In Greek: βλήτα, pronounced VLEE-tahPrevNextGallery IndexImage 32 of 38Photo © Jim StanfieldVlita (amaranth) is one of the favorite greens for making salads on Crete. This wild green is just one of many gathered in the countryside that find their way onto tables in homes across Greece as horta, leafy green salads. It can be cultivated.

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In a magazine essay, “In Praise of the Humble Comma,” author Pico Iyer compares the comma to “a flashing yellow light that asks us only to slow down.” But when do we need to flash that light, and when is it better to let the sentence ride on through without interruption? Here we’ll consider four main guidelines for using commas effectively. But keep in mind that these are guidelines: there are no unbreakable rules for using commas–or any other marks of punctuation.

Use a comma before a coordinator () that links two main clauses: “The optimist thinks that this is the best of all possible worlds, and the pessimist knows it.”
(Robert Oppenheimer)

“You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.”
(Beverly Sills) However, do use a comma before a coordinator that links two words or phrases: “Jack and Diane sang and danced all night.”2. Use a Comma to Separate Items in a Series

Use a comma between words, phrases, or clauses that appear in a series of three or more: “You get injected, inspected, detected, infected, neglected, and selected.”
(Arlo Guthrie)

“It is by the goodness of God that in our country we have three unspeakably precious things: freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, and the prudence never to practice either of them.”
(Mark Twain) Notice that in each example a comma appears before but not after the coordinator.3. Use a Comma After an Introductory Word Group

Use a comma after a phrase or clause that precedes the subject of the sentence: ” tie a knot and hang on.”
(Franklin Roosevelt)

” failure may be your style.”
(Quentin Crisp) However, if there’s no danger of confusing readers, you may omit the comma after a introductory phrase: ” I thought the challenge was staying awake, so I guzzled venti cappuccinos and 20-ounce Mountain Dews.”4. Use a Pair of Commas to Set Off Interruptions

Use a pair of commas to set off words, phrases, or clauses that interrupt a sentence: “Words are the most powerful drug used by mankind.”
(Rudyard Kipling)

“Literature is all about sex.”
(Anthony Burgess) But don’t use commas to set off words that directly affect the essential meaning of the sentence: “Your manuscript is both good and original. But the part is not original, and the part is not good.”
(Samuel Johnson)

Also see the discussion of restrictive and nonrestrictive clauses at Building Sentences with Adjective Clauses.

From: grammar.about.com

Tagline: "When he closed his eyes, his heart was opened."

Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman star in this feel-good movie directed by Rob Reiner. Edward Cole (Nicholson) is a billionaire who meets auto mechanic Carter Chambers (Freeman) while both are in the hospital. Both men are given only months to live, but Carter has a list of things he’d like to do before he kicks the bucket. Financed by Edward, the two oldsters go skydiving, drive race cars and embark on a trip that takes them to the south of France, the Pyramids, the Taj Mahal and the Himalayas. Along the way, both men resolve issues and change each other. Selected DVD Special Features:
Widescreen Also Available on Blu-ray Disc

Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check with your video store/online rental service for availability in other formats, including streaming video/digital download.

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Jim Edmonds homered and drove in four runs early for the Cubs, who led 7-0 after four innings and held on to win for the fifth time in six games. The Giants have lost six straight.

Cubs pitcher Sean Marshall singled off Brian Wilson (0-2) to start the bottom of the 11th. Mark DeRosa then walked, and Marshall was forced out on Mike Fontenot’s bunt attempt. Johnson then laced a hit to right and DeRosa slid into home just ahead of Emmanuel Burriss’ throw.

Marshall (2-2) pitched two innings for the win.

Carlos Marmol was staked to a 7-2 lead in the ninth and imploded, giving up five runs — four earned — and five hits in one inning.

The Cubs led 7-5 with two outs and the bases loaded when pinch-hitter Eliezer Alfonzo hit a soft grounder wide of Ryan Theriot at shortstop. Theriot threw wildly off his back to force the runner at second, and the ball sailed into right field, allowing the tying run to score.

Harden, acquired from the Oakland A’s in a six-player deal Tuesday, easily spotted his fastball against the weak-hitting Giants, cranking it up to 98 mph when he struck out Aurilia to end the fourth. Harden didn’t allow a run and gave up five hits and walked three in 5 1-3 innings.

In five career starts against the Giants, Harden is 2-0 with an 0.68 ERA. In two starts this season against San Francisco, he has 19 strikeouts in 11 1-3 scoreless innings.

Harden left with two on in the sixth to a rousing standing ovation from the crowd of 41,555.

Edmonds hit a low pitch over the wall in right for his 10th home run in the third inning, a two-run shot off Giants starter Kevin Correia.

Theriot had three hits for the Cubs to extend his hitting streak to nine games for Chicago. It was his 37th multi-hit game this season.

Correia avoided losing his fifth straight decision. He gave up seven runs and nine hits with four walks in 3 2-3 innings.

Notes:@ Cubs LHP Scott Eyre (strained left groin) pitched a rehab inning for Class A Peoria on Friday and will throw again Sunday. … Giants OF Randy Winn didn’t start because of a right knee contusion, but pinch-hit in the eighth. He hurt his knee in the first inning Friday. … Giants SS Ivan Ochoa made his major league debut in the sixth, coming in on a double-switch. He doubled and scored in the ninth. … Before the game, the Cubs collected signed memorabilia to give to a 7-year-old boy who was struck in the head by Ted Lilly’s foul ball Thursday. The boy, Dominic DiAngi, fractured his skull and is recovering, but was in serious condition at a local hospital. Lilly said he was going to try and visit him Saturday.

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Healthy Kids Snacks:

These snacks taste great:

Carrot Sticks with Peanut Butter — If you’ve never tried this combination, prepare to be amazed. It’s delish! Cheese Popcorn — So much healthier than potato chips! Deviled Eggs — These high-protein treats are filling and healthy. Nachos with Cheese and Beans — Loaded with protein, fiber and calcium. Nutty Apple Slices — The combo of sweet, savory and salty is amazing! Nutella Waffle Sandwiches — Nutella makes whole grain waffles so tasty. Pumpkin Bran Muffins — These muffins are moist and sweet. Yogurt Parfaits — High in calcium, fiber, vitamins and yumminess!Fun Kids Snacks:

These snacks are fun to make and eat:

Chow Mein Noodle Birds Nest Cookies — A cinch to make and even tastier to eat! Goldfish in the Pond Rice Cakes — A fantastic preschool cooking activity! Pink Yink Ink Drink — Make this to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday! Soft Pretzels — Kids love making these homemade soft pretzels.Healthy Kids Snack Drinks:

These smoothies taste like milkshakes, but they’re healthy enough to serve as a complete meal:

Lemon Blueberry Smoothies — Loaded with antioxidants, these smoothies have the sweet-tart taste of lemonade and blueberries. Peanut Butter Banana Smoothies — Elvis would’ve loved these! Strawberry Smoothie — Frosty, like a strawberry milkshake.Kids Snack Dips:

You think of them as munchies, but they’re full of vitamins and minerals:

Fruit Dip — Sweet and creamy, this dip goes perfectly with chunks of pineapple and strawberries. Guacamole — Creamy and satisfying! Hot Pizza Dip — The beans give this recipe protein, fiber and calcium. Hummus — You can make this hummus recipe as spicy or as mild as you like. It’s wonderfully healthy and tasty. Seven Layer Dip — Serve this for game-day parties.

From: kidscooking.about.com