The class fees pay only for my time to teach each class. Each student must earn the certification by demonstrating proficiency in the various required skills and by passing the written test. If at the end of the class I don't think you're ready to do these dives without an instructor, I will not issue your card. If I did otherwise, I'd be doing both of us a disservice. I hope you understand.

If you have ever talked to a diver, you probably have heard the word "certification" come up. Or perhaps you've asked about going out on a dive at a resort or dive center but were told you needed to be "certified" before you could go. Certification simply means that you have been properly trained in the use of scuba equipment and the techniques of safe scuba diving.

Certification is a third-party attestation related to products, processes, systems or persons. (Definition: ISO/IEC 17000:2004 Conformity assessment — Vocabulary and general principles) It is distinct from the other systems of proof of conformity such as supplier declarations, laboratory test reports or inspection body reports.

This is a means by which mid-career individuals or other individuals with a degree other than education may pursue certification in teaching without having to quit their current jobs.

Setting aside the fact that it's *NOT* a "certification" (See #1), the current answer is that Appraisal Results will be recognized by the SEI for three (3) years from date of the appraisal, or until August 2007, whichever is later.

Jake Brake? is a registered trademark of Jacobs Vehicle SystemsTM. The term "Jake Brake" is sometimes incorrectly used to refer to compression release type engine brakes in general. The term correctly refers to all of Jacobs Vehicle Systems retarding products including Jacobs Exhaust Brakes and Jacobs Driveline Brakes as well as Jacobs Engine Brakes. Engine brakes are used extensively on heavy-duty trucks, with diesel engines over 10.0L displacement.

These are two of the most misunderstood terms concerning online transactions. First, a secure server, also referred to as SSL (Secure Socket Layer), uses a special protocol to encrypt all data sent back and forth between the client (your browser) and the server. The encryption routine for a secure server is unique to that server and can't be intercepted and decrypted, or translated back to readable data by other parties that might be monitoring other users' activities.

Inspiration doesn't mean that the Biblical writer just felt enthusiastic, like the composer of "The Star-Spangled Banner". The Greek word for inspiration "Theopneustos" literally means "God-breathed." Because Scripture in the original form was breathed out by God it is true and inerrant.

Certification testing is required by state regulation to be eligible for certification as an EMT in California [Title 22, Div 9, Chap 22, Art 4, section 100079(a)(3)]. The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT-Basic exam is the approved certification exam. Your training program skills exam is accepted as the practical portion of the National Registry exam.

Please see RTFM in the Jargon File. Posters please note: Moderators are unlikely to approve follow-ups that consist solely of "RTFM".

Read The Fine FAQ, a variant of RTFM. Also RTFAQ Posters please note: Moderators are unlikely to approve follow-ups that consist solely of "RTFF".

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Incurred is defined in Internal Revenue Code Section 125 as the date that that the services are provided that gave rise to the expense. Expenses are not considered to be provided at the time you are billed for or pay for the services.

It stands for "Hazardous Materials". There are signs which show its allowance or prohibition (see http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/HTM/2003r1/part2/part2b4.htm#section2B52 ). It was formerly labelled with "HC" or "Hazardous Cargo", and CA uses "HW" ("Hazardous Waste"). NJ has signs in the same vein prohibiting or allowing 102-inch-wide trucks (see the maps at http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/truck/ ).

GROWW is an acronym for "Grief Recovery Online (founded by) Widows & Widowers," but a support community for all bereaved.

The name "Inyo" comes from a Native American word meaning "dwelling place of the great spirit." It was used by local Native Americans to describe the local mountains, now known as the White/Inyo Range, to early settlers of the area.