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Rated 3.1 out of 5 by 745
Rated 1 out of 5 by SPGfan29 Dilapidated
I agree with the other reviews. This hotel was in shockingly bad shape. The lighting was poor, and the furniture and carpet was stained and torn in the suite. The lift was older than my old university hall's, and overall I felt like I was putting up in a dorm.
The pricing, albeit the lowest of the Starwood hotels in central London, is not proportionate to the state of the hotel.
January 6, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by MILES AN EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE ALL AROUND!!
I had the pleasure of staying at the PARK LANE for 4 nts in February, and ALL of my expectations were met! As a platinum guest, I was upgraded to an amazing suite, looking on to Hyde Park. The suite was fabulous! I was personally greeted by Mr. Roman H at the front desk, who went out of his way to ensure that my stay was exceptional. The hotel is older, but the rooms & facilities are modern and spacious. The location is superb, and the complimentary breakfast is generous & tasty. I look forwar to my return to the Park Lane soon. Finally, Mr. Roman H is a superb Ambassador for all that is great about SPG and about this particular hotel.
March 3, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by NewYork1547 Worst SPG experience I've ever had
The first night of my stay, the hotel had a party in its ballroom - it was so loud that my bed was 'thudding,' and even with earplugs I could not sleep until it was over. It was by far the worst experience I have ever had in any SPG hotel. Perhaps if it had been a different weekend, I would have had a better experience; as it was, this stay was entirely dissatisfying and well below SPG standards. I was placed on floor 1 of the hotel despite being Platinum status and was told the hotel was full so there were no options to move.
As further note of the hotel's neglect, the towels were fraying and the toilet had not been properly cleaned.
January 20, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by dbm53 Not up to Starwood Quality
While the location is great, the Hotel did not live up to expectations as a Starwood property. As a platinum member I was quite disappointed. Unfortunately, from the beginning, we felt treated like unwanted house guests when using award points. The staff's common phrase was "not possible" to just about everything. Even when we made some simple requests. Also, for the first 4 days or so the hotel would not give us key cards that lasted more than 24 hours. So every night we had to go to the front desk and show ID to get new cards processed. Not a big deal but an inconvenience after a long day/night. We sought to use our suite upgrades but were denied the request even though we got the sense from the staff that suites were available for some or most of the nights but that they did not want us to move rooms during the stay and wanted to hold on to the suites. The beds are not up to Sheraton standards. All in all neither the hotel nor staff lived up to the Starwood brand.
January 14, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ahmadz Amazing stay
Before coming to any hotel you have to expect what you will find there.
It was very urgent trip to London and i booked my room just 3 hours before arriving. what I need was accessible hotel. Once I arrived I got surprise from the big and nice lobby, food there was so good and that what I needed in this intense trip. Of course I will come back in 2016!!!!!
I want to greet the Brazilian and Algerian who are working as staff and of course we talked about football!! Also the nice and sweet lady who served me once I checked out.
Ps, When I was printing stuff a guest came to me and asked me about the rooms, I said mmmm it is still the same but they working to improve it. You have to come back in 2016!!.
Thank you very much. It was very great trip!!
December 20, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Socrates Desperately needs a fairy godmother!
The hotel is located in one of London's most exclusive neighbourhoods, right opposite Green Park and, from the outside, the property looks promising, with an elegant art deco facade.... sadly, that's where the compliments must end as the inside is a completely different story.
Over three separate stays, I was given rooms with tainted carpets, soiled curtains and, most unpleasant of all, a shower head that needed to be held with one hand... took me down memory lane to when I was showering in the rural Philippines.
Corridors also transmit an uneasy feeling, almost as if on board the Titanic's poorer brother.
I am sorry to say this hotel should either be completely refurbished or be given serious reconsideration as part of the Starwood portfolio.
August 13, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by Napafan Decline in quality
I was at the Sheraton Park Lane last week and cannot believe how horrible this hotel has become. I first visited in 2005 and was then 1) recognized as an SPG member, 2) always upgraded, and 3) generally made to feel like I was a welcomed guest.
Fast forward to 2011. The staff does not care that you may be a long time Starwood member. Reservations for a specific room? Does not matter....you will be given a room arbitrarily based on the discretion of Eastern European who is manning reception.
I think I was literally given the worst room in the hotel. The next morning, I was called at 8:00am by a manager who saw the error. I was upgraded....to an almost identical room. Naturally, I laughed when they showed it to me. I moved my bags anyway. The following day, they upgraded me to the sort of room that I remembered and requested. So...in a four night stay, I slept in three separate rooms.
I also ordered room service one night. Because I did not order desert and my meal in the same call, they charged me two cover charges. Had it been one call, then no extra charge.
Finally, they charge extortionate amounts for WiFi use. I had to convince the reception team (same team who checked me in the first place) that it does not make sense to charge me for 7 days of wifi when I was only in the hotel for four days.
If you are accustomed to a level of recognition and service from a Starwood property...look elsewhere. This is not a property that is running well, there are clearly problems, and you should stay elsewhere. I stay with Starwood everywhere I travel and would definitely consider bagging the brand in London if this is what I should expect.
The Palm Court room remains beautiful but again...quality is gone. Oh well...I will try to remember this property fondly for what it was like less than ten years ago.
Good luck with this place if you have no choice.
November 2, 2011
Rated 4 out of 5 by Flyingtailor Best location
I have stayed here 3 times in the last year at first did not like it very much but know I really appreciate this hotel. The rooms are nice size they are old but very clean. Two elevators no waiting. The location you cant get much better then this unless you stay at Buckingham Palace.
I hope when the renovate and one day they will they do not change the Palm Court it is truly great for just sitting or having high tea one of the best for high teas in London.
Yes the Service is also much better then the first time as the staff get to know you.
February 14, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Helen731 Pleasantly Surprised
After reading the reviews I have to say I wasn't expecting much but when I got there I was over the moon. Yes the rooms are a bit old fashioned but that was part of the charm, not everyone wants high tech but it was clean, the beds were crisp, well made up, good quality and a pleasure to sleep in, isn't this what its all about. The decor of the hotel was amazing especially the seating area. My biggest criticism would be that we wanted to order drinks after hours in the bar area and ended up having to order room service, going to the room to receive it and then bringing it back down but that was a small price to pay for a great experience.
August 16, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by Brent Cold Service From Front Desk Staff
We stayed in a corner executive room on the third floor. From the reviews I was not expecting much from the room, but it wasn't as dated as the classic rooms and had a large bathroom. That was about the only positive from our stay beyond the concierge being helpful when ordering take away.
- The women working the front desk were extremely cold and at times felt very rude.
- I was aware that Starwood hotels in Europe try and add on a UNICEF donation without asking, but there were several other charges tacked on my bill that I never asked for. For example, a charge for a newspaper that was delivered to my room that I never requested. The front desk explained that on my SPG profile they saw I liked a particular newspaper. Pretty sure in any other hotel this newspaper would have been free, otherwise why did they not ask at check in if I would like one?
- Was never asked at check in for my email and if I would like my bill emailed to me. You can check your bill on the TV but if you need a copy or need something changed be sure to allow at least 30 minutes waiting in line in the morning to check out. This and the newspaper problem could have been prevented if the front desk knew proper check-in procedures.
- Each day we declined housekeeping, but the housekeeping manager would always knock on the door around 1pm even though the do not disturb sign was out. She told me that it was policy that someone in housekeeping must enter the room each day to make sure things are ok in the room. Guess I'll check with the Starwood corporate office on this one as it was rather annoying.
- 3 of the mornings housekeeping tried entering our room at 8am even though the sign was out.
- Around 7am every morning about 4-5 housekeepers congregated outside of our door since the service elevator was nearby and decided to have a nice loud chat.
- Early one morning the TV automatically turned on and an alarm gradually got louder in volume. On the screen was a message letting us know that in a few hours they were going to carry out a fire alarm test. So an alarm to make you aware of a future alarm... great... 5 out of 5 days we did not get to sleep in past 7am. What a vacation!
To the General Manager:
Thanks for the bottle of wine for my birthday and the upgrade to the nice executive room. I understand that you can't renovated your hotel overnight to make the reviews of your hotel more positive, but I've read many reviews about the level of service at this hotel and my stay also reflects the low level of service. This hotel is not up to brand standards. Your front desk is not only cold to customers, they are not knowledgeable about the hotel or the Sheraton brand. Not only that, but your housekeeping staff needs a review on how to handle themselves in front of guests in order to provide a more pleasant experience for the guests. I do not often give such a negative review, but I feel that these changes are within your power as general manager and you are aware of the problems but have not taken enough action to fix them.
January 14, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by RoadWarrior247 One of the worse places - avoid!
Possibly one of the worse experiences I have ever had at any property (250+ nights at SPG): 1. Very poor service - nightshift staff went out of their way to make my stay UNPLEASANT. They were rude and unhelpful even though I really needed their help at 2AM. If I could give negative stars, I would. Although management tried to apologize the next day, I felt it was insincere. If you like good service and to be treated with respect, I would avoid this hotel at all cost. 2. Rooms are from the 1960's I think... Dirty carpets, broken air conditioner/heater, small TV, limited channels, and internet that worked intermediately. Bathroom was not too bad, and to be fair only reason why it gets 2 stars. 3. Location - a bit deceiving. It's on Piccadilly, however it is an unpleasant 15-20 min walk in the cold during winter from Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. Overall very unpleasant stay and would avoid this establishment like the plague in the future.
January 13, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by VeryGoodPointsStacey Hotel with History
This hotel review is longer than most of my reviews because it includes a history of the hotel (which I found very fascinating), of course, you could skip the Hotel History section and jump to the review, but what fun would that be?
Hotel History:
The Park Lane Hotel is a grand London hotel built in the early 1920s. The hotel's steel frame was erected before the beginning of World War I {Use Roman numerals, not Arabic numbers to designate WWI and WWII}, but construction was abandoned due to a lack of financing. The property was completed in 1927 by Sir Bracewell Smith and reflected the era's Art Deco style.
The hotel is widely recognized for its ballroom and Palm Court where afternoon tea is served. In fact, during World War II, Parliament decided that the Park Lane Hotel ballroom would be used by the Commons in the event the Houses of Parliament were damaged.
When the Park Lane opened to the public in 1927 a single room w/private bath rented for 76 pence to £ 1.05 (about $1.18 to $1.76 in US dollars), a double room rented for £ 1.41 to £1.75 and a suite rented for £2.66 - £3.15.
The hotel's interior design was managed by Lady Bracewell Smith and all the rooms were designed and furnished by top designers of the day. For example, the breakfast room, an Art Deco style room, was decorated by Harrods. After Sheraton acquired the hotel in 1996 at a cost of £44 million, the ballroom was renovated and restored to reflect its original splendor and re-opened in 1997 to celebrate the hotel's 70th anniversary.
The hotel has been featured in many TV shows and hit moves including the James Bond feature "Golden Eye," "Shanghai Surprise" and "The End of the Affair."
Hotel Review:
Today, the hotel retains its historical charm. The rooms are modern and well designed for business travelers and visitors alike. As with most old hotels, the floors creek, but I didn't find it bothersome during my stay. While you can hear the floors creeking in the hallway throughout the day (especially when the bellman or housekeeping bring their carts through) there's minimal creeking at night - during the time most people are sleeping.
There are only two lifts (elevators) in the hotel, and that can create challenges at times – at least once during the first 9 nights of my stay one of the lifts was not working during the busy morning hours. If you're into walking stairs, there is a beautiful staircase in the center of the hotel that leads to all floors.
The hotel offers a traditional high-tea service on the weekend and the Palm Court bar serves a limited menu and sushi in the evenings. Breakfast is served in Bracewells, just off Palm Court, and Citrus serves lunch and dinner.
There is no concierge lounge or Sheraton club at this hotel and Starwood elite status benefits are limited (no complimentary water in the room for example). There is a gym on the lower level of the hotel that always seemed busy.
This was the first time in almost five years staying with Starwood that I've had a bad experience at check-in. I arrived at 3 pm local time – the hotel's official check-in time – and my room was not ready. I was told that I was upgraded to an executive room with more space since I would be staying 19 nights - I was very happy about that. I was advised that my room would be ready in about 90 minutes (4:30 local time). Since the weather was awful, I went to the bar and had a sandwich and cup of tea (which I thought were reasonably priced until I remembered that prices were listed in Pounds, not Dollars!).
I returned to the front desk about 4:30 and was informed that my room was still not ready. I was offered a different room but the agent recommended I wait for the original room because she thought I would be unhappy in the other room which was smaller and next to a lift (she said it would be loud.) I really appreciated her suggestion and agreed to wait another 40 minutes for the room. The third time I returned to the front desk, the room was still not ready, and at this point, I was getting very frustrated. The agent assured me that it would be ready in 20 more minutes. Indeed, it was ready after an additional 20 minutes. So in the end, I waited just over 2 1/2 hours for a room – something that's never happened to me before at a Starwood property.
I think the reason I got so frustrated about the wait was not because I had to wait, but because the weather was terrible and I was stuck waiting around the hotel. There is no formal lobby in the hotel, so I had to wait in the bar area – I was hungry when I arrived so I didn't mind getting a sandwich & drink – but what would I have done if I wasn't hungry? The bartenders don't like non-paying customers just taking up space.
I also felt like the hotel could have said, have a cup of tea on us, or here's an access code for free wifi while you wait. But they offered nothing. I did speak with the hotel, and received an email from the Assistant Front Office manager which essentially said we're very sorry, we look forward to having you for a considerable length of time, but you chose to wait for the upgraded room, we had something earlier, but you didn't want it. My response was that I didn't want it because the girl said it was next to an elevator and loud – so why would I want that room? And why did it take 2 ½ hours to get a room ready.
In any case, I was finally in my room at 6 pm and my luggage (which the hotel held during the wait) was delivered very promptly.
For my platinum amenity at check-in, I selected the continental breakfast choice. This was definitely the best choice given the length of my stay. It turns out, that was a great choice because the hotel allows you to have the full breakfast buffet in the restaurant and they have an amazing selection of choices. The restaurant was always very crowded, but service has been excellent and there's never a wait.
The Room
As I noted, I was upgraded to an executive room, and it was very spacious. My room had a king size bed, a couch and chair and a work desk. The desks even featured electrical outlets for UK plugs, EU plugs and US plugs. Upon request, I was also provided with an adaptor for use during my stay. The hotel emptied out the mini-bar for me so that I could store some of my own items – which I appreciated.
I found the room to be very dark once the sun went down. The lighting in the room didn't suffice. So I contacted the hotel and they brought up a lamp that made the room very bright and allowed me to keep working (or blogging) in the evenings.
The bathroom was large and had a bathtub and shower. The shower only has a waterfall shower head and so I found the water pressure to be weaker than most Sheratons that have standard shower heads. The bathroom also had a towel rack that was heated – though I haven't yet turned it on. The bathtub was the only part of the bathroom that showed its age. There were non-slip strips on the floor of the tub that looked old and showed some dirt.
Another great benefit of the room was the walk in closet. It had plenty of space for my suitcases and I was able to unpack and hang and fold all my clothes – after all, for 19 nights, it's worth unpacking. The hotel even brought up extra hangers.
Restaurants and Room Service
As I mentioned, the breakfast is great – but if I wasn't getting it as a Platinum benefit, I probably wouldn't pay for it out of pocket. I did notice that the hotel was offering 20% off breakfast with a coupon from the front desk. Room Service is very expensive. I ordered room service one evening and requested a tuna fish sandwich (it's on the menu) and within 5 minutes I had a call back from room service asking me what tuna was. I'm not kidding. I just re-read the menu item to him and said okay. Luckily the correct item did show up less than 20 minutes later. I have not yet had the chance to try Citrus, but I suspect I will at some point during my visit. I'll update the post if/when I try it.
There were several, let's call them, hiccups that I've experienced so far during my stay. The first day after checking in there was no hot water in the hotel until around 11 am due to a flood in the boiler room. Nothing the hotel could really do about that – but still bothersome. I already blogged about my experience with the rudest hotel concierge ever –the hotel did respond by apologizing profusely (in fact, SPG social media team reached out to me before the hotel did – they're always impressive with customer service). The hotel Front Office manager did call me today to check in, see if I was comfortable and apologize again. He also sent a tray of crumpets and bottled water to the room (they were very good). So I think they handled the hiccups very well.
The hotels location is very central and close to Buckingham Palace and other tourist sites. It's also within 10 minute walk of the Green Park tube stop , which made it easy to commute to the office.
So far, I have had some very good experiences with the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel and a couple of not so great experiences. I imagine with any long stay, there are bound to be issues. I am glad the hotel has addressed them all. If anything changes during the next ten days or so, I will be sure to update this report.
April 5, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by Yorkshiregirl Classic room that wasn't so classic
We have stayed in a classic room before and this has been excellent for a one night stopover in London. However, this time the room was so small the double bed only just fitted inbetween the walls and right up against the window. I had to climb either down the bed or over my husband to get out. Also, tea and coffee facilities were available in the room but the cups were polystyrene! Not what one would expect from this catagory of hotel. Very disappointing.
December 3, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by SERVCAN 3 STAR ROOM IN A FIVE STAR PROPERTY
November 8, 2011
Rated 1 out of 5 by CM77 This hotel has lost its way...
I have stayed at this hotel many times in the past 15 years, but have not been to London for the last 2 years. I came back, and had the worst Starwood experience ever. (For the record, I have more than 1 year of nights in starwood hotels, and am a lifetime gold member).
I booked 3 rooms, and got tiny rooms on the 1st and 2nd floor for a Platinum (and Gold) Guests. The Internet was virtually unusable, and help line informed us that they could not help until the next day.
The rooms are now very dated, dirty and worn, and in major need to refurbishment.
Checked out early and will never be back.
This hotel is not up to standard for a modern business traveller, and would recommend that you look somewhere else if you require a functional room that you can work in.
February 13, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mandy63 This hotel has style and character
We found this hotel to be very clean and comfortable,decorated in a lovely art deco style.The rooms were presented well and very inviting. Towels and linen were crisp and white with a good choice of toiletries.The staff were obliging and helpful at all times. We were pleasantly surprised after reading some negative reviews. We struggled to find any fault any where in the hotel. Great location and ideal for getting around. We will recommended this super hotel and definitely re visit in the near future.
September 2, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by Martin38 horrible
I would like to make a complaint.
We stayed at the Sheraton Park Lane hotel during a December weekend break with my son. The complaint included the following
1. The hotel is being renovated, there was no information prior to booking that the hotel was being renovated
2. We initially were given a room next to the elevator, Sleeping was impossible.
3. We then changed to another room which was probably worse:
a. Old and dirty
b. The shower had fungus
c. Heating was not working. We had to call an engineer
d. Hot water in the shower was look warm
e. The telephone was not working
We would not be recommending the stay at this hotel to anyone.
December 6, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by chrissyTodd My best stay in a London Hotel to date.
Upon arrival at the hotel I knew immediately that we would be well looked after. My mother and I were in London for one night and arrived considerably earlier than the check in time. We were checked in by reception staff straight away and our luggage stored so we could carry on with our plans for the day. The room was superb - huge, comfy bed, air con, and upon request tea/coffee facilities and a gorgeous basket of cakes, cookies and macaroons. The palm court was a haven of peace and tranquillity and the concierge bent over backwards to secure us theatre tickets for the evening, even providing exact directions for our journey for the evening. I cannot find fault in this hotel.
June 16, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by DXWalker Excellent stay for family vacation
My wife, kids, and I stayed at the Sheraton Park Lane for a vacation in London, June 5-10, 2014. We primarily chose this hotel because of the ability to use SPG points to book rooms and the hotel's proximity to attractions. We could not have made a better choice of hotel.
Arrival and Staff: The staff was very friendly when we arrived. They immediately grabbed our bags from the cab and ushered us to the check-in. Check-in person was extremely friendly. We had to book two rooms because of the size of our family. The check-in person not only got us adjoining rooms (which made the space a nice-sized suite) but also made a number of suggestions to best use the value we get as SPG members across both rooms. Also, though I did not speak with him again during the 5 nights we were there, he remembered my vividly at checkout and we had a nice conversation.
Rooms: The adjoining rooms were fabulous. They were fairly spacious compared to what we expected in England. And, it was a nice suite because they were adjoining. The rooms were somewhat dated, as has been mentioned in other reviews, but not such that they were undesirable. In fact, they were very comfortable.The bathrooms were nice sized and had marble appointments. Both bathrooms had a separate shower and bath, and one bathroom had a bidet. They both had a heated towel rack, but only one was working. The closet in one room was cedar which was a nice surprise. The view from one room was overlooking Green Park. The beds were very comfortable and what we expect from Sheraton.
Location: the hotel is located across from Green Park in the Piccadilly section of town. It is a short 4-5 block walk to the Green Park Underground station, which is connected to the Jubilee, Victoria, and Piccadilly lines. The Jubilee line gets you directly to most attractions and we were generally no more than 1-3 stops away from 80% of the attractions we visited. We took the Piccadilly line directly to Heathrow Airport when we left. Perfect.
Also we were in walking distance to Buckingham Palace, Hard Rock Cafe (which I visit in every city I visit), as well as a few reasonably priced restaurants (Pret and Henry's Bar) and a Marks and Spencer grocery store.
All in all, we were very satisfied with the stay at Sheraton Park Lane. I would stay there again, and recommend others do the same.
June 11, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by NFSIII Great location but...
As many have said this hotel is in a great location, and if you plan to spend little time in your room then it may offer the value proposition for you. But expect the poor service (except concierge who was the exception), average food and environs of high occupancy hotel in Olympic year (room and furniture is tired) but it is in a great location.
This Sheraton in disguise, does not live up to the brand values that frequent travellers and SPG members may expect.
July 22, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by WorldTraveler Beautiful Rooms in a Central Locale
My wife and I stayed here for five nights and had a very pleasant experience. While the hotel is showing some age, the character of the tea room and the decor of the rooms is beautiful. We were upgraded to a large suite that was very comfortable. While the restaurant was a tad pricey, the food was pretty good.
The location is great, you can get to many tourist attractions in just a couple minute walk and there are many excellent pubs and restaurants nearby.
January 30, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by TheCultOfSkaro Great staff
Given many of the reviews on this site, I'm not sure if the renovation has started, but the rooms we stayed in were fantastic- in great shape and facing the park. Most importantly, the staff we dealt with (front desk, housekeeping, and bellmen) were friendly, helpful and made my entire family feel more than welcome. When we needed extra bedding, the housekeeping team responded within 5 (!!) minutes and even went above and beyond in preparing the extra bed.
The only negative was my wi-fi connection was slow.
However, I cannot emphasize enough the quality of staff here. When combined with the great location, if all the rooms are in the same condition mine was, this hotel is vastly underrated.
August 3, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Flyingtailor In need of serious Reno
I love hate this hotel I really like the hotel but the hotel really needs a reno. Had to change rooms they upgraded to a nice room but when I got there the smell of the disinfectant was so strong Icould not handle it.
The other room was not bad but the heat was not on so they gave me a small heater.
I really like this hotel great location good service and like I and love the palm court.
PS one of the best high tea in London
October 9, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Coolio59 Tired Old Lady ... Great Location
Yes, this is beautiful old hotel, but it is in need of a serious make over. It looks tired, and the bathrooms are just old and dingy. The Palm Court bar is nice, and the bar servers are all really great. Though it is strange to have new guests walk through the tea service with luggage in tow. (there are 2 entrances to the hotel, but the Court is off the main street and reception is off the alley entrance). Housekeeping was merely adequate and did not remove used cups, etc. so we ended up with quite a stack after a few days. Bracewells is good for breakfast. Concierge service is spotty. NOW, all that said, it is a great location right across from Green Park. Just wish they would remodel a bit.
October 4, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by cucu1965 Very poor experience
My stay at this hotel has been quite disappointing. At the check-in, mild SPG recognition... they claimed they upgraded us to an 'executive' room, but I believe I got the worst accomodation in the hotel, very old and poorly furnished room in a lost corner of the hotel. View from the window, a brick wall 50cm in front of me or looking down, a narrow courtyard where they dump their garbage. Bathroom in 1950s style almost no amenities. One bathrobe missing, no slippers. No complimentary water, let alone the small present I normally get as a platinum guest. Very depressing experience.
March 12, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Roadman1 Park Lane is a gem
The ambience at the Park Lane is just what one needs after travel or a busy day in the city. Staff are great, and go the extra mile. Everyone from check-in, concierge, security, housekeeping, bell staff, Palm Court --are caring and excellent. Room was comfortable, bed was great, bathroom elegant.
May 28, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Polgraph London for the New Year
Our experience with the staff and the facility were met and beyond our expectations. There were some minor glitches but all in all the experience was great.
January 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Marge65 Great staff.
The concierge staff made finding London's highlights easy. Plus they got us a great dinner reservation. Room service was prompt,
August 26, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Gpsarros Great location, but hotel is a dump
The location is awesome. The hotel not so much. Definitely needs a major overhaul.
October 21, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Murphyxx Outstanding experience
High class hotel in a great location. The concierge staff are superb.
June 13, 2013


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Crème brûlée – Baked Custard With Burned Sugar
This recipe originated in Cambridge, England and has become associated with France and is widely made and eaten there. This dessert is becoming one of my favorites, because I love custard, love caramelized sugar, and I add a little orange liqueur to give it a little more flavor.
There are couple secrets to this recipe. The first being you need to use an actual vanilla bean. Trust me its not hard, scrape out the bean, boil and strain. Sure beats using extract. The second secret is in using boiling water in your roasting pan (or cookie sheet) half why up the ramekins during the baking process.
You may ask what is a ramekin? It's a small 4.5 oz bowl. You can pick them up almost anywhere.
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This dessert is visually appealing and tastes great. Who doesn't like chocolate and vanilla ice cream. The puffs can be made ahead of time and split just before serving.
I brought these over to our neighbors (Rick and Cindy) and we devoured them. The best part was looking at my 6 year old son (Max) afterwards. He had a chocolate ring round his mouth. What a fun time.
Make these for your family, and see their eyes when you present them.
I recently posted a recipe for Pumpkin Custard Pie and left my camera at work. So I made another pie New Year's morning (about 5:30am) for a party that was sprung on me at the last minute. But I can't complain, I love to cook. So up-and-at-em at 5:30am to start a pie.
Well as you know, the crust takes some time. 45 minutes to chill in a disk, then into the pan and chill another 45 – 60 minutes. Then an hour to bake. Then cooling time. You got to get going!
This is the best pumpkin pie I have ever had. It is an Emeril recipe and uses both light and dark brown sugar. That way you get a dark brown filling. Also some burbon, but I only had some Mr. Jack Daniels, so in he went.
The crust was perfect. I used the cusinart method rather then cutting in the butter by hand with forks. Forget the thought it tastes better when you have to work hard at it. The cusinart method is fast, and makes the crust perfect every time. I will go into detail on how to use the cusinart to make crust in the forums "How Tos" next week. So look for it there.
This recipe comes from Emeril Lagasse and was aired in 2007 on Emeril Live. The episode was Ultimate Thanksgiving.
There are three recipes I use from this one show every year, the bacon brussels sprouts, the brined herb roasted turkey, and this pumpkin custard pie.
This recipe is very silky and I just can't seem to get enough of this pumpkin pie. I know you will enjoy it. Thank you Emeril.
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Growing up in southwest Kansas, Caleb Lareau aspired to attend The University of Tulsa. A mathematics and biochemistry major, Lareau knew that at TU he would have the opportunity to pursue computational and biological research.
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This motto of the Venerable John Henry Newman (1801–1890) has guided generations of scholars to explore the spiritual and philosophical writings of one of the world's most influential theologians.
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John Henry Newman stands as a giant in the fields of theology, philosophy, and education. Influencing many academic and spiritual disciplines, Newman's writings and his lifelong search for religious truth continue to inspire scholars throughout the world.
John Henry Newman began his religious career as a 19th-century Fellow of Oriel College and as the Vicar of St. Mary the Virgin Church in Oxford, England. At the age of 44, he converted to Roman Catholicism and founded the first English-speaking Oratory of St. Philip Neri in Birmingham, England. He was made a cardinal of the Catholic Church in 1879. His many scholarly works were a significant force that helped shape religious thought not only in his own time, but also throughout the 20th century.
Newman's reform-minded philosophy and theology was so influential that he became known as the "Invisible Father" of the Second Vatican Council (1962–1965). This distinguished title was given to him because his ideas energized the conversations that sent that council in the direction of reconciliation and dialogue with the modern world. His 19th-century writings also set into motion the Council's teaching on the role of the laity, conscience, and education. In short, Newman helped foster an ecumenical view of the world and remains as relevant today as ever.
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Eternal Father, You led John Henry Newman to follow the kindly light of Truth, and he obediently responded to your heavenly calls at any cost. As writer, preacher, counselor and educator, as pastor, Oratorian, and servant of the poor he labored to build up your Kingdom.
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This healthy apple crisp recipe is sweet and simple to prepare but uses very little added sugar. Submitted by JLCROMP Carbs: 25.2g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 127.4
This is a delicious, light, refreshing dessert. It's low cal and sugar and can be made with the lite pie filling in any flavor. Note that this needs to be made the night before to soften the graham crackers. Submitted by HOCKIMAMA Carbs: 16.2g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 2.8g | Calories: 80.1
A quick and delicious smoothie to satisfy that sweet tooth in a healthy way! Submitted by RAEBRALOP Carbs: 25.7g | Fat: 1.3g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 5.3g | Calories: 130.3
Like a "No Pudge" fudge brownie in 1 minute: Low fat, low cal, even some fiber! Save this single serving recipe for when you don't want a whole batch to tempt you! Submitted by SLOWSET Carbs: 22.1g | Fat: 1.1g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 2.6g | Calories: 94.5
These are light, fluffy, and only about 50 calories each! Submitted by SKYSHOOTER44 Carbs: 8.4g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 0.5g | Calories: 50.6
Apples and raisins provide the moistness, which means less oil can be used in this low saturated fat, low cholesterol, and low sodium coffee cake. Carbs: 33.8g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 2.8g | Calories: 182.3
This is chocolate cake in a coffee cup...with a few changes to make it healthier Submitted by SPITFIRE12 Carbs: 42.4g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 6.9g | Calories: 197.8
Applesauce makes this cake healthier than your regular cake. Carbs: 21.5g | Fat: 5.7g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 3.6g | Calories: 145.8
Moist and not too sweet, these banana-chocolate muffins are tasty for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. Submitted by TRUTHISBEAUTY Carbs: 20.5g | Fat: 2.5g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 1.7g | Calories: 102.4
These peanut butter cookies have the best flavor! They look and taste just like cookies made with flour. Plus, they are gluten and dairy free! Submitted by BRITTLE93 Carbs: 6.9g | Fat: 3.7g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 1.7g | Calories: 67.9
Packed with flavor but not carbs, this dessert is sure to please! Submitted by SLAPOJACKS Carbs: 10.6g | Fat: 1.3g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 0.4g | Calories: 48.8
Instead of a whole pie, try making bite-size tarts. The diminutive desserts cook quicker and are automatically portion controlled. Plus, they're easier to make for a crowd, and there's no need for a fork and plate. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 24.9g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 0.5g | Calories: 124.3
This meatloaf has the best of both worlds: a great crust and a moist interior! The trick is lining your slow cooker and creating a water bath. Trust me, it's worth the effort! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 17.3g | Fat: 6.4g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 27.1g | Calories: 234.2
This is THE most popular recipe on SparkRecipes. We've added more vegetables and reduced the sodium drastically to make it even better. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 7.3g | Fat: 4.1g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 27.2g | Calories: 177.5
Start the day off right with sweet and creamy slow cooker oats for breakfast. The evaporated milk adds such creaminess that you'll think you're having pudding for breakfast. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 30.7g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 5.7g | Calories: 167.8
Your entire dinner will be waiting on you when you get home with this meal. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 37.3g | Fat: 19.8g | Fiber: 6.6g | Protein: 25.8g | Calories: 418.6
Ditch the condensed "cream of whatever" soups and make this instead. You only need 10 minutes of hands-on cooking time for a filling yet light bowl of comforting soup. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 13.8g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 21.3g | Calories: 172.3
This spring time stew is a must have at any Derby party! Traditionally made with pork, beef, chicken, and rabbit, I've added more veggies and lightened the meat. The best part: This is a slow cooker recipe, so the burgoo will be ready when the horses are loading into the gate. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 22.5g | Fat: 2.1g | Fiber: 4.9g | Protein: 21.6g | Calories: 192.9


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Bonding with My Baby Over Breakfast
I have always said that with two kids you have to divvy up your time. Often, I felt that my daughter didn't get enough attention or that my son felt left out. Of course, not purposely but with a four year age gap, it's going to happen — they have completely different needs!
My son goes to preschool everyday until 11.45 — not a lot of time, but a few hours that I get to myself and to be alone with Little L. Sometimes we get back from dropping him off and we cuddle on the cozy sofa, play peek-a-boo or just simply sits in my lap playing with whatever she has reached for, most times the remote. We sit in silence, no TV, no nothing just us and the humming of the heat coming through the vents. It's magical.
We then move on to breakfast, she in her highchair and I at the table. Recently she figured out how to drink from a straw so she has been engrossed with that! In the mornings I tend to have a fruit or green smoothie and she has milk, oatmeal and meal. But today, after making my yummy and super fiberlicous green smoothie, she leaned forward, opened her mouth and motioned for the straw.
"Sure!" I thought, it's all fruits and veggies in here — so she took a sip and shook her head. She then thought about it and realized that she wanted more so she yelled out and I gave her more. She wanted to take my class, so I quickly got up and poured the green smoothie into a cup with a lid and gave her her own straw.
We did a little cheers and we drank up! It was that simple moment of sharing my green smoothie with my daugther that started my day off right. She was so vibrant, happy and so darn cute drinking from a big girls cup.
I never thought I'd bond with my baby over breakfast, but we did and it was brilliant. It's those simple moments that you have to recognize and take advantage of.
p.s. in case you are wondering, the smoothie had kale, banana, orange, apple and milk.
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Megami Tensei Series
No doubt gamers have touched or heard about the Persona RPG series, with the most recent entry being Persona 4 Golden. These games are under the Megami Tensei brand, a series known for offering players multiple endings through the philosophical choices they make and a demon party-recruiting and negotiating system.
It took a long while for developer Atlus to get its series to enjoy mainstream relevance outside of Japan. The first of these titles to get localised was the first Persona title called Revelations: Persona in the overseas market back in 1996 before the JRPG boom that happened a year later with Final Fantasy VII.
To say that the RPG wasn't a perfect translation was an understatement; Atlus at the time had a tough time "Americanizing" a game steeped with Japanese culture. Every party member's name and looks were changed up to sound like they came out from Beverly Hills 90210.
More after the break...
Cult following
Regardless, it amassed a cult following. Revelations: Persona got the then-small JRPG community in the USA talking, which justified Atlus to releasing the sequel Persona 2: Eternal Punishment in North America in 2000. In 2004 and beyond, the third mothership title made it out in English as Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne, and was received well.
A few spin-offs later, Atlus hit the mainstream eye with Persona 3 and 4 at the tail end of the PS2's life cycle. The two games were praised by critics and gamers for their supernatural-laced narratives set in contemporary times and its social link mechanic that encourages players to make friends and expand the story. While not breaking in the millions on its debut, the games have a sizeable following in Japan. In May of this year, Shin Megami Tensei IV sold 188,562 units on its opening week.
The North American branch's perseverance in catering to their niche audience and picking the more relevant titles to localise from the insanely huge Megami Tensei line-up help raised the series' awareness to critics and mainstream JRPG fans. Even with the recent Atlus buyout by Sega that's causing a production stir, that isn't stopping the development team and Persona 4 director Katsura Hashino from making a fifth Persona game.


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This research, education, and outreach project is dedicated to using new technology and archival data to recreate the survey W.E.B. Du Bois conducted of Philadelphia's Seventh Ward for his 1899 classic book, The Philadelphia Negro.
In addition to introducing students to the power of geographic information systems (GIS) mapping and the fun of analyzing primary historical documents, we aim to draw attention to the history of the vibrant African American community that once lived in Center City. We also hope that, by engaging people in this fascinating story about Du Bois' research and the people he studied, we can facilitate an honest dialog about how race has shaped cities like Philadelphia and continues to shapes our lives.
Anne Garcia (MSW'07) with a birthday cake for Dr. Du Bois at our celebration at Du Bois College House.
Haftom Khasai, a senior at West Philadelphia High School, gets ready to film a scene for our documentary.
A historical marker at 6th and Rodman Streets indicates where Du Bois lived while researching The Philadelphia Negro.
The Mural Arts Program invited community members to help paint the mural "Mapping Courage" at Sixth and South Streets that honors Du Bois and Engine 11.
The Mapping Courage mural honors Du Bois and Engine 11, a historically black fire house. Photo by Jack Ramsdale.
Members of the Philadelphia Fire Department helped paint the Maping Courage mural at 6th and South Street. Photo by Haftom Khasai.
Du Bois collected detailed information about individuals living in the 2500 black households in the Seventh Ward in 1896 and transferred his data to these cards.
Du Bois lived at several different addresses in Philadelphia for a total of 15 months while he conducted his study of the Old Seventh Ward.
This January 1897 Philadelphia Inquirer article complained that Philadelphia was dirtiest city in the United States.
The Mapping Courage mural shows the legend for the color-coded parcel map Du Bois creating, indiciating the social class structure in the Seventh Ward. Photo by Susan Kinnevy.
This 1896 Bromley fire insurance map shows the Octavius V. Catto School at 21st and Lombard Streets, the present-day site of the Lombard Street Swim Club.
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers speaks at the dedication of the Mapping Courage mural.
Arthur McFarlane, the great-grandson of W.E.B. Du Bois, accepts a City Council resolution and proclomation declaring Saturday, October 25, 2008 "W.E.B. Du Bois Day" in Philadelphia.
About the Project
Under the leadership of philanthropist Susan Wharton, Philadelphia's College Settlement Association invited Du Bois, a recent Harvard Ph.D. graduate, to conduct a survey of Blacks living in the 7th Ward. The University of Pennsylvania agreed to give Du Bois the title of "assistant in sociology," but Du Bois received little else from Penn. The part of downtown Philadelphia that Du Bois studied now is predominantly white and has some of the most expensive real estate in the region, including the Rittenhouse Square and Washington Square West neighborhoods. But at the turn of the century, it was home to more Blacks of all classes than any other part of Philadelphia.
Du Bois lived in Philadelphia for a year during which he went door-to-door, interviewing each of the 2,500 black households. He classified each of them by social class according to his own judgment and used colors to represent each group on a map of the seventh ward.
Du Bois's final 500-page report addressed the history of blacks in Philadelphia, employment, housing, churches, crime, and family composition. It included a mix of harsh Victorian judgments on lower class blacks and insightful comments about racism and discrimination. Du Bois's methods were well ahead of his time, combining ethnography, survey methods, mapping, and statistical analysis.
Data Collection
The survey data Du Bois collected himself no longer exist, so we have collected household-level data from the 1900 U.S. Census, instead. The 1900 U.S. Census includes the following variables about each individual in each household:
- First and last name
- Relationship to head of household
- Age and place of birth
- Place of birth for parents
- Occupation
- Able to read and write
- Able to speak English
These data were transferred from microfilm reels at the Van Pelt Library and scanned records available at Ancetry.com to computer spreadsheets. We have also begun collecting articles from Philadelphia's daily and African American newspapers, historical photographs, health records, crime data, property insurance records, and business directories.
Scholarly Research
The data we collect will be mapped and analyzed using GIS and spatial statistical methods and used as the basis for new academic research addressing the following research questions:
- How did Du Bois's research methods reflect and influence developments in the social sciences and social survey movement?
- What was the basis for his class grades?
- What was the nature of residential segregation in 1896 by race, ethnicity, and migration status?
- What happened to the Black residents and Black institutions of the 7th Ward during the 20th Century?
- How did housing conditions in Philadelphia compare with housing conditions in New York and other cities?
Website and Teaching Materials
In addition to producing new scholarship, this project aims to increase the number of high school and college students who read The Philadelphia Negro and to make Du Bois's survey results more accessible to them. The data collected through this project are all being made available on this website. High school students in Philadelphia public schools are required to take an African American history course before graduating, so we are eager to provide them with curriculum materials, but we also expect that this project will have relevance to students outside Philadelphia.
Community Outreach
Through our initial research, we have met many community residents who share our commitment to honoring W.E.B. Du Bois and telling the story of the Old Seventh Ward. With the support and input of community residents and representatives of the neighborhood associations near the Old Seventh Ward, we successfully applied to the Mural Arts Program for a mural honoring W.E.B. Du Bois. A mural of Du Bois and Seventh Ward residents was completed on the fire station at Sixth and South Streets during the fall of 2008. We have also begun giving walking tours of the Seventh Ward. Eventually, we hope to develop an interactive tour guide in the form of a PDA that uses GPS and wireless technology to put our GIS database in the hands of people walking through the Seventh Ward. We also hope to organize community events where residents will be invited to scan and contribute their own historical photographs and records to a number of different digital history projects, on the model of the neighborhood workshops sponsored by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania and Department of Records during the fall of 2007.
Future Extensions
Our long-term dreams for this project include hosting a summer institute for high school teachers and students to learn about social science and history research methods as they relate to The Philadelphia Negro. We also hope to develop a virtual 3-D model of the Seventh Ward that would allow visitors to view inside buildings. In the shorter-term, we will be adding information about who lived in the Seventh Ward after 1900.
Project Funding
We are grateful to the following organizations for their support.
Samuel S. Fels Fund
Funding to complete board game, documentary, and donate copies of
The Philadelphia Negro to the Free Library of
Philadelphia and all its branches, May 2008 - present.
View Proposal (pdf)
Philadelphia Mural Arts Program
Mural Arts Program created a mural honoring W.E.B. Du Bois
and his research in the Old Seventh Ward in response to our October 2006 proposal.
View Proposal (pdf)
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars Research and Education Fund
Funding to collect historical health data and
produce scholarship relating to health disparities, January - August 2007.
View Proposal (pdf)
National Endowment for Humanities
Curriculum Education Grant for Teaching and
Learning Resources and Curriculum Development Funding to develop online GIS application
for high school and college students, June 2006 - May 2008.
View Proposal (pdf)
University of Pennsylvania Research Foundation
Pilot funding to assist with collection of 1900 U.S. Census data and support scholarly
applications of GIS data,
February 2005 - August 2006.
View Proposal (pdf)
John B. Hurford Humanities Internship Program, Haverford College
Funding for summer interns, Summer 2006, 2007, 2008
View Proposal (pdf)
Penn Institute for Urban Research
Research assistance through participation in Undergraduate Urban Research Course, Spring 2004
University of Pennsylvania Press
Discount on copies of The Philadelphia Negro for project team members and students at Masterman High School and Eastern Camden County Regional High School
Project Partners
Avencia, Inc.
Avencia is a geospatial analysis firm serving governments, universities, non-profit organizations and businesses . It provides a range of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services, systems design, and software development services. Avencia has designed and developed customized modeling and spatial analysis applications for business intelligence, neighborhood redevelopment, vacant land, demographics, conservation, crime analysis and spatial modeling frameworks. Avenica will develop the online interactive mapping application at the heart of the Mapping Du Bois website. Many of the ideas for the website and data collection for the project are based on the work that Avencia has done with the Cartographic Modeling Lab, including the Neighborhood Information System, and Philadelphia's Department of Records, including PhillyHistory.
The Cartographic Modeling Lab
The CML is a research center affiliated with the Schools of Social Policy and Practice, Design, and Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The CML specializes in research using administrative records, GIS, and spatial analysis. The CML's flagship project, the Neighborhood Information System (NIS), integrates administrative records from Philadelphia municipal agencies into a series of online mapping applications used by researchers, students, community organizations, and city agencies. The CML has worked with the Israeli firm Geo-Sim to develop a realistic but entirely virtual world through an interactive 3-D model of the neighborhood where Penn is located. Data collection involved extensive filming and photographing. The resulting application allows users to move through this virtual neighborhood by walking, driving, and flying.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania and PhilaPlace
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, located in downtown Philadelphia, was founded in 1824 and is home to more than 19 million manuscript and graphic items and 600,000 printed items. HSP's PhilaPlace project uses stories, photographs, and GIS maps to show how two Philadelphia neighborhoods- South Philadelphia and Northern Liberties/Lower Kensington- have changed over time. These are Philadelphia's oldest immigrant and African American neighborhoods. The PhilaPlace website will include stories, podcast tours, maps, neighborhood timelines, and teacher lesson plans. PhilaPlace is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) with additional support from the Heritage Philadelphia Program of the Pew Charitable Trusts, Pennsylvania Department of Education, Pennsylvania Humanities Council, Samuel S. Fels Fund, Southwest Airlines, and the Walter J. Miller Foundation.
J.R. Masterman High School
J.R. Masterman High School is participating in the Mapping Du Bois project through the African-American History class taught by Amy Jane Cohen. Ms. Cohen began teaching African-American history before the School District of Philadelphia made it a requirement. Before partnering with the Mapping Du Bois project, her students were reading The Philadelphia Negro. Three of Ms. Cohen's students have worked on the project. She and her current students will help design and test the online materials developed through this project.
Eastern Camden Country Regional High School
Eastern Camden Country Regional High School is participating in the Mapping Du Bois project through a sociology class taught by Maryann Walker. Through this course, Ms. Walker introduces her students to Du Bois and other important figures in African American History. One of Ms. Walker's students has worked on the Mapping Du Bois project so far. As with the class at Masterman High School, Ms. Walker and her current students will help design and test the online materials developed through this project
"South Street mural honors Du Bois"
The Pennsylvania Gazette, Jan/Feb 2009
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"Mapping Du Bois Newsletter"
Mapping Du Bois, The Philadelphia Negro
"Tribute to two African American landmarks"
The Philadelphia Inquirer 26 October 2008
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"W.E.B. Du Bois, bigger than life"
The Philadelphia Inquirer 24 October 2008, page B1
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"Group Maps City Access to Health Foods"
by Dan Charles, National Public Radio, "Day to Day," January 31, 2007
Listen to the broadcast and read the online article that discusses
The Philadelphia Negro and Mapping Du Bois project in light of GIS research on contemporary health issues.
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"Up Against a Wall"
by Zoe Tillman, Daily Pennsylvanian, November 14, 2007 (pp. 1 and 7)
The first in a series of articles, editorials, and reader responses to Amy Hillier's
proposal for a mural of Du Bois on Penn's campus.
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"Wall Without Color Awaits Decision"
by Ashwin Shandilya, Daily Pennsylvania, March 15, 2007 (pp. 1 and 10)
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"Mapping Du Bois"
by John Reinhardt,
The Link: The Student Newsletter of the Department of
City and Regional Planning, Fall 2006 (pp. 1 and 8)
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"Penn's Hillier Speaks on GIS Project"
Eastern Camden County Regional School District Newsletter, April 2006 (p. 2)
Eastern High School in Vorhees, NJ is one of the partner high schools for the
Mapping Du Bois project. Read about our first visit in April 2006.
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"Mapping The Philadelphia Negro"
by John H. Walker, October 2005 The Pennsylvania Gazette
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text: Countdown to Cap and GownSpring 2015 Tuesday, February 24, 2015 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2015 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Charger Union - University Bookstore You're Invited! Spring candidates, Congratulations! All your hard work over the past few years is about to pay off with your graduation from college. And there's nothing like walking across that stage to get your diploma! But first, UAH would like to help you celebrate your major milestone by inviting you to this semester's Countdown to Cap and Gown, which will be held Tuesday, February 24, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, February 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Charger Union - University Bookstore. We'll have food and drinks, of course, but also drawings for prizes like a free class ring, cap & gown, and diploma frame (door prize list)! You'll have the chance to pose for formal graduation photos by Stacy Jones Photography - or take more casual photos in front of the Alumni Association Photo Booth. Still have lingering questions about graduation? We've got that covered too! Representatives from numerous departments will be available to assist with all aspects of your big day, including cap & gown ordering, degree checkout, and Commencement details. We'll even have a computer onsite for you to verify your degree information electronically! And because we know your job search is at the top of your priority list after graduation, we'll also be providing free resume and job interview preparation services courtesy of the Office of Career Development. So mark your calendars and save the date. Because this is one graduation celebration that you won't want to miss! FALL 2015 Grad Finale Dates: Tuesday, TBD; 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Wednesday, TBD; 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Save the date!


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I've been getting the feeling that I'm all by myself in this world with no one to help me. It's like I'm underwater, and everyone sees me, but they don't help. The question is, how do you let someone know you need help?
When we're drowning in sadness, we tend to be withdrawn, so it's easy to slip under the radar. If you make your situation obvious to them, you'll do them a big favor. Reveal how you're feeling to the adult (a parent, relative, teacher) you feel closest to. If you feel embarrassed saying the words, write a letter. (And don't hold back for fear of seeming dramatic.) Or show them this column.
There is no easy way to start a tough conversation, so just rip off the Band-Aid so you can create a plan to get yourself feeling better (which may include working with a professional therapist). I've been there and never thought I'd get out of the black--but here I am. You'll make it too.