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Probe clouds star turn for auto negotiator Rattner
NEW YORK Steven Rattner had but one assignment when the president brought him to Washington in February. But it was a big one: Save the American auto industry.
The job has consumed the 56-year-old investment banker. Working long days out of a basement office in the Treasury, the task force Rattner leads with former steelworkers official Ron Bloom has orchestrated near-complete overhauls of two of the nation's most storied companies, General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC.
The stakes are high, but so is the potential prize. Along with potentially saving thousands of jobs, Rattner, whose career already includes star turns as a New York Times reporter, Wall Street brainiac and Democratic Party fundraiser, could be in line for a permanent place in the administration and maybe in U.S. history.
And yet, his big moment has occurred under a cloud. Back home in New York, Rattner has emerged as a player in an influence peddling scandal involving a giant state pension fund that provides retirement benefits for more than 1 million government employees.
The case has already led to criminal charges against six people, including the retirement system's former top investment official.
Authorities say Rattner is unlikely to face charges, but the probe has raised unanswered questions. Among them: Did the banker cross an ethical or legal line in the winter of 2004-2005 as he tried to persuade state officials to make a major investment with his private equity firm?
The influence peddling scandal is an unexpected twist in the story of one of New York's most influential people.
After graduating from Brown in 1974, Rattner began a career in journalism close to the top, as an assistant to New York Times columnist James Reston. He excelled at the paper, covering business and working in the Washington D.C. bureau, where he struck up an enduring friendship with Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr., now the Times' publisher.
Rattner surprised colleagues by quitting journalism for Wall Street at age 30, but the decision paid richly. He rose to the No. 2 position at the New York office of the esteemed banking firm Lazard Freres.
By the time Rattner left Lazard to launch his own firm, the Quadrangle Group, in 2000, he was a star in several orbits.
Vanity Fair wrote a profile calling him "the most talked-about investment banker of his generation." Rattner's list of clients, friends and business partners included independent film titans Harvey and Bob Weinstein, Comcast Corp. President Brian Roberts and buyout billionaire Henry Kravis.
His success made him rich, with a horse farm, an island trophy home and a grand apartment in the same Fifth Avenue building as billionaire George Soros. On a recent financial disclosure form, Rattner listed his net worth at between $188 million and $608 million.
His political connections were equally impressive.
Rattner's wife, Maureen White, became fundraising chair of the Democratic National Committee. She and her husband raised millions of dollars for Al Gore, John Kerry and Hillary Clinton, all of whom were said to have been considering Rattner for an appointment as high as cabinet secretary if they had won.


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The Temple Where I "Grew Up"
The other day I saw a rabbi I know post a YouTube link to one of my favorite versions of the prayer, Hashkiveinu. Hashkiveinu is one word in English but means, "Grant that we may lie down" in Hebrew. In Hebrew, prefixes and suffixes are attached to the word. It is a petitionary prayer to be able to lie down in peace at night and to return to renewed life the following day.
The link on Facebook to the video caught my eye for two reasons: As I said, I love this musical rendition of this prayer. Also, this rabbi serves the congregation where I grew up, Temple Shalom of Newton, MA.
What does it mean to grow up at a synagogue? For me, I had heard stories from my dad about how his parents were among the earliest members. My dad had his
What does it mean to grow up at a synagogue? I knew the halls of that place. I knew the smells, the classrooms, the chapel, the sanctuary, the bathrooms, the youth lounge, the social hall—I knew the building. My confirmation class photograph is on the wall there. In fact, I sat in the Rabbi's study on more than one occasion philosophizing about God and Judaism (true, I was into this stuff, even as a kid). I felt at home there. I slept there in a sleeping bag on the floor as a teenager at a "shul-in." I remember the Temple Shalom sukkah in detail even though the last time I helped decorate one was at least 20 years ago. I can still feel the pride I felt praying with my family in the sanctuary on the High Holidays, wearing my new dress. I can see my brothers as I write this, quietly folding the flyers and tickets into origami to keep occupied during the services.
Some say bricks and mortar don't matter. Buildings are passé. We've got coffee houses now. Millennials don't want to walk into synagogues. Too many barriers. A building fund is too onerous for members to carry. What's important are the people. The community. This is also true. But, I loved that building and it went through changes and renovations and has a life of its own. I think one reason I felt so connected to the building was that I could walk there from my house. That is how we got to and from Hebrew School. It is rare today for kids to walk places by themselves (at least not as young as we used to). I loved that independence, and going to a place I felt was totally safe and mine.
What does it mean to grow up at a synagogue? It means you know the people. We knew the people who worked in the office, the maintenance crew, the teachers, the educators and the rabbis. These were the people who lived in the temple as far as I was concerned. They were the familiar faces who knew us by name. They were welcoming and warm. They kept the temple going. And, my friends were there. We came together from multiple public schools. We grew up there together. We came to one another's Bar and Bat Mitzvah services. We had our parties in the synagogue social hall. My parents knew the other parents and the kids.
I learned to read Hebrew there. I may not have known how to translate each word into English but I learned to read the Hebrew prayers in Hebrew fluently by about fifth grade. I kept the old blue Gates of Prayer Book—the Reform Movement's prayer book—on my nightstand growing up, which I received from Temple Shalom. A nameplate was placed in it for me at my Bat Mitzvah. I read the prayers to myself at night and they were a source of comfort.
My parents have now moved to Philadelphia to be near my little brother's family. We have no ties to this building anymore. We don't know many people who still go there. Yet, all these years later, when I see a Facebook post from Temple Shalom, it catches my eye. It makes me smile to see the new life that is there now. It is a part of me.
I marry lots of people who "grew up at an area congregation" but they left after their Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Maybe they have great and deep memories of being there. Maybe they barely remember their time there.
The only way one feels a sense of growing up in a synagogue is if you are there a lot and get really involved. I am thankful this was the case for me and my family growing up. It's never too late to go back. It's never too late to try a new congregation. Interfaith families are welcome at congregations, often with wide open arms.
Look through our listings for congregations that explicitly welcome interfaith couples and families, and check out this list of organizations hosting InterfaithFamily Shabbat events this month!
Wedding/Bar Mitzvah Gift Giving Tips
The summer months are usually filled with life cycle events and celebrations, especially weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. It can be a challenge to find the perfect gift for the couple or young person, especially if you want to give something Jewish and are not sure what might be appropriate or where to find a particularly meaningful gift.
For weddings, a couple will register for toasters, dishes and small appliances but they may not think to list typical Jewish ritual items (Judaica) in their registry. The basic items that most Jewish couples might want to include in their Judaica collection are Shabbat candlesticks, a challah plate or board, a challah cover, Kiddush cup, a mezuzah—one or one for each doorway (except the powder room), a Hanukkah menorah, a dreidel and a small collection of Jewish books, such as a Siddur (prayer book), Tanach (Hebrew bible), Haggadot for Passover and a general book about Jewish rituals. You can also consider a seder plate for Passover, noise makers for Purim, apple and honey dishes for Rosh Hashanah or a cheesecake plate for Shavuot.
There are lots of places to shop for Judaica, online and in your community. You can Google "Judaica" or check out Fair Trade Judaica for wonderful handmade items that are crafted with no child labor, fair pay, and safe work conditions. You can also visit a local synagogue or Jewish Community Center and purchase something from their gift shop. A portion of your purchase will help support them and there will always be a very helpful salesperson who can help you to choose something special.
Books can be found at the Jewish Publication Society or at most online retailers. IFF/Bay Area created an extensive reading list relating to marriage that I urge you to make use of. My Jewish Learning has an extensive list of recommended books. One of my favorites is Living a Jewish Life: Jewish Traditions, Customs and Values for Today's Families by Anita Diamant & Howard Cooper. You can also choose something from InterfaithFamily's list of interfaith-related titles.
Another option is to choose a family heirloom from your Judaica collection. I was given an old brass menorah by my stepmother before she passed away a few years ago and it remains a cherished memory of her faith, our roots in the old country and reminds me of the strong presence she had in my life.
When my husband and I got married a year ago, we decided that we preferred not to receive gifts, and instead, we chose four charities and asked our guests to send a donation in our honor. You can find a great source of charitable ideas on the Charity Navigator website, including ratings and top ten lists to browse through. You can also think about what issues are important to the recipient and donate to a nonprofit that supports that issue.
No matter what you choose, you can be certain that a gift of Judaica or help for a non-profit will be appreciated and remembered fondly for many years.
Tell Your Congregants: Don't Go
So many couples I marry have one partner who grew up at an area congregation but left after their bar or
Why do people leave synagogues? Money. The synagogue can sympathize with the fact that the financial commitment is difficult to meet for many families. For some, they struggled to pay the dues in order to see their children through their bar or bat mitzvah and feel relieved to take these thousands of dollars of cost off their budget. Thus, the synagogue could say: You are not members because you pay dues. You are members because you have been part of this community. Anything you can contribute now that you are in a different stage of life will help our synagogue stay open and functioning. However, you are not off of our emails and off of our newsletter list and we do not bar you from holiday services because you need a break from the yearly dues after so many years of supporting the congregation in this way.
Whatever the synagogue then collects from this family will be more than if the family had left never to walk through its doors again. But now, won't other people want to stop paying too? Each house of worship will have to figure out how this plan can work. Do they give post bar/bat mitzvah families a three year period of reduced dues and then hope that they have found value in the continued connection to the congregation and they can again make a bigger financial contribution? Money alone cannot make someone suddenly a "non-member."
Another reason people may give for leaving a synagogue is that they don't "need it anymore." Now that their children are through this major life cycle event, the parents in the family don't feel a need to attend the congregation. They are not Shabbat attendees, they don't come for adult education or Torah study. They would like to come for High Holidays, but they are not going to pay $3,000 a year for this when they can be someone's guest or just buy tickets. The response the synagogue could have is, "you are still members here." We will still be in touch and you can still attend any or all programs of the Temple.
Then a conversation could take place (preferably in person) about what they would enjoy coming to. Do you like cooking? We have cooking classes. Do you like knitting? We have knitting circles? Downtown lunch and learns? Meeting occasionally with the rabbi to talk about your aging parents, trouble with your teenager, a new health diagnosis you are facing? Your own marriage issues? We are here for you. It turns out you don't attend services because you can't read Hebrew? We can help with this. We need to be relevant for people beyond bar and bat mitzvot.
We obviously cannot make someone stay a member who does not want to receive information from the synagogue and who has had a negative experience there. Some say that so much of the correspondence with a synagogue involves asking for more money: money for a building campaign, money for memorial plaques, etc. I think that most people would be thrilled to hear that they are still members, even if they can't or won't pay the same dues anymore.
Now, what about the people who do not call the office to say that they are stopping their membership. The synagogue knows who has just stopped paying. Those people probably receive a phone call and hopefully an in-person meeting to say, "We miss you…what's going on?" When people have ties to a community, it is hard to leave. Let's make it hard for people to leave.
An Interfaith Family's Bar Mitzvah
I recently had the honor of working with an interfaith family as their son, Jonah, prepared for his
The ceremony began with his grandfather putting a tallit (a prayer shawl) on Jonah's shoulders. His grandfather explained to him that this tallit had been bought in Israel by his great grandfather. This tallit had been worn by Jonah's grandfather and father. Now Jonah, as a Bar Mitzvah, wore the tallit with pride. His grandfather said that his hope is that Jonah would give the tallit to his son one day. Continuity.
Here is what Jonah had to say:
This is my Bar Mitzvah because it is the first time that I will have the opportunity to read aloud from the Torah. To do this, I had to learn to read Hebrew and even harder, learn to read without vowels and with the fancy Torah script. This took much time to study and practice. To me learning about my Jewish heritage is very important because it shows the other side of my religion that has not been so clear to me. Since I'm neither fully Jewish nor a full catholic, I declare myself a "cashew." No, I'm not the nut cashew but the cashew that means I have grasped both of my religions and wish to continue both of them in the future. This is very important to me.
My Torah portion is from the book of Deuteronomy. It is part of the Torah that is also read on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the calendar, because this narrative is so powerful. It is about God saying to the people to never give up. Even if it is so far out of your reach you must never give up because one day you will reach it. Also, I will be reading a part of the book of Jonah, not me, the prophet. It is traditional on Shabbat morning to read from the Torah and from the Prophets. I picked Jonah for obvious reasons. He has a cool name! What I learned from the story of Jonah is to trust God no matter what the circumstances. For example, Jonah was sent to Nineveh by God, but chose to go somewhere else because Nineveh is so outrageously uncivilized. Jonah was then swallowed by a whale and then spit out after three days of prayer and regretting his decision to disobey God. He was spat out onto the land of Nineveh where he brought forth God's warning to change or bare the wrath of annihilation. Jonah waited patiently for the annihilation of the people but it never came. The moral is that you should never lose trust in God and that God has forgiveness and caring."
There is a debate in the Jewish world about whether families who want both religions in their lives can find a place within the organized community for learning and fellowship. I hope that by sharing this experience of a family who has sought out Jewish learning and living in real and meaningful ways, can help us think about how we might be able to open our gates a little more.
I wish you all a happy and healthy new year. May this be a year of getting to know the individuals who call us for information, or stop in for programming. It is through hearing each other's stories and intentions, struggles, questions and yearnings that assumptions can be dropped and judgment held so that sharing can ensue.
The Blessing of the Parents
I attended an informative and provocative session at Limmud Philly. This conference is held in several major cities and is a usually a day or weekend of Jewish learning. The learning includes philosophy, prayer, entertainment and socializing. It is quite an event for those that like to think Jewish!
I attended a session entitled "We Totally Accept You (Almost): Ritual and Leadership Roles in Synagogues." The participants learned about the Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist perspectives regarding synagogue membership and prayers. Our presenter was InterfaithFamily's own Benjamin Maron. Benjamin did a great deal of research regarding different synagogues and their policies regarding interfaith involvement.
I was fascinated by the discussion of prayers and who is allowed to say what from the bimah. Frequently synagogues limit the participation of the parent who is not Jewish. We discussed that the reason that some synagogues don't want the partner who is not Jewish to participate in the prayers at a Bar and
I understand the principle of this – Jews have been through a lot. Our ancestors have been persecuted in our efforts to practice our religion and we have worked hard to educate ourselves. Those that have had a bar or bat mitzvah know that there is a lot of work and education going into this process. We feel the need to hold fast to our religion. Will someone who isn't practicing Judaism threaten my Judaism by saying a prayer?
The children of many of my friends are becoming bar and bat mitzvah. I am familiar with the frequent scene of the parents and grandparents surrounding their young teenager, beaming with pride. I was thinking about this further. I know many families where the spouse does not practice Judaism but has agreed to raise the kids in Judaism. How do they feel during the blessings? Do they feel included, awkward, proud? Maybe a mixture of feelings and emotions? If there were a blessing from the parent who wasn't Jewish, what would that look like? Would it be sacrilege to bless your child in their arrival in their Jewish adulthood?
As a Jew, I want anyone standing on the bimah during a simcha to feel joy! I don't want anyone to feel excluded or simply tolerated. I want them to feel WELCOME! So now, I look at this from another perspective: the parent who is not Jewish, standing in front of the Jewish community, blessing this event is equivalent to saying, "I was not raised Jewish, but I am proud, thrilled, and elated that my child is entering into Jewish adulthood. I fully support this choice and my child." To me, this has great meaning and this concept strengthens the joy of the day. Here is this parent supporting their child's Jewish journey – how great is that!?
Do I feel threatened that someone who isn't practicing Judaism is saying a prayer and including themselves in the Jewish community? Not at all. In fact, I am elated that this parent is allowing and encouraging their child to be Jewish! While I know some of the movements are having trouble "moving" forward toward adapting to interfaith issues within our American society, it is critical that they work to keep those that want to be Jewish.
I will be attending two bar/bat mitzvahs this weekend, and I know that I will be thrilled to witness each child stepping into the role of being a Jewish adult. I love Judaism and am delighted to see someone make the choice to practice Judaism. I think that their parents should be allowed to bless their child's arrival into Jewish adulthood. And with that I say, Amen, L'chaim and WELCOME!
Being Part of a Community Conversation
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington sponsored Welcoming Interfaith Families: A Community Conversation on April 28. Ed Case and I attended along with other representatives from fellow interfaith engagement organizations. Clergy and professionals from area organizations shared the work they are doing to welcome and engage interfaith families. Interfaith couples came to discuss their journey of Jewish involvement. Here are three points that I took away:
Language is Still a Challenge: For most of the conference almost every presenter and speaker referred to people who aren't Jewish who are partnered with a Jew as "non-Jews." Finally, Kathy Bloomfield, a local Jewish professional, asked them to re-think this term as it can be offensive and hurtful to be described as a "non-anything." She suggested using the phrase, "person from a different faith," which speakers immediately adopted, one saying to Kathy "you had real impact!" An alternative I use, given that some people grow up with no specific faith or are not practicing another faith, is to just describe that partner as a "person who is not Jewish."
It is Important that Couples Be Able to Find Wedding Officiants: One panel included a college student (himself from an interfaith home) who works for Hillel, an interfaith couple, and three rabbis (one Conservative, one Reform and one at a non-denominational synagogue). The college student talked about his work trying to engage students from interfaith homes in Jewish life on campus, the couple told their personal story, and the rabbis discussed how they work to reach out to interfaith couples. However, the conversation ended up centered on rabbinic officiation at weddings. The couple explained how painful and confusing it was when the groom's brother, a Reform rabbi, did not feel he could officiate at their interfaith wedding. One rabbi spoke about how when his brother intermarried in the 1960s his father disapproved, resulting in severe damage to the family's relationships; in fact he said the first time his brother said something nice about this father was when he gave a eulogy at his funeral. Rabbi Gil Steinlauf from Adas Israel, a major Conservative synagogue, described his new "keruv aliyah." Keruv, a Hebrew word which means to draw near, is the Conservative movement's term for reaching out to interfaith couples and families. Aliyah means "going up" and can refer either to moving to Israel or coming to the Torah during worship for an honor. In his keruv aliyah, Rabbi Steinlauf has interfaith couples come up at a Shabbat morning service before their wedding for a blessing. Because Conservative rabbis are not allowed by their association to officiate for interfaith couples, this is a creative, bold and meaningful way to publicly honor in their community the unions of interfaith couples religiously and spiritually.
JCCs Can Be A Meaningful Address for Interfaith Couples: Several Jewish Community Centers in the Washington DC area are thinking creatively about how to engage interfaith couples and families in Jewish life. Many interfaith families do not "affiliate" in the sense that they do not officially join a congregation. There are many reasons for this: Cost, fear/uncertainty about what to expect, apprehension about ever "belonging" fully with a partner who isn't Jewish, wondering about whether the partner who isn't Jewish will be able to participate meaningfully in rituals and synagogue communal life, thinking that children will be treated as "less than" if they have a parent who isn't Jewish, and more. Synagogues need to become cognizant of the concerns these couples could have and be able to address these concerns visibly and clearly so that barriers can come down and all can enter with ease and less anxiety. JCCs may be a comfortable first step to later synagogue membership, or they may be a long-term Jewish organizational home for interfaith couples and families to find community, programs of interest and learning. JCCs in Washington are now offering more ways for families to experience religious learning for children and ways to mark life cycle events. Because Jewish Community Centers can sometimes be more open with more flexible ways to engage, it seems a natural setting for interfaith couples and families to explore.
In the breakout session I led about preparing for a bar or
It was inspiring to be part of a communal conversation aimed at hearing what is happening already and which will set the stage to determine next steps and figuring out the most effective ways to reach interfaith couples and families around Washington DC. It was affirming to see interfaith couples and families regarded as precious to the Jewish community, as present and future links to add to the chain of Jewish tradition.
Preparing Parents For Their Child's Bar or Bat Mitzvah
two online courses for parents in interfaith families. One course is for parents with young children, and the other course is for parents with 4th-7th graders preparing for bar orWe run
Most of the families who read through our materials are members of congregations and are actively raising children with Judaism. Many congregations offer family education around bar and bat mitzvah, to help make this rite of passage more meaningful for the full family. Congregational leaders often bemoan low enrollment or seeming disinterest in different programs the synagogue offers, but when it comes to bar and bat mitzvah, the family is lined up for each class and program, not wanting to miss anything relating to this central event for their child and family.
When I ask clergy and educators whether interfaith families have their needs met around bar and bat mitzvah, I'm met with quizzical looks. "These families are Jewish, they are raising Jewish kids, and the material we cover in family education sessions address all of our family's questions and concerns," I am told. I wonder though, whether for some parents who aren't Jewish or who are newer to Judaism if there is a safe space to talk openly about their feelings.
The following are three ideas to keep in mind when planning family sessions in a synagogue. In addition, if you are reading this and you do work with synagogue families, they can always access our free, online materials to supplement and enrich all they learn at the synagogue. Anyone can email me for help accessing our materials.
When you think about the programs you attended in preparation for your child's bar or bat mitzvah, or when you think about what you would want in such a program and experience, what would you be looking for? If you think it would be helpful, chances are other families would think so too.
A Secular Jewish Alternative
I have often wondered if, had I not been raised Jewish, I would convert to Judaism. I know many Jews who are intermarried and who don't believe in God, who consider themselves atheist, agnostic, or "just Jewish" Jews. I know many Jewish people who don't believe in, or question the existence of, God. If a person was not raised Jewish, but enjoys cultural aspects of Judaism, would they convert? Would I convert had I not been born into this religion? Do I love the Jewish religion? Or do I love the Jewish customs and culture? For me, I think these answers are fluid as I grow with my Judaism. I think everyone is different and has their own spiritual and cultural journey. For many individuals and couples, community is really what they are seeking.
In Philadelphia, I experienced an interesting option: the Jewish Children's Folkshul. It is a secular humanistic community for children and adults. There is no rabbi or cantor, but they sing songs in English, Yiddish, and Hebrew. They say a secular kaddish with a translation of "We remember them," without invoking God. The kids learn all the Bible stories as stories, not as miracles or acts of God. They tell the Purim story and identify themes that are relevant today. They learn about the Holocaust. They learn about tikkun olam (repairing the world), tzedakah (righteous giving), kindness, and ethics. They experience social action/social justice projects and what it is like to be part of a soup kitchen and stand in line for their soup for the day.
The bar/
I met with the teachers to provide them with some sensitivity training. They learned about the resources at InterfaithFamily and we discussed how they teach kids from interfaith families. I was truly impressed that any discussion about other religions is met with absolute respect. It was a wonderful exercise for the teachers and I truly enjoyed their enthusiasm and wisdom.
For those who are interested in a Jewish option that emphasizes ethics and culture, check out a Secular Humanistic community like the Folkshul. It is an intriguing option for those who enjoy Jewish culture and community in a non-religious environment.
That Bar Mitzvah Video Thing
I admit it: when I watch
Here's how Heeb magazine introduced "The Best Half-Jewish/Half-Asian, Queen-Inspired Bar Mitzvah Video You'll Ever See":
"Easy come, easy go, will you say 'Shalom'?"
(And no, the dad's not waving Monopoly money, that's a handful of colourful Canadian bills.)
Rethinking the Bar or Bat Mitzvah
A rabbinical student recently wrote a post for Kveller called Ban the Bar Mitzvah. In the post, he argues that bar and bat mitzvahs generally fail for four main reasons. They don't accomplish much, they aren't part of Jewish tradition or continuity, the money parents pay for the bar/
The article was posted just as the Reform Movement is beginning their "bnai mitzvah revolution", hoping to help children and families find more relevance in the process and prayer services, and as a larger attempt to retain youth in congregational life after the bar/bat mitzvah is over.
There have been dozens of posts written in response on how to re-imagine the bar/bat mitzvah. Many argue that the bar/bat mitzvah may seem to be all about a lavish party, but in reality it can be a transformative experience for the child and family. College students look back at pivotal Jewish experiences of their youth and name having a bar/bat mitzvah as being a top, identity building time. Others have pointed out that the time the child spends with clergy one-on-one and in small groups preparing for this rite of passage is priceless. Family education is part of many congregational programs as children prepare for bar/bat mitzvah, offering parents the opportunity to explore topics that perhaps will (re-)kindle interest in worship, learning, or performing mitzvot (commandments).
Perhaps the point of the Banning Bar Mitzvah blog post was to force us to re-think why we spend so much time, effort and money around this one- or two-day affair. Children spend countless hours in tutoring to prepare for their day. When "successful," the preparation and effort stays with a young person for years and years to come. Families are touched deeply. "Mitzvah projects" (projects focusing on community service and/or social justice in the child's local community or in the world at large) have left an impact and sometimes are continued long after the synagogue service and party are over. However, if we want the bar/bat mitzvah to be more meaningful, then perhaps we should look at how we bring family members who aren't Jewish to this sacred time. There are educators and clergy who spend special time speaking to interfaith families about the role for their family members who aren't Jewish and who work creatively and with empathy and openness to involve parents and grandparents, from both sides of the family, in the service.
One great way that parents can find more meaning in this process, especially if they didn't grow up having experienced bar/bat mitzvah personally, is to access our online resources around this theme. We will share eight sessions which will teach you more about the meaning of the worship service and rituals and which can help you think about how to bring deeper spirituality and connectedness to this process for your pre-teen. We suggest parents access this material as early as when your child is in 4th grade and you are starting to wrap your heads and hearts around what this can all mean. If you would like log-in information to look at this course content, just email me, Rabbi Ari, at firstname.lastname@example.com.

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28, Place des Vosges, Paris, France
Neighborhood: 3rd Arr. (Le Marais)
This chateau-styled boutique hotel is blessed with a remarkable location, on the Place des Vosges, in the Marais, in the heart of historic Paris. It is housed in an eighteenth-century mansion, and the décor is full-tilt historical — no stark modernism on display, and nothing that could reasonably be called "minimal." Instead one finds tapestries, oak beams, luxurious fabric wall coverings, striped period furniture, even reproduction oil paintings.
The Place des Vosges was originally called the Place Royale, and was constructed on the orders of Henry IV, who did not live to see its completion. It was intended as a royal residence, though this purpose was never realized. The Place was once a gathering place for figures of high society - the hotel cites Racine and Molière among its visitors. The Marais, the district of Paris that the Pavilion de la Reine calls home, has been restored to its former glory, and is now home to some phenomenal shopping and dining, and a short walk from a variety of tourist destinations.
The historic chateau atmosphere pervades every aspect of one's stay at the Pavillon. Breakfast is served in a vaulted cellar, the reception is dominated by a stone fireplace, and carpets cover a flagstone floor. Modern conveniences are not absent, though; merely understated. All rooms are air-conditioned, with cable television — despite the period décor, the services are thankfully not eighteenth-century.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- Complimentary welcome drink per guest upon arrival
- Complimentary welcome gift in room
- Daily complimentary breakfast for two
- 55 Rooms
- Style: Traditional Elegance
- Atmosphere: Quiet
- 78 Guest Reviews
- Le Pavillon De La Reine
- 28, Place des Vosges
- Paris, France
- Neighborhood: 3rd Arr. (Le Marais)
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Beauty salon
- Central air conditioning
- Free parking
- Free wi-fi
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- Piet
- Stayed July 2010
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Very friendly en familiar sphere. A comfortable and quiet room, nearby the museums, the shops and good restaurants.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
- Lynne
- Stayed May 2010
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The history, the location, the decor, the professionalism (and excellent English) of the staff, in particular the conciergerie. Breakfast served in the lounge was also excellent - not lavish, but fresh and generous.
What the hotel could do better:
Well, actually, as with all very old buildings in Paris, the glory is fading somewhat - peeling paint in some places, damp odours in others. But it is what it is. The charm and very direct and personal service outweigh those issues.
- Nathan
- Stayed November 2009
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Just as a caveat, I normally loathe larger hotel review sites (like Trip Advisor) because I generally think my baseline for what constitutes a compelling hotel (as a NYC based 'creative') might be a bit different than, say, a dentist from Toledo. Nothing wrong with being a dentist from Toledo, but we've probably been exposed to fairly dissimilar connotations of 'luxury' and 'style'. Anyway, that's a long-winded way of saying why I prefer to review here. The baseline has already been set, the audience of the site is similar to me, and I think it is easier to form a more appreciable criticism here, than on a more 'popular' site.
I really wanted to like this place, and I think they're doing some good things, for the price, I was, at least initially, disappointed.
The location could not be better -- you're off one of the prettier squares in the whole of the 'other' side of the river...the park is charming, complete with little French children (who always seem to be literally covered in snot) running around the playground and torturing insects.
The Marias is a great neighborhood -- it thinks of itself as, probably, the West Village of Paris, but in reality is closer to, say, Park Slope. I have never seen so many little ruddy-cheeked bebes in my life -- was worried my GF would get preggers just through osmosis.
The entrance is really cute -- small glass door opens into a truly beautiful courtyard with the ivy-covered hotel facade. Public areas are warmly lit, stocked with books that haven't been touched, and, what seemed like a perpetual meeting place for well-to-do British families discussing their children's grades at Eton.
What the hotel could do better:
ASK for a renovated room. Only about half of them have been fully renovated -- the first room we were put in was a joke -- cigarrette burns in the carpet, wallpaper flaking, inadequate bathroom, crappy towels, etc. Plus, an ugliness that was pretty surprising. Down at the desk they said some visitors preferred it, calling it 'charming' -- 'threadbare' is more accurate.
The new room they put us in was fine. For the price, it was basically par for the course in typical 'luxury boutique hotels', although the darkened color scheme made it feel like a bordello. This could be good or bad, depending on who you're with.
We were on the first floor (note the pretty extensive water damage in the hallway carpet) and our window opened right into the inner courtyard, which was pretty and smelled like a burning wood...
King sized bed was, of course, two full sized beds pushed together with one of those weird separators.
In both rooms, the bed linens were stained pretty badly. Dark, blood-like (or pain au chocolat?) stains on one set, crusty stains on others. Also, they have those annoying, cheap, felt (?) blankets that you would normally find at a downmarket mass-hotel chain near an airport in some sort of city that's felt the recession a bit harder than most.
Shower and tub were fine, toiletries were decent, Molton Brown isn't exactly special, but it worked.


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Advisory boards to be formed at school level
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Inspired by the National Service Scheme (NSS) and the National Cadet Corps (NCC), the State government is actively considering a proposal to form Student Police Cadet (SPC) in schools for 'creating an employable brigade to fight debasing tendencies gaining roots in society and playing a proactive role in nation-building activities'.
Official sources told The Hindu that the government would initiate preliminary steps to form the cadre in schools after holding discussions with various sections, including teachers and student organisations.
The concept note for the new force says that the motto is to create 'responsible youth for a vigilant, peaceful and prosperous society.' The thrust is on imparting discipline in the lives of students and also make them service-minded.
The idea germinated during an interaction between the Kochi city police and NSS volunteers in 2006. It has been proposed to start recruitment to the SPC from eighth standard for a two-year programme. The cadets will be designated as junior SPCs during the first year.
Each platoon will have 30 to 40 cadets. The cadets will be given an introduction to the civil and criminal laws and have interactive sessions with serving police personnel.
The cadets will be promoted as senior SPCs in the second year, after which they will take active role in community policing. Since they have set apart more time for scholastic pursuits, parades will be reduced to once a week.
They will be instrumental in taking up civic issues, organising residential association meetings and other activities which will help to establish themselves as social leaders.
At the end of the second year, the cadets will complete their tenure as SPCs and pass out as community police cadets. The cadets will then acquire a supervisory role, guiding their junior and senior SPCs.
It has been proposed to form advisory boards at the school level with active involvement of Principals, PTA members and local police officers.
The district-level activities will be headed by the District Superintendent of Police as chairman and the District Education Officer as convener.
The State-level advisory board for handling policy matters will be headed by the Principal Secretary, Home Department.
An interactive platform with other service bodies like the NSS has also been proposed at the State level. The expenditure for the programme will be shared by local self-government institutions, Education and Home departments.


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Saints were looking for their 22nd successive win at St Mary's, but an horrendous gaffe from former Poland Under-21 international Bialkowski allowed Blackpool to become the first team to take a point from the south coast in 2011.
The visitors looked set to claim all three points until an injury-time equaliser from Rickie Lambert.
Bialkowski, starting his first league match in two years after regular number one Kelvin Davis was ruled out with a groin problem, looked nervous from the outset.
However, top scorer Lambert, back from injury himself, fired Saints ahead on the half-hour before Chris Basham headed an equaliser before half-time.
Bialkowski then gifted the visitors a second when he let Callum McManaman's weak shot dribble through his legs and into the net.
It was reminiscent of Massimo Taibi's howler for Manchester United 12 years ago, coincidentally against Southampton, and his only saving grace is that the error
probably come too late to make this year's Christmas blooper DVDs.
But his blushes were in part spared by Lambert, who struck in five minutes of stoppage time to salvage a point for his side.
The omens were not good when Bialkowski's first touch was to spill a cross from Matt Phillips behind for a corner.
The 24-year-old then made an unconventional save with his chest to keep out Ludovic Sylvestre's snapshot.
Southampton set about trying to take the heat off their jittery goalkeeper by going on the attack and Jos Hooiveld headed over, Guly do Prado fizzed the ball across goal and Lambert's shot was just too high.
And their pressure told when Adam Lallana robbed Neal Eardley and played the ball to Jack Cork, who in turn fed Lambert.
The former Blackpool trainee's shot took a big deflection off Craig Cathcart as it flew past Matt Gilks.
Lambert nearly had another four minutes later but this time Gilks managed to block his fierce drive.
That save proved crucial in the 36th minute when the Seasiders grabbed a shock leveller, Basham sneaking in behind the home defence to nod in a cross from McManaman.
And just three minutes later the visitors were inches from taking the lead when Phillips's 20-yard shot hit the foot of the post.
Bialkowski escaped that time, but there was no hiding place for the luckless keeper three minutes after the break.
McManaman went on a mazy run into the area but his shot was tame, and the winger had already turned away to trot back up the pitch.
However, Bialkowski somehow let the ball squirm from his grasp, through his legs and roll over the line as he desperately attempted to claw it back.
Shell-shocked Saints went in search of an equaliser but Gilks saved from Guly, Dean Hammond curled a shot just wide and substitute Steve de Ridder volleyed over.
But in the 93rd minute Frazer Richardson crossed into the area and Lambert powered his header past Gilks to snatch a crucial point.


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We all have trade paperback (TPB) collections we'd like to see. Here's one of mine:
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Total Chaos is the story arc that introduced the Team Titans to the DCU. That means Killowat, Mirage, Nightrider, Redwing and a seemingly returned-from-the-dead Terra.
Besides introducing the Team Titans, this story is also significant for the (<sigh> temporary) death of Deathstroke, and the introduction of Sweet Lili (mother to Rose Wilson).
I went with the Team Titans title with the idea of keeping the Team Titans copyright active for DC. I think if they did this collection though, they'd be more likely to go with the alternate title of Titans: Total Chaos.
For the cover, I'd be tempted to go with one of the covers to Team Titans #1 (the Mirage cover, probably), but I think I like the New Titans #90 cover better. I think I'd change the background color from pink to something else though.
And don't forget: any TPB of Total Chaos needs to include all of the covers for Team Titans #1:
Would you buy it? Let me know in the comments, and thanks for reading.


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If you invested with Friends Provident, one thing is almost certain. You didn't go looking for your broker. He or she found you. Such platforms pay massive commissions to brokers. As such, brokers are hunters. You are prey.
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What To Do If Zurich International Holds Your Money Ransom
Recently, I received an email from a British couple. They had invested in a Zurich International Vista plan. These are extraordinarily profitable for a salesperson to flog. As such, they have spread like pandemics among global expatriates. British investors tend to be the most likely victims. The couple that emailed me is locked in …
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Is This The Beginning Of The End For Offshore Pension Commission Structures?
Offshore pensions provided by firms like Friends Provident, Zurich International, Generali and a slew of others are lopsided products geared to make money. But to whom do the spoils flow? Most have hidden charges totaling 3.5 percent to 4 percent each year. So the investor can hardly gain traction against inflation over time. Financial …
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Does International Financial Services (Singapore) Flog Friends Provident Products?
It's getting tougher for expatriates to trust financial advisors—and that's a shame. Some good ones exist, including Noto Financial Services and Thailand-based Creveling & Creveling. But they're not as common as they should be. Reports from investors in South East Asia are implying that International Financial Services (Singapore) is selling Friends Provident Offshore Pensions. While …
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The snow keeps falling at Penn State. And the Nittany Lions have stayed stuck indoors for the spring. Compared to the hectic changes of last spring, however, the venue change hasn't been much of a nuisance.
"I'm content being inside," senior guard John Urschel said Wednesday before the team's fifth practice of the spring. "I played in the snow enough in my Buffalo days (in high school)."
Despite being inside on the artificial turf at Holuba Hall instead of on the grass just outside of the hangar, the Lions are having an easier transition this offseason.
Much of that comes from having a firm grasp of the playbook, especially on offense.
"We're miles ahead of where we were last year at this time," said senior Adam Gress, the favorite to start at right tackle in the fall. "We're running things we didn't install until camp last year."
The increased comfort level for players comes just as much from their familiarity with the coaches. It starts right up top with Bill O'Brien, who got a delayed start to the offseason last year as he shuttled back and forth between State College and New England, working with the Patriots through the Super Bowl.
Players said Wednesday that they've noticed a change in O'Brien himself as everyone gets back into the groove of practice.
"I just think he's a little more laid back this spring," linebacker Mike Hull said. "We've already been in the system a year. We know his expectations. We're way ahead on schemes, and people aren't hesitating, just going out and making plays."
Hull and the defense, though, had an extra hurdle this spring as John Butler takes over as defensive coordinator. Butler is the team's third full-time defensive boss in as many seasons, following Ted Roof and Tom Bradley before him.
Last season, the veterans on defense like Michael Mauti said the toughest part of the transition was having to learn all new terminology under Roof.
By all accounts, the language won't change much under Butler.
"He's doing a great job. He kept everything similar scheme-wise," Hull said of Butler. "(Butler and Roof) are similar coaches and I don't think much is going to change."
Wednesday practice notes
• According to reporters in State College who were permitted to watch a brief portion of the Lions' practice on Wednesday, quarterback Tyler Ferguson got the majority of reps with the first team during some light scrimmaging.
That, however, isn't meant to be an indication that he is ahead of fellow signal-caller Steven Bench in the battle to replace Matt McGloin. Multiple Penn State players said the reps have been split evenly between the two during the first 10 days of spring ball.
• Tight-end-turned-tackle Garry Gilliam did not practice because of a calf injury. Defensive tackle DaQuan Jones was also limited.
• West Scranton's Eric Shrive, who has worked this spring at tackle after alternating between tackle and guard in his career, spent Wednesday as the first-team left tackle. Returning starter Donovan Smith drilled with the second team and was held out of the scrimmage work.
• Wyoming Valley Conference fans anxious to see wideout Eugene Lewis in action may not have to wait long. Some space has opened up at wide receiver as rising sophomore Trevor Williams has been working with the defensive backs this spring.
Lewis and Williams both entered Penn State as receivers in 2012. Lewis redshirted while Williams played as a true freshman, catching 10 passes. The Lions have both starting receivers back for 2013 in Allen Robinson and Brandon Moseby-Felder, but Lewis would be in the mix for significant playing time in the fall with them.
Malik Golden, who also started out as a receiver while redshirting with Lewis last season, will be working on both offense and defense this spring, according to O'Brien.


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Burke is "prepared to go forward" with Reimer and Scrivens in goal
Jun 20, 2012, 12:20 PM EDT
Not to be outdone by Canucks GM Mike Gillis, who says he's willing to keep both Roberto Luongo and Cory Schneider in Vancouver next season, Leafs GM Brian Burke also says he's willing to stick with his current goaltending tandem of James Reimer and Ben Scrivens.
"We are prepared to go forward on that basis," Burke told ESPN's Pierre LeBrun. "If we can upgrade at the goaltending position, and at a reasonable price, we'll do it. But we are prepared [to go with Reimer-Scrivens]. I believe in James Reimer. He's young, he's athletic, I believe in this kid. If we have to start like that, we will."
LeBrun believes the Leafs are interested in acquiring Luongo, but not for a "high-level asset."
In honor of the game of chicken Gillis and Burke are playing, here's a clip from Footloose.
- govtminion - Jun 20, 2012 at 12:27 PM
"We'd love to get an elite level goalie like Luongo, but we don't want to give up anything worthwhile to get him. I'm sure the Canucks will take a deal like that, right?"
Oh, Burkie… the offseason would be so dull without you.
- freneticgarfieldfan - Jun 20, 2012 at 12:35 PM
Those kids in Footloose were actually men compared to Gillis and Burke.
let's hope they both stick with their "plans" (current goaltenders), that will be fun to watch
- 1943mrmojorisin1971 - Jun 20, 2012 at 12:39 PM
That made me cringe. Reimer and Scrivens will both be very good goalies, but neither is a bonafide NHL starter yet. They need a veteran guy to show them the ropes for the next few seasons.
- kitshky - Jun 20, 2012 at 1:36 PM
Burke is so full of crap it's hard to take sometimes. He has to make the playoffs, like … absolutely has to make the playoffs. Not saying a deal will (or has to) be done between Nucks and Leafs but between Gillis and Burke only one of them has any leverage … and it's not Burke.
Gillis – two elite goaltenders on a team that's challenging for a Cup
Burker – two AHL level elite goaltenders on a team that has to make the playoffs if he has any hope to keep his job.
That's like Ren driving a tractor and Chuck driving a Big Wheels … sh*t I admitted I knew the character names..
- lostpuppysyndrome - Jun 21, 2012 at 1:06 AM
It's not that he has to make the playoffs; that's a given for every GM. It's that he seems to try to be more of a politician and act like everything's ok and he's never made a mistake along the way. Burke is always right and ain't nobody gonna tell him otherwise.
- lordfletcher - Jun 20, 2012 at 1:45 PM
It has to be down to Luongo or Backstrom.
Backstrom is cheaper but could cost more because Minnesota doesn't need to get rid of him for any reason…
Vancouver needs to start Cory in net and Luongo makes way too much as a backup. Burke is playing ball, and Vancouver will eventually have to trade him to Toronto. There is no one else.
I feel as if the longer Burke holds out, the cheaper the price becomes. It's looking like a late draft pick and a swap of salaries at this point. Both sides will be happy
-Wild fan
- ikillchicken - Jun 20, 2012 at 7:10 PM
To me, all this posturing from both parties all but confirms that a deal will get done. They're obviously both just trying (too hard) to play it cool and improve their bargaining position. At the end of the day though, Vancouver needs to move Luongo and Toronto needs a goaltender. Vancouver will take what they can get and Toronto will give what they have to.
- elguapo12 - Jun 26, 2012 at 5:47 AM
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Artist: Kat DeLuna
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Producer: Eightysix
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Released back in July Kat DeLuna's most recent single found the singer announcing her intent to :"Drop It Low, pop it up, pop it up, turn around.." However, just as a tree falling in the forest requires someone in the vicinity to hear it in order to make a sound (or does it?), a successful booty-drop requires someone to observe the action. Thus, for the official remix, We the Best emcee Ace Hood takes the spectator's seat, joining DeLuna over Eightysix's club-ready synth boardwork. Fans can find the original version of this record and much more on Kat Deluna's VivaLP, set to drop in the first quarter of 2012 via eOne.
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''The plight of women to fetch potable water from distant places and their long wait before water taps on the wayside in the remote areas of Adoor are scenes that moved me during the election campaign. Reaching drinking water to the nook and cranny of the constituency, ensuring a proper rural road network, and strengthening the agriculture sector will be the priorities in my development agenda for the constituency in the next five years,'' Adoor MLA, Chittayam Gopakumar, has said.
Briefing his development agenda for the constituency to The Hindu, the MLA said development of the Adoor and Pandalam towns in a planned manner, setting up of a self-contained base camp for Sabarimala pilgrims at Pandalam, a public stadium at Adoor, total electrification of the constituency in a time-bound manner, and extending free healthcare to all were the other important schemes in mind for implementation in the next five years.
Base camp
Mr. Gopakumar said scores of pilgrim visit the palace town of Pandalam to worship the Thiruvabharanam during the annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku festival. But, the pilgrims were put to much hardship due to lack of basic facilities at Pandalam.
The MLA said he would seek immediate intervention of the government and the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) for preparing a comprehensive master plan for development of Pandalam and its implementation in a time-bound manner.
He stressed the need to promote pilgrim tourism at the Valiyakoickal Sastha Temple and the adjoining Srambickal Palace at Pandalam.
Town development
Mr. Gopakumar said he would strive for a well-planned development of two major towns of Pandalam and Adoor in association with the respective local self-government institutions and the general public.
High mast lights would be installed in Pandalam and Adoor towns soon. Widening of the bridges on the MC Road in Pandalam and Adoor towns would be another important thing to be done in the next five years, he said.
The total electrification of the constituency, constructing of a modern shopping complex-cum-market at Parakode near Adoor in association with the civic body, development of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation depot at Adoor and improving the healthcare facility at the Adoor General Hospital as well as various other healthcare centres in the constituency would be carried out in the next five years.
Public stadium
The MLA said he would explore the possibility of setting up a public stadium at Adoor in association with the municipality, Kerala Sports Council, and the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs.
Improvement of the panchayat stadium at Kodumon was another scheme to be taken up in the next five years, he said.
Mr Gopakumar said he would explore the possibility of setting up a latex-based industry at Kodumon or Adoor. He said launching cultivation in fallow lands would be promoted.
A group of farmers had come forward for cultivating Basmati rice in Pandalam and surrounding areas. He said Basmati cultivation had proved a success in and around Pandalam seven years ago, adding that he would extend active support to relaunch the scheme.
The MLA said he would strive for materialising a memorial to cine personalities Adoor Bhasi, Adoor Bhavani, and Adoor Pankajom.
Similarly, the development of Veluthampi Dalawa memorial would also be another important project to be taken up during the next five years, he said.
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Fuel (all hydrocarbon fuels - even LPG) contain water in differing amounts. I dunno what it is for Diesel, but for Aviation Kerosene the limit is 30ppm. The refiners don't worry about it too much because, in small quantities water can actually aid combustion - it's when there is too much it can be a problem. Two things...
1. Entrained water doesn't mix with oil and so settles out over time (several hours), causing the "condensation" you see in the bottom of the tank. ie. The water has "condensed" out of the fuel.
2. Most hydrocarbon fuels significantly change in volume with changes in temperature, so if you buy fuel at, say 70degF and fill your tank on a 60degF day, the fuel volume will decrease gradually drawing a small amount of air in through the vent. Any moisture in the air will then settle on the tank walls and add to the "condensation" at the bottom of the tank.
The way to avoid issues with water in your fuel?? You have two options: Either pump it out before you go or recirculate it though your fuel system on a regular basis..
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Yes or .81oz EVERY DAY THE CONDITIONS ARE RIGHT FOR CONDENSATION!!!!!!!! Someone remind him there are 365 days per year and tanks in boats should be expected to last well into the 30 year mark..?? Even if your tank could only hold .01 oz of water vapor over time it ADDS UP!!!!!
Halekai, there's a small problem with your premise - an empty tank doesn't have any fuel in it.. If what you're saying is correct, over time an empty tank would magically fill itself with water - in practise it doesn't.
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steve o....as I could not sleep thought I would post a little. I'm running stock gearing 14/48 I believe. I don't have a Tachometer, but will be ordering a Trail Tech Vapor this week. Then I will know what RPM I think would be best. Also going to order up a front 15t and a rear 45t. My goal is to run 80mph as close to the same RPM I currently run 50mph. Anyway running mine where it felt good I was running right around 50mph on pavement. It was not revving too high, had the power to accelarate, was not lugging, would pull any hill, and just ran fine.
The only issue I have is at what RPM will I get the cruise speed I want in 5th. My concern is running the bike for 10-12 hours on pavement at high rpms just to get home or to meet up for a ride. Running dirt roads at 40-50 is nothing, and hopefully I can stay in 3-4th without lugging or revving it.
I put a 3.3 on last year with a Gutts Tall Soft. Should have put a 6.6 on and probably will this year. Rode 700 miles in three days at DV sitting down the entire time due to a completely torn loose (as not attached at all) ACL. Seat was a little soft, but if I was riding normal I think it would be fine.
Oil changes are nothing to do on the trail as I don't change filters until 1000miles or more at times. Depending on the riding I would simply drop the oil as I felt it was needed.
Another thing to remember is that running these bikes at 40+mph they run much cooler then most think. If I was riding slow, close to boiling, lots of clutch use, etc. then an oil change every 100 miles or so maybe less. At those speeds a 40 mile day is super hard. If I was going to run a lot of slab I would cover up half my radiators to keep the heat up unless it was 100 degrees out. Cooler temps cause oil to not break down as fast. Looked at oil coolers, but they don't add enough oil to equal what you shake off. Again with the Vapor I will be able to monitor how hot different riding conditions actually are. Not hard at all to carry a quart or two of oil, and that should allow you to ride 1000 miles over a few days easy.
I will be seriously looking at a Cush Hub also. They are expensive at around 700 bucks laced with a rim, but there have been those with transmission problems. It is not a fact that you have to use a cush hub, but enough have shown up to make it a serious consideration for me.
Well need to get going as I have a five hour road trip ahead going over two passes.
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