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Float Brings U.S. Olympic Athletes, Budweiser Clydesdales Together for Rose Parade
ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), December 27, 2009 - This year when the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales march down Orange Grove and Colorado Boulevard for the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., they'll be joined by American icons of another sort. The famed float will feature U.S. Olympic legends Bonnie Blair, Dan Jansen and Michelle Kwan along with six U.S. Olympic hopefuls as the nation counts down to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
"Anheuser-Busch has been a tremendous supporter of the U.S. Olympic Team and the Olympic Movement for a quarter of a century," said United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Chief Marketing Officer Lisa Baird. "We're thrilled U.S. Olympic team members were asked to participate in the Parade of Roses. The long-term commitment from Budweiser benefits America's athletes, helping them train hard, pursue their dreams and represent our country with pride at the Olympic Winter Games."
Designed by Michelle Lofthouse, the Anheuser-Busch float "Quest for the Best," will feature U.S. winter Olympic legends and hopefuls who, through their talent, passion and dedication, embody the 2010 Rose Parade theme of being "A Cut Above the Rest." These Olympic hopefuls are Shannon Bahrke (Freestyle skiing - Tahoe City, Calif.), Steve Fisher (Snowboarding - St. Louis Park, Minn.), Steve Holcomb (Bobsled - Park City, Utah), Katherine Reutter (Short track speed skating - Champaign, Ill.), Rebecca Sorenson (Skeleton - Fort Collins, Colo.) and Marco Sullivan (Alpine skiing - Tahoe City, Calif.).
"Anheuser-Busch is proud to bring together two American icons - the Budweiser Clydesdales and U.S. Olympic athletes - for one of the country's most popular New Year's Day traditions," said Rob McCarthy, senior director of Budweiser. "U.S. Olympians represent strength and determination and bring joy to millions of spectators nationwide."
The Budweiser Clydesdales have been a part of the Rose Parade since 1953. This year, the eight Clydesdales to pull the Anheuser-Busch float are Dick (wheel horse), Fez (wheel horse), Tim (wheel-body horse), Bernie (wheel-body horse), Alan (body horse), Scooby (swing horse), Mike (swing-lead horse) and Dave (swing-lead horse).
These particular Clydesdales were chosen based on their beauty, strength, temperament and size. To qualify for a hitch, a Budweiser Clydesdale must be a gelding at least four years of age, stand 72 inches at the shoulder when fully mature, weigh between 1,800 and 2,300 pounds, have a bay coat, a blaze of white on the face, four white stocking feet, and a black mane and tail.
The float will feature thousands of fresh-cut flowers, including white chrysanthemums and fine cut statice, to create snow banks and ice rinks. Six 12-foot real pine trees will be dusted with white dendrobium and gypsophila to give the appearance of snow. The Olympic gold the athletes will be seeking at the Olympic Winter Games will be represented by gold, orange and light yellow roses.
New Motor Vehicle Inspection Law to Take Effect Jan. 1
ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), December 27, 2009 - A state law that goes into effect Jan. 1 will exempt some Missourians from having to get safety inspections for newer vehicles.
Beginning Jan. 1, motor vehicles are exempt from the safety inspection requirement for the first five years following the model year of manufacture. For example, a car made in 2006 will be exempt from the safety inspection through 2011.
Currently, the Missouri Department of Revenue requires proof of a safety inspection when vehicle registrations (license plates) are renewed. Citizens presently have the option of renewing their license plates for one-year or two-year periods, so the need to obtain safety inspections for owners of newer vehicles will be minimized. Under current law, brand new vehicles are exempt from the inspection for the model year of the car and the immediate year thereafter. An estimated 650,000 vehicles will be exempt from having to get safety inspections in 2010 because of the enactment of the new law.
"The Department of Revenue wants to make people aware of the new law because fewer citizens will need to get their vehicles inspected," said Alana M. Barragán-Scott, director of the Department. "This will also mean that many customers will need one less document when they renew their license plates. However, the Department urges citizens to monitor the condition of their vehicles and get them repaired if they believe there are mechanical problems with their vehicles."
An inspection must be conducted at an authorized inspection station. The cost of an inspection is up to $12 for cars and trucks and up to $10 for motorcycles, but the exact fee is decided by the management at each inspection center. The inspection must be made within 60 days of the application of a title or renewal of license plates.
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