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Question by sabsimitalia: Why do Wester Christians and Eastern Orthodox Christian celebrate Jesus birth and Easter on different days?
Western Churches have 25th December as birth date, orthodox have January. Easter was in end of March for western christians but orthodox christians it was last Sunday?

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Answer by Marysia
Easter for the orthodox remains the same every year — in conjunction with the Passover. non-orthodox adapted that which the Rcc instituted which was in line with the spring equinox.

not sure what you’re talking about on the Christmas….. all the Orthodox i know celebrate the 25th. some Easter Europeans celebrate more the gift portion on the Epiphany due to the fact that’s when the WIse MEn came with the “gifts”. the Poles celebrate until February & candlemas!

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Dating as a senior and a Christian can make for an interesting time. Senior Christians will be used to the life they have lived and if they are recently separated from their long-term partner, things will be even more difficult. To make things easier, there are a number of ways to go about dating as a senior Christian. Whether looking in person at a church or Christian events or online on Christian singles and senior Christian dating sites, searching for a new partner is becoming easier every day.

Church Groups and Events

To start with, most Christian seniors will be part of a church family. This will mean they have contact with other Christians and people associated with them. This immediately gives them a group of people to socialise with and to start out on the dating scene. Begin by associating with friends and their friends or family. This will lead to further interactions with others and building relationships with the people around you. Look for other single senior Christians within the church or church family to spend time with or to build friendships or relationships with.

Churches and their affiliate churches run events. Churches with larger church families often run conferences or camps throughout the year to assist people in building faith and building relationships. Attend any outings or events the church runs to try and meet other like-minded single Christian seniors. This encourages meeting people with the same belief system and will make dating a lot easier to get into. When building relationships, be honest in what you’re looking for and maybe someone will respond in a positive way and a relationship will be found.

Internet Dating Sites

There are many dating sites on the internet and many of them have sections for the senior single. Completing a profile on a dating site means that other people who are searching for love will be able to learn something about the Christian senior single and be able to get in contact with them if desired. Senior Christian singles also have dedicated sites for dating. Look through available sites to find one that fits with how you feel about dating as a senior Christian. Single seniors shouldn’t be afraid to reach out and begin again on the dating scene. There are many people in the same situation looking for another senior single to build a relationship with.

If a senior Christian single is interested only in dating a Christian single, outlining that on a profile will assist in drawing someone of the same mindset. Dating as a Christian and as a senior doesn’t have to be difficult. Search profiles on the internet or simply attend the local church to find people who are like-minded and single. Knowing that a prospective partner is also Christian will help to raise the confidence of the single senior and encourage conversation and joint activities to discover if the pair are compatible.

As a Christian, it is important to meet someone who is of the same faith and has the same ideals. As a single searching for love, it is important to be honest in what you’re looking for. Don’t be afraid to enter the senior Christian dating scene with confidence.

NJPAC and WBGO JAZZ 88.3 FM Announce the James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival and Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition

James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival

Newark, NJ (PRWEB) March 28, 2012

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and WBGO Jazz 88.3FM announced today that they will inaugurate The James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival, a weeklong celebration of jazz and the musical legacy of longtime Newarker and beloved jazz musician James Moody. Grammy Award-winning bassist and composer Christian McBride serves as Artistic Adviser to the Festival, which will take place October 15-21, 2012 at the Arts Center and various community-based venues.

The first in a series of major new programming initiatives to be unveiled by NJPAC for its 2012-13 season, the Moody Festival is highlighted by two star-studded concerts: For Love of Moody: A Jazz Celebration featuring jazz icons George Benson, The Manhattan Transfer, David Sanborn and others, and Miles Davis and Gil Evans: Still Ahead, an all-star recreation of the landmark original Gil Evans arrangements of the classic Miles Davis recordings of Porgy and Bess, Sketches of Spain, and Miles Ahead featuring trumpeters Terence Blanchard and Sean Jones and others (a full roster of artists for both concerts follows below). The James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival is sponsored, in part, by The Prudential Foundation and Audible.com.

In addition to the headliner concerts, the Festival will also feature the inauguration of The Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, and the world premiere of a new jazz musical for children, Magic Tree House: A Night in New Orleans based on the much beloved books by best-selling author, Mary Pope Osborne (see below for details on both events).

“This Festival will give Newark and the Arts Center the chance to take center stage in the jazz universe and pay homage to one of the great men of music,” said John Schreiber, NJPAC President and CEO, a longtime friend of the Festival’s namesake. “Jazz is the most democratic of musics: great jazz demands collaboration, respect, listening and creativity among musicians. Moody exemplified all those traits in his life and his playing. The James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival will celebrate Moody’s lifelong spirit of collaboration and unconditional love for humanity.”

“Newark-based WBGO Jazz 88.3FM, the metro area’s only 24 hour jazz source, is pleased to be part of the first annual James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival in Newark,” said Cephas Bowles, President and CEO of WBGO. “The Festival will showcase America’s greatest contribution to world culture – jazz – and Newark’s ongoing commitment to the art form. Because of Newark’s world class transportation system, the city and the Festival are easy-to-reach destinations. WBGO looks forward to jazz fans traveling to Newark’s multiple venues for performances by some of the world’s most outstanding jazz artists.”

“This is just very exciting for all of us,” said Linda Moody, the honoree’s widow. “Moody would be so thrilled with the whole idea. Newark was where his life was. He would also be surprised and probably would have said, ‘Why do they want to name a festival after me?’”

A donation will be made by the Festival to the CFNJ James Moody Jazz Scholarship Fund for Newark Youth.

Additional community events in and around Newark, as well as complete details on The Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition will be announced in May when NJPAC unveils its full 2012-13 season. To date, community partnerships include a WBGO Kids Jazz Concert at the Newark Museum, the 10th anniversary Gala for Jazz House Kids in NJPAC’s Victoria Theater, and other events at Bethany Baptist Church, the Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies and WBGO, as well as an all-star jazz brunch at NJPAC’s new destination restaurant, NICO Kitchen + Bar. The jazz brunch jam session will kick off a new monthly series at NJPAC dubbed Dorthaan’s Place, named after and curated by Newark’s First Lady of Jazz, Dorthaan Kirk, Program Coordinator at WBGO.

Tickets for the Festival, available now, may be purchased by telephone at 1-888-GO-NJPAC (1-888-466-5722), at the NJPAC Box Office at One Center Street in downtown Newark (open Tuesday-Saturday, noon to 6pm, and Sunday, noon to 5pm), or online at http://www.njpac.org.

The James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival:

Mainstage Concerts

Two all-star concerts in NJPAC’s Prudential Hall will be the headline events for The James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival – the first, on Friday, October 19, 2012 at 8pm is titled For Love of Moody: A Jazz Celebration. Moody’s legacy will be celebrated with a night featuring his favorite musicians and friends including George Benson, The Manhattan Transfer and David Sanborn, plus special guests Kenny Barron, Jon Faddis, Jimmy Heath, John Lee, Paquito D’Rivera, Christian McBride, Paul Lieberman, and Todd Coolman, Adam Nussbaum and Renee Rosnes (long time members of Moody’s group).

On Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 8pm, the Festival will feature Miles Davis and Gil Evans: Still Ahead, an all-star recreation of the landmark original Gil Evans arrangements of the classic Miles Davis recordings of Porgy and Bess, Sketches of Spain, and Miles Ahead. The Prudential Hall concert will feature a unique cast of jazz greats including Terence Blanchard on trumpet, bassist Christian McBride, drummer Peter Erskine, tuba master Howard Johnson (a member of the original recording sessions with Davis and Evans), trumpeter Sean Jones and a jazz orchestra under the direction of Vince Mendoza.

“It is an incredible honor to help usher in a new jazz tradition at NJPAC,” said McBride, the Festival’s Artistic Adviser. “We are assembling a spectacular group of top talent that is going to bring the house down, as well as embody the legacy of New Jersey’s own jazz icon and our friend, Mr. James Moody. I am thrilled to be part of it.”

The Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition

From Sarah to Whitney, Newark has been the birthplace and proving ground for great jazz vocalists. As homage to a master, NJPAC will introduce its inaugural Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. An international talent search will culminate in a special concert on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at 3pm in NJPAC’s Victoria Theater by the finalists, with rare concert footage of Sarah Vaughan. Presented as part of NJPAC’s Jazz Roots Series with consulting producer Larry Rosen. Details on contest entrance rules and regulations will be announced in May.

“Our whole family is very excited about the Vocal Competition,” said Paris Vaughan Courtnall, daughter of the legendary singer. “It’s amazing that Newark keeps embracing Sarah over and over again. She obviously had such a love for New Jersey and Newark in particular. She would be just thrilled.”

“It is all kind of full circle,” she added. “If not for a competition, I am not sure where my Mom’s career would have started in the first place.” At the age of eighteen, Vaughan famously wowed the Wednesday Night Amateur Contest audience at the Apollo Theater with a sizzling rendition of “Body and Soul.” The prize was ten dollars and the promise of a weeklong engagement at the Apollo.

“I think it’s wonderful that a young person can be sitting in their bedroom now, enter a contest, and have a dream to be a Sarah or Whitney or Cissy, all greats that came from Newark, New Jersey,” said Courtnall.

The Festival will make a donation in the name of Sarah Vaughan to develop an enhanced jazz vocal training program at Newark Arts High School that will commence in Fall, 2012. Sarah Vaughan was a proud graduate of Arts High.

Magic Tree House: A Night in New Orleans

The Moody Festival will also feature the world premiere of a new jazz musical, Magic Tree House: A Night in New Orleans, based on A Good Night for Ghosts, book #42 in the phenomenally popular Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne.

Created by Osborne’s playwright/musician husband Will Osborne in collaboration with Murray Horwitz (co-creator of the Broadway hit Ain’t Misbehavin’ ) and legendary New Orleans composer Allen Toussaint, the show transports the audience back to 1915 New Orleans, where the streets are filled with music — and the night is filled with ghosts! On the eve of All Saints Day – the most haunted night of the year — beloved Magic Tree House characters Jack and Annie must find a young Louis Armstrong and put him on the path to becoming the king of jazz. Featuring a live band, a cast of skilled performers, and a powerful message about dreams, race, and possibilities, the show introduces young audiences to the magic of music, the thrill of live theater — and the joy of jazz.

Magic Tree House: A Night in New Orleans will play a series of free performances in the Newark Public Schools for all 4,300 of the City’s fourth grade students. Two additional performances for the public will be featured in NJPAC’s Victoria Theater on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 1pm and 4pm.

“It’s a dream come true to bring Magic Tree House and the sound of early jazz to the children of Newark,” said Mary Pope Osborne. “NJPAC and the James Moody Festival are the perfect partners to make this dream happen!”

Jazz House Kids Gala

On Wednesday, October 17, 2012 the Arts Center will host Hitting the High Notes, the 10th anniversary gala event benefitting Jazz House Kids, an acclaimed community-based arts organization with a mission to provide year-round musical, educational, and cultural programs to students in grades K-12, teachers, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds.

Under the leadership of Founder and Executive Director and acclaimed jazz vocalist Melissa Walker, Jazz House Kids has become a nationally recognized organization dedicated to closing the gap in the arts and opening the window for students to cultivate the talent, discipline, skills and principles they need to play, sing, and appreciate America’s original musical art form. Through music, mentoring and education, Jazz House Kids cultivates tomorrow’s community leaders and global citizens so they may build vibrant communities where they live.

“The foundation for the Jazz House Kids was built in this great city a decade ago, with the backdrop of NJPAC and the help of two key organizations, Prudential and WBGO. It is especially gratifying to come full circle and celebrate turning 10 and our shared mission with New Jersey’s preeminent “Jazz House.” We are honored to have been invited by John Schreiber to kick off NJPAC’s inaugural James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival with our star-studded 10th anniversary gala featuring many of our emerging musicians.”

Information on the comprehensive Festival lineup will be announced as part of NJPAC’s 2012-13 season lineup in May.

James Moody

Born in Savannah, Georgia and raised in Newark, James Moody (1925-2010) began his career with Dizzy Gillespie and went on to develop a distinctive style on both tenor and alto saxophone, an unusually rare accomplishment in jazz. He also played soprano saxophone. In the mid-1950s he became one of the first significant jazz flutists.

A National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master and posthumous Grammy winner, Moody joined Gillespie’s big band following a stint in the Air Force. He had his first recording session in 1948 with Blue Note Records and went on to make another two dozen recordings as lead and dozens more as side man with the likes of Gillespie, Milt Jackson, Charles Mingus, Bobby Timmons, Tubby Hayes, and Roberta Gambarini.

His “Moody’s Mood for Love,” became a hit in 1952 and his signature song. In following years, he rejoined Gillespie’s band and worked for a number of years in the Las Vegas Hilton Orchestra backing up artists including Bill Cosby, Elvis Presley, Liberace, and Redd Foxx. His later years were productive, with frequent touring (well into his 80s) and recording and even an acting gig in the 1997 Clint Eastwood film, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

Located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, NJPAC is the sixth largest performing arts center in the United States. As New Jersey’s Town Square, NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the State’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted over 6 million visitors (more than one million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents. Visit http://www.njpac.org for more information.

Programming has been made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, and by Discover Jersey Arts.

NJPAC is a wheelchair accessible facility and provides assistive services for patrons with disabilities. For more information, call 888-GO-NJPAC.

Newark Public Radio, Inc./WBGO JazzRadio 88FM

Founded in 1979, Newark Public Radio, Inc. is a publicly supported cultural institution that champions jazz at WBGO 88.3 FM in Newark, New Jersey and worldwide via wbgo.org. WBGO is the recognized world leader in jazz radio and one of the most respected jazz presenters in the country, and offers award-winning news and innovative children’s programs. Beyond reaching 350,000 weekly listeners (including 17,000 contributing members) on air, online and via mobile devices, WBGO presents live broadcasts from prestigious jazz venues and produces acclaimed programs for NPR heard by millions. WBGO is Jazz Week magazine’s 2010 Major Market Station of the Year.

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Question by Unknown: What is a good free online dating website for christian singles?

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Answer by Nar
Christiansingles.com

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New Xulon Book is Based on Humorous, Real-Life Tales

(PRWEB) March 17, 2012

Lucille Rains’ new book, YA WANNA LAUGH? ($ 15.99, paperback, 978-1-61904-500-2) is a collection of true stories that span the author’s life. They are from letters that were saved as a diary to preserve humorous incidents for personal and family entertainment. Rains’ hope is to reciprocate the laughter to her readers as was brought to her from another author’s humorous essays.

“Humor has the magical power to change lives. My mother is a perfect example of this. She was born at a time when women had no say… Her lot in life was to have every baby possible and to work from dawn to dusk,” states the author. “Two things got her through life successfully– she had a rich spiritual life and a great sense of humor. My book is an extension of her influence in my life.”

Lucille Rains is a professional piano technician. Though she initially pursued a career in jazz on piano and bass, she had to forego this ambition when she became a single parent and the sole breadwinner of a household. Since she had always tuned her own piano, it was a logical move to enter the piano business. Going in and out of so many homes had its own unexpected reward. It not only kept her in touch with the pulse of America, but also brought with it many memorable experiences and stories.

Xulon Press, a division of Salem Communications, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 8,000 titles published to date. Retailers may order YA WANNA LAUGH? through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. The book is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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Christians Make Friends Online According To ChristiaNet Poll

Houston, TX (PRWEB) February 14, 2007

ChristiaNet.com (http://www.christianet.com), the world’s largest Christian portal with twelve million monthly page loads, asked readers to participate in a new poll by answering the question, “Do you prefer to make friends online?” Numerous Believers love to make new Christian friends online. An excited reader writes, “Yes, I love to communicate with others and share Jesus with all!” Bill Cooper, President of ChristiaNet says, “It is possible to meet good Christian people online and more than that, it is also possible for Believers to encourage and minister to one another.” (http://www.christianet.com/christianpenpals/)

Out of 310 participants, 141 responded “yes” to the survey question. Some Believers are finding themselves at home more and have fewer opportunities to meet new people. The Internet is making it possible for these Believers to develop friendships with other Christians. To make friends online is seen by many readers as a unique way to meet, especially when some of these people are located in other countries far away. One Believer wrote, “Over the past eight years I have met hundreds of friends online. I still write to over 100+ people and have been invited everywhere from Africa to Ireland and in between!”

Ninety-six readers prefer making Christian friends face-to-face. One reader portrayed a positive attitude by sharing, “I prefer to make friends, whether online or not, what is important is making friends.” Some of the participants in this group may prefer face-to-face friendships but they aren’t against using the Internet to make friends online. Readers in this group overall seem to be a little more suspicious of acquaintances online simply because they cannot witness body language and feel that it is harder to judge if someone is sincere when they can’t be seen.

Seventy-three participants were unsure about making Christian friends over the Internet. The readers with this group share some of the same concerns as those who answered no to the survey question. One reader shared a concern by stating, “It is good, but most of the time we do not keep them…” It may be a little harder to connect in person with friends that are made online but does that mean that those friendships may not last as long as face-to-face friendships? Some readers think so. For more information, visit: http://www.christianet.com/articles/

About ChristiaNet

ChristiaNet.com (http://www.christianet.com), the world’s largest Christian portal with twelve million monthly page loads, receives around one million visitors per month and has 400,000 email subscribers who have access to an online shopping mall, job bank, Biblical and life application resources, free ecards, Christian blogs and friendship communities.

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A New Book Featuring the Apostolate Work of Modern-Day African Prophet

Springfield, Va. (PRWEB) December 13, 2011

The book Move on, God Got You Covered! has precipitated its own importance through the word of the apostle. As an Apostle of Christ responsible for initiating a belief system and blessed with an astute personality which is reflected in his forward-looking vision and innovatively creative work, Apostle Dr.Kofi Adonteng Boateng, is characterized by buzz words like Amenooo – a catch phrase used by members in the ministry.

With a wide repertoire of blessings to tap from he has achieved personally and by his congregation as well, it is not surprising that Apostle’s work contained in this book brings blessing to people with issues – social or personal; spiritual or physical. Issues such as the modern African Diaspora have also influenced the birth of this book.

However, the pertinent issues like disappointment Immigration dillema, Abandonment, loneliness, I love and care, Child Truancy, Student Failure, Sickness, and Death have been relatively explored in the book. They are discussed as the corollary results of the aforementioned Diaspora. It is as a result of such issues especially for the Africa in the Diaspora.

The author has strongly felt the pull of the book’s influence even before it came into being. It features a never before seen and use of phraseology with anointing scripture quotations from the Bible attractive and influential enough to encourage, teach and uplift people from any form of situation – good or bad. The scenarios, story and folklore/ inspirational hymns applied in to the book are relevant and spiritual. It is the author’s wish that after reading this book, readers will have a leap of faith, develop patience and experience a faculty of redemption as they experience the finger of God upon their lives. Perspectives in life will certainly be changed in Jesus’ name.

For more information on this book, interested parties may log on to http://www.Xlibris.com; http://www.divineprayerline.org

About the Author

Apostle Dr. Kofi Adonteng Boateng is the founder and general over seer of Divine Word International Ministries (DWI) – a charismatic and non-denominational entity. Divine Prayer Line (DPL) forms an integral part of the ministry. It started as a small group and has since had an unprecedented global reach. He is famously known for harnessing technology –domestic and international telephone lines to spread the gospel and win souls for the kingdom of God. Each session of the daily worship records between one thousand and forty thousand members dialing and logging on via phone and internet radio respectively to pray and be blessed by God. He is known to many as the ‘Anointed’ prophet with the special gift of healing, breaking, destroying of yokes; and restoring lives that have been condemned and declared hopeless. His crusade, revivals and conventions have gained unparalleled appeal and success. He has coordinated social and philanthropic work as well as set up a viable welfare system for the members of the ministry.

Move on, God Got You Covered! * by Apostle Dr. Kofi Adonteng Boateng

Publication Date: November 21, 2011

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Question by Abbey loves Jesus: what is your view on dating and courtship for marriage from a Christian perspective?
What would you recommend for your brothers and sisters who have a strong desire for marriage, and are still single?
Anything else you would like to add?

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Answer by Dave P
Join a church that has an active young adults group. Then join another. You could also see if their are any religion classes at a community college. Your prospects will improve if you aren’t wedded to one particular church or brand of christianity.

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Teen Gaming Camp iD Gaming Academy Announces Partnership with GUNNAR Optiks

iD Tech Camps and iD Teen Academies

Campbell, CA (PRWEB) February 22, 2012

Technology education leader iD Gaming Academy recently announced a new partnership with GUNNAR Optiks, manufacturer of advanced computer and gaming eyewear. The partnership will provide all students of iD Gaming Academy’s teen gaming camps with access to computer eyewear for use during the pre-college programs. Students will also have an ongoing opportunity to win a personal pair per program session.

According to iD Gaming Academy CEO, Pete Ingram-Cauchi, the partnership is part of iD’s strategy for staying ahead of the curve. “Technology moves fast. We work hard to keep our curriculum completely up to date – and that includes using the latest products and software. As our students continue working hard, we want to ensure that their health is protected and that their eyes are not strained. To that effect, we’re proud to partner with GUNNAR Optiks to place its computer eyewear for regular use in the classroom.”

The iD Gaming Academy is an intensive pre-college program where student gamers learn the technologies behind their hobbies. In the two-week overnight summer programs, teens learn everything from the basics of how to create video games to level design with the Unreal® Development Kit, 3D modeling and animation with Autodesk® Maya®, programming for the Xbox 360®, and iPhone® and Android™ game development with Unity.

Its intensive curriculum gives students a new perspective on the technology that they use every day, and provides practical experience that sets them apart from peers on college applications. Academy students get a feel for possible future careers through industry guest speakers from Google, Electronic Arts™, and more. They also tour real gaming studios and graduate with industry-standard online portfolios to showcase their work.

“iD Gaming Academy students are our future game developers, designers, and innovators,” says Rob Aarnes, President, GUNNAR Optiks. “As such, we want to ensure that their eyes are protected from exposure to digital screens as early as possible, all while providing an optimized digital learning experience. We’re honored to be working with a leader in pre-college technology education and look forward to helping its students excel.”

Each iD Gaming Academy session, hosted at universities including Stanford, Harvard, Texas Christian University, Vassar College, and Lake Forest College, will end with a student raffle for a free pair of GUNNAR Optiks eyewear. The eyewear creates a more comfortable and rich visual experience, improving visual efficiency, endurance, and recovery, while combating eye fatigue during extended hours of gaming. The eyewear is a technical solution that helps minimize eye fatigue and visual stress while improving contrast, comfort, and focus. The patented I-AMP lens technology is comprised of a proprietary lens material in an advanced geometry tuned for intermediate viewing distance and finished with custom formulated lens filters, tints, and coatings.

Main features of GUNNAR Optiks eyewear lens include:

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    Shape: The highly wrapped, curved lens shape limits air currents near the eyes, creating a higher humidity environment. This increased moisture helps reduce dry eyes and prevent irritation. The lens geometry pre-focuses the light to help support the eye’s natural focusing power to enhance detail for sharper, clearer vision.
    Coatings: The lens coatings are designed to reduce glare and protect the lens. Our coatings include an anti-reflective coating to reduce glare and reflections, and a hard coat that reduces environmental damage and minimizes scratching of the lens material.
    Material: The proprietary lens material is optically pure for the clearest image possible and comprised of lightweight materials for long-haul ergonomics.
    Fit: The lens and frame solution is constructed with the most advanced lightweight, yet durable materials available. With adjustable nose pads and an ergonomically friendly fit, GUNNAR eyewear delivers both comfort and style. The eSPORT collection of advanced gaming eyewear also features interchangeable, headset compatible temples to improve comfort while gaming with GUNNARs and a headset at the same time.

About iD Tech Camps and iD Teen Acadamies

iD Tech Camps is the World’s #1 provider of summer computer camps and technology camps for kids and teens with programs held at 60+ elite universities in the U.S. Summer camps are held at Stanford, Princeton, Yale, UCLA, and other prestigious universities nationwide. Students ages 7-18 create iPhone® apps, 2D and 3D video games, websites with Flash®, C++ and Java programs, 3D models and animations, digital photography, films, robots, and more. There are also 2-week Teen Academies: iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD Visual Arts Academy. Visit http://www.internalDrive.com or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324) for more information.

About GUNNAR Optiks

GUNNAR Optiks, LLC engineers and produces Technology Eyewear, eyeglasses that enhance and work with the human visual system when viewing computer screens and digital devices. GUNNAR, a privately held company, was founded in 2005 and officially launched its Technology Eyewear in the United States in October, 2008. GUNNAR now offers four categories of Technology Eyewear including Advanced Computer Eyewear, Advanced Gaming Eyewear, Premium 3D Eyewear, and Advanced Outdoor Eyewear. For more information, please visit http://www.gunnars.com.

GUNNAR, the GUNNAR logo, and i-AMP are registered trademarks of GUNNAR Optiks, LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. Copyright 2011. GUNNAR Optiks, LLC. All rights reserved.

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