Category Archives: Tango

Astor Piazzolla – Milonga Del Angel

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Astor Piazzolla’s Milonga del Angel is a track that is adored by many. Astor Piazzolla named this song after the title of his 1993 album which carries the same title. The Milonga is a type of music that immediately precedes the tango music and the tango dance. Therefore, many references to milonga often refers to a type of dance similar to the tango but is executed more softly than the original tango. To accompany this lighter form of dance, the Milonga often starts slow and sentimental to reflect how soft the feeling and emotions should be. The Milonga del angel was meant to attract a large American following. Therefore, Astor Piazzolla wanted to compose the music building upon the most recognizable aspects in music by many Americans.

The album’s stealthy style is no different than the sensual music that is often produced by the famous Milonga. The Milonga del angel is just as complex as beautiful as the original Milonga. There are many elements that make up this beautiful arrangement. Some of these elements that invoke the emotions sought out by the composer includes: strummed bass chords, violin lines, piano chords, a bandoneon and an electric bass. With all of the elements working harmoniously together, there are times where it may seem as if the listener is in a small Jazz pub. Astor Piazzolla purposely composed the music to invoke this exact feeling. Not only did Piazzolla record this music to reflect hints of Jazz, he loved Jazz so much that the entire record had small underlining hints of Jazz.

“A” is For Automation – 3 Key Areas of Your Business That You Must Put on Autopilot

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As our world of ever-expanding technology creates further demands on our time (even though it’s supposed to free up more time for us-that’s a laugh!), it becomes more and more clear to me how important automation is to a real estate agent.

What is automation? It’s having a system in place so that you don’t even have to think about a certain part of your business. You have everything set up ahead of time, all ready to go.

Automation saves agents not only time and money, but headache and heart attacks. By automating certain systems in your business, you take away the pressure and stress that so many agents deal with-stress that can be avoided with the right systems in place.

After all, a stressed agent is not an effective agent. (I hear you laughing.) But seriously, there is good stress and there is bad stress.

Good stress is the motivation and energy you feel when you’re putting a transaction together. That’s a happy kind of stress.

But then there’s the kind of stress where you have to send out three buyer’s packages, follow-up with five phone calls requesting information about your services, and get a marketing activity report out to a client who’s almost ready to make an offer-and all this before 4pm when you have to pick up your kids to bring them to baseball practice.

That’s bad stress. Automation in your business helps get rid of bad stress. With processes set up and already in place, you can get those tasks done lickety-split.

There are 3 major areas of your business that should be automated:

1. Follow-up.

This is a no-brainer. In today’s day and age, there is no excuse for not having an automated follow-up program. And yet I can’t tell you how many agents there are to whom I have to say, “Stop putting stamps on your own envelopes. Have a printing company do that for you!”

I know many of us (myself included) like to control everything that’s going on in our businesses. But the truth is, once I learned to delegate 90% of my business to others, I was ten times more productive.

You can be too.

You can have somebody print your mailers. You can have somebody put them in envelopes and send them out. Heck, you can even import the content of your marketing materials (like some of the systems we provide at The Lones Group).

2. Tools.

What do I mean by “tools”?

Buyer packages
Seller packages
Marketing activity reports
Client surveys
Client thank you letters
You never have to worry about writing another one of these once you create a template for each of them. All you have to do is open it, change the name, “File-Save As” and “Send”. Or “File-Save As” and “Print”. And away you go!

3. Lead Generation.

Yes, you CAN automate your lead generation. For example, let’s say you want to work with expired listings. Do you have an expired listing package all ready to go? How about a system for gathering these names on a regular basis? And another one for executing the delivery? Believe it or not, lead generation can be one of the most profitable areas of automation.

Think about everything you do on a daily basis and ask yourself, “Is this something I could farm out to somebody else? Who can help me with this?”

Putting these three areas of your business on autopilot is the one task that will save you more stress than you can imagine. Start implementing them today.

Reasons Why You Should Purchase the Datsun Redi Go

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Finally, a few months from now, the Datsun Redi GO is going to hit the market. The wait would be over since the model is going to be launched in June. While the car might look simple from the exteriors, it actually comes loaded with many features you had never imagined.

Appealing Exteriors

At first sight, the appearance may appeal you even though there are little cosmetic changes. Apart from color options, you would be amazed to view wheel caps and body fitments. The rear parking sensors would help you park the model safely even when it’s the area is crowded. While that’s the case, the futuristically designed head lamps offer ample light. You can stay carefree when it’s pitch dark and when you have to drive all throughout the night. Accidental bumps could never be part of your worries. Dealing with obstacles or inspecting the chassis becomes simpler with the ground clearance of 185mm.

Fabulous Interiors

The excitement with the Datsun Redi Go starts when you’re ready for the long drive. The interiors provide enough room to stash away anything you wish. The space can be extended by folding the rear seats easily. Silver accents add on to the sophistication and always lift your spirits day after day. A whole new driving experience is what you can expect with the Datsun Redi Go. The driver’s seat is engineered to provide extra comfort and relieve the pain during long distance trips. While lumbar supports reduce the strain, the back is supported by seat bolsters. Overall, even when it’s a rough road all the way, the model helps to maintain the condition of your neck and back. Finally, the fabric exudes a vibrant look and lets you feel the comfort with a zig zag design.

High Performance

With I-SAT (Intelligent Spark Automated Technology) as one of the Datsun Go specifications, your driving experience is sure to jump to the next level. Depending on the power and fuel quality, the engine adjusts the spark timing. So, even when you are driving at high speeds, you would observe a smooth performance on the go. There won’t be any knocks or squeaks till you have reached the destination. The 799 cc engine generates enormous power to drive the vehicle. Not just that, on road you can expect a mileage of 25.17 kmpl.

Safe to drive

Finally, the RCPS (Reinforced Crash Protection Shell) safeguards everyone even when you have crossed a speed break unknowingly. Since the impact is absorbed, passengers can still stay comfortable with nothing serious ahead. The PAB (Performance Augmented Brakes) respond quickly once the brake pedal is pressed. The airbag would keep the driver safe when inertia is bound to bang the head on the wheel. The 5-speed gear box too gives you the confidence to control the vehicle the way you want. You can gear up only when the situation demands.

At the end, you should rely on Datsun that expected to lead many other models in the competition. But, with the engine options and lot many others things, you would see an increase in the Datsun Redi Go ex showroom price. The model is sure to be a visual delight for everyone who loves driving.