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This is one of those topics that seem harder than it actually is. Here's how it works nightclubs are in business to make money and many of them turn to club promoters to pack the house. Promoters bring people, increased sales, hype and if all goes right lots of door charges, table and bottle service, and alcohol sales. The second objective of club promoters are to help make a night fun and gather a following that return on a regular basis.

You’re a single bro, looking to launch professionally while also enjoying yourself. Where do you go to have it all? According to Forbes, your best bet is the ATL. Atlanta defeated the rest of the Top 10 Best Cities For Single People in the 2008 rankings. The methodology uses data such as job growth, cost of living solo, culture, online dating, nightlife, popularity (coolness, determined by market research), and number of singles living in the city.

Fashion Week 2008 has come and gone, and we’re all a little wiser for it. Here were the hottest hits on the New York runways this season:

What do you think of when you think of Dunkin’ Donuts? Chances are, you might be envisioning a hot, stimulating cup of coffee instead of a sugary treat. That’s because a few years ago, CEO Jon Luther led the brand through a fundamental change. Instead of being known as a food-based business, the focus shifted to beverages.

Seductive imagery, captivating characters, and compelling storylines - just a few of the reasons millions of viewers are tuning into AMC to watch Mad Men, an Emmy-nominated drama chronicling life at an ad agency in 1960s Manhattan. Mad Men manages to simultaneously evoke the look and feel of old New York while also giving off a sexy, stylish vibe that appeals to modern viewers.

Americans lost a hero this weekend, as legendary philanthropist and actor Paul Newman passed away from cancer at his Westport, Connecticut home. Born in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio in 1925, Newman tried out career paths in both the military and sporting goods management before he turned to acting. His iconic roles in movies such as “Cool Hand Luke” and “The Hustler” cemented his status in American film history, and he received an Oscar in 1987 for his work in “The Color of Money.”

The quest to be the best in the world starts at a young age. Few have the drive, the passion, and the talent to go for it, and many of those who do will fall short. This past week, four Americans didn’t just go out to compete against the top competitors in their sport – they surpassed everyone’s expectations and brought home gold. The USA Olympic 4 x 100 men’s freestyle relay team persevered and swam hard into the wall to clinch the victory and a shattered world record.

The US dollar hit a six-month high on Tuesday amid growing concern for the global economy. The euro had its worst performance in six months against the dollar after a historically low performance on Friday, with the biggest one-day drop in nearly eight years. The Australian dollar also sank to a low against the US dollar, although officials are saying they believe inflation will soon begin to slow. The US dollar index has increased for the past eight days.