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Resident March 2010 of the M nth Help for Haiti Want to donate to the American Red Cross to aid victims of the earthquake in Haiti? Visit Congratulations to Tim and Britney www.RedCross.org. Gruber, our Residents of the Month.

Mark This Merry Month Thomas Sheehan Shashi Shah Jokes lead to laughter, which leads Patricia Pappert Elaine Sack to feeling better. March is International Wilson Guadron Vincent Brothman Mirth Month. Lift your spirits by visiting www.AJokeADay.com for some Stephanie Freeling Julie Wormer Increased Daylight and Safety clean fun. Joseph Gilmore Diane Mullen Unless you live in Arizona or Steven Salomon Christine Wardrop Hawaii, daylight saving time will Lewis Taylor Timothy Murphy resume March 14. This is a good time Melissa Glidden Brian Allan to replace smoke alarm batteries Lawrence Cessna Linda Beitel (regardless of where you live). Donna Taylor Daniel Capotorto Timothy Gruber Brandon Cuevas Meaty Matters Elizabeth Stippich Timothy Patrick Celebrate the Great American Irish Blessing William Lewis David Hunt Meatout on March 20 with a veggie May your blessings outnumber Anthony DiMaio Erin Kelly burger or pasta with tofu. The The shamrocks that grow, Megan Young Patrick Mulvihill “meatout” is a pro-vegetarian day And may trouble avoid you Allison Bassetti Timothy Levis encouraging Americans to consider a Wherever you go. Joshua Lundgren James Oshea meatless diet rich in whole grains, Susan Brown Victoria Perkins fruits and vegetables.

Read Across America Day Let’s Have a Clean Spring The Preserve at Milltown Staff On March 2, Dr. Seuss’ birthday, We all want to enjoy the beauty of Property Manager Richard McMurtrie participate in the annual Read Across spring, so do your part by making sure Facility Supervisor Jeffrey Young America Day. Every year, the National trash is properly disposed of in the Leasing Professional Roni Temple Education Association organizes this dumpsters, and that your Leasing Consultant Stacy Mosko event, which takes place in schools patio/balcony is clear of clutter and Maintenance Tech. Rolo Rodriguez and homes around the country. For a debris. Thank you for taking pride in Maintenance Tech. Stephen Matthias teacher-recommended reading list, your home! Maintenance Tech. Steve Brown visit www.NEA.org. Master Painter Peter Linderman Trivia Whiz: Going Green and less moisture than other types, Green should be the official color Food these rough-skinned potatoes are for March. After all, it’s the month good for baking, mashing, frying and when all things dormant begin to Facts roasting. Don’t use them for boiling, come alive. And, of course, green however. They tend to fall apart rules on St. Patrick’s Day. What easily. “Boiling” potatoes are more else is green? firm, waxy and have a high moisture One Potato, Two Potato • Safer spending. American content. With less starch, they hold Potatoes are not only a favorite currency has been green since shape well, making them perfect for vegetable of the Irish but also of 1862, when the U.S. Treasury salads, soups and casseroles. New Americans. According to the U.S.D.A., Department created a green ink reds, fingerlings or Butterfingers are Americans eat an estimated to discourage counterfeiters. good for boiling. 140 pounds of potatoes per person • Sacred symbolism. In Japan, An “in-between” category includes each year. Before you bake, boil, green is regarded as the color of Yukon Gold, Yellow Finn and many roast or fry your portion, learn which eternal life. In countries where purple varieties. spuds are supreme for assorted Islam is the primary religion, the When buying, choose potatoes cooking needs. color is even more significant. with shallow eyes and no sprouts or Chefs separate potatoes into two The origin of the color’s green patches. Store them in a paper groups: baking and boiling. This symbolism to Muslims is bag, separate from onions (each puts distinction depends on starch content, obscure, but some say green off a gas causing the other to decay). moisture level and skin texture. was the Prophet Muhammad’s Potatoes are loaded with nutrients “Baking” potatoes are the starchiest favorite color. Others believe it and are fat-free, sodium-free and low and include Russet and Idaho symbolizes vegetation and life. in sugar, not to mention inexpensive potatoes. With 20 to 22 percent starch Several flags of the Islamic world and available year-round. incorporate the color green, including those of Saudi Arabia, Iran and Libya. In fact, Libya’s and restaurants during the weeks of flag is entirely green, with no spring training. The numbers are other markings. similar in Arizona, where state • Scientific factors. Green is legislators are playing hardball to lure noteworthy in the world of teams from Florida. Baseball palaces science because the chemical built by towns with open arms coax chlorophyll causes plants to be teams such as Cincinnati to move green. The color is also from Sarasota, Fla., to Goodyear, important in the development of Ariz., where the Reds begin spring technology such as night-vision Beginning of Baseball Season training this year in a $108-million goggles, which depict views Brings Economic Benefits facility. Arizona has become the using that hue because the Even before the first crack of the trendy hot spot for Major League human eye is most sensitive to it bat, Arizona and Florida are virtually franchises’ spring digs. That includes and is more easily able to guaranteed economic home runs for the Los Angeles Dodgers, anchored in discern shades of that color. their state budgets thanks to baseball Florida for 60 years until they moved Scientific studies also show that spring training. Preseason games may to Glendale, Ariz., in 2009. viewing the color green helps not count in regular-season standings, To remain on equal footing with people relax. but spring training in Major League Arizona, Florida needs teams such as Baseball sometimes resembles a the Detroit Tigers to stay put. The A Color of International Pride win-at-all-costs proposition as teams Tigers have had spring training in Green is the national color of prepare for the upcoming season. Lakeland, Fla., since 1934—the Ireland and one of the national colors In 2009, Florida’s economy earned longest continuous association of countries that include Mexico, $752 million from the thousands of between a team and city. Will Arizona South Africa, Portugal and Lithuania. visitors who packed ballparks, hotels make a pitch? Stay tuned. Don’t Take a Deep Breath— Wit & Wisdom It Could Be Bad for You Two universities well-known for “Luck is what happens when their football rivalry strongly agree that preparation meets opportunity.” the issue of air quality and your health —Seneca is no game. A study conducted in 2009 by the University of Michigan “I’m a great believer in luck. And I supported what Ohio State University find the harder I work, the more I have concluded a year earlier—the air we of it.”—Thomas Jefferson breathe can increase the risk of having a heart attack. “Luck affects everything. Let your The study followed more than hook always be cast; in the stream 80 people from the cities of Ann Arbor, where you least expect it, there will be Mich., and Toronto, Canada. When a fish.”—Ovid the participants were exposed to air pollution for a little more than two “Luck is what you have left over hours, it prompted a significant after you give 100 percent.” increase in diastolic blood pressure —Langston Coleman Loaded Potato Casserole (the pressure in blood vessels). • 8 medium potatoes, peeled and Further, the research showed that air “Being deeply learned and skilled, cut into 1-inch chunks pollution causes unhealthy changes in being well-trained and using • 1 c. evaporated milk blood vessels that last for hours, even well-spoken words—this is good • 1/2 c. sour cream days. These changes can lead to luck.”—Buddha • 1 t. salt heart attack and other heart-related • 1/2 t. ground black pepper problems. People suffering from “Those who have succeeded at • 2 c. shredded cheddar hypertension are most at risk. anything and don’t mention luck are cheese, divided The biggest culprit causing these kidding themselves.”—Larry King • 6 slices bacon, cooked and health issues? Microscopic particles, crumbled, divided which become embedded deep in the “Of course I believe in luck. How • Sliced green onions (optional) lungs and may even enter the otherwise to explain the success of Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease bloodstream. Their presence causes some people you detest?” 2 1/2- to 3-quart casserole dish. Place the implications researchers saw in —Jean Cocteau potatoes in large saucepan. increased blood pressure and damage Cover with water; bring to a boil. to blood vessels. “It is bad luck to be superstitious.” Cook over medium-high heat for 15 to —Andrew W. Mathis 20 minutes or until tender; drain. Take Steps to Avoid Return potatoes to saucepan; add “The only thing that overcomes Bad Air Encounters evaporated milk, sour cream, salt and hard luck is hard work.” To help you avoid developing pepper. Beat with handheld mixer until —Harry Golden some of the health issues related to smooth. Stir in 1 1/2 c. cheese and air pollution, the University of half the bacon. Spoon mixture into “A little government and a little luck Michigan study (cited above) prepared casserole dish. are necessary in life, but only a fool suggests that you should: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until trusts either of them.”—P.J. O’Rourke • Eliminate unnecessary travel heated through. Top with remaining or commutes. 1/2 c. cheese, remaining bacon and “Luck never gives; it only lends.” • Avoid exercising near busy green onions. Bake for three more —Swedish proverb roads or during rush hour. minutes or until cheese is melted. These are situations in which Recipe courtesy of Nestlé “Luck is the idol of the idle.” more dangerous particulates Carnation Milk. For more recipes, visit —Proverb are released into the air. www.TheCookingMilk.com. March 2010 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rent I Want You to Be World Day of Prayer is Happy Day Late

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Philadelphia 76ers • March 11 vs. Boston Bruins March 1-6 March 12-April 3 Home Games • March 13 vs. Chicago Blackhawks “Bye, Bye Birdie” “To Kill a Mockingbird” Wachovia Center • March 21 vs. Atlanta Thrashers The Players Club of Swarthmore Broadway Theatre of Pitman (215) 339-7676 • March 25 vs. Minnesota Wild (610) 328-4271 (856) 384-8381 www.NBA.com/sixers • March 28 vs. New Jersey Devils www.PCSTheater.org www.TheBroadwayTheatre.org • March 1, 22 vs. Orlando Magic Philadelphia KiXX • March 5 vs. Boston Celtics March 1-31 March 23-April 24 • March 10 vs. Charlotte Bobcats Home Games Orchid Extravaganza “The Lion King” • March 12 vs. Liacouras Center Longwood Gardens Academy of Music Cleveland Cavaliers (888) 888-5499 Kennett Square (215) 893-1999 • March 15 vs. New York Knicks www.KixxOnline.com (800) 737-5500 www.AcademyOfMusic.org • March 7 vs. La RaZa de Monterrey • March 17 vs. New Jersey Nets www.LongwoodGardens.org • March 14 vs. Rockford Rampage • March 20 vs. Chicago Bulls UPCOMING EVENTS: March 10 • March 26 vs. Atlanta Hawks Philadelphia Wings April 27-May 1 • March 30 vs. Opera Lovers Film Home Games Oklahoma City Thunder Series: “Cleopatra” Philadelphia International Wachovia Center Bryn Mawr Film Institute Children’s Festival Philadelphia Flyers (800) 298-4200 (610) 527-1319 Annenberg Center for the Home Games www.WingsLax.com www.BrynMawrFilm.org Performing Arts Wachovia Center • March 13 vs. Minnesota Swarm (215) 898-6701 (800) 298-4200 • March 17 vs. Boston Blazers March 12 www.PennPresents.org http://Flyers.NHL.com The Harlem Globetrotters • March 7 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Liacouras Center May 2 • March 9 vs. New York Islanders (800) 298-4200 Johnny Mathis www.LiacourasCenter.com Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Philadelphia (215) 790-5800 www.KimmelCenter.org