By ASHLEY BEBENSEE, Hub Editor HOLDREGE – Jessica Hegle and Shanna Barnes have learned that there are almost endless ways to decorate with balloons. Double padded balloons can create unique colors and also make the balloons firm and last longer. They can create flowers, characters and shapes that turn intoRead More →
TAOS — The Taos Mountain Balloon Rally is set to take off this weekend for the first time in two years after last year’s event was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic. With infection numbers falling and prevention efforts meeting with some success, organizers of the annual local event saidRead More →
The technique is a good start, but it needs to be tested on larger and more diverse patient populations, an expert suggests. According to the results of an Australian study, a pressure-regulated method of deploying balloon-expandable aortic valves can minimize the risk of annular injury without compromising technique or theRead More →
As if Taos in the fall wasn’t colorful enough – with golds, reds and rust visible all around – the Taos Mountain Balloon Rally is set to fill the skies this weekend with a whole range of other colors to the first time in two years after last year’s eventRead More →
The claim: the graphic shows the Hubble Space Telescope and a satellite Since its launch into space in April 1990the Hubble Space Telescope has made over a million observations, send images back to Earth our planetary neighbors and stars thousands of light years away. But a social media post showsRead More →
German motorcycle think tank Hooker created the first Moon motorcycle concept, hoping Nasa will take note. Designed to explore the surface of the moon, the futuristic motorcycle called Tardigrade has a speed limit of 15 kilometers per hour (9 mph), a battery range of nearly 110 kilometers (68 miles), andRead More →
Although places in the Taos Mountain Balloon Rally Association are coveted due to the awe-inspiring scenery, they are limited to 35 balloons. This year’s rally begins on Friday and ends on October 31. (Courtesy of Taos Mountain Balloon Rally Association) Copyright © 2021 Albuquerque Journal Most everyone is familiar withRead More →
EVAN LAWRENCE Special for The Post-Star CAMBRIDGE — Hot air balloon burners lit up the facade of Cambridge’s historic hotel on Saturday night in a ‘candlestick’ event, part of Balloon Bash 19½. The Balloon Bash was a fundraiser and preview of the Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival 2022, organized by theRead More →
SLATINGTON, Pa. — More than a dozen hot air balloons will take off and soar over Slatington Airport over the weekend. “It started going crazy around me because it’s my first time doing it,” Evan Kowalski told 69 News after being in a hot air balloon for the first time.Read More →
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A high-altitude balloon test vehicle piloted by Tucson-based World View Enterprises crashed in a controlled accident near the Rincon Mountains east of the city, the company said. No injuries were reported. The unmanned flight took off on a pre-approved flight path from company headquarters and the launch pad south ofRead More →
OWho hasn’t been to a children’s party and started an impromptu follow-up game with a ball? It’s fun, addictive and can get very competitive. Well, that same game just had its own World Cup, won by Peru, after a thrilling final watched by sold-out crowds in Spain and around eightRead More →
a large-scale art installation travels through space All-female artist collective Beyond Earth presents ‘Living Light’, a vibrant balloon-like artwork resembling a jellyfish designed to be launched into Earth’s stratosphere. the craft combines biology, artificial intelligence and aerospace technology to explore the connections between our blue planet and the infinity ofRead More →
ROCKINGHAM — The highly anticipated NC Festival of Ballooning came to Richmond County Airport this weekend with thousands of attendees, many from out of state. The weather cooperated most of the weekend for the Balloon Glow Tour, with the exception of Saturday evening: strong winds prevented the balloons from inflating.Read More →
A disturbing video shows an Israeli suspended from a hot air balloon moments before plunging hundreds of meters to his death. “Apparently it’s a member of the ground crew who was supposed to be on the ground and not in the air,” police officer Slava Bonchuk said. ynet of theRead More →
There will be two giant Pokémon balloons in the 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Pokemon International Company and Macy’s today revealed the new ball design that features Pikachu and Eevee riding a giant Poké Ball-inspired sled and dressed in cold-weather gear. “Pikachu and Eevee are the perfect ambassadors toRead More →
First anniversary of death to come LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A special peace campaign and balloon release was held Saturday in Lexington to honor Alice Carter as the one-year anniversary of her death approaches. Since her murder on October 21 last year, Alice Carter’s family and friends have held monthlyRead More →
NATCHEZ — Kurt Vitense loves to fly. “I’m happiest when I’m in the air,” he said. For the past 30 years, Vitense has flown private and business jets all over the world. He also has a hot air balloon business in the St. Louis area, where he lives. This weekRead More →
Published on: 10/15/2021 – 17:42 A version of Banksy’s famous “Girl with Balloon”, mounted on two canvases, sold at auction on Friday for 3.1 million pounds sterling (4.3 million dollars, 3.7 million euros), a day after the other of the artist’s works reached a record price. The 2005 diptych, whichRead More →
NATCHEZ — The Natchez Balloon Festival starts Friday in Natchez and runs through Sunday, but look up today and you’ll likely see some of those big, beautiful balloons dotting the sky. Pilots of the 38 balloons scheduled to fly at Natchez this weekend are closely monitoring the wind conditions onRead More →
Disney just unveiled a bunch of new Mickey balloons and popcorn-themed merchandise. They already have the popcorn buckets in the parks and now there are multiple items you can match. We’ll take a look! Walt Disney World Spirit Jersey Pre-Order – $74.99 Sizes XS-XXL “Sail to Main Street USA andRead More →
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TARRAGONA, Spain, Oct 15 (Reuters) – Anyone who has ever jumped over a sofa to keep a party ball from hitting the living room floor can now dream of turning those skills into a World Cup triumph. Inspired by a series of viral videos and organized by Barcelona footballer GerardRead More →
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This story has been updated.A month after organizers of the 2021 Walla Walla Balloon Stampede canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, a Seattle-based hot air balloon operator is hoping to fill a void in the sky. A pop-up hot air balloon festival is planned for Walla Walla from October 14 toRead More →
Know when the balloons will fly this year! Click here to register today. Sign up today to receive text alerts for the 2021 Natchez Hot Air Balloon Festival. On the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the festival, alerts will be sent from the Balloon Pilot Briefing directly to your phoneRead More →
Live music, arts and crafts, a beer garden, carnival and, of course, hot air balloons will be some of the highlights of this year’s Natchez Ballon Festival. Now in its 36th year, this year’s three-day event will run Friday through Sunday, October 15-17, on the grounds of the historic RosalieRead More →
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Officials from Tucson-based World View Enterprises said their unmanned stratospheric balloon made an unscheduled landing Wednesday but did not crash. Company officials said the balloon was deployed as part of their ongoing testing program for a remote sensing system and landed in a field where theyRead More →
BINGHAMTON, NY — The return of Spiedie Fest this weekend also marks the return of one of the most popular hot air balloons in festival history. The American flag ball is expected to return to Otsiningo Park this weekend. At 78 feet wide, 53 feet high, and 29 feet deep,Read More →
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google’s first office was cluttered Silicon Valley Garage stuffed with desks resting on trestles. In 2003, five years after its founding, the company moved to a sprawling campus called the Googleplex. Airy, open offices and whimsical common areas set a standard for what an innovative workplaceRead More →
ROCKINGHAM – Forecast rainy weather has caused a weekend event to be postponed by a week. Richmond County Airport Manager Jason Gainey said Thursday that the Balloon Glow Tour event – North Carolina Festival of Ballooning – which was scheduled to begin on Friday has been moved to the weekendRead More →
A sea of yellow and blue fabric surrounds Jenni Gaston as she helps build a hot air balloon envelope in pilot Sid Cutter’s pavilion at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque on Wednesday during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. (Mike Sandoval/For the Albuquerque Journal) Copyright © 2021 Albuquerque Journal It normallyRead More →
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Clarification: The Lafayette City Council passed a resolution condemning the act of balloon releases. An earlier version of this story stated that balloon releases would be illegal. The resolution is symbolic. The current version of this story has been corrected to accurately reflect the council’s decision. UPDATE: As of Tuesday,Read More →
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ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KRQE) — The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta got off to a rocky start on Saturday, as someone walked around the grounds cutting a handful of balloons as they were inflated. He kept those balls on the ground opening weekend. Balloons soared into the sky, creating a colorful andRead More →
NATCHEZ – Natchez is now one weekend away from the Natchez Balloon Festival, which is due to take place from Friday October 15 to Sunday October 17. Merchandise, including this year’s winning balloon t-shirt and poster by artist Debora Novarini, is on sale now at the Natchez Historical Foundation, locatedRead More →
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LONDON (Reuters) – A version of British graffiti artist Banksy’s famous “Girl and Balloon” artwork was unveiled by Christie’s on Friday, as the highlight of the London auction house’s upcoming sale. The two-part canvas or diptych depicts a small child releasing a red heart-shaped balloon and was painted by theRead More →
Sorry to burst your bubble, but balloons are bad for the environment. Photo by yarnharbor/Flickr. Effective immediately, anyone 13 or older is prohibited from intentionally releasing a balloon in the state of Maryland. the straight also prohibits “organizing or participating in a mass balloon release” of 10 or more balloons.Read More →