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iTunes • connnucDpRomi turn to third party programs like Musicmatch Jukebox, Ephljod or XPlay to add songs to their players. With iTunes now available for Windows users, the iTunes Music Store became an even bigger hit, and download rates soared. I he next rew versions of iTunes brought several important features to the program. Clearly something big was going down at Apple, as version 4.8 added video support. Was this a sign from Apple that the iPod would become a video player as well? Version 4.9 finally brought support for podcasting, which had become an important new feature for the iPod. Podcasters became overjoyed that iTunes could now display their shows for download. This version also brought support to the new Motorola ROKR phone. The iTunes-enabled phone allowed users to put MP3s on their phones. While the phone hasn’t become as big of a hit as the iPod, it has become an interesting conversation piece. ITunes version 6.0 brought something new to the iTunes Music Store. Apple CEO Steve Jobs has just finished announcing the new Video iPod when he also announced that the iTunes Music Store would allow downloads of television shows and music videos. While only a select few shows and music videos were available for download at release, the video Store has expanded greatly, adding such popular shows like “South Park,” “The Office” and “Battlestar Galactica.” Recently, rumors have been sprouting up that the video store will soon begin to sell full-length feature films. The next Apple press event is scheduled for February 28. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecockfeatures@gwm.sc.edu DDR • COnTinUEDFROffll gym. One accessory for DDR that Bales purchased is~a vest that can be weighted up to twenty pounds. “It steps it up a lot,” she said. “When you’re not able to move your feet as fast, what was once a very easy song becomes anything but easy.” Bales was introduced to DDR while working on a school assignment. “I was searching the Internet for a Japanese paper and found a Web site music • commucupRumi course was set when Tintes Schuermann participated in a very similar program at Minnesota State University Moorhead. The trip that she took to Spain during her undergraduate years to explore the music and history of the country led her to cover a topic she discovered throughout her study-abroad experience talking about some of the Japanese games and I saw DDR and I thought it was kind of interesting,” she said. After seeing a game pad for sale at Sam Goody’s, Bales decided to buy DDR and started playing with her 10-year-old niece. Bales said her niece is a big video game fan and describes her as couch potato. Bales is not so much of a gamer, and said that while she has bought a few other video games, “they have yet to see the light of day.” for her doctoral thesis at Northwestern. Tintes Schuermann’s philosophy on music and the study of it is based on her belief that it is one of the most accessible arts. After extended study in Spain and research, her topic ended up being presented to the International Congress of Musicians. When Tintes Schuermann brought the One device that has seen the light of day is her EyeToy, which Bales described as a camera attachment for the PS2. “It’s similar in a way to DDR, but it’s a camera that can monitor your movements,” she said. “On the screen, it will show you doing kung fu stuff.” If it weren’t for games like DDR and EyeToy, Bales said, she probably wouldn’t exercise at all. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecockfeatures@gurm.sc.edu idea for the course to the College Music Society, the approval and excitement was immediate. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall (Room 206) and contain performances by members of the faculty. There is no cost to attend but donations will be accepted. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecockfeatures@gwm.sc.edu Recipe of the Day Bacon Asparagus Pizza Provided by: www.allrecipes.com What you need: 5 thick slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 unbaked pizza crust 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup chopped fresh asparagus 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes 1(11 ounce) log fresh chevre (goat cheese) 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes freshly ground black pepper to taste What to do: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for a few minutes to release most of the grease, but do not cook until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Spread the pizza crust out on a pizza pan or large baking sheet. Top with mozzarella cheese, bacon pieces, asparagus and tomatoes. Dot with goat cheese, then season with red pepper flakes and black pepper. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in preheated oven, until crust is golden brown underneath when you lift it up to take a peek. Let cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving. pumpED • conTinuEDPRomi The next step, cutting off water intake and loading carbs back into the body, takes place the day before a scheduled event. “Carb loading” helps soak up excess water in muscles, making the athletes’ muscles look larger and more defined. For beginner bodybuilders it is best to practice posing in front of a mirror and gradually move away from it after more posing experience is obtained. This method prevents athletes from getting dependent on the mirror. Posing is simple, but it takes a lot of practice and muscular endurance. “The biggest guys can go out there and lose to smaller guys because the smaller guys are able to pose better,” Kelley said. “Judges score based on what they see. If you don’t show them what you have, you lose.” Some athletes work out every day, others only a few times a week, depending on their individual needs. Bodybuilders work on every muscle group, but try to balance their bodies at the same time. Since every body is different, some athletes might have to work specific muscle groups twice as hard to catch up to the more developed areas. Also, changing workout routines helps gain quality results for muscular progression. Heavy lifting helps one get stronger, but higher repetitions help develop muscular endurance and stamina needed for competition. Bodybuilders that want to gain muscle mass make big changes in their diet and subtle changes in their workout routine by alternating between high repetitions with low weight to low repetitions with high weight, until the desired muscle mass is achieved. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecockfeatures@gwm. sc. edit MI iiM -—--1 Wednesday, February 22 11 am 9 pm * West African Dance, RH Patio mm - z rM . 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