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What is Flash?

Q: Hi Chris, I got your newsletter the other day and you say you offer "Flash".What the heck is "Flash"? Thanks, Michael

A: Hi Michael,

Good question. Flash is...to put it simply... a great way to deliver interactive video or animation to almost anyone. Anytime you see an animation on a website it's probably Flash. Flash is also used to develop animation and video content for TV, videos, DVDs, and CDs.

 

Flash is a great for a variety of reasons. First, it allows user interactivity, and therefore is a good choice for creating interactive training or product demos.

 

Second, you can easily include video footage that was shot with a regular video camera into the Flash content.

 

Third, Flash videos and animations are very small computer files, allowing you to put them on your website, or email them to your employees, clients, or customers.

 

Fourth, you can include a flash video or animation as part of a DVD or CD. For example, you can include a Flash animation of how a product works in a "how-to" video that is shipped with a product.

Q: Any good garden vegetable recipes? Thanks, Neil

 

A: Hi Neil, Our very own Cheryl Christner has this terrific recipe for asparagus:

 

"Asparagus is the first vegetable that appears in my garden and I always look forward to that first meal of fresh picked spears"

Ingredients

1-2 Pounds Fresh Asparagus
6 Cloves Finely Minced Garlic
3 TBL Toasted Sesame Oil
5 TBL Balsamic Vinegar
1 TBL Fresh Lemon Juice
2 Tsp Tamari (Soy Sauce)
3 Tsp Maple Syrup
2 Tsp Fresh Grated Horseradish
Fresh Cracked Black Pepper to Taste

Directions

Snap off the bottoms of the asparagus and lightly steam for about 3 minutes. Combine the Marinade ingredients and pour over the asparagus. Marinate for at least 2 hours. Refrigerate if desired.

 

Serves 4