Author Archives: Chuck Gregory

Mat Mist

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Mat Mist is an all-natural yoga mat cleansing product that leaves your exercise accessories clean and fresh,  eliminating the need for wipe down.  This innovative product line consists of three scent combinations, created using essential oils. Each essential oil blend possesses medicinal and cleansing properties that keep yoga participants and materials healthy and sacred. Additionally, a fourth offering uses unscented Colloidial Silver, one of the most potent natural disinfectants. Each mist is offered in 2 or 4 ounce bottles that easily fit into any gym or travel bag. The product is available nationally online at (www.matmist.com), while also being sold at popular yoga spaces in California and New York.

Founder Cassie Cosgrove was tired of using vinegar, tea tree oil, and disposable towelettes to purify her yoga mat. “I couldn’t understand why there wasn’t a product that smells amazing and didn’t require wiping down”, she recalls. Therefore, she was inspired to create Mat Mist, an environmentally friendly and holistic approach to yoga mat cleansing. This product is ideal for active consumers who are on the move, travel often, and want to freshen either a personal mat or a communal mat provided by a venue.

Guide to Drones

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The Complete Guide to Drones:
Whatever Your Budget
By Adam Juniper

Welcome to the world of drones! This book will
show you everything you could ever want to know
about buying and flying your first drones. From
getting to grips with the jargon you’ll need to speak
to other flyers, to how you can design and build
your own drone with advanced features like live
video feedback and programmable autopilot. You’ll
even learn how to read a sectional chart (that’s a
pilot’s map-see, you’re learning already!)

This book is your gateway to the fun (and the
learning) that awaits, and it’ll keep you safe in the
skies too.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Adam Juniper has been flying drones and model helicopters for
years, and enjoys nothing more than sharing those skills or the
videos he captures. He is active in the community — his YouTube
videos have been seen by thousands of fellow pilots. He has
authored several books including My Story: Easy Digital Tools
(9780762108893) and Photoshop Elements (9781904344230). He’s
also worked as a book publisher and professional video producer
(with a book on the subject to his name), and has written for
numerous digital creativity magazine.

For more information contact Nichole.Schiele@QuartoUS.com

 

Party Pics: FCancer

FCancer NYC (Credit - Steve Haining photography)

On Thursday, May 5, FCancer, a cutting edge non-profit organization dedicated to early detection, prevention and providing support to those affected by cancer, hosted FCancer NYC #FCENYC at Marquee New York. The party, sponsored by Moose Knuckles, featured musical lineup headlined by Justin Bieber’s official tour DJ, DJ Tay James, with early sets by THE WIG, Nimo Lero, and Sted-E & Hybrid Heights. Proceeds from the event benefitted FCancer programs and the HPV & Anal Cancer Foundation.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Due to generous support and success of fundraising efforts, FCancer NYC raised $20,000 for FCancer programs and the HPV & Anal Cancer Foundation.
  • DJ Tay James stole the show spinning crowd-pleasing hits by Justin Bieber for 500 fans during his 2-hour set.
  • Entrance to the event was in the form of FCancer long sleeve performance shirts, rather than tickets. FCancer shirts come in a variety of colors, each of which represent a specific cancer ribbon.
  • For those that missed out on the event, donations can be made online directly to FCancer’s digital initiatives, programs, and support tools at http://bit.ly/FCdonations.

About FCancer

FCancer is dedicated to the prevention and early detection of cancer; it is a movement that creates a raw and authentic space by harnessing the cumulative experience of their community, Generation Connected.  Gen-C is defined by a behavior rather than a birthdate, they consume digital content as their main source of information and may span across traditional generations. With wit, edge, and humor, FCancer is changing the way people talk about cancer. Through digital media, programs and events, FCancer believes its community will be the generation that ultimately improves health outcomes. FCancer is a tax-exempt 501(c) 3 registered charity co-founded by Yael Cohen Braun and Julie Greenbaum. For more information, visit LetsFCancer.com or follow @letsfcancer.

About Moose Knuckles

Moose Knuckles is premium Canadian sportswear by and for the True North Strong & Free. We create time honored Canadian garments tailored for the contemporary living. We build Canadian know-how, grit and heritage into every fibre, stitch and zipper. We are a family, a tribe, a pack and we wear it on our sleeves, whether it’s a wild night or the wild country, we’ve got you covered….

Welcome to Canada…Welcome to Moose Knuckles.

About Marquee New York

Marquee New York, the legendary Chelsea nightclub that defined a generation of New York nightlife, is an internationally acclaimed music destination attracting the most in-demand DJs and live acts. Designed by Josh Held, the designer of W Hotels and Bar Americain, Marquee has transformed into a tripped out warehouse with 28 foot ceilings and industrial design accents including chandeliers constructed from functioning microphones, exposed equalizers, walls covered in recycled leather belts and welded rebar handrails. The venue also includes jaw-dropping sound and visual elements including a Funktion-One sound system, floor-to-ceiling LED feature wall and computerized moving light system, engineered to feel like an indoor music festival experience. Marquee also has locations in Las Vegas at the Cosmopolitan Hotel and at The Star Sydney in Sydney, Australia. For more information, please visit www.marqueeny.com.

 About HPV & Anal Cancer Foundation

The HPV and Anal Cancer Foundation is a donor-supported research, support and advocacy organization with a mission to empower anal cancer patients and accelerate prevention and treatment methods that eliminate anal cancer and the virus that causes the majority of cases, HPV. The Foundation achieves this mission by accelerating a cure for the 5% of all cancers that are caused by HPV, improving prevention and screening methods to prevent these cancers, and providing peer support and educational forums for patients. In addition, the Foundation’s NOMAN is an Island Campaign raises awareness and funds to fight the HPV-related cancer epidemic in men and women while challenging participants to extreme endurance races across the world. The organization was founded in 2010 by Justine, Tristan and Camille Almada, then 22, 24 and 26, after the devastating loss of their mother Paulette to Stage IV HPV-related anal cancer. The HPV and Anal Cancer Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization. For more information, visit www.analcancerfoundation.org or @hpvanalcancer.

Salvadori Benefit

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Wednesday, May 4 from 5 to 8 pm
The High Line Hotel, 180 10th Avenue, New York

Imagine…

A 2nd grader visualizing how they can rearrange geometric shapes on a neighborhood building…

A 5th grader looking at a bridge and seeing how forces act on trusses, cables, and piers…

An 8th grader marveling at new construction and understanding how buildings stand up.

This is what Salvadori does!

We use buildings, bridges, and parks within our communities to bring math and science to life for New York City’s students and recommend the best materials and tools we use from sites like https://www.kor-it.com.

We accomplish this through a unique approach to learning and all-inclusive curricula linked to national education standards and grade-specific learning objectives. Students gain a personal understanding of math and science as they work collaboratively on hands-on projects, form hypotheses, test concepts, and draw conclusions – all while having fun.

Our programs work!

Five consecutive independent assessments show that Salvadori students are engaged, learn more, and are more interested in pursuing careers in math and science.

Salvadori delivers multi-day programs throughout all five boroughs of New York City – teaching 5,000 students in 175 classes, totaling 45,000 student impact hours!

But…we need your help!

Although our impact is impressive, we need your help to continue to serve New York City students.

After participating in Salvadori programs, thousands of students see their world differently. They understand how buildings stand up, how bridges can support such heavy loads and, most importantly, they understand “why they need to know this.”

Salvadori students achieve a greater understanding of math and science than students in traditional learning environments; they see it and feel it in the classes they enter, the bridges they cross, and the communities they live in.

See more at http://salvadori.org/wordpress/2016-benefit/

 

Sunshine Benefit

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Thursday, May 5
Cipriani 42nd St

Join Project Sunshine for its Annual Benefit Celebration on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Cipriani 42nd Street in NYC!

Since 2003, Project Sunshine has hosted this elegant and high–spirited event to celebrate the volunteers, young patients, and families of its organization. Over the last decade, guests have raised millions of dollars to support programs that provide joy, companionship, enrichment, and hope to more than 100,000 children and families facing medical challenges.

This year, the celebration will honor Susan DeVore, President and CEO of Premier Inc., for her outstanding leadership in improving the health of communities. In addition, Project Sunshine will present its Volunteer Appreciation Award to Kate Tylis, whose dedication to volunteerism and to the children and families of Project Sunshine is an inspiration.  Cindy Hsu, news reporter and anchor at WCBS, will serve as emcee of the celebration.  The evening´s program will include cocktails, dinner, auctions, and a special live musical performance by Jackie Evancho!

Honorary Committee members and past attendees, who have recognized the work of Project Sunshine´s 15,000 volunteers, include Abigail Breslin, Leonardo DiCaprio, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Clive Davis, Bar Refaeli, Estelle, Damaris Lewis, Matthew Settle, Joan Smalls, New York Giants Eli Manning and David Diehl, Tori Praver, Kelly Bensimon, Burt Bacharach, Diana Taylor, Khaliah Ali, Brett Gardner, Dionne Warwick, Cat Greenleaf, R.L. Stine, Nancy Spielberg, William P. Lauder, and Jane & Stuart Weitzman.

More info here

 

Fuck Cancer

fuckcancer

May 5 from 11 pm
Marquee, 289 10th Ave, New York

Entrance to the event is in the form of a t-shirt, rather than a ticket. Fuck Cancer shirts come in different colors, representative of various cancer ribbons, from breast cancer, prostate cancer, Lung Cancer Treatment, ovarian cancer treatment , stomach cancer, brain tumors and many more.

You MUST be wearing your t-shirt to enter the party, and bring all your friends and family members, including cancer survivors which will have special treats during the event.

See more at: http://www.letsfcancer.com/event/nyc2016/#sthash.Ub7DNTgW.dpuf

Spring Gala

hopesdoor

Friday, May 6 from 6:30 to 11 pm
Surf Club on the Sound, 280 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle

Pull out your bell bottoms, powder blue tux with ruffles, or flower-power outfit and dust off your platform dancing shoes for a fun party complete with disc jockey and disco ball!

Honoring Penney and Gerry Klingman for their years of commitment to Hope’s Door and sharing in our mission.

Special thanks to Jane & Jeffrey Post for Gem Platinum for their generous contribution of a This beautiful amethyst and diamond necklace to be raffled off. It was designed by Jeffrey Daniels for Gem Platinum and hand crafted in New York City. This 18 karat white gold chain features a 4.50 carat pear shape amethyst with another 1.74 pear shape amethyst above. Five brilliant round diamonds equaling 0.70 carats and two oval amethysts totaling 0.96 carats are bezel set within the chain.beautiful necklace for our raffle. This amethyst and diamond 18 karat white gold necklace is valued at $4,500! Visit this New York City based jeweler’s website at gemplatinum.com.

The winner will be pulled and announced at our 2016 Annual Spring Gala. Winner need not be present to win. If person is not present to receive prize, they will be notified the Monday following the event.

More info at http://hopesdoorny.org/events/2016-annual-spring-gala/

 

WBF Flocktail Party

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Thursday May 5 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
The Carlton Hobbs Gallery, Birdie Vanderbilt Mansion

Wild BIrd Fund says:

Come and greet the magnificent animal ambassadors, partake in the silent auctions emceed by Joey (one of our many talented wildlife rehabilitators), and so much more.

The proceeds for this event go to support New York City’s ONLY wildlife hospital. We have never had to refuse a patient – please help us so that we don’t have to!

More info at http://www.wildbirdfund.org/event/wbfs-5th-annual-flocktail-party/

 

Spring Fling (ACC)

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Friday, May 6 from 7 to 9 pm
National Arts Club

On Friday May 6th Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) will be hosting our Annual Spring Fling from 7-9pm at the National Arts Club. Join fellow animal lovers for an evening of cocktails, an extensive silent auction, live auction with Christie’s auctioneer, music provided by DJ Erik Rydju, and most importantly meet some adoptable dogs and cats on the red carpet and in our Mobile Adoption Center! Proceeds from the event will be used to ensure the loving care for thousands of cats, dogs and rabbits, and promote their adoption into loving homes.

More info at http://accn.convio.net/site/PageNavigator/SpringFling9_2016.html

Mercer Estates Winery

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a real family handcrafting wines from our land to your table

Mercer Estates Winery is the 2016 Washington Winery of the Year per Wine Press Northwest.

They planted the first wine grapes in the acclaimed Horse Heaven Hills AVA. There’s no one that understands this land (and what it can do) better than Mercer Estates.

Creating harmony in the ecosystem of our farm, and producing wines that demonstrate the unique terroir of the Horse Heaven Hills is the highest form of art that they can accomplish.

Consider for example the wines pictured at top:

MERCER ESTATES MALBEC, 2014, Horse Heaven Hills   862 cases produced, available on national scale, $19.99 Retail, Blend:  88% Malbec, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon

MERCER ESTATES “SHARP SISTERS” RED BLEND, 2013, Horse Heaven Hills  2,725 cases produced, available on national scale, $19.99 Retail, Blend:  47% Merlot, 41% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Sangiovese and 1% Petit Verdot

For more info visit http://mercerwine.com/

 

 

Village Fete

villagefete

Sunday, May 1: 5 pm cocktails, 6:30 pm dinner, 9 pm after party
159 Pioneer Street, Red Hook, Brooklyn

Hosted by Gyllenhaal & Peter Sarsgaard, Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz, Kweku Mandela, Shirin Neshat, Usher IV & Grace Raymond, Lauren & Andres Santo Domingo, Liv Tyler and Diane Von Furstenberg

5:00 pm:
Cocktails, Performances, Silent Auction
Experience by Google
Magic by Doug McKenzie

6:30 pm:
Dinner Cooked by Silkstone
Live Auction Conducted by Alexander Gilkes

9:00 pm
After Party
Performances by Cibo Matto, Chances with Wolves, Javelin
Tiki Bar by Sunken Harbor Club
Live Televisual Mix by ESP TV

More info at http://pioneerworks.org/village-fete/