Thursday, August 19, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
EDOUARD-LEON SCOTT: The First Recorded Sound in History Was About Clowns
Thomas Edison wasn't the first person to record sound. A Frenchman named Edouard-Leon Scott de Martinville actually did it earlier.
He invented a device called the phonautograph, and, on April 9, 1860, recorded someone singing the words, "Au clair de la lune, Pierrot repondit." But he never had any intention of playing it back. He just wanted to study the pattern the sound waves made on a sheet of paper blackened by the smoke of an oil lamp.
A group of researchers found some of his old phonautograph papers and used a computer program to play the recording.
He invented a device called the phonautograph, and, on April 9, 1860, recorded someone singing the words, "Au clair de la lune, Pierrot repondit." But he never had any intention of playing it back. He just wanted to study the pattern the sound waves made on a sheet of paper blackened by the smoke of an oil lamp.
A group of researchers found some of his old phonautograph papers and used a computer program to play the recording.
- "Au clair de la lune
- Mon ami Pierrot
- Prête-moi ta plume
- Pour écrire un mot
- Ma chandelle est morte
- Je n'ai plus de feu
- Ouvre-moi ta porte
- Pour l'amour de Dieu"
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
BREAKING NEWS: Bobo Barnett to Be Inducted Into the International Clown Hall of Fame
Breaking news out of Baraboo, WI...
On October 1, 2010, the International Clown Hall of Fame and Research Center will proudly induct Chester "Bobo" Barnett into it's hall alonside such legendary circus comedians as Felix Adler, Charlie Rivel, Lou Jacobs, Grock, Oleg Popov and Otto Griebling.
This marks the ICHOF's first induction since 2004.
This special occasion will be highlighted by Bobo's daughter Bonnie Ann Barnett celebrating with us and signing copies of her book, "Bobo's Daughter". Schedules of the weekends events will follow shortly!
MARK LOHR: Hip Replacement Today
As we wait for more (and better) news about Todd Griffith, let's all send out our thoughts and prayers today to Zirk der Ruhe's Mark Lohr who will be undergoing a hip replacement.
Seriously, can everyone else just please be careful for the rest of the week?
Saturday, August 14, 2010
TODD GRIFFITH: Update
Todd is now out of surgery and recovering in the neurological ICU.
During the surgery, the doctors cut out a small sample of the tumor to analyze. The results came back inconclusive- meaning the pathologist could not determin if the tumor was indeed glioma (cancer) or inflamed brain tissue caused by seizures.
The neuro surgeon sent two more samples to two more, different pathologists and again both readings came back inconclusive. At that point the surgery was stopped and no more of the tumor was removed.
At this point the doctor still believes it is glioma, but until more conclusive test results come back, the tumor will remain. Until that time, Todd will remain in the neurological ICU.
The doctors are not expecting conclusive biopsy results from the samples until sometime Monday or Tuesday. If they operate again, it will most likely be Tuesday.
Essentially we are back to square one. Please continue to send emails with your love and support during this tough time and pray for conclusive results so that doctors know how to handle the situation.
- Brandon
Friday, August 13, 2010
TODD GRIFFITH: Update
From Brandon...
Todd is scheduled for surgery at 11am this morning. Pray that the doctors have wisdom and discernment as they remove as much of the tumor as they can.
Please continue to send him well wishes through www.texashealth.com- they have been greatly lifting his spirits.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
TODD GRIFFITH: Medical Emergency
From Brandon "Dooby" Foster:
I'm sending this out to a bunch of circus folk and clowns so please bare with me...
Todd Griffith, a Red Show clown, had a seizure Tuesday night prior to an elephant brunch PR.
Once he was admitted to the ER he had a catscan taken which revealed a lump in his head. Several MRIs showed that lump was a mass over his brain: a tumor.
More than likely, he will be having brain surgery to have a biopsy taken of the mass, during which, as much of it will be removed as possible.
Please keep him, his family, and his doctors in your thoughts and prayers.
You can send him a get well message by going to: www.texashealth.com. Click on send patient an email. You must type in his name: Howard T Griffith, room: B422, and type a message. They will be printed and delivered to his room every day.
Thank you for your love and support,
Brandon
Todd is at Harris Methodist in Ft. Worth, TX and it would be truly wonderful if everyone could take a moment to send him a message and to help spread the word. As we've seen here before, the power of encouraging messages and positive energy in situations like this can make a world of difference.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Monday, August 09, 2010
Sunday, August 08, 2010
CLOWN ALLEY: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey (1995)
Link courtesy of Mike Naughton
Please click the title of this post to be taken to C-SPAN footage of highlights from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey 125th Blue Unit edition performing before the US Capitol and members of congress.
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