Hatem Ben Mlouka is a senior industry Ingenieer in the Tv industry. He is responsible for several innovations in Tunisia. He conceived and implemented the world's largest short code based service receiving over 1.8 million SMSs daily - a service called 8888. He can count over 25 Tv channel globally as loyal, repeat customers. He successfully founded and merged an internet and TV software development company in 2005.
Hatem Ben Mlouka has regularly made appearances in the international media on Mobile/TV related issues. His media credits include appearances on, Sky News, BBC, Financial Express, HT among others.
He holds an Honours degree in Economics from Tunis and an Msc in Business Systems from City University, Dublin.. He is based in Tunis and is an ingenieer at the TV Federation in Tunis.
Hatem Ben Mlouka has regularly made appearances in the international media on Mobile/TV related issues. His media credits include appearances on, Sky News, BBC, Financial Express, HT among others.
He holds an Honours degree in Economics from Tunis and an Msc in Business Systems from City University, Dublin.. He is based in Tunis and is an ingenieer at the TV Federation in Tunis.
K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary Marseilles was a kickboxing event promoted by the K-1 organization. It was a preliminary qualifying tournament for the K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 and involved ten fighters (two being reservists) based in France and Europe, with all bouts being fought under K-1 Rules (100 kg/156-220 lbs). As well as tournament bouts there were also a number of 'Super Fights', fought under kickboxing rules. In total there were sixteen fighters at the event, representing six countries.
The tournament winner was Gregory Tony who defeated Azem Maksutaj in the final by third round majority decision. As a result of his victory Gregory Tony would qualify for the K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Las Vegas. The event was held at Palais des Sports in Marseille, France, on Friday, January 25, 2002.
K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary Marseilles Tournament
Results
Reserve Fight: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R
:Rani Berbachi vs Romain Leduc
:Berbachi defeated Leduc by 3rd Round Unanimous Decision 3-0
Quarter Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R
:Farid Ait-Daoua vs Ferenc Gasztany
:Gasztany defeated Ait-Daoua by KO at 2:54 of the 2nd Round
:Abdel Lamidi vs Azem Maksutaj
:Maksutaj defeated Lamidi by KO at 1:15 of the 1st Round
:Philippe Gomis vs Nash Ulardzic
:Gomis defeated Ulardzic by KO at 1:05 of the 2nd Round
:Karim Aouaden vs Gregory Tony
:Tony defeated Aouaden by KO at 0:50 of the 1st Round
Super Fight (63.5 kg): Kickboxing Rules / 2Min. 5R
:Cedric Castagna vs Karim Oumedour
:Castagna defeated Oumedour by KO at 0:52 of the 1st Round
Semi Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R
:Ferenc Gasztany vs Azem Maksutaj
:Maksutaj defeated Gasztany by KO at 0:59 of the 1st Round
:Philippe Gomis vs Gregory Tony
:Tony defeated Gomis by KO at 2:57 of the 1st Round
Super Fight (Heavyweight): Kickboxing Rules / 2Min. 7R
:Remy Bonjasky vs Sergey Arhipov
:Bonjasky defeated Arhipov by TKO (Corner Stoppage) at 2:00 of the 5th Round
Super Fight (Welterweight): Kickboxing Rules / 2Min. 5R
:Samir Berbachi vs Bacari Tounkara
:Berbachi defeated Tounkara by 5th Round Unanimous Decision 3-0
Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.2R
:Azem Maksutaj vs Gregory Tony
:Tony defeated Maksutaj by 3rd Round Majority Decision 2-0
The tournament winner was Gregory Tony who defeated Azem Maksutaj in the final by third round majority decision. As a result of his victory Gregory Tony would qualify for the K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Las Vegas. The event was held at Palais des Sports in Marseille, France, on Friday, January 25, 2002.
K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary Marseilles Tournament
Results
Reserve Fight: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R
:Rani Berbachi vs Romain Leduc
:Berbachi defeated Leduc by 3rd Round Unanimous Decision 3-0
Quarter Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R
:Farid Ait-Daoua vs Ferenc Gasztany
:Gasztany defeated Ait-Daoua by KO at 2:54 of the 2nd Round
:Abdel Lamidi vs Azem Maksutaj
:Maksutaj defeated Lamidi by KO at 1:15 of the 1st Round
:Philippe Gomis vs Nash Ulardzic
:Gomis defeated Ulardzic by KO at 1:05 of the 2nd Round
:Karim Aouaden vs Gregory Tony
:Tony defeated Aouaden by KO at 0:50 of the 1st Round
Super Fight (63.5 kg): Kickboxing Rules / 2Min. 5R
:Cedric Castagna vs Karim Oumedour
:Castagna defeated Oumedour by KO at 0:52 of the 1st Round
Semi Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R
:Ferenc Gasztany vs Azem Maksutaj
:Maksutaj defeated Gasztany by KO at 0:59 of the 1st Round
:Philippe Gomis vs Gregory Tony
:Tony defeated Gomis by KO at 2:57 of the 1st Round
Super Fight (Heavyweight): Kickboxing Rules / 2Min. 7R
:Remy Bonjasky vs Sergey Arhipov
:Bonjasky defeated Arhipov by TKO (Corner Stoppage) at 2:00 of the 5th Round
Super Fight (Welterweight): Kickboxing Rules / 2Min. 5R
:Samir Berbachi vs Bacari Tounkara
:Berbachi defeated Tounkara by 5th Round Unanimous Decision 3-0
Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.2R
:Azem Maksutaj vs Gregory Tony
:Tony defeated Maksutaj by 3rd Round Majority Decision 2-0
The Curse of the Toads (known before publishing as A Suspicion of Toads) is a novel set in England in 1682. The story follows the life of a young boy called Reuben, whose grandmother has been hanged for witchcraft. The book was shortlisted for the 2007 Calderdale Children's Book Award.
Main characters
* Reuben - A young boy looked after by his grandmother Sarah Mearback
* Sarah Mearback - An old, quiet woman interested in medicine and the healing powers of herbs and plants
* Dr Flyte (Bartholomew Flyte) - A man who claims to have herbs and ailments which can cure most illnesses
* Baggs - An orphan who became Doctor Flyte's assistant
* Meg Silver - A superstitious woman who originally accused Sarah of witchcraft
* Shadow - A dog that follows Reuben intently but for no apparent reason (there is a strong possibility that this is the spirit of Reuben's grandmother)
* Dr Brittlebank - Sarah Mearbeck's cousin and Doctor Flyte's rival
Synopsis
The book is based in two different timesets, both in third-person narrative; one before Reuben's Grandmother, Sarah Mearback, is hanged and one after. The book constantly switches between the two.
Sarah Mearback is a reputable midwife, but after delivering a baby which was said to have a birth mark in the shape of a toad, she is accused and successfully convicted of witchcraft.
Consequently, Reuben is outcast from his village. A seemingly empathetic Doctor Flyte picks him up in his carriage and offers his hospitality in return for assistance. Reuben is from this point followed by a mysterious dog, who makes appearances throughout the remainder of the book. Reuben first realises Dr Flyte is a fraud in a town called Clodbury, in which Dr Flyte fakes the effectiveness of his medicine and successfully sells his ailments - merely bottles of herbal water. Shortly after Reuben discovers Dr Flytes reliance on a toadstone, fuelled by superstition that it possessed magical powers.
Reuben is outraged by the trickery but is not permitted to leave Dr Flyte due to the unpaid hospitality. Dr Flyte visits another town, but his rival - Dr Brittlebank - is waiting, and the rival fakes death in order to ruin his business - the town believe he is dead and chase Dr Flyte away. Reuben, taking the opportunity, escapes and hides in a forest nearby. Unfortunately, Dr Flyte pursues him and discovers him. Dr Flyte drags him to a large hole in the ground - Cal's Couldren, but Reuben distracts him and escapes by seizing his toadstone. Dr Flyte trips and is left hanging off the edge of the pit. He begs for redemption, but both Baggs and Reuben hesitate and Dr Flyte slips, falling to his death.
Dr Brittlebank, appears at the scene and offers hospitality to Baggs, Reuben and the dog, named Shadow. Both accept, but as Reuben sleeps, Shadow disappears.
Main characters
* Reuben - A young boy looked after by his grandmother Sarah Mearback
* Sarah Mearback - An old, quiet woman interested in medicine and the healing powers of herbs and plants
* Dr Flyte (Bartholomew Flyte) - A man who claims to have herbs and ailments which can cure most illnesses
* Baggs - An orphan who became Doctor Flyte's assistant
* Meg Silver - A superstitious woman who originally accused Sarah of witchcraft
* Shadow - A dog that follows Reuben intently but for no apparent reason (there is a strong possibility that this is the spirit of Reuben's grandmother)
* Dr Brittlebank - Sarah Mearbeck's cousin and Doctor Flyte's rival
Synopsis
The book is based in two different timesets, both in third-person narrative; one before Reuben's Grandmother, Sarah Mearback, is hanged and one after. The book constantly switches between the two.
Sarah Mearback is a reputable midwife, but after delivering a baby which was said to have a birth mark in the shape of a toad, she is accused and successfully convicted of witchcraft.
Consequently, Reuben is outcast from his village. A seemingly empathetic Doctor Flyte picks him up in his carriage and offers his hospitality in return for assistance. Reuben is from this point followed by a mysterious dog, who makes appearances throughout the remainder of the book. Reuben first realises Dr Flyte is a fraud in a town called Clodbury, in which Dr Flyte fakes the effectiveness of his medicine and successfully sells his ailments - merely bottles of herbal water. Shortly after Reuben discovers Dr Flytes reliance on a toadstone, fuelled by superstition that it possessed magical powers.
Reuben is outraged by the trickery but is not permitted to leave Dr Flyte due to the unpaid hospitality. Dr Flyte visits another town, but his rival - Dr Brittlebank - is waiting, and the rival fakes death in order to ruin his business - the town believe he is dead and chase Dr Flyte away. Reuben, taking the opportunity, escapes and hides in a forest nearby. Unfortunately, Dr Flyte pursues him and discovers him. Dr Flyte drags him to a large hole in the ground - Cal's Couldren, but Reuben distracts him and escapes by seizing his toadstone. Dr Flyte trips and is left hanging off the edge of the pit. He begs for redemption, but both Baggs and Reuben hesitate and Dr Flyte slips, falling to his death.
Dr Brittlebank, appears at the scene and offers hospitality to Baggs, Reuben and the dog, named Shadow. Both accept, but as Reuben sleeps, Shadow disappears.
Rebecca Lisle is a British children's author, whose publications are aimed at younger and teenage audiences.
Background
Lisle was born into an artistic family, both parents were proficient painters. Frank Lisle, her father, was principal of Jacob Kramer College of Art in Leeds. In school she claims to have been slightly rebellious - she was "always trying to sneak in some article of clothing that wasn't allowed, like a shirt with a frill or the wrong coloured socks." Lisle also comments on her official website, "I only enjoyed Biology and English and those were my best subjects." After school she worked as an au pair in France, often writing and illustrating stories to entertain the children she looked after. Later she studied botany at Newcastle University and then spent a year at Oxford to become a teacher. Lisle worked in London briefly before spending a year living and working in New York. Since then, Lisle has taught biology and published many children's books. The Curse of the Toads was shortlisted for the 2007 Calderdale Children's Book Award. In 2005 Lisle did an MA in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University and was awarded a Distinction.
Rebecca Lisle currently lives in Bristol with her husband, three children and a pet cat. She previously owned a black and white dog named Nike who was often an inspiration for her writing.
Background
Lisle was born into an artistic family, both parents were proficient painters. Frank Lisle, her father, was principal of Jacob Kramer College of Art in Leeds. In school she claims to have been slightly rebellious - she was "always trying to sneak in some article of clothing that wasn't allowed, like a shirt with a frill or the wrong coloured socks." Lisle also comments on her official website, "I only enjoyed Biology and English and those were my best subjects." After school she worked as an au pair in France, often writing and illustrating stories to entertain the children she looked after. Later she studied botany at Newcastle University and then spent a year at Oxford to become a teacher. Lisle worked in London briefly before spending a year living and working in New York. Since then, Lisle has taught biology and published many children's books. The Curse of the Toads was shortlisted for the 2007 Calderdale Children's Book Award. In 2005 Lisle did an MA in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University and was awarded a Distinction.
Rebecca Lisle currently lives in Bristol with her husband, three children and a pet cat. She previously owned a black and white dog named Nike who was often an inspiration for her writing.