Monthly Archives: December 2012

Helium Shortage Deflates Christmas Party Balloon Plans

Posted on December 5, 2012 by admin

A worldwide shortage of helium is hitting the party balloon business as medical and welding uses take priority. Read more

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What’s Up With Helium For Welding Applications?

Posted on December 4, 2012 by admin

Helium has been hard to get for some, and certainly the consumable gas is more expensive for welders than it used to be. The bad news is that this may be the case for some time. The good news is … Continue reading →

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Will Airborne Windmills Revolutionize Rural Alaska Energy?

Posted on December 4, 2012 by admin

Wind turbines are no strangers to Alaska’s energy landscape. Increasingly, communities across the state are turning to them to help add diversity to fossil fuels and to lower costs. By this time next year, a new type of wind turbine … Continue reading →

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Helium Shortage Stops Sales of Mickey Balloon

Posted on December 1, 2012 by admin

Tokyo Disneyland has stopped selling helium balloons shaped like Mickey Mouse and other characters because of a worldwide shortage of the lighter-than-air gas, the park’s operator said yesterday. The popular balloons were withdrawn from sale last week, a spokesman said, … Continue reading →

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