Travelling with a minor

I did not know this. Even if one parent is travelling with a minor, you need a document notarized by both parents. Immigration may ask for such a letter on the way out or back as well. This behavior is not consistent. Its possible they may ask for this at …

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Anyone have experience with failed smog test ?

Has anyone played with reseting their "Check Engine Light" due to a failed Catalytic Converter ? Has anyone tried finding an after market catalytic converter and convincing the repair shop to install it for them ? Anyone paid the full price for getting a new  catalytic converter  installed ?

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Qualities of Great Leaders

I was reading a book “Good to Great” by Jim Collins author of “Built To Last” about companies transforming them from Good to GREAT! The first point the author makes is about great leadership within these companies. What do you think are the qualities of Good/Great Leaders? Any Anecdotes and …

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Camping – Suggestions and Improvements

Camp KV 2010 is over and there are some things that went right and some that can be improved. Things that went right should be persisted with for future events too. 🙂 . This post could be useful for future task forces. Here are some things that went right: 1) …

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Camping Tips for Camp KV 2010

Post created to highlight some things which can come in handy during this camping trip to Calaveras Big Trees State Park. 1) Weather is going to be unpredictable. Besides packing blankets, etc make sure you bring plenty of warm clothes. If you have thermals not a bad idea to bring …

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