He was a contestant on the 12th season of "Survivor" and a traveling motivational speaker, and now Austin Carty can add fast selling author to his list of feats. Not bad for someone who hasn't even turned 30. On Feb. 8, the recent High Point University graduate will be on campus to give readings from his book, "High Points and Lows," a humorous collection of personal essays about his life, pop culture and the search for answers in the often cloudy world of faith.
So what is better then getting four Golden Globe nominations? Beating the movie "Titanic" as the highest grossing movie in history. That's right, James Cameron has made yet another champion of the box office with his new movie "Avatar." The movie takes place on Pandora, a tropical planet with islands that float in mid air.
For those college students who are a little short on cash (that means all of you reading this) it's sometimes hard to follow trends and spruce up a dull and boring look. New clothes can get pricey depending on where you shop, and at this stage in the game it's not fiscally responsible to spend all of your cash on them; however, you can learn to accessorize for "cheap.
Last weekend my friends and I were trying to decide what to do on another restless Friday night. We decided to check out a club in Greensboro called Greene Street. Soon after we arrived, a band called "The Movement" took the stage. The band, a rare mix of reggae, rock and hip-hop, consists of Gary Jackson, Josh Swain, Jordan Miller and Jay "Smiles" Schmidt.
Don't miss your chance to experience great music that is only a short car ride away. Here's a schedule of the upcoming concerts in the Greensboro and Charlotte areas. Venue: Greene Street Club Location: 113 N. Greene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 February Tuesday, 2/9 - The Friday Night Boys featuring The Bigger Lights, The Ready Set, The Fear of Falling Saturday, 2/20 - House of Fools featuring Paulson, Caitlin Watkins, Sugar Glyder March Friday, 3/5 - Jonas Sees In Color featuring J Timber, American Joy, Veara, Day Will Come Sunday, 3/14 - Saosin featuring Maylene and the Sons of Disaster Sunday, 3/28 - Attack Attack! featuring Breathe Carolina, I See Stars, Asking Alexandria, Bury Tomorrow April Tuesday, 4/6 - Automatic Loveletter Venue: Amos' Southend Location: 1423 S.
With the new year in full swing, it can be hard trying to keep the one resolution that seems to be on the top of everyone's list to live a healthy life style. And what can be healthier than video games!!! The Nintendo Wii Fit is an awesome tool to help keep the resolution.