Although Jordan ranks 10th in the world in terms of laws that prohibit smoking in public places, a recent study revealed that one-third of Jordanians are smokers.[Source]
If the laws are not being implemented properly and/or they just don’t seem to work, why do we still have them? What should be done is an amendment to [...]
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Suspicious Smoke
07Oct08A sideshow of EXTREMELY powerful images depicting people from 7 countries suffering from Tuberculosis has been mentioned recently in Time Magazine. James Nachtwey, the photographer who captured the fatal effects of this plague, said about his unforgettable experience: “I have been a witness and these pictures are my testimony” .
About XDRTB (Extreme Drug Resistant Tuberculosis):
Extreme [...]
What’s the difference really?
11Oct07Guy: Mind?
Jerry: No, go ahead. I second-hand smoke two packs a day.
- Seinfeld
Its very interesting and eyebrow-raising to see that only 25 out of at least 350 active Jordanian bloggers has signed the online petition asking for a ban on smoking in public places which was started by Philip (El3atel). I hope that many didn’t know about the petition or couldn’t find the time to sign it, [...]
Please demonstrate your support of a ban on smoking in public places by signing this petition.
Hat tip: Philip (El3atal)
On Jordan’s Smoke Status
31Mar07Two years ago I was excited to read about the the first-ever Youth Smoking Prevention City in the Middle East which was to be established here in Jordan. I don’t know what kind of role is it playing in changing the status of smoking in Jordan, I’m not even sure it’s been established. In 2003 [...]
This Month’s Art of Quitting
30Mar07Via The Art of Quitting
The Art of Quitting
13Feb07I stumbled upon this Dutch Website called “The Art of Quitting” which asks people to contribute by sending quit smoking messages. Needless to say, very creative.
Fact #001
04Nov06The smoke I’ve inhaled since I came to Jordan (3 months ago) wither it was cigarettes or argeelah is more than I’ve inhaled in the 13 years I spent in the U.A.E. I hope that one day I will be able to do something about this, and live to see a smoke-free Jordan.
Smoking is a [...]
kinzi, UmmeAaiman
UmmeAaiman, Hazel, Mayur, Savanah, Clyde [...]
Nas, Secret Window
Shaden, Hamzeh N.
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