L.A. gets toughest bicyclist protections in the land

This week, the Los Angeles City Council approved a new ordinance with tough measures against drivers who harass bicyclists. It prohibits motorists from distracting, threatening or assaulting cyclists. Moreover, it awards a minimum liability of $1,000, even in the absence of damages, plus lawyer fees for successful complainants. However, if the driver wins the case, the ordinance does not provide for his or her legal fees. According the Los Angeles Times, the president of the League of American Bicyclists, Andy Clarke, said no other city offers bicyclists an equivalent civil recourse. "It's a groundbreaking move," he said. But does it go too far? Does it create too much incentive for cyclists and their lawyers to pursue frivolous cases? Or is a strong correction on car culture necessary? What do you consider harassing or distracting behavior on the road?

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SF: INDIE MART!!! TOLA x RACHAEL KINSEY DESIGNS

COME OUT THIS SUNDAY TO THE INDIE MART SF AND HAVE SOME STREET BEERS AND HANG WITH US AT THE RACHAEL KINSEY DESIGNS BOOTH. SHE IS GOING TO BE RELEASING HER NEW BIKE INSPIRED JEWELRY.

Below is an Image from her current line!

ROBERTO CAVALLI: CICLOTTE EXERCISE BIKE

WOW...That new new exercise swag... LOL

There is only one word for this Roberto Cavalli Ciclotte exercise bike and that’s BITCHIN’! We at 10 Towers would all love some bitchin’ bikes to replace our office chairs. Working up a sweat at our desks will remove the need to visit a gym after work- which means more time spent in the local boozer. Our slightly alcoholic concept of remaining health conscious, aren’t we fabu?!

www.robertocavalli.com


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LATE? Dont Care.. Good Work

15th Annual Graffiti Arts Festival | SF

SF's an open hub for artists of all kinds and this Saturday, July 23rd, Portrero Del Sol Park will host its 15th Annual Graffiti Arts Festival.

Expect:

- Live music and DJs
- Youth Skate Park Competition
- Skate Deck Painting
- Stencil Station

Anyone can come. There will be free brushes, paint, and even aerosol cans. Previous years have hosted BBQ, with free grub, with water and soda. The event goes from 1-6 so swing it because Dolores Park's gonna be stupid.

- Six Nguyen

Young L and Low Limit Recap

After Crucifixed's Poker Run on Saturday, I was at Som to check out Low Limit (Lazer Sword) and Young L (The Pack) throw down for the Colt 45 Party. I was really impressed by both acts coming hard and it wasn't the $2 Colt 45 Blast that made me think that.

Check out the set here.

Salt The Wounds - Words With Richie Mac

BY : Johny Cook
video of Richie Maciver which involved his up and coming shoulder operation. This has an interview with him plus riding footage from Inverness and Aberdeen.

Salt The Wounds - Words With Richie Mac from Johny Cook on Vimeo.

SF: TONIGHT MONO/POLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YO BAY AREA!!! Get your ass out to SOM TONIGHT!
@brainfeeder @SOMsf

CHANGE THE BEAT meets BIG UP MAGAZINE

featuring
MONO/POLY (Brainfeeder) *LIVE*

with Residents DJs:
CENTIPEDE of MOPHONO (CB Records)
CITIZEN TEN (S.M.T)


SOM. 2925 16th st.
San Francisco, CA
DOORS 10pm | 21+ | only $4.00

DIRT WAVE
Thug Jazz and Riot Funk, Psyche Madness and Funk Rock layered with the hardest and dirtiest instrumental and dub beats from around the world

Drink Specials:
$4 WELLS!!!
$2 Pabst Blue Ribbon
$3 Tecate
$7 Tecate + Shot of Tequila or Bourbon



http://som-bar.com
http://twitter.com/SOMsf
http://www.facebook.com/SOMsf
Like I said, Imma gonna post more Bay Area shit, since I live here now. But don't trip, Sean Will still be posting bike coverage and jams out in LA.

NEW JAMES BLAKE MUSIC!!!

I love this guys music right now...
OUT NOW!! UK bass music label Hemlock has released "Order" b/w "Pan", the new single from electronic production wunderkind James Blake. Below, stream both sides of the single.

P.S dont't forget to make it out to LA's #1 Bi-weekly event SOUND.WAVS

James Blake: "Order"

James Blake: "Pan"

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MIRAGES by Sabrina Ratté

Such Awesome Visuals.

MIRAGES from Sabrina Ratté on Vimeo.

Vidéo: Sabrina Ratté
Musique: Le Révélateur
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