LB> Think I'll start my own agency.  Everyone is free to bash it to their
 LB> heart's content.  I'll offer something entirely new, class and dive free
 LB> certification.  The way it will work is you send me your money (rates
 LB> vary by level and specialty) and a liability waiver and I'll send you a
 LB> picture of an underwater scene, catalog of dive equipment (brand choice
 LB> extra), a certification card and a recommendation for deep, cave or
 LB> wreck penetration dives in your area.
 LB> What a deal, instant certification for you, instant wealth for me.
 LB> Don't even have to worry about complaints about the quality of training
 LB> since anyone who takes advantage of the deal AND takes my advice on
 LB> their first dive won't be around to complain.
 LB>          FOR THOSE THAT DON'T KNOW....THIS IS A JOKE!!!!!
 LB> Nevertheless, I have considered upgrading my certification level via
 LB> scanner and computer.  Lets see, what would I like to be this week...how
 LB> about Ultimate Dive Expert Instructor of Everything?
Have you ever seen the National Association of Professional Instructors (also 
a joke) course descriptions?  NAPI's operating philosophy is that people 
really want cards more than they actually want instruction.  So NAPI has more 
shorter courses, each with it's associated fee naturally.  I think the first 
course is "Introduction to Water" followed by "Advanced Introduction to Water 
- Submersion" and so on.  They make a funny read, especially after a good 
round of agency bashing.
-rje
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