Posted on February 17, 2013 by David Berkowitz, Editor in Chief.

2013 GIGAFLASH Unique and Custom USB Drives

According to GIGAFLASH–>

Do you want to enhance your corporate image and the popularity of your brand name?

At the digital era, information is flooding and we only can read the information selectively. How can
we attract our target to read your message specifically? It is our aims to provide the solution.

We always focus on developing custom made USB flash drive. All of our USB flash drive is custom made with specific shape or printing. When this USB flash drive is arrived your target hand, your target can get your company image or your message at the 1st sight. This 1st image will give a deep impression to your target and enhance your corporate image. Additionally, some information can be pre-stored inside the USB flash drive. It is a new way to distribute your advertising material to replace printed material. It is cost effectively and environmental friendly. If you think that it is not enough, we also can use power from mobile internet to level up your advertisement, the promotion power will be increase extraordinary.

Boost your company popularity, enhance corporate image and save the environment will be always our goal. Let’s “Image
extension”.

I recently ran into GIGAFLASH at CES 2013. They manufacture and design unique and interesting flash drives.

I found them to be quite intriguing and a great promotional product potentially.

I contacted them as was sent an 8gb spark plug thumb drive. I found it to be well crafted, and it attracted quite a bit of attention as well.

If you ever need a unique and interesting thumb drive for a gift or for marketing, these products are definitely worth considering for their fine and uniquely designed products.

They can be located at –> http://www.zida.com/ <--- Here are some images of the spark plug shaped product that I had the opportunity to test and evaluate. It would be a great product to sell in an auto parts store or a big box retailer. Product Image -->

Packaging Image #1–>

Packaging #2–>

Packaging #3–>

Spark Plug Thumb Opened to use as a thumb drive–>

Spark Plug Thumb Opened to use as a thumb drive another view–>

They are new to the market but offer very nice products. I hope for the best for them and their excellent products.

Posted on February 15, 2013 by David Berkowitz, Editor in Chief.

Review: Tubus Bluetooth Speaker by Omicron International

Our first review of the day is of the Tubus Bluetooth speaker system by Omicron International whose website can be accessed from the link below. I ran into the company at CES 2013 and was quite impressed immediately with their products.

http://www.omicroninternational.com

: omicron International

To begin here is a product video from youtube with regards to the Tubus Bluetooth Speaker system:

Watch this video on YouTube.

Here are the specifications of the product as well as the included accessories–>

Tubus Portable Bluetooth Speaker and Handsfree Device
Description:
The Tubus multifunction speaker is a unique and powerful speaker system for your iPod product. Providing 5.2W
of power, the speaker gives rich sound quality. It is perfect for home, office and travel use. It charges your iPod
while it’s docked and plugged into the AC adapter; and 4 AAA batteries give you freedom from power outlets for hours
at a time!
The full function remote allows you to operate your Tubus Speaker from up to 10 feet without ever having to leave your
seat!
• Unique space saving shape, built-in digital amplifier, and optimized equalization settings enhance your
listening experience.
• Charging and playing capabilities for any device with bluetooth capability
• Finer bass quality than other portable speakers 5.2W
• Loud and Clear sound
• Volume Control
• Power On/Off switch
• Interchangeable faceplates for all iPod models
Technical Specs:
Frequency Response 100Hz-20kHz
Power Output: 5.2W (2X2.6W)
Line In Sensitivity: 600mv
Power Adapter: A/C 110v-240v (50Hz-60Hz)
S/N: 55dB
Channel Balance- + 1dB
Dimensions: 7 3/8in (L) x 1 7/8in (W) x 1 7/8in(H)
Power Supply: 9 VDC or 4 AAA batteries,
Remote Control Distance: 10 ft
Certificate: FCC, CE
Patent No.: US D570,847S

What’s in the Box?
Tubus Speaker System
AC adapter
User Manual
Remote Control

Our overview–>

If you are a retailer who are considering products for inclusion in your store or online site, the packaging is quite nice as see by the photos below:

Packaging view #1

Packaging View #2

Packaging #3

I was very impressed with the initial experience of opening the box, and setting up the product.

The Tubus blue tooth speaker is very nicely designed and it has great sound quality. It is also very easy to use and set up.

It includes a remote control to adjust the functions of the device as well. The speaker can be plugged into the wall or it also can be operated on Triple A Batteries.

It also includes a line in cable to directly connect the device to a mp3 player or any other device with a headphone jack.

Pictures of the product:–>

Product View # 1–>

Product View # 2–>

Product View # 3–>

Tubus Bluetooth speaker #3

Product videos:–>
Video #1–>

Watch this video on YouTube.

Video #2–>

Watch this video on YouTube.

Wrap up and Conclusion:

I would like to thank Omicron International for the opportunity to review this fine product.

I am impressed by it overall. The Tubus Bluetooth portable speaker offers nice sound quality and design, plus it is quite easy to operate. I played a variety of media through it and was quite impressed overall. The design is quite nice as well.

One thing that would be a nice add on in the future to the product would be a mini subwoofer or rechargeable batteries.

I would definitely recommend use of the product with a tablet, ipad, iphone, Blackberry or Android device for use in the office for a presentation or in the class room for the educational user.

If you or anyone you know wants to purchase on of the fine devices here is a link from Amazon–>

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=tubus%20by%20omicron

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Your faithful aspie editor, David J. Berkowitz 2-15-2013

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Posted on January 17, 2013 by David Berkowitz, Editor in Chief.

The first Autism Light post of 2013 about Joel Manzer From Autisable!!

I am a huge fan of Autisable. I saw a nice article on Autisable and Joel Manzer on Newsle today.

Here is a highlight and summary that is quite nice.

Joel Manzer writes this about the mission and origins of Autisable.

When my son was diagnosed with autism, we searched online for an open source blogging community that we would show daily life with autism. By open source, I mean one where someone didn’t have to sign up to join to read information. I’ve been blogging on Xanga.com for many years, and one day I was in a discussion with the people at Xanga.com and through that was birthed Autisable.com. Our mission is rather basic, to promote discussion of autism. We don’t take a stance on a specific viewpoint or concept about it, but want to provide an environment where people can share their ideas and journey. Like our tag line says, “Real blogs from people tackling the puzzle of autism” (Source).

A link to the original article–>

https://newsle.com/article/0/54894845/

A Video by Mr. Manzer from Youtube–>

Watch this video on YouTube.

: autisable another fine blog

http://www.autisable.com

Posted on January 16, 2013 by David Berkowitz, Editor in Chief.

CES 2013 The Best in relation to potential benefit for autism Education!!

KIDZ GEAR WINS 2013 LEARNING® MAGAZINE TEACHERS CHOICE AWARD

Wins for Excellence in Classroom Products

January 16, 2013, El Dorado Hills, CA — Kidz Gear www.GearForKidz.com, the award-winning Grown-up Performance, Built for Kids! brand, announced today that KidzControl Volume Limited Headphones for Kids has won the 2013 Learning Magazines Teachers Choice Award for Excellence in Classroom Products.

Learning Magazine recognized the Kidz Gear KidzControl Volume Limited Headphones for Kids as one of the most outstanding classroom recommended products of 2013 in the School Supplies Category. Kidz Gear won the award because it is a perfect tool for helping teachers in the multimedia educational process of all children. Compatible with audio devices that use a 3.5mm (1/8) audio jack, the Kidz Gear headphones work with MP3 players, iPads, iPods and even standard DVD and CD players all of which are playing a larger role in classrooms today.

The Choice for Teachers Nationwide with Kidz Gear Gear Up For Education! Purchase Program

We are honored to win the Teachers Choice Award for our KidzControl Volume Limited Headphones, said Jack Peterson, VP Sales and Marketing, Kidz Gear. Combined with our Gear Up For Education! Purchase Program, we have certainly become a new choice for teachers nationwide. Along with excellent teachers, children need good equipment and Kidz Gear is here with the goods!

KidzControl Volume Limit Technology

All Kidz Gear headphones feature the proprietary KidzControl Volume Limit Technology. The technology works by limiting the volume to approximately 80% of the maximum volume output capable from the audio devices in the market today. KidzControl Volume Limit Technology delivers a safe volume limited listening experience for children of all ages. Ergonomically designed with soft padded child-sized ear-cups and high-quality audio components, the KidzControl Volume Limited Headphones for Kids are value priced at only $19.99.

Kidz Gear is the Brand Adults Want and Kids Love

Kidz Gear headphones are not toys, but adult products built for kids. Manufactured with the same high-quality, high-performance consumer electronics components found in adult headphones, Kidz Gear headphones are designed to solve the never-ending battle between a childs desire for his or her parents things and the parents fear of them destroying an expensive item. KidzControl Volume Limited Headphones for Kids are available immediately, priced at $19.99, from U.S. retailers, such as Target and InMotion Airport Stores. They are also available directly at www.GearForKidz.com, Amazon.com and other fine online retailers.

About Learning Magazine Teachers Choice Awards

For 19 years, the Learning Magazine Teachers Choice Awards have heralded the very best in classroom-tested, teacher-recommended products. Each year, a nationwide panel of teacher-judges names the standouts in books, classroom supplies, educational games, websites, and moreeverything you need for your classroom. For more information, see: http://www.theeducationcenter.com/tec/afc/learning/lrn_tca_class_home/go.do

About Kidz Gear

Incorporated in 2001, San Ramon, California Supply and Beyond, LLC is the exclusive manufacturer of the Kidz Gear brand of products and accessories. The Kidz Gear brand was created by founder and mother Laurie Peterson with the purpose of developing a line of products and accessories with adult features, performance and quality but with ergonomic and economic sizes, styles and prices for children. The Kidz Gear product line has received rave reviews and awards from various Mothers Group Organizations and industry publications. The company is continually focused on bringing more products to market that support the companys mission Grown-Up Performance, Built for Kids!

For more information visit www.GearForKidz.com, email: [email protected] or phone: (877) Kidz-Gear.

Posted on January 14, 2013 by David Berkowitz, Editor in Chief.

BEST OF CES 2013-REPLAYXD AND THEIR EXCITING HD CAMERA’S A PREVIEW!!

: Replay XD

While I was at CES 2013, I spent 3 days trying to find products that really impressed me in their quality and design.

I really liked ReplayXD’s products!!

Here is a video highlighting their products:

Watch this video on YouTube.

Here is a second video of their products in action!!

Watch this video on YouTube.

Here is a video from our friends at Engadget–>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/09/replay-xd1080-promises-to-capture-your-exteme-activities-without/

: Replay XD!!!

So far I am very impressed by the company, their people and their products. I am looking forward to testing and reviewing their products for real.

Posted on January 13, 2013 by David Berkowitz, Editor in Chief.

An anthem for Autism from Youtube by BJ McKelvie and he talks about autism as well.

Watch this video on YouTube.

This one sums it up, even though I am high functioning it speaks to the feeling of being lost, confused that many feel!!

This one is nice too from BJ McKelvie!!

Watch this video on YouTube.

Posted on December 13, 2012 by David Berkowitz, Editor in Chief.

A treatise on Android OS

Posted on December 11, 2012 by David Berkowitz, Editor in Chief.

How to Use Art to Break Down Barriers When Teaching Autistic Children

: Arts for people with autism

Working with autistic children presents an array of challenges for both therapists and parents. However, certified art therapists can really help these individuals. Their methods are not techniques that just anyone can employ though, as art therapists know a great deal about development, health, psychology and art. These techniques are not just for anyone to try, but learning about what these professionals do can be extremely beneficial to those of us who have loved ones living with Autism. Here are some common methods.

House Tree Person
House Tree Person, otherwise known as HTP, is a method that many art therapists use to analyze the drawings of their clients. Essentially, children draw a house on one piece of paper, a tree on a second piece of paper and a person on another piece of paper. From the details or lack thereof used to create these drawings, art therapists can analyze their lives.

Collage Projects
Another popular method employed by art therapists is the construction of collages. Some therapists will provide a certain medium and specific themes that the youngsters must use. For example, an art therapist might ask children to use items found in nature – pine cones and leaves for example, to create a representation of their favorite playground or their backyard at home. Other therapists will provide a range of mediums and tools while asking young ones to create any picture that they wish.

Free Drawing
Here is a method in which, as the name implies, the autistic children have a lot of freedom when it comes to what they would like to draw. Basically, art therapists provide them with paper and tools for drawing, and then the children create a picture in a specified amount of time. Now, you might assume that the therapist analyzes only the actual images put on the paper. However, the therapist will also look at how color was used or how accurately the drawings represent reality. When it comes to art therapy, it’s not about a one-size-fits-all method that works for everyone.

Group Work
Building teamwork skills is an important part of art therapy, and it’s really crucial for autistic children. They tend to have problems when it comes to social development, so any opportunity to work with a group is really excellent. In group settings, they might all be contributing one piece to the drawing. Depending upon the functioning level of the children and their age, a leader might be helping them out with the process. At the end, the art therapist has accomplished his or her task by breaking down walls that the youngsters might have built up toward one another. They can see that teamwork actually has some really positive outcomes, and they need not always be fearful or anxious about working with others.

Megan Ryan writes about health, human development and more. A home nurse, her proudest piece is on the Top 10 Most Affordable Online RN to BSN Programs.

Posted on December 11, 2012 by David Berkowitz, Editor in Chief.

Art Therapy for High-Functioning Autism: How to Get Started

: www.thearts4autism.com

Coping with a condition such as autism is a challenge that many of us and many of our loved ones face. However, so many strategies exist to make life easier for those of us in this camp. Many haven’t heard of it, but art therapy is one of them, and with this great new tool, you can very much help the special high-functioning autistic person in your life find an excellent therapist. Here’s what you need to know.

Check Educational Background
Art therapy is not a subject into which people merely leap. In fact, most have to earn at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field, but many go on to pursue their master’s as well. When meeting with art therapists, verify proof of their degree and ask what experiences they had in college or grad school. Many of them will have completed internships, so they have real life experience upon entering the workforce, and it’d be prudent to find out how relevant their assignment was to the situation of your friend or family member.

Working with Students
As most people know, paying for health and medical procedures is quite expensive. Not everyone can afford these extra therapists (and many have insurance plans that don’t cover this kind of treatment). However, there is a way to still enjoy these services. As mentioned above, many art therapy students are required to intern at local hospitals or other care facilities once or twice. If you cannot afford a traditional therapy program, ask your hospital or local college if interning students are allowed to offer therapy to your loved one for free or a reduced price. This does not mean that all training art therapists will be able to do so. It depends on your state, local educational institutions and more.

Space
Parents who have high functioning autistic children might be inclined to hang around during the art therapy sessions. If the therapists request that they do, or both parties have a mutual agreement that such an arrangement is best, then they should. However, in quite a number of instances, people might tense up if a parent is nearby. A therapist might also notice that the patient is not eager to discuss certain issues with a parent present in the room. Therefore, it is often better to leave them alone – anything that you need to be aware of will be made known to you. Space is healthy – never forget this.

Don’t Diagnose
After you have observed a couple of the art therapy techniques, you might assume that you can use these methods at home. For example, you might see an art therapist explain how a drawing of a house has a particular significance in someone’s life. You go home and try to apply the same theory to another person or try to replicate this with your loved one. However, that analysis on the part of a therapist is comprised of many components. Only professionals can truly recognize these for they really are.So many treatment options exist for individuals living with autism. Art therapy is especially helpful though, because it allows patients to put together images and engage in crafts. In other words, this means they are having fun, expressing themselves and also (hopefully) healing. Those who have tried this method largely support its use, and it might be helpful to speak with some who have already tried this track.

Jennifer Banks writes about health, addiction and therapy. She works from and writes for http://www.delrayrecoverycenter.com.