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What's the difference between a CD and a DVD?

Q: My company wants to distribute our new brochure interactively. What is the difference between a CD and DVD?

A: Great question. An interactive brochure is a great way to go.

Why DVD is better than VHS:
it looks better
it has random access
it can run on a computer
cheaper for volume copies and shipping
almost indestructable
High Resolution Digital Quality
8 languages/ 32 subtitles
security/copyright protected

 

Why DVD is better than VHS and CD:
can hold many times the material
can play on a DVD player
full motion/full screen video
5.1 channel surround sound
runs on any operating system with no software to download
standards have been set
can store any application files (Powerpoint, PDFs, etc.)

Q: I'm looking for a quick and easy appetizer for a party. Any suggestions?

A: I served this baked artichoke dip to a bunch of friends and every one of them asked for the recipe. It is always a hit!

• 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts packed in water, well drained.
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
• 8 ounces of lowfat cream cheese (softened)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup of bread crumbs
• 5 tablespoons (packed) grated Romano or Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Put the artichoke hearts and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Use the metal blade and process until well chopped. Add the mayo, cream cheese, black pepper and 3 Tablespoons of grated cheese. Process until mixed.

Coat an ovenproof dish with cooking spray. Spoon the mixture into the container and sprinkle the bread crumbs and cheese over the top.

Bake dip until mixture is bubbling and bread crumbs have browned, about 20 minutes (about 30 minutes if chilled).