“American Dresser” Modern Day Film About Motorcycle Trip

Long Island, NY - July 9, 2012 - Go With The Flo Films has just signed Stephen Lang to play the role of John Moore in the upcoming film “American Dresser” to begin shooting in Long Island, NY this September. Written, produced and directed by Long Island native Carmine Cangialosi, ”American Dresser”is a modern day western where old friends John Moore and Charlie Wildhorse are brought together by unfortunate circumstances that turn into an opportunity for both to fulfill a life long dream of riding their motorcycles across country, out West from New York. On the open road, the ride takes an unexpected turn in the form of a young loner named Willie. After some problems, the three men from two different generations slowly begin to understand one another, while learning something about themselves as they cross the diverse country. The adventures they encounter along the way will last a lifetime, making the heart pump and the imagination run wild.

 The motorcycles in the film will be from 20^th Century Cycles of the famed collector, singer, producer, pianist and one of Long Island’s greatest exports, Billy Joel who is a consulting producer on the film.
Stephen Lang, best known for his roles in Avatar, Tombstone, Conan The Barbarian, The Men Who Stare at Goats andGettysburg will play the role of John Moore. He is your average everyday husband, father, and provider for his family.  If it were up to him, he wouldn’t have changed a thing.  But unfortunately, you don’t always get the opportunity to choose the road we must travel.
Carmine Cangialosi was quoted by Newsday as the “Cecil B. Demille of Long Island Film Making.” His first film “The Beach House”won the Audience Choice Award at the Stony Brook Film Festival selling out a 400-seat theatre in one day.Debbie Markowitz, President of the Long Island International Film Expo acknowledged Carmine at the Award Ceremony for his diverse originality for his 2 films,“Take It Easy Bob” (short-thriller), and “The Beach House” (full length comedy).
Carmine also volunteers his time with film students at Five Towns College, has appeared on News 12, The Indie Film Channel, and Hamptons News Channel.  He has been featured on E! and IFC, WBAB, 98.5 The Bone, Stony Brook and Nassau County college local radio stations and mentioned in such papers as The New York Post, Newsday, Dan’s Papers and Great South Bay Magazine. 

 Please stay tuned for more information on American Dresser and visit here:   http://www.americandresser.com/

House Bill Approved To Exempt Kids’ Off-Highway Vehicles From Lead Law

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The U.S. House has approved legislation by a vote of 421-2 to exempt kids’ off-highway vehicles (OHVs) from the lead law that essentially bans the sale of those machines at the end of the year, the American Motorcyclist Association reports.
On Aug. 1, Reps. Mary Mack Bono (R-Calif.) and G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) introduced H.R. 2715 to grant the exemption. The measure earned House approval later in the day and now goes to the Senate for consideration.
The Senate is considering similar legislation — S. 1448, the Consumer Product Safety Flexibility Act of 2011.
“This is excellent news for families around the nation who enjoy responsible motorized recreation,” said Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO. “Now the challenge will be to get our federal lawmakers to agree on one version of the bill and to send it to President Obama to be signed into law.
“It is vital that a lead-law exemption for OHVs be signed into law not only because it will once again allow families to enjoy riding together, but also so that children aren’t forced to ride adult-sized machines that they may not be able to operate safely,” Dingman said.
The legislation exempts OHVs — including kids’ dirtbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) — from the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008.
The CPSIA bans the making, importing, distributing or selling of any product intended for children 12 and under that contains more than a specified amount of lead in any accessible part. It also requires all children’s products undergo periodic testing by independent laboratories approved by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which is responsible for implementing the law.
http://www.usridernews.com/2011/08/02/house-bill-approved-to-exempt-kids-off-highway-vehicles-from-lead-law/

I want to remind everyone of the changes to Virginia code that went into effect yesterday.  The first is § 46.2-103 which governs the stopping of motor vehicles by law enforcement.  It has been amended to make clear that law enforcement does not have the authority to conduct motorcycle only checkpoints in Virginia.  The code now reads as follows:

Except as prohibited by § 19.2-59, on his request or signal, any law-enforcement officer who is in uniform or displays his badge or other sign of authority may:

1. Stop any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer to inspect its equipment, operation, manufacturer's serial or engine number; or

2. Stop any property-carrying motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer to inspect its contents or load or to obtain other necessary information.

Nothing in this section, however, shall be construed to authorize the establishment on any highway of police check-points where the only vehicles subject to inspection are motorcycles.

The second change is to § 46.2-857 which is the statute that makes it reckless driving to drive a motor vehicle abreast of another motor vehicle in a single lane.  The change that went into effect yesterday makes it legal for two two-wheeled motorcycles to travel abreast in a single lane.  The code now reads as follows:

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who drives any motor vehicle so as to be abreast of another vehicle in a lane designed for one vehicle, or drives any motor vehicle so as to travel abreast of any other vehicle traveling in a lane designed for one vehicle. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit two two-wheeled motorcycles from traveling abreast while traveling in a lane designated for one vehicle. In addition, this section shall not apply to (i) any validly authorized parade, motorcade, or motorcycle escort, (ii) a motorcycle traveling in the same lane of traffic as a bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, or moped; nor shall it apply to (iii) any vehicle when lawfully overtaking and passing one or more vehicles traveling in the same direction in a separate lane.

These changes to Virginia code reflect the hard work and cooperation of motorcyclists across the Commonwealth.  It also demonstrates that we are not hostages of the system.  If we disagree with a law we have the collective power to change it.  We have proven that time and time again.

As always, if anyone has any questions or comments about anything that I have written please do not hesitate to contact me.  In the meantime I wish everyone great riding and cool weather (please).

Matt Danielson

McGrath & Danielson

Tom McGrath's Motorcycle Law Group

1-800-321-8968