10/10/2008
Man dies after balloon crashes in flames in N.M. (AP via Yahoo! News)
A hot air balloon crashed into power lines and burst into flames Friday during Albuquerque's annual balloon fiesta, throwing both men on board to the ground and killing one of them. Witnesses said that winds had picked up a bit and that many of the balloons were flying low right before the Wings of Wind balloon crashed in Bernalillo, just north of Albuquerque.
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10/09/2008
Big Balloons marshal picked (The Republican)
SPRINGFIELD - Police Commissioner William J. Fitchet will serve as marshal for this year's Tower Square Parade of Big Balloons on Nov. 28. The selection of Fitchet and other details were announced Wednesday by Spirit of Springfield and Tower Square general manager Fred G. Christensen.
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10/09/2008
Big Balloons marshal picked (The Republican)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDSpirit of Springfield is seeking the help of about 200 volunteer balloon handlers, including groups Call: (413) 733-3800 Online: www.spiritof springfield.org SPRINGFIELD - Police Commissioner William J. Fitchet will serve as marshal for this year's Tower Square Parade of Big Balloons on Nov. 28.
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10/08/2008
Brazialian man responsible for popular balloons (KOB-TV Albuquerque)
Five of the new special shapes that were introduced at this year's Balloon Fiesta were created by one man, a balloon enthusiast from Brazil. From paper balloons to the real deal, Marcos Bonimcontro is a balloon loving Brazilian. The former physicist and teacher now builds balloons for a living.
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10/10/2008
Can balloons fool ignition interlocks? (KOB-TV Albuquerque)
Is it possible to outsmart an ignition interlock with an inflated balloon? Local experts say the claim is just hot air. But Wisconsin police say they recently caught a repeat drunk driver doing just that.
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10/10/2008
CAS deficit balloons to $2.1 million (Belleville Intelligencer)
By Stephen Petrick The Intelligencer The Hastings Children’s Aid Society is projecting a $2.1 million deficit by the end of this fiscal year — a [...]
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10/10/2008
Hot air balloons during Butterfield (Benson News-Sun)
Organizers of this year's Butterfield Overland Stage Days have added a new feature to attract more visitors downtown while providing residents an alternative to the Butterfield Rodeo.
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10/10/2008
Ballooning Their Way in Bid to Enter Guinness (Khaleej Times)
SHARJAH — The employees of a Sharjah-based company painted their faces, made a chain of balloons and danced rhythmically in an attempt on Friday to enter the famed Guinness World Records.
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10/11/2008
Forest Park walk to light the night (Queens Chronicle)
Come Oct. 18, the green tree canopy of Forest Park will be illuminated with red, white and gold balloons carried by participants in the annual “Light The Night” walk, sponsored by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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10/10/2008
Man dies after balloon crashes in flames in N.M. (The Charlotte Observer)
A hot air balloon crashed into power lines and burst into flames Friday during Albuquerque's annual balloon fiesta, throwing both men on board to the ground and killing one of them. Witnesses said that winds had picked up a bit and that many of the balloons were flying low right before the Wings of Wind balloon crashed in Bernalillo, just north of Albuquerque. Stephen Lachendro of Butler, Pa., ...
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