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October 17th – 24th is Radon Awareness Week O


ctober 17-24 is Federal Radon Action Week


according to The Surgeon General. Health agencies throughout the United States have joined forces to promote awareness of the leading cause of lung can- cer for non-smokers. The American Lung Association, Centers for Disease Control, and National Cancer Insti- tute all agree that radon is a National health problem and encourage radon testing during the October aware- ness drive.


Radon is a naturally-occur- ring, invisible and odorless radioactive gas. One in 15 American homes contains high levels of radon. Mil- lions of Americans are unknowingly exposed to this dangerous gas. In fact, a recent study by Harvard University ranks radon as America’s #1 in-home hazard. By taking simple steps to test your home for radon and fi x if necessary, this health hazard can be avoided.


Radon gas is not isolated to certain geographical areas or home types. Radon prob- lems have been detected in homes in every county of the U.S. It caused more


American fatalities last year than carbon monoxide, fi res, and handguns combined! If a home hasn’t been tested for radon in the past two years, EPA and the Surgeon General urge you to take


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tion and Events Specialist at the Mural Arts Program. It was a fact that created concern because Robeson’s mural is part of the African American Iconic Images collection. Others include portraits of Jackie Robinson, Women of Jazz and Malcolm X, among others capturing historical scenes of African American life and community. As luck would have it, the building that displayed Robeson’s image did not need signifi cant structural repairs. Sometimes that is not the case, said Johnston, adding that when a building becomes structurally unsound, the mural is moved to another location. The mural’s wall however did need some repairs. While the construction of that wall occurred, the new mural’s artist, Ernel Martinez, painted it in his studio through the use of the parachute cloth method. It’s a method that was invented by Kent Twitchell in 1990 when he painted a mural of Dr. Irving.


“It’s an important technique because it lets us work re-


gardless of seasons or logistical circumstances,” Johnston emphasized, going on to explain that the process of trans- posing the portrait to the wall is “similar to installing wall paper.”


The new mural will be complete in a few weeks, Johnston


confi rmed. After its completion, the Mural Arts Foundation will host a dedication ceremony. As of press time, the date and location of that ceremony has yet to be determined. But stay tuned to the UC Review for future updates on the new Paul Robeson mural.


action. Contact your state radon offi ce for information on locating qualifi ed test kits or qualifi ed radon testers. Learn more about the Fed- eral Radon Action Plan at www.RadonPlan.org.


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