July 1, 2007 (BUCHAREST / Reuters) -- Romania wants to buy back a mediaeval fortress known as "Dracula’s Castle" from the former royal family of Habsburg, who won it from the state last year after a long legal battle, officials said on Monday.

June 18, 2007 (dose.ca / Kat Angus) -- It's been 15 years since she starred in the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but Kristy Swanson is still kicking some ass. People reports that Swanson, 37, was arrested Saturday night (June 16) for allegedly assaulting Marcia O'Brien, the ex-wife of Swanson's boyfriend, figure skater Lloyd Eisler.

The vampires that appear in modern film and literature are moreso distant cousins of the original vampires of eastern and central Europe than close relatives. Todays’ vampires, for the most part, are desirable creatures; although still evil in some respects, many are upper-class, refined individuals with both a conscience and a definable sensuality about them.

*blink blink* 'LB just smacked into the fireplace. But she'll be okay, she's got a hard head.' A small smile creeps across Koreena's lips. 'Demon just gave me a hug. I didn't hug back. Oops. Why am I not moving?' The smile disappears again. 'I'm home. People recognize me, they must have missed me too.' The smile is back again as she is guided to a stool.

Demon looks quizzically at her. After a few moments she lifts her eyes and catches the look.

The ancient red-sandstone royal burgh of Annan - named for the river on which it stands - was a stronghold of the Bruce's and the home of Robert de Brus 'The Competitor', Lord of Annandale, grandfather of Robert I, The Bruce.