Nitespots: Purgatory
The only thing about downtown Dallas' newest multilevel club that might be considered hellish is the fact that you will inevitably get lost. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing -- with fully stocked bars around every corner and dance floors on almost every level, there's always something fabulous happening, no matter where you end up. If Hell (the real one) is as glitzy and glamorous as Purgatory (the club), sign me up for an eternity.The night I visited, the place wasn't entirely finished. The lowest levels were still under construction, but enough had been accomplished that I could see where the design was headed. The top floors were nearly complete, with just a few random fixes needed here and there.Details Purgatory2208 Main St.214-651-8850The nightclub has multiple levels: Hell, Purgatory, Heaven and Upper Heaven.
And just like in theology, the higher up you try to go, the more restricted the access.The bottom level, Hell, is a tiered basement dance club with a balcony overlooking the lowest area (the Pit). Voyeurism plays a huge role in the design of the club -- there are windows and balconies and ledges everywhere, making it oh-so-easy to observe your prey from a distance before swooping in for the attack. Since this level wasn't quite finished, I only got a cursory glance at it. But I saw the potential.The next level, Purgatory, features a martini bar and a private ladies' lounge. I discovered the ladies' lounge by accident: My date wandered in, hypnotized by the flat-panel TVs and the plethora of women sitting around relaxing without any men to bother them.
He had almost made it back to the powder-room area (where women working for a liquor promotional team were changing clothes) before a bouncer -- yes, girls, this area has its own bouncer -- grabbed him and tossed him out. Now, for him, Heaven is not the upper level of the club -- the ladies' lounge on the Purgatory level is. To roughly 50% of the population, it is the most exclusive VIP room on the planet. To the rest of us, it is the most brilliant concept in nightclubs yet. Girls, think about how many times you've had to stumble over to a bathroom in a nightclub, only to spend 10 to 15 minutes sobering up in a line for one teensy-tiny stall? Hell hath no fury like a woman forced to stand in line in stilettos.
Wel! l, no more -- Purgatory's lounge even has its own bar and bartender.The top two floors, Heaven and Upper Heaven, are drenched in shimmery whites, with heavy-duty spotlights shining everywhere. There's a dance floor in the middle, which those in Upper Heaven can peer down on, and a VIP room to one side. Upper Heaven itself is a ring of curtained VIP booths that big spenders can reserve (and you don't even have to sell your soul).I'm excited to return to Purgatory (OK, that just sounds odd) now that it's fully complete. The design really is amazing -- they've made a conscious effort to avoid pitchfork and halo imagery, depending instead on vivid colors and lighting to evoke the essence of Heaven and Hell. In a place that's all about seeing and being seen, such a beautiful backdrop is a must..
CTL Corporation Introduces Reseller Friendly 42" Plasma ED Television
CTL Corporation announced the introduction of its Nexus? Ex4200 Enhanced Definition 42" Plasma Display Television at the 2005 INTERFACE Conference in Portland, Oregon. With a suggested retail price of under $1989, CTL developed the product as part of it's "Channel First" Program, which is designed to allow independent and specialty CTL resellers the opportunity to compete against multi-national discount chain stores with high quality, feature-rich yet profitable products."We saw an opportunity in the 42" ED Plasma space to offer our resellers a product which they can use to differentiate themselves from the discount chains," said Mike Mahanay, CTL's Director of Marketing. "With the Ex4200, our resellers win by selling a better quality product to their customers at a lower price than the discount chains ? all while maintaining a healthy margin." The Nexus? Ex4200 features a 42" Enhanced Definition 16x9 Plasma screen, a 2000:1 contrast ratio and a super bright 1000cd/m2 brightness rating....
CTL Corporation Introduces Reseller Friendly 42" Plasma ED Television
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Thinking Vertically
I've often wondered why we describe houses and other buildings in terms of square footage. Though we live in a three-dimensional world, when it comes to real estate, only length and width seem relevant. What happened to height, the 3rd dimension? The question becomes more meaningful (and personal), because I'm a six-footer and a professional organizer.One of my greatest challenges as an organizer, is changing the way clients think about and use s-p-a-c-e. We seem to have a big disconnect. Everything we own is three dimensional, yet when it comes to placement and storage, the person on the street thinks in terms of floor space - two dimensions.
Look around the average home and it's obvious that outside of the kitchen, most of our things are stored from the floor up. For example:
- A 19" TV roughly measures 19" wide, 17" high, and 18" deep. It's fair to say that most people we meet automatically put their TVs on a stand, or dresser, which pretty much makes the space above...
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Panasonic Vacuum Cleaners ? Advanced Technological Cleaning Power!
Panasonic vacuum cleaners might suffer somewhat from the popularity of the company's electronic devices besides vacuum cleaners, such as TVs and other entertainment equipment, but those in the know understand that Panasonic vacuum cleaners offer a great vacuum clean at a reasonable price. With a great selection of both Panasonic upright vacuum cleaners and canister models, this is a vacuum brand that is unlikely to disappoint.
Fitted with the same range of technological features found on their other electronic products, Panasonic vacuum cleaners offer what is arguably the best range of technological tools available in today's vacuum market. With features such as dirt sensors and automatic adjustment when you vacuum certain surfaces, Panasonic vacuum cleaners display the technological prowess that the company is famous for.
Panasonic vacuum cleaners have a style of cleaner to suit almost every household's needs.
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Best LCD TVs
Buying an LCD TV is more of an art than a purchase. Originally LCD TVs were available in only smaller sizes, but now they are available in sizes as big as 50 inches. Whether big or small screen, LCD TVs suffer from certain flaws: they have lower contrast ratios, slower refresh rates and narrow viewing angles. Despite that, if certain precautions are taken, you could end up with the best LCD TV in the market.
Currently Sony, LG, Samsung, Panasonic, Philips, Sharp are the bigger brands in the LCD TV market. Even computer monitor manufacturers like Dell and Gateway have made a foray into the LCD TV market.
But a big brand name does not ensure that the TV is the best. Even reputed companies purchase monitors and other parts from other countries to save on costs. This affects the overall quality of the TV. It is essential to check out the TV while it is in the showroom before buying.
One thing to consider is the aspect ratio. Some widescreen LCD TVs boast...
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How To Tell If It's A Swell Motel
Lately, I've been doing a lot of traveling in connection with my writing. The past three weekends alone I've driven to Sylva, North Carolina, Louisville, Kentucky, and Destin, Florida. Overall, I'm holding up reasonably well, except for the fact that my rear end is starting to closely resemble the upholstery pattern of my car seats. I've also learned that you don't want to drink a twenty-four ounce Diet Mountain Dew in a plastic bottle just before you drive up to Atlanta. Doing that can give the term, "the Foggy Mountain Two Step," a whole new meaning.
When you travel a lot it gives you the opportunity to stay in motels. Lots of motels. And I'm learning very quickly which ones are the good ones and which ones are the ones you need to avoid like a polecat. Believe me, even in this day in time there are as many fleabag motels as there are fire ants, and if you're not careful you can easily find yourself in one. Like the one I found myself in recently where the showerhead was level...
How To Tell If It's A Swell Motel
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TMG Films Has Acquired the Rights to Michele McPhee's Bestseller ?Mob Over Miami?
Los Angeles, CA /Miami Beach, FL (ContentDesk) August 4, 2004 -- The long awaited film based on the life of Chris Paciello, a Staten Island street thug who became the king of South Beach nightlife, is slated for production in January 2005 in Miami and New York. With elements of Scarface, Miami Vice, The Sopranos, and Donnie Brasco, the 90 minute feature film, "The King of Clubs" tells the true and unbiased story of Paciello, who made world headlines when he was arrested in 1999 in connection...
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?The Basic Clothing Every Camper Needs?
The motto of an experienced camper is "Be Prepared". This motto rings true, especially if you are going to camp in an area where the temperatures can become cold. Bringing the appropriate camping gear can be a balancing act; you don't want to bring too much camping gear as it will weigh you down. On the other hand, you don't want to not have enough camping gear and be stuck freezing in the dead of night. Following is camping gear that you should wear to ensure that you will be prepared and...
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Looking For A Tanning Bed For Cheap?
If you want a tanning bed for cheap there are different ways to go about the project. A tanning bed for cheap may not be as difficult as you think.One way to find a tanning bed for cheap is to check tanning bed salons and see if they are ready to upgrade. You may be able to find a tanning bed for cheap if the salon is getting rid of the older models.Another suggestion if you are looking for a tanning bed for cheap is to put an ad in the paper. Sometimes you can put an ad in the local paper and...
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Your Credit Report, A little Improvement Can Go A Long Way.
You may think you have a marvelous credit report, be cautious of the mistake factor. Just as you receive mail with your name and address misspelled, your credit report can have errors just like anything else. Whether it is someone's typing over site, out of date info or even mistaken identity, errors go on more regularly than we all can imagine. According to the FTC, both the credit reporting agency and the establishment that provided the information to the credit reporting agency have duties...
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Tips on finding the best prices on airlines tickets for cheap flights.
Finding the right priced airlines tickets for cheap flights is an important part of travel these days. There are many, many different options for you to take advantage of when trying to locate cheap airfare. First of all I recommend that, if possible, when planning your trip try to be flexible as to when you want to go. If you can be flexible with your schedule and have a couple of different departure and return dates in mind, you're more likely to find airlines tickets for cheap flights that...
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