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Creating a modern bedroom is easier than you think. First, consider starting at the heart of the room and pick just the right modern bed. Finding the right bed can be a task in itself, but Platform Beds offer a modern flare that traditional beds do not. Most beds today do not need box springs, as they seem to be a thing of the past. Today's modern bedrooms have a ton of options, and can be just as functional as they are stylish. Less is more in modern decor, and the biggest thing revolves around quality. Solid wood beds are becoming the social norm once again compared to the 80's and 90's where we were continuously looking for a cheaper alternative. Textures are one of the biggest things to look for in a modern platform bed today. Nightstands, dresser and armoires are becoming just as visually stunning as the beds themselves, packed with options like soft close drawer systems, and velvet lining. Today's hottest designs coupled with new technology has never bee...

As the Tron Legacy movie is fast approaching, people are getting more and more excited about the movie. As excitement builds, so do people’s idea about making their own DIY Tron costumes , for the next party that deserves such a costume. The first thing to figure out, is how they can make this costume glow just like the movie. One thing to note, these are not special effects, there actually is a product that will allow your costume to glow and available at a price everyone can afford. Soon after the announcement of Tron, EL Wire has made headlines in many places, as this technology is allowing others to make their very own glowing clothing. People wanting to make these oufits on their own prior to finding this out, figured that such a task was nearly impossible, having to spend 100’s of dollars on their own costume. Would you get excited if you could make your own Glow in the Dark Tron costume for less than $75? I figured anyone would! In the movie, Tron Legacy, they use spec...

Electric Optics LED Headphones are the perfect stocking stuffer for your active friends and family. Sure to impress even the person who has everything. These headphones are great for working out, and going on evening runs. How do they work? Electric Optics EL Wire Headphones run off of an internal rechargeable battery, that has 2 glow modes. Let it run a constant glow, or have it dance to the music you're playing.  iPod style headphones stay in your ears during your workout and have an easy clip that allows you to clip to your shirt, armband, or shorts. Don't want them to glow, but still want to use the headphones? Feel free to use them with or without the glow. Comes in 4 colors; Blue, Green, Orange, and Pink. Pick some up today and make your workout safer, and brighter! Buy a Great Stocking Stuffer Today! Electric Optics EL Wire Headphones     Related articles Stocking stuffer review: iMainGo X portable speaker (gadling.com) What's Cooler Than E...

Great Article about Burning Man and proposed Theme camps and their Banned Counterparts. Burning Man Proposed Theme Camp "Banned" Ideas

Image via Wikipedia Next year, trick or treat safer with EL Wire . Lighting up for Halloween is important because it makes you safer among the increasing traffic throughout our neighborhoods. EL Wire makes you visible, gives you a competitive edge among other costumes, and looks awesome at night. Read more on how to Trick or Treat Safer With EL Wire Related articles "Urban Trick or Treat: Where to Trick or Treat in Vancouver" and related posts (insidevancouver.ca)

A few years ago, it was very rare to find anyone at all wearing EL Wire or Laser Wire Costumes at a costume party. Nowadays, you can find a handful of people using it in the most unique ways. EL Wire has become a commodity and status symbol around seasoned party goers, and is becoming increasingly popular. Check out our favorite costume seen this year at Del Mar's Heaven and Hell Party.

Image via Wikipedia Great news! Over the coming months Ellumiglow.com and Flowtoys are teaming up to bring you some exciting new Event Lighting . These products will enhance your club lighting experience, make you safer at night and even keep your friends together at festivals. Going to Coachella, Lollapalooza , or Ibiza ? Check back often to Ellumiglow.com as we have some amazing products that will impress all. Pick up a flowtoy for your friends or family as they make great stocking stuffers, and bachelor and bachelorette party gifts. Available in many colors, flowtoys are some of the coolest night time products available. Want to find out who's going to Coachella this year? So do we, and the lineup's not out yet. Let us know your thoughts about your favorite groups and we will do everything we can to make that happen. Related articles by Zemanta Who Should Headline Coachella 2011? (stereogum.com)

If anyone is looking for a neat event to do the weekend of September 25th, go checkout the annual event in Santa Monica, called Glow. Glow is a non-profit event from dusk-to-dawn which features artists from around the world that engages audiences to explore and experience new dimensions in art and lighting. Visit http://www.glowsantamonica.com for more information on the event. Event starts at dusk on September 25th and goes until the next morning. Oh, and tickets are FREE.

Step into the EL Wire Vortex The Man Burns in 39 days! Glowing nirvana is about to commence and everyone prepares the same way... Well everyone except us. If you still need EL Wire before the big day, let us know and tell us what it's for. We have plenty of every color and are preparing to do so throughout the Burning Man Festival season. Well, that's the plan anyway. Each year we try to double our Burning Man preparations, in hopes to fulfill more Burner's delights. So let us know what you need, place your orders online and let the glowing begin!

The Chinese have given us so much, and now they are at it again. Using my iPhone as a translator, I am able to know exactly what they are saying! Well, not really, but it's pretty funny even if you're like me and don't know any Chinese at all. Make your own light sabers with EL Wire, or check out the Laser Lights .

 The masters at Kiwi&Pom have made the impossible... well possible. And not only possible, but took a giant leap forward in EL Wire Innovation & Design. The "Disco Chair" is made from over 600 feet of electroluminescent wire ... And yes, that is 600 feet. The chair when activated, glows a gorgeous rainbow, and even has a "disco" setting that allows the chair to flicker like it's dancin'!

I know this is not the typical entry you would expect, but I have been asked enough this soccer season why free kicks and corner kicks seem to be so poor this World Cup? All the announcers seem to have a certain stigma about set pieces where these are the most dangerous plays in the game. And typically they are correct.... Not this Tournament. But why? Nearly every player in the World Cup plays for a club team, where they practice day in and day out throughout the year. Many players end their training sessions with set piece training, whether it be taking them, or defending. When you have certain club secrets that you have found work well with your club, an easy way to broadcast those secrets to the World is the largest stage on the Planet. The World Cup. Why give up your most precious secrets to everyone to use? A secret is not so secret when everyone know about them so some of the best secrets are not used throughout the Tournament. Also, many clubs have a different mentality abo...

Have you ever found yourself motivated as all getup during work to go home and get a great workout in, only to get home and wonder where the daylight went? Did that get your workout mojo working in the opposite direction, and instead you sat in front of the TV rather than working out? Wouldn't it matter if it was perpetually bright out? But what if you could preserve your daily life of your 9-5 job and continue to come home for your afternoon/evening jog in spite of the brightness outside? The diminishing sun might typically rule you out from exercising as a result of basic safety concerns, or just because you cannot see.  But those times are no longer... EL Wire has come to the rescue (yet again)! Today, technological innovation has once more come through and made it achievable to excite your nights once again! Now you can find EL wire headphones to guarantee your safety and help with your vision when you go jogging in the evening.   The new EL Wire Headphones can fea...

Below is a helpful list to help Fellow Burners out in their preparation for the best week of the year. This is not an extensive list, so if you think of anything that should be included on this list, feel free to comment below.  If you are a Playa Virgin… ­ It is extremely HOT during daylight hours: and it gets COLD at night. You want to wear as little as possible during the day and a big fur coat with boots at night There ain’t nothin' out where we’re going – nothing lives out there except 40,000 insane people once a year. So, bring everything you need to live. They only sell ice, lemonade and coffee. ­ DUST gets everywhere!! Don’t bring anything that you don’t want permanently covered in playa dust ­ There is no such thing as over-the-top - the more, the bigger, the gaudier, the better! Go nuts and wear the craziest things you can conjure up in your mind. If it can be decorated, then decorate it!!! ­ If you think you’re too shy to wear something or do som...

These days smart phone technology changes faster than some people change their underwear. First 2G takes the world by storm with the original iPhone. Then every company jockies for position for the number 1 spot with 3G Technology. Now, companies are hanging on to weeks as they do everything in their power to release their latest 4g phone before the iPhone (smart phone killer) comes into play. Even though AT&T may not even have the 4G technology for the rest of the year, the new iPhone 4G is the most sought after device in phone history. In their first release, the new iPhone 4G's sold over 600,000 devices in a single day. Setting history, Apple and AT&T decided to put the second wave off about a month or so to give their factories time to create the second wave of devices. Compared to the 3GS release a year ago, the 4G iPhone's sold 10x the amount. We will wait and see until the new phone releases and we can see the device in action, but knowing the release of prev...

EL Wire is a great new product that glows when an electrical charge is applied to it. This is a quick guide to answer some Frequently Asked Questions. If you have any of your own, feel free to post in the comments or send us an email to info@ellumiglow.com. Q: What is EL Wire? A: EL Wire is a decorative, flexible wire that glows similar to old school neon tube lights. The main difference is Electroluminescent Wire comes from the element phosphor, whereas neon comes from, well, neon. EL Wire can be bent, cut, knotted, and spliced together and generates no heat when charged. It can be taped, glued or sewn to nearly any surface. Neon can't claim any of those traits. Q: Will EL Wire Electrocute Me? A: No. EL Wire when a charge is applied, sends a safe voltage throught the wire. It may tingle if non-sealed ends are touched, however it will not do any damage to the skin or body. Q: How Hot is EL Wire? A: Not Even. Unlike many other lighting sources, EL Wire doesn't get hot w...

EL Wire is starting to become more and more popular as times goes on. As people are starting to see other uses for EL Wire, Hollywood picks it up and runs with it. The new movie TRON by Disney has some amazing uses for EL Wire which is sure to attract more people over the next year to this still up and coming technology. Here is a shout out to Tron and the costuming department at Disney. Nice job!

With every action there is an equal or positive reaction. Or that’s how the phrase should go. I have been talking enough about what EL Wire is, what it is capable of, and why you should douse yourself in it. This time I would mention some of the limitations of the wire. This is not meant to persuade you to buy, however inform you so you know what to expect. Durability. Most EL Wire is fairly delicate. Other than the super pull wire (available via special order only), most EL Wire is not meant to have a high tinsel strength. Although EL Wire can be bent, cut, and twisted, EL Wire should not be installed where you will see repeated flexing, such as around knees or elbows. This will over time, cause the copper wire to break thus providing you with no light. EL Wire can be repaired, but you will lose some length with every cut. Finding applications where not a lot of movement is used is generally your best bet. Hats, bras, signs, stages and dark walkways are all great places for EL Wir...

After seeing a few items that were left out, we realized a few other pertinent information should be told about EL Wire Drivers and EL Wire Inverters . The main difference between a Driver and an Inverter are drivers are generally hand held. Drivers are common to battery packs or any portable device that makes your EL Wire glow. You will notice them in EL Wire Glasses, bracelets, and many different sized battery packs. On the flipside, Inverters generally have a AC or wall unit that it plugs into, in order for the EL Wire to glow. The Inverter changes the energy given from the wall into a smaller, usable dosage for the proper length of EL Wire. This keeps your EL Wire lasting the longest it possibly can, while also making sure that it is as bright as can possibly be. Without the inverter, EL Wire will be just as bright, but will transfer too much energy causing the EL Wire to short, or go through a more rapid lifespan. The correct size for your project can make a big difference w...

You guessed it... Nothing! Remyx LED Headphones are a brand new product just hitting the market and people absolutely love them. What are they you ask? Read on... As summer is fast approaching, many people realize that it also means swimsuit weather is right around the corner… again. We all want to get out and exercise but we still don’t have the daylight required after we get home from work. There’s nothing more de-motivating than going out in the dark by yourself. Would you be interested in finding a more permanent solution to your running needs, no matter the daylight outside? A new technology has come up that makes it possible to light up your nighttime run. Glow headphones are a thing of the future, that allows you to listen to music, while enabling cars, bikes, and oncoming runners to spot you from a mile away… Literally. EL Wire Headphones, called Electric Fonix use the latest technology which threads speaker wire and glow wire in one, creating a fantastic, fun new product ...

Ever wanted to grow up in a laser house, with laser children, with a red picket laser fence? Or wonder how you could get your living room to look like the latest video game? Designers United Visual Artists us this as a tribute to the 10th Anniversary of broadband in the UK. Imagine this after a Tiesto show. This installation is said to have 148 laser wire across six rooms. While the room is completely nonfunctional, it sure does add something to the imagination.  Sitting or watching the Boob Laser is not happening, but still pretty neat to think about.

What is the deal with EL Wire Drivers and EL Wire Inverters anyway? I don’t get what the issue with them is and why I need to use them. Well, that's what I hear quite often. People seem to use the two terms, "drivers" and "inverters" synonymously. EL Wire Drivers are basically the lifeblood or the source of the wire’s power. Think about powering a lamp inside your house. Would you expect the light to turn on without plugging it in? Well, that would be nice… I would too, but in today’s world that doesn’t happen... Yet. Drivers send power and regulate the amount of power that are used to power your wire. Having too much power in your driver will send too much voltage throughout the wire and cause the element phosphor to break down more rapidly. This will cause your EL Wire to burn out quicker. Let me say, EL Wire does last a long, long time. However using the right amount of power for your application, will not only make your wire lasting the longest amount o...

Electroluminescent Wire (EL Wire) is one of the newest lighting technologies on the planet. Its unique qualities are unmatched by many and it is much cheaper per lumen than pretty much anything on earth. In a nutshell, EL Wire is a glowing wire that is similar in size to a standard speaker wire. It comes in a number of different thicknesses, can glow about as bright as you can stand, and uses so little energy that it can be powered by common AA batteries or even common watch batteries. It can also be bent to nearly any shape imaginable. Electroluminescent Wire is made from the element phosphor which is what makes the wire glow. When put to a power source, the phosphor element conducts the energy from the power source and emits one of the brightest lights we have seen. Unlike neon lights or halogen lights, the wire stays cool to the touch even when lit for hours. EL Wire comes in 10 different vibrant colors, and is starting to pop up all across the world, from movie theaters, to ne...