little as one stay. Best of all, you can book as many Plus stays as you want, for whomever you want. Sign up for a free 30 day trial of Plus Program and receive VIP upgrades and amenities at the world’s most exciting hotels.

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This iconic property recently underwent a modern transformation, inspiring guests to celebrate Purdue University’s legacy. The contemporary design celebrates the pioneering spirit and excellence of the 153-year-old public institution while pulling through many of the building’s original architectural elements. Reflection of place and mark of craft – signature moments and experiences unique to each property – are core pillars of the Autograph Collection, coming together to create hotels with personality. Autograph Collection has had strong interest from the franchise community since its launch, and the passion of the owner is at the heart of each individual property. This is particularly true at Lido House, where Robert Olson, founder of R.D. Olson Development, was personally involved in every aspect of bringing to hotel to life.

The hotel’s gorgeous library and sitting rooms are usually filed with lounging guests, but they're also available to rent as meeting rooms. An atelier is located just off the library and a tailor is available to create custom dress shirts. There’s also laundry, dry cleaning, and shoe shine service. Public parking lots and street parking are nearby, but the hotel does provide pricey valet service. Cotton House Hotel is an Autograph Collection Marriott property that has a storied past.

Anchored by a passion for art, literature, music, or visionary architecture, these hotels serve as an epicenter for culture. This iconic building was mapped to resemble the journey of Ivens and Capelo, two of greatest Portuguese explorers to unveil Africa. The Ivens is an oasis hiding in the city of Lisbon – but not from it. Explore how Hotel Drover delivers true Texas hospitality inspired by the pioneering spirit of the west.

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