Carnival Party

[Marta]

Hello everyone!

On Friday, Jan 29th we'll be organizing a carnival party - a night out in one of Warsaw's lounges. Currently we're in the middle of selecting the venue: some place where we can have something to eat, a fine drink and - naturally, since it's carnival time - somewhere we can dance! We have some lounges in mind and we'll let you know where is the party going to take place at the beginning of next week - but, perhaps, you have some special place where you would like to go? We're looking forward to your recommendations!

Regards,

Marta

[Marta]

Okay, so it's all fixed now, here are the details:

The party / night out with The Centre is taking place in Regeneracja lounge.

Regeneracja is a lounge located a bit off the city center (on 61 Puławska street), characterized by a unique atmosphere that is both cozy and energetic at the same time. The place offers a choice of oriental dishes, an extensive cocktail menu and a dancefloor filled with positive vibes.

We are meeting on January 29th, 2010 (Friday) at 20.00 in the main room of the lounge. At 21.00 a party begins in the clubbing room in the basement, featuring funk, soul and rock’n’roll music. So, whether you want to drop by for a drink and a chat or dance the night away, we are sure you’ll have a great time there!

The easiest way to get to Regeneracja by public transport is by tram: numbers 4, 18 and 36. Get off at “Morskie Oko” stop.

Most of you have already received official invitations to the party via e-mail. However, if you have not been sent an invitation but would like to join us, write The Centre at biuro@learnpolish.edu.pl and let us know!

We are looking forward to seeing you all at the party!!

[Kelly]

Mark Hurd, chairman and CEO and president of HP at the time the photo was taken, speaks at the Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference in Pasadena, California, in this July 24, 2009 file photo.
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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co's former chief executive officer Mark Hurd has reached a legal settlement with the woman who accused him of sexual harassment, and she has also agreed to release HP from legal claims, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The world's No. 1 computer maker stunned Wall Street and Silicon Valley on Friday by announcing Hurd's resignation, accusing him of falsifying expense reports to conceal a "close personal relationship" with a female contractor.
The unidentified woman told HP's board in June that Hurd had sexually harassed her, but an investigation found no violation of the company's sexual harassment policy, HP said.
The contractor, who did marketing work for HP from 2007 to 2009, did not have sexual relations with Hurd, according to her lawyer Gloria Allred, a high-profile attorney who often works with celebrity clients. ed hardy clothing
"Mark has settled the matter with the woman," said one source who was briefed on the matter. This person said the settlement included a payment, but the amount was not disclosed.
Another source with knowledge of the matter said HP was given a "release" by the contractor, and that the company had not paid her any money. This person also said Hurd had settled the matter. Both sources spoke on condition of anonymity.
Allred declined to comment.
According to sources, the contractor helped plan, market and host events for the office of the CEO. She made the sexual harassment charges on June 29 in a letter addressed to Hurd that came to his office.
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DISPUTED EVENTS
HP said Hurd's actions, while trivial in financial terms, represented a systematic violation of the company's trust and ethical standards -- serious enough to oust a charismatic and widely admired executive credited with resuscitating HP.
Hurd himself, who is 53 and married with two children, said in a statement on Friday that he had not lived up to his own standards of integrity. He could not be reached for comment.
The details surrounding Hurd's expense account improprieties are in dispute.
Some close to HP's board have portrayed Hurd's various meetings with the contractor as highly unusual for the CEO of a $100 billion company. But others close to Hurd's camp say the two were "business acquaintances" whose meetings were completely above board, and that Hurd never tried to conceal them. hair straightener
According to sources, the woman was interviewed twice by Hurd, in August and September of 2007, prior to being hired.
The first time was in Los Angeles. For the second interview, the woman was flown to Denver, where Hurd was staying, and the two dined together.
After she was hired, the contractor worked at more than a dozen events in a number of different locales, some overseas. After these events, she often had dinner with Hurd.
However, the expenses submitted by Hurd in some instances did not reflect her being there. Instead, they stated that he dined alone, or in some cases with his bodyguard, said one of the sources familiar with HP's investigation.
This person said on "a couple" of occasions, the contractor was paid fees and travel expenses to attend an event where none was held, but at a location where Hurd was staying.
A source familiar with Hurd's account of the situation, said there were expense irregularities, in part because Hurd's expenses were filed by his assistant, who did not necessarily know who was in attendance at a certain meal.
This person maintained that the woman did sometimes appear on expense reports, and sometimes Hurd paid for the meals himself, if no business was discussed.
On one occasion, the woman was paid for an event that never took place because Hurd got sick and the event was canceled at the last minute, this source said.
Hurd offered to reimburse the company for the expenses, which amounted to no more than $20,000 over a two-year period, the source said.
News of Hurd's resignation sent HP shares plunging 10 percent as he was one of the most respected executives in Silicon Valley. Chief Financial Officer Cathie Lesjak will take over while HP looks for a permanent CEO. nfl jerseys
Hurd, who received nearly $100 million in compensation over the past three years, will get a severance payment of $12.2 million from HP.

[Kelly]

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Gerrard celebrates scoring the England equaliser with Adam Johnson

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Capello had apologised for the team's performance at the World Cup in the build-up to the friendly, while Gerrard admitted that he expected his team to be booed.
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