Comments for Jordan science and engineering http://jordanscience.wordpress.com Lighting a candle Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:19:13 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Radium in the Disi Aquifer by Nizar http://jordanscience.wordpress.com/2009/03/01/radium-in-the-disi-aquifer/#comment-69 Nizar Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:19:13 +0000 http://jordanscience.wordpress.com/?p=183#comment-69 Dear Tudor, I wouldn't worry about the water, especially since I assume that you don't live in the apartment, but occasionally visit it. I would worry more about the tanks on the roof, as they may be a source of trouble if they are not kept clean and in good condition. Bugs and bacteria in the water are a much bigger problem than radium. If you are still really concerned about radium, then you should note that many mineral water brands on the market are derived from the Disi aquifer, so you will need to check where your favorite brand comes from. Also, commercial water purification plants are not designed to remove radium, so if you buy from these stations in Aqaba it will not reduce your radium exposure. Dear Tudor, I wouldn’t worry about the water, especially since I assume that you don’t live in the apartment, but occasionally visit it. I would worry more about the tanks on the roof, as they may be a source of trouble if they are not kept clean and in good condition. Bugs and bacteria in the water are a much bigger problem than radium.

If you are still really concerned about radium, then you should note that many mineral water brands on the market are derived from the Disi aquifer, so you will need to check where your favorite brand comes from. Also, commercial water purification plants are not designed to remove radium, so if you buy from these stations in Aqaba it will not reduce your radium exposure.

]]> Comment on Radium in the Disi Aquifer by tudor lomas http://jordanscience.wordpress.com/2009/03/01/radium-in-the-disi-aquifer/#comment-68 tudor lomas Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:06:52 +0000 http://jordanscience.wordpress.com/?p=183#comment-68 many thanks for this very helpful article Dr Nizar; I have a couple of very simple questions . . . . I have an apartment in Aqaba, I understand that the tap water there comes from Disi -- should I avoid drinking the tap water (which tastes really good!!)? should I advise occasional visitors to the apartment not to drink the tap water? many thanks and best wishes. . . tudor lomas many thanks for this very helpful article Dr Nizar;
I have a couple of very simple questions . . . . I have an apartment in Aqaba, I understand that the tap water there comes from Disi — should I avoid drinking the tap water (which tastes really good!!)? should I advise occasional visitors to the apartment not to drink the tap water?
many thanks and best wishes. . . tudor lomas

]]> Comment on Radium in the Disi Aquifer by Water « The Ambassador’s Weblog http://jordanscience.wordpress.com/2009/03/01/radium-in-the-disi-aquifer/#comment-67 Water « The Ambassador’s Weblog Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:58:44 +0000 http://jordanscience.wordpress.com/?p=183#comment-67 [...] 3: Nizar Abu-Jaber, professor of Geology at the Yarmouk University, presents a scientific explanation of the phenomenon on his blog - a must read for all [...] [...] 3: Nizar Abu-Jaber, professor of Geology at the Yarmouk University, presents a scientific explanation of the phenomenon on his blog - a must read for all [...]

]]> Comment on Radium in the Disi Aquifer by Nizar http://jordanscience.wordpress.com/2009/03/01/radium-in-the-disi-aquifer/#comment-66 Nizar Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:08:00 +0000 http://jordanscience.wordpress.com/?p=183#comment-66 On the face of it, I would would not expect this to be the case because of the low clay content in the soils of the Disi area. However, it is something to think about and it would be worth while for somebody to take some samples and look at it. On the face of it, I would would not expect this to be the case because of the low clay content in the soils of the Disi area. However, it is something to think about and it would be worth while for somebody to take some samples and look at it.

]]> Comment on Radium in the Disi Aquifer by Dr. Rasheed Jaradat http://jordanscience.wordpress.com/2009/03/01/radium-in-the-disi-aquifer/#comment-65 Dr. Rasheed Jaradat Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:06:59 +0000 http://jordanscience.wordpress.com/?p=183#comment-65 Dr. Abu Jaber, Nice analysis, but I am still worried about the enrichment of Ra in Soil. As known, for the past 20 something years most of the water uses from the DISI aquifer was mainly related to agricultural applications. Now what is the current status of soil of that region? Is it polluted already|? Does it impose or will it impose any level of risk for us and future generation. Here I am not talking about the direct consumption of water as a drinking water but of irrigation and farming. Should we go back and think twice about the use for the DISI waters in agriculture, if you are enriching radium in the soil which may end up in our food chain? Dr. Abu Jaber,
Nice analysis, but I am still worried about the enrichment of Ra in Soil. As known, for the past 20 something years most of the water uses from the DISI aquifer was mainly related to agricultural applications. Now what is the current status of soil of that region? Is it polluted already|? Does it impose or will it impose any level of risk for us and future generation. Here I am not talking about the direct consumption of water as a drinking water but of irrigation and farming. Should we go back and think twice about the use for the DISI waters in agriculture, if you are enriching radium in the soil which may end up in our food chain?

]]> Comment on Quarryscapes by Anne Gharaibeh http://jordanscience.wordpress.com/2008/10/10/quarryscapes/#comment-64 Anne Gharaibeh Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:07:25 +0000 http://jordanscience.wordpress.com/?p=133#comment-64 Dear Dr. Abu-Jaber, I was doing some search over the internet on Quarry landscapes and rehabilitation. I came across your blog. I did a small talk about this in 2005 at a local conference and since then I have been interested in the subject. I thought I can benefit from the results of your work to build upon in my research papers. Let’s talk about this some time. Dear Dr. Abu-Jaber,
I was doing some search over the internet on Quarry landscapes and rehabilitation. I came across your blog. I did a small talk about this in 2005 at a local conference and since then I have been interested in the subject. I thought I can benefit from the results of your work to build upon in my research papers. Let’s talk about this some time.

]]> Comment on King Solomon’s mines? by Batir Wardam http://jordanscience.wordpress.com/2008/11/01/king-solomon%e2%80%99s-mines/#comment-63 Batir Wardam Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:12:24 +0000 http://jordanscience.wordpress.com/?p=167#comment-63 Thanks for this. What is more dangerous is the cover story from the National Geographic magazine for December 2008 which portrays Palestinians as "looters" of ancient archaeological products in the holy land while the Israelis do their best to preserve them. One of the most biased and outrageous articles I have ever read in this respected magazine. Thanks for this. What is more dangerous is the cover story from the National Geographic magazine for December 2008 which portrays Palestinians as “looters” of ancient archaeological products in the holy land while the Israelis do their best to preserve them. One of the most biased and outrageous articles I have ever read in this respected magazine.

]]> Comment on Distinguished research and researchers by Jwan Ibbini http://jordanscience.wordpress.com/2008/10/20/distinguished-research-and-researchers/#comment-62 Jwan Ibbini Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:27:44 +0000 http://jordanscience.wordpress.com/?p=142#comment-62 it is great to hear that the award was recieved by Dr. Zuhair for his distinguished work in guiding the attention to biodiversity in our region. Congradulations Dr. Amr you've been one of the people who made a difference in my life. it is great to hear that the award was recieved by Dr. Zuhair for his distinguished work in guiding the attention to biodiversity in our region. Congradulations Dr. Amr you’ve been one of the people who made a difference in my life.

]]> Comment on The basic sciences award by Batir Wardam http://jordanscience.wordpress.com/2008/10/20/the-basic-sciences-award/#comment-57 Batir Wardam Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:40:42 +0000 http://jordanscience.wordpress.com/?p=144#comment-57 I have worked with Professor Amr in a few studies and I agree with you that he is very knowledeable, meticulous and dedicated and has a massive talent in supporting his undergradute and postgraduate students and cooperating with them. Welcome back from Aswan and I hope you liked the Pharonic culture! I have worked with Professor Amr in a few studies and I agree with you that he is very knowledeable, meticulous and dedicated and has a massive talent in supporting his undergradute and postgraduate students and cooperating with them.
Welcome back from Aswan and I hope you liked the Pharonic culture!

]]> Comment on A scorpion bit me by The basic sciences award « Jordan science and engineering http://jordanscience.wordpress.com/2008/08/12/a-scorpion-bit-me/#comment-56 The basic sciences award « Jordan science and engineering Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:56:17 +0000 http://jordanscience.wordpress.com/?p=4#comment-56 [...] a large volume of research on Jordanian fauna.  I first mentioned his work when I was stung by a scorpion, and a paper which he co-authored helped me learn more about scorpions in [...] [...] a large volume of research on Jordanian fauna.  I first mentioned his work when I was stung by a scorpion, and a paper which he co-authored helped me learn more about scorpions in [...]

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