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HAIGH QUARRY OPENING FOR THE 2012 SEASON IN jANUARY?
Capt. Darrick Lorenzen
1/7/2012
No, the season at Haigh Quarry is not opening this weekend! It will open for the 2012 season on Saturday April 7th, but because of our unusually warm weather Tina has decided to give Midwest divers a chance to scratch th...

SCUBA DIVERS LEFT BEHIND IN FLORIDA
Capt. Darrick Lorenzen
10/6/2011
The U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday that it was investigating RJ Diving Ventures of Miami Florida. The investigation was initiated because the dive operator left behind two tourists while they were scuba diving.   D...

10 WORST MISTAKES MADE BY RECREATIONAL DIVERS
Capt. Darrick Lorenzen
9/30/2011
1.      Don’t make safety decisions based on financial considerations! Many fatalities and injuries occur because people want diving, dive training or dive travel to be cheap, easy and fast. Always use the proper equipme...

MSD FORUMS - BASIC SCUBA DISCUSSIONS
TOPIC: Investor wishing to purchase Midwest Scuba Diving Magazine
diveshopowner
Posted: 4/28/2008 11:57:06 AM

Joined on
7/28/2007

 I have heard through the downline that Rick Stratton who publishes Northeast Dive News is interested in purchasing Midwest Scuba Diving Magazine. Any comments?
hammerhead
Posted: 4/28/2008 4:00:51 PM

Joined on
3/13/2006

 Hell, Darrick if you can make a buck, SELL IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
chgodvr
Posted: 4/28/2008 6:23:26 PM

Joined on
5/29/2006

 If the offer is worthwhile, go for it.  Northeast Dive News is a good publication although not as visually appealling.

Hope it all goes well.

chgodvr
captdarrick
Posted: 4/29/2008 1:15:34 PM

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1/10/2006

 I just recently heard this rumor from a good friend who is very well connected in the dive industry. I have not had any discussion with Mr. Stratton, but I will call him so I can verify the rumor.
hammerhead
Posted: 4/29/2008 3:57:28 PM

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3/13/2006

 How much for DIVEMAX SCUBA ???????????????????
nhowardsr
Posted: 4/29/2008 5:26:41 PM

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9/3/2006

 I would only sell if the integrity of your hard work is  maintained, get it in writing,it's your baby after all !
captdarrick
Posted: 5/19/2008 8:26:25 PM

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1/10/2006

 I really need the Midwest dive community to respond to my recent blog about print versus online publication. Your input is going to directly affect the future way in which we present this magazine. People are interested in our publication and we want to do the right thing. Please respond to the blog! Even you Hammerhead!
bpautsch
Posted: 5/19/2008 9:59:08 PM

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1/5/2006

 (Posting message to email forum subscribers there was an update to this thread - email issue resolved)
chgodvr
Posted: 5/19/2008 10:58:01 PM

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5/29/2006

I have begun to prefer the online format though I see the need to continue putting out a print publication.  Going strictly to an online publication limits its access to new divers.  Having the print edition in dive shops and at locations frequented by divers keeps the name out there.