#Tangier building design

[marcogiovenale]

"wake: interzone, esala graduation project at edinburgh school of architecture"

Wake: I am in the Interzone Tangier building design and thesis investigation Perceiving Tangier through an investigation of William Burroughs’ dreamlike writing and Brion Gysin’s technique of cut-ups, the city manifests itself as a parallel, as an other. This thronging sea of relations between, across, and through the urban fabric become permutations of Tangier’s material reality; a pin-cushion…

[vintagelasvegas]

Club Bingo became the Sahara. Photos c. 1948 and 1952.

Timeline of Club Bingo and Sahara Hotel & Casino

Club Bingo, predecessor of Sahara

‘46: M.D. Close builds a restaurant on this site; sold a year later to Prewin Inc (Milton Prell, Al Winter).

‘47: Club Bingo opens 7/24/47. Prell, Winter & partners, owners. Wurdeman & Becket, architects. Signs by YESCO.

‘48: Bonanza Room opens in May, signs added.

‘49: New sign by YESCO and Aloysius McDonald.

‘52: Club Bingo closed in May. Club Bingo’s main building incorporated into the Sahara as the coffee shop. Casino items sold to the public in June.

Sahara Hotel & Casino

‘52: Sahara opened 10/7/52. 200 rooms. Prell, Winter & partners, owners. Max Meltzman, architect. Built by Del Webb Corp.

‘55: 200-room, low-rise expansion on the south side of the resort.

‘60: 14-story, 200-room Tunis Tower addition opened in May. (600 rm total.) M. Stern Jr, architect. Built by Del Webb Corp. Tunis tower said to be Nevada’s tallest building. 127-ft sign by YESCO added in Fall.

‘61: Sahara, The Mint, and Lucky Strike Club sold to Del Webb Corp, under new subsidiary, Sahara-Nevada Corp. First public company to own casinos.

‘62: New main lobby, casino expansion, House of Lords steakhouse addition.

‘63: 24-floor Alexandria Tower addition. M. Stern Jr, architect. Don the Beachcomber addition.

‘68: Convention Center addition.

‘78: 26-floor Tangiers Tower addition. M. Stern Jr, architect.

‘80: Second sign, by YESCO

‘82: Sahara sold to Paul Lowden.

‘88: Parking garage, “T” extension of Tangiers Tower.

‘95: Sold to Gordon Gaming.

‘96: Beginning of a renovation and rebuild project that lasted through 2000. Last of the ‘50s-era low rise rooms demolished in 3/96, replaced with new porte-cochere and parking garage; New sign with two camels with matching signage on the Paradise Rd entrance all by Jack M. Larsen Jr. & Mikhon Lighting and sign (‘97); Speedworld addition (‘97); Speed-The Ride roller coaster addition (2000).

2007: Sold to SBE Ent & Stockbridge.

2011: Sahara closed.

2014: Reopened as SLS Hotel. Tunis, Alexandria, and Tangiers towers renamed Sam, Society, and Citizen. Society tower becomes W Hotel 2017-2018.

2018: Sold to Meruelo Group.

2019: renamed Sahara.

Photos of Club Bingo / Photos of Sahara

Club Bingo & Sahara photos both likely by Las Vegas News Bureau. li ‘41 and ‘51 Cadillac. First Sahara photo from the Manis Collection, UNLV Special Collections. Photo below is a scan from a commercial 35mm slide, Vintage Las Vegas collection.

Sources include: Becket Architectural Drawings and Photographs, Getty Research Institute; Close Property on Highway 91 Sold for Club. Review-Journal, 5/2/47 p3; Strip Values. Review-Journal, 8/9/55 p3; Modern Room Design. Review-Journal, 5/26/60; Skybound at Sahara. Review-Journal, 9/15/60; Associated Press. Sahara’s Merger Plan Gains Okay. Review-Journal, 7/19/61; Jude Wanniski. Yanks Boss Vetoes Vegas Named Tie-In. Review-Journal, 7/21/61.

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Известно, что ни один кадр культовой кинокартины «Касабланка» не был снят в Марокко. Прототипом Rick’s Café послужили импровизированные декорации отелей в Танжере. Годами многочисленные туристы – поклонники фильма все время пыта��ись найти нечто похожее в Касабланке. И в 2004 году в Касабланке было открыто «Rick’s Cafе Casablanca», которое позиционирует себя, как ресторан-пиано-бар в стилистике голливудского шедевра 40-х годов «Касабланка». Для легендарного Rick’s Cafе местные власти предоставили традиционный марокканский риад – грандиозный особняк с центральным внутренним двором, построенный в 1930 году на окраине Медины. Фасад здания со стороны улицы украшают тяжелые деревянные двери, как в фильме, ориентированные на порт и Атлантический океан. Rick’s Cafе наполнено элементами декора, представляющими ремесленную индустрию Марокко. Камины из резного мрамора, цветная марокканская штукатурка «таделакт», традиционная для мавританской архитектуры терракотовая плитка «зулляйдж» на стенах и полах и конечно текстиль, посуда светильники ручной работы. Замысловатые антикварные латунные напольные и настольные лампы с ажурновырезанными металлическими плафонами создают в помещении сказочные световые эффекты. Каждый стол заведения украшают роскошные лампы с медным абажуром и бахромой из бисера, специально разработанные для этого проекта и ставшие символом кафе. Кафе расположено по адресу: 248, Bd Sour Jdid. Place du jardin public. Ancienne médina. Casablanca. Morocco

It is known that not a single frame of the cult film “Casablanca” was filmed in Morocco. Rick’s Café was based on improvised hotel sets in Tangier. For years, numerous tourists who were fans of the film were constantly trying to find something similar in Casablanca. And in 2004, “Rick’s Cafe Casablanca” was opened in Casablanca, which positions itself as a restaurant-piano-bar in the style of the Hollywood masterpiece of the 40s “Casablanca”. For the legendary Rick's Café, local authorities provided a traditional Moroccan riad - a grandiose mansion with a central courtyard, built in 1930 on the outskirts of the Medina. The street façade of the building is decorated with heavy wooden doors, like in the film, oriented towards the port and the Atlantic Ocean. Rick's Cafe is filled with decorative elements representing the Moroccan craft industry. Fireplaces made of carved marble, colored Moroccan “tadelakt” plaster, traditional Moorish architecture terracotta tiles “zullage” on the walls and floors and of course textiles, tableware and handmade lamps. Intricate antique brass floor and table lamps with intricately carved metal shades create fabulous lighting effects in the room. Each table of the establishment is decorated with luxurious lamps with copper shades and beaded fringe, specially designed for this project and which have become a symbol of the cafe. The cafe is located at 248 Bd Sour Jdid. Place du jardin public. Ancienne medina. Casablanca. 🇲🇦

[thewul]

And so the idea made it's way, the greater idea, that it wasn't only highways, it never was actually, the greater idea is to make Morocco a fully integrated sea, air, rail, road, passenger and freight platform, to tap into it's geostrategical position to become truly one the larges such integrated platforms worldwide

Linking the regions and economic ensembles of the world, in the tens of millions of passengers and hundreds of millions of freight tons, under a new transport authority and investor which role is to make sure that all segments integrate seamlessly

So new ports, airports, rail stations, extended rail and highways networks, to make Morocco a useful economic exchanges platform for the global economy

Morocco is the only country in the world, that can effectively service the EMEA and MENA regions while being situated in the middle between NAFTA, MERCOSUR and ASEAN

With the right investments, it has the potential to operate mega platform integrating sea, air, sea, rail and road segments, on par with the largest ones in the world, it has available superficy for that, and with a range on incentives of which free trade zones, quite simply we want to bank on globalization in a big way, where everything becomes faster and cheaper through Morocco

Globalization and its flow of billions of passengers and freight tons has to become our business, we have the location for just that and the cost effective manpower

TAM is geared towards becoming a global leader in passenger traffic and freight, Tangiers Cairo and Tangiers Cape Town via road and rail, while securing each member state borders are actual projects

Through such infrastructures regional leaders such as MANAGEM for mining can tap into Africa's vast mineral resources as buyers thus securing a steady income for the source countries, while stockpiling these minerals in large quantities within raw materials shipping platforms for export to anywhere in the world

Jorf Al Asfar itself is only the beginning of JORF II and JORF III, Africa has to start rationalizing the exploitation of its raw resources and Morocco together with South Africa has a role to play

Conversely as Africa develops itself it can become one of the largest consumer markets of the world, importing just about everything from everywhere

The ANP logo is from Administracion National de Puertos in Uruguay, it's well designed logo, and things do happen for a reason now maybe ANP can become that larger ports operator in different parts of the world why not

Lets consider it, Morocco and Uruguay to start with, that's North Africa and South America, in practice it does take some adapting such as renaming Agence Nationale des Ports into Administration Nationale des Ports, implementing cohesive processes and tools

ANP in Uruguay is already doing a fine work with a steady growth, portuary industry can become that international cooperation field between Morocco and Uruguay

At some point ANP might, should, shed its national administration skin, to become truly a business, which core expertise is managing portuary installations, and it started with a well designed logo itself enhanced by the fact that in a globalized economy business partners and business opportunities are global not even regional

Where one might think well maybe these two but what's next, ANP can carve its market share through acquisitions

Now here's what, under TAM all of these are businesses and revenue lines, where the expertise of TAM starts in Morocco but has global value in designing, building and operating integrated passenger and shipping platforms, where the least of all markets is MENA and the larger opportunity is Africa as a whole, surely South America as well where much needs to be done to modernize and upgrade existing infrastructure as well as building new ones

We should not underestimate the oversized logos and fonts and the naive webdesign efforts, these 17 SDG goals have the potential to transform Morocco into an industrialized nation, and a valuable partner of the globalized economy

Thank you for having followed

[footloosellama]

Tangier, Morocco

[hometoursandotherstuff]

Matthew’s apt. in a 70s building in Fremantle, Washington, is filled to the brim with antiques, collectables and incredible artworks.

Lounge details include a leather ottoman bought in Tangier, and a1950's porcelain dish from ebay. The dresser is a Louis XVIth period kingwood commode and on top, a whale vertebrae, a boomerang, an African headrest, an Italian 19th cen. marble foot and Matthew's Grandfather's clock.

A 19th century mahogany chair and Matthew's silver tap shoes.

Tulip table, a blue 40's chair found on the side of the street in NYC at 3:00 in the morning, ('there were two but I couldn't carry both!' says Matthew!), a Dinosaur Design glass vase, 60's Hollywood Regency lamp from a vendor on the side of E Houston St in Manhattan, and two of four country Chippendale chairs c1760.

IKEA kitchen cabinets with an image of Matthew's Grandmother & a friend on the backsplash.

Library - a Geo. IVth mahogany desk bought by Matthew when he was 16!  Red flocked Mao found in the Wolfsonian museum gift shop in Miami, 18th century bookcase - inherited.

Left - black and white photo of Matthew's father, Matthew's collection of hats (on an old piano leg a saved from a fire wood pile), and his mothers 19th century poetry collection. Right - Matthew's extensive library.

Bedroom - throw from Tangier, colonial Washington oil painting, and feather print pillow cases.

Super stylish non-white renovated bathroom.

https://thedesignfiles.net/

[livingcorner]

Transform Your Kitchen with a Fresh Coat of Paint

DAVID A. LAND

Are you building a new house and planning your dream kitchen? Or maybe you’re craving a fresh, new look for your existing kitchen. It’s true what they say: The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where you and your family will spend lots of time, and where your guests will likely end up congregating. It should be a space that feels inviting and relaxing and also delivers the style and personality you want your home to reflect. Do you want a light and airy kitchen? A happy and whimsical space? Or a cozy, rustic kitchen? No matter the look, your starting point should be in establishing the color palette. An all-white kitchen will always be a classic, timeless look, but don’t be afraid to bring in some color, even in a small kitchen. The paint color—even the exact shade of white—you choose for the walls will instantly set the tone.

You're reading: Transform Your Kitchen with a Fresh Coat of Paint

One of the ways to make the biggest impact is to paint your kitchen cabinets. Whether it’s painting a dark wood a bright white to lighten your space, or taking white cabinets to a deep, saturated hue that creates a warm, cozy kitchen, or even a new coat of a bright yellow or blue to add a punch of personality, changing the color of your kitchen cabinets will instantly transform your room. (If you’re planning to go the DIY route, read this article for tips on how to paint kitchen cabinets. Yes, even laminate cabinets!) For even more inspiration, check out some of our favorite kitchens for many more kitchen decorating ideas, including kitchen island ideas, hardware inspiration, lighting, and even some ways to use wallpaper.

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Pale Blue and White

This blue and white combination brings us all the cool, calm coastal vibes in this kitchen designed by interior and textile designer Heather Chadduck Hillegas.

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Blue-Black

This moody hue is making us crave a rainy day indoors with a cup of tea while bread bakes in the oven. It is the perfect dull blue that still feels warm and rich.

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Historic Blue

This timeless blue is be a part of Benjamin Moore’s historic collection. It feels traditional but fresh in this kitchen designed by Grace Mitchell, especially off of the copper and bronze lighting.

Get the look: Kitchen cabinets: Philipsburg Blue by Benjamin Moore

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Green and White

The white walls of this kitchen designed by James Farmer feel fresh and bright off of the rich green cabinets and pair perfectly with the natural wood shelves and oven hood.

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Dark Teal

These dark cabinets work beautifully off of a bright white marble sink and earthy green tiles.

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Gray and White

We love gray in any room and especially in this kitchen designed by Sara Davis. The soft gray cabinets pop against the dark brown wood floors, creating a modern yet simple combination.

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Canary Yellow and Blue

Read more: Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan – Wikipedia

Look no further than the classic yellowware bowl for proof that blue and yellow make for a timeless country combo, as seen here in this 98-square foot galley kitchen that features canary-yellow cabinets and quilt-like cement tiles. The petite 20-inch range maximizes cabinet space in the small kitchen.

Get the Look: Cabinetry Paint Color: Honey Bees by Sherwin-Williams. Backsplash Tile: “Tangier Primero” by Villa Lagoon; wayfair.com

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Pure Black

When homeowner Bailey McCarthy moved into her century-old Texas farmhouse, the wall were a boring beige and the cabinets, which vary in height, were white. “Painting everything black seemed like a good way to make the cabinets blend in with the wall,” says Bailey. She balanced the dark statement color with butcher block countertops and brass hardware and lighting.

Get the Look: Cabinetry Paint Color: Pitch Black by Farrow & Ball

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Soft Taupe

When you want to add little color but don’t want it to overwhelm, look to a soft taupe. The appealing neutral adds a warm, but airy, swathe of color. It’s a color that also pairs well with stained wood cabinets.

Get the Look: Kitchen Cabinetry Paint Color: Smoky Ash by Benjamin Moore

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Bright Blue

One Kings Lane designer Sarah Blank opted for a calming blue for the shelves, brackets, and walls, of this kitchen, lending more cohesion to the space.

Get the Look: Cabinetry and Wall Paint Color: Lulworth Blue by Farrow & Ball

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Sunny Yellow

Designer Alison Kandler and homeowner Jenn Chiarelli found the perfect sunny shade for the kitchen island in Jenn’s bright California farmhouse by pulling paint chips of colors that simply made Jenn feel happy. Then they found ways to incorporate the hues into the kitchen to create a look that is as colorful as it is cheerful. The black woven stools add a grounding element to the candy-colored space.

Get the Look: Island Paint Color: Tropical Moss by Dunn-Edwards Paints

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Gray Green

Designer Heidi Caillier chose a soothing green—that is a little bit gray and a little blue—for the Shaker-style cabinets. “It changes with the light,” Heidi says. “It also feels traditional to me, which is what I really wanted.” The color pairs particularly well with soapstone countertops and unlacquered brass bail pulls and knobs. Six-inch terra cotta hex tiles add distinct richness to the artfully layered kitchen.

Get the Look: Cabinetry Paint Color: Oil Cloth by Benjamin Moore. Hardware: unlacquered brass bail pulls and knobs; classic-brass.com.

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Off-White

When you have a lot of natural wood in your kitchen, pure white walls can feel too stark, especially if you’re going for a rustic kitchen look. Instead, choose a warm white that has just a touch of gray in it for a color that complements wood tones and works well with other warm neutral colors.

Get the Look: Wall Paint Color, Fleur de Sel by Sherwin-Williams

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Turquoise Blue

You couldn’t pick a better blue than the color of the original paint found on these salvaged tongue-and-groove boards. The turquoise tone compliments the buttery-yellow appliances, knotty pine floors, and barn wood cabinets to create a charming rustic farmhouse-style kitchen.

Get the Look: Appliances: bigchill.com

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Pure White

There is nothing more timeless, yet completely fresh, than an airy all-white kitchen. The look works especially well with kitchens that have varying textures (both literally and visually), such as the shiplap planked walls and open shelving in this dreamy kitchen, which keep an all-white space from feeling stark and sterile.

Get the Look: Wall and Cabinetry Paint Color, White Dove by Benjamin Moore

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Washed Turquoise & Buttery Yellow

To give her kitchen cabinets a slightly weathered look, Jolie Sikes of the Junk Gypsies first coated the cabinets with blue interior oil stain, then used a rag to apply and partially rub off a layer of wood stain. “Embrace color,” says Jolie. “Just because kitchens are utilitarian rooms doesn’t mean they should be quiet, sterile, or boring.” The buttery walls, combined with the natural wood stain on the windows, trim, and beams, create a warm backdrop for the room’s bold cabinetry and accents such as Jolie’s barstool mix—a pair of swiveling red tractor seats plus a vintage vinyl-covered number.

Get the Look: Cabinetry Stain: Aquarius by Sherwin-Williams plus Provincial Wood Finish stain by Minwax. Wall Paint Color: Canyon Cloud by Behr. Wood Trim Stain: Pecan by Minwax

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Read more: Hell’s Kitchen: What Happened To Head Waiter Jean-Philippe Susilovic After Season 12

Bright Green

In her South Carolina home, homeowner Lauren Northup looked down for her color play. Taking her color cue from the grass green floors at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, she choose to paint the kitchen floors a striking green. “Blues and greens mean rest, home, and happiness to me,” says Lauren. “This color on my kitchen floor is a good balance with the bright white walls and cheerful checked curtains.”

Get the Look: Floor Paint Color, Arsenic by Farrow & Ball

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Sky Blue

In their cozy converted schoolhouse project, designers Jason Oliver Nixon and John Loecke of Madcap Cottage looked outside for the kitchen’s color inspiration. They removed the small room’s drop ceiling and installed tongue-and-groove rafters, now swathed in a dreamy shade of sky blue—a design trick seen on Southern porches. “The color draws the eye up,” says Jason, “which makes the room feel like it stretches to the sky.”

Get the Look: Ceiling Paint Color, Blue Ground by Farrow & Ball

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Crisp White

Don’t feel badly if you’re a bit picky. Marsha Ahearn, the owner of this summer retreat in Martha’s Vineyard, painted her kitchen with a 50/50 blend of two shades to get her ideal white. It’s the perfect backdrop to let your brightly colored accessories pop.

Get the Look: Wall Paint Color, 50/50 blend of China White and Linen White, both by Benjamin Moore

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Cheery Yellow

This sunny kitchen proves there is no such thing as too much of a good thing. Its Shaker-style cabinetry, as well as its walls and those of the adjoining breakfast nook, are all awash in a bright and cheery yellow. Glass cabinet fronts and white trim, fixtures, and appliances add a punch against the solid color and help keep the space feeling light.

Get the Look: Cabinetry Paint Color, Convivial Yellow by Sherwin-Williams

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Forest Green

Most people opt for white in the kitchen, but this rustic kitchen is bathed in moodier hues. The paneled cabinets are painted in an earthy forest green while the fir beadboard is a golden brown—giving the 75-square-foot small kitchen a jewel box feel. An ivory apron-front sink offers a burst of brightness.

Get the Look: Cabinetry Paint Color, Mohegan Sage by Benjamin Moore

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Celadon Green

In this Massachusetts beach house kitchen, the Wood-Mode cabinetry is painted a pretty celadon green that is crisply set off by a white subway tile backsplash. It’s a pairing that brings a kitchen pretty color without overpowering. Cape Cod artist Tim Dibble custom-carved the kitchen’s slate apron-front sink to incorporate local icons: a windmill, whale, lighthouse, and the word “riptide.”

Get the Look: Cabinetry Paint Color, Coastal Plain by HGTV Home for Sherwin-Williams; lowes.com

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Bright Yellow and Blue

There’s nothing more appealing than a blue-and-white kitchen. And you can’t beat a yellow kitchen for a happy setting. We say combine the two for a true win-win. This Kentucky kitchen proves the point beautifully with its pairing of a warm blue-and-white quilt-patterned tile backsplash and a light and bright yellowy-green painted island. White wall cabinets and butcher block countertops keep things balanced.

Get the Look: Tile Backsplash: Snowflake in Azul; cubantropicaltile.com. Island Paint Color, Sweat Pear by Benjamin Moore

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Pale Pink

If you want to bring some color to your kitchen, but aren’t quite ready to fully commit, keep the backgrounds timeless and white, and then turn to appliances and accessories to add punches of color.

Get the Look: Wall Paint Color, Ultra Pure White by Behr. Refrigerator, SMEG; wayfair.com.

Source: https://livingcorner.com.au Category: Kitchen

source https://livingcorner.com.au/transform-your-kitchen-with-a-fresh-coat-of-paint/

[mi4014katarzynawilk]

3 Designers

Designers and architects are often tasked with not only bringing their own ideas to life, but often have to interpret or design exactly what the other person has in mind. 

× Peter Zumthor ×

A Swiss architect known for his minimalistic and ucompromising work. He is a perfect example of an architect that worked on both his own, and for other people, resulting in incredible buildings. 

× Thomas Grip ( Frictional Games ) ×

A Swedish independent video game developer. He created his company with Jens Nilson. They specialise in survival horror games. What i love about their games is that they dont focus on combat, and more on survival. Which is what makes their games more realistic to me. Most people confronted witha horror creature would run away, rather than try to beat them up.

Some of their works include: Soma, Amnesia and Penumbra

× Arbitrary Metric ( Jessica Harvey, Lazzie Brown and Doc Burford ) ×

A small video game developer known for their horror games. While they are currently working on their new project - Tangiers, what they are most well known is Paratopic. A short horror game in the style of old playstation games. The game world is a bizzare place, and the locations and its weirdness compiled with freaky sound design resulted in world straight from a nightmare. 

[thewritewolf]

Nino’s Quest Chapter 1: Gathering the Party

When his uncle leaves for Morocco, it looks like Nino might be stuck without any Dungeons and Dragons for a few months. Since this is a terrible fate, Nino takes it upon himself to make a campaign of his very own.

Now if only he could find a party...

Thank you to @alienducky for inspiring me to expand on this one shot from last year’s fictober prompt! And thanks to @marinoodles for letting me steal her name!

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Part 9 Part 10 (Final)

Enjoy!

Read on Ao3. My ko-fi.

“As you clutch Raygar close, he whispers a single name into your ear as if it were the most important thing in the world: ‘Doznak.’ The moment the word passes his lips, the light leaves his eyes.”

“No! Not my dude Raygar!” Nino wailed, his fist hitting the table, gently shaking the drinks that had been set on it.

“...And I think that’s where we’ll end this session. Thanks for coming out, you guys.” Uncle Hassan gave a hug to the other two party members as they left, leaving just him and Nino to pick up. “Thanks for the help, little man. How are you liking this campaign?”

“It’s totally awesome, uncle dude!” Nino raised his voice to be heard as he carried the glasses to the kitchen and left them in the sink. “Each story gets better than the last. And man! Tonight’s cliffhanger. I can’t wait to get the low down on who this Doznak dude is next week.”

When he returned, he saw his uncle smiling sheepishly and rubbing the back of his neck. “Yeah… about that.”

“What?”

“I’m going to be visiting your grandpa in Tangier. So, uh, you might be waiting on that thrilling conclusion for a while.”

Giving his uncle a suspicious look, he asked, “How long is a ‘while’, exactly?”

“I won’t be back until New Year’s, kiddo.”

Nino gaped. “Dude!” He said, betrayed. “We’re only just at the end of summer! How am I supposed to wait that long?!”

Uncle Hassan chuckled. “Well, you’ll be starting school soon. That’ll help keep your mind off it, right?”

“Maybe a little.” Nino pouted and pulled his cap down, trying to hide his disappointment.

A large hand settled on his shoulder and Nino looked up into the hazel eyes of his uncle. “Kiddo, you’ve been doing great and it’s been fantastic having you around in the game. But sometimes groups have to take a break for a while. These things happen.”

Nino sagged. “But… I was just getting the hang of Dungeons and Dragons…”

“Well, you don’t have to stop.” Nino looked up, curiosity getting the better of him. “My books are just going to get dusty waiting for me here. Why don’t you take them and make a campaign of your own? Invite your friends. Trust me, it’ll be way more fun than playing with us geezers.” Uncle Hassan laughed, his eyes sparkling with mirth.

His friends? Nino thought of Adrien, with his impenetrably dense schedule. Alya and her lack of interest in games, whether they be board games or video games. Marinette and her tendency to always be juggling fifty projects at once. Although… they weren’t his only friends, right? It couldn’t be that hard to find two or three people willing to game with him like once a week.

“You know… you might be onto something.” A grin reached Nino’s face as he took the rulebooks that his uncle passed him. Outside, a car honked its horn - his dad was there to pick him up.

“Tell my brother-in-law I said hello. And good luck, kiddo!”

Nino waved and felt his mind light up with the possibilities of adventure.

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The last month of summer went by in a blur as Nino put his mind to work getting his campaign drafted. When school started, he took a few weeks to get back into the swing of things before he started the hunt for a new party.

That’s where he hit a snag.

There weren’t that many Dungeons and Dragons players in his class. Or, at least, not many that he knew of. He managed to corner all three of them during lunch and pitched his campaign to them.

“...So what’d ya think, dudes? Sound like a party or what?”

Max cleared his throat and pushed up his glasses. “I really am very sorry, Nino, but I’ve been kept adequately busy with my work on game design. While I’d love to join up, it would cut into my other projects. Regrettably, I’ll have to decline.”

“Alright, dude, no sweat.” Nino patted Max on the shoulder and turned toward the other two. “What about you guys?”

Juleka shook her head. “Sorry. I just started one with Rose. Can’t back out now, you know?”

“And I just got hooked on a new MMO with Ivan,” Mylene said with a wince. “If I stop now, I’ll lose my placing that I worked so hard for!”

“Major bummer.” Nino tugged at his cap as all four of them got up to return to their usual seats.

“According to my projections, I’ll have a greater likelihood of joining on the next adventure.”

“Maybe next campaign,” Mylene patted his arm as she walked past him.

“Yeah, we can try again next time.” Juleka paused. “Have you tried asking Adrien?”

Nino shook his head. “Nah, dude is always super busy.”

‘Sure, but he was asking me and Rose about D&D. I dunno, maybe just try it?”

“Really?” Nino perked up. His best friend had gone home for lunch, but he was still just a text away. “It might be worth a shot. Thanks, Juleka.”

“No problem. Good luck.”

Taking a seat at the table next to Alya, Nino shot a quick text to Adrien.

Nino: Heard you were asking about DnD. You game?

“What’s that about, babe?” Alya asked, looking over his shoulder.

“I’m trying to get a party together for Dungeons and Dragons.”

“Dang, and the first half of that sentence was so promising.”

“So is that a pass then?” Nino said with a faint smile. While sometimes he could get her to play games with him, he understood that it wasn’t her favorite. Just like how he didn’t share her love of rom coms, but indulged her every now and again.

“Yeah, babe. Although…” She looked at Marinette as she rushed into the building clutching a brown bag with the Dupain-Cheng bakery logo. “...there might be potential there.”

“Hey, guys!” Marinette sat down opposite them and opened the bag, passing some chocolatines to the two of them. “What’re we talking about?”

“Hey, M.” Alya leaned forward. “Do you ever play roleplaying games?”

“Um, sometimes? You know my favorite is fighting games, but I’m up for some adventure sometimes.” Marinette tilted her head to the side. “Why?”

“Well, Nino here was thinking about running a Dungeons and Dragons campaign…”

“I’m… not sure.” Marinette’s eyes widened. “Not that I’m not interested! It sounds like it’d be fun to do with friends. But I don’t know if I’ll be able to find the time. Plus-”

She was interrupted by the sound of Nino’s phone going off. He’d left it on the table, so everyone could see that it was from Adrien. A small smile crept across Nino’s face when he heard the little intake of breath when Marinette noticed.

“S-so, um, how’s- how’s Adrien?”

Poor dude. The guy isn’t even here and she is stuttering. Nino pulled up the text.

Adrien: Yes!!! I got all the rulebooks months ago and I’ve done my best to learn but no one plays. [sad cat emojii] Are you going to be a DM??

Chuckling, Nino sent him another message.

Nino: You bet! Would you be able to meet once a week?

The response was immediate.

Adrien: Maybe if I say I’m working on a group project? I could pull it off, yeah.

With a huge grin, he looked back up at the girls. “My boy is in!”

Marinette bounced up and down in place. “Then so am I!”

“Oh?” Alya leaned forward with a smirk. “What happened to not having the time?”

“I will find the time, I promise. But gaming with friends? And Adrien? Too good an opportunity to pass up.” She met Nino’s eyes and had the good graces to look sheepish.

“Nah, don’t worry about it. If this means I get more players, than I don’t mind.” He turned towards his girlfriend. “Speaking of more players… Now everybody else is in. How ‘bout you?”

Alya rolled her eyes with a smile. “I guess someone has to keep an eye on you hooligans.”

“Nice. This is going to be great!”

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Nino: And… we… are… LIVE!

We’ve been expecting you, Adrien Agreste

Marinette joined your party. Everyone look busy!

Alya is here, just as the prophecy foretold.

Nino: Say hello everybody

Adrien: Hello everybody

Nino: You’re hilarious

Marinette: hello! Hey guys!

Alya: Sup

Nino: We’ll be using this Discord server for all Dnd related things, k? Mostly for planning new sessions

Adrien: What about… spicy memes?

Nino: Know what, bro? I’ll make a channel that you can spam to your hearts content

Adrien: <3

Nino has changed his name to Lord DM

Alya: Seriously

Lord DM: Definitely

Adrien has changed his name to Adrien Regreste

Alya: Pffft

Adrien Regreste: Come on, Mari! Its what all the cool kids are doing!

Alya: Hey now

Marinette has changed her name to marinoodles

Marinoodles: ...How’s that?

Adrien Regreste: ;-; Its so cute. And also hilarious??

Marinoodles: I mena thank you! *mean

Alya has changed her name to Alya’ll Beware

Alya’ll Beware: Sweetie you know you can just edit your comments right

Marinoodles: ...Now I do.

Lord DM: Lol Anyway. How’s this weekend looking?

Alya’ll Beware: Just jumping right into it, arent you? But yeah I’m free

Marinoodles: I babysit Manon on sunday but saturday is clear!

Adrien Regreste: I can pull off saturday! Where are we meeting??

Lord DM: Whoever we meet at provides food. Since I am DM, I am exempt. (Plus my place is always supes crowded)

Adrien Regreste: Uh I can probably manage it off. Father will be out of town with Nathalie. The Gorilla is much more lenient hwen it’s just us.

Marinoodles: Gret sounding! *Thta sounds gerat! **That sounds great!

Adrien Regreste: Haha, yeah! I’m pumped to have you guys over. :)

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Despite Nino’s fear of a repeat from last time, none of them were thrown out or belittled on their way to Adrien’s room. The worst that any of them received was an uncertain glare from the Gorilla as they filed upstairs.

As it turned out, the most difficult problem they had to face was Adrien’s purchasing habits. Nino had to explain to him that even though they were teenagers playing D&D, there was no way they’d be able to get through five pizzas and all the drinks he’d ordered. After he’d extracted a promise not to go overboard again, Nino went straight into explaining the basics and had them roll for stats.

“You sure about this, dude?” Nino leaned over Adrien’s shoulder and frowned at his character sheet. “I get you’re gonna be a bard, but max Charisma and low Wisdom just sounds like a recipe for disaster.”

Nino could just barely overhear Alya whisper to Marinette, “Attractive but kinda dense? Doesn’t that sound like someone we know…?”

“ALYA,” Marinette whispered back in a scandalized tone.

“Maybe, but that just means it might be more memorable, right?” Adrien looked up at Nino and couldn’t hold out against the excitement he saw in his eyes.

“Sure, bro.” Nino walked over to the girls. “And how’re you two hanging?” He craned his neck to see where Marinette was sticking her highest stats. “Dexterity… and intelligence? Good choices for a rogue.”

Marinette smiled. “Thanks! I’ve been thinking about her background. Get this - the rebel daughter of an elven baron.” She nudged Alya. “Pretty neat, right?”

“Wow, that sounds way cool, Marinette!” Adrien beamed at her and she melted.

“Than- than- Thanks, Adrien! You’re cool too!” She winced, but Adrien’s smile didn’t dim.

Nino raised an eyebrow as he noticed her hit points. “But, uh, why’d you stick your lowest stat in Constitution? Your dude isn’t gonna be able to take a hit.”

A sly smirk spread across her face. “I won’t need to take a hit if I play my character right.”

“Heh. Fair enough.” Nino turned his attention to Alya’s sheet, only to see it blank. “Um, something wrong, babe?”

“I dunno.” Alya shrugged. “I’m not big into games like you guys are, so its all going in one ear and out the other.”

“Well…” Nino took a seat next to her and thumbed through the core rulebook. “Maybe we should just keep it simple, right? So you can get your bearings.”

“A fighter?” Alya raised an eyebrow. “Seems kinda boring.”

“Yeah? How about a knight errant, looking for glory to make her name in the world? Rushing forward to defend the weak from the strong? Still sound boring?”

A grin split her face. “Now you’re speaking my language, cappy.”

“That’s Lord DM Cappy to you, babe.”

“Don’t push it.”

“Okay, so let me see if I get where we’re standing.” Adrien pushed the hair out of his face and looked at the three of them. He pointed to himself. “I’m a half-elf bard.” The finger shifted to Marinette who blushed and frantically waved at him. “Elven rogue.” Alya fell under his digit next. “Human fighter. Where does that leave you, Lord DM Cappy?”

Alya groaned and Nino chuckled. “Since someone needs to watch out for you guys, I’m going to be playing a human cleric. A priest of the sun.”

“Sounds like we’re pretty well balanced? Well,” Adrien ducked his head. “Except for me. Maybe it’d be better if I just played a wizard…?”

“N-no!” Marinette quickly interjected. “Adrien, you can be what-whatever you want to be!”

“Dude has a point. There is more to having fun than being the most efficient party possible, bro.”

“Alright.” Adrien relaxed. “Awesome.”

“Now, let’s get everything else sorted for character creation. And while we do that, I can tell you a little about the world you find yourselves in…”

As Nino began by telling them of the Good King Hamon, he felt a spark light up from within. He could already tell this was going to be the best campaign.

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Although he has homes in Milan and Tangier, it is Rohuna, his house in the Moroccan countryside, that epitomizes the diversity of Umberto Pasti’s interests – including gardening, writing and collecting beautiful things

Writer, garden-maker, collector and aesthete, Umberto Pasti has a gift for turning dreams into reality. Twenty years ago, he went on a walk along the coast from Tangier, fell asleep under a fig tree and woke knowing he wanted to make a house and garden there on the hillside overlooking the ocean. Land ownership in rural Morocco is notoriously complicated and most people would have given up at the first hurdle, but Umberto persevered, getting to know the local community, trying to understand the people and their bureaucracy, negotiating, cajoling, and finally being granted permission to buy a slice of land. Today, the modest stone house and enchanting hillside garden at Rohuna is his spiritual home, although he also has a larger house in Tangier. ‘I divide my time between Milan and Morocco. I love Tangier, where I can be sociable, but this is where I can truly be myself,’ he says.

Umberto and his partner Stephan Janson, a French-born fashion designer and couturier, fell in love with Morocco more than 30 years ago. ‘We went to a party in Marrakech and there were lots of chichi people there who kept saying, “Darling, we’re going south” – so we went north,’ remembers Umberto. ‘We drove through the mountains towards Tangier and came across fields of irises as dramatic as an El Greco painting. It was raining and there was the most beautiful double rainbow.’

The gods were clearly pointing them towards Tangier, which in those days was like a ‘big village’, so they bought a house with some land not far from the city centre and Umberto began to make a garden there. ‘Once I start something, I have to immerse myself in it, so I read book after book and started gardening myself. Friends came and loved my garden, and then asked me to make gardens for them too.’ He now designs gardens in Morocco, Italy and France, as well as working on the constantly evolving garden at Rohuna.

He visits Morocco four times a year and spends as much time as he can at Rohuna, passionate about seeing it change from season to season. He is particularly interested in saving indigenous plants, and has rescued thousands of iris bulbs from building sites around Tangier to replant in his garden. But although Rohuna is a personal paradise, it is certainly not a solitary endeavour. From the beginning, Umberto has involved the whole village community in his project, employing gardeners and builders, and opening the garden up to what he now sees as his family. He helped build a road and has brought water into the village with a borehole and reservoir, so that the women no longer have to walk several miles to fetch water. ‘The garden is as much about the people as it is e about the plants,’ he says. ‘I wanted to give the villagers a sense of the beauty of the place and what it could be; to give them something to be proud of, to preserve. The life of the village is more important to me than anything else.’

What becomes obvious as you get to know Umberto is that as much as he collects plants for his gardens – or objects for his homes – he also collects people. Generous and big-hearted, he sees the best in everyone and has a talent for sniffing out creative genius. ‘If there is a mad or eccentric person within striking distance, they will come to Umberto with open arms,’ says Stephan. One of his most talented protégés is 26-year-old Najim Imran, who makes beautiful lacquered wooden furniture. His work is sold through the website Now on the Ocean.

Having grown up in the village of Rohuna, Najim had no formal education and was destined to become a shepherd like most of his peers. Umberto sent him off to Tangier to learn carpentry, and now his rustic furniture is being shipped all over Europe. Umberto’s cook, Sufian, makes wirework sculptures, while other villagers create toys and ornaments from wood, clay and straw. ‘Encouraging other people’s talents is one of the most important things in life,’ says Umberto, whose latest venture involves the women of the village. ‘Girls have few opportunities, particularly in rural Morocco, so I persuaded the grandmothers in the village to teach the girls how to make wooden dolls and straw animals.’ The dolls have since been exhibited in Tangier, London, Madrid and Milan and, as a result, Umberto has been able to provide money to help send the girls to school.

The toys have also found their way into Umberto’s eclectic displays of artefacts. His three homes – an apartment in Milan and his houses in Morocco – are filled with intriguing objects: Neolithic pottery fragments, Islamic tiles, antique textiles, Berber pots, Moroccan furniture and much more besides, making each room a cabinet of e curiosities. ‘I’ve always been a collector,’ says Umberto, whose collections are formed mainly of what he refers to as ‘neglected things’. ‘I want to preserve these unloved fragments for future generations. ‘I like to put the things I love together – a Greek sculpture next to an English sofa, next to a Moroccan table, next to whatever. It works because you love those things, and you love them because they have a beautiful shape or interesting story.’

When he is not strolling around the garden at Rohuna with Belgian botanist Bernard Dogimont, who is helping him build up his plant collections, or tracking down a piece of antique furniture at an auction, Umberto writes. ‘The two things I love best in the world are writing and making gardens. They are two different aspects of craftsmanship, but both require you to be very humble in the face of something enormous – nature in one case, and imagination in the other.’ He writes in Milan, because it is quieter than Tangier: ‘When I go to Milan, I write and I rest. I like to wake up and start writing early, when my mind is more alive.’ In the afternoons he might go for a walk, visit his local bookshop or have lunch with his longtime friend and book editor Davide Tortorella, with whom he has worked on each of his book projects.

His latest book, set to be published this autumn, is a memoir of Rohuna, telling the story of the creation of his house and garden, with exquisite photographs by Ngoc Minh Ngo. ‘It’s a book about the strange relationship between destiny and man and place,’ says Umberto. ‘I think it’s the first time I’ve felt really proud of something I’ve written. It’s a book for Rohuna.’

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Enjoy the best of Guided Trips to Morocco!

Are you looking for a vacation where will you find a mixture of sun, history, and culture? Then, you will tend to look towards the Mediterranean or the Middle East? Have you ever thought of Morocco as your destination trip?  Morocco is a North African country bordering the Atlantic & Mediterranean Seas and is characterized by Berber, Arabic, and European cultural influences. A holiday trip to Morocco is a perfect blend of stunning scenery and fascinating culture, making it the ideal destination for a family adventure vacation. 

Marrakech would be the first stop on your Moroccan trip and is an ancient and bustling city. Marrakech is a charming city with endless opportunities to explore the Moroccan countryside, seaside resorts, mountains, and desert regions. The city is an urban oasis of old-fashioned souks, an array of shops, cafes, and museums. Plan your trip now! You just have to search for a reliable and competent tour Guide and tour operator who can help you in your Guided trips to Morocco. 

Guided Morocco Tour

When it comes to the attractions of Morocco, there are endless opportunities and sightseeing activities for an average visitor so that he/she can make the most of his travels. The main starting points for trips to Morocco are famous cities like Marrakech, Tangier, Fez, and Casablanca. These cities mostly feature the usual jumble of medina, bazaars, and riads. The top destinations to be visited on a Moroccan trip include -   

Whether in Africa or Arab, East or West, Marrakech is an exotic and exciting city. Attend an evening show at Jemaa el Fna.

Essaouira's beaches are well-maintained and clean. Morocco's trendy coastal cities have windswept beaches and historic souks.

Chefchaouen is a small town in the Rif Mountains of north-western Morocco. This quaint town is probably one of the most beautiful towns he has because of its blue-painted streets and buildings. It is called the "Blue Pearl of Morocco".

Tangier is at the northern tip of Morocco, and the city's seafront overlooks Europe across the Strait of Gibraltar.

The Atlas Mountains are vast and full of natural wonders. It gives you breathtaking opportunities for a day trek or multi-day hiking across the towering mountains.

Visit Taroudant as part of an Anti-Atlas tour including Tafraoute and possibly Tiznit, or on your way south from the desert to Agadir and the Atlantic coast.

Like most old towns, the Morocco Fez's medina is a jumble of streets lined with open markets, shops, and mosques.

The Sahara Desert trip is an important part of Morocco's trip. Most people who arrive in Merzouga come to see Muhamid on the Erg Chebbi Dunes. 

Guided Trips to Morocco

Best of Morocco Tours is a wholly-owned Moroccan company, one of Morocco's leading inbound tour operators providing a full range of Moroccan travel services and guided Morocco tour packages to inbound groups and tour operators worldwide, including travel agents and event planners. It is time for the people to experience Morocco tours under the guidance of knowledgeable tour guides. The company has designed its tour packages in such a way that it is tailor-made to the needs of the individual tourists. Being a professional and established tour operator for Morocco trips, it offers comprehensive support to our esteemed clientele. Visit our website to know about your preferable tour packages.   

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Tangier, Morocco

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SKYSCRAPER: An Excerpt By Author Scott Alexander Hess

On the train to see Professor Graves, riding across a raised trestle track, I witnessed a stretch of flat clayfield bordered by dark squat buildings, ugly clumps of boxy shingled things. I sighed, saddened by the waste of design, lack of ingenuity and the immense number of soulless structures thrown together every year. It rattled me in an unexpected way and, staring out at winter clouds hanging low over the desolate landscape, I choked up with a deep sense of loss. I was relieved as darkness came and the train pulled into my station. The evening had turned frigid. There was an old Plymouth, rust-spotted and without a back bumper, hovering in the parking lot. A dark wiry man hopped out and waved to me.

“Taxi?” he said loudly. He smiled as I approached. He had no front teeth, no coat despite the cold. The street bordering the lot was empty. He swung open the back door, smiling still, and I stepped in. The seat fabric was torn, and one window had a long crack down its center, like a finger pointing to hell. There was no meter. He got in and took off before I could speak. Music blared, a wild jangle of drums and chanting in a foreign tongue. I thought of Tangiers. “Where now, mister?” he yelled.

I gave him the address. He drove quickly, singing with the music, one hand on the wheel, the other rapping the steering wheel in time. His window was wide open to the bitter wind. The car jostled chaotically, the road uneven at spots. I stared out the window at drifting clouds. In the sky’s shapes, I saw towers rising. They were those wonderful shape-shifting clouds, moving quickly in the cold night wind, growing tall, then squat, the type of clouds a child might be fascinated by for hours while lying on a summer’s lawn. At the end of a slightly haunted suburban street, Professor Graves’ home was Victorian and grand. The place was decayed with exterior paint peeling and bleak tangled vines slithering up its brick walls. A chubby dark-haired maid showed me in, took my coat and left me in the living room which was lit by a huge, deeply-recessed fire place. There was sherry in a carved crystal glass decanter on a table along with two snifters.

The wild licks of flame and wide shadows emerging from the fire turned the liquor a golden red, the heat pressing at me, then into me. I imagined the flames were heating up my guts. The room was finely decorated with elaborate antiques, oil paintings and clocks. I recalled the sound of clocks chiming during my phone call that morning. I was intrigued by an odd chair near the front window. It was large, nearly like a throne, made entirely of wood. I saw it from the back, its claw legs, its dome-shaped top half-lit with shadow from the fire. I fell into a trance, imagining the chair’s back as a turret. I thought of Tad, of the Wolfe project, then got up and went to the chair to see the front. It was magnificent.

The thick wooden arms, which sloped up to connect to the back, had two carved figures at the hand-rest. The entire chair was intricately carved with vines, flowers and cherubs. Two anguished faces jutted out from the top of the chair’s back, as if they were struggling to release themselves. “It’s a jester’s chair from an old English monastery.

My lover collected antiques. Of course that was a long time ago.” Professor Graves hovered in the doorway. He had on a tweed suit with a colorful lavender-striped pattern and a vest. His pocket square was teal. His gray hair was slick and neatly combed. I imagined he was in his early 60s. He went to the fire and poured each of us a drink. I followed and sat in a chair near the fire. “You were such a favorite of mine,” he said, sitting in an identical chair, facing me. He wore wooly slippers, which seemed an odd contrast to the suit. There were tiny deer leaping across the front of the slippers. He handed me the glass of sherry. “Was I?” I said, remembering that solitary kiss.

You can purchase Scott Alexander Hess' SKYSCRAPER a Lambda Literary Award Finalist at: scottalexanderhess.com

"A tantalizing piece of literary erotica. Well-crafted and beautifully written, Skyscraper evokes a world that is elegant and gritty, while illustrating the compelling links between desire, sex, and creativity." — Joe Okonkwo, author of Jazz Moon

"Skyscraper," is every much the page turner as his previous works, but with more of an everyman protagonist whose drastic changes in behavior and attitude surprise no one more than himself...compelling." Christopher Verleger, Edge Media Network.

"Skyscrapers is a sleek and haunting fantasy held aloft by vivid detail and passion of architecture. The protagonist's masterpiece, as described by Hess, could be of his own work, as well: "All edges and shards incorrectly bold and divinely erratic, obscene and subversive." - Yin Q. BDSM educator/writer

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Lear Corporation recrute 21 Profils (Rabat Kénitra Tanger)

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Lear Corporation recrute 21 Profils (Rabat Kénitra Tanger)

We are hiring in Rabat Electronic plant OEE Responsible. 

Main missions: 

Assists and supports Production & Maintenance managers, reporting to Operations Manager

OEE Manufacturing Indicator Daily monitoring and follow up during Serial Production & New projects Launching / Process series phases

Monitors specifically Availability & Efficiency performance results, making improvement proposals and following/consolidating the corresponding Improvement plan in coordination with Area Production managers, Maintenance, Quality and Methods/Manufacturing Engineering; implement additional tools to capture data when proceed

Leads and supports specific Continuous improvement activities: LEAN projects leadership, Reference/product changes management, SMED deployment, Layout optimization, Line Capacity balancing, Parts handling and Material Flow improvement, Inventory reduction,

Supports correct manufactures procedures in new projects, maximizing efficiency

Support deployment of norms and internal policies: Safety and Quality rules, Manufacturing Procedures, Continuous Layered audits activities, Best practices

Learns the rules; understands them; follows them, and participates in the energy, environment, safety and health program 

Reports all incidents, accidents and unsafe conditions and acts to supervisors or uses the system set up to facilitate reporting.

Takes personal responsibility for keeping selves, co-workers, and equipment free of hazards. 

Participates on saving energy and proposes suggestions to control it.

Ensure the conformance of products and processes according IATF, Customer specific requirements, and regulatory requirements

To be successful for this role: 

Proven experience in a similar position and environment (3 years at least)

Engineering degree 

Good communication skills: French, English is a must

We are hiring for our wiring plant in tangier a Quality Engineer. 

FUNCTIONS:

Learns and uses quality planning tools and analysis to formulate/facilitate quality plans for new products within the product delivery, order fulfillment or customer support processes.

Learns and uses quality tools consistent with quality processes to enable the focus on prevention by identifying and performing activities to minimize risk. Investigates product and process quality related issues and recommends changes to control plans and/or prints.

Gathers and analyzes data pertinent to quality tools in the Enterprise Order Fulfillment Process (EOFP), Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP) and/or Customer Support Process (CSP).

Performs quality audits, including supporting International Standards Organization (ISO) audits, and maintains quality manual.

Inputs and maintains information in factory databases and systems.

Monitors quality plan tracking system.

Assists in reviews and investigations of warranty claim information.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge of drawing and schematic interpretation, product models, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. – Has a good understanding of the principles and can independently use the knowledge.

Knowledge of standard quality tools such as FMEA (Failure Modes Effect Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control), Root Cause Analysis, Statistics. – Has a general understanding of the principles and uses the knowledge with assistance.

Knowledge of manufacturing and/or distribution processes, quality, tooling, tool design, total preventative maintenance and facilities. – Has a general understanding of the principles and uses the knowledge with assistance.

Effective writing skills, including grammatical usage, persuasive copy and style. – Has a good understanding of the principles and can independently use the knowledge.

Knowledge of the content and format of information retrieval technologies and resources, including the ability to critically evaluate, assess, select and use them, and to communicate their value throughout the enterprise. – Has a general understanding of the principles and uses the knowledge with assistance. Geometric dimensioning and tolerances. (Has a good understanding of the principles and can independently use the knowledge.)

Understanding of specification systems and decision release systems. (Has a good understanding of the principles and can independently use the knowledge.)

Knowledge of standard quality tools such as FMEA (Failure Modes Effect Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control), Root Cause Analysis, Statistics. (Has a general understanding of the principles and uses the knowledge with assistance.)

Knowledge of industry standards for dimension and tolerances, weld symbols, etc. (Has a good understanding of the principles and can independently use the knowledge.)

SPC Knowledge

Weld process good understanding

Understanding Assembly as a Process

Experience with assembly manufacturing tools Operator Method Sheets (OMS) and Sequence of Events (SOE) understanding.

Languages: English and French

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Methods Engineer

We need your knowledge and passion for the automotive industry, Engineering degree and English negotiation level. We are looking for the best talent!

If you are a leader, focused on results, problem solver and business oriented, this is your opportunity to shine!

FUNCTIONS:  

Manage the industrial schedule, resources and budget for the Project

Represent the industrial organization of the project in internal or external (customers, suppliers) meetings

Manage the process development documentation

Ensure adequate interaction with the product development team to perform simultaneous engineering

Identify technical problems and make the necessary technical decisions within the limitations imposed by contractual requirements.

Draw up definitions and detailed specifications of tasks and sub-tasks or supervise their drafting by other resources if requested.

Define the materials or services to be purchased for engineering tasks within the allocated resource budget, in conjunction with the Project Engineer.

Approve all the technical design necessary for the purchase and/or construction of products to be supplied to the Client.

Participate to meetings to examine and, if necessary, audit the technical design, and take part in technical examinations with the Client. Cost and scheduling decisions which influence contractual obligations or other functions must be approved by the Project Engineer (if any) and communicated to the Engineering Manager and Project Manager.

Notify the Project Engineer (if any) and Engineering Manager of any problems occurring with any other engineering areas.

Perform all the necessary engineering verifications and calculations necessary for the methodology to be implemented.

Supervise and verify the drafting describing the methodology to be implemented.

Summarize and clarify in a manual all methodology activities, clearly identifying the show stoppers (if any). Transfer inside the manual all useful data derived by analyses performed by others.

Follow up activities onshore or in any construction place deemed necessary by the project.

All the above activities could be performed with different level of deepness for Project or Bid assistance performance.

Ensure the Management of Outsourced Engineering with Subcontractors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering – preferred

proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Knowledge of Project Management principlesAbility to read and interpret Engineering drawings and specificationsSelf-starter, Ability to work both in a team and independently.

Languages

French, English.

Work Location: 

Tangier Free Zone

We are hiring for the New JIT plant in Kenitra a Plant Manager to initially start up the plant, develop the culture and then lead operational excellence and customer satisfaction through Employee engagement and Safety, fostering a culture of Continuous Improvement, flawless execution of Launches and active involvement in the Community.

This position needs a leader who is forward thinking and has the ability to see issues coming at him/herself well in advance of it happening.

Your missions:

Establish the plant KPIs in line with the corporate requirements and then to lead the team to consistently achieve the objectives

Build the culture and strong team working

Deploy a culture of manufacturing excellence

Drive flawless execution of new Launches

Develop and execute Employee engagement plan to ensure full team participation.

To be successful for this role:

Proven Leadership experience and team management of cross functions

Strong financial awareness and ability to manage budget

Deep understanding of automotive procedures

Experience of dealing with the customer

Familiar with Lean manufacturing principals and technics

Degree qualified Bachelor

Excellent communication skills at all levels and ability to influence

Experience with JIT assembly of seats would be preferred

Language Skills:

 Fluent English & French

Work Location: 

Working for a large automotive multinational company and based in the Electronic plant in Rabat (Technopolis), we are looking for a Finance Analyst to support the financial team to achieve common economic objectives of the plant, performing different controls and analysis (Overhead, Capex, Inventory), within deadlines in compliance with Sox and internal procedures.

Your missions:  

Elaborate the annual budget and monthly forecast. Additionally, make the corresponding walks to analyze the variances regarding the previous statements.

Build up the Gross profit report of the parts that are sold, in a weekly basic, and analyze the variances.

Improves financial status by analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends and recommending actions to management.

Prepare and evaluate the profitability of the project approbation request, and ensure them approbation in the adequate level.

Insure daily operational report and improve data quality.

Insure Sales & GOGS monthly reconciliation.

Insure the monthly follow-up of overheads.

 Takes the responsibility for keeping selves, co-workers, and equipment free of hazards.

Participates on saving energy and proposes suggestions to control it.

To be successful for this role:

Minimum 2 years of proven experience in a similar position

Spirit of analysis

Good financial knowledge

Ability to prioritize work 

Language Skills:

Work Location: 

Rabat Plant (Technopolis)

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We are very excited to welcome our newest interview with the talented creative, podcaster, graphic designer Zu also known as BookofZu, @Ghetto004! We love everything about this feature and hope you enjoy it just as much as we do! ______________________________________________ 1) Tell us a little about yourself? My name is Zubair (pronounced zoo-bear) or Zu for short. I’ve said this before on the first episode of my podcast “Book of Zu” but during primary school, kids used to make the joke that I was a bear from the zoo because of my name. At that point, it used to bother me, but I was so young, so how could it not? Now, I use that to explain to people how my name is pronounced. But looking back at it, these times it was the kids that used to roll up to school in the morning with their mouths stained with wotsits (orange, cheesy crisps or chips, if you’re American). You come to school looking a mess, your mouth stained and stinking and you want to come and give me energy?? Tell your mama to brush your teeth and tongue; beloved. Your mouth smells like ass juice at 8 o’frickin-clock in the morning and you make teasing my name your first priority? Rotten mouts. But I’d be angry too if my mum hated me enough to not make me a proper breakfast, cereal is £1, beloved. I’m a Moroccan-Londoner, born and raised here in the U.K. The atmosphere is different in Morocco. I’m from Casablanca, which is a coastal city facing the Atlantic ocean. Casablanca means “white house” in Spanish because….colonialism but let’s not get into that before my wig flies off. Moroccans call it either “Casa” or “Dar L’bida” which also means “white house”. I’m also from Fes, which is an inner city, which means no beach, sadly but it makes up for that in rich history. A lot of my favourite childhood memories were made in Morocco, I’m one of 5 children, Allahumabarek. We used to drive to Morocco from London, in our seven seater, with enough stuff to give to a whole neighbourhood. You’re probably wondering “drive??? To Morocco??! From London??!”, absolutely. We’d either drive from London to Dover, get a ferry to Calais and drive from the north of France to the south into Spain, then after driving for almost 2 days, we’d arrive at Algeciras in Spain and get a ferry to Tangier, which is in northern Morocco. The other way we’d get there is, driving to Portsmouth from London and getting a 30-36 hour ferry to Bilbao in Spain and then followed by a 12 hour drive to the south and then getting a ferry into Morocco from Algeciras. I never used to appreciate the scenery as a child because I’d be fighting with my siblings telling them not to put their feet on my seat and then amidst all that fighting my mama would be screaming and then instruct my dad to pull-over, so she can get us TOGETHER and she did. Then she’d choose someone to sit in her seat, it was like being upgraded from where they store luggage in a plane to first class. If I got chosen, I’d give my siblings the devil stare and silently laugh, then they’d snitch and I’d put on my poker face. I’m petty like that, now stop being bitter and kickback into that cramped seat you’re in pretending to be luggage, whilst I stretch my legs in the front. But the last time we drove to Morocco was in 2015, this time just me and my dad. The scenery through France and Spain is breath-taking. Especially during sun rise, honey-golden amber rays of sunlight covering cascading mountains and rock formations. The air crisp, light and refreshing but pleasantly cool in temperature. But we have a big family Allahumabarek, so the car came in handy, we didn’t have to pay for taxi’s, coaches; nothing. But I’ll put a plug in this for now. 2) How would you describe your podcasts ? Good question. I don’t like to put myself in boxes but if I had to put my podcast in a category, I’d say culture and society. Culture and society is such an umbrella topic with endless sub-topics. If I had to describe it in three words, I’d say: unfiltered, eccentric and authentic. I feel like these days we lack genuine and sincere content, everybody wants to be a people-pleaser but truth be told, you can never please everyone. You left uni because your heart wasn’t in it? People will say you’re lazy and unambitious. You completed uni and got a good paying job that takes up a large portion of your time? People will say you think you’re too good for them and think you’re better than them. People are going to talk regardless, so you might as well do what you want. So when I record, I’m completely myself, how I talk in real life, is how I talk on my podcast. Whoever connects and resonates with my personality, amazing, whoever doesn’t…..moving on. I have more important things to worry about than dwelling on bitter b’s who don’t like me or my content. Important things like, whether I’d like 1 or 2 slices of toast for breakfast. I don’t think about it, don’t care about it, don’t worry about it. I have to be this way otherwise the smallest things would get to me and stop me from progressing. I’m not about to let someone’s dehydrated, ashy opinion lead me to become stagnant. If you follow me on twitter, you know I’ve been screaming “boss and level up, 2k18” with my chest. We’re elevating and uplifting ourselves and deserving others this year. Support your friends 2K18 and if you aren’t whole-heartedly supporting your friends genuinely, then I pity you, supporting and encouraging others doesn’t take anything away from you. But you’re so used to taking from people that the idea of giving back scares you because the only person you care and have ever cared about, is yourself. Now chew on THAT apple. Eat it up. You seem hungry. I’m all about supporting yourself but there’s a big difference between being unapologetically supportive of yourself and being selfish. Don’t, get it twisted. 3) What do you hope to teach others through your podcasts and what inspired you to start ? It always blows my mind when people message me or tell me that my podcast has taught them something or that my words impacted them, because I don’t feel like I’ve done enough for them to deserve that credit. I started my podcast because I felt there was a lack of genuine and authentic content in general. The things I say on my podcast are things I say in my everyday life, If you know me personally, you know I’m this way. I’m not pretending or changing myself so others can like me, because pretending to be someone you’re not is extremely mentally draining. I’m just me, the way I talk, my personality, it’s all me. So to me, all these things that I say are standard for me, it’s not going out of my way, it’s normal for me. The advice I give, is the advice I give to my friends, it’s not extraordinary to me. I just give people the advice that I would have appreciated getting when I was in those situations. What goes around, comes around and Allah SWT is the most fair and if you’re out here being fraudulent and giving people insincere, bare minimum advice, when you’re in that predicament, you’re going to have nobody to turn to. When someone reaches out to you, how you do them, is how you’ll be done. Standard. Don’t give out, what you wouldn’t appreciate receiving. I’m so humbled when people message me and talk to me about how my words have given them strength. That to me, is everything. I’m glad that people feel like they can get from me what they can’t get in the environment they’re in. The first mentions of me starting a podcast were suggested to me by two talented individuals. Hanine, aka @hanxine on twitter, she’s the founder of Nerdy POC, a writer among other creative crafts. She DM’d one day, I still remember, it was while ago and she told me that she thinks I should start a podcast because my personality would be a good fit for it. These times, I didn’t pay much attention to social media but I was so flattered because I was thinking “me?”. Then, Cari aka @cari_artist, a close friend of mine, she’s an amazing singer, her voice is so good it’s disrespectful. She told me, you should really make a podcast, your personality is so entertaining and infectious and again I was like “me?” LMAOO. Please, go and check out their pages on twitter and support!! But if you’ve been following me on twitter, you know that I’ve made threads on things people necessarily may not want to talk about, I say what I want, how I want and I’m not sorry about it. I also have had my curious cat open for ages because people reach out sometimes wanting advice on things and the fact it’s anonymous makes it easier for them. But all those posts get lost in a sea of tweets. So, I thought, I’m already speaking about these things, why don’t I immortalise these views and make them into something permanent that’s easily accessible. Then, Book of Zu was born. 4) Tips for anyone who’d like to start ? Creating podcast episodes or content in general is a commitment and takes dedication. I don’t think some people understand how much work goes into creating content and building a platform because all they see is the finished product but don’t see the struggle behind the scenes. If you’re going to do it, do it because you’re passionate and want to create quality content. Do it for you, nobody else. Don’t do it solely because people have told you “OMG! You totally should!! JSDKFKDJFKJ” because they’re not going to be doing it for you and that initial excitement is going to wear off. Motivating yourself to keep going isn’t easy because sometimes you’re so drained that you don’t want to do it but you push through because it’s something you’re truly passionate about. You don’t need to have fancy equipment in the beginning, I’m ballin’ on a budget and record my podcast on my iPhone. Make the best out of what you have. The hardest step, is the first. 5) What do you hope for in the future with your podcasts ? I hope that it continues to grow into something amazing and brings amazing opportunities Insha’Allah. I strongly believe that representation is so important, especially if you’re an ethnic minority and if you’re ethnic you know damn well we’re not represented out here. Even within ethnic minorities, all parts of the community aren’t represented in your home country’s mainstream media but that’s another story for another day. *sip* 6) Any podcasts that you are currently listening to? YETH! Podcasts made by small content creators? YETH PLEATHE!!! VANILLA SWIRL WITH COOKIE CRUNCH PLEATHE! - Inspyre Reads (@inspyre_ent) literary banter, the break down of books and discussions centred around them. Season 2, EP 1, they discussed Harry Potter and the philosopher’s stone, they even had a segment where they did Harry Potter centred impressions. - Her Thought Crimes (@whytrustme), she articulates topics that are difficult to put into words so eloquently. EP 2, she discussed redefining success and how it means something different to everybody, and it makes you question what you’re currently using to measure your success. - I’m Afraid It’s Terminal (@serriusbleck), he discusses idea, concepts and theories that engage you and make you think. EP 15, he spoke about Venezuela and how their wealth lead to their demise. You know when you watch a crazy documentary and you want to discuss and really break it down with someone, that’s how I’d describe his podcast. - Abwaan Chronicles (@abwaanpodcast), in EP 14 , they discussed whether they have a duty to Somalia. It was interesting to hear in one group of people how different their opinions were. Being a ethnic minority, and coming from country that isn’t fully developed yet, sometimes you can be made to feel guilt about not doing enough for your country. So this episode definitely drew me in. __________________________________________ Follow his socials to stay upto date with him Twitter- @Ghetto004 Instagram- @Bookofzu ____________________________________________ Stay up-to date with more interviews and features and follow us on our Instagram and twitter! Instagram- @_theeastcollective Twitter- @theeastcollect Contact admins @149lanets or @fvrdosa on Instagram to feature!!