Monthly Archives: November 2012

Low Helium Supply Hurting Balloon Industry

An impressive show of helium balloons was on full display in the US in Summer of 2012 at the Republican National Convention. The show was uplifting and not only rose above the political fray in the US but symbolized a … Continue reading

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World’s Largest Passenger Airship Grounded Due To Rising Helium Costs

In 2007 Airship Ventures was founded with the goal of bringing back the Zeppelin — but now that dream is dead. The company has announced that it is ceasing operations, citing a combination of the economic recession and a global … Continue reading

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Helium Shortage Could Threaten Houston’s Turkey Day Parade

These are indeed tough economic times, but inflation is not something that should ordinarily affect Houston’s annual Thanksgiving Day parade. But this year towering inflatable balloons such as Nemo or Papa Smurf might not manage to get airborne next week because … Continue reading

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What Goes Up, Must Come Down

A nationwide helium shortage is letting the air out of some local florists’ designs. Balloons aren’t the only things that use helium and with the nation facing a reduction in the availability of helium, local florists are arranging for different … Continue reading

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Helium Shortage Nearly Grounds Holiday Parade

Until a month ago, Deb McDaniel wasn’t sure she’d have helium to fill the big character balloons that are the hallmark of the annual Festival of Trees Holiday Parade in downtown Davenport. A nationwide shortage of the inert gas that … Continue reading

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