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The character of Vlad The Impaler- Dracula - Prince of Walachia in the XV century - was during the time the subject of many books, articles, movies, stories, etc. so that, more people could say that everything has been told about him. The truth is there are still a lot of important details about Vlad The Impaler's real life, unknown to the large readers. Of course, it is pity to not be brought to the light for the audience!

About Vlad The Impaler- Dracula everybody knows today as a cruel person, a merciless impaler, and so on, but did you ever think that Vlad The Impaler could have been in love?

Less people know that Vlad The Impaler had also a romantic side! A Transylvanian Chronicle from XIII century discovered in Brasov town- Romania, reveals rare details about the life of Vlad The Impaler during his stay in Brasov region between 1451-1456. Through other unique information about Prince Vlad, there is also one that refers to the love story that Vlad The Impaler lived with a young beautiful German Saxon girl.

You have to know that as a person, Vlad The Impaler was a charming man! The other knights envied Vlad not only for his ranks and bravery, but also for his physical appearance, for his charming green eyes "like of a dragon" as the chronicler Bonifinius noticed. The women felt attracted by him, being not very impressed by his cruelty fame; so that, except his two well known marriages, he had more love affairs, having also some illegitimate children.

It is to know that before becoming ruler of Walachia in 1456, Vlad The Impaler lived for a while in Transylvania, waiting the right moment to conquer the throne of Walachia. In 1451 Iancu of Hunedoara, King of Hungary and Prince of Transylvania in that age, entrusted the defence of Southern Transylvania to the young Vlad, appointing him as Military Governor for this sore region. The clever and courageous Vlad strongly fulfilled this task for almost 5 years. During the period spent in this part of Transylvania, Vlad The Impaler lived one of his greatest love affairs, with a beautiful german saxon girl, named Katharina. Moreover, it is supposed that this relationship was one of the intrigue's reasons that led to his arrestment in the autumn of 1462 by Matei Corvin!

How this really happened?

It is about Katharina Siegel, the daughter of a weaver from Brasov town and one of the most beautiful girls in region, more saxon knights pretending her heart. Well, my friend, according to the local custom, every family from the town should have assured by turn, the provisions for the soldiers who guarded every craft's bulwark. In a frozen December morning of 1455, it was the turn of Siegel's family to supply and Katharina strove together with her cousins to push up a sledge, to the fortress's hill. Vlad The Impaler, who just were up in the bulwark with his officers, saw Katharina tormenting and to the everybody's astonishment, he got down to help her. In the spite of the horrible things she heard about Vlad, Katharina was impressed by Prince's kindliness!

Meeting the young 17 years girl, with her blue big eyes and golden hair, Vlad The Impaler had felt suddenly in love at first side and in the spite of his friend's advice, he involved in a deep love affair with the beautiful saxon girl. Nevertheless, this relationship was considered an offence by the high saxon families, as most of them desired Katharina to become their daughter-in-law. In the spite of all risks, Vlad The Impaler did not gave up this relationship and the Saxons from Brasov region will never forget this! Katharina and Vlad lived a great romance for many years, even if Vlad The Impaler became ruler of Walachia in 1456, thus being forced to leave Southern Transylvania. Prince Vlad loved her so much that even intended to marry her after he became widower in 1462, as his wife Jusztina suicided herself.

However, he did not succeed to fulfill this intention because in 26th of November 1462, he was arrested during the passing of the narrow place in Piatra Craiului Mountains, close to the famous Bran Castle. This arrestment of Prince Vlad The Impaler was the consequence of the Saxons merchandiser's intrigues from a fake letter sent to Matei Corvin, King of Hungary and Prince of Transylvania. During Vlad's reigns, the Saxons merchandisers from Southern Transylvania, were his unreconciled enemies as his domestical politics in Walachia, affected their interests in this country. According to the Transylvanian Cronicle, it is supposed that Vlad's Saxons rivals to Katharina's heart, essentially contributed to the intrigues that changed in this way, Vlad's thread of life!

Matei Corvin kept Vlad The Impaler in detention for 14 years, where he had his own style of life and in time the things got change. However, even Vlad The Impaler had during his life more love affairs and he will even marry later for the second time with a relative of Matei Corvin, the beautiful Katharina will always remain in his heart as his greatest love ever!

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I found Kaplan and Princeton Review books rather easy and vague. I recommend Barron's because although people complain that they give a bit too much information, that extra information could be squeezed into your essays as evidence, which adds to your final grade! Definitely Barron's. Challenging, easy to read, comprehensive.

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As an SAT Tutor and College Coach, I make it my business to read every relevant piece of literature on the subject of SAT Test Prep. I must admit that I have been in the test prep business for some time and as a result I am jaded and skeptical when reading anything that promotes "new ideas". Surprisingly, "Hack The SAT" (Penquin Books) by Eliot Schrefer brings some fresh ideas to the stodgy world of standardized test preparation. The book was recommended to me with much hype. The author is a multi faceted fiction writer, non-fiction writer, and tutor to Manhattan's elite children.

Written in a semi sarcastic tone a la "Up Your Score" (a favorite study guide of mine) the book has many smart and sometimes funny approaches to the reading, writing and math sections of the SAT. The author gives the student what he calls, several "tricks of the trade"--time saving, problem solving methods as well as techniques to avoid the silly traps the testmakers often set. Schrefer's writing style attempts to communicate in the language of a High School Junior or Senior. Whether he succeeds is anybody's guess. I haven't been in High School for over 30 years.

The book gives some solid advice on how to properly attack a critical reading passage. A running vocabulary list appears at the bottom of each page. There are some basic but necessary rules of grammar designed to help with the writing multiple choice part of the SAT. The essay section is excellent and a must read. The Math tutorial is fresh and it introduces many time saving tricks with the use of a calculator. There are some errors in the Math section which the author promises will be corrected with the next printing. A sharp student who can spot these errors will know he or she is paying attention!

In the final chapter, there is a comprehensive mini quiz which the author calls an SAT Drill. The answer key refers the student to the particular page where the question's concept is reinforced. A special bonus section on college applications is very informative.

I recommend "Hack The SAT" to students who have taken the exam at least once and have already read "Up Your Score". Schrefer's book boldly contends that his secret strategies can raise your score hundreds of points. The operative word here is can. He and I both agree that all the slick shortcuts in the world will not improve a student's score unless that student is committed to sitting down and taking as many practice exams as possible. The same way major league baseball players take batting practice every day before the game, the student must practice, practice, practice.

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Tell us why you love to homeschool. My kids are much more relaxed since we started homeschooling 2 yrs. ago

My daughter has overactive bladder and my son needed to learn a slower pace.

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I use Learning Language Arts through Literature. Very Good.

My son uses "Handwriting without Tears" to learn cursive and likes it very much.

Currently I am used Mystery of History. It tells stories of real people through the ages. Keeps kids interested. And we can still recall.

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Piano lessons, tae kwondo, swimming, sewing lessons.

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When I asked my kids which is better, they love homeschooling better.

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We love our lives!

Well, I'm a teacher by trade because I love to teach. I quit teaching in public school when I became a mom, but now I get to teach my own kids. I love it because I can teach them and I get to be with them so much. I only have maybe 7 1/2 years left with my oldest before he goes off to college, and I'm so thankful for all of the time I've had and will continue to have with him. I know my kids so well. We're really close and good friends with each other, and I love that. They love homeschooling and do not want to go to school.

On the other hand, I'm not vehemently opposed to private or even public school. I could see some potential benefits of my kids having a normal school experience. But you can't have the benefits of public schooling and the benefits of homeschooling at the same time. Right now, the benefits of homeschooling outweigh any other choice for our family.

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Practically everyone enjoys the soothing and relaxing benefits of massage, but did you know it doesn't take long to get certification or massage diplomas from accredited massage schools and become a massage professional? With more than 200 different applications for massage being taught, no wonder massage training is one of the fastest-growing educational paths today.

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The truth is, there are literally hundreds of massage schools across the US and Canada. Some massage courses will focus on the relaxing types of massage that help one achieve balance, clear the mind, and center the spirit. Some examples of this type of holistic massage training might include such techniques as aromatherapy massage, foot reflexology, acupressure, or cranial sacral therapy. Another massage school might concentrate more on the medical benefits of massage therapy in traditional medical practice. Medical massage training is readily available from various medical schools and accredited natural healing schools.

The main idea is to look into all the various different styles of massage training available and base your decision on your personal goals. Do you want a quick entry into the massage profession as a supplement to your present income, or are you looking to become a doctor of chiropractic? Maybe the answer lies somewhere in between, but it could mean the difference between a few months of massage classes compared to four to six years of intense medical studies. So, consider all of this before enrolling in any massage courses.

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How much does what happened in history of Muslims effect your practicing Islam today?

Like who said what to who? or who was unfair or killed somebody. How does it effect your following the word of Allah?

In my view, I don't see the remotest correlation.

Besides History is a very unreliable thing. It is just point of views and mostly come from the majority or the victors. It is no where near to divine word and CANNOT possibly used to explain the divine word.

The Divine source is PERFECT, PRESERVED.

History is neither perfect NOR preserved !!!

And ONLY a perfect word can explain a perfect word.

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When buying a property, it is important to learn about the land and its history. While background checks have been widely used in business, property background check offers a way for home buyers to obtain information about a specific property address, including the families who rented or owned the land, accidents occurred and many more. A property background check can help both the owners and investors who wish to find something interesting about the property.

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How do I buy this house? Help! Real Estate Agents familiar with short sales?

I found a 5 bedroom 3 bathroom home in a great location listed at 129,000!

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It sold in 2007 for 150,000 (but needed "major repairs") -so the guy that bought it completely renovated it-and did a damn good job! he was attempting to flip the property but apparently it never sold because it is now a short sale that i am interested in purchasing! :)

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what exactly does "possible short sale" mean? should I come in with a full priced offer or is there room to negotiate? would it be out of the question to ask that the seller pay the closing costs? What are the exact steps I should take in trying to purchase this home?

(I would like to offer 124,500/seller pays closing costs & contingent upon passing home inspection) ??

thanks so much for any advice!

Not an agent but been placing offers on short sales for months and losing them. That doesn't sound like a strong offer if the home is already at a good price. At most ask that they split closing costs with you.

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The Classics Collection, or Victorian Garden Collection, is our new resin sentiment gift line. Featuring popular sentiments alongside a whole selection of traditional Victorian garden themes, like stylish topiary borders, orange trees, roses, grape vines and other assorted classic garden plants...

Jim Henson's The Storyteller - Greek Myths Jim Henson's The Storyteller - Greek Myths

One of Jim Henson's finest hours was the "Storyteller" series that aired on HBO in 1987. As with his other non-Muppet creations ("Labyrinth"), Henson fills the screen with wonderful creatures that have a wisp of a J...

Les Miserables - The Original French Concept Album Les Miserables - The Original French Concept Album

Chariots of Fire [VHS] Chariots of Fire [VHS]

The come-from-behind winner of the 1981 Oscar for bestpicture, Chariots of Fire either strikes you as either a cold exercise in mechanical manipulation or as a tale of true determination and inspiration...

The Passion of the Christ [VHS] The Passion of the Christ [VHS]

The Passion of the Christ focuses on the last twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life. The film begins in the Garden of Olives where Jesus has gone to pray after the Last Supper. Jesus must resist the temptations of Satan...

Elvira Madigan [VHS] Elvira Madigan [VHS]

The global art-house frenzy was in full swing when Elvira Madigan first made audiences swoon back in 1967. Set in an idyllic Danish forest in 1859 and loosely based on an actual double-suicide, this lushly photographed, quietly seductive film presents a richly romantic tragedy while suggesting that the most intense form of love resembles a kind of blissful insanity...

SOG Specialty Knives & Tools F01T Tactical Tomahawk, Black SOG Specialty Knives & Tools F01T Tactical Tomahawk, Black

The original Vietnam Tomahawk, SOG's F01T-N Tactical Tomahawk is the latest incarnation of one of history's most unusual weapons. This versatile piece of equipment handles a number of tasks including excavation, operations breaching, obstacle removal, and extraction, which makes the F01T-N an ideal tool for military and service personnel...

Ingersoll Rand 3108K Composite Pneumatic Die Grinder Kit with Carbide Burrs Ingersoll Rand 3108K Composite Pneumatic Die Grinder Kit with Carbide Burrs

For the ultimate performance and versatility in a lightweight package with superior maneuverability, the 3108 is the perfect choice. With all ball bearing constructions, you get longer lasting life and advanced durability, along with a composite grip for superior ergonomics and comfort...

Gerber Gator Folding Clip Point Knife Gerber Gator Folding Clip Point Knife

The Gerber Gator Folding Clip Point Fine Edge Knife features surgical stainless steel blades and patented handles that set them apart from the competition. Gerber revolutionized knife grip technology when it introduced the Gator in 1991, winning Blade Magazine's Most Innovative Knife of the Year award...

John Adams John Adams

Based on David McCullough's bestselling biography, the HBO miniseries John Adams is the furthest thing from a starry-eyed look at America's founding fathers and the brutal path to independence. Adams (Paul Giamatti), second president of the United States, is portrayed as a skilled orator and principled attorney whose preference for justice over anti-English passions earns enemies...

We Were Soldiers (Widescreen Edition) We Were Soldiers (Widescreen Edition)

Based on the book by Lt. Col. Harold Moore (ret.) and journalist Joseph Galloway, We Were Soldiers offers a dignified reminder that the Vietnam War yielded its own crop of American heroes. Departing from Hollywood's typically cynical treatment of the war, writer-director Randall Wallace focuses on the first engagement of American soldiers with the North Vietnamese enemy in November 1965...

Gettysburg (Widescreen Edition) Gettysburg (Widescreen Edition)

Depicts the famous Civil War battle which was the turning point of the war.Genre: Feature Film-Action/AdventureRating: PGRelease Date: 7-JUN-2005Media Type: DVD

Ultra Pill Crusher (Pulverizer) By Apex Medical Ultra Pill Crusher (Pulverizer) By Apex Medical

The Apex Ultra Pill Crusher is just what you need to make taking that medication easier. The Tri-Grip design is so much easier than other pill crushers - this is the only one to get! Wing grips allow for easy crushing of hard to swallow pills * Storage area under cap * Translucent clear bottom with opaque blue lid * 2 3/4" diameter x 1 3/4"h *

Ooma Telo DECT 6.0 Cordless Handset (100-0200-300) Ooma Telo DECT 6.0 Cordless Handset (100-0200-300)

Get the most out of your Ooma Telo with the official Ooma Telo Cordless Handset. Thanks to DECT 6.0 technology, the handset provides enhanced sound quality as well as security. It places all of Ooma's features at your fingertips, including one-touch voicemail access, second line service, and phonebook access...

Scharffen Berger Chocolate Bar, Markham Valley Semi-Sweet (68% Cacao), 3-Ounce Bars (Pack of 6) Scharffen Berger Chocolate Bar, Markham Valley Semi-Sweet (68% Cacao), 3-Ounce Bars (Pack of 6)

Scharffen Berger's Chocolate Maker's Series - While searching the globe for the finest cacao, occasionally we find a limited supply of exceptional single-origin beans that deserve to be savored on their own...

GeoCards USA GeoCards USA

GeoCards USA are 5 card games in 1 that make geography fun! 50 jumbo-sized cards represent the fifty states and include capitals, population, land area & nicknames for each state. In addition, game instructions are included for 5 different easy-to-learn games for 1-4 players.

Saturday Night Live - The Board Game Saturday Night Live - The Board Game

A weekend staple since the mid-70s, Saturday Night Live has long been the source of hilarious moments, unforgettable characters, memorable catch phrases, and more. Relive and act out some of your favorite moments by hosting a talk show, showing off your improv skills, and testing your knowledge of SNL trivia, while trying to bank more cue cards than your opponents to win!For 4 or more players, ages 12 and up.

Interactive Parables - Spanish Version Interactive Parables - Spanish Version

Spanish and English Versions included. The Interactive Parables is a fun, 3-D game combining lessons from the Parables of Jesus. There are twenty four lessons from Jesus' Parables grouped together by theme...