Diane Rado

Jan 24, 2024 | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Diane Rado |Dennis Maley |Ryan Stanley

Composers count themselves lucky when musicians continue to perform their music after their death. But the American avant-garde composer John Cage, who died in 1992, never would have guessed that a single performance of his music would begin in 2001 and still be playing. In fact, it isn’t due to conclude for another 616 years. In a marathon performance like this, any little change becomes big news. On Feb.

Jan 24, 2024 | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Diane Rado |Dennis Maley |Ryan Stanley

Around 35% of U.S. homes contain lead paint, so in which cities is the risk of lead paint exposure — and the need for a lead paint inspection — greatest? To find out, Paint Gnome ranked 2024's Most Lead Paint-Vulnerable Cities. With over 410,000 annual deaths in the U.S. attributed to lead contamination, the EPA is looking to tighten regulations on lead paint in homes and childcare facilities.

Jan 24, 2024 | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Diane Rado |Dennis Maley |Ryan Stanley

“Medical illustrators draw what can’t be seen, watch what’s never been done, and tell thousands about it without saying a word.”For decades, this slogan appeared on the website and printed materials of the Association of Medical Illustrators. Although the association no longer uses this tag line, it’s still an accurate description of the profession. As a practicing medical illustrator for over 30 years, I draw what can’t be seen and watch what’s never been done on a daily basis.

Jan 24, 2024 | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Diane Rado |Dennis Maley |Ryan Stanley

The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack of adherence, to good governance procedures and the Sunshine Law. The following are the major points from the board’s regular meeting on 1/16/2024. The meeting was called to order by Chair Choate at 10:00.

Jan 23, 2024 | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Diane Rado |Dennis Maley |Jason Hawes

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that can cause big problems when they enter the water supply. One way my fluid dynamics lab explores microplastic movement is by studying how tiny water-walking insects are pushed underwater by raindrops. Exposure to microplastic pollution can pose health risks, such as respiratory and digestive problems, increased risk of diabetes and disrupted sleep. But physicists like me can study how they move through water to learn how to clean them up.