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  1. RJP

    Virgin Gorda dive sites/ops?

    Heading there for Spring Break with the (non-diving) wife and (non-diving) kids. Looking to get a couple of dives in while there. DiveBVI looks to be the only show in town. Though I guess there's Sunchasers out by Bitter End. Anyone know anything about them? In particular... will they pick...
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    Spring Break in Belize With Non-Diving Family?

    Seems every time this year I'm looking for a Caribbean vacation with my non-diving wife and non-diving kids. Frankly, I'm fine not diving at all when on a trip with them so it's not a priority at all. But if I can manage to get a few dives in that's a bonus. We (either me diving, not diving...
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    ScubaPulse Survey Results: 2016 outlook for the dive industry

    As you may know, I recently fielded the first quartely ScubaPulse survey for 2016. Through the ScubaPulse survey program I'm hoping to develop and provide a sort of "leading economic indicator" for the dive industry. This is the third quarter I've conducted this program, which has met with very...
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    Winter Storm Jonas: Show Your Snow...

    10am in Princeton NJ, with another 12hrs of snow coming...
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    Final Two Days: 1st Quarter "Scuba Pulse" Diver Survey

    Thanks to everyone who has participated so far. Just wanted to let those who haven't had a chance to take the Q1 ScubaPulse survey yet that there are only two days left to do so! (Survey will close Friday Jan 22) Here's the link to the survey, which will only take a few minutes...
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    Are image links in "legacy" thread irreparably broken?

    When I look at pre-upgrade threads it seems as if images from ScubaBoard gallery are no longer showing up. For instance... http://www.scubaboard.com/community/threads/one-way-to-evaluate-dm-internship-programs.512038/
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    No-Cost Market Research Opportunity for Scuba Industry Businesses

    Innovative Global Market Research Platform Helps Scuba Businesses Keep Their Finger On The Pulse Of The Industry AQUIS Strategic Marketing is pleased to announce the launch of ScubaPulse, a global quarterly market research survey opportunity available to any commercial business or nonprofit...
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    1st Quarter "Scuba Pulse" Diver Survey Invitation

    I've just fielded a new market research survey to find out what plans divers have for the first quarter of 2016, and wanted to give ScubaBoarders a chance to participate. (Please join in even if you don't have any dive plans for the rest of this year... that's important information too!) As an...
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    It's officially "Christmas season" in our house...

    Once again, my father's 1939 Lionel 384E "Standard Gauge" train is traveling its appointed route under our family’s Christmas tree. The first trip around the loop has come to signify the "official" start of the Christmas season for our kids... From what I understand, this particular set was...
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    4th Quarter "Scuba Pulse" Diver Survey Invitation

    I've just fielded a new market research survey about Q4 2015 dive plans, and wanted to give ScubaBoarders a chance to participate. (Please join in even if you don't have any dive plans for the rest of this year... that's important information too!) As an added incentive to participate (not that...
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    Q4 Market Research Opportunity For Dive Industry

    Wanted to share a market research opportunity for dive industry businesses that I hope you'll be interested in participating in. In addition to the surveys that we conduct for specific clients we you may have noticed that we also run some general interest things that we do to help keep the...
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    Flu Season and Flu Shots - any "scuba specific" thoughts or concerns?

    Every year about this time the "Be sure to get your flu shot..." campaigns start to roll out. Was wondering if there were any specific/incremental reasons that scuba divers should get a flu shot? Another SB thread on travel insurance - and having seen this campaign - got me thinking about...
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    How often do you "Plan your dive, dive your plan"? Preliminary Survey Results

    Just starting to dive into the results of the recent survey conducted on dive computer use and dive planning. (Thanks to all who participated - had more than 2,000 respondents across 21 different on-line sources.) One thing that jumped out at me in skimming through the data is the frequency -...
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    Invasive species issue on Little Cayman?

    Or lazy social media admin at Scuba Diving Magazine...
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    Who's got a last-minute deal for me? Aug 29-Sept 5

    Just had a week free up on my calendar... all I need now is a destination. Have enough frequent flier miles to get just about anywhere. Who's got an extra spot they want to fill?
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    Bonaire or Curacao resort for an instructor to bring OW students?

    Anyone have suggestions for a Bonaire or Curacao resort that is OK with an instructor bringing their own OW students with them? Frankly, I'd like one that is beyond merely "I suppose we'll tolerate it if that's really what you want to do" but is actually happy/proficient in accommodating it...
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    One Way To Evaluate DM Internship Programs

    Not a week goes by here on SB where someone doesn't come along and ask "Where should I do a DM internship program?" Of course this will be met by advocates of two schools of thought: 1.) Tropical DM internships are wonderful 2.) Tropical DM internships are the fourth sign of the apocalypse So...
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    New Survey for Divers About Scuba Gear

    I've just fielded a new market research survey about scuba gear and wanted to give ScubaBoarders a chance to participate. As an added incentive to participate (not that SBers need a push to share their thoughts) everyone* who completes the survey will have the opportunity to enter a drawing to...
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    A Big Marketing Lessons From A Tiny Island

    Thought Bonaire fans might find this recent blog post to be of interest. Strategic Marketing Lessons From Paradise
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    Contacting Facebook... like a real HUMAN at Facebook?

    Was recently asked to verify my identity via a code they texted to my mobile phone. Unfortunately I don't have that phone any longer. So now my account is locked, and there's no way to contact anyone to figure out what to do next. The FAQ says I should log into my account and change the phone...
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