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Before they die, Winifred (the oldest of the sisters) casts a spell stating they will return when a virgin lights a black candle in their house. In the present day, 1993, a newcomer from Los Angeles, California, Max, is bullied at school by two bullies, and has a crush on his schoolmate Allison. On Halloween night, his parents force him to go trick-or-treating with his sister Dani while they go to a party. Max and Dani stumbles upon the house of Allison and decide to go to the house of the Sanderson sisters. While at the house, Max lights a black candle and brings back Winifred, along with her sisters Sarah and Mary Sanderson.

Hocus Pocus: The Sanderson Sisters' Cottage announced!

On the other hand, I'm not crazy about the print-quality of light-on-dark of recent years either, and I want TLG to do better.Do better, TLG. I don't care about Hocus Pocus, but that's a very nice mill cottage build. It's a bit on the pricey side considering I got Medieval Blacksmith for less than half that price, but I'll keep an eye out for discounts. I remember when this came out; didn't care for it then and I forgot all about it until today. Now they're going back to the well what, 30 years later?

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Looking at the box, this set seems chock full of details aimed at fans, and also looks to incorporate some fun building techniques. Since this set is aimed at the adult builder who also happens to be a fan of the movie, it will be interesting to see if it strikes the balance of engagement for more mature builders, as well as including fan-focused play features. We build our first witch in Bag 5 — Mary Sanderson has entered the model! We also add more walls and Winifred Sanderson’s iconic spell book held in its display stand. I would have preferred the spell book’s cover be a printed piece, but it is a sticker instead, which is a consistent theme throughout the set. The rest of the right wall is constructed, with a large archway in the middle.

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The waterwheel attaches to the house using a technic axel, which connects to part 2854 crankshaft connector. A series of more technic axels drives the crankshaft connector up and down, which turns the waterwheel. This is a fun way to incorporate movement into the model, though I am curious how this will incorporate into the rest of the model. The movie Hocus Pocus has been a cult classic for decades.

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The castle is modular, so you can pull it apart in all sorts of ways to reveal detailed rooms and lots of secrets. About the LEGO Ideas platformLEGO® Ideas offers fans the opportunity to submit their own brick creations with the chance to have their concept brought to life with the help of LEGO master designers and a share of the profits. “It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus,” Max says, in what could be called famous last words before lighting the black-flamed candle and bringing the witches back from the grave after 300 years.

Their "throw a million things against the wall to see if anything sticks" product design strategy is certainly ... This is really unfortunate, because having some way to open the roof would have allowed for greater visibility of the small, rich details inside. As with all of the sets in the 18+ / Adults Welcome lineup, it features a colored stripe along the bottom edge containing details about the set. The 268Medium LilacDark Purple complements the spooky vibe perfectly. ” While packed with details from the classic film, let’s find out if this set is spellbinding enough to be yours too. You can see the house in other movies, as well, including Catch Me If You Can, Scream 2, and Matilda, which I featured here.

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It’s an easy way to display and appreciate these minifigurses, as well as use this section as part of the build. Most notably, Dani’s witches hat which has hair fused to it is spectacular, and such a great option for those looking for an upgrade Witch’s hat for minifigure Halloween outfits. Here’s a look at the side characters, Allison Watts, Max and Dani Dennison. They’re also equally as detailed, and I really like their outfits, which are really contemporary, although Dani Dennison’s witch costume completely steals the show. I've never seen the movie but it looks like someone at LEGO thinks it is 'iconic'. Couldn’t care less about Hocus Pocus or a Sanderson Sister but the house is good.

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Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson return to seek children to eat and plan revenge against Reverend Traske's descendants. The trio must figure out how to stop the child-hungry witches from wreaking havoc on the world. Halloween is right around the corner, and you know what that means — it’s time to watch the 1993 Disney classic Hocus Pocus again! The wise-cracking, scene-stealing Sanderson Sisters put a spell on us, making the movie a fan favorite for nearly 30 years. But the houses, sets, and locations were pretty magical, too. The front cover is the boring plain sanitised version, but the inside features a lovely profile of the fan designer, trivia about the movie and also features the sets designers.

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Strange being released in July as Halloween is months away, but a good Halloween set. Great parts pack - I imagine cool stuff like the grey skull, witch's hat and perhaps even the candle popping up in other sets as well, so fingers crossed for that. I've never seen the movie, but at least the Ideas submission looked interesting.

The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine. In real life, the building was formerly Phillips Elementary School on South Washington Square in Salem. It was no longer being used at the time of filming, so it was easy for them to shoot scenes there. If you’re a fan of Hocus Pocus, Hocus Pocus The Sanderson Sisters’ Cottage is everything you could want in a set that pays homage to your favourite cult-classic Halloween movie. Here’s a look at the decorative stickers on the outside of the book, as well as on the inside which has a spell that turns Thackery Binx into a black cat.

This set, designed for the 18-and-up crowd, is a display piece meant to be shown off rather than played with. It’s bigger than it might look in pictures, and it comes with a stand and placard, plus a Captain America minifigure. About the LEGO Group  The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play.

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It’s an easy way to display and appreciate these minifigurses, as well as use this section as part of the build. Most notably, Dani’s witches hat which has hair fused to it is spectacular, and such a great option for those looking for an upgrade Witch’s hat for minifigure Halloween outfits. Here’s a look at the side characters, Allison Watts, Max and Dani Dennison. They’re also equally as detailed, and I really like their outfits, which are really contemporary, although Dani Dennison’s witch costume completely steals the show. I've never seen the movie but it looks like someone at LEGO thinks it is 'iconic'. Couldn’t care less about Hocus Pocus or a Sanderson Sister but the house is good.

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Their "throw a million things against the wall to see if anything sticks" product design strategy is certainly ... This is really unfortunate, because having some way to open the roof would have allowed for greater visibility of the small, rich details inside. As with all of the sets in the 18+ / Adults Welcome lineup, it features a colored stripe along the bottom edge containing details about the set. The 268Medium LilacDark Purple complements the spooky vibe perfectly. ” While packed with details from the classic film, let’s find out if this set is spellbinding enough to be yours too. You can see the house in other movies, as well, including Catch Me If You Can, Scream 2, and Matilda, which I featured here.

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The castle is modular, so you can pull it apart in all sorts of ways to reveal detailed rooms and lots of secrets. About the LEGO Ideas platformLEGO® Ideas offers fans the opportunity to submit their own brick creations with the chance to have their concept brought to life with the help of LEGO master designers and a share of the profits. “It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus,” Max says, in what could be called famous last words before lighting the black-flamed candle and bringing the witches back from the grave after 300 years.

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Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson return to seek children to eat and plan revenge against Reverend Traske's descendants. The trio must figure out how to stop the child-hungry witches from wreaking havoc on the world. Halloween is right around the corner, and you know what that means — it’s time to watch the 1993 Disney classic Hocus Pocus again! The wise-cracking, scene-stealing Sanderson Sisters put a spell on us, making the movie a fan favorite for nearly 30 years. But the houses, sets, and locations were pretty magical, too. The front cover is the boring plain sanitised version, but the inside features a lovely profile of the fan designer, trivia about the movie and also features the sets designers.

Looking at the box, this set seems chock full of details aimed at fans, and also looks to incorporate some fun building techniques. Since this set is aimed at the adult builder who also happens to be a fan of the movie, it will be interesting to see if it strikes the balance of engagement for more mature builders, as well as including fan-focused play features. We build our first witch in Bag 5 — Mary Sanderson has entered the model! We also add more walls and Winifred Sanderson’s iconic spell book held in its display stand. I would have preferred the spell book’s cover be a printed piece, but it is a sticker instead, which is a consistent theme throughout the set. The rest of the right wall is constructed, with a large archway in the middle.

There’s also an Easter Egg with the fan designer’s name and birthday on one of the graves. With the minifigures and these iconic characters being a huge draw of the set, the designers have also come up with this fence/gate section which also double as a display stand for all the minifigures. Like most licensed sets, the minifigures are the heart and soul of the LEGO Hocus Pocus set. 6 minifigures are included (sadly no Billy!), and include Max and Dani Dennison, Allison Watts, and the Sanderson sisters – Sarah, Winnifred, and Mary Sanderson in their witchy best. I don't like how the outside of the building looks at all. But then again I might have been spoiled by the excellent blacksmith set.

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On the other hand, I'm not crazy about the print-quality of light-on-dark of recent years either, and I want TLG to do better.Do better, TLG. I don't care about Hocus Pocus, but that's a very nice mill cottage build. It's a bit on the pricey side considering I got Medieval Blacksmith for less than half that price, but I'll keep an eye out for discounts. I remember when this came out; didn't care for it then and I forgot all about it until today. Now they're going back to the well what, 30 years later?

This set, designed for the 18-and-up crowd, is a display piece meant to be shown off rather than played with. It’s bigger than it might look in pictures, and it comes with a stand and placard, plus a Captain America minifigure. About the LEGO Group  The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play.

Reiterating the conclusion of my personal bias, Monster Fighters would be better to me but kudos to the fan designer for the effort and success. Set looks like it’ll be popular as a parts pack for Medieval or Harry Potter MOCers. I like that it has dollhouse-style construction like the Old Fishing Store.I still wonder how many actual fans of the film will end up buying this. It’s a pretty expensive item for what is basically a cult movie.

I just learned from a reader named Ryan that the interior of Allison’s house wasn’t a set after all. They filmed inside what is known as “The Crank House” in Altadena, California. It is bound in human skin and contains the recipes for her most powerful and evil spells,” Allison reads on the display in the museum.

Strange being released in July as Halloween is months away, but a good Halloween set. Great parts pack - I imagine cool stuff like the grey skull, witch's hat and perhaps even the candle popping up in other sets as well, so fingers crossed for that. I've never seen the movie, but at least the Ideas submission looked interesting.

After causing havoc in the town, she runs with sister Sarah and Mary to a forbidden forest. There, they meet the Witch Mother and gives Winifred a magic spell book. In the present day, 29 years after the events of the first film, in 2022, an aspirant witch named Becca is celebrating her 16th birthday with her friend Izzy. When the owner of a magic store named Gilbert gives a magic black candle to Becca for her birthday, she goes to the forest with Izzy along with their other friend Cassie and they summon the Sanderson sisters.

In Bag 4 we assemble and add the stairs to the upstairs. These are constructed using a similar clip-and-bar method and are also easy to bump out of place. I found this frustrating, as they kept moving when I was trying to attach the stairs.

Before they die, Winifred (the oldest of the sisters) casts a spell stating they will return when a virgin lights a black candle in their house. In the present day, 1993, a newcomer from Los Angeles, California, Max, is bullied at school by two bullies, and has a crush on his schoolmate Allison. On Halloween night, his parents force him to go trick-or-treating with his sister Dani while they go to a party. Max and Dani stumbles upon the house of Allison and decide to go to the house of the Sanderson sisters. While at the house, Max lights a black candle and brings back Winifred, along with her sisters Sarah and Mary Sanderson.

The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine. In real life, the building was formerly Phillips Elementary School on South Washington Square in Salem. It was no longer being used at the time of filming, so it was easy for them to shoot scenes there. If you’re a fan of Hocus Pocus, Hocus Pocus The Sanderson Sisters’ Cottage is everything you could want in a set that pays homage to your favourite cult-classic Halloween movie. Here’s a look at the decorative stickers on the outside of the book, as well as on the inside which has a spell that turns Thackery Binx into a black cat.

The waterwheel attaches to the house using a technic axel, which connects to part 2854 crankshaft connector. A series of more technic axels drives the crankshaft connector up and down, which turns the waterwheel. This is a fun way to incorporate movement into the model, though I am curious how this will incorporate into the rest of the model. The movie Hocus Pocus has been a cult classic for decades.

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Only a year after his Heisman win, OJ was selected as the first pick in the first round of the 1969 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills, where he played from 69 to 77. He would later be traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 1978, where he played with the team for two seasons before his retirement from the NFL in 1979 and go on to pursue a career in acting. About two months after their dash to Las Vegas, the Stahls decided to drive up to this mystery spot and have a look around.

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U.S. Secret Service chief of communications Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement that “attendees can expect layered security and screening at the dinner,” adding that there would be “intermittent” road closures near the venue. While the dinner, a tradition dating back 100 years, played out inside the ballroom, hundreds of protesters mobilized outside the venue to call for a cease-fire and criticize Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Celebrities who went to Saturday's event included Scarlett Johansson, who is married to Jost, as well as Rachel Brosnahan and Quavo.

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The number of arrests at campuses nationwide is approaching 1,000. The protests have even spread to Europe, with French police removing dozens of students from the Sorbonne university after pro-Palestinian protesters occupied the main courtyard. The demonstrations have led Columbia to hold remote classes and set a series of deadlines for protesters to leave the encampment, which they have missed. The school said in an email to students that bringing back police “at this time” would be counterproductive.

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In the letter to student protesters at Columbia, school officials noted that exams are beginning and graduation is upcoming. Near George Washington University, protesters at an encampment breached and dismantled the barriers Monday morning used to secure University Yard, the university said in a statement. Despite all that investigators found, OJ Simpson’s 8-day murder trial ended in his acquittal. Lawyer and friend, Robert Kardashian (yes, Kim K’s dad), years later stated in an interview that the blood evidence against OJ did still make him question OJ’s innocence.

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Yale said in a statement Monday that while it supports peaceful protests and freedom of speech, it does not tolerate policy violations such as the encampment. School officials said that the protest is near residential colleges where many students are studying for final exams, and that permission must be granted for groups to hold events and put up structures on campus. During his school years, OJ Simpson played for the USC Trojans of the University of Southern California, where he won a Heisman Trophy in 1968.

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OJ was ordered to pay $33.5 million in damages to the families, a judgment that was renewed in court again in 2015 and went on to be extended through to 2025. Nicole, age 34, was found sprawled at the bottom of the stairs to her condominium with 12 stab wounds to the head and neck and her throat had been severely cut. Goldman was located not far from Nicole, lying in the bushes nearby having sustained 25 stab wounds during his brutal murder. The evening of June 12, 1994, started out like any other night for Nicole. Both she and her ex-husband, OJ Simpson, had attended their daughter’s dance recital. According to property records, the building was last sold for $1.7 million in 2006.

Six protesters were quickly arrested and others were taken into custody one by one. Photos of Charles, Camilla, and the Queen's desks on the other hand offered more of a window into their personalities. If we're being honest, not too much can be discerned from these photos, but you can see a beige wall and a wooden cabinet, perhaps indicating a clean, neutral aesthetic.

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The president has had to contend with protesters demonstrating outside of his official events, with protesters sometimes interrupting his speeches. In response, Biden's team has worked to make the president's events smaller and has withheld their exact locations longer than usual in hopes of cutting back on potential interruptions. Mahmoud Khalil, the lead negotiator on behalf of protesters, said university representatives began passing out the notices at the encampment shortly after 10 a.m. A spokesperson for Columbia confirmed the letter had gone out to students but declined to comment further. College classes are wrapping up for the semester, and campuses are preparing for graduation ceremonies, giving schools an extra incentive to clear encampments.

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For generations of pilgrims, gawkers, architecture students, and midcentury-modern aficionados, it would be known simply as the Stahl House. In March 1954, Clarence “Buck” Stahl and Carlotta May Gates drove from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and got married in a chapel. They each worked in aviation (Buck in sales, Carlotta as a receptionist), had previous marriages, and were strapping, tall, and extremely good looking—California Apollonians out of central casting. Back home in L.A., as the newlyweds pondered their future, they became preoccupied with a promontory of land jutting out like the prow of a ship from Woods Drive in the Hollywood Hills, about 125 feet above Sunset Boulevard. It was as conspicuous as it was forbidding, visible from the couple’s house on nearby Hillside Avenue.

In another shot, viewers are given a glimpse at the Simpson’s living room, which spanned the entirety of the home and offered plenty of space for visiting family and guests. There was also a guest house on the property that was used by Simpson family friend, Kato Kaelin, at the time of the murders. After the dinner concluded, two protesters holding a sign saying “Stop Israel's genocide” entered the hotel's red carpet area as guests were departing. A class-action lawsuit on behalf of Jewish students alleges a breach of contract by Columbia, claiming the university failed to maintain a safe learning environment, despite policies and promises. It also challenges the move away from in-person classes and seeks quick court action requiring Columbia to provide security for the students.

Signs that something had gone terribly wrong started with Brown Simpson’s neighbors spotting her Akita dog wandering the neighborhood with blood on his paws. Upon further investigation, the bodies of Brown and Goldman were found outside Nicole’s Brentwood home, where her children still slept peacefully inside. The home was built in 1991 and Nicole’s townhouse was 4-bedrooms, 4-bathrooms spanning 3,405 square feet.

Designed by LA architect William King and built in 1982, the listing comes with several gathering spaces in and around the home, with charming gardens, a wraparound deck and a garage that could be used as studio space. The home at 2538 Sundown Drive is for sale at $2.3 million, listed by Compass agents Carl Gambino and Ariel Putman, and was recently shared on real estate fan account Zillow Gone Wild. Exterior of a suburban home with blue siding, a white front porch, and white shutters. Demonstrators on other campuses, meanwhile, said they would stand firm. Jacob Ginn, a second-year University of North Carolina sociology graduate student, said he had been protesting at the encampment for four days, including negotiations with administrators Friday. Meanwhile, a legal group representing pro-Palestinian students is urging the U.S.

The plight of students who have been arrested has become a central part of protests, with the students and a growing number of faculty demanding amnesty for protesters. At issue is whether the suspensions and legal records will follow students through their adult lives. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on social media reposted video of troopers arriving on the 50,000-student campus.

Despite his initial acquittal for the murders of Nicole and Ron, OJ Simpson would later be found liable for the wrongful deaths of both persons in the civil court case filed against the former footballer by the victims’ families. The gory scene is nothing short of brutal and nearly inhuman, with Nicole lying in the fetal position covered surrounded by her own blood, and Ron crumbled in a pile on the ground nearby covered in stab wounds. The crime scene photos of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman are available online for those with a strong enough stomach to view them.

During their time at the restaurant, Nicole’s mother forgot her glasses, to which Goldman volunteered to bring to Nicole’s house later that evening. At the time, Goldman would have had no clue of the horrors that awaited him at Nicole’s house that night. If you were around in the early 90s, you likely saw the very publicized trial for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman on pretty much every major news network and court channel of the time. Sometimes referred to as the OJ Simpson murder house, this quiet little townhouse on Bundy Drive in Los Angeles California holds a gruesome past. This was the site where the butchered bodies of Nicole Brown and her friend, Ron Goldman, were found on June 12, 1994. While there are no interior photos available, we can see here that the new home is an even grander, more up-to-date estate boasting Mediterranean design as well as a tennis court and new guest house.

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Aaren tragically fell into the family’s swimming pool in 1979 and went into a coma, dying only a few days before her second birthday. Following the recital, Nicole went to dinner with friends and family at the Mezzaluna restaurant, where her friend Ron Goldman was working at the time. Some amenities to the home include a spacious swimming pool in the backyard, an attached 2-car garage, and a basketball court.

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The WHCA dinner is usually attended by the POTUS, FLOTUS, and senior government officials. Proceeds from the dinner help finance work by the WHCA, which includes scholarships for journalism students. Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost will roast Joe Biden at the star-studded event. While he never spent time behind bars for murder, OJ would later be sentenced to 33 years in prison for a 2007 armed robbery. The former NFL star broke into a Las Vegas hotel and stole sporting memorabilia that he claimed had been stolen from him.

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Chris Pine, Rachel Brosnahan, Questlove and Molly Ringwald are among the Hollywood stars and political figures arriving at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night. “Saturday Night Live” cast member Colin Jost was the dinner’s featured entertainer. Gambino said the Glassell Park area where the home is located is popular among artists, musicians and actors.

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High-profile politicians and administration officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., attended as well. Gershkovich’s parents and Tice’s mother were among the approximately 2,600 guests at the dinner, an estimate provided by NBC News political correspondent Steve Kornacki in a video that played at the event. The two-bed, two-bath home sits on a quarter-acre lot, and Putman boasted the gardens and terraces as a draw for potential buyers.

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Protesters at Yale set up a new camp with dozens of tents Sunday afternoon, nearly a week after police arrested nearly 50 and cleared a similar one nearby. Early protests at Columbia, where demonstrators set up tents in the center of the campus, sparked pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the country. Students and others have been sparring over the Israel-Hamas war and its mounting death toll. Many students are demanding their universities cut financial ties with Israel.

Department of Education's civil rights office to investigate Columbia's compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for how they have been treated. Under the terms spelled out in the letter, students who leave the encampment would be put on disciplinary probation through June 2025. Students who are already receiving discipline, or who face harassment or discrimination charges for actions in the encampment, are not eligible for the offer. “We urge you to remove the encampment so that we do not deprive your fellow students, their families and friends of this momentous occasion,” the letter said. Protesters who returned to the University of Texas at Austin on Monday were quickly greeted by dozens of law enforcement officers, many in riot gear.

When it was initially searched shortly after the crime, police found blood spatter on this back walkway (pictured below), but OJ dismissed this by claiming no one could climb the fence. The president called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to release Gershkovich immediately, adding that the White House was also doing everything it could to bring home freelance journalist Austin Tice and businessman Paul Whelan. Putman said the architect does not design much anymore, but she believes this is one of his greatest homes. He paid $40 million in an all-cash deal for a 6,000-square-foot beachfront home in an exclusive Malibu area known as "Billionaire's Beach," The Real Deal reported in January 2023.

No officials appeared to enter the encampment, with at least 120 tents staying up as the deadline passed. Charles and Camilla's offices at Birhall are covered in books and family photos, while the Queen keeps multiple corgi figurines perched atop her desk. But Harry isn't the only royal showing off his at-home workspace these days. Willam and Kate recently shared photos off their offices at Kensington Palace, which revealed William's rather large printer and Kate's collection of classic literature. The Duke of Sussex offered a rare look inside his house (well, a corner of his house) on a video call this week. In addition to his children with Whitley, OJ also fathered 2 children with his ex-wife, Nicole Brown – Sydney Brook Simpson (born 1985) and Justin Ryan Simpson (born 1988).

OJ employed the help of what media outlets were calling the “dream team” of lawyers for the trial, including F. Lee Bailey, Robert Blasier, Robert Shapiro, Shawn Chapman Holley, Alan Dershowitz, Robert Kardashian, and Johnnie Cochran. OJ Simpson initially agreed to turn himself in to police but would end up trying to flee on June 17, taking officers on a low-speed chase while driving his white Ford Bronco.

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Plus, it has a great view of the city, she said, making it the ultimate LA outdoor space. "This is definitely the exact kind of house where you would dream," Gambino said in an interview with USA TODAY. "It's a very special house where people immediately get, you know, emotionally connected when they're there." This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. The side view of a large gray craftsman new construction house with a landscaped yard a three car garage and driveway.

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To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search. Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip. Lock in a great price for Holland House Beach Hotel - rated 8.6 by recent guests.

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This is a great day for a relaxing vacation. Superb location right in the heart of Philipsburg, easy for us to get around and catch a bus anywhere on Back Street. I would recommend this hotel and wish we could stay longer. However, our room didnt have self-catering facilities which would have made our stay even more perfect.

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Guests can directly walk out onto the gorgeous beach or use another exit right away in the center of the Caribbean's most bustling duty-free shopping district. We have more than 70 million property reviews, and they're all from real, verified guests. It displays featured reviews of the property. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. We have more than 70 million property reviews, all from real, verified guests. 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.

Experience a villa like no other in a city like no other. Blu Santa Monica is a truly original three-bedroom residence nestled right up against the white sands of Santa Monica Beach. It was wonderful to be served a hot breakfast, instead of the usual buffet. The food was very good, and the servers friendly and helpful. Everyone who works there was friendly and helpful. When we asked for an extra blanket, they brought one that had been heated up in the dryer!

An extensive wine list, proud holder of the Wine Spectator award, offers an array of international wines to complement our culinary creations. The hotel offers 54 guest rooms and suites. Beach-side rooms provide magnificent views of the blue Caribbean, the beach, and the majestic cruise ship, visiting the island daily.

On several evenings, the Ocean Lounge features live music of different styles – setting the mood with soothing tunes of Caribbean salsa, Reggae, Zouk, and European Lounge. The bartenders know how to mix the perfect cocktail for a Caribbean night, from classics such as Pina Colada to special house cocktails. Welcome to the Ocean Lounge for Fine Dining! Overlooking the beach and boardwalk, the Ocean Lounge Restaurant and Bar at the Holland House has become the center of fine dining in the island's capital. With its contemporary elegance, the lounge would be equally appreciated in Miami Beach or Southern France and provides a welcome break from the standard rustic Caribbean look. The restaurant and bar are popular with residents, local power brokers, and business people.

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Ate dinner three nights in hotel dining room and all three were excellent. Worlds collide at this stylish Malibu beach house. Mexican haçienda style mixes with elegant Balinese touches for an unique, inviting look.

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View of Philipsburg was stunning - fantastic to have a balcony to read/relax on. Clean and good shower facilities which is handy with the beach and beach chairs. If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first. We provide personalized recommendations based on your activity on our platform. If you prefer, you can opt out of this option.

Experience the Holland House for a day and come back for a vacation! Ask the front desk for details and if you qualify for our special vacation package. Visit Le Dutch, the hotel’s new shop, and find unique gifts and exclusive items such as the Royal Delft Blue pottery, and the best Dutch brands. The accommodations will be a pleasant surprise for those looking for a perfect hotel with diverse work and play options.

All rooms have been refurbished and redesigned by renowned architect Johannes Zingerlee and French Indies Design from St. Barths, bringing a European chic and Caribbean flair. When you imagine driving along the PCH and the dream homes you see along the way, you probably picture a place like Corral Canyon Beach. Floor-to-ceiling windows promise uninterrupted beach views, and the wraparound terrace beckons you from morning coffee through to moonlight drinks. Sleek modernity dominates the home decor with just a hint of opulence, but as you’d expect from the Malibu beach home of your dreams it’s the ocean view that takes center stage. Breakfast was very good and included in price and consisted of good variety of menu options. Location was perfect for access to cruise port.

Holiday Inn Washington DC-Central White House Hotel: Downtown DC Hotel

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You can park in our secure underground parking garage. Unlike many hotels, we offer unlimited in and out privileges. This affords you more time to make the most of your trip. Dine at our Avenue Cafe, a full-service restaurant located on the main Hotel level that specializes in American cuisine for the whole family where Kids Eat Free®. Enjoy a specialty drink in the lounge, or relax while enjoying the view at our rooftop seasonal pool or delight in a panoramic view of the city. The staff were attentive, helpful and friendly particularly Mya who looked after us at the front desk.

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Adjust this setting to your preference on other devices as well. Breakfast, if ordered from the Kids' Menu, is free for children up to 12 years of age. The Johnny Rockets Kid Buffet is not included in the Kids Eat Free offer. For any Room including Breakfast, the rate includes a voucher for up to 2 Adults per room redeemable for the Johnny Rockets Breakfast Buffet.

Does Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel have a restaurant on site?

Welcome to the Holiday Inn Washington DC-Central/White House Hotel -   Rated #1 for accommodations & service by Holiday Inn DC hotel guests visiting downtown Washington DC. We are a full-service hotel, conveniently located in the heart of downtown Washington DC at the corner of 15th Street and Rhode Island Avenue Northwest. Whether you are traveling on business, with family, or friends, our hotel is close to everywhere you want to be. We are not just near the White House, but walking distance - just a little over 6 blocks. Are you headed downtown to the sights, museums, or monuments? Or are you seeing a show, attending a convention, or visiting an embassy?

Restaurants1 restaurant on site

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

It would include a bistro-like restaurant and an indoor pool. The first of these prototype hotels, the Holiday Inn Gwinnett Center, was built in Duluth, Georgia, in 2003. Free Wi-Fi is offered in all rooms at Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport. Each contemporary room includes a flat-screen cable TV, a work desk and a hairdryer.Serving California Cuisine and open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Landings Grill is located on-site at Los Angeles International Airport Holiday Inn. Landings Lounge offers an upscale casual atmosphere with specialty drinks, appetizer specials and a Monday through Friday Happy Hour.

Hotel will assign room type, upon arrival, based upon availability. If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first. Reasonable price for a conference close to Logan Circle, it took 15 minutes to walk downtown center of DC. Use the Next and Previous buttons to navigate. In 1982, following Wilson's departure, the Holiday Inn board of directors phased out the "Great Sign" in favor of a cheaper back-lit sign; Wilson considered it "the worst mistake they ever made".

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Our bathroom door was not working properly and the staff quickly relocated us to another room. We have more than 70 million property reviews, all from real, verified guests. The location was great for getting to the national mall quickly. The rooms were clean and the bathrooms were nice as well. In 1971, the company constructed the Holiday Inn University and Conference Center, a teaching hotel for training new employees, in Olive Branch, Mississippi. In 1973, the company built the Olive Branch Airport north of the university as a home base for its corporate aircraft.

The property is located at 1501 Rhode Island Avenue Nw in Washington. This room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a work desk. Get exclusive access to member-only deals by email.

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The breakfast was an added bonus and had a nice selection. I enjoyed the turkey bacon and eggs, fresh fruit, juices, tea, chocolate muffins and bagels with cream cheese and jam. We chose the location to be close to Santa Monica beach and the surrounding area felt safe. Also being close to the freeway made it quick to get around via Uber. Also loved being on the second floor which opened onto the break out area where the Breakfast buffet is served.

The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a hairdryer. The double room features a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. All cots and extra beds are subject to availability. We offer flexible meeting space ideal for both Hotel business and social events.

Enter your dates to view today's low rates and promotions. We have more than 70 million property reviews, and they're all from real, verified guests. The room is pretty large and is very comfortable. I stayed 4 days, for 2 days the breakfast was by menu order, the other 2 days it was buffet style.

On October 24, 2007, IHG announced a worldwide relaunch of the Holiday Inn brand, which spelled trouble for the remaining motels. The relaunch was "focused on delivering consistently best in class service and physical quality levels, including a redesigned welcome experience [and] signature bedding and bathroom products". The first relaunched Holiday Inn opened in the U.S. in spring 2008. Currently there are more than 2,500 relaunched Holiday Inn brand hotels around the world, and the Holiday Inn global brand relaunch process was completed by the end of 2010.[19] By then, the majority of the HI motels were removed from the chain, with a few exceptions. Today, fewer than 10 original Holiday Inn motels still operate, others having been replaced by newer Holiday Inn Express locations or having switched to other chains.

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• Jellyby, Mr.
• Jarndyce and Jarndyce
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• Boythorn, Lawrence

After Esther refuses her son for the last time, Mrs. Guppy refuses to leave Jarndyce’s house, indignantly inquiring, “Ain’t my son good enough for you? One of the victims of Chancery, along with Tom Jarndyce, Gridley, and Richard Carstone, Miss Flite has been driven to madness by her obsession with the court. Appropriately she lives in the house of Krook, the symbolic counter to the Lord Chancellor, her name associating her with the caged birds who catalog the social ills caused by the court. Sir Leicester’s cousin, a proud and poor spinster, “a young lady (of sixty) . Retired to Bath; where she lives slenderly on an annual present from Sir Leicester, and whence she makes occasional resurrections in the country houses of her cousins” (28). After Lady Dedlock’s death, she becomes mistress of Chesney Wold.

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She is considered a cold, haughty woman, but there is a rumor that she is not of noble birth and that Sir Leicester married her despite this. Her husband’s lawyer, Mr. Tulkinghorn, arrives and reads to them from some legal documents. Midway through, Lady Dedlock turns pale and asks who wrote the paper.

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Jellyby, Mr.

Tulkinghorn subsequently reveals to Lady Dedlock that he has learned her secret but promises not to tell Sir Leicester without notice. Later, a furious Hortense confronts Tulkinghorn for not having gotten her a job, and she offers to help him bring Lady Dedlock down, but he dismisses her. Meanwhile, Esther tells Jarndyce the story of her parentage. Not long after, Jarndyce proposes marriage to Esther, and she accepts.

Jarndyce and Jarndyce

“A little mad old woman in a squeezed bonnet” (3) who is obsessed by the Court of Chancery, even though her family has been ruined by it. She believes that a judgment in her case is imminent, a conclusion she confuses with the Last Judgment, describing both events in apocalyptic terms. She befriends Ada, Richard, and Esther (whom she calls Fitz-Jarndyce) and invites them to her lodgings on the top floor of Krook’s house (5). When the Jarndyce case is settled, she sets the birds free (65). Bucket’s wife, “a lady of natural detective genius” (53). She keeps tabs on Hortense when the French maid is under suspicion and living as a lodger in the Bucket household.

The keeper of monsters wants to rejuvenate the often sullied name of horror, and show the people the beauty of the things that go bump in the night. Dickens was still a child when first exposed to tales of man-eating men, the professor said. One story involved a man who marries a series of young women, then prepares them as meat pies. In another bedtime story, “Chips and the Devil,” young Chips sells his soul to the devil, who takes the form of a rat.

Tom-All-Alone’s

The professor said these men symbolize how the adult world can terrify a child. “It’s academia par excellence, but it’s also sensational,” said Stone, 62. “If I were talking about Dickens’ view of Parliament, you’d be bored to death. KMEX Channel 34 conducts its 14th annual “Navidad en El Barrio,” a telethon to raise money to buy Christmas food and toys for the East Los Angeles poor, from 2 p.m. Roger Mudd anchors another edition of the NBC News magazine “American Almanac,” 10 p.m. Segments include a profile of USA Today founder Allen Neuharth, a “no pass, no play” rule governing extracurricular school activities in Texas and the impending demise of the American family cattle ranch.

(55) When Mrs. Bagnet finds George’s mother, she turns out to be Mrs. Rouncewell. George has been estranged from his family ever since he ran away from home as a young man. When Mrs. Rouncewell reveals herself to her son, George falls on his knees, asks her forgiveness, and says he is innocent. She asks Lady Dedlock to do anything she can for her son.

Boythorn, Lawrence

(5) The next morning Esther, Ada, and Richard again meet the little madwoman, Miss Flite. She takes them to her room on the top floor of Krook’s Rag and Bottle Warehouse, where she shows them the caged birds, with names like Youth, Hope, and Beauty, that she plans to set free when the court decides her case. Although he cannot read, he spells out letter by letter J-a-r-n-dy-c-e and B-l-e-a-k H-o-u-s-e, words he has learned from his documents.

However, despite the fact that a Bleak House inquest “proved” that people can spontaneously combust, this idea is not taken seriously today. On the eastern borders of Chancery Lane, that is to say, more particularly in Cook's Court, Cursitor Street, Mr Snagsby, law-stationer, pursues his lawful calling. Charles Dickens sparked controversy in Bleak House when he has rag and bone dealer Krook die by spontaneous human combustion, a phenomenon where the human body catches fire as a result of heat generated by internal chemical action. Although scientists have denied the existence of this phenomenon, supposed cases of spontaneous human combustion are still reported today. The Court of Chancery was founded during the reign of Richard II and in Dickens' time was a model of inefficiency.

He has switched jobs three times and has been unable to settle on anything. Esther is concerned to learn that he has taken a lawyer, a man named Mr. Vholes, and that he has given up on work and intends to pour all his energy into solving the case. He has also turned against Mr. Jarndyce, who has tried to dissuade him from having anything to do with Jarndyce and Jarndyce.

Richard and Ada secretly marry and Richard spends all her money on legal expense. Esther now falls ill, apparently from the smallpox, and the illness leaves her permanently disfigured, and is cared for by Charley, a poor girl that she had saved from poverty and from whom she had probably contracted the disease. In a revealing conversation, Lady Dedlock confesses to Esther that she is her mother, but warns her, however, to keep this secret.

He shows them their rooms in the irregular house and surprises Esther by giving her the household keys. They also meet a guest in the house, Harold Skimpole, an artist, composer, and doctor who does not work and claims to have no understanding of money. He sponges from Jarndyce and prevails on Esther and Richard to pay a debt to keep him from being arrested. When Jarndyce finds out that they have given him money, he makes them promise never to do so again. One night, several weeks after this, Mr. Tulkinghorn suggests to Lady Dedlock that he knows her secret, and Lady Dedlock angrily confronts him and gives herself away. Mr. Tulkinghorn triumphantly explains that he has proof that she was Captain Hawdon’s lover when she was young.

The plot of the story is set amid the uncompromising slowness and the Byzantine character of the law and the Court of Justice (Chancery). It has been argued that the novel helped bring about reforms in the legal system. Bleak House was the ninth novel published by Charles Dickens, appearing in serialized form in twenty instalments between March 1852 and September 1853. Critics generally agree that this is one of the Dickens' most remarkable novels and his most complete. Bleak House contains a gallery of characters and a series of subplots unparalleled in the rest of his work.

Present owner of Bleak House and court-appointed guardian to Richard Carstone and Ada Clare, an “upright, hearty and robust” man, “nearer sixty than fifty,” who has “a handsome, lively, quick face” (6). Although he recognizes the destructiveness of the court, he is not so clear-sighted about the shortcomings of those he helps, especially Harold Skimpole. He is unsuccessful in preventing Richard’s entanglement in the case.

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The novel also has the odd distinction of being perhaps the only work of classic literature featuring a character who dies by spontaneous combustion. Hortense and Tulkinghorn have now discovered Lady Dedlock's past. After a quiet but desperate confrontation with the lawyer, Lady Dedlock flees the house and leaves a letter to her husband, begging forgiveness. Feeling abandoned by both Tulkington and Lady Dedlock, Hortense kills Tulkington and attempts to place the blame on Lady Dedlock.

There he tells her the little he knows of her personal history. Meanwhile, Allan Woodcourt, a physician devoted to his profession, announces that he is going to the East as a medical man. Caddy brings Esther some flowers that Woodcourt left at Miss Flite’s.

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• Tulkinghorn's Chambers
• Minor characters
• Mr Snagsby - Law Stationer

The story explains the sound of footsteps on the terrace, the footsteps of a Lady Dedlock of the 17th century who was crippled by her Cavalier husband when she opposed him and aided the Roundheads. She vowed to walk the terrace until the pride of the house was humbled. At the heart of the fog, the Court of Chancery is entangled in the Jarndyce and Jarndyce case, a dispute over a will that has dragged on for several generations. (2) Lady Dedlock is bored to death during the rainy season at Chesney Wold, her place in Lincolnshire, so she and her husband, Sir Leicester Dedlock, a baronet 20 years her senior, come up to London.

Bleak House - Dickens' Masterpiece Lampoons the Court of Chancery

(50) After the birth of Caddy’s sickly baby, Esther nurses Caddy through an illness. Prince, Mr. Turveydrop, and Woodcourt are frequent visitors to the sickroom. Esther tells Caddy and Ada of her agreement to marry Jarndyce. After Caddy’s recovery, Esther returns home and feels a “shade” between herself and Ada. (51) Ada confesses to Esther that she and Richard have married.

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He was short, cadaverous, and withered; with his head sunk edgeways between his shoulders, and the breath issuing in visible smoke from his mouth, as if he were on fire within” (5). With his ominous cat, Lady Jane, he presides over an establishment that is a kind of “counter Chancery.” Nemo (Captain Hawdon) occupies rooms on the middle floor of Krook’s house and Miss Flite the top floor. On the night Krook is to give some of Nemo’s papers to Guppy, the old man spontaneously combusts, taking the documents with him (32). When Krook is discovered to have been Mrs. Smallweed’s brother, the Smallweeds take over his effects and discover the missing Jarndyce will among his papers (33). William Guppy’s protective and doting mother, “an old lady in a large cap, with rather a red nose and rather an unsteady eye, but smiling all over. Her close little sitting-room was prepared for a visit; and there was a portrait of her son in it” (38).

Tulkinghorn's Chambers

“We draw, draw, draw,” he said, every frame as detailed as animation. The director of fantasy and horror films keeps his collection of books, gory props and mannequins where he can see, and be inspired by, them. “We’ve wanted to work with him,” LACMA director Michael Govan said earlier this year about del Toro to a small group of L.A.

Later, Jarndyce asks him not to accept money from Richard Carstone (61). Skimpole responds by describing Jarndyce in his memoirs as “the Incarnation of Selfishness” (61). Skimpole has several children and grandchildren, including three daughters, Arethusa, Laura, and Kitty, whom he characterizes as his Beauty daughter, Sentiment daughter, and Comedy daughter (43). Like Jane, Esther passes through a series of symbolic bleak houses. She begins in the house of a cruel aunt who tells her, “It would have been far better . That you had never been born” (3) and teaches her to use “submission, self-denial, [and] diligent work” as ways to compensate for her guilty presence.

To correct her “feudal” training at Chesney Wold, he has her reeducated in Germany. The name of Esther Summerson’s stern nurse who cares for Esther after Miss Barbary dies. She later reappears as the wife of the Reverend Mr. Chadband. Jarndyce finds “a neat little furnished lodging in a quiet old house” for Richard Carstone here (18). A block of run-down houses in Somer s Town where the Dickens family lived 1827.

He already had taken a shot at law-courts and that side of the legal profession in his 1837 novel The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club or The Pickwick Papers. Sir Leicester Dedlock and his wife Honoria live on his estate at Chesney Wold. While listening to the reading by Mr Tulkinghorn, the family solicitor, of an affidavit, she recognises the handwriting on the copy.

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Mr Snagsby - Law Stationer

Tulkinghorn represents the darkness at the heart of Bleak House. A night creature who resembles a crow, he moves silently between London and Chesney Wold. He reveals nothing of himself and expresses no feelings toward anyone. He is mechanical and misogynistic, storing secrets in locked boxes in his office. He collects secrets, particularly those of women, as a way to power, a power that turns people into objects and brings death.

Chesney Wold

Bart’s twin sister, who keeps house in the Smallweed establishment and reiterates the characteristics of the family. “Judy never owned a doll, never heard of Cinderella, never played at any game. She once or twice fell into children’s company when she was about ten years old, but the children couldn’t get along with Judy, and Judy couldn’t get on with them. Krook’s controversial role in the novel, especially his death, was criticized by many Victorian readers, most notably George Henry Lewes, who challenged it as unrealistic and unscientific.

Rather than using a straightforward dramatic narrative, the plot is built in layers so that the viewer learns about the characters and their lives in small doses. It really isn’t until about the fourth episode that the miniseries begins to build momentum. Scores of persons have deliriously found themselves made parties in Jarndyce and Jarndyce without knowing how or why; whole families have inherited legendary hatreds with the suit. The little plaintiff or defendant who was promised a new rocking-horse when Jarndyce and Jarndyce should be settled has grown up, possessed himself of a real horse, and trotted away into the other world. Richard Carstone is a possible heir in the Jarndyce vs. Jarndyce lawsuit. He and his cousin, Ada Clare, are wards of John Jarndyce.

The Rouncewell family represents the changes that the Industrial Revolution brought to Britain in the late 18th and early 19th century. A spot in Symond’s Inn off Chancer y Lane where Mr. Snagsby “loved to lounge about of a Sunday afternoon” (10). Resident of the neighborhood around Sol’s Arms who, with her neighbor Mrs. Piper, takes a keen interest in the mysterious events at Krook’s house. In Mrs. Pardiggle, Dickens attacked another form of false philanthropy, that of the Tractarians or Puseyites (after the Reverend Edward Pusey), a High Church movement that sought to restore Catholic doctrines to the Anglican church.

One such subplot is the hard life and happy, though difficult, marriage of Caddy Jellyby and Prince Turveydrop. Another plot focuses on George Rouncewell's rediscovery of his family, and his reunion with his mother and brother. Mr. del Toro, 51, doesn’t live here, or in Bleak House 2 next door; his wife and daughters find them too scary, so they live nearby, in an un-Frankensteined home. But for him, these places are a refuge, and when his family isn’t around, he digs in.

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Plus, we can modify a two-story house plan to suit your and your family's needs. Traditional two story house plans are a timeless choice for homeowners looking to create a home that will stand the test of time. These plans feature classic designs, such as gabled roofs, symmetrical facades, and a variety of window and door styles. Whether you’re looking for a classic Colonial-style home or a more modern take on the traditional two story house plan, you’ll find a wide range of options to choose from. The pros for 2-story house plans include more privacy, the ability to fit a larger home on a smaller footprint, and savings on construction costs.

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Send us a description of the changes you want to make using the form below. Once received, we’ll send you a confirmation email letting you know we are working on a quote. The House Improver is a website dedicated to DIY, renovation, and home improvement.

Monolithic designs look so overwhelming!

Its darling symmetrical facade is accentuated by the entire front porch that hugs the home's front exterior. Measuring 8’x56’ with a 10’ ceiling, this porch has plenty of room to create an inviting front entry with outdoor furniture and another decor. The main advantage of a two-story design is its affordability to build. In addition to this, the higher roof creates space for a lot of today's most in-demand features, like volume ceilings and two-story windows in the foyer and living space. Two story house plans have risen in popularity and in many countries, can be the most common new build configuration. The usual layout is a ground floor (also called a first floor depending on which country you are in) and a floor above is accessed by stairs.

Using a medley of materials keeps the design evolving and interesting.

Building up versus building out has homeowners drawn to the cost-effective nature, space-saving benefits, and amazing curb appeal of two-floor designs. Our extensive collection of 2-story house plans hosts a wide range of architectural styles and sizes, including several best-selling home designs. One significant benefit of selecting a two-story home design is that the size of the foundation will decrease your cost savings. Additionally, two-story home floor designs have a smaller roof area than one-story house plans, which improves efficiency—particularly in colder climates.

From bachelors to families, choosing a two storey modern house design will be considered a practical and wise choice. A lot of emotions, money and effort are involved in building a dream home. If you’re someone who loves to have a small simple home countryside then this two-storey house design is the best option. The best feature of a double floor house design is that it saves space without feeling crowded. Installing the proper lighting schemes can improve functionality while making plain walls look stunning. Two-story home designs are becoming increasingly popular for primary houses since they provide two significant layouts and are versatile.

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One of our designers will review your request and provide a custom quote within 3 business days. The quote will include the modifications' price and the time frame needed to complete the changes. Discounts are only applied to plans, not to Cost-to-Build Reports, plan options and optional foundations and some of our designers don't allow us to discount their plans. When it comes to adding a second story to your home, there are a few things you need to consider.

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Please sign and date this agreement andreturn it to me along with your payment. A two-story house fire displaced three people and four dogs Sunday at 150 Paine Road in Oxford. Receive a personal estimate in two business days or less, with 30 days to change your options. Custom modifications typically take 3-4 weeks, but can vary depending on the volume and complexity of the changes. The exact time frame to complete your plans will be specified in the quote.

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Finally, you should consider the features that you want in your home. Look for plans that include features such as energy efficient windows and doors, efficient lighting, and energy efficient appliances. These features can help you save money on your energy bills and make your home more comfortable. Additionally, look for plans that include features such as outdoor living spaces, decks, and patios, as these can add value to your home and make it more enjoyable to live in.

Advantages of Two Story Homes

Your master suite can be upstairs also, if you'd like to be near young children. Luxury 2 story house plans often feature large windows, high ceilings, and beautiful outdoor spaces. Many of these plans also include a basement, which can provide additional living space or storage. With a variety of options available, you can customize your luxury two-story home to fit your lifestyle and budget.

This means that you should look for plans that feature open floor plans, efficient use of materials, and multi-functional rooms. Additionally, you should look for plans that are designed to be energy efficient, as this can help you save money in the long run. The popular two-story house plans aretraditional, colonial, modern minimalist,farmhouse plans, Victoria, andMediterranean designs. These styles vary in size from efficient designs ideal for urban landscapes to generous floor plans with many bedrooms and entertainment areas.

Additionally, you can customize your traditional two story house plan with a variety of finishes, such as hardwood floors, tile, and more. With a traditional two story house plan, you can create a timeless home that will last for generations. When selecting a traditional two story house plan, consider the size of the lot and the amount of space you need. Many traditional two story house plans are designed to fit on small lots, making them ideal for urban or suburban living.

All house plans and images on The House Designers® websites are protected under Federal and International Copyright Law. No part of this electronic publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form by any means without prior written permission of The House Designers®, LLC. There are some disadvantages to a two story layout that should be considered. Stairways add to the cost of the home build and can take up 100 square feet or more of space.

Compact two story floor plans are also great for those looking to save money. By utilizing the vertical space of the house, you can reduce the overall cost of construction. Additionally, these plans are often designed to be energy efficient, helping to reduce your monthly utility bills. Compact two story floor plans are designed to maximize the use of the available space.

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This layout configuration allows teenagers to have more privacy and parents to have more peace. This layout will enable empty nesters to retire to their primary suite without worrying about climbing the stairs. Additionally, this design can be a massive advantage for those empty nesters who prefer to remain in their “forever” home. A two-story house plan is one that stacks its square footage on two levels.

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It also offers the opportunity for greater privacy and delineated spaces without compromising on the overall design. Since a two-story home takes up a smaller footprint, it offers up more space for outdoor living areas, which may be an important consideration given the size of the building lot. A two-storey modern house design is becoming increasingly popular as more people look to build their dream homes. There are many advantages to having a two storey house, including more space, better views, and improved energy efficiency. If you're considering building a two storey house, you might encounter the issue of deciding where to begin designing or visualising. Some of today’s 2-story house plans not only cater to the privacy of the homeowner by placing the primary suite on the main floor but they also feature additional dedicated rooms.

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If you have a small lot, you’ll want to look for a plan that maximizes the space you have available. You’ll also want to consider the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you need. If you’re looking for a starter home, a two bedroom, one bathroom plan may be the perfect fit. If you’re looking for a vacation home, you may want to consider a plan with two or three bedrooms and two bathrooms. When it comes to finding the right two story house plan for your home, size matters.

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Ft.  Each of our home plans can be customized to your specific needs. Let's face it, these days, for many of us, it's nice to have some garden and play space on our property. If you plan to add a pool, a play area, or any other backyard features, having open space is important.

These designs are built up with the second story placed over the main or first floor. If there's a basement, it does not count as a story in the traditional sense, even if it is finished. Traditionally, 2-story floor plans detail the main floor with common gathering areas such as the great room, the kitchen, formal dining room or breakfast nook, and formal living room.

By building a 2 story house, the smaller floor plan allows you to save space for the great outdoors. Families with young children often prefer a 2-story house plan in which all bedrooms are presented on the upper level while the main living areas are presented on the main level. For one, having all bedrooms on the same floor allows parents to avoid trips up and down the stairs.

Any newdrawings must include the applicable Designer copyright notice. Except for the one-time usepermitted, such derivative drawings remain the property of Designer and protected by federalcopyright laws. The second story of a house, above the fence and treeline, can provide wide-open views. If you are near an open space, lake, beach, or mountains, having a second story may be an ideal way to make the most of that beautiful view. Most concrete block (CMU) homes have 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 exterior walls on the 2nd story.

The home concept is made cozy and inviting by the abundance of windows on two stories, which let light stream in from every angle. Furthermore, the high ceilings add to the room's perceived worth by creating a feeling of openness. This home design style stands out because of its impressive presence, beautiful harmony, and well-proportioned blueprint. In the exterior part, you'll see steeply-pitched roofs, a welcoming front patio with decorative columns, oversized double-hung windows and detailed features like doors and roofs. Watch for a two-story, 100-seat restaurant, Gulf Shores Ale House, to be built at 645 Gulf Shores Parkway at Windmill Ridge Road in Gulf Shores, according to planning records.

Two-story homes are great for fitting more living space onto smaller lots. While some families want to avoid stairs, 2 story floor plans have a number of advantages to consider. For example, stacking square footage gives you more bang for your buck because it condenses the most expensive parts of building—the foundation and roof. Two-story house designs also have desirable interior features like voluminous spaces and split bedrooms. Luxury 2 story house plans offer the discriminating homeowner a unique opportunity to create a home that is both elegant and functional.

For larger lots, you may want to consider a larger plan with more square footage. Additionally, consider the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you need, as well as any special features you may want, such as a porch, deck, or garage. Small two story house plans are a great option for those looking to build a home on a budget. These plans typically feature smaller footprints, making them ideal for narrow lots or for those who want to maximize their living space. Small two story house plans can range from 800 square feet to 2,000 square feet, so there’s something for everyone.

It offers a wide range of tips, tricks, and advice to help you make the most of your home. From simple projects to more complex renovations, The House Improver has something for everyone. With detailed guides, helpful videos, and a community of experts, you can find the information you need to make your home the best it can be. The three-candidate Democratic primary to succeed Pisciottano remains close, with the top two candidates less than 50 votes apart out of more than 9,000 ballots cast. In an Altoona area district, Rep. Jim Gregory lost by nearly 10 percentage points to Scott Barger in the GOP primary. Both houses are considered total losses, with the first home leveled by Wednesday afternoon, he said.

These plans typically feature expansive living spaces, luxurious bedrooms, and modern amenities. Maybe it's the feeling of grandeur they evoke or how they make the most of vertical space. Whatever the reason, 2-story house plans are perhaps the first choice as a primary home for many homeowners nationwide. A traditional 2 story house plan features the main living spaces — e.g., living room, kitchen, dining area — on the main level, while all bedrooms reside upstairs.

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A window alongside the door had to be broken as well to gain access during the fire. Other than some smoke getting in, the bar area itself — which dates back to 1905 — was not affected. We have partnered with StartBuild to eliminatethe guesswork of estimating construction costs. Their state of the artestimator is based on years of experience in the industry, and iscontinuously updated with current costs for materials and labor. It is necessary that we bring variousissues to your attention and obtain your agreement.

This sumptuous bedroom includes sliding door access to the rear covered porch, an en suite, and a sizable walk-in closet. The primary bathroom highlights dual vanities, a stand-alone garden tub with window views, a private toilet area, and a walk-in shower. The guest bedroom is also located on the main level and enjoys a private en suite with oversized vanity, ample closet space, and fantastic window views. Each of the secondary bedrooms mirrors each other with sufficient closet space, a bookshelf, and a window overlooking the front of the home. Optional spacing for additional bedrooms is available with this plan, making this Modern Farmhouse versatile and convenient for any size family.

You can add glass and wooden lattice work at the entrance, providing an excellent modern look. You can also install railings on your balcony to add a touch of interest to the entire space. Do you want to match the existing design of the home, or do you want to create something new? If you’re looking to create something new, you’ll need to consider the materials you’ll use, the layout of the rooms, and the overall aesthetic of the space.

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• Guide To The Best Beaches In Montauk
• Long Island Haunted House Guide
• Long Island Real Haunted Houses - Houses That are Truly Haunted
• Chettic Avenue, Copiague, NY 11726
• A 60 MINUTE HORROR ESCAPE EXPERIENCE
• WE'LL SCARE THE SCHMITT OUT OF YOU!
• Woman's Necklace Swiped; 3 People Flee Westbury Street: Police

The original Fire Island Lighthouse was constructed in 1826 and was replaced by the current lighthouse which was built in 1858. It is believed that the caretaker of the Fire Island Lighthouse who lived there before the resurrection was distraught over the illness of his child. After waiting days for a doctor to show up at the isolated lighthouse, the child tragically passed away.

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Once home to more than 9,000 patients housed in more than 150 buildings, the complex became a self-sufficient farm community. Most of the compound has fallen into disrepair, but the screams, moans, banging and clanging continues, eternal reminders of the pain suffered amid its walls. Electric shock therapy, insulin shock therapy and prefrontal lobotomies were performed regularly at Kings Park Psychiatric.

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Grieving after the loss, the caretaker sadly hung himself at the lighthouse and it is said that his spirit still roams the lonely rooms today. If you are looking for a child friendly Halloween attraction then grab your tickets for Halloween House Long Island. At Halloween House Long Island we don't have any strobe lights whatsoever. If you or anyone in your group has any health issues or sensitivities, please let us know and we will adjust the experience however you'd like to make sure you have a great time without any worries at all. We recommend you buy tickets for Halloween House Long Island as far in advance as you can since they tend to sell out. Also, buying tickets in advance lets you plan out a whole day/night of fun Halloween activities and meals near Halloween House.

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It includes a haunted woods walk, maze of horror, enchanted forest walk, and kids’ arts and crafts area. Experience two very-scary attractions back-to-back at this haunted house destination. Then, grab a bite to eat, take photos, and browse the gift shop on site.

Herein lies a guide to 13 of Long Island’s most creepiest and prolific haunts.

Originally the ancestral home of Native Americans and later settled by Europeans during the 1600s, Long Island is rich in history and loaded with folklore, myths and urban legends. DO NOT smoke, run, eat or drink inside the attraction. Additionally there is no touching of the actors, customers, or props inside the attraction. No video or flash photography may be taken inside the attraction.

Just beware that there are no refunds for being too scared. No Long Island Haunted House list would be complete without this demonic gem. Was it madness or evil spirits that led Ronald DeFeo to murder his family here in 1974? George and Kathy Lutz, who bought the place a year later, believed the latter. They literally left screaming, wrote a book about the house’s possession, signed a movie deal and solidified the place as a virtual gateway to hell.

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Halloween House Long Island is more focused on providing you with an incredible Halloween experience than scaring your pants off. Typically groups take minutes to walk through our attraction, not including their time at the gift shops, baked goods stands, and other activities we have set up. We've had many groups spend an hour or more inside of Halloween House Long Island, since we never rush anyone through and let everyone enjoy Halloween House at their own pace with their tour guide. This home haunt display features lights with both static and animatronic life-size displays. Lights are displayed every evening (weather permitting).

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Hills Rd., Huntington Station, restlesssoulsli.com. Originally built as a farmhouse in 1710, the Stony Brook Village Country House Restaurant is known for its old-school charm nestled inside a historic colonial house. But did you know the Revolutionary War-era house is haunted?

Most haunted houses are $50+, whereas we keep our tickets less expensive than that so that you can come with your entire group and not have to worry about breaking the bank. Prepare for a real scare at this Wading River attraction. Guests walk through a spooky outdoor village and one big haunted house. 5184 Rt. 25A , Wading River, darksideproductions.com. You'll have the option to enjoy either a haunted hayride around camp, a haunted house, or both. The haunted house takes you on a journey through the camp's 3,200 square foot dining hall.

Ghost stories include the Long Island witch trials and the woman in white at the Stony Brook Grist Mill. As a result, the woman was distraught and drowned herself in the lake. Since then, it is said that at least one person drowns in the lake each year, and the victims are typically male. It is also said that in the winter, ghosts of people in older-styled clothing can be seen ice skating on the lake. For more about the stories surrounding this eerie lake, check out our Legends of Lake Ronkonkoma page. Halloween House Long Island is a different type of experience than a haunted house though, so don't expect to be scared or screamed at while you're here, that's not what Halloween House is all about.

The world-renowned ghost hunters and psychic mediums, the Warrens, back up the claims. Take a stroll down West Main Street in Smithtown, stop in to Katie’s, and say hi to bartender Charlie Klein who is about 115 years old—give or take a few years. He may be missing a limb or two and he might knock a few glasses off the shelves. For years, staff and patrons at this local bar—which has been featured on A&E’s Paranormal State—have reported strange occurrences, from swinging doors to apparitions. A hotel burned down in 1909 on this spot, reportedly killing a victim in the basement.

With the Long Island e-newsletter delivered two Fridays a month for information on signature events, special offers and regional inspiration. Bringing the spirits to life, the tour is happening on October 22. At both historical houses, guests and employees have documented unexplained footsteps, items being thrown across the basement, and shadowy figures following people through the house. The activity is so widespread and regular that Long Island Paranormal Investigators have set up a permanent residency here offering ghost tours once a month throughout the year.

The East End of Long Island is a really special spot. If you think you’d want to check it out and maybe even stay a while…that wouldn’t be such a terrible idea. Check out these Long Island Haunted Houses that may or may not live on in your nightmares. Constructed in 1827, the Gateway Playhouse is one of the oldest active theaters on Long Island.