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Greg Samways commented on Nick Aurelius-Haddock's group Computer Corner
"Is anybody interested in learning javascript, unity or HTML5?  I have found a great game (in beta), which involves shooting stuff with a code gun, capturing the code, then rebuilding the environment in the game to achieve the…"
Feb 16
Greg Samways replied to Julie Whittle's discussion Nobel Scientist Discovers Scientific Base For Homeopathy in the group Health Matters!
"You might be interested in this overview:  http://www.badscience.net/index.php?s=luc+montagnier  which provides a comprehensive English summary of the state of play of the "water memory" issue.  I can't find Ben…"
Oct 21, 2011
Greg Samways replied to Julie Whittle's discussion Nobel Scientist Discovers Scientific Base For Homeopathy in the group Health Matters!
"Can you direct me to Luc Montagnier's original article please.  I would also say beware, Rutherford thought there was no point in splitting the atom as it wouldn't do anything of any use!!  So being a brilliant scientist…"
Oct 20, 2011
Greg Samways commented on Nick Aurelius-Haddock's group Computer Corner
"@Brian English - Excellent - thanks for that Brian. We do have three phase, so that is going to make my head hurt trying to work out which is which!"
Aug 20, 2011
Greg Samways commented on Nick Aurelius-Haddock's group Computer Corner
"@Ian - Thanks for that Ian. Good to see you got the wifi booster working. I have looked at this option, but I am taken by the possibility of higher transmission rates through the power cables. I would like to stick one extender behind the telly in…"
Aug 20, 2011
Greg Samways commented on Nick Aurelius-Haddock's group Computer Corner
"Hi all. Does anybody have any first hand experience of wall plug wifi / ethernet range extenders? I really like the idea of being able to plug ethernet and wifi access point transmitters in all the blindspots arund the house (music room, terrace,…"
Aug 20, 2011
Greg Samways commented on Catharine Higginson's group Gas Pressure Fracturing in France
"Sure, greed plays a part, but need also plays a part as well. Remember that with the increasing demand and increasing population, resource usage is increasing exponentially. This means that the human race will use the same resources in the next 20…"
Apr 24, 2011
Greg Samways replied to Richard Paul-Jones's discussion The case FOR gas fracking (maybe) in the group Gas Pressure Fracturing in France
"Richard, sorry for the delay in replying - been bsuy in Vietnam. I would certainly NOT want to stand up and defend this in public! Equally, I would not dismiss it out of hand - the reality is we need energy, and nation states want their own…"
Apr 23, 2011
Greg Samways commented on Catharine Higginson's group Gas Pressure Fracturing in France
"This "Fraccing" technology has been around since hydrocarbon exploitation was invented. So are you against hydrocarbon exploration? All hydrocarbon drilling and production processes involve the use of chemicals in the drilling and…"
Mar 19, 2011
Greg Samways joined Catharine Higginson's group
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Gas Pressure Fracturing in France

This group is to inform and mobilise people about the issure of Pressure Fracturing for Gas.
Mar 19, 2011
Greg Samways replied to James Higginson's discussion What are your top tips for learning French
"Join a local association that has no English members, then volunteer to be secretary as my wife did! Whereas I went for music lessons at the Conservatoire in Limoges, all in French. Amazing how quick you learn when there is no option! Jump in I say…"
Mar 19, 2011
Greg Samways commented on Catharine Higginson's group Homework Club
"Just come back from the Higher Education Forum conference in Mumbai, India. We are putting together a course for Mumbai-based teachers, so that they can teach rural teachers new methods of teaching . . . . . very interesting. We even drove through…"
Mar 19, 2011
Greg Samways commented on Catharine Higginson's group Folk Music and Dance
"Hi Lorraine - welcome! i am afraid I have been jetting around too much recently and haven't been posting. Just back from India, just off to Vietnam! Anyway, take a look at this site to get a view of what is happening: Musictrad Go to the…"
Mar 19, 2011
Greg Samways and davidd sargent are now friends
Feb 9, 2011
Greg Samways commented on Catharine Higginson's group Homework Club
"My latest discovery in the research for the HEF course is Jane McGonigal. She is researching how online gaming could be used to change the world, if we can just direct the energy. For example, there are millions of players who have spent in total…"
Feb 9, 2011
Greg Samways commented on Catharine Higginson's group Homework Club
"Just reading a great book by Ian Gilbert called: "Why do I Need A Teacher When I've Got Google" - Look it up on Amazon.co.uk. It is aimed at helping teachers to bring Education in to the 21st century, but is packed with very accesible…"
Feb 8, 2011

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http://www.joffrenytours.com
Twitter Username
gurdiac
Facebook Page
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Length of time in France?
More than 5 years
Searchable Personal Info (Hobbies, interests etc...)
I am a geologist and folk musician, living in SW France, but very often travelling the world teaching petroleum geology. I am now also creating online courses for a new collaborative venture based in India.
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Currently working as an independent consultant, developing and presenting professional courses in all aspects of Petroleum Geology for Fugro Robertson Ltd, UK. I spend a lot of my time teaching in the Middle East, India, Vietnam, Malaysia and Korea.

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At 18:23 on February 6, 2011, Sue Stanley said…
Hi Greg
Welcome to Health Matters which Maggie and I run. A bit late I'm afraid! If there are any topics you would like us to bring up please let us know. Sue
At 19:29 on January 22, 2011,
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Catharine Higginson
said…

Hi Greg

Just seen your head is missing - add it please!!! Seriously, call James if you need help resizing the photo 0558915706

Best 

C&J 

At 19:10 on January 22, 2011, Wendy Wise said…

Hi Greg,

Welcome to SFN, I'm sure you'll find it a useful, informative and fun place to be, I certainly do.

Kind regards,Wendy

At 18:28 on January 22, 2011,
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Catharine Higginson
said…
ps come and join the musicians group - all the groups are listed in the social tab at the top of the page!
At 18:28 on January 22, 2011,
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Catharine Higginson
said…

Dear Greg







Welcome to the network - we hope you find it useful! If you haven't already done so, don't forget to upload a photograph of yourself to your profile (use the setting button on the right hand side of your page) and pinpoint your location on the 'Members Map'. Feel free to join any groups that look interesting or suggest your own. Events and items for sale can be listed FOC in the Bring Buy and Sell group and don't forget to introduce yourself in the Discussion forum - we're a friendly lot and will look forward to hearing from you!

Best wishes 

Catharine and James

 

 
 
 

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