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Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Man-made noise is something that will likely never go away, yet, long-term exposure to the commotions of everyday hubbub is increasing the likelihood of many health issues for us humans. But humans aside, the ever-droning din of our everyday cultures are also taking a toll on birds, particularly house sparrows. In the United Kingdom, the house sparrow population has been in decline since the 1970s, and noise pollution could be...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eric Schroeder, a Senior Vice President at Heffernan Insurance Brokers, has been profiled in the book, "On Purpose," a fundraising effort that supports the Orange County Community Foundation. Proceeds of the book sales will benefit the On Purpose Scholarship, a fund providing scholarships to graduating Orange County high school seniors who are leading with a cause. The book showcases charitable organizations and educational...

ARLINGTON, Va., April 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- HealthCentral CEO and Board Member, Christopher M. Schroeder, has been named by Washingtonian Magazine as one of the area's "Tech Titans" for 2011. Published in the May 2011 issue, the list highlights the top 100 leaders of Washington, D.C.'s technology corridor, honoring them for helping making this region grow."To be named a 'Tech Titan' is truly an honor - and I am proud to be among those named," said Christopher...

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A photograph of "Peanuts" creator Charles M. Schulz (1922-2000) was presented to the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in a ceremony for invited guests this morning. The event recognizes the cartoonist's impact on millions of people worldwide and coincides with commemorations surrounding the 60th anniversary of "Peanuts." The 1986 photograph, created by acclaimed portraitist Yousuf Karsh, is the Portrait Gallery's first image of the famed...

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Saturday, October 2 marks the 60th anniversary of PEANUTS by Charles M. Schulz. First launched in only seven papers, the comic strip now appears in over 2,200 newspapers, in 75 countries and 21 languages. PEANUTS animated specials have become a seasonal tradition and thousands of consumer products are available in virtually all retail channels. Charlie Brown kicking the football, Linus and his blanket and Lucy leaning over Schroeder's piano are images...

NEW YORK, June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICON) ("Iconix" or the "Company"), today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Peanuts brand and related assets of United Media Licensing, a division of United Feature Syndicate, Inc. through a newly formed joint venture company, Peanuts Worldwide LLC, owned 80% by Iconix and 20% by Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, managed by the Schulz family. This transformative deal changes the landscape...

Schroeder/Lombardi Cancer Control Consortium to Enhance Tobacco-Related Research WASHINGTON, April 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Steven A. Schroeder Institute for Tobacco Research and Policy Studies at the American Legacy Foundation and the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University Medical Center ("GUMC") announced today the establishment of the Schroeder/Lombardi Cancer Control Consortium. The consortium, formally agreed to yesterday on the Georgetown University...

SEBAGO - The Schoolhouse Arts Center will present "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," based on the comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz. The book, music and lyrics are by Clark Gesner, with additional dialogue by Michael Mayer and additional music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday Oct. 9-26 at the arts center on Route 114. Call 642- 3743 for reservations. "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" is a look at an...

By Bill Blankenship By Bill Blankenship THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL The creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip is gone, but the characters Charles M. Schulz created still live in the minds and hearts of millions. Starting this weekend, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and others from the "Peanuts" gallery will sing and dance on the Helen Hocker Stage in the musical, "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." The musical comedy with songs by Clark Gesner was the choice of the Bath House Players when the...

By The Olathe News, Kan. Jul. 11--They say it all the time when a young singer-songwriter talks about experiences beyond his years: You have to have loved to write a love song; experience loss to write its bitter foil. But for Kennewick singer-songwriter Aaron Schroeder, the songs he writes reflect what he reads. At 24, he does have a wealth of life experience, but when you're trying to write 10 songs a month and put out your third album in three years, what you've gone through only goes...