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Why is it That Old Flames Still Have the X Factor?

Ask any single man what he fantasizes about and he'll make up something about a celebrity. It's easier than the truth. I'd probably tell you mine includes a pool full of custard and all three Charlie's Angels. But in truth, the best male 'mind movies' star an ex. I know mine do.

But why would an ex be that appealing? The last time you saw her, she was crying rivers of mascara, the way an octopus leaks black ink when it's pissed off. Yet, in happier days, your sex life was like a Strictly Come Dancing final: two misfits performing a perfect routine - with massive grins at the end. Unforgettable.

Sadly, I was skating on thin ice with Naomi. Apocalyptic arguments started eclipsing the good times, and I just couldn't 'get' her vegetarianism. She said we shouldn't contact each other for a while ('like, forever'), and all I had left were memories of her tarty witch outfit at a Halloween party and that naughty weekend in a hotel.

Because a man's girlfriend memory is selective, I forgot about the tofu burgers and started wanting her back. And with today's technology it was almost impossible to maintain radio silence. Not with the wonders of Facebook.

The Truth is out There - And It Hurts

Language emerged two-and-a-half-million years ago, just after Homo erectus learnt to whittle tools. He turned to Ms Cavewoman, grunted and pointed to his bedroom with a hairy finger. Minutes after discovering speech, man had invented courting. And since the spoken word there has been no bigger revolution in dating than Facebook.

'Naomi is going underwear-shopping', my newsfeed informed me. Then, 'Naomi is opening some vino', which simply reminded me how saucy she gets on wine. I began to wonder whether she'd be going to bed on her own - then the poking started. In my dad's day, you'd have to phone a girl's house and get past her old man before you could have a chat. If you wanted to dump a girl you'd simply change pubs and hope she didn't find you. Aah, the days before Facebook.

So, after days of digital tickling, Naomi and I began a game of online Scrabble. I laid down 'kiss' (eight points) while she had 'whips' (17 points - double-letter score). Were we really flirting through a board game? Singledom and working only with men meant I hadn't seen a real girl in weeks - so even this was exciting. Plus, Naomi was really pretty. In fact, I used to like just looking at her. My selective memory was at it again.

'Why did you want to meet me now?' Naomi asked as we moved from virtual to reality. Sitting in the pub we used to go to, it already felt familiar - the same barman with the same moustache.... 'I was waiting for the right time,' I lied. You see, the rules for meeting an ex are simple - and involve fibbing. The reason should be something like that CD you need. Or whatever. The girl must dress like a million dollars but say she 'threw something on'. The boy mustn't ask whether she's dating and, if asked, both parties must say they haven't looked at anyone since. It makes it so much easier.

Back in my bedroom, everything with Naomi was wonderful. The reason your ex is so appealing is her expertise. She is express sex. Men reopen the ex files - instead of going for someone new - for that quick boost. It's faster than weeks of dating, slowly proving you're not an axe murderer.

But second time around I still irritated her with my pro-steak attitude and the same old jokes. Naomi obviously felt this was our final curtain call and cut me off her Facebook altogether. Yup, I've been defriended. Ouch.

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Tracking Down Your Perfect Antique Violin in the Workshop of a Modern Master Violin Maker - is it Really Possible?

Having trouble tracking down your perfect violin? You're not alone. Many have found that getting a great sounding violin that fits their playing style can be confusing and frustrating, especially for students and beginners. No matter where you look there doesn't seem to be any definitive guidelines that work for everyone when it comes to selecting a violin. This has contributed to both professional and amateur musicians relying on the misconception that the oldest and most expensive instrument that you can afford is what you need. While violin experts continue to assert that old violins are worth the small fortunes it takes to obtain them, a growing number of musicians are beginning to realize that they can equal the sound of an antique violin with a good new instrument, crafted by an accomplished modern luthier. After all, violin makers today follow the same process as the old masters by constantly experimenting with size, proportion, and other variables to achieve the best sounding instruments possible. They also have the advantage of the centuries of experience by the numerous great masters before them to study and use for inspiration.

A trustworthy and experienced modern violin maker takes pride in his creations and can offer you solid information on the products that he offers. From his workshops in Reghin, Romania, master violin maker Vasile Gliga crafts high quality handmade violins and other stringed instruments in a time proven Romanian family tradition, which utilizes sophisticated and time-tested finishing techniques along with modern tools. Near the "Italian Valley" of the Transylvanian forests, the Gliga Group fashions their instruments from the same Carpathian spruce and flamed maple that ancient Italian masters used for their now highly-prized antique violins. In such close proximity to these forests, Gliga's knowledge in violin construction has grown up around the characteristics of these woods. Like the accomplished luthiers of the past, Gliga transmits the soul of these unique woods into every violin, cello, viola, and double bass that he produces, making each instrument a one-of-a-kind personal expression of his passion for the craft. But unlike antique violins that command over-inflated prices, the full range of Gliga's instruments from beginner and student versions to maestro and special versions are available to anyone who desires a highly-resonant and aesthetically beautiful instrument at down to earth prices.

When they pick up an instrument, experienced musicians intuitively know how to find that sweet spot that will make a violin sing. But a good violin that has benefited from the perfect combination of high-quality wood and its violin-maker's careful and precise workmanship can sound absolutely spectacular. Professional players such as Yehudi Menuhin, who are blessed enough to be able to play original Cremonese masterpieces, have acknowledged and praised the fine craftsmanship of Gliga violins. Despite all the evidence to the contrary though, some musicians continue to insist that only antique violins can achieve that magical sound which results from an instrument surviving the test of time. In reality, often what these musicians truly value is aesthetic beauty and the connection one feels to the masters of the past when playing an instrument marked by a long history. You don't have to own an authentic Guarneri or Stradivari violin in order to feel in touch with the roots of an world that you decided to be part of.

Satisfying the desire for an antique violin is often a risky venture, dependent upon large sums of money and an arduous search for the perfect unaltered specimen in the hands of questionable individuals. On the contrary, it can also be very spiritually gratifying to finally come upon the violin that fatefully seems as if it were meant to be in your possession, and makes you a part of its story. For those to whom their destined instrument has not revealed itself and for others who simply cannot afford the extravagance but enjoy the aesthetic beauty of an aged instrument, Gliga offers the antiqued violin as an alternative. These antiqued violins feature an exquisite manipulation of color and finish that expertly replicates the aesthetic beauty of an antique violin without devaluating the high standards of Gliga sound quality. A Gliga antiqued violin can fulfill the need to play an instrument with a body that has survived a battle with time while beginning your own musical tradition to be passed down through the generations. In addition to beautiful high-quality violins, the Gliga Group also offers specially designed stringed instruments as well as premium accessories such as bows, cases, strings, and much more. As Christmas is just around the corner, this is the perfect time to satisfy your special someone's love of music with a gift that they will cherish for a lifetime. Visit http://www.violinslover.com to find that sweet spot in your beloved this year with a Gliga violin, viola, cello, or double bass.

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