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Success by Endurance: Get on Someone's Radar, Part 1: Louis C.K. and Why You Should Form a Beatmaker-Anchored Group
Build Your Own Platform and Prepare for the Long Haul; True Success Never Comes Instantly
|By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
A few months ago, I heard a story about comic Louis C.K. and his self-distributed one-hour online comedy special, Louis C.K. - Live at the Beacon Theater. At that time, I didn't have all the details; I hadn't heard of C.K.'s show until two months after he had initially released it. But as a casual fan of his work, the murmurs and word of mouth about the show peaked my interest. As a DIY advocate, I was also interested in hearing more details about how the show came about. Was it really independently produced and released? Was it really released from his own website? What payment options did he make available to consumers? And, was the show a success or not?
Several weeks ago, I read a mention on Twitter of an interview that Louis C.K. did on the talk show "Fresh Air". This lead me to hit up the "Fresh Air" website. There, I did a quick search of "Louis C.K.", and the results yielded a link to his his interview, which was available for instant listening and on podcast. In the interview, C.K. confirmed that he produced the special with his own money, edited it entirely, and released it independently from his own website. In exchange for two streams and two downloads of the unencrypted, high-definition show, fans were asked to pay just $5 directly to him via PayPal. C.K. explained that he went this route because he wanted to see if releasing a video of himself could make money. But he also revealed that TV comedy specials he had done in the past had netted him no money at all. "I've never seen a check from a [TV] comedy special," he says in his interview with Terry Gross, host of "Fresh Air". Clearly, he went this route also because he wanted to eliminate the middle man, no? Finally, C.K. expressed that the project was a success, revealing that he "made all of his money back and then some."
Now, here, I want to make a couple of points of context—about the anatomy of a sale—before I go on:
• Louis C.K. independently released Louis C.K. - Live at the Beacon Theater in early December, 2011. It got on my radar in February, 2012, nearly two months later—not the first week of its release.
• I first heard mention—word of mouth—of Louis C.K.'s special on Twitter, not a paid advertisement on television or radio.
• Because Louis C.K. was already on my radar, when I heard that he had a new special, I was interested in learning more.
• I was able to learn more about Louis C.K.'s special by tuning into an archived episode of the talk show "Fresh Air", a show that is heavy on my radar.
• After listening to Louis C.K.'s interview on "Fresh Air", I wanted to purchase his special, which I did less than 24hours of listening to the interview.
O.K., end of context…
It's important to note that the way in which Louis C.K. rolled out his special exemplifies, in both broad and specific ways, how music projects are now sold. Although, the instant-hit, first-week sales paradigm is certainly still in play, most music releases, especially those from independent recording artists, make their sales over an extended period of time. This difference is in how core fans and casual fans of large and smaller acts make purchases. For big, major label backed releases, there's typically a large push to attract both the core fan and the casual fan alike within the first week of release. In these cases, first-week sales (good or bad) often narrate the level of success (or failure) of the music release.
For smaller, independent releases, first-week sales aren't as critical. For one thing, core fans of independent artists don't always go for the first-week sales crunch. Because they already have a fluid connection with the artist, they maintain an unwritten revolving commitment to buy the releases. This revolving commitment is understood to mean that the fan may not buy the album in the first week or even the first month of it's release, but that he or she will indeed buy the album at some point, usually within the first 6 months of the release or sometimes longer. Also, because smaller, independent artists lack a major national/international marketing and promotion push, the rate of casual fan discovery takes longer for them.
While bigger, major label-backed artists rely on a heavy push for their releases, most smaller, independent artists simply build something that they trust (or hope) people will gravitate to. In other words, smarter independent artists know how to follow the maxim, "Build it, and they will come".
Louis C.K. followed this maxim. He built his brand and offered a project directly to his fans, and they came. He didn't wait for approval or validation; he just built it! With his own imagination, wherewithal, and money, he put together his comedy special and released it to the world on his website. I'm not sure how much emphasis C.K. placed on first-week sales. I know he did some press in the weeks leading up to the release, but that was minimal, and it was certainly not a 4-month, full court marketing blitz. Either way, I get the feeling that he knew that his "Beacon Theater" project was the sort of thing that would scale over time.
The Radar: Why Most Music Releases Scale Better Over Time
Right now, there's so much music, so much information in general, that one can hardly find the time to get through new releases in a year, let alone the first week it drops. In fact, when you think about it, in an age of ultra accessibility, the idea of buying or listening to music projects in the first week of their release is an antiquated practice that has outlived its usefulness.
I don't know about you, but throughout the year, I find myself playing catch up. Each month, I miss a number of potential great releases, not because of a lack of interest but because of the overwhelming amount of releases. Add to that the sheer amount of noise that's tossed around, and the task of keeping up with new music becomes even more daunting. But that's the problem. Discovering great music shouldn't be about keeping up with mounting release dates; discovering great music shouldn't be a task. Discovering great music should be an enjoyable, rewarding journey. And I've found that the only "new" music that I can check is the music that makes it on to my radar. (Louis C.K. made it on to my comedy radar more than four years ago, yet I only recently purchased something from him.)
I circle back to the "new" music that stays on my radar with a strong signal. For me, and I suspect many others, hearing music as soon as it's released is less important than hearing it at all. With more choice than ever before, I can tune into "new" music on my schedule, not the arbitrary release schedule of 10s of thousands of different artists. So for me, and I believe most others as well, the probability of me hearing "new" music and buying it (or something else from the artist) depends on whether or not the music/artist can get a strong signal on my radar. The greater the signal on my radar, the more likely I will purchase…eventually.
The Instant Success Problem; the Similarities Between Comics and Beatmakers; and Why Forming Groups Might Be the Best Way to Go
There is no such thing as instant success. Peel back the curtains on any success story, and what you'll find is a more humbling set of facts. Everything from arduous practice hours, to tons of money spent (and lost), to creative failures, to opportunities that fell through, to lost and made business connections; it's all there behind the curtain of instant success.
Louis C.K.'s story, like most comics, is a story of endurance. Countless hours of practice (writing bits and honing his style). Long and late nights. Numerous dead-end gigs. False-starts. Rejections. You name it, he's gone through it. And through it all, like other comic success stories, he carved out a lane for himself—his FX show, Louie and his aforementioned comedy special being the most recent testaments to that fact.
There are plenty of stand-up comics chasing after success. For most of them, the idea of success is divided up into a series of reachable plateaus—develop your own style and type of bits; get noticed; earn a following; get noticed again by "TV people"; get a TV special; land a writing gig; land a television show. Of course, the order of some of these plateaus could be rearranged, but you get the picture.
Like stand-up comics, there are loads of beatmakers. And, like comics, serious beatmakers spend countless hours practicing, studying, and developing their craft. Beatmakers drop long, late nights without a second thought. We optimistically field dead-in beat sale offers and collaboration work that never takes off. We absorb false career starts and fast-talking music insiders and posers. And we endure rejections on a multitude of levels. Yet with all of this, why is it that most beatmakers fail to simply carve out their own lane?
The main reason is that most don't even try to carve out their own lane. Why? Well, that's easy to figure out. You see, in beatmaking, the idea of success—that most beatmakers envision—centers around two things: a beat placement or a beat sale. For nearly two decades now, the dream of landing coveted placements has given off the illusion that all one needs to do is make a beat (quality debatable), get it placed, and success instantly follows. In lieu of successful beat placements, a number of beatmakers have turned their focus to selling and leasing beats at unprofessionally low prices, often dragging down their brand and profile rather than raising it. (Check out, "Don't Market Your Beats Like a Pack of Cheap Steak Knives") Finally, a small number of other beatmakers have gotten into music licensing, but that's a different article. But what you haven't seen much of, however, and what I strongly advocate for, is beatmakers forming groups.
The music business is certainly different than the comedy business. Hundreds of comedy clubs exist all over America. There aren't any beat clubs. And stand-up comedy, like the movies or a sports match, or a music concert, is an event that people pay money to go out and see or watch at home on the tube. Beatmaking, by itself, can't make such a claim. Live beat showcases and battles don't move the needle much at all. Those events, the best of which sometimes tout acclaimed A&Rs and "celebrity" beatmakers as judges and offer some level of placement/career assistance, are usually populated by some music insiders but mostly by the participants and their friends and family. In other words, these aren't shows in the traditional sense; those beatmakers who participate are not being paid. In fact, in some showcases, they're actually paying the showcase organizers to participate. A legitimate investment for some beatmakers, no doubt. But what if beatmakers just formed groups (or became solo rap acts) and bypassed the song and dance of beat showcases and the precarious world of beat placements?
Two years ago, I took in a show during the 2010 CMJ Showcase here in New York. Among those on the bill who I had come to see (and would have paid for, had I not been comped at the door with a press pass, thanks to Michelle over at Audible Treats) was Diamond District and Nottz. Formed by Oddisee, a beatmaker (producer)/rapper, Diamond District is made up of solo rappers XO and YU. And Nottz, one of the most prolific beatmakers (producers) to date, rocks solo. Both performances were worth the attendance (Diamond District's set was especially impressive). More importantly, both acts proved the point that I've been making for years—That beatmakers could form rap acts and put themselves on.
Rather than limit the idea of success to placing beats with artists (which often attracts unnecessary middle men), or selling beats for less than their true value, beatmakers should expand their focus to include building new music groups. As a basis for success in beatmaking, beat placements are, for the most part, not sustainable. Being a part of your own group, with control of your music and direction, presents a much better chance for career sustainability than chasing after beat placements. Oddisee's CMJ showcase and other tour opportunities over the past several years are proof of this.
There is, and will always be, room for a dope new act. Music consumers thrive on a fresh slate of new music. And there's never been more music consumers in the world than there is at this moment. So instead of tossing your best beats into a bottomless pool of other beat placement chasers, why not use them to start a new act? A new act that you're a central part of, not a marginal character. What's the worse thing that can happen? A few show/tour dates and some record sales? Either way, whether you build a new group or create a series of beat tapes, the idea is to build something of your own, then get on someone's radar. If you do so, eventually the success will come.
The BeatTips Manual by Sa'id.
"The most trusted source for information on beatmaking and hip hop/rap music education."


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More of North Dakota's oil bounty will be flowing across northern Minnesota in the years ahead if a new $2.5 billion pipeline project wins approval.
Enbridge Energy, the Calgary, Alberta-based pipeline company that already owns five cross-state oil pipelines, recently disclosed details about its latest project -- a proposed 618-mile pipeline known as Sandpiper.
If completed, the Sandpiper would carry oil from the booming Bakken oil fields in western North Dakota, across Minnesota to Enbridge's terminal in Superior, Wis.
Coupled with Enbridge's existing pipelines and other expansion projects, the Sandpiper line would create the capacity to ship roughly half of North Dakota's projected oil output to Minnesota and Wisconsin in 2016.
"This is an encouraging step toward moving future production," said Justin Kringstad, director of the North Dakota Pipeline Authority, a state economic development agency that has worked to encourage pipeline development. The project will require approvals from state and federal regulators, which could take months.
North Dakota, which this year became the No. 2 oil-producing state behind Texas, had a record output of 701,000 barrels of crude oil per day in August and is forecast to exceed 1 million barrels per day by 2016.
Yet only 43 percent of that crude oil currently is shipped to market by pipelines. Enbridge's existing system brings oil to the company's oil terminal at Clearbrook, Minn., 95 miles east of Grand Forks, N.D. Much of the rest is shipped elsewhere in railroad tank cars, a more expensive method.
When the oil pipelines reach Clearbrook, they hit a bottleneck. Despite five eastbound pipelines owned by Enbridge to the company's large oil terminal in Superior, the company says it's short of capacity to deliver all the oil shippers want transported.
The proposed 24-inch Sandpiper line is a major part of Enbridge's solution. The line's $1 billion, 233-mile segment from Clearbrook to Superior would have even greater capacity than the inbound segment from North Dakota. It would be the sixth crude oil pipeline to span northern Minnesota.
Separately, Enbridge is proposing to expand the capacity of an existing pipeline that starts in Canada and brings oil to Superior. When these two expansion projects are completed, the pipelines through Clearbrook, in northwestern Minnesota, would have the capacity to transport about 16 percent of the oil used in the United States.
With the Sandpiper line, oil companies in the Bakken region would get a direct shipping route to Superior and connections to refineries in the East, Midwest and South.
"We are reconfiguring the system to go all the way to a hub [Superior] to bypass a bottleneck in our system," Denise Hamsher, director of major project planning for Enbridge in Superior, said of the Sandpiper project.
That should help North Dakota oil producers avoid extra shipping costs by rail, said Randy Brown of Tremont House, a Fort Worth, Texas, oil and gas futures advisory firm.
"If I am an oil producer in North Dakota, I would be jumping up and down," he said.
Brown said the new pipeline, even while benefiting North Dakota oil interests, could also reduce the price of crude oil to some refineries.
Objection raised
Enbridge filed commercial details about the Sandpiper project Friday with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which sets pipeline rates. The filing included letters from 15 North Dakota oil shippers who said they would pay a surcharge, estimated initially at $1.90 per barrel, to fund the segment into Superior. Enbridge asked the commission for expedited approval of the plan.
Not everyone likes the surcharge, including Flint Hills Resources, which buys North Dakota oil and transports it via pipeline from Clearbrook to its refinery in Rosemount. North Dakota barrels shipped to Flint Hills would be slapped with the surcharge even though the oil would not flow through the new line.
"We believe the tariff structure Enbridge is proposing to finance the project could be harmful to the marketplace, especially to Enbridge's existing shippers and customers," Flint Hills spokesman Jake Reint said in an e-mail late Wednesday.
Enbridge still will need approval from state regulators, including the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, which oversees pipeline routing. Hamsher said the Minnesota segment may be built at least partly on a new right of way. A project of that size typically would employ about 1,000 construction workers, she added.
Yet another pipeline across North Dakota proposed by a Durango, Colo., company remains in limbo. The proposed High Prairie Pipeline, which would ship Bakken oil east via another route, has been locked in a legal battle with Enbridge over a proposed connection to the Clearbrook terminal.
Greg Ward, general counsel for High Prairie, said the Sandpiper project, with the promise of more capacity across Minnesota, "creates another avenue for a solution" to the dispute.
Separately, Enbridge reported a $190 million third-quarter profit Wednesday, citing higher revenue from pipelines and lower losses on hedging transactions. The company had a third-quarter loss last year.
David Shaffer • 612-673-7090 • @ShafferStrib

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I partially succeeded. After installing the ASIO driver 64 bits, I had a "DNSServiceBrowse" error when running MTdiscovery, which has been fixed by subsequently extracting with 7zip (and clearly running) the file Bonjour64.msi from the iTunes installer (itunes6464setup.exe) for Windows. So this is the current situation:
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I suspect that I should add some roles and features in "Server Manager" for Window Server 2012 R2. Any hint is appreciated. Thanks a lot.
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2013 and earlier BMW 7-Series Lease Questions
edited January 2014 in BMW
Hi everyone. Please use the following discussion to post any questions that you have about leasing a BMW 7-Series. Thanks.
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acuranavi Posts: 5Hi,
I'd appreciate it if you could provide BMW's money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease on a 2006 BMW 750 and 760.
Hi Steve. Here is the information that you are looking for. If you were to lease a 2006 BMW 750i through BMW Financial Services right now for 36 months with 12,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be .00250 and 60%, respectively. the numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a 2006 BMW 760i are .00280 and 50%.
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sltools Posts: 7Car_Man, I have an interesting situation that I would appreciate some insight on. I have ordered a 2006 650CiC that will be delivered Nov 21, 05. I will be turning in a 2004 745Li to BMW Finance at the same dealer as the lease ends Nov 15, 06.
Here is the interesting situation. I originally leased a 2002 745Li for 4 years. In 2004 they bought the 2002 back and gave me the 2004 due to the problems I had with the 2002. The lease remained in place and the residual value on the lease was left as that established based on the 2002 745Li 48 month (residual $45K). The 2004 has a much higher trade-in value than the residual.
The dealer has offered to give me the difference between the residual value and what they determined to be the current trade-in value in cash or a pay down on the Adjust Cap. They have offered $52,750 as the trade-in value.
They have also stated that if I sell the car between now and when I pick up the new vehicle they will honor the sale to the buyer at the price agreed and give me the creidt at the sale price less $500. If I find a buyer for the 2004 that will pay more than $52,750 they will sell it to them and eliminate me having to buy the car, pay sales tax and resell it.
Is it pracitical for me to try to find a buyer under these circumstances? The car is prefect and is worth more than the $52,750 but is it worth my efforts to try to make a few thousand more on the deal??? Are there any red flags in this deal that I have not noticed???
Steve LL
Oconomowoc, Wi0
This certainly is an interesting situation, Steve. Even though I am sure having so many problems with your 2002 7-Series was really annoying, you are making out now by being able to buy your '04 model for the price of an '02. I'm surprised that BMW Financial Services would let this happen. I guess that's the price that BMW has to pay for selling you a messed up car in the first place. It sounds to me as though your dealer is willing to do a pass through so to speak and help you avoid paying sales tax on your 7-Series twice if you decide to sell it on your own for a $500 fee. While this technically really is not legal, this sort of thing happens all the time. If you can find a buyer who is willing to pay you substantially more for your current car than the dealer is willing to give you for it as a trade, this sort of deal might be worth your while.
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.. **The lease remained in place and the residual value on the lease was left as that established based on the 2002 745Li 48 month (residual $45K). The 2004 has a much higher trade-in value than the residual -- They have offered $52,750 as the trade-in value**
Your right .. this is a very interesting and "rare" situation ...... keep in mind the dealer has nothing to do with the lease .. it's between you and the lease company ... just make sure BMWF agree's with all of the figures and the residual is in play from the 02, etc etc ....
As far as the trade figure (depending on the miles, color and the condition) $52,750 is a little on the low side ....
Me personally.? .. I would run this dude down Retail Rd .. get with the detail gods, finish any service and run a big fat Ad, the Milwaukee area does big $$ on the big imports ..... $59,900 *asking* and wave bye bye at the first $57,9/$58,9 ... it's a rare situation you're in, you might as well take advantage of it ...
hello car_man
I have several questions if you dont mind...
First, I am looking to lease a 750Li BMW with the luxury seating and entertainment packages; with the 19 inch tires. I was curious to know if you could work up a sample lease payment for me. I am interested in leasing for approximately 36 months 12000 miles a year. I am not sure exactly what the buy rate lease money factor is or what the residual value percentage would be. To be honest I am not sure how I would go about finding out what these values are.
Secondly, are there any significant benefits to getting the sports package - if you buy the 19 inch wheels and are looking for a vehicle with a smooth ride. I am not sure exactly sure what the sports package adds-does it give the car more horsepower? Maybe this option isnt for me.
It sounds like negotiating approximately 3000 dollars off the msrp is about as good as i am going to get on this vehicle?
I am assuming tax on the car is not included in the msrp price and will factor in when the lease payment is determined--therefore i am wondering if it is better to lease a car in another state with lower sales tax rates.
Are there other tricks I should look out for when negotiating the vehicle's price? ie will the dealer try to decrease the residual value in the calcualations or add other unnecessary charges? Does it cost more if they have to order the car for you?
sincerely appreciated....0
Hi enemeneminemo. I'd be happy to answer your questions for you. I can give you an idea of what this car's lease program is like right now, but I cannot estimate what its lease payment should be without knowing what its full MSRP and selling price are. If you were to lease a 2006 BMW 750Li through BMW Financial Services right now for 36 months with 12,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be .00250 and 60%, respectively.
The following discussion would be a better place for you to discuss the merits of various options for this car: "BMW 7-Series".
$3,000 below MSRP is probably around $1,000 to $1,500 over dealer invoice, which is a reasonable price for this car. You're right, sales tax is not included in vehicles MSRPs. Unfortunately, you will not benefit from leasing your vehicle in a state that has a lower sales tax rate than your home state does. States prevent this sort of thing from happening by forcing consumers who purchase out of state to pay their home state's sales tax rate when they go to register their vehicle.
Dealers do not have the authority to alter vehicles' residual values. They do however often have the authority to mark-up vehicle's money factors to add additional back-end profit to deals. Make sure that the base money factor that I mentioned earlier is being used to calculate your car's lease payment.
While vehicles that are ordered do not cost any more, dealers prefer to sell vehicles that they already have in stock and are usually willing to discount vehicles that they already have more than one that they will have to order.
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thanks so much for all your helpful advice--
i think your advice about making sure the dealership is using a fair lease money factor is an important point that many people who are leasing cars probably dont even know or think about.
thanks again0
I recently spoke with a BMW dealer here in the Los Angeles area and was very specific with him about the type of packages I wanted with my BMW--(luxury seating, 19 inch wheels, and premium sound package). He stated he could call around to see if there were any cars with my exact specification, but went on to mention that he had a car on the lot with all of my specifications plus a few more additions that would bring the price up a couple of thousand -- from the approximate 81 000 msrp that i calculated to about 83 000.
The best he could do was offer me a car 2000 dollars below the msrp and he offered a money factor of 0.00265 with a car residual value of 61% on a 36 month 12000 miles a year lease.
Is this a fair deal? Is the dealership able to compromise on the money factor to the 0.0025 rate that you quoted earlier? Do you think it is unreasonable to ask for 3000 below msrp on a 81 000 -83000 car?
Lastly, does it make more sense to put more money down or the least amount of money down when leasing? Is this down payment also negotiable? I do not plan on purchasing the car at the end of the lease.
Thanks again for your help car_man0
Other than making sure the dealer uses the .0025 money factor and the 60% residual value on a 3 yr 12000 mile a year lease, are there any other tricks or add on prices I should be aware of?
Is this time of year a good time to negotiate or might there be a better time?
What is a reasonable negotiable price over invoice i should ask for?
thanks alot
any help would be appreciated0
You're very welcome, enemeneminemo. I'm glad that I was able to help you out.
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Hey enemeneminemo. I am not personally all that familiar with what the market is like for the BMW 7-Series right now. I can tell you that a base 2006 BMW 750i has a spread of over $6,000 between its MSRP and sealer invoice prices. As you can see, there is a lot of room to negotiate the deal that you were quoted. The fact that you are in near Los Angeles definitely works to your advantage. There is a lot of competition between dealers in your area. I would comparison shop with a few dealers to make sure that I was getting the best possible price if I was in your situation. You may also want to stop by the following discussion to see how much other community members have paid for similar cars: lee_w, "BMW 7-Series: Prices Paid & Buying Experience" #, 10 Aug 2004 5:46 am.
As far as the money factor goes, you need to pay a security deposit equivalent to your car's monthly payment rounded up to the nearest $50 increment to get the factor that I mentioned earlier. Your car's factor will be slightly higher if you opt to have your security deposit waived.
I always advise consumers against making any sort of down payment when leasing. I do so for two main reasons. The first is if your vehicle is totaled in an accident or stolen during your lease, your insurance company pays off the bank that you were leasing it through and your down payment essentially disappears. The second main reason is that down payments on leased vehicles do nothing to reduce their lease-end purchase prices. So your lease-end purchase option price for your 7-Series would be exactly the same, regardless of whether you had put several thousand dollars down, or had made absolutely no down payment at all.
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Hello Car_man!
I have a couple of questions regarding a 2005 745Li that I am in the process of trying to lease. The asking price for the car is $66,989 and car is Orient Blue Metallic with Beige Leather and has the convenience package, luxury seating package, premium sound package, heated steering wheel, rear & sid sunshades, satellite radio, and 19 inch wheels. What price should I negoiate as the lease price?
What would be a good lease money factor for this car and what should the residual preentage be?
Thanks in advance for our assistance.0
Can you still lease the 2005 7-series? I thought only the 2006 was available to lease....0
I am not leasing through BMW Finance, but through my Credit Union which allows leases back to 2002 vehicles.0
Hello 9284life. I am sorry to say that BMW is no longer providing any sort of lease support on 2005 7-Series models. If you want to lease an '05, you will have to do so through an independent bank. Id does have lease support on '06 7-Series models. If you decide that you want one, you're in luck because BMW just enhanced its lease program on this car for the month of February. The exact parameters of its lease program will vary depending upon how long you lease it for and how many miles per year you need to be able to drive. Since you never mentioned either of these things, for now I will assume that you are interested in a 36 month lease with 15,000 miles per year. If you were to lease a 2006 BMW 750Li through BMW Financial Services right now for 36 months with 12,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be .00200 and 58%, respectively. As far as how much you should pay for this car goes, you may be able to get an idea by visiting the following discussion: "BMW 7-Series: Prices Paid & Buying Experience".
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Yeah, like car_man said, the 7-series lease for this month is probably the best it's ever been... I'd personally look into a brand new 2006 7 lease rather than the 2005. Plus, the back-end of the 06 is soooo much better than the 05.0
Thanks for the advice and information. I will now look at leasing a 2006 7-series.0
Please Help my lease (with BMW Financial Services) will end April 07 for my 2004 525i. I would like to lease a 7 series but having difficulty deciding what would be a better deal .lease a used 2005 745i (3yrs/15,000 miles) or lease a new 2007 750i(3years/15,000 miles)? Also, I plan to put a down payment of $5,000 is this reasonable amount?? I would like to lease the 7 but do not want to pay more than 750 a month.0
No problem, 9284life. Let us know if you have any other questions.
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Hi l0m6905. BMW has not published its lease program for the 2007 7-Series yet. It probably will not do so until they physically begin to arrive at dealers. As a result, it is difficult to say whether it would be less expensive to lease a used 7 or a new one. If I had to make an educated guess, I would say that it will probably end up being cheaper to lease an '07 7-Series when it finally arrives, but again this is just a guess.
You definitely should not make a $5,000 down payment when leasing this car. I always advise consumers against making any sort of down payment when leasing. I do so for two main reasons. The first is if your vehicle is totaled in an accident or stolen during your lease, your down payment essentially disappears. The second main reason is that down payments on leased vehicles do nothing to reduce their lease-end purchase prices. So your lease-end purchase option price for your 7-Series would be exactly the same, regardless of whether you had put $5,000 down, or had made absolutely no down payment at all. If you have the money laying around and want a lower monthly payment, you would be better off making multiple security deposits on your BMW than making a down payment. BMW Financial Services reduces the money factor that is used to calculate vehicles' lease payments by .00007 for each additional deposit up to a maximum of seven. The beauty of making additional deposits is that not only does it reduce your vehicle's lease payment, but you actually get that money back at the end of your lease.
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would the lease payments be higher or lower if you lease a used 2004 745i instead of leasing a new 2006 750i?
For example, lets say next month the lease is up for the 2004 525i & would like to replace it with the used 2004 745i that is selling for $59,000 with 26,000 miles would the lease payments be lower than leasing the new 2006 750i?
(current leasing special is $5,000 down with 10,000 miles/yr for 3 years is $929.00/month...monthly payment does not include tax,title,fees, ect. please help0
......... You should be able to purchase/lease that 04 745i for the short side of $55ish ......
$59,000 and 26,000 miles...? .. lets hope there's a new Tag Heuer in the glove box for that kinda $$ .....
bimmeresq Posts: 15Does anyone know the current MF and residual % for a 2006 750i? Plus anyone have a referral to a fleet manager or intener manager in Southern California? Thanks.0
dmason12 Posts: 140.0020 buy rate and 60% resid for 36 months / 36 k miles. I got the best deal at Sterling BMW in Newport Beach. Call and ask for internet manager (can't mention name here). I got $1330 over invoice on a car that we are ordering to our exact specs. Thay may do $1000 over invoice on one in stock. Payment is 1021 + tax with total drive off of $1710. MSRP was 80,695.0
12205 Posts: 4I am going to sign a lease tomorrow.
Cap Cost: 78635
Residual: 69%
24 months, 15 miles
Drive Off: 2900 approx.
Please let me know if this is a decent deal.
vsaxena Posts: 211I got a 2002 745Li (nicely optioned) with 50K miles a few dings and scratches for $34K in December. The car comes with full 6yr/100L bumper to bumper to warranty (the tranny is getting replaced right now since it was jerky). I know I did well but how well was it?0
Hi vsaxena. This particular discussion is really for community members to ask questions about leasing a new BMW 7-Series. You will have a better chance getting an opinion on the price that you paid for your used 7 by stopping by the following discussion: "Real-World Trade-In Values".
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tp1123 Posts: 1Is there anyone who recently leased 2006 750i with sport package only? I know most 750i's & 750 il's stock in the dealership are loaded with different packages and over $80,000...and hard to find the standard plus sport. If anyone can share the experience of getting it and how much it was, it will be greatly appreciated.
Also, how much do I need to pay extra for 15K per year vs. 10K per year lease. BMW financial service has a special lease offer on 750i now but only offering 10K per year.0
nrpman Posts: 5I'm getting ready to lease a 750Li and asked my dealer about the money factor reduction by making multiple security deposits. He says that it's illegal to do that in New York. True?0
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Sony's president of worldwide studios Shuhei Yoshida has become known for his interaction with fans on Twitter. He's been responsible for a number of subtle announcements of PlayStation 4 features, and today he's made another one.
You'll be able to make PlayStation 4 content purchases from your computer and smartphone. You can do this now on both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. However, the PlayStation 4 offers a new feature that will have you up and gaming even faster.
@SyriasSerj When you buy a PS4 game on smartphone, it will wake your PS4 up to start downloading the game. PS4 goes back to sleep after that— Shuhei Yoshida (@yosp) August 27, 2013
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Hello (web) world! Wow, I didn't expect to be gone for so long, sorry about that, I do plan on getting back to my regular posting from now on... how was your Australia Day? Ours was lovely, we, being my lovely mum and I, actually headed over the South Australia on a camping trip to meet up with my gorgeous fiance at the end of the Tour Down Under . He doesn't compete, he's just what I call a groupie, he rides around with a bunch of other groupies following the tour and generally just spending too much time in lycra and on a bike!
Mum and I had a most hilarious time camping and it was fabulous to spend some one on one time together, just us gals. Those of you that follow me on instagram (GFScallywag) will have seen some of our little tent setups and dinners. We both loved South Australia's Limestone Coast, and we definitely want to return, the little seaside town of Robe was a definite favourite, cute cafes, gorgeous bay and the bluest of blue skies and water.
We met up with my man in Adeliade and the next morning Mum headed back to Perth, whilst we spent the week exploring the Barossa Valley , McLaren Vale and then headed back home via the Great Ocean Road . It was a glorious trip, with far too much wine and cheese enjoyed on the 'deck' at our accommodation at Chapel Hill Winery in McLaren Vale and a glorious Australia Day afternoon spent collecting shells and rocks on Port Willunga beach. Staying at Chapel Hill Guest House was perfect for us, as after a few days eating out at restaurants, I was glad to be able to throw some sausages on the barbie and enjoy gluten free bacon and egg sandwiches for breakfast - did I mention they provided us with full breakky provisions; bacon, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, oj and a loaf of gluten free bread?! It was glorious! I find that making sure we have a few nights in self contained accommodation means that I can whip up a frittata to take on the road for lunch the next few days and also cookour own dinners in, making sure that a. they're gluten free, b. I can eat what I fancy and c. it's means we can splurge on a nice dinner and bottle of wine the next day!
When we travel, be for a day or a fortnight we always take snacks, this trip we were sure to pack a lot of variety for the two week trip; a version of these date balls , the leftover cherry bars , nuts, a loaf of pumpkin gingerbread from my Gluten Free Scallywag Christmas Magazine , crackers and some dried fruits were amongst our 'snack pack' that went with us every day, along with a few litres of cold water.
However, today, we're talking about the deliciousness of this blackberry & pomegranate sorbet . On our return from our trip we popped down the Prahran Markets to stock up on our usual weekly veg fest (and gluten free sausages, there's a fabulous range of butchers who cater to us Coeliacs!), we spotted blackberries on sale for a steal and I got to thinking of baking, and then, then my dear ,dear, readers, I remembered that my man had bought my ice cream maker back from Perth on his last trip and my mind was made up.
Sorbet it would be. A bottle of pomegranate juice spied in the supermarket and my flavour combo was decided, a luscious blackberry and pomegranate sorbet, which is naturally nut, gluten, dairy and egg free. It is such a delicious colour, let alone the flavour combo and I love that sorbet just melts the moment it hits your tongue .... oh my, I think I might go have another scoop now!
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"Holy Motors," an exuberant jape as well as a beautiful ode to the movies, to play-acting and to Paris, comes from the French writer-director Leos Carax, re-teaming here with actor Denis Lavant. Lavant got robbed at the Cannes Film Festival this year, losing the best actor award to Mads Mikkelsen ("The Hunt"). Now you can find out why I think this is so.
An extraordinary chameleon, Lavant portrays 11 different characters in "Holy Motors," all springing from the main character, Monsieur Oscar, a man of mysterious profession.
He begins his workday by leaving his home and family and slipping into the back seat of a stretch limo driven by Celine (Edith Scob, bringing a wealth of screen history to every glance in the rearview mirror). There are places to go, transformations to be made.
In one sequence Monsieur Oscar becomes a ratty gnome from the sewers (a character, Monsieur Merde, whom Carax has deployed in previous works). This is the most energized and headlong of the sub-characters on view, a Tasmanian devil of a man who busts up a fashion shoot in a cemetery, kidnaps a supermodel (Eva Mendes) and scurries away with her to his underground lair.
Elsewhere, Monsieur Oscar changes clothes to transform into a beggar woman, or — in one showy sequence — a film actor wearing a full-body stocking dotted with motion-capture sensors. His movements are further transformed, by digital filmmaking technology, into a special-effects scene of a man-lizard engaged in coitus with another lizard. Everything is something else in "Holy Motors," or rather: No one's identity is fixed.
It's a peculiar experience but not a "difficult" one. Carax lays out his conceit, the parade of role-playing and shape-shifting, carefully, methodically. As such, if his film begins with Carax himself stepping through a door and finding himself, in pajamas, in a crowded movie theater, it seems like a natural occurrence. If Australian singer Kylie Minogue shows up for a musical number, or if Michel Piccoli joins the nocturnal parade for a chat in the back of the limo relating to the nature of performing for the cameras — cameras, Oscar notes, that are shrinking in size in the digital era, and may well be shrinking the performers' efforts too — again, anything goes and nothing really seems out of place. The movie, Carax's first full-length effort since "Pola X" in 1999, wonders what it means to be alive and constantly responding to an unseen casting director's desires.
Lavant is splendid in the film, and he's essentially the entire film — and yet, "Holy Motors" is somewhat more than a contraption built for a fearless performer. If anything, I found its progression to be a little tidy. But I doubt you'll find a more interesting handful, headful and eyeful this year. I love what Carax says about his protean lead actor's contributions. Blithely ignoring the time-space continuum, the director says: "If Denis had said no, I would have offered the part to Lon Chaney or to Chaplin."
'Holy Motors' -- 3 1/2 stars
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As 2012 draws to a close plans are in the works for special events in the beginning of 2013.
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"A Tribute to Broadway," directed by Gary Cadwallader with Shelli Long as music director, is produced by the Limelight Theatre board of directors and Limelight Theatre executive director Beth Lambert. The show will begin promptly at 8 p.m. in the renovated Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, directly across the street from the Lightner Museum. Donald and Janice Jones will be the emcees for the evening.
A dessert and coffee buffet will be featured in the lobby during intermission, as well as another chance to bid on silent auction items. A 50/50 chance drawing will also be held that evening. Tickets for the drawing are $10 each or three for $25 and are currently available at the Limelight Theatre Box Office through Jan. 11 (need not be present to win).
Sponsorships are currently available in a wide range of options, with qualified levels including an ad in the gala playbill, tickets to the event and more. For more information about becoming a sponsor, contact gala chairman Frank Riccardo, 471-0305.
Tickets for pre-show party admission and reserved seating for the performance are $75 per person. General admission tickets for the performance only are $40 per person. Seating is limited. To make reservations, stop by the Limelight Theatre Box Office at 11 Old Mission Ave.; call 825-1164 or visit www.limelight-theatre.org.
Friends of Alpine Park and the St. Johns County Recreation and Parks Department will host a Fun Run/Walk at Alpine Groves Park, 2060 State Road 13, Jan. 19. Registration is $15 for participants age 13 and up. This is a benefit event to raise funds for the restoration of the interior of the turn-of-the-century house located on the park property.
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(CNN) -- U.S. President Barack Obama's secret weapon in China? Michelle.
Forget diplomatic meetings. It seems the quickest way to a country's heart is by skipping rope in the playground, giggling with high school students, and trying your hand at everything from tai chi to table tennis -- even if you sometimes look a bit silly in the process.
But hey, at least she's enjoying herself right? And in a country where it's rare to see leaders' spouses or children in public, Mrs Obama seems to have charmed its citizens with her approachable manner -- and snappy style.
As her week-long trip promoting educational exchange wraps up, here are five reasons why the U.S. First Lady absolutely nailed it.
1. She's got sound advice. Michelle Obama had some words of wisdom for young American students traveling abroad for the first time: "You're probably going to make a lot of mistakes. But you know what? That's life. And other parts of the world will appreciate your effort and your energy, as long as you come into the experience respecting the people and the culture," she told CNN's iReport.
2. She took her 76-year-old mom, Marian Robinson. And her daughters, Malia, 15, and Sasha, 12. That's three generations of women, which makes a nice change from the usual line up of male delegates. A little background for you: Robinson is the White House's first live-in grandmother since the 1950s, earning the nickname "First Granny."
3. She's down with the kids. From skipping rope in the playground, to throwing some interesting tai chi shapes, and kicking a jianzi (that's a weighted shuttlecock to the rest of us), it seems there's not much Obama won't try. And she genuinely seems to enjoy it.
4. She's a cyber champion. Access to information -- including the internet -- should be a universal right, declared Obama during a speech at Peking University's Stanford Center. It's quite a ballsy statement, considering China's "Firewall" blocks all websites deemed sensitive. But the U.S. First Lady trod a fine line, stopping short of directly criticizing her hosts.
5. She's such a charmer. Barack who? Mrs Obama proved she can hold her own on an international tour, charming people with her warm and open style. Turns out you don't need a president by your side to be a number one woman...
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Congress investigating compounding pharmacy group
A House panel asked an industry group for any documents about responding to health inspectors.
WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers are investigating whether the industry group for compounding pharmacies coached the company responsible for a deadly outbreak of meningitis in dealing with regulators.
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce sent a letter Friday to the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists requesting any documents it distributed to members about how to respond to state and federal health inspectors.
"Allegations that your association may have encouraged compounding pharmacists to attempt to impede the FDA from evaluating the efficacy and safety of their products, if true, raise serious concerns about your actions," states the letter, signed by Republican and Democratic committee leaders.
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The lawmakers are investigating the outbreak linked to contaminated pain injections from the New England Compounding Center, which has sickened more than 540 people and killed 36. About 300 of the cases were caused by a rare form of fungal meningitis. Other fungal infections accounted for the rest.
The compounding group said in a statement it would provide documents that disprove the allegations, which it described as a diversion.
"It has diverted attention away from the cooperative efforts of the academy in working to prevent a future tragedy as that caused by NECC and the failure of swift and decisive action by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy and the federal Food and Drug Administration," the group said in a statement.
Compounding pharmacies, which mix customized medications based on doctors' instructions, are traditionally overseen by state pharmacy boards. But some House members have introduced legislation that would give the FDA a greater role in regulating compounders, in light of the recent outbreak.
The International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists has opposed multiple attempts to increased federal oversight dating back to the 1990s. In testimony last month before Congress, the group's CEO said that the NECC could have been shut down under existing laws.
Based in Missouri City, Texas, the group has spent more than $1 million lobbying Congress in the past decade, according to data from the Center for Responsive Politics.
Health officials say roughly 14,000 U.S. patients received the steroid shots from the Massachusetts-based NECC, mostly for back pain. The Centers for Disease Control later showed that at least two lots of the injections distributed to 23 states were contaminated with fungus.
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Zack Greinke did his job, even a tad more. Then the rest of the Dodgers did just enough of theirs to emerge with a 3-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night before a Dodger Stadium crowd of 36,721.
Greinke, making his first start since suffering a broken collarbone April 11, turned in a solid 5 1/3 innings. Coming back three weeks early, he had to have made the Dodgers very encouraged.
He gave up a solo home run to Adam LaRoche in the fourth inning, but otherwise was able to keep the Nationals at bay.
Greinke (2-0) gave up five hits and did not walk a batter while striking out four. He threw 83 pitches, seemingly a nice number for his first game back.
He wasn't exactly dominating but, as he promised, he certainly pitched well enough to win.
The Dodgers scored their first runs for Greinke early, getting one each in the first and second innings off left-hander Ross Detwiler.
They put together a little two-out rally in the first inning when Matt Kemp hit a ground-rule double into the right-field seats to extend his hitting streak to 14 games. Adrian Gonzalez singled up the middle to score Kemp.
In the second inning, Andre Ethier led off with a single and Scott Van Slyke, getting his first start of the season in left field, walked. Juan Uribe bounced into a double play, but then Greinke -- who had taken almost no batting practice the last five weeks -- sliced a single to right to score Ethier.
As Manager Don Mattingly had alluded, he brought Kenley Jansen in not as his closer Wednesday, but in the seventh inning to face the heart of Washington's lineup.
And the decision nearly blew up on him.
Jansen got out of the seventh when A.J. Ellis threw out Denard Span attempting to steal -- the first base stealer thrown out in 19 attempts on Jansen -- but quickly got into big trouble in the eighth.
Steve Lombardozzi and Ryan Zimmerman singled to put runners on the corners with no outs. But Jansen dug in and came up huge, getting LaRoche to fly out to shallow left, striking out Ian Desmond and retiring Kurt Suzuki on a fly to right.
Brandon League came on to pitch a scoreless ninth, just like a closer, to earn his ninth save.
The Nationals were playing their second consecutive game without sophomore sensation Bryce Harper, still sore after running into the right-field wall on Monday. He pinch-hit in the ninth and bounced out.
The Dodgers added an insurance run in the eighth inning when they loaded the bases on a Kemp hit and a pair of walks, and pinch-hitter Carl Crawford delivered a sacrifice fly to center.
The victory gave the Dodgers the series against the Nationals and marked their fourth victory in five games after an eight-game losing streak.


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Go visit your friend Elizabeta over in Bohan. She can be found where she always can be found, in her apartment on the west side of the borough, off of the ever-pleasant San Quentin Avenue. When you arrive, you'll find some familiar faces, the Japanese motorcycle-riding friends of Jim that you met earlier. Elizabeta gets down to business immediately. She has a task for you and her friends to complete together on Charge Island. She sends you out to Charge Island hereafter, and believe it or not, you'll be traveling not on bikes, but in a car. Go figure.
Your trip from Elizabeta's place to Charge Island is going to be an extremely quick trip. Your GPS will likely take you southward down San Quentin Avenue , where you'll be able to meet up with the East Borough Bridge. Once you arrive at the toll booth in the middle of Charge Island before being able to deviate to another borough, a cutscene will ensue. Your new friends will take over the toll booth, and you'll be able to lie in wait for the targeted convoy to arrive. The key here is to not jump the gun.
The new gun that was handed over to you, termed a "Street Sweeper," is a powerful, powerful gun indeed. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a very robust cartridge, so only eight bullets can be shot from this automatic weapon before it needs to be reloaded. Nonetheless, it will do all of the damage you need it to do. Remember -- the van in the middle of the convoy is the target. Don't attack the two cars in front of the van. Instead, let them pass and let your friend in the toll booth open up fire when the van pulls up. Join in, killing the driver first and foremost, so that the van can't get away. Then, lay into all of the other goons around you. You want to be quick here. You don't want to stick around. At your first opportunity, get into the van, wait for your friends to populate the car you drove here in (as well as letting another friend into your van), and then get out of dodge as soon as possible.
This ride will be easy or hard, depending on what you managed to do before jacking the van. The two cars that were in front of the van will be a factor if you weren't able to eliminate the vehicles themselves, or the people populating them. If this is the case, the trip to the lockup in Bohan will be more arduous than you'd like. But if you stuck around long enough to kill everyone, this will be a nice, quiet ride. Just be sure your friends don't die, or you'll be forced to start again! Your GPS will bring you to the lockup rather easily, which is located on the eastern side of Bohan, off of Sing Sing Avenue. After dropping the van full of drugs off, you're free to take on your next mission.
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What if I run out early? Do I discard excess at end of month or finish it?If you run out early do not be alarmed, simply move on to the next month of Tastants. The two sets of Tastants per month should last you approximately 30 days, so if you are finishing way ahead of schedule, you may want to try using the Tastants a bit more sparingly next month.
What if I have Tastants left over after 30 days?After each month you should move on to the next set of Tastants. This is because your body can become accustomed to the Tastants and they will not be as effective if you use them for longer than 30 days. Dr. Hirsch has specifically developed new and different Tastants for each month to ensure that you continue losing weight. If you have a significant amount of Tastants left, try using more the next month.
How much do I sprinkle exactly?Sprinkle SENSA evenly on the entire surface of your food. The amount of Tastants depends on how large your meal is, so just use your best judgment and don't over think it.
Do I sprinkle before or after cooking?The Tastants should not be used before or while cooking your food. SENSA works best when you sprinkle it right before eating. This way, your sense of smell can properly interact with the Tastants.
Can I sprinkle my food when I am packing my lunch or do I have to do it just before eating?We recommend sprinkling SENSA on your food right before you eat to achieve maximum results.
What happens at month 7?If you wish to continue with the program past month 6, you should start the system over with month 1.
Why do you have to switch to Month 2 if you still have some Month 1 left over?Depending on how much you eat, you may have extra Tastants at the end of the month. You would still move to the next month's Tastants. This is because your body can become accustomed to the Tastants and will not be as effective if you use them for longer than 30 days. Dr. Hirsch has specifically developed new and different Tastants for each month to ensure that you continue losing weight. If you find that you have a lot of Tastants left over, then you should sprinkle more Tastants on your food the next month.
Do I need to put more SENSA on leftovers if I already put it on the first time?To ensure that your sense of smell is properly engaged we recommend you re-sprinkle leftovers with a second round of SENSA.
If I eat a sandwich, burger or a burrito, should I sprinkle SENSA on the outside or inside of it?To achieve maximum results, we recommend sprinkling SENSA liberally on the outside layer of foods like sandwiches, burgers and burritos.
How do I get it to stick to foods like grapes, nuts or pretzels?Some users have found that spraying a fine mist of water to grapes or strawberries to get the Tastants to stick is effective. You can also sprinkle SENSA over the plate or in the bag (chips or pretzels) so that the Tastants touch all of your food.
If I eat something like pasta or salad, do I have to re-sprinkle when I have eaten the top layer?As long as you sprinkle SENSA over the entire surface of your meal, there is no need to resprinkle each layer.
Why doesn't SENSA get used in liquids?SENSA works best when sprinkled on top of foods, because it can properly interact with the olfactory senses. Dr. Hirsch found SENSA was not effective in liquids due to the saturation of the Tastants.
How do you use SENSA in soup or smoothies?You do not need to use SENSA in soup or smoothies, only solid or semi-solid foods. You can use SENSA on cereals, chili or a hearty soup that has meat, vegetables or noodles.
Is it possible to sprinkle too much SENSA?If you are finding that you are running out of Tastants long before the month is over, you may be using too much. There is no need to worry if you have used too much SENSA, just think about using less next time.
Do you use SENSA on things like hard candy?Yes, you should use SENSA on everything you eat for best results.
What does it taste like?SENSA Tastants should not affect the taste of your food. Some users have reported a subtle enhancement of flavor, but you should not be able to notice a significant difference in the taste and smell.
Can I put SENSA in my coffee, juice, or milk?SENSA is not effective in liquids. If you currently consume a lot of high calorie beverages (soda, fruit juice, alcoholic drinks) you may want to consider cutting back while you are on SENSA so as not to hinder your progress.How should I store my SENSA?SENSA should be stored in a cool, dry place. For best results, once opened, SENSA should be used within 30 days.
I'm embarrassed to use SENSA in front of others; can I pour the Tastants into a new unmarked package?If you feel more comfortable using an unmarked container, it should be opaque and airtight to maintain quality.
Can two people share the 6-month supply?In the largest clinical study on a non-prescription weight loss product, 1,436 women and men sprinkled SENSA on everything they ate and lost an average of 30.5 pounds in 6 months. We have no studies to show that rearranging the months or sharing the system with a partner will provide the same results, therefore it is not recommended to share, skip or rearrange months in the system.
I'm sharing the 2-month Starter Kit with someone. Does it matter if one of us uses month 1 and the other month 2?You are given two shakers for each month; one to use at home, and one to take with you. If sprinkled on all meals and snacks, the 2 shakers should last one user approximately 30 days. At the end of the month, you must move on to Month 2 so your body does not become resistant to the blend, and you continue to lose weight. If you share or give away one of the shakers, you may run out of Tastants before the end of 30 days and you may not experience the maximum weight loss benefits. Remember that the SENSA system is backed by clinically proven results, and we have no studies to show that the same weight loss effects will be achieved if you share, skip or rearrange months in the system.
I have gained weight, what's going on?SENSA is non-caloric and alone would not produce weight gain. The most likely reason that someone would gain weight when they begin SENSAis that they are not yet in tune with their body's hunger signals. Eat slowly, and pay attention, as soon as you START to feel full you should stop eating. Also if you are already on another weight loss program or diet at the time that you start SENSA, you should continue on that program and use SENSAin addition to it. SENSAshould not be used as a substitute for an existing diet plan you are on.
I'm eating more often - what's up?Everyone reacts to the Tastants differently. Even though you are eating more often you are probably still consuming less calories overall. In fact having smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day is a highly effective way to boost your metabolism.
How long will it take until I lose weight?There is no "typical" timeline for losing weight with SENSA. Although many people lose weight in the very first month, everyone experiences weight loss differently. Stick with the system and you will lose weight.
What if I am still eating my entire meal?It is completely normal to eat your entire meal with SENSA. However, since you are trying to lose weight, it is important that you stop eating when your body signals "satiety" or "fullness." You should stop at the onset of these signals, not once you are already feeling full.
What if I still feel hungry?Go ahead and eat. Just be sure to use SENSAon every single meal and snack, from your morning cereal, to salads, chocolate chip cookies and potato chips. Consistency is the key. Get in the habit!
What long-term results can I expect?Many study participants reported continued weight loss. We believe this may be because the body gradually adjusts over time to smaller portions, making it easier to practice moderation. Exercise and healthy eating are also encouraged to achieve long-term sustainable weight loss.
Can I use SENSA if I want to lose less than 30 pounds?SENSA is effective for anyone who wants to lose weight, regardless of the amount.
Will I experience any side-effects while using SENSA?All of the ingredients found in SENSAare on the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) list and can be found in foods you already consume on a daily basis. If you have food sensitivities or allergies, specifically to soy or milk, you may want to consult with your physician prior to using.
Some users embrace new healthy lifestyle changes when they start SENSA that can result in temporary side effects. For example if you give up soda or other caffeinated beverages you may experience headaches for a short duration of time. Increasing your water consumption may help with this side effect. Also as SENSA is designed to allow you to feel full on less food, you may notice some stomach discomfort if you continue to eat larger portions. To combat this effect, try to eat slowly and stop eating as soon as you start to get full.
SENSA Ingredients
What exactly is in SENSA?SENSA contains Maltodextrin (Derived from Corn from the USA), Tricalcium Phosphate, Silica, Natural and Artificial Flavors. SENSA also contains Soy and Milk ingredients. SENSA is sodium-free, sugar-free, calorie free, gluten-free, and there are no stimulants, drugs or MSG.
Is SENSA Kosher?While SENSA does not contain any ingredients that would be considered non-kosher, the product and facilities have not yet been certified Kosher. Although some of the Tastants contain soy and milk ingredients, all of the Tastants are meat-free.What are the natural and artificial flavorings?
The exact combinations of the SENSA blends are proprietary and patent-pending. However, no flavors are derived from meat sources and there is no mushroom, nutmeg, cinnamon, fish or garlic. Some flavors may contain milk and soy derived ingredients.
Is there Soy and Milk in the product?Soy and Milk ingredients may be found as constituents of some of the natural and artificial flavoring agents. The Soy in SENSA is Soy-Lecithin.
What is Maltodextrin?The Maltodextrin in SENSA is made up of easily digestible carbohydrates made from natural corn starch.
Is it FDA approved?As a food product, FDA approval is not required for SENSA. All SENSA ingredients are on the FDA designation list of GRAS - Generally Recognized as Safe.
Is this a Vegan product?Some flavors may contain milk ingredients
Why is my SENSA a different color this month?Each month of SENSA contains a completely different patent-pending blend of salty and sweet tastants. Both the sweet and salty combinations per month may vary in color due to the natural ingredients used to make the product. You may specifically notice the sweet side of Month 4 is a beige tone and the sweet side of Month 5 is a cocoa color. This is perfectly normal.
How old do I have to be to use SENSA?SENSA has been studied on adults only, so there is no data available about its effectiveness in helping children lose weight. As a result, we do not recommend our products for use by children.
Can I use SENSA if I have diabetes, high blood pressure, or have any other medical condition or concern?While the ingredients found in SENSA are safe, we recommend that you consult your physician before using SENSA FOR MEN or starting any weight-loss plan if you have any medical concerns whatsoever.
What if I have completely lost my sense of taste and smell, will this work for me?Unfortunately, SENSA will not be effective if you have no sense of taste or smell, and may be less effective for those with diminished sense of taste or smell.
Dr.Hirsch/Clinical Studies
Who is Dr Hirsh?Dr. Alan Hirsch, a Neurologist and Psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of smell and taste loss, is the Neurological Director of the Smell & Taste Research and Treatment Foundation in Chicago, IL. He is a Faculty Member in the Department of Medicine at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology and Department of Psychiatry at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center.
As America's foremost researcher on the effects of odors and flavors on human emotion, mood and behavior, Dr. Hirsch has helped create the sensory experiences for thousands of products and places, from the refreshing fragrance of your favorite shampoo to the welcoming scent in a hotel lobby. His 20-plus years of research regarding the impact of smell and taste on weight loss led him to develop the patent-pending technology used in the SENSA Weight-Loss System.
Has SENSA been tested before?Multiple clinical studies have shown the effectiveness of SENSA, including a double-blind placebo controlled study. In addition, in one of the largest clinical studies ever conducted with a non-prescription weight loss product, 1436 participants lost an average of 30.5 pounds in only 6 months. Participants were instructed to maintain existing diet and exercise routines.
What is a Tastant?SENSA Tastants consist of six different patent-pending scent/flavor combinations that are proven to help trigger the brain mechanism that signals when you are full.
How were the Tastants selected?Dr. Hirsch tested over 4000 different variations to discover the 12 varieties of Tastants that promoted maximum weight loss.
In the research study of 1,436 participants, what was the average weight loss? In how much time?The participants lost an average of 30.5 lbs in 6 months.
Is there a patent on SENSA?SENSA is a proprietary and patent-pending blend developed by Dr. Alan Hirsch (US Patent Application 20030147938). Dr. Hirsch currently holds 10 patents relating to olfactory mechanisms.
Add 1 packet to 12-16 fl.oz. of water and shake/stir. Drink 2 per day in between meals.
Other Ingredients: Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Potassium Citrate, Silica, Beta-Carotene, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose and Beet Color
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Dr. Alan Hirsch, creator of the SENSA Weight-Loss System, has appeared on Dateline NBC, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, The CBS Early Show, Good Morning America and Extra TV. Since its launch, the SENSA Weight-Loss System has been reviewed in hundreds of local, national and international media sources.
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