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Is it just me or is this how you envision Dracula? It's taking the whole bad boy thing to a new level. Okay, maybe its just me!

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Protecting Yourself With Garlic 

Seeing that I really don't know any Vampires (and Dracula wasn't one anyway) I don't really know if the whole idea of using garlic to protect yourself has any substance to it or not. But here is one curious little tidbit that I found this morning. If you DON'T LIKE GARLIC... you could find yourself on the suspect list.

Dracula in the News 

Dracula... The Game
Now this might be fun when the weather cools and Halloween approaches. I didn't even know it existed until a few minutes ago! I'm not really into computer games, but this one has me curious!
The Dracula Phone
One very good reason why you don't want one!

Elizabeth Bathory or... Countess Dracula 

Bram Stoker may have based his book about Dracula being a vampire, but I just found in my reading today that there was a woman in the 16th century named Elizabeth Bathory who was documented as a serial killer, murdering girls and young women so that she could bathe in their blood. In doing so, she could maintain her youthful appearance. (Do you see the link here between Dracula drinking blood and then appearing younger) Later she was referred to as Countess Dracula.

And here is something interesting. She had a daughter at the age of 15 so perhaps her lineage continues. Hmmm

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Bram Stoker  

Abraham "Bram" Stoker (8 November 1847 ? 20 April 1912) was an Irish writer of novels and short stories, who is best known today for his 1897 horror novel Dracula. During his lifetime, he was better known for being the personal assistant of the actor Sir Henry Irving and the business manager of the Lyceum Theatre in London, which Irving owned.

Could Vampires Really Exist?? 

*I truly believe that there is a lot in our world that we know nothing about. Could there really vampires walking our streets at night? The logical part of me would say no, but there is some little part of me who just can't be sure.

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Old Superstitions 

Some odd methods of protecting yourself from a vampire existed over the years. I suppose that if one believed in their existance, they would do just about anything (especially at night) to protect themselves. One such practice was to bar the entrance to the bedchamber with iron bars. Vampires apparently had an intense dislike of iron. Another was to leave candles burning in the room. We all have heard the stories about Vampires requiring the dark to survive, so I can see the connection.

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Count Dracula Flask 

Count Dracula Flask

Amazon Price: $34.95 (as of 08/21/2008)

So, what would you fill the flask with?? Just had to ask!

All About The Man 

Just Who Was He?
How much is myth and how much is based on actual events??
Vlad TEPES
Not quite as good looking as I hoped. ;)
A Bit More History
Lots of photos, but I was especially interested in the home where he spent his childhood. While you are there, check out the medalion. It is presently owned by a man in London, England. I wonder what kind of vibes it would give off??
The Burning of the Sick and Poor
Just an anecdote (I think) but from what I have been reading, he could very well have done this. Wouldn't surprise me in the least!
Vlad Dracula Biography
It's still hard to believe that someone could be born in the 1400s... I know there were people wandering around way back then, but it's still hard to believe that people were going about their daily business just like we do today. I wonder what they would like of us living in the 21st century??

16" Sterling Silver Bat on Black Cord 

16" Bat Black Cord Necklace Sterling Silver Jewelry Gift Boxed

Amazon Price: $15.99 (as of 08/21/2008)

Looking for the right vibes to send out? This is kind of cool and not the kind of jewelry I tend to look for lol...

Google finds Vampires 

Blood farm to satiate vampires, accountant
This means that ?blood donations and vampire bites may one day be a thing of the past? according to one blogger. Blood has published the paper as an advance ...
Who Would Have Thought of Vampires as Chaste Examples?
Her celebration of Meyer's romantic yet sexless tale of a schoolgirl dating a vampire suggests it as a model for girls everywhere. Perhaps Ms. Freitas will ...
‘Twilight,’ my obsession masked as literary interest
I was anxious because even though they are good vampires, they're still vampires, so things could easily end badly and I couldn't really feign surprise. ...
Interview with Twilight Author Stephenie Meyer
It all started with a dream -- one hot, steamy, fantastic dream featuring vampires, werewolves, and the fantastic landscape that would eventually make up ...

Dracula 2 Plug Cover 

Londons Times Famous People Places Books Cartoons - Dracula - Early Job - Light Switch Covers - 2 plug outlet cover

Amazon Price: $15.95 (as of 08/21/2008)

Now I never expected to find something like this when I went looking for something to feature this morning. It just proves that you just never know what you will find.

Choosing the Next Dracula 

"I am Dracula, and I bid you welcome . . . "

I guess depending on what Dracula looked like, the line would make you feel, would be different. You can see by altering the look of the character in a movie can completely lead you down a diffent path. This particular character would simply scare me to death... nothing seductive about it at all!

If you were going to make the next Dracula movie, who would you choose to play the part?? You can leave your comment in the guest book at the bottom of the lens.

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Kate Moss Felt Like Dracula

"I got tired of feeling like Dracula. I wanted to see some daylight, and not just at six o'clock in the morning."
Kate Moss

Actually, I love the dark... don't know why, but it has always seemed soothing to me. (As long as I was curled up on the couch with a roaring fire in the fireplac

What You Didn't Know About Vampires... 

... at least I didn't know some of this stuff! Take a look.
VAMPIRES IN MYTH AND HISTORY
Vampire myths go back thousands of years and occur in almost every culture around the world. Their variety is almost endless; from red eyed monsters with ...
HowStuffWorks "How Vampires Work"
Vampires have popped up in dozens of cultures for centuries. Explore the history of vampire legends, scientific explanations for vampires and real-life ...
YouTube - Vampires: Is It Real?
Oct 29, 2007 ... Testimony of a living vampire.http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/video/? source= 4003.
Real Vampires
An article by Inanna Arthen which relates vampires through historical fiction to modern day realism.
Welcome to Vampire.com
Welcome mortal to Vampire.com, the ultimate beverage resource for vampires seeking alternatives to the mundane ways of this world. ...

Finding Your Look 

Just in case you want to look the part then next time you hit the clubs. Actually, I think they are kind of cool!

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Count Dracula Cookies 

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Thinking about hosting a Halloween party this year, or even better, make up a batch of these Dracula cookies for your kid's Halloween party at school. They should make for serious brownie points.

Vampires In Training 

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Dracula Photos 

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Vampire Coffin Jewelry Box 

Vampire Coffin Treasure Box

Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 08/21/2008)

You have to admit, your jewelry should be safe in here. Who would have the nerve to lift the lid??

Dracula on eBay 

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Looking the Part 

... even if you are a little vampire in training... ;)

Count Cape, 56'' Black

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Are You a Fan 

starlitparlit

I love vampires. I think that your lens has alot of interesting information on them.

Posted August 01, 2008

enslavedbyfaeries

I think girls have a fascination with vampires since the Twilight saga has become so popular. There are quite a few on Edward's team. Lovely lens... if you like vampires. 5*'s!! :)

Posted July 16, 2008

Oosquid

Ah, a lens with some bite to it! Bloody good if I may say so. 5 stars

Posted July 15, 2008

mulberry

I don't think vampires are real but...they certainly make for good horror stories! Nice lens.

Posted July 04, 2008

spirituality

Congrats on making giant squid! so did I!

Posted July 03, 2008

 
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Plant a few garlic plants around your garden. No, it won't prevent a visit from Dracula, but it will keep away groundhogs and raccoons.

Sorry, just couldn't resist!

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