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This story is written as fiction about two teen boys. It involves mutual sex between two under-aged boys and their sexual awakening. All disclaimers apply.

Copyright 2009 Steve Bubner

Youngblood and Wildbear

Casey wasn't your average all American boy. Though he was rather cute, almost to the point of being pretty. His long, jet black hair shone like polished ebony. His black eyes sparkled like jewelry. So deep they were, that they hid the boy's darkest secretes. His black eyelashes were long. Girls would kill to have them. His black eyebrows were thin and delicate. His cheekbones were high. His nose and dark lips were small. He seldom smiled. His chin was long and square. His complexion was smooth and dark. Dark as if he had a tan all year long. To say the least, Casey was a deep, dark kid, through and through. His ancestry was pure Shoshone Indian, and it showed deeply in his features.

Casey was a loner. He didn't know anyone to call friend. The closest he could come was his horse, Onyx. Like Casey's hair, Onyx was jet black and beautiful. His coat was as shiny as polished cast iron. Casey spent long hours with his beloved stud.

Casey lived in a small farming community along the Snake River, below the Shoshone Falls. Most there were potato farmers.

Unlike most boys his age, that played video games and played on computers, the fourteen year old boy spent his free time with his horse. He would saddle Onyx and ride for hours along the banks of the river. This was Casey's sanctuary. His solitude. The place where he could talk to and be with his God. Not the same God that the Mormons from town prayed to.

Casey liked to fish. Sometimes he would take along his fly rod and catch trout and largemouth bass from the clear, shallow waters of the river, while Onyx waited patently for him. The boy would proudly take his catch home to help feed his family. After he cleaned the fish, his mother would fry them to a golden brown for their dinner. This was always a treat. It made Casey feel good to be able to supply such a feast for his family. They would praise him for being such a good fisherman, and he would smile.

One day while riding Onyx along the banks, taking in the new sights, smells and sounds of his God's gift to him, he saw someone up-river fishing. This upset the young boy. Who dared invade his river? His private domain. The anger swelled in his firm, strong chest, like an Indian warrior from the past that he had read so much about. Fearless, he snapped the leather reins twice and Onyx bolted into a full run. He hunched low to defy the friction of air.

As they neared, the intruder looked up to see a wild horse charging. He could not see a rider. It was as if he were seeing a ghost rider. As it was inevitable that the fisherman would be trampled by the fiery steed, he jumped into the water to save his life.

Casey rode past and turned Onyx around and charged again, only this time through the water, splashing water high into the air. Casey rose and let out a war whoop that would curl your hair. The fisherman was petrified as he tried to half-crawl and half-swim to safety in fear for his life. Casey abruptly brought his war horse to a halt. The face of the fisherman was soaked with water, mud and fear. Casey looked down at him. This was no fisherman, it was a fisher-boy. A boy that looked much like himself.

"Who are you? What are you doing here?" Casey demanded.

The frightend, young boy, near in tears stuttered, "I... I... My... My name is Shawn. Shawn Youngblood. I... I was just fishing. Please don't kill me!"

Casey turned Onyx around in a circle and let out another war whoop in triumph. He had brought his enemy down to his belly, like a beached fish gasping, with fear for his life that Casey held at will.

"Your life is my desire. I shall decide if you live or die."

"Dear God Of Earth And Wind. Please spare my life!"

His plea made Casey think. This was no ordinary boy. But a boy of faith much like his own.

"Get up. Your prayer to the God Of Earth And Wind has heard your plea. I shall spare your life."

The young boy stood, dripping of water.

"Come here... Youngblood." Casey demanded.

The boy walked closer and looked up into the face of his captor. Casey looked down and realized how stunningly beautiful the young boy was, with his long black hair and dark bronzed skin.

Casey turned and pointed towards a log that was laying on the bank. "Sit"

The boy, still shaken by all of this, did as he was told. Casey nudged Onyx and he walked to the bank beside the log. Casey jumped off and stood before Youngblood.

"What tribe are you?" Casey demanded.

Blackfoot were long time enemies of the Shoshone. A long time ago, before the white man invaded and stole their land. But now they were brothers of the same God.

This was just a game to Casey. The power he had over the boy made his chest even bigger. He stuck his hand out in friendship. Youngblood offered his hand in return.

"I'm sorry I scared you. I thought you were another tourist. They come here and trash the place like they own it. My name is Casey Wildbear. I'm of the Shoshone tribe."

Shawn snickered. "That's a funny name."

"What? Casey?"

"No. Wildbear."

"It's better than Two-dogs-humping." Casey laughed. He had heard all the Indian jokes. Shawn laughed too.

For a land that once belonged to their families by God given rights, there were few true Indians that lived there. Even if Youngblood was with the Blackfoot, he was still a brother. Casey was glad he didn't kill him. All he would have had to do was tell Onyx to dig, and he would have pawed the boy to death. But that was not Casey's intent to start with. He just wanted to scare the intruder.

Casey looked at the soaking wet boy. He could see his small nipples poking out from under his wet T-shirt. The thin cloth sticking to the young boy's firm chest and stomach. There was a small bump caused by his outie bellybutton. Casey had an outie too. He was intrigued by the boy's body.

Youngblood pointed towards his fishing pole that laid in the rocks and sand.

"You broke my fishing pole."

"I didn't do it... Onyx did. You shouldn't have been here to start with... Sorry about your luck."

Youngblood hung his head and said, " My grandfather gave me that pole, he fished with it when he was a little boy."

Casey felt like a heel and sorry for what he had caused and said. He put his arm over the boy's shoulder and pulled him close to himself.

"I'm really sorry! I didn't know." Youngblood just nodded.

Casey felt the closeness and heat come from Youngblood's body. It stirred something in his groin that he had never felt before.

Shawn let his head rest back against Casey's shoulder.

He said, "It's Okay. I shouldn't have been here." As he sucked in snot and swallowed. His pretty long, black eyelashes covering his eyes.

"I'll take it home and fix it. I have a small workshop in a shed at home, where I tie flies." Casey told him.

"Really? You tie flies?"

"Yeah... I make flies better than you can buy." Casey told him proudly. "My dad taught me. Would you like to see my shop?"

"Sure!" Shawn said excitedly.

Casey mounted Onyx. "Get your pole and jump on." he directed the young boy.

Shawn picked up his trashed fishing pole, looking at it, knowing there was no way it could ever be fixed. It was history.

Casey held his hand down to help Shawn up. The boy jumped up onto Onyx behind Casey. He scooted up close. His chest touching Casey's back. Casey felt it again. A stirring in his groin.

As they started to ride, Shawn rapped his left arm around Casey's belly to hold on while he held his pole in his right. Casey felt the heat from the other boy and could smell his scent. The friction between their pressed bodies together as they rode, was stimulating for each of them. Neither of them understood the feelings they were having, but they both enjoyed their closeness.

Shawn leaned forward so he could talk to Casey. The smooth skin of his face, touching and rubbing the side of Casey's face as they rode. Their long black hair mingling in the breeze.

"How far is it?"

Casey wasn't hearing what the boy said. He could only think of the feelings of their skin touching.

"Huh?... What?"

"How far... to where you live?" Shawn asked again.

"Oh... It's not far... about a mile."

As they rode along they talked. They shared stories about their families and their past. Where they went to school and just, typically boy things.

Shawn asked, "Do you have a girl friend?"

"Ha. A girl friend?... I don't have any friends... far less a girl friend."

Shawn pulled his arm tighter around Casey's belly, giving him a hug.

"Why don't you have any friends?"

"I don't know. I just don't like the things the white kids like, and they don't like me because I'm Indian. They always make fun of me... Fuck them."

"I know how you feel. I feel the same way. We can be friends though... can't we?" Shawn asked.

Casey's mind was lost again thinking to himself. A friend? A Indian friend? His mind started going a hundred miles an hour, thinking of all the fun things he could do, if only he had a friend to do them with. They could go fishing together. They could explore the land together. They could even play ball together and play Indian games like he had read about. They could build a hidden fort together and sleep under the stars near the river. Yes, Casey would like to be friends with Youngblood.

Shawn squeezed him tighter, shaking him back to reality.

"Huh?... What?"

"You don't lessen very good do you?"

"Huh?... I was thinking."

"I asked you if we could be friends. I don't have any friends either."

"Oh... Yeah... Ah... Yeah, sure."

Shawn pulled his arm tighter and laid his chin on Casey's shoulder.

"Oh... It will be so cool!" he said. "We can do all kinds of neat things together."

Later; at Casey's little work shop.

"I'm sorry Shawn. I can't fix it. It's too fucked up. The bamboo is shattered."

"It's Okay. I didn't think anyone could fix it. I'll just take it to my grandfather's grave and bury it."

"No! That wouldn't be right. It would be dishonoring to give it back broken." Casey scolded.

Shawn lowered his head in shame "We'll... just throw it away then."

"No. We'll take it back and give it to the river, where it belongs." Casey argued.

Shawn looked back up and smiled. "That's a great idea! Why didn't I think of that?"

"Because... You're a dumb ass." Casey chided him.

Shawn said, "Hey... I'm not a dumb ass." as he lightly shoved Casey.

The two young boys started to tussle in a playfully way. Each in turn, trying to conquer the other. They were soon on the floor of Casey's small shop rolling around like normal boys do, wrestling. First one would be on top, then the other. When they tired, Casey was on top of Shawn, holding his arms to the floor. Casey again noticed how beautiful his friend was. His body felt nice under him, Casey liked touching Shawn. Casey lowered his head, close to Shawn's face.

"Say uncle."

"Ugh. Get off me, you Shit."

"Not till you say uncle."

"Okay... Okay... Uncle. Get the fuck off of me! Your squishing me."

Casey smiled with domination. Then he did something he never had ever thought about. He leaned forward and kissed Shawn on the lips.

Stunned by his own actions, he jumped up off of Shawn.

"I... I... I'm sorry. I... I... I don't know..."

"It's Okay. I liked it. I never kissed before."

Shawn stood up. He laid his hands and arms over Casey's shoulders, pulling his face close to Casey's. He tried to look into Casey's deep eyes, but saw nothing but darkness.

"You need love." Shawn said, as he leaned to kiss Casey again. Casey rapped his hands around Shawn's back and pulled him tighter to touch their tight, young chests together. There lips met. They just held each other still. Their heads not moving, only their lips touching together.

Casey enjoyed their closeness. He had never felt like this with other boys. There was something special about Shawn. It made him worry. He had heard stories about queers and homos. Casey wasn't no fag, after all, he was a Shoshone Indian warier. He was all man... well half a man, half a boy yet.

Not understanding these new feelings he was having, Casey pushed himself away from the other boy.

"Where do you live?" Casey asked.

"I'm spending the summer with my uncle Jack... he lives just below the falls, about a mile. He has a great place near the river."

"Jack Whitedeer?"

"Yeah. Do you know him?"

"Yeah. Him and my dad work together. He's pretty cool. He traps in the winter and gives me fur to make flies with."

"That's uncle Jack alright. He loves to trap."

"Well... Come on. I'll give you a ride home. Jack's place is just up the river from here. Besides... I have some new flies for him. I haven't seen him for a while. He tells the best stories."

Shawn smiled. "Yeah, he's a story teller alright. I can never tell when he tells the truth or not."

The two young boys laughed.

Casey helped Shawn up on the back of Onyx. Shawn held onto Casey's sides, just above his waist. Shawn gave him little squeezes on his love-handles. Casey giggled, he liked Shawn touching him like that, he felt his penis twitch and begin to stiffen. Shawn wrapped his arms around the boy's belly, holding him tightly. His naked, hard chest firmly touching Casey's bare, sweaty back. As they rode, their bodies rubbed up and down together, causing an erotic feeling for both boys.

Shawn's hands started caressing Casey's hard belly and chest. His skin was so smooth and tight. He touched Casey's small, hard nipples. Casey shuttered at the feeling of another boy touching him like that, he liked it very much. His penis stirred again. Shawn was the touchy-feely type. Casey was taught that boys weren't supposed to be so affectionate. Especially with other boys. But it made him feel good to be so close with Shawn.

Shawn leaned forward, taking in the Indian boy's scent. As they rode along the banks of the river, they made small talk, getting to know each other more.

"It's nice here. You're so lucky to live here." Shawn said.

"Yes, the Gods have blessed me." Casey replied.

Shawn reached down and squeezed Casey's penis through his tight jeans.

"Yeah... You've been blessed in more ways than one." Shawn giggled.

It disturbed Casey that the other boy was so forward, but he liked the feelings he was having.

Shawn said, "It's so hot today. There's a deep pool right up here. Let's stop and go swimming for a while."

Casey thought that would be a good idea, maybe the cool water would help his boner go back down.

The two bronzed boys came to the pool and dismounted Onyx. They sat on a near-by log and took off their shoes. Shawn stood up and started to take his jeans off.

"What are you doing?" Casey asked him.

"We're going swimming aren't we? I like to skinny dip. No sense in getting our pants wet. Is there?"

Casey shrugged his shoulders. The boys wiggled out of their jeans and underwear. They stood looking at each other's young, naked bodies. Casey had never seen another boy naked so close-up before. He thought his friend was beautiful. As the two boys stared at each other, they both started to get boners. Their young, hard, man-hood standing proudly outward. They each had the beginnings of pubic hair, each with a tight patch of short, black hair above their cocks. Yet they were hairless, other than the long black hair from their heads.

Shawn reached out and ran his hand down Casey's smooth chest, touching his taught nipples, then down his tight belly. "You're beautiful." he said.

Casey blushed, but you couldn't see it with his dark features. No one had ever told him... he was beautiful before. He in turn reached out and felt the hardness of Shawn's chest. Shivers ran up his spine from his fingertips. His penis grew harder from feeling another boys nakedness.

The two Indian boys embraced and kissed. Their hard penises touching. Shawn started to work his hips around in circles, grinding their tools together. Casey took hold of Shawn's firm butt and pulled his groin tighter into him, feeling the hardness and heat of their pricks between their bellies. They continued to kiss lips. Casey felt Shawn's tongue push forward, trying to enter his mouth. He let his lips part and Shawn's tongue entered, touching his own tongue and teeth. This was so naughty and sexy to Casey, surely Shawn had done this before, he thought.

Standing on the sandy edge of the riverbank, before their God of the air and of the sun, as the wild animals watched. The two young boys made love to each other.

Their urgency quickened. Their breaths sharpened. Their mouths gasping for more air. They laid their chins on each other's shoulders as they held each other tighter, grinding their straining cocks against one another. Now holding each other so hard, neither could hardly breath. Their gasps for air stuttered.

Nearing their young orgasms, the boys cried in turn. "Ah... Ah... Oh... Oh."

With their pre-cum lubricating the way, they both erupted, shooting their fertile sperm between their bodies. Their legs shaking, their hearts pounding in their chests like wild mustangs on the run. Their breath, all but stopped. They held each other as they lowered themselves to the earth.

The two young Indian boys became as one that day. Blood brothers, if you will. They each found someone they could love and trust. Explore themselves sexuality. To spend time with. Grow and learn together. It would be a summer to remember.

Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed it. Steve


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text: Spells 'R' Us: Prom Date Danny was depressed. Here it was, exactly one week before the Senior Prom, and he didn't have a date lined up yet. It wasn't for want of female friends--those he had aplenty. They just all seemed to think of him as a "boy friend" instead of "boyfriend" or even "potential boyfriend." His closest friend, Jenny, had even apologized, saying "I just think of you as friend, not date material, somehow." This, needless to say, wasn't helping Danny's confidence at all. * * * Since asking around during school hadn't worked, Danny decided to spend his Saturday afternoon at the mall. As he drove, he thought, "at this rate, every moment counts. I know everyone thinks of me as a bookworm, but if I don't find *somebody* to take to the prom, I'll be a laughingstock! Even the guys on the chess team have dates by now!" As he trudged into the mall, he passed Jenny and some of her friends carrying large boxes and giggling. Prom dresses, no doubt. "Hey, Danny, find a date yet?" Jenny asked, shifting her armful to one side as she waved. He tried to smile gamely. "Still working on it." "Oh, Danny, I'm sure you'll find someone. You're a great guy." "Thanks. Keep your fingers crossed, I guess." He continued into the mall, which bustled with Saturday shoppers. As he glumly surveryed the crowd, he noticed a small shop in the corner. He didn't remember seeing it there before, but it didn't look new. It had a small, old-fashioned sign saying "Spells 'R' Us" in gold letters, along with the slogan "one stop shopping for all your magical needs." Danny stood there looking puzzledly at the shop, while the crowd flowed around him. After a moment, he shrugged and walked in the door. The front of the store was filled with display cases holding a variety of odd-looking objects. An old man with a white beard sat behind the counter, peering through a jeweler's loupe at a small piece of jewelry. He glanced up briefly at Danny, and said in a bored voice, "don't touch anything unless you plan to buy it, and let me know if you're looking for anything special." "Well, um, is this stuff actually magical?" The old man set the loupe down on the counter, sighed, and replied, "no, it just plays it on TV. OF COURSE it's magical. If it were fake, do you think I could afford to rent space in this stupid piece of suburban sprawl they call a mall?" "I guess that makes sense. I don't know much about magic, but you might be able to help with something. I'm kind of desperate." "Let me guess: girl trouble." "Close, but more like "no girl" trouble. My Senior Prom is next week, and I don't have a date yet. Do you have any love potions or anything?" The old man rolled his eyes and muttered, "everyone wants love potions. I'm afraid that those are mostly fairy tales, and the ones that aren't are way beyond your budget." "Oh." Danny looked crestfallen. "Don't worry about that. I should be able to dig up something. What ... ah ... exactly is your budget, by the way?" "Well, I'd give several hundred bucks to have a date for the prom, but how do I know this isn't just a big con job?" The old man frowned, waved his hand, and said, "let's step into my office." Danny felt a brief flash of dizziness, and then found himself sitting in a little office at the back of the shop, across from the old man, who was seated at an ornately carved desk with a very expensive computer in front of him. "Convinced?" he asked. Danny nodded, too stunned to say anything. "OK, let's see what I've got in stock." The old man spent a while alternately typing and frowning at the screen. Finally, he smiled, leaned back, and said, "I think this will work. You said you wanted a date. How would you describe your ideal girl?" "Um, well, tall and smart would be nice, but I'm not real picky right now. Long hair would be nice." "OK, hold on..." The old man leaned back to the keyboard and typed some more. "That'll do it. I just happen to have a spell that will guarantee that you have a date for the prom, and I can even customize the spell to produce a tall, smart, long-haired girl. Five hundred bucks and it's yours." "Wow. OK, I'll take it." "Since this is your first purchase, for an extra hundred I'll throw in our Extended Magical Assurance Plan. It's optional, but it takes care of of a lot of the hassle of using magic." "How?" "It adjusts other people's memories and other aspects of reality so that any side-effects of the spell aren't noticeable to anyone else. It saves a lot of explaining." "OK, that sounds good." The old man waved his hand again, and Danny found himself back in front of the counter. "That'll be six hundred dollars, plus tax." Danny handed over a credit card and the old man rung up the sale. "Sign here." The old man ducked under the counter and pulled out a blue suitcase. "Here's the item. Now, be very careful. Your date will appear one hour after you open the suitcase and put on the clothes inside--don't worry, they'll look great at a prom, and they're guaranteed to fit. But wait until the afternoon of the prom--the spell takes effect immediately." "Thanks. I really appreciate it." "That's what I'm here for. Enojy the prom..." * * * On Monday, Jenny asked again if he'd found a date. Danny grinned and nodded. "Cool, who is it?" Danny shrugged and continued to grin. "It's a secret. You'll find out on Saturday..." * * * Finally, it was Saturday. At about four, Danny showered, went to his room, and shut the door. He pulled the suitcase out from under the bed where he'd hidden it and set it on the bed. He took a deep breath, and thought to himself, "here goes nothing..." He opened the suitcase. There was a brief flash of light and a strong tingling sensation swept from his toes to the top of his head. He blinked for a moment, then leaned to look at the contents of the suitcase. It didn't look like a tuxedo, which is what he'd been expecting. His hands reached in of their own accord and took out the item on top. It took a moment to register that it was an evening dress with a burgundy velvet bodice, sheer burgundy sleeves, and a full satin skirt. He tried to drop it in shock, but his hands wouldn't obey his thoughts. Instead, they carefully set the dress onto the bed and proceeded to remove the rest of the contents: a satin bra, camisole, and panties (all in burgundy), a pair of sheer black patterned pantyhose, burgundy suede pumps with gold accents, and a black lacy petticoat. He realized with growing panic that he couldn't control his actions. The spell was in control. He looked on helplessly as his hands picked up the satin panties and his feet stepped into them. As he pulled the cool, silky fabric up to his hips, he felt an odd pulling sensation in his groin and his ass and stomach tingled. He glanced down to see a smooth, feminine crotch. His hands picked up the pantyhose and expertly bunched up the legs as he sat down on the edge of the bed. He tried to resist, but the spell overrode his will. He inserted first one foot and then the other. As he smoothed the sheer nylon and pulled the hose up his legs, he could feel the tingling again, and watched in growing dismay as he saw his legs become longer, smoother, and more shapely. As he smoothed the waistband of the pantyhose around his waist, it was obvious that he was now a girl from the waist down. His waist was narrower, but his hips and ass felt larger. His hands reached for the bra. As he deftly hooked the band together, he could feel his chest contracting. He pulled the straps up over his shoulders, and the tingling spread across his chest. As he watched with horrified eyes, his nipples expanded and breasts quickly blossomed from his chest, filling the smooth satin cups. As his skin touched the satin, he noticed that his nipples were also now more sensitive. He picked up the camisole--more burgundy satin, trimmed with matching lace, and pulled it over his head. As he did so, he could feel his shoulders and torso change, leaving him with a slim, feminine figure. He reached toward the bed again and picked up the petticoat. As he pulled it up around his newly ample hips, he felt the lace brushing against his pretty nylon-clad legs. He fastened the waistband, and his body twirled around, gracefully flaring out the petticoat as he watched, still helplessly in the thrall of the spell. After the petticoat, he slipped the pumps onto his feet. The two-inch heels looked very high, but he had no trouble keeping his balance. His hands reached inexorably for the dress, as Danny sank into mental shock. The skirt rustled as his hands searched for the back zipper, which they found quickly enough. He unzipped the back of the dress and flipped the skirt over his head. The dress slid down over his body, and he felt the bodice lining slide smoothly over his camisole. His arms found the sleeves, and his head pushed through the neckline. The tingling returned, this time covering his arms and head. He glanced at his arms, which had become long and slender, with smooth, elegant hands. Those hands reached behind him and pulled what felt like a huge mass of hair over his left shoulder. As his hands zipped up the back of the dress, he could feel the closely fitted bodice embrace his waist and bustline, and then settle on his slim, square shoulders. He shook his hair back behind him, and realized that it reached down to just above his ass. As Danny looked up, he was shocked to discover that his bedroom had changed. Lace curtains, a ruffled bedspread, and a vanity table where his desk used to be. He walked to the vanity table, sat down, and adjusted the mirror. He looked into the mirror. Looking back at him was a pretty girl. There was a little family resemblance, but the face was completely feminine. Still helpless, he watched as his hands skillfully applied makeup. After a few minutes, his new face had gone from pretty to gorgeous. Eyeliner deepened and shaped his eyes, blush highlighted his cheekbones, and some powder made his skin as even as fine porcelain. He reached for a jewelry box and opened it. He picked out gold pendant earrings and placed them into his now-pierced earlobes. He fished out a necklace with a fine gold chain and a heart-shaped pendant, which he proceeded to hook around his neck. He dabbed a bit of perfume between his breasts and at the nape of his neck. The scent was mostly rose, with some other components he couldn't identify. He felt dizzy with shock, but his body stood up and walked over to the door, which now had a full-length mirror on the back. He couldn't help but look in amazement at the tall, beautiful girl in the mirror. "I"ve become my own dream date," he thought. "How am I going to explain this to mom?" He picked up a patent leather clutch purse that was lying on the vanity, opened the door, and headed downstairs. Inside, he swallowed hard. His parents were in the living room. As he came down the stairs, his mother looked up and gushed, "oh, Deanna, you look absolutely LOVELY in that dress. Come let us look at you." Danny felt himself smile and blush as he walked into the room, his heels clicking on the hardwood floor. He twirled around, letting his skirt flare out and show a glimpse of lace. His father looked very proud, but his voice was rough as he said, "You look all grown up, but you'll always be my little girl." Danny realized that everyone now thought he'd always been a girl named "Deanna." He didn't need to explain anything after all, but he couldn't figure out if that was good or bad. Was he going to spend the rest of his life in dresses and heels? The old man hadn't said anything about how long the spell was supposed to last... He was startled to hear himself say, "Thank you Daddy," ("Daddy?" He always called his father "Dad"). "Do I look pretty?" His voice sounded higher and softer. His father chuckled, shook his head, and replied, "You'll knock 'em dead. Just be back by lunch tomorrow, and be careful." "I will, Dad." The doorbell rang. Danny realized with a start that it had been exactly an hour since he'd opened the suitcase. "That must be your date," said his mother. "My date," he thought, "...oh no," as he realized that HE was now the one being taken out for the prom. His stomach felt like he was on a roller coaster. His dad's "be careful" suddenly seemed much more significant. "Have fun, dear," said his mom with a grin as his parents hurried upstairs. Danny walked over to the door, very conscious of the clicking of his heels against the floor and the rustling of his petticoat against his skirt. He opened the door, revealing his classmate Kevin in a tux. Kevin's eyes bulged, and he took a deep breath before saying, "Wow, Deanna, you look ... well ... incredible." Danny's mind was in shock again, but he heard himself say shyly, "Thanks, Kevin. You look great, too." Danny tried to steady his thoughts. Kevin was another "brain." They were lab partners in Physics, but they hadn't really gotten to know each other. Danny had the sinking feeling that he was about to get to know Kevin a whole lot better... "Oh, these are for you." Kevin blushed and handed Danny a bouquet of red roses. "Oh, that's so sweet! Thank you," said Danny. To his horror he felt himself lean over and give Kevin a quick kiss. Kevin grinned, still blushing, and stammered out, "uh, well, shall we be on our way?" He hurried over to his car, opened the passenger door with an only slightly clumsy flourish, and held out a hand. Danny took Kevin's hand, lowered himself into the seat while smoothing his skirt under his legs, and swung his legs into the car. He held his skirt while Kevin closed the door. As Kevin got in behind the wheel and started up the car, Danny felt the yards of satin around his legs, the velvet embracing his waist and breasts, and the sheer organza encasing his arms. He smelled the perfume wafting up from his cleavage and felt his hair against his back. The drive to the hotel was short and uneventful. Kevin parked, and helped Danny out of the car. They walked into the hotel arm in arm, Danny's skirt brushing against Kevin's leg, his heels clicking on the marble floor. Dinner was pretty good for hotel food. There were two other couples at their table, and they chatted away after telling each other how nice they looked. One of the other girls was Jenny, and Danny started to relax. After a while, Jenny stood up and said she had to powder her nose. The other girl said she needed to as well, and Danny felt himself stand up too. "We'll only be a minute," he said to Kevin. The three of them wound their way through the tables, out to the hallway, and around the corner to the ladies' room. Danny felt very odd going through the door, but he couldn't help himself. He slipped into a stall, bundled his skirts under one arm, and pulled down his panty hose and panties. As he sat down on the toilet, Jenny asked from the next stall, "so, how's Kevin doing? He doesn't look quite comfortable in his tux." Danny heard himself reply, "Not bad, actually; he brought me roses when he picked me up. He's been quite a gentleman so far." As he spoke, he relaxed his bladder and was rewarded with a warm spray. "Ooh, roses," Jenny teased. "I think he has the hots for you, big time." "Well, he *is* my date. I just hope he keeps it up ... if you know what I mean." Danny's stomach did flip-flops again as he realized what he was saying. He wiped himself, which brought home again just how much his situation had changed, and pulled up his panties and hose. He stood up, shook his skirts back out, flushed, and opened the door. The other girls (other girls...his mind skittered around the idea) were still giggling at his remark. They all touched up their makeup and returned to their table. After dinner, they moved to the temporary dance floor that the hotel had set up. The music started, and Kevin leaned over to Danny's ear and whispered, "let's dance." The music was slow, and Danny relaxed against Kevin's body. Danny could feel Kevin's strong back through his organza sleeves, and Kevin's arm wrapped around him. As they danced, Kevin started brushing Danny's hair with his hand. Danny turned towards him and met his mouth in a kiss. Not a quick peck this time, but a long, deep kiss. Denny nestled closer, and felt his breasts press against Kevin's chest. He also felt Kevin start to rise to the occasion, and felt an answering warmth kindle between his legs. Danny whispered, "you liked that, hmm?" Kevin responded with another kiss. Kevin was VERY good at it, and Danny started to lose track of the music. When they came up for air, Jenny swept by and said laughingly, "save some for later..." Kevin and Danny both blushed. Danny turned back to Kevin and said, "Whew, I'm a little warm. How about something cool to drink?" They worked their way off the dance floor, hand in hand. They found a table with a pitcher of ice water and sat down. Kevin put his arm around Danny, and Danny snuggled into the crook of Kevin's arm. Kevin moved his arm lower until his hand rested on Danny's skirt. He stroked the skirt absent-mindedly, and the fabric rustled against Danny's thigh. "Are you having a good time?" Danny asked. Kevin sighed happily and replied, "how could I have anything else with the prettiest girl in the class as my date?" "Oh, come on, I'm not THAT pretty." Kevin looked deep into Danny's eyes. "Yes, you are, especially to me." He lifted Danny's hand and kissed it, which sent shivers down Danny's spine. "Hold that thought," Danny whispered. The DJ switched to faster music, and they danced some more. Danny was amazed at how easily he was managing to dance in two inch heels. After a while, he nibbled Kevin's ear gently and whispered, "did you get a room?" Kevin whispered back, "yeah; shall we blow this pop stand?" "Sounds good to me..." "Follow me, my dear..." Kevin led Danny by the hand to the elevators. Danny thought to himself, "I can't handle it, I'm going up to a hotel room with my Physics lab partner." But he still had no choice. His thoughts were his own, but his body was still completely "Deanna." They kissed as the elevator went up to the seventh floor. Kevin led Danny to room 712. He inserted his keycard, opened the door, and gestured for Danny to enter first. Danny entered the room and sat down on the end of the king-sized bed. As Kevin put out the "Do Not Disturb" sign, Danny kicked off his shoes. Kevin closed the door and stood in front of Danny, who could see Kevin's excitement growing below his cummerbund. Kevin pulled Danny towards him and they kissed hungrily. Danny wrapped his arms tightly around Kevin. Kevin moved one hand to stroke Danny's left nipple through the velvet bodice, while the other crept up his right leg, pushing aside layers of lace. Danny turned his head aside for a moment and said, "undress me." Kevin pulled Danny to his feet, and reached under his skirt. He found the hook on the petticoat's waistband and unhooked it, and the petticoat fell around Danny's feet in a pile of lace. Kevin then reached behind Danny and slowly unzipped the dress. Danny shrugged his shoulders and let the bodice and sleeves drop to his waist. He wiggled his ass and the dress fell the rest of the way down to his ankles. He reached underneath Kevin's jacket and unhooked the cummerbund, which also fell to the floor. Kevin shrugged off his jacket and started unbuttoning the studs on his shirt. Danny unhooked the waistband of Kevin's pants and pushed them down passed his knees. Kevin pulled off his shirt and stepped out of his pants. He then hooked his thumbs in the waistband of Danny's pantyhose and peeled them off of his smooth, long legs. They paused, looking at each other in their underwear. Kevin asked, hesitantly, "are you sure you want to do this?" Danny answered, "yes, I'm sure." And in that moment, he realized that he WAS sure. Fire burned between his legs, and his nipples stood out like little buttons. Danny slowly unhooked and removed his bra, and then slowly stripped off his panties. Kevin swallowed hard, smiled, and said, "you're beautiful, Deanna." He stripped off his briefs and stood in front of Danny, cock at attention. Danny reached for Kevin's wallet, pulled out a condom, and opened the packet with his teeth. He took the circle of latex and pulled it over Kevin's cock. Kevin closed his eyes and shivered as Danny unrolled it down the length of Kevin's shaft. When he was done, Danny reclined back on the bed. Kevin leaned over him, put his hands around his waist, and lifted him off the bed. He set Danny back down a couple feet further back, then knelt between Danny's legs on the bed. He leaned over Danny and kissed his nipples. Danny moaned with pleasure as shivers raced from his breasts to his rapidly dampening pussy. Danny stroked Kevin's chest and then pulled him forward. Kevin adjusted his balance and then moved his hands lower, inching towards Danny's pussy. One hand cupped Danny's pubic mound, and his middle finger reached in to brush a little nub of flesh. Danny felt his nerves light up at Kevin's touch. "Oh yes," Danny moaned. Kevin applied more pressure, and started rhythmically stroking Danny's clit. Danny's breath deepened, and soon waves of pleasure swept through his body. Kevin removed his hand and slowly inserted his engorged cock. Danny felt Kevin enter him, and burst into a shuddering orgasm. Kevin started pumping faster and faster, and as a second wave of orgasm swept through Danny, he felt Kevin suddenly tense and thrust. They collapsed together. After a few moments, Kevin pulled out and rolled over. Basking in the afterglow, Danny decided he'd gotten a pretty good deal after all, and finally mentally gave in to the spell. After a moment, Deanna propped herself up on one elbow and traced a lazy finger down Kevin's chest. No, not so bad after all. * * *

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FAN CONCEPT – Challenger Approaching Competition Winners

Though it took a tad longer, there were quite a few really detailed and great entries, we have finally decided on the winners of our latest Fan Concept Competition.

A quick reminder on what to expect, those who entered wrote about who they would like to see in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U in future DLC, as well as their move-set and their specific stage.

Find out who these lucky winners are along with their fab entries after the break!

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Database Frequently Asked Questions

If you have an issue with your database, please send a detailed explanation including any error messages and names of specific students (if applicable) as soon as possible to marilyn.coleman@che.state.nj.us.

Q: Why is the data I entered not appearing on the reports? Why are there students with data like test scores and grades in the tables, but are not showing up on the reports or are showing up on a missing data report?
A: There could be several reasons:

  • Reports and queries only take active students. Make sure the missing student(s) are marked as active on the participation form.
  • Some reports only list specific grade levels for the year entered.
    • The HSPA report only lists active 11th graders
    • The NJ ASK 8 Student only lists active 8th graders
    • The PSAT report only lists active 9th, 10th, and 11th grader

If you enter scores 2008 NJ ASK 8 scores for a student who did not have an 8th grade record for 2008 or is now in 9th grade or higher, then try to run the 2008 NJ ASK 8 report, that student will not appear.

  • Review the report descriptions to be sure you’re clear on what the report is supposed to show. Although CHE tries to find a balance between required data and program needs, sometimes the reports are tailored to CHE reporting and not necessarily customized.
  • If none of the above applies and you believe the student should be included, email a description of your problem with names of specific students to CHE for review.

Q:Why do I still have students in the missing grades report but they do have grades in the table?
A: If students are missing grades for at least one out of the three main subject areas (math, science, and English), they will show up on this report, even if there are grades for the other classes.

Activity Logs

Q:What if more than one parent (or additional family member) attends an event?
A: For the purpose of the APR, we need to know if the student is represented, not necessarily how many people attended for each student. Continue to check the box if at least one parent/guardian attended for the student. If you would like to account for the entire number of attendees at events, etc. you may use the large-scale activities form.

Q:What is someone is on a college visit where they also attend an admissions presentation.
A: Separate the number of hours spent in each activity. Enter the field trip and admission information separately.

Q:Do I need to complete every field on the Activity forms?
A: Yes. The only exception is Additional GEAR UP students.

Q:Can I update the event name, date, location, etc. on the form that lists the students before adding the event to the table?
A: Yes.

Q:After I check the student names and click “Add to Activity Table”, I get an error about key violations. What is this?
A: If students have already been added to the table for the same activity type and date, the error will pop up. The message will tell you how many records it will not add. If you click “Yes,”all other records that are not duplicates will be added.

Q:Why did the database save one fewer student than I checked in the activity log?
A: You must click “Save”prior to clicking “Save to activity table.”See page 45 for more details about saving activity information.

Q: Why do I get this error when I click on the Activity Reports: "Data Type Mismatch in Criteria Expression? "
A: You may have entered text in the a field where there should only be numbers. For example,

Activity length= "2 hours" instead of "2"
Additional students = "20 students" instead of "20"

Go to the activity table in question and perform a find and replace on the column where the text is entered. Change the information so that it contains numbers only.

Other Questions

Q: The data I entered has disappeared. What happened?
A: First, make sure you are only using one copy of the file. Store it in one location and keep older versions in an archive folder. If you use a USB drive, save often as you enter data and properly close the file and shut down the device before ejecting.

If you are storing the file on a server, your institution’s system might be rolling back to an earlier version. If the above solutions don’t work, you may need to contact Microsoft Support and/or your IT department.

Q: I changed the spelling of a student's name. Now the Participation and School Enrolled forms are blank. What happened?
A: Make sure that when you change a record, you click “Save”before clicking “update spelling.”If you did, then the new record should be there.

Close and reopen the form. Everything should appear correctly. With some versions of Access, it isn’t showing in the form but it’s in the table.  You can still enter data and have it be related to the correct student record. If that doesn’t work, go into the participation table and delete the records for that student and add them again.

Sometimes the form needs to refresh itself. There is no “refresh all”option in Access 2003 or before. If you have Access 2007 try the “Refresh All”Button on the “Home”tab before closing and reopening the form.

Q:What if a student takes more than one math or science class in a year?
A: The Fall Final and Spring Final report period choices were added to the database to track grades for block scheduled courses when students complete a course in one half of the year and take another in the second half.

This option can also be used if students take more than one class in the same subject if one or more of the courses is for a full year. Choose Final report period for one class, then either Spring or Fall for the second class. The database will not allow two Final report periods in the same year.

Q:Why do I get the following error when I run a report and I get this error: “An expression in argument 2 has an invalid value.”?
A: This is a problem with macros between Office 2007 and older versions of Access. Contact CHE and we will have you upload your file for updates.

Q: Why does nothing happen when I click on the menu buttons?
A: For Office 2007 users, if you open your file and get the following security warning at the top of the database window, the form buttons might not work:

  • On the Message Bar, click Options. The Microsoft Office Security Options dialog box appears.
  • Click Enable this content, and then click [OK].

To always allow all content:

  • Click the “Office”button at the top left corner of the window.
  • Then the "Access Options" button.
  • Select “Trust Center”then the “Trust Center Settings”button.
  • Select the second option “Never show information about blocked content”

If this doesn’t work, contact CHE. Sometimes reinstalling the menu form corrects the problem.

Q: When I try to run a report I get a message that says "Unreserved Error -1524." What does this mean.
A: There may be corrupt data in one of your tables. Open the participation table and scroll down to see if there is an entry with odd characters (Arabic or Asian language characters for example.) Delete or edit the record and try the report again.

Q: Why is the data that I'm entering is not being saved?
A: Sometimes if there is duplication of the primary key(i.e. the social security number), the record won't save. Sometimes there is no warning. For example the mentor information table, to work around, add a number or change the mentor initials.

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Solar sector in N.J. added – yes, added – jobs in 2013

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The solar sector in New Jersey added jobs in 2013, according to a new report.
The solar sector in New Jersey added jobs in 2013, according to a new report.

Despite concerns about the decline in New Jersey's solar market, a new study found the Garden State added jobs in the sector last year and remains near the top nationally in total employment and solar capacity.

The report by the Solar Foundation found New Jersey's solar industry employed 6,500 people in 2013, up from 5,700 in 2012. That places the state third in the country in workers behind California (47,223) and Arizona (8,558).

The National Solar Jobs Census 2013, released Tuesday by the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit, said the solar industry now supports more U.S. workers than ever. The industry employs some 142,700 workers, representing growth of nearly 20 percent from 2012.

It also comes after a year in which New Jersey's decade-old solar market appeared to be falling on hard times. Driven by government incentives and requirements that power companies include renewable energy in their portfolios, the state became a hotbed for solar projects that generated the power and allowed the suppliers to buy credits from homes businesses that set up the installations.

Supply caught up with the enormous demand about two years ago, causing a free fall in the prices of the credits — known as SRECs, or solar renewable energy certificates — and pushing lawmakers to try to revive demand.

That spelled trouble for what was once one of New Jersey's fastest-growing industries, but SREC prices reportedly stabilized last year, and new projects were coming online through the first two quarters.

That seemed to be reflected in Tuesday's report by the Solar Foundation, which also said New Jersey ranks third in installed solar capacity.

The foundation notes it cannot conduct a census in each individual state, but it has received internally generated job figures since 2010.

All told, California, Arizona, New Jersey and Massachusetts account for nearly 50 percent of the total solar jobs in the U.S.

Small businesses receive second extension for ACA's employer mandate

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AFI’s Davey Havok and Gwen Stefani-less No Doubt form supergroup

The as-yet-unnamed group have already completed an album

AFI frontman Davey Havok and No Doubt’s Tom Dumont, Tony Kanal and Adrian Young have formed an, as-yet-unnamed, band.

According to Billboard, the quartet, who reportedly share a manager with Green Day, have completed an album and are looking to sign a label deal.

No Doubt’s original line-up, including Gwen Stefani, reformed to play a series of live shows last year. The group’s last record ‘Push and Shove’, which featured Stefani, was released in 2012.

AFI released their ninth studio album ‘Burials’ in 2013. Lead singer Davey Havok is involved in a number of side-projects including the electronic music duo Blaqk Audio, together with AFI guitarist Jade Puget, and hardcore band XTRMST.

Stefani recently announced her first solo album in a decade. ‘This Is What The Truth Feels Live’ will be released later this year, her first album since 2006’s ‘The Sweet Escape’. In the interim period, she released two singles ‘Baby Don’t Lie’ and ‘Spark The Fire’.

The popstar is set to make history next week by creating the first live televised music video during The Grammys.


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What's New, NMU? for the week of April 6, 2009

"What's New, NMU?"

For the week of April 6, 2009

From the 6th floor

Seasonal temperatures continue to be the norm in Upper Michigan. Daytime highs are hanging right around the mid '30s. While the snow is not yet completely gone, as there are scattered piles of snow around campus, most everything else looks brown and dirty. As you can see in the photo from the 6th floor today, the remaining ice around the shoreline has broken up and the water of Lake Superior is evident again. Forecasters call for a chance of snow showers early in the week, with temperatures in the upper '30s headed into the Easter weekend.

President outlines budget challenges, reduction proposals

Northern’s $4.6 million projected shortfall for fiscal year 2010 would be a softer blow than the $10 million worst-case scenario that surfaced early in the state budget process. But NMU President Les Wong made it clear that cost-saving measures, perhaps including a university-wide salary freeze, will be required to counter the double-barreled impact of state appropriation decreases and NMU operational increases.
Wong stressed that stimulus dollars will provide only a temporary boost. They will arrive in waves rather than a lump-sum payment and cannot fund long-term structural cost increases. In the wake of stimulus support, Michigan universities in 2012 will be left with base budgets that are equal to their 2008 levels. Wong said Northern, through advanced planning, has positioned itself well to meet the challenges ahead. All departments were charged last semester with identifying potential reductions of 6 and 10 percent. The lower scenario aligns most closely with the new projected shortfall of $4.6 million.
“Everyone in here has been part of the process,” Wong told those gathered at a university budget forum. “The effort all of you have put forth has generated a number of good ideas. It’s not like all of a sudden I’m standing in front of you today saying, ‘Okay, where are we going to get $4.6 million?’ I think we have some ideas and that’s why I wanted to get the planning process out in front of you early.”
Short-term proposals that are being researched include a salary freeze, which would save about $2 million and help preserve jobs. Wong said he met with all union leaders March 23 to share the idea and ask for feedback. “We’re trying to learn more about the implications, but I do want to say that all of this is subject to negotiated agreements.”
Other short-term possibilities being analyzed are: cost savings through reorganizations, job sharing and new processes; cooperative programs that provide strength-in-numbers savings, similar to NMU’s current participation in the Michigan University Consortium on Health (MUCH); hiring reductions, postponements or freezes; using one-time dollars strategically; and identifying scheduled maintenance and construction projects that could be deferred.

Read the complete story here.

Wong's presentation is available for online viewing.

Stupak named commencement speaker

U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak will be the keynote speaker at Northern’s May 2 commencement. Stupak will also receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
Since 1992, Stupak has represented Michigan’s first congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. It is one of the largest such districts in the nation, encompassing 31 counties from the entire Upper Peninsula and the northern part of the Lower Peninsula.
Stupak is a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. In that capacity, he serves on the telecommunications and the Internet subcommittee, along with the environmental and hazardous waste subcommittee.
He began his career in public service as an Escanaba police officer in 1972. He joined the Michigan State Police force the following year and retired in 1984 after being injured in the line of duty. Stupak went on to serve northern Michigan residents as an attorney and as a state representative for Menominee, Delta and Dickinson counties.
Stupak graduated from Saginaw Valley State University in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He received his juris doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing.

Stupak honorary host for Washington, D.C. alumni event

Congressman Stupak will serve as honorary host for the May 12 NMU alumni reception in Washington, D.C. NMU President Les Wong will also be in attendance.

"An Evening at the Capitol" will take place Tuesday, May 12 at the newly opened Capitol Visitor Center. The center, the new main entrance to the U.S. Capitol, is located below the East Plaza of the capitol between Constitution and Independence avenues.

Invitations are being sent to those in the D.C. region, but the event is open to all alumni.

An Evening at the Capitol

Tuesday, May 12
5 - 7 p.m.

Capitol Visitor Center
Washington, D.C.

Free for Alumni Association members;
$10 for non-members.

To request more information or register, contact

NMU Night at Comerica Park set

The Third Annual NMU Night at Comerica Park has been scheduled for Saturday, August 15. Cheer on the Tigers in the special NMU section of the ballpark.
This event sells out, so be sure and order your tickets soon!

NMU Night at Comerica Park

Tigers vs. Royals
Saturday, August 15
7:05 p.m.

Tickets are limited. Order now.

$22 per ticket, best available, Pavilion

  • Ticket includes pre-game reception

  • Free t-shirt for all Alumni Association members

Order form here.

First Nighters  to honor Panowski

After 32 years, Dr. James Panowski is retiring from NMU. "Dr. P." has been director of the Forest Roberts Theatre since 1977. The NMU First Nighters Club will host a special evening in his honor, Friday, May 1, at Upfront & Company.
The evening will include a buffet dinner, a cash bar and entertainment. In addition, the club is establishing a scholarship in his name. If you would like details on the event, please contact the NMU Foundation at 906-227-2627.

Beaumier Center to host exhibit on Jewry in Michigan

The Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center is hosting a traveling exhibition titled "Uneasy Years: Michigan Jewry During Depression and War." An opening reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 10. Light refreshments will be served. The center is located in room 105 Cohodas Hall at NMU. The exhibition is on loan from the Michigan State University Museum.
Throughout the era of immigration, many Jews made Michigan home. Throughout the years of war, the Depression and anti-Semitism, many in Michigan's Jewish community responded to events with a growing sense of unease. The traveling "Uneasy Years" exhibit contains part of a growing collection of evidence regarding the lives and activities of Michigan Jews during the years of Nazi domination in Germany and Europe. Many Michigan Jews did not avoid the challenges raised by Nazism and anti-Semitism, but engaged with several issues and took action themselves. Many of these actions increased aid to Jews facing persecution abroad.
The exhibit will be on display through Saturday, May 16. The U.P. Heritage Center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission is free and the public is invited.

Golf fundraiser set in Mishicot, Wis.

NMU's Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports Department will host a golf outing at Fox Hills in Mishicot, Wis. on July 20. All alumni and friends are invited to attend.
NMU is teaming up with Fox Hills Resort to offer an enjoyable weekend featuring special lodging rates, fun-filled Sunday evening activities and entertainment and the golf outing Monday. NMU President Les Wong and NMU athletic coaches will be participating.

For more information and the order form, click here.

Thanks for stopping by...

...Nathan Hart '05 of Kalamazoo, Mich.

...Kathy LeDuc '79 of Escanaba. Kathy stopped by March 18 after attending NMU's Upper Great Lakes Collegiate Job Fair. Unfortunately, our camera was at the Job Fair at the time so we couldn't take Kathy's photo.

From the e-mail bag

"Can you put this in the next 'What's New, NMU?' I would love to provide an opportunity for NMU alumni in the Kansas City area (or elsewhere within driving distance) to meet up. If interested, send an email and I'll put it together."
Marjorie Seavoy Falcone '63
Kansas City, MO.

Note from the editor:
David Bonsall, Rachel Harris and graduate assistant Seth Hill-Kennedy (Center for Student Enrichment) presented “Learning Without Limits: Extending Co-Curricular Learning to All Students” at the American College Personnel Association annual conference on March 30 in Washington, DC.

The Center for Student Enrichment staff gathered with some Washington, DC alumni at the National Press Club.

Front:  Chante’ Lasco, ’96; Amy Pascoe, ’06; Fabiana Perera ’05; Layla Wright, ’02; and Courtney Hytinen, 07.
Back:  Joel Yacks, ’96; Rachel Harris, ‘91; Ivy Lange, ’99; Andy Hill, '03; Dave Bonsall, ’73; and Seth Hill-Kennedy, 08.

Have something you'd like to share?

Feedback should be directed to alumni@nmu.edu

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In the midst of doing laundry that didn't get done this past weekend, due to being under the weather, the fat girl that lurks underneath this skin got a craving for an appetizer at the Chinese food spot on the corner. I live in the Bronx, so along with liquor stores and check cashing places, Chinese food spots are everywhere.

Tonight it was empty. Just me in there, waiting, listening to the Chinese being thrown around on the other side of the counter.

"Hello!!" resonated from the back.

I looked behind me to see who he was talking was me.

"Oh, hello!" The five cooks behind the counter all looked at me and laughed. It's the most I've ever spoken to anyone who worked there. I stood there. Head resting on my folded hands, waiting for my food, but I couldn't help myself. Staring at the Chinese woman who manned the phones and register....

"What kind of Chinese are you speaking? Cantonese? Mandarin?" I asked.

She stopped and looked like she was waiting for me to insert the disrespectful racial joke here. Literally, she looked as though she was bracing for the insult.

"I ask because I lived in Asia. I went to Hong Kong. I lived in Japan for a year."

The remnants of a slight grin showed on her face. She relaxed and responded, "Oh really, Hong Kong is a beautiful city."

"Yes, it is."

I don't know if she is just going to brush it off as an occurance, but I really had a moment with her. I have walked into this Chinese food spot, and many others in NYC and seen people acting disrespectfully wreckless with these workers. Purposefully butchering their accent and the way they look, for laughs during their weed smoke filled, alcohol induced, or simply ignorance injected conversations.

Frankly,  it pisses me of.

I've seen the same with the Pakistani and Indian workers on my block at the Dunkin Donuts. No respect because they can't relate, and don't want to.

So yes tonight, at the Chinese food spot...I hope I let them know, at least one person in the neighborhood respects where they come from...

time to go get my laundry.


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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Slurp Du Jour: Red-Cooked Beef Hand-Made Noodles At China North Dumpling

After seven straight posts featuring exotic Vietnamese,  Japanese or Burmese noodles, I felt like I had returned home from a long journey when I sat down to a simple bowl of muscular hand-made wheat noodles with red-cooked beef at China North Dumpling. China has never actually been my home, at least not for more than a month or two at a time, but it's the place I developed a love of noodles, expecially hand-pulled wheat noodles. Chinese restaurants are also places where I can exhibit a little menu-reading competency.

"Number 1 Beef Noodle," I said to the server. "It's not spicy," she said. I shrugged. "Hong shao," I said, to confirm my choice. "Hong shao," she repeated, nodding.  It was the first time I had been warned by a server in an Asian restaurant that something I ordered wasn't spicy.  The reason, I postulated after looking over Yelp reviews and photos of China North Dumpling, is that No. 2, "Spicy beef noodle soup" (which I previously reviewed) is extremely popular and the servers may have come to expect it to be the choice when someone points at that section of the menu.

No. 1 on the "Hand Made Noodle" section of China North Dumpling's menu is listed simply as "Special Beef Noodle Soup" in English, or hong shao niu rou mian (red-cooked beef noodles) in Chinese. Being married to a Shanghainese woman who cooks, I can confidently explain that "red cooked" meas there is a lot of soy sauce involved (and yes, a smidgen of sugar). Red-cooked beef noodle soup is a basic Shanghainese/Taiwanese soup form that cries out for noodles of great substance. It can be made spicy or not, faintly or sharply aromatic and medicinal, and can have any number of veggies thrown in to dude it up. But it must have noodles that can walk the walk.

China North Dumpling's red-cooked beef noodle soup is of the most basic, noodle-enhancing variety. A generous portion of red-cooked beef brisket in a soy sauce broth that is slightly sweet and slightly aromatic, and two stalks of Shanghai bok choy propped up by a tangle of thick, chewy noodles whipped out by the two ladies in the back of the store.

Lift the noodles out of the broth, admire their heft and suck them down.  It's an act of worship, I tell ya.

Where slurped: China North Dumpling, 1311 Noriega St., San Francisco

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Welcome to the website of Norman Sinclair, a high country artist whose vivid water colour paintings capture a moment in time on the southern high country stations of New Zealand.

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Reminiscent of the great American artist Charles Marion Russell, famous for his paintings of the "Wild West", Sinclair's evocative representations of our own iconic high country are his signature works.

Like Russell, Sinclair captures life with a capital "L" in his paintings: the life of the musterers, horses, cattle, sheep and dogs on whom the high country way of life depends. Sinclair has the added advantage (unavailable to Russell) of the spectacular geography of our high country to serve as a backdrop for his works.

Sinclair's best works are the ones that capture the whiskers of movement in the dogs' attention to their masters and their charges, the roll of horses' behinds as they purposefully carry the men and women driving their stock, and the clamour of large herds and flocks as they move from one grazing ground to another. Not for nothing are these unusual scenes.

Few New Zealand artists are as brave as Sinclair in finding his way to these sights so he can capture them. He has hung out of helicopters, waded across icy rivers, and run to and fro around moving herds to observe up close just how they move. To us viewing these pages from the comfort of a Dunedin art gallery, Sinclair seems to have captured more than the movement - the smell is almost there also, of the animals, the dust, and the sweat.

Watercolour and egg tempera are the main media used in these works but Sinclair also presents large acrylic and water-based oil paintings on canvas of our impressive southern mountainscapes.


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EVANSTON, Ill. --- Northwestern University scientist Chad A. Mirkin, a world-renowned leader in nanotechnology research and its application, has been elected a member of the prestigious Institute of Medicine (IOM).

He is the first at Northwestern and in the Midwest and the 10th in the world to be elected to all three branches of the National Academies. Mirkin was elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences earlier this year and a member of the National Academy of Engineering in 2009.

Mirkin is the George B. Rathmann Professor of Chemistry in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences and professor of medicine, chemical and biological engineering, biomedical engineering and materials science and engineering and director of Northwestern’s International Institute for Nanotechnology.

Membership in the IOM is one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine in the United States. Mirkin is among 65 new members and five foreign associates recognized for their major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care and public health.

Mirkin will be inducted into the Institute next October during its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. At least one-quarter of the institute’s membership is selected from outside the health professions. The newly elected members raise IOM's total membership to 1,817.

Mirkin, a member of President Obama’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, is the recipient of more than 60 national and international prizes. He is known for the invention and development of biological and medical diagnostic systems based upon nanomaterials and new approaches to cancer therapeutics based upon gene regulation. Mirkin is the inventor and chief developer of three groundbreaking nanoscale fabrication and analytical tools: Dip-Pen Nanolithography, Polymer Pen Lithography and Beam-Pen Lithography. He is the founder of three Chicago-based companies: Aurasense, Nanosphere and NanoInk.

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I have just attended what I hope to be a life changing, or at the very least, blog changing event! This was my first ever blogging event, and what a way to start. The event was held in the centre of London, in The Brewery. It had all the glitz and glamour of an awards night.

Initially, I didn’t think Cybermummy was for me. I didn’t identify as a mummy blogger initially. I thought a mummy blogger blogged about the school run, or about long lunches with their mummy friends, or activities they do with their children. I thought they courted businesses, and wrote sponsored posts. I had a very narrow minded view of what a “mummy blogger” is.

I was delighted to fine at Cybermummy that essentially we are all the same. We are the modern day story tellers, and blogs tell our stories. Sad stories, happy stories, sponsored stories, stories for fun, stories just because, stories to impart an important message. I am much happier with my new perspective – the blogger as modern day story teller.

I was struck by how many mummy bloggers have a similar background to me, mummies with kids with autism, with verbal dyspraxia, other mums with premature babies. Blogging seems to be a legitimate way of dealing with social isolation, with dealing with difference.

The day was divided into sections. We all sat together for the initial talks and then divide into groups to look at different issues around blogging, and I found this extremely hard, because so many of the talks were worthwhile, and I can’t split myself into three. I look forward to checking out the other talks on line.
My favourite talk included my favourite personal moment. The talk was about “blogger activism” and was extremely moving, speaking about UNICEF and Save the Children’s partnerships with bloggers. I was very brave and asked a question. My question was what about those bloggers who are wanting to form partnerships with charities, how do we go about it? I mentioned about Bliss and Tommy’s and a voice piped up “this lady is here from Tommy’s!” It was very funny! I did then go on to ask for a lottery win, watch this space....

It was great to get tips about marketing, about how to raise the profile of our blogs.  I did a very in depth workshop about how to migrate from Blogger to Wordpress, which made my head hurt. I listened intently to everything and made copious notes!

But what I’ve really taken away from Cybermummy are the stories. Stories from famous people, like Sarah Brown, the wife of the former Prime Minister, and stories from people who are considered ordinary, people like you, people like me. Stories that are funny, that are sad, that are moving beyond measure. I will never forget crying during one of these moving stories, and hugging another fellow blogger also in tears.
I have so much floating in my head, and things I want to achieve now, and partnerships to build. I can’t wait to go through my piles of business cards and forge new friendships, to reach out to charities, and to improve and continue my story telling.

But first I just want to get home to my little boy, Joseph, who inspires me, and I've spent all weekend thinking and talking about!

  1. bloody awesome!!!!! I wish I could have come too!!! I love the new look and I love your blog, you inspire me daily so thank you!! I hope you get home safely xxxxx

  2. Sorry I didn't get to meet you! It was extremely full on wasn't it? Oh well, maybe next year?

  3. WOW! What a wonderful experience. How lucky that Zu3D sponsored you to go to the event.

  4. yes I am very lucky, and very very very grateful!

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    I hope you got back Ok, your husband Corey passed on the details of your blog and I couldn't resist commenting. My son Alex and I met Joespeh on the Steam train yesterday and they became pals for the day as toddlers do sharing a common enthusiasm for the train and chocolate buttons. Joseph is adorable and had an extremely infectious laugh which caused a great amount of giggles throughout the trip, and he kept Cory on his toes. It was a real pleasure meeting them both, good luck with the competition.

  6. Thank you so much! My husband couldn't stop talking about his train trip and meeting you and Alex!


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My place of work (and one of my almae matres), NYU, is not a school renowned for being traditional. Being in the middle of one of the biggest cities in the world, we're not doing any hooprolling and we don't even have a football team. Although I delight in such traditions, I always seem to find myself in schools where that sort of thing is just not the norm.

Luckily, the few traditions NYU does hold are really excellent. Two of them happened this week, and I was fortunate enough to be able to volunteer at both! First up was Grad Alley, a giant street festival for graduates and their families. There are giveaways, shows, and my station: the NYU photobooth. I think by now you know how much I love taking snaps, so being the designated NYU photobooth photographer for the evening was a blast. I hope some of the pictures turned out well, because I know those families waited in line for quite a while!

The highlight of my week was absolutely running into one of my former students, Daniel, at the photobooth. All of my students were stars, but Daniel is one of the few who has kept in touch with me, so seeing him on the eve of his graduation after meeting him as a freshman was sort of perfect. I was so excited for him that I almost cried, and I honestly am not a person who cries very much. But graduation is one of those things that makes me really emotional: my own was so beautiful and so hard and in that moment, life seemed more sparkling and full of possibility than it ever had before or has since.

I imagine that's what a lot of people were feeling the very next day, at NYU's commencement ceremony in Yankee Stadium. Leading up to it, there was already a good amount of emotion, because we knew it would be the last graduation for one of my coworkers who has been instrumental in planning it for 20 years. And the day of the ceremony was perfect: blue skies and sea of purple robes.

She wasn't at either of these events, but my best friend from college also graduated this week. Seeing her finish two programs at once with an infant was incredible. She's been a model of fortitude for me for 12 years, and I'm so proud to call her my friend. It was a great day, and I feel so honored to have been able to celebrate all the efforts and work of the students here. It's so inspiring to be surrounded by so many excellent people every day.

Congratulations, graduates, especially Daniel and my other creative writing freshman, and Sarah! Good luck in all you pursue next!

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Monthly Spending in April 2016

Net Worth Change from Previous Month: 3.7%
Total Spent: $1432.26

So, this is the fourth month in a row (and, coincidentally, the fourth month in a year) that I spent more than I was hoping to, but I'm determined to get back on the horse in May, and turn things around before the half-way point in the year. Where did the money go? About $900 was planned for, and went to paying my estimated taxes. Around $400 was completely unplanned for because I'm the worst girlfriend and I had forgotten that Roger's birthday is in April, so I wanted to get him a nice briefcase, some new clothes, and take him out to a nice birthday dinner. Definitely do not regret that even a little bit, so there, personal finance gods. The rest was not so bad, because I put some effort into recouping after that binge shopping experience: about $90 on food, $50 on a new duffel bag, $20 on one Uber and one Car2Go, and $25 on a haircut.

I got my last big freelance check in April, which was much appreciated, as always, and just topped off my emergency fund so that I'm 100% funded! It was a great feeling, and I'll write more about it later. I'm hoping to pick up more freelance work over the coming months, and bring that number back up, but for now, I think it's good to get back to living on my normal salary and knowing I don't have much wiggle room beyond my $300 spending goal.

This month, I really want to buy prescription sunglasses, which cost $175, so I'll be buying those soon, and then taking out $30 a week in spending money for the month. Other than that, I don't see any other big expenses popping up (knock on wood). Hopefully getting back to the budget goes off without a hitch!

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Occurred : 2/17/2000 18:30 (Entered as : 02/17/00 18:30)
Reported: 2/17/2000 22:04
Posted: 2/11/2003
Location: Auburn, WA
Shape: Triangle
Duration:15 seconds
Driving N. on C St. and noticed plane or ? coming from the west and directly overhead--traveling faster than any I've ever seen--but very low--could actually see triangular shape--going from west to east. Due to train on track parallel to C St--drove about 10 more seconds until I was able to see the eastern sky again, but it was gone. There was a light on the end of each angle--one red and one green and unsure of 3rd--think it was another red or green, not white or other color. It was so fast--and the low altitude was what drew my attention.

There was a lot of traffic, since the train was passing (notoriously long events in Auburn) so people were continuing North on C St instead of waiting at the intersections with train crossings. I had just crossed Main St and saw this plane flying very fast and very very low. I thought it was a plane due to red and green lights--but then I looked after it whizzed by and thought it looked like a triangle shape, with a light on the end of each angle. Because of the train, I couldn't see the eastern sky (the direction it was going) and pulled over just past Del's Farm Supply, at the next intersecion--by then there was nothing to see. I thought it might have been a stealth craft, but it didn't have that swept back look--it seemed more of a true triangle. I couldn't tell if there was any sound, due to a lot of traffic noise, but can usually hear airplanes even above the traffic--we are right on the flight path for Sea-Tac--as low as this seemed to be, I would have thought it would have made a huge noise, but there wasn't anything noticeable but traffic.


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Occurred : 8/1/2002 21:25 (Entered as : 08,2002 9:25pm)
Reported: 6/22/2003 1:33:35 AM 01:33
Posted: 7/16/2003
Location: Coquitlam (Canada), BC
Shape: Cylinder
3 different shaped ufos met in sky,they all came from a different direction and stayed there for about 10 minutes spinning and twirling

3of us were in car coming home.We noticed 3 flying crafts meeting in the sky.They hovered in one spot for about 10 to 15 minutes.There were 3 different shaped crafts.One was cylinder,another was triangular and the last one was round.We noticed them because it looked like they were going to crash into each other when they met up.I have seen a gold globe with an antena coming out of the top and one out the bottom.I am not the only one who has seen this one either.I can give you names of other people who have also.We have seen other ufos through a 10 year period of living in this area.If you want more info contact me,I will give you the names of other people too.I never was able to report these until now.

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at approx. 330 am Istepped on my sail boat at waccawatche marina looked to my west and saw a craft octagon in shape for about five seconds it shot up the Intercoastal water way as soon as it dissapeared another craft appeard in the exact same spot I originally thought it was the same craft this is where things really got strange althogh the craft was approximatly 400 yards off I some got close enough to see that it was bronze in color but it also had little dings and divets in it with tarnish marks as if you had thrown apenny in the water Ialso noticed dark windows with casings zig zag shaped like on pictures Ive seen on the stealth bomber now how I got close enough see this Ihave no idea even though Ido remember seeing myself standing on the dock and reentering myself over my left shoulder as Iam some how still watching this thing it was hoovering like a dragon fly would fly it then turned molten lava on the bottom as if the lava was in a glass bowl took off did two giant loops and to where ever they come from and the other one chased it from north to south leaving agreen trail


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Reported: 6/24/2013 8:48:52 PM 20:48
Posted: 7/3/2013
Location: Bertram, TX
Shape: Light
Duration:3 minutes
Round brightly lit object moving slow and low.

My husband and I saw a round brightly lit object moving west to east at 10:03 pm. It appeared very low and moving slowly. We know that it was not a plane or helicopter. It being so low and brightly lit was what was so odd about it.

We are in our sixties and still have good vision. We are retired professionals and we do not drink.

It took about 3 minutes to cross the sky before it faded out.

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An artist, philosopher, and idealist are the labels best given to this Foxworth, MS native. After a brief residency in New Orleans, he has become a long-time and current resident of Jackson, MS, where he is the founder and president of NuRenaissance. As a company, the philosophy of NuRenaissance is to inspire and promote individuals who want to better themselves, to promote self-reliance, self-respect, and self-pride among inspiring African American artists as well as any and all creative persons. Educationally, he received a Bachelor of Art in Commercial Art (1996) and a Masters in Elementary Education (2009) both from Jackson State University. He taught art from 1998 to 2002 in Jackson Public Schools. For the past decade to the present, he has consistently hosted an annual art showing of his works along with other local artists in the metro Jackson area.

His style is an unconditionally spontaneous involvement of my personal philosophies, theories, experiences, and creative experiments of the metaphysical this accumulates and energetically burst into a gumbo of creativity never duplicated or replicated by himself. His works are done primarily in oil with an abstracted Afrocentric twist, as an artist his ultimate goal when creating a piece is to bring to life in the minds of his viewers a connection of his thoughts, messages, or philosophies he had by bringing his abstract mind to a physical realm. Instead, of writing a book of words, he’d rather paint a book of images to relay those words. His style can best exemplified in his signature piece, “Behold Adam”40 X 48, oil & tar on canvas, 2002, forever featured at www.nurenaissance.com.

Thus, it is with great enthusiasm the attempt to inspire someone in a very positive manner with my artwork, with no regard of its imagery, but with all regard of the images’ message.

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Such shell companies maintain the fiction that they are going businesses by keeping bank accounts, generating business correspondence, retaining accounting records for audits, filing tax returns, and sometimes even obtaining bogus employee identification numbers. They usually have only $5,000 to $10,000 in capital, with a roster of taciturn lawyers as directors, officers and shareholders.

Lake Resources' most important asset was an account in the Swiss Credit Bank, where the profits from the weapons sale were deposited -an account controlled by Lieut. Col. Oliver L. North, the National Security Council official who was dismissed when the White House disclosed that the profits had gone to the Contras. While most C.I.A. businesses are shells, some legitimate ongoing enterprises have also maintained C.I.A. connections for decades. Many of the companies sold off in the 1970's retained some ties to the agency.

For example, shortly after E-Systems Inc. bought Air Asia, a fomer C.I.A. airline, William F. Raborn, a former director of the C.I.A., joined the board of E-Systems, a Dallas-based comapny that makes electronic and aerospace systems. Although officials of E-Systems declined to discuss their relationship with the C.I.A., the company is widely thought to be a leading supplier of intelligence paraphernalia.

The C.I.A.'s connection with Southern Air, too, goes back for years. The C.I.A. bought Southern Air outright in 1960, paying $307,000 as part of an effort to beef up its air transport capacity. In 1973, the C.I.A. sold its airline to Stanley G. Williams, who ran the company for the agency, for $5.1 million - rejecting an unidentified buyer's offer of $2 million more.

The sale was financed by what was described in one affidavit as an ''unconventional loan'' from the First National Bank of Chicago, guaranteed by the C.I.A. In 1979 Mr. Williams sold it to the present sole owner, James H. Bastian, who was the carrier's lawyer during the C.I.A. years. Mr. Bastian had served on the board of Air America, once the agency's largest wholly owned company, with assets of $50 million. SOUTHERN Air's connections apparently have not hurt. The airline now has 25 planes and 540 employees, almost double that of a year ago, and its earnings -$907.000 in the third quarter of 1986, and $1.24 million in the second quarter - have risen sharply. United States Government business is only part of Southern Air's work. Over the last two years company logs show that it has been flying between Luanda and the diamond mining towns in northeast Angola under contract to Guernsey IAS, an Irish air cargo company. A senior State Department official said the department had learned that the airline was ferrying Cuban soldiers: ''We told them this was against American law, and they stopped it,'' he said.

Mr. Kress said he knew nothing about this activity. He also denies that Southern Air is part of a C.I.A. network. ''I'm tired of denying all the rumors that we're working for the C.I.A.,'' he said. Asked why the reports persist, he replied, ''I guess people really like spy stories.'' Mr. Kress stresses Southern Air's less splashy business, including an overnight air express package service, Burlington Air Express, out of Fort Wayne, Ind.

Not all of the companies the C.I.A. uses are in such high-tech fields as electronics or airlines. Robert R. Mullen & Company - a well-known Washington public relations firm that has represented such clients as the American Bar Association, the American Automobile Association, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - provided slots for covert C.I.A. agents in Washington and in the firm's offices in Mexico City, Kuala Lumpur and the Hague, until the firm's cover was blown in 1973. E. Howard Hunt Jr., a C.I.A. operative convicted of conspiracy after the Watergate break-in, was at one time a writer in the Washington office.

Another firm that helped the agency in this way, according to Congressional sources, was Bishop, Baldwin, Rewald, Dillingham & Wong, a Honolulu investment firm that was involved in a securities fraud case. After the firm declared bankruptcy in July 1983, court documents showed that the C.I.A. had paid $2,700 of its phone bills. The C.I.A. acknowledged that it had a ''slight'' involvement.

Three C.I.A. agents were among the investors who lost $22 million in the collapse: Jack Kindschi, a former head of the Honolulu office, J. Rardin, his successor, and R. Richardson, a covert agent. Despite these investments, which violated C.I.A. policy and earned reprimands for the agents, Congressional investigators concluded that Bishop Baldwin was used only as an address for covert agents and was not a C.I.A. money-laundering proprietary as Ronald R. Rewald, the firm's president, alleged.

Other court records, from Australia, suggest that the C.I.A. was involved in international banking as part of its money-moving operations. Nugan Hand, a Sydney investment bank, was founded in 1973 by an Australian, Frank Nugan, and an American, Michael Hand.