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and senators, and even engineers, can be of some assistance. The profession has dallied for years on the primrose path of apathy, except for periodic outraged reaction to intrusion on its preserve by others. As a "program" this mixture of apathy and outrage is reminiscent of the life of a porcupine. Fortunately there are other paths to take. The profession has the capacity for making a rational choice from the overlapping yet conflicting programs offered by registration (equals licensing), certification, and incorporation (equals chartering). If you do not know the precise differences among these terms, this is as good a time as any to find out. If you do know, and have an interest in the profession at which you work, this talk offers a 20-minute interval in which to think about it. >

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