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penne con funghi/ pasta pomodoroi (variation) – Pasta with mushrooms and tomatoes pasta 1. Boil water till rolling boil 2. Throw in pack of Barilla penne pasta 3. Add salt to taste( maybe a teaspoon) 4. Add a few drops of olive oil 5. Stir occasionally 6. When pasta floats to top, give it 3 minutes 7. Remove, strain and douse with cold water. Mushrooms 1. Dice one large onion 2. Sautee in olive oil (don’t fry till it gets brown, allow some crispness to remain) with basil and oregano 3. Fry two cloves of (grated) garlic together with the onions. 4. Add in chopped mushrooms (and possibly tofu, if desired). 5. Add dried bell peppers and paprika. 6. Allow mushrooms to fry 7. Lower heat to med-low 8. Add half can of Hunt’s diced tomatoes (or dice tomatoes yourself?) 9. Add parmesan cheese (grated) to taste Finale 1. Combine pasta and mushrooms in large pot on med-low heat ...

The (potential) Impact of Real Madrid on Youth Development in Germany The success story of youth development in Germany is evident from one glance at last year’s FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Thomas Müller finished the tournament with five goals and three assists and was awarded the Golden Boot to go along with his Best Young Player award. Mezut Ö zil and Sami Khedira impressed enough at the World Cup to secure multimillion dollar moves to Real Madrid. They aren’t the only stories but they do stand out. Another fact that stands out is that these players are all under twenty-five. How does Real Madrid have anything to do with the German youth? Right now, there’s not that much. But Real have shown interest in Nuri Sahin and if the rumors are to be believed the deal is done. Sahin, though German born, is a Turkish international and his form has no impact on the German National Team. But he plays for current Bundesliga champions, Borussia Dortmund; who have five current German intern...