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95 Reviews
4.6 on July 11, 2018
Had a great stay. Very friendly hosts and yummy breakfast. Great location - two blocks from the beach and onsite parking.
Innkeeper Response
Thank you....we appreciate your comments!
- Jan (Owner)
4.8 on October 12, 2017
Hosts were warm and friendly. Rooms were clean and bright. Will definitely be going back.
4.8 on September 17, 2017
We needed to get away and this was an ideal place to do just that. Jan and Mark were great hosts. Jan's breakfasts were magic and Mark's coffee was the perfect complement.
3.8 on September 03, 2017
First time at this B&B. Generally a good experience.
5 on August 25, 2017
Just as the other reviews say.... great bed and breakfast. Mark and Jan are truly warm and welcoming hosts.. Enjoyed every detail of this charming bed and breakfast. Property so well maintained and groomed. Peace and quiet was sought and I found it here at the Luther Ogden Inn. Bischwind
4.8 on August 04, 2017
Great B&B. Wonderful owners who were great hosts. Clean rooms. Amazing front porch that was so relaxing. Breakfast each morning was delicious. Jan and Mark made our stay so enjoyable. Great location in downtown Cape May. Would recommend this B&B to anyone visiting the area.
5 on August 01, 2017
Jan makes a truly great breakfast, this was our 3rd year and another very enjoyable stay.
5 on July 24, 2017
Wonderful stay at Luther Ogden Inn. Breakfast seas awesome and delicious. Nice porch for sitting outside. Jan and Mark were great hosts.
3.4 on December 07, 2016
Stayed here for a weekend with my husband. Inn keepers were very nice and they did provide an excellent breakfast. The room we stayed in was the Buttercup room. It was very musty and there was no place to put any of my toiletries. I was not able to relax in my room the way I had anticipated. Location was great very close to beach and we walked every where.
3.0 on November 27, 2016
We had a pleasant stay in this cozy B&B. Close enough to shops and dining. Room was small but comfy.
5 on August 27, 2016
Been staying at the Luther Ogden Inn for 14 years. Jan and Mark are wonderful hosts and Jan makes the best breakfast in Cape May, using herbs and veggies Mark grows. I could just live on the porch! Easy walk to the beach and shopping. Charming house. I wouldn't stay anywhere else!
Innkeeper Response
Having you stay at the Luther Ogden Inn is like having an old friend visit! You love our porch as much as we do. It's always a pleasure to see you and catch up.
- Jan (innkeeper)
4.0 on August 22, 2016
We've been going to cape may for about 20 years and have stayed in different bnb's. The Luther Ogden was well situated just a few blocks from the sea and from the pedestrian mall. We knew when we booked it that our room was the smallest. So it was. But perfectly adequate for a short stay. Great cross ventilation and AC that we could control ourselves. Breakfasts were very tasty and our hosts, Jan and Mark very sociable and helpful. When I mistakenly left my keys in the drawer, they found them and mailed them back to me which was a great relief.
4.2 on July 24, 2016
Within walking distance to beach, eating and shoppimg.
4.8 on July 20, 2016
The Luther Ogden Inn is in the heart of Cape May. It is situated near the beach, shops and plenty of fine dining and pub style restaurants. However, it is the breakfast that is served each morning on the rap-around porch that makes this inn very special. The owners are very delightful and have an extensive knowledge of Cape May. You will not be disappointed with their hospitality and friendliness.
3.6 on May 25, 2016
We booked last minute, after we realized we had failed to make a reservation in town for the wedding we were to attend. Jan met us at the door, gave us the details and kindly directed us to a few spots in town. The room was small, but very comfortable, tidy and quiet. Lovely home and innkeepers! Oh, and the zucchini frittata was spectacular for breakfast. Really, I would pay to just have breakfast here again!
Innkeeper Response
My award winning Zucchini Frittata is one of my favorites, too. We grow our own zucchini, onions, tomatoes and fresh herbs for a tasty farm-to-table experience! We're glad you enjoyed your stay.
- Jan (innkeeper)
3.6 on December 16, 2015
We had a great weekend. The innkeeper Jan was very hospitable and welcoming. The room was small but comfortable. Good there was a portable heater in the room as the house itself was very cool
Innkeeper Response
Christmas season is Cape May is magical. The Candlelight House Tours are beautiful, the Christmas Parade is small town America at its finest, and the trolley rides are geared to showcase all of the decorated homes. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We do not have any portable heaters anywhere in the house. Each room has an electric fireplace with realistic looking flames with an optional heat producing switch.
- Jan (innkeeper)
5 on October 15, 2015
A very needed getaway turned out to be a very relaxing visit to Cape May. The Innkeepers were like old friends and accommodating in every way. Our room suited us perfectly. The breakfast each morning was fantastic. You will enjoy your stay.
Innkeeper Response
Thanks for your enthusiastic review! Actually, our return customers have become friends over the years. We enjoy catching up with them each time they arrive.
- Jan (innkeeper)
5 on August 27, 2015
Wonderful place to spend a few days at the beach! Breakfast provided by hosts was excellent - and the beach is just a block away. Would definitely stay at this lovely Inn again- Jan and Mark are very gracious hosts.
Innkeeper Response
Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Luther Ogden. Hope to see you again in the future!
- Jan (innkeeper)
3.6 on August 09, 2015
Lovely old turn of the century house. The attic space has been converted into four guest rooms rather cleverly. Rooms could have been bigger but were comfortable enough for sleeping and showering etc. I enjoyed the ambiance of the place and the old fashioned courtesies shown by the owners. They enjoy sitting on their wrap around porch chatting with guests, and it was a most welcoming place in general. Breakfast is AT 9 am - don't be late! We sat eating and talking with other guests - most enjoyable overall. On the porch you can hear the ocean - two easy blocks away. No need to drive in the evening - we ate at two outstanding restaurants, both within easy walking distance. Nice touch in the room - a multi USB outlet, making a gadget nut like me very happy.
Innkeeper Response
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Our porch is great....everyone loves it! Just to clarify, our rooms were converted from a spacious 2 bedroom apartment with full kitchen and living room. We were able to make 4 guest rooms and a Hospitality Room.
- Jan (innkeeper)
4.2 on August 04, 2015
Nice old turn of the century house. 4 rooms all on top floor. Breakfast was outstanding. Location superb for beach and walking to dining and shopping.
Innkeeper Response
You are exactly right! The Luther Ogden Inn was built in 1900 making it 115 years old. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we appreciate the review.
- Jan (innkeeper)
4.6 on June 20, 2015
We had a very nice time staying at the Luther Ogden Inn. The room was quite comfortable although all bedrooms are on the third floor. (we got our exercise!) Although there was no enclosed shower outside, we had an enjoyable time with lovely hospitality.
Innkeeper Response
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of our inn. We enjoyed sharing our B&B with you! We hope to see you again in Cape May.
- Jan (innkeeper)
4.8 on May 24, 2015
My husband and I recently spent a weekend at the Luther Ogden Inn. We were very impressed with the cleanliness of the Inn. The owners, Jan and Mark are lovely people; Jan makes delicious breakfasts! We highly recommend staying here and would stay again!
Innkeeper Response
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and took the time to leave a review.
- Jan (innkeeper/owner)
5 on May 11, 2015
Jan and Mark, the inn owners, are very personable. The guest room was clean, bright and spacious. Jan's breakfasts were absolutely divine! They were not only delicious, but beautifully presented each morning. The inn is only two blocks from the beach and walking distance to the Washington Mall and many other shops and restaurants. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere and highly recommend the Luther Ogden Inn to future travelers.
Innkeeper Response
Thank you so much for your fantastic review of our inn! We really enjoy what we do and are glad our enthusiasm shows through. We look forward to your next visit.
- Jan (innkeeper)
4.8 on May 04, 2015
My husband and I had a wonderful time at the quaint Luther Ogden Inn. The location was perfect; within walking distance to the main promenade and gorgeous beaches; within driving distance from nature trails and historic landmarks. We had a wonderful time getting to know the friendly innkeepers and felt oh so at home. Would definitely recommend to a couple looking for a quiet, romantic getaway!
Innkeeper Response
So glad you enjoyed your stay! We think our location is perfect ...close to everything and located on one of the prettiest and quiet streets in Cape May. Thank you for taking the time to say such nice things about us and the Luther Ogden Inn.
- Jan (innkeeper/owner)
5 on December 17, 2014
1st time get-away to Cape May to take in the sights & sounds of the Christmas season & we were not disappointed! The Luther Ogden met all of my expectations. As stated in my comment title...great hospitality, clean rooms, outstanding breakfast...what more can you ask for! Jan & Mark are wonderful hosts! Looking forward to returning to the Luther Ogden for our next stay!
Innkeeper Response
Thank you so much! We enjoyed meeting you, too! Best wishes for a Happy New Year!
- Jan (innkeeper)
5 on December 03, 2014
My husband and I enjoyed the holiday decorations at the Inn and around town during our stay Thanksgiving weekend. We especially enjoyed the conversation with Jan, Mark, and the other guests while we sat and enjoyed a leisurely breakfast which was exceptional.
Innkeeper Response
Thank you so much! Christmas is Cape May is a very special place. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again some time!
- Jan (innkeeper)
5 on October 28, 2014
Jan and Mark run a first-class establishment; homey atmosphere and very friendly. The breakfasts were "to-die-for." Jan is a truly superb chef. The Luther Ogden Inn offers great value and is at the top of my list for a return visit to Cape May.
4.4 on October 23, 2014
Beautiful inn near the beach and center of town. Room was rather small, on the 3rd floor, and the sink was outside the bathroom, but it was comfortable and well decorated. Breakfast was delicious. It's only served at 9AM, so you're eating with all the other guests at the same table, which was quite enjoyable. The owners are very friendly and hospitable. It's also a good value.
4.4 on September 06, 2014
We found this place online which always creates a small feeling of uncertainty. The owners were pleasant and hospitable in every way. Our room was clean and comfortable with the quietest A/C I have ever known. Easy walk to a beautiful beach. The town is exceptional. Owners of the many Victorian homes keep them in tip-top condition and attractively landscaped. Choice of many restaurants.
3.8 on September 01, 2014
Staying with Jan and Mark was like staying with family. It was very comfortable and yet, no drama that normally comes with family! :-) The food was very tasty and they were accommodating to dietary needs. Jan is very knowledgeable about the area and was willing to suggest places to eat.
4.8 on August 11, 2014
We stayed thurs anf fri and checked out on sat. The rooms were clean and neat. the house is historic, well kept and grand. Breakfast was top notch. Rooms are two flights up , could be difficult for some, but the stair landing offers a nice veiw of the neighborhood. I thought the pricing was very reasonable. highly recomended. Oh and the innkeepers were friendly, courteous and helpfull with local knowledge..
Innkeeper Response
Thank you so much! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay!
- Jan (innkeeper)
4.6 on July 24, 2014
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary in Cape May this year. We were looking for the comfort and personal touch of a quaint bed and breakfast close to the beach, and the Luther Ogden Inn fit the bill perfectly. We stayed in Room 2, which features a very comfortable king size bed, private bath with medium-sized shower, sink, and air conditioner. The room was small but comfortable, and the house itself was very warm and homey. The only complaint I had was that while the air conditioner cooled the room, it was still quite humid. This, however, was a function of the weather and not the inn itself. The owners, Jan and Mark, were lovely and hospitable. Jan is a walking encyclopedia on Cape May and a welcome resource for my husband and I, as this was our first visit to the area. Her cooking was outstanding. On the first morning, she served homemade zucchini frittata and blueberry coffee cake and cinnamon raisin french toast and Canadian bacon on the second. Also, the stay was an incredible value for the price. The inn is located only a 3-minute walk from the pedestrian mall and a 1-minute walk from the beach. So, the location was perfect, the room was clean and comfortable, the breakfast was wonderful, and the owners were very charming. I would definitely recommend staying at the Luther Ogden Inn, and my husband and I plan to do so on our next trip to Cape May.
Innkeeper Response
Thank you for your positive review. We are glad you selected the Luther Ogden for your anniversary getaway! We had a fun group and a lot of laughs at breakfast. Again, Happy Anniversary and hope to see you in the future!
- Jan (innkeeper)
3.4 on July 22, 2014
The Luther Ogden Inn is located on a quiet street close to all the action...that is, action by Cape May standards. Our room was quiet and comfortable; on the small side but as expected for a home this old. Jan and Mark were gracious hosts, with deep knowledge of the Inn's history and lots of contacts with local restaurants, wineries and shopping. Best of all, their breakfasts were out of this world!
4.4 on June 15, 2014
We travel often but only once stayed at a B&B so we didn't know what to expect. We had a wonderful experience at the Luther Ogden Inn the middle of June 2014. The room was comfortable and nicely decorated. The breakfast served on the large front porch was first class. But the best part of the stay was the warm hospitality of owners Jan and Mark. We really enjoyed our weekend in Cape May and look forward to staying at the Luther Ogden Inn again.
Innkeeper Response
Thank you for the excellent review. We enjoyed meeting you, too. We look forward to seeing you again.
- Jan (innkeeper)
5 on March 09, 2014
The Luther Ogden Inn is located close to the beach and some quaint shops. The owners, Jan and Mark, were very friendly and gave us some suggestions of things to do in the area. The food was excellent, and just sitting relaxing on the wide front porch was a pleasure. We plan to return.
Innkeeper Response
Thank you for your kind words. We love Cape May and are thrilled when our guests have a pleasant and enjoyable stay. We hope to see you again soon!
- Jan (Owner)
3.4 on January 11, 2014
Nice small inn in convenient location. Our room was very small. Delicious breakfast, but only served at 9 - later than I prefer. We stayed on the Friday after Christmas and this was one of the few places that didn't require a 2 night stay.
Innkeeper Response
Thanks for taking the time to post a review. We do appreciate it. You do know that you selected our smallest, least expensive room. We price it accordingly, and many guests select it for the value. We hope to see you again!
- Jan (Owner)
4.0 on October 17, 2013
wonderful hospitality, great location
5 on September 13, 2013
Had a wonderful stay at the Luther Ogden Inn in Cape May New Jersey. Great location. Close to the beach,restaurants and shopping. Jan and mark are friendly ,helpful and very knowledgeable about the points of interest. Room was clean,comfortable and well decorated. Great breakfast,Jan is a great cook. Thoroughly enjoyable stay,would highly recommend.
3.2 on August 28, 2013
Very pleasant. Room was very small but clean. Excellent location
4.6 on August 22, 2013
The weekend getaway at this B&B was delightful. The owners were very friendly and provided excellent breakfasts! Luther Ogden Inn is in a great location in Cape May, close to the beach, restaurants and shops yet located on a quiet street.
4.0 on August 04, 2013
Very helpful innkeepers. Lovely breakfast at 9 am. Great location.
4.8 on July 30, 2013
Excellent location, accommodations, price & breakfasts! Jan & Mark are very personable & helpful. My first stay at a B&B and enjoyed it thoroughly! Opened the bedroom windows to breath in the ocean air & hear seagulls. Shower is nice size. Can't go wrong at this Inn.
4.0 on July 16, 2013
Very comfortable. Air conditioning is great. No closet and tough to hang clothes. No vanity to place toiletries on. All in all very good and I would definitely stay there again. Gourmet breakfast. Buy a better brand of coffee for breakfast. Great location close to the beach and restaurants. Very quiet. The porch is outstanding.
4.2 on June 12, 2013
I would highly recommend this bed and breakfast. It is close to the beach and the Cape May Mall is only about 4 blocks away. The owners are extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious and the room was nice.
4.8 on June 06, 2013
there are stairs to rooms but had a great time innkeepers very helpful and know city well
4.6 on May 14, 2013
Our hosts were so nice and very accommodating. Enjoyed a wonderful breakfast feast.
4.8 on December 23, 2012
This is the friendliest B&B I have stayed at. The breakfast is among the best I have ever had. The location is very nice, in a residential neighborhood two blocks from the beach and only a few blocks from the walking mall. I plan to return
4.6 on October 18, 2012
My wife and I stayed two nights at the Luther Ogden Inn in October. It was a last minute reservation but Jan and Mark were very flexible on arrival time. The room was cosy, quiet and warm and we enjoyed the house's Cape May decor and its balcony. It was only a short walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Breakfast was great and Jan and Mark were great conversation and helpful on where to go and made us a reservation for dinner nearby. We hope to return!
4.8 on September 07, 2012
Loved the wonderful & peaceful atmosphere. Loved the big porch where we ate the scrumptious breakfast. It was a nice way to start the day eating & talking to the other guests & owners.
3.8 on August 27, 2012
Luther Ogden Inn was a great place to stay for the summer in Cape May. Only a short walk to the beach, and on-site parking makes it easy to come and go as needed. Our innkeepers were more than helpful and gracious, and the breakfasts on the large front porch were outstanding. One small suggestion: a Keurig coffeemaker in the hospitality suite would be a great addition that your guests would really appreciate.
5 on August 20, 2012
close to beach and washington mall, hot homemade breakfast, Jan and Mark very knowledgeable about town and area.
2.8 on August 07, 2012
My partner and I had a fine stay at the Luther Ogden Inn. It was one of the more affordable options we found, which made sense once we showed up; there aren't a lot of fancy frills here. The rooms are basic, decorated, as you'd expect, in the Victorian style. Our teeny abode was fitted with wicker furniture — a somewhat comfy bed, small desk and dresser — and there was a nice-sized closet to store our luggage. Some of the niceties included self-controlled air-conditioning, a mini fridge in close proximity to the room, complimentary beach chairs, super-easy access to the beach and a thoughtful breakfast prepared every morning (at 9 a.m. on the dot!) by the friendly, often chatty owner. It won't be the most luxurious stay of your life, but this is a nice option if you're looking for something reasonably priced, homey and close to the beach.
4.6 on July 16, 2012
First time at a bed and breakfast. Room was cleaner thansome 5 star hotels we have been to! Owners were very friendly. Privacy was respected even had a back staieway if we didn't want to use the front. Unfortunately we didn't eat breakfast there because it was served at 9:00 a.m. and we wanted to start the day earlier since we only had 3 days of vacation. I will say the food did smell really good though! Walking distance to all main areas and just a couple blocks from the water. Would definitely stay again.
4.6 on July 10, 2012
My husband and I have been staying at the Luther Ogden Inn for years! Jan and Mark are spectaclar hosts and really make us feel like family every time we stay there! The rooms are private, clean and spacious as well as include cable tv and AC! They only have 4 guestrooms so it is never loud or feel crowded. A small group makes it easy to enjoy Jan's wonderful breakfast on their wrap around porch. Located only a block from the beach and with off street parking it really couldn't be an easier choice! We love staying at Luther Ogden Inn and would recommend it to everyone!
4.0 on July 07, 2012
Once again our stay at the Luther Ogden was great. My husband and I were there the week of 6/18/12 and this was our second visit. As always the rooms were clean and the inn is conveniently located (i.e., one block from the beach and a few short blocks from the Washington Street Mall). Jan and Mark were very friendly and helpful. Jan is also a wonderful cook. Her blueberry french toast was fantastic. We highly recommend the Luther Ogden.
4.6 on July 05, 2012
It was a great experience. Looking forward to going back!
5 on June 21, 2012
My wife and I are repeat customers at the Luther Ogden Inn. This time we were there during the hottest days of the year so far. We stayed in room 2 which was very comfortable with great air conditioning. Jan and Mark are very nice hosts and easy to talk to. They are very helpfull with information regarding places to eat and things to do. We will be back again.
4.6 on June 17, 2012
Experienced 2 unforgettable nights in charming accomadation and surrounding. Warm and friendly B&B host Jan & Mark!! I can recommend this adress 100%!!!
5 on June 02, 2012
This is a charming and comfortable B&B. The innkeepers, Jan and Mark, are so nice, and full of great advice about activities and dinner restaurants - talking to them made me feel like I was an old friend. Jan is a wonderful cook - the breakfasts on the gorgeous front porch were yummy and imaginative, and lasted me through the day. That wraparound porch is awesome for hanging out or enjoying a cocktail. The location is great, with free parking - a real plus in Cape May. The rooms are pleasant and clean, bed very comfortable - I slept better there than at home. I can't wait to go back!
5 on January 04, 2012
My husband & I stayed here with both sets of parents for a Christmas in Cape May weekend. The inn is VERY cozy and the rooms were clean and quaint. Jan & Mark, the innkeepers were very good in letting us know the best places to eat and other local information. I would highly recommend this great B&B!
5 on December 21, 2011
We had a wonderful breakfast and enjoyed meeting and spending time with Jan and Mark.
3.8 on December 07, 2011
innkeepers Jan and Mark are very personable, breakfasts were phenomenal. While we totally agree with going "green" when you are treating yourself to a BnB week end you look for a bit of luxury. The rooms were nice however needed TLC with towels being rough and only one towel per person and wall paper could have used some glue in spots. A chair in the room would have been nice to sit and put on shoes, etc. Rooms were quaint and bed was extremely comfortable. Very good value for the price.
5 on November 05, 2011
My husband and I decided to go to Cape May for a Christmas weekend for December of 2000. We stayed at the Luther Ogden Inn and have been going there every year since then. This year will be our 12th time there. Jan and Mark, the innkeepers, have always been very hospitable. Their house is beautiful; it is still my favorite house out of all of the ones I've seen on the house tours. We look forward to going there every year. Diane Zih
4.0 on September 27, 2011
My husband and I had a gift certificate from bedandbreakfast.com and decided to use it in Cape May. We had never been to a B&B before and didn't know what to expect, but we chose The Luther Ogden Inn, and we couldn't have been happier with our experience. This jewel is the only inn on the quiet street and is conveniently located close to the beach and walking mall. Jan and Mark Pask were welcoming and made us feel right at home. We stayed in Room 2 which was comfortable and clean, and we were happy to have a private bath. Jan is an excellent cook, and breakfast on both days was better than we could have gotten in many restaurants. We loved the wraparound porch for eating, drinking and relaxing, and we enjoyed spending time with the innkeepers. We have only good things to say and are already planning our next trip!
4.6 on August 21, 2011
We really enjoyed our stay. The rooms are pretty and very clean. The innkeepers are very hospitable. The innkeeper Jan is very friendly and helpful in her input about activities and restaurants in Cape May. The breakfast is homemade, delicious and has fresh fruit. Jan was unusually considerate and accomodating to all of the guests. The porch is picturesque and relaxing.The location is two blocks to the beach and has on site parking. Overall, a great place to stay. Elise and Mike
4.0 on August 12, 2011
This is one of the most charming places in Cape May ever! The room was cozy, comfy and clean. On top of that, the innkeepers, Jan & Mark were as charming as the room. While sipping my tea in the early morning, I sat on their lovely, expansive wrap-around porch enjoying the salty ocean breeze and smelling those wonderful kitchen scents of breakfast. Delicious and delightful. I can't wait to return!
4.8 on August 02, 2011
Exterior was very welcoming & well-landscaped. Host & hostess were accommodating & friendly. Food was excellent. Would highly recommend & would stay there again.
4.6 on July 31, 2011
The Luther Ogden B&B Inn was a most enjoyable experience. Jan & Mark were perfect hosts, friendly & helpful. They treated us like friends and we parted feeling as though we made new friends. The room was very clean and the food was marvelous.
3.6 on July 26, 2011
Innkeepers were friendly, rooms were clean & breakfast was fantastic. What more do you need!
2.2 on July 24, 2011
The Inn itself is just OK, the innkeepers are something else. Think of visiting eccentric relatives, only in this case you are paying for the experience. The rooms are small and in need of refreshing. Our room had an old rug in the bathroom that appeared to have been there for quite a few years. I wouldn't return to stay here but loved the area and will look for another place next year.
Innkeeper Response
I am so sorry you did not like the bathroom step-out mat in your bathroom. All of our little rugs were replaced on the Memorial Day Weekend. Your rug was no more than 7 weeks old. As I respond to this review, we have 3 out of our 4 rooms occupied with return guests. After 14 years in the business, we must be doing something right. I am truly surprised that you considered your room to be small. It had 2 beds (one king and one twin), a dresser, a night stand, a small table, a fireplace, a floor lamp,a TV, and a large shower that could easily hold 6 people. Even though you state that you would not return to the inn, we would welcome you with the gracious hospitality our inn is known for.
- Jan Pask (innkeeper)
4.2 on July 23, 2011
This was our first stay at a B&B in Cape May. The room was very clean and neatly decorated. The bed was very comfortable. Jan and Mark were very down to earth and sociable. The breakfasts were outstanding. As we have no other Inn in Cape May to compare this to I would say our stay was very pleasant.
4.6 on July 21, 2011
Beautiful Victorian with large breeze-cooled porch a block from the beach in the middle of a lovely neighborhood. The breakfasts were creative and delicious. The owners exceptional--charming, helpful but not intrusive.
3.2 on July 03, 2011
Although the b&b was housed in a large home all the rooms were located in the attic area, with sloping ceilings. The room in general and the bed in particular was comfortable, clean, and furnished nicely. Unfortunately the room was cooled via a small window mounted air conditioner which had to run 24 hours a day (and night) to keep the room comfortable. And, although we don't spend a lot of time in our room, the tv was tiny (13 inch), and thus hard to see when lying in bed. However the cost was reasonable compared to others in Cape May, and we enjoyed our stay. And our hosts were very nice and personable.
4.0 on June 29, 2011
Great location, clean, comfortable room, lots of extra amenities, Jan and Mark are super hospitable hosts, and - the breakfasts are to die for! If only I could get Jan to share her frittata recipe!
5 on June 10, 2011
The owners of the Bed and Breakfast were extremely friendly and courteous. I am glad I have decided to stay at The Luther Ogden. It was the best 1st experience I had in Cape May and in staying at a bed and breakfast. The room was clean all items I needed for the days I was there were there and ready for use. The breakfast in the morning was excellent. No regrest what so ever.
4.4 on June 07, 2011
My mother, sister and I spent 2 nights at Luther Ogden Inn, chosen for its expansive front porch. We were welcomed warmly by our hosts Jan and Mark who went above and beyond with help and information about the area and things to do. We enjoyed wonderful breakfasts on the front porch with the other guests. Luther Ogden Inn is a lovely place to spend time in Cape May.
4.4 on June 03, 2011
Hosts Jan and Mark provided us with a most pleasant experience at Luther Ogden. The B&B is lovely and the location is central but quiet. We were served an excellent breakfast and were given directions to find all the wonderful sights in Cape May. We'd go there again in a heartbeat...all the way from Portland, Oregon and British Columbia Canada!
4.0 on May 22, 2011
Inn was very neat and clean hosts were great and food was wonderful. Good location to sites and easy parking.
4.0 on May 08, 2011
Enjoyed everything about our stay. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Jan gave us good directions and made reservations for us at a very nice restaurant.
2.8 on April 27, 2011
if you are looking for a place in Cape May away from the madness of families and tourists who may be staying in the center of town, then the Luther is for you. It is quaint and the innkeepers are welcoming and considerate. it's about one block to the beach near a great restaurant called Union Place.
4.2 on February 14, 2011
The Innkeepers welcomed us at the door. They were friendly and helpful and made our stay comfortable and cozy. They serve a wonderful breakfast too! I particularly liked that the Luther Ogden Inn is set back a few streets from the bars and restaurants. It's a quiet and comfortable accommodation with a quick and easy walk to the "nightlife".
4.6 on January 19, 2011
What a great Inn and great folks that run it!! Perfect location, awesome rooms and the food is fantastic. We could not ask for more. We really did not want to write a great review, because we don't want to lose "OUR" annual spot to a newcomer;-)
4.2 on December 21, 2010
My boyfriend surprised me with a trip to Cape May and our first stay at a bed and breakfast. Prior to our arrival, my boyfriend and I became engaged. We were greeted by Jan, who was extremely friendly and nice. Our room had a fireplace and was comfortable and warm. Jan recommended The Merion for dinner and we had a fabulous time. Upon our return we spent some time in the lovely living room that was decorated for Christmas. The hospitality room had a refrigerator for our left overs and water, which we greatly appreciated. The breakfast the next morning was delightful. The inn is located close enough to everything that we could have walked but, because it was cold we chose to drive. Overall, it was a great experience and a perfect place to get engaged.
4.4 on December 09, 2010
The owners, Jan & Mark Pask were welcoming and available for any questions we had about the area. The room was exceptionally clean & seemed to be recently remodeled. Our favorite was the wide veranda where we ate breakfast and relaxed at the end of the day. Each breakfast was tasty, filling & different.
3.4 on December 07, 2010
It was a very nice B&B. The food was very good. It was in a great location.
4.4 on October 11, 2010
I was very pleased with not only how welcoming the owners of the inn were but also with how clean they kept the place. It was truly an enjoyable and relaxing experience.
4.4 on October 05, 2010
Very clean, quiet, owners very friendly. Breakfasts were delicious and well-presented. Private bath. Wonderful experience and very relaxing atmosphere. Lots to do. Quaint setting. Loved our stay.
5 on September 25, 2010
Very clean, comfortable and cozy. Jan prepares a delicious home-cooked breakfast each morning! Owners Jan and Mark are very friendly and accomodating. Quiet street just one block to the beach. This time of year is quiet in Cape May and a pleasure to relax on the beach and stroll around the town. Open the windows in your third story room and get amazing fesh sea breezes. We highly recommend this B&B. A great value and they will even book single nights.
4.0 on September 03, 2010
Stayed here for an end of summer "beach fix". Lovely little town with much to do inexpensively. Some wonderful restaurants such as Merion Inn, and Copperfish. The owners were very attentive and helpful without being intrusive. Jan is a fantastic cook and served delightful dishes every morning which we could anticipate from the yummy smell wafting throughout the house. I especially liked her baked french toast. She would season with fresh herbs & tomatoes from their garden. Even though they did not have an afternoon wine & cheese or tea offering, they provided each guest with a bottle of wine (their choice of re or white). Plus they had wine available to purchase for the few restaurants that were BYOB. House was located conveniently to everything 1 block off ocean.
5 on August 25, 2010
First visit to Cape May and a Bed and Breakfast! I had checked the reviews and was excited to visit the Luther Ogden Inn! Enjoyed wonderful homemade breakfasts and a very convenient walk to the beach and mall. Overall, had a fabulous time and the Pasks were very friendly and helpful!
4.0 on August 16, 2010
A wonderful stay! Very nice atmosphere and delicious breakfast!
4.4 on August 11, 2010
I had a really hard time finding a B&B for one night stay and finally I found Luther Ogden last minute. And I lucked out! My room was comfortable, clean and very cute and they were so very nice and helpful!
5 on August 05, 2010
We stayed for 3 nights and all three breakfasts were fantastic!
3.4 on August 02, 2010
We came for one night and it worked out perfectly. We had a very comfortable night's sleep and a delicious breakfast. I would definitely recommend this B&B.
4.0 on September 22, 2009
Great location, quiet street, on-location parking, excellent breakfast. Jan & Mark Pask make you feel right at home. Nice people who make you feel like family in the best sense of the word.


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Lyft, the ride-sharing service that's making a splash nationwide in the sharing economy, has debuted in Orange County, pulling up to your house, business or a bar sporting a bright pink mustache on the car's grill.
Now, Orange County smartphone users can download the Lyft app, summon a driver with the push of a button, and ride shotgun to their destination, often while playing disc jockey with their iPod or getting treated to a themed ride.
At the end, drivers and riders rate each other on the app, and the rider tips the driver based on a gratuity suggested by the app and calculated through Lyft's algorithm. The service is available in the Costa Mesa and Newport Beach areas, along with Huntington Beach and part of Irvine.
Lyft's rapid growth – now in 17 cities – may reflect a sea change in the very structure of the economy, from one dominated by corporations supplying consumers with services to one where individuals leverage their own resources to provide services on a micro scale to their peers.
This sort of sharing network wasn't possible five years ago, according to Lyft co-founder and CEO Logan Green. Smartphone GPS technology – coupled with the ubiquity of Facebook as a common social denominator – has made a service like Lyft possible.
"It's easy to forget our smartphone options skyrocketed overnight," Green said. "Facebook has become a sort of baseline identity system for the Internet. We rely on Facebook. Every driver and every passenger has to tie in to their social identity and it makes it difficult for someone to make a fake account."
The Internet has made background checks easier to get, too, Green said: five seconds on the Web as opposed to faxing pieces of paper around for days.
The shift really began in 2010, according to Susan Shaheen, the co-director of the Transportation Sustainability Research Center at UC Berkeley, who has tracked car-sharing, ride-sharing and other alternative transit methods for 17 years. That's when sharing services similar to Lyft really started to appear.
At that time, there was an increase in smartphone use, peer-to-peer car-sharing, public bike-sharing programs and corporate shuttles, such as the Google buses in San Francisco, taking groups of people to the office. Lyft launched shortly afterward in the summer of 2012.
Shaheen suspects Lyft is filling holes in the transportation market that others, such as taxis, aren't. Lyft may operate at times taxis aren't, or is picking up customers taxis won't. Or maybe Lyft, with the bright pink mustache, front-seat passenger experience and fist-bump greeting, has more personality than a banal yellow cab.
Shaheen and other researchers are poised to start a study on the environmental and other impacts of ride-sharing services like Lyft. So far, the exact benefit is unclear. Unlike with other types of alternative transit, such as carpooling, Lyft isn't directly eliminating passenger miles.
The biggest environmental benefit would come from Lyft users choosing to alter their lifestyles by driving less overall. The logic goes that if a Lyft ride is available, a person may be more likely to not own a car, and thus drive far fewer miles.
"Are they cobbling together an alternative mobility lifestyle with taxis and public transit and car-sharing and bike-sharing in between?" Shaheen said. "People are users of multiple things. They're not even users of one car-sharing system. They might be users of two or three to gain access to a greater number of vehicles or different models."
The benefits of car-sharing services such as Zipcar – where users subscribe to a fleet of cars they can they borrow from – are more clear. Shaheen helped author the 2009 paper "North American Carsharing: A Ten-Year Retrospective," which found that car-sharing in North America removed between 4.6 and 20 vehicles from the transportation network for each car-sharing vehicle.
If the same trend holds true for Lyft, that would be a lot of cars off the road, and a lot of carbon emissions kept from the atmosphere. That's something Lyft CEO Green likes.
"When someone joins a program like Zipcar, they're much more likely to get rid of their car or go from a two-car family to a one-car family. And as soon as someone does that, they ride public transportation more, they walk more, they bike more," said Green. "It's the same pattern with Lyft."
Operating in spread-out areas like Los Angeles and Orange County has posed a different set of challenges from where Lyft first debuted, San Francisco, Green said. Here, there aren't as many viable transit alternatives to driving a car, but there are more cars to draw from.
"So many people have cars that it's much easier to find drivers, and find really high-quality drivers," Green said. "Whereas in San Francisco, it's much more challenging to find drivers because so many people don't have a car."
Lyft faced hurdles when it first debuted in Los Angeles in 2012, and was cited by the California Public Utilities Commission that November for violating state requirements for passenger carriers, getting pegged with a $20,000 fine along with ride-sharing services Uber and SideCar.
The reason?
"This is a matter of public safety," Jack Hagan, director of the commission's Consumer Protection and Safety Division, said in a statement at the time. He added it's the CPUC's responsibility to make sure Lyft and other carriers are abiding by state law. "That means the company has insurance to cover an accident and that its employees are protected and suitable drivers."
Since then, the commission has created a new regulatory category – transportation network companies – for ride-sharing operators, such as Lyft, with a set of regulations Lyft is abiding by.
The CPUC rules require licensing, a criminal background check for drivers, a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy, $1 million per-incident coverage for drivers and a 19-point car inspection.
Since its debut about two weeks ago, Lyft has yet to face any legal hurdles in Orange County, and Orange County transit regulators say that burden lies with the state.
"Car-sharing services are regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission, and (the Orange County Transportation Authority) doesn't have a role in overseeing their operation," said OCTA spokesman Joel Zlotnik.
But those legal issues – as long as they're taken care of – are far from Lyft driver Chris Burgess' mind. He joined Lyft not for the money, but because he was searching for a way to meet and connect with others, however briefly.
He offers themed rides such as health food Mondays (granola and water for the passenger) and candy Fridays. Another theme is the confessional ride, during which his passenger can confess anything and the secret will remain in the confines of the car.
As a driver, he gets to act as the proverbial cabby-therapist, or just a sounding board, for his passengers. "You get to meet all sorts of interesting people, really cool, really nice. They blurt out what's most important to them at the moment, like getting married," he said while driving, adding it helps him connect in a disconnected world.
"We can reach across the globe digitally and communicate with people, but we're losing that touch. I want to keep the world a little smaller for myself."
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Saturday, February 25, 2012
"Famous" Amos
She's got a thing for odd roadside attractions.
Especially large things. Like Amos...
The weather here in Lancaster County today was cold. And very windy. We pretty much hurried from one store to the next. But I braved the elements for this photo op with Amos.
He stands in a restaurant parking lot near Strasburg. That's one of our favorite shopping areas.
We also had to visit Intercourse, which is one of the oddest named towns ever.
I didn't get many pics today. We were too busy shopping.
I have to tell you how I found Amos. I didn't even know he existed. But when we were leaving Burger King on Thursday, I saw a picture of him in their lobby.
"Oh my God, look!" I said to my girlfriends.
"What?"they replied.
"An Amish Muffler Man. I have to find him."
They thought I was nuts.
I Googled "large amish muffler man lancaster" and found him.
They didn't get it. But Amos was more than happy to give me a high five when we met.
Too bad I didn't have my bike along.
Only four more days left in Fuzzy's #29in29 challenge. Don't forget to see what others have been capturing.
7 comments:
- Trobairitz said...
What a great find.
- February 25, 2012 at 10:29 PM
- Dar said...
I think your bike would have looked awesome right in front. Amos appears to have lost his shoes.
- February 25, 2012 at 10:32 PM
- bluekat said...
Now I've seen everything...Amish muffler man! lol
- February 26, 2012 at 12:17 PM
- Fuzzy said...
YAY!! He's great!
"They didn't get it"
I hate it when that happens :) Did they eventually concede to his greatness?
Amos has some seriously big dogs. And well groomed toenails!
- February 26, 2012 at 10:19 PM
- ToadMama said...
Yes, they did. One girlfriend had gone home by the time we went to visit him. The one who shot the pic wants to sneak back at night and paint his toenails. They like the big guy, they didn't get the "Muffler Man" reference. I had to explain.
- February 27, 2012 at 7:47 AM
- bobskoot said...
Amos is my kind of barefoot guy. You are getting braver, thank you for posing on his foot. I think it's great that we know what each other look like
If I had an Amos outfit, I would have posed beside him too
Riding the Wet Coast
- February 27, 2012 at 1:27 PM
- ToadMama said...
Thanks for visiting and commenting so much, folks. This challenge has been fun!
- February 27, 2012 at 10:46 PM


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The tall fractional rig with self tacking jib and large mainsail provides powerful sailing performance. An aysmmetric gennaker can be flown from an optional bowsprit, for light wind conditions. A double headsail rig (self tacking jib and overlapping genoa) can be chosen as an option, for optimum sailing performance. As with all Southerly's, the semi balanced twin rudders give instantly responsive steering and precise directional stability.
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Nissan Motor Co. and performance apparel maker Under Armor have disclosed recent data breaches involving the potential compromise of employee information.
Nissan on Friday announced that user IDs and hashed passwords of an undisclosed number of employees had been illegally accessed and downloaded from a database.
In a statement, the company said the compromise resulted from an intrusion into Nissan's global information systems network. The company noted that its information security team discovered a virus on Nissan's networks on April 13 and immediately moved to isolate the infected system.
"This incident initially involved the malicious placement of malware within our IS network, which then allowed transfer from a data store housing employee user account credentials," Nissan said.
David Reuter, a spokesman for Nissan Americas, today declined to say how many employees were affected by the breach. However, he acknowledged that employees, contractors and suppliers from Nissan operations around the world were impacted. Apart from the user IDs and hashed passwords, no other employee, customer or company information appears to have been compromised, he said.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident also disclosed pn Friday, apparel maker Under Armor disclosed that unencrypted personal information belonging to an unspecified number of employees may have been compromised when a thumb drive containing the data was lost by its auditing firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.
The drive was apparently sent by U.S. mail to a PwC facility but lost in transit. According to a story in the Dayton Daily News, the thumb drive contained unencrypted names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and salary information of Under Armor employees. The paper said it had obtained an internal memo indicating the drive had been sent by PWC in connection with a recent audit.
PWC today acknowledged the data breach without confirming or denying any of the information in the Daily News report and deeply regrets that the information was lost in transit to a PwC facility, Jude Curtis, PwC's chief ethics and compliance officer, said in an emailed statement. The company is conducting a thorough internal investigation to determine how the information was lost.
"PwC is committed to protecting its clients' confidential information and is working closely with its client to provide protective safeguards to those individuals whose information was lost," Curtis said without elaborating.
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Monday, 13 June 2011
Home Sweet Home
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- Anonymous14 June 2011 at 00:46
Best of luck! I moved in wit my bf after moving back in wit parents to be minded when Ra got bad. Its strange but great to have bf as the first person i now turn to when i have to ask 4 help and not my mom! I am just recovered after having hip replacement surgery and he has now looked after me and he has seen me at0my worst and taken over all the household chores and still is not put off!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous14 June 2011 at 05:33
You go girl! Good luck with your new adventure!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 June 2011 at 15:20
I moved out about a year and a half ago, and I moved two hours away from my mum and dad. I think my mum was more worried than me (she also has RA) I'd gone through a few treatments and none were working, I was feeling crappy but being told my bloods were fine. Since moving down here I've had to learn to be my own voice, and to learn my own limits. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia too (hence my bloods being fine!) and my partner and I have had to learn together what works and what doesn't. I know I'm an evil cow when I'm fatigued, but he's learned to leave me alone when I'm tired and let me have space (bless him) and I don't nag him about housework...I leanred quickly that I'm never going to be a domestic godess, I don't have the energy for it, so my partner and I have had to adapt to what I can do; if I'm feeling crappy we have a DVD day, if I'm not so bad we go out for food, if I'm having a good day we go for a walk. It took time, but we're reaching a good understanding of this stupid illness now, and there definately is something REALLY nice about coming home to someone who knows that you need a hug just by looking at you :) good luck!ReplyDelete
Good luck on your voyage back into the "adult" world. You can make it and you will! Have faith in yourself first, the rest will follow.ReplyDelete
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I want to wish you all the luck in the world with the next stage in your life. I empathise fully with what you are describing, although my circumstances were slightly different. I was not able to accept myself with my condition (Psoriatic Arthritis) and I think I inadvertently pushed my ex away. After I was newly single I had to fight the demons within, to learn to love myself first,(in whatever guise)before I could have another relationship. I also have an amazing family! You are not alone :) I was diagnosed 15 years ago and still have a very good quality of life. Best wishes! Zeenat


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Aristide, Farmer and Virchow
Aristide, Jean-Bertrand. In the Parish of the Poor: Writings from Haiti.
Amy Wilentz, author of The Rainy Season, translates and introduces this book. Aristide uses this book to speak to the Haitian people. The first chapter is titled "A Letter to My Brothers and Sisters." Aristide tells the story of Haiti in his own voice, empathizes with his people, and discusses the way of hope. The book also collects Aristide's sermons and messages, providing a first hand understanding of his romance with the Haitian people.
Dreifus, Claudia. "Healing the World by Curing the Poor: A Conversation with Paul Farmer." The New York Times 5 Jul. 2005. 8 Aug. 2005 <web.lexis-nexis.com/universe>.
This interview was held recently in July when Farmer was in Boston. In the interview he is asked what Albert Schweitzer might think of his work, what effect technology has had on work in Haiti and what he does when he gets tired and angry.
Farmer, Paul. AIDS and Accusation: Haiti and the Geography of Blame.
Farmer examines the history of Haiti and of the first known cases of AIDS in Haiti and Haitian immigrants to America. He explains the cultural, racial and economic reasons for the strong impact of AIDS on Haiti. His investigation looks at the ways in which misconceptions about Haitians formed, and how data does not support the introduction of AIDS to the United States from Haiti.
---. Infections and Inequalities: The Modern Plagues. EBOOK
Farmer's third book explores the role of social inequity in causing tuberculosis throughout history and in poor countries today. TB plagues countries like Haiti and Peru, and multi-drug-resistant TB has been created by inefficient treatment in these areas. Farmer notes that economists hold human life to be less valuable in poor countries than in rich ones, and this thought must be changed to treat TB in poor countries now, before drug-resistant strains plague both developed and undeveloped countries.
---. Pathologies of Power: Health, Human Rights, and the New War on the Poor.
Farmer's fourth book is a contemplation of the importance of the most basic human rights: food, health, and shelter. The first part of the book is an argument for these rights based on his personal experience in Haiti, Cuba, Mexico, Siberia, and Boston. The second part is a theoretical argument for supplying these basic human rights to every person in every country. This is Farmer's most universal and arguably his most important book.
--. The Uses of Haiti.
This is Farmer's history of Haiti: the imperialism it has been subjected to under European power and American influence; the series of dictators and natural disasters that have made the Haitian people some of the poorest in the world; the epidemics which now trouble the small country. Farmer pulls no punches as to who is at fault for Haiti's dire state. He encourages Americans to stop seeing Haiti as unfortunate and unsightly, and see the people who deserve justice.
Farmer, Paul and David Walton. "Condoms, Coups, and the Ideology of Prevention: Facing Failure in Rural Haiti." Catholic Ethicists on HIV/AIDS Prevention. Ed. James F. Keenan.
The book is an overview on the Catholic stance on the prevention of HIV/AIDS. Farmer's chapter emphasizes that gender inequality and social inequity are at the root of Haiti's growing HIV/AIDS problem and notes that these must be remedied along with encouraging condom use in order to treat this epidemic.
Rise, Guenter B. "Virchow, Rudolf Carl." Dictionary of Scientific Biography. 30-44.
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A biography of German's most renowned doctor in the 19th century with a bibliography of his publications, lectures, essays, speeches, anthropological writings, and secondary sources.
Simmons, John Galbriath. "Rudolf Virchow: The Scope of Modern Medicine: Cellular and Social." Doctors and Discoveries: Lives that Created Today's Medicine. 9-13.
Simmons gives a six page introduction to Virchow's life and work. Virchow asserted that cells are the basic unit of life, and that they reproduce through division. He also recognized that diseases like typhoid and tuberculosis are the product of social conditions such as poor sanitation. Virchow, who was quoted as saying that "doctors are natural attorneys for the poor," was a role model for Paul Farmer.
Art, Poetry & Literature of Haiti ,
Alexis, Jacques Stephen. General Sun, My Brother: A Novel.
First published in French and recently available in English. It concerns the 1937 Massacre of Haitian sugar cutters who lived in the Dominican Republic under the Trujillos.
Bell, Beverly. Walking on Fire: Haitian Women's Stories of Survival and Resistance.
Beverly Bell, founder and director of the Center for Economic Justice in Albuquerque and former liaison
to President Aristide, collects interviews and spoken word essays of women who lived revolutionary lives because they had no choice. Bell collects stories of resistance in an effort to bat teneb, or beat back the darkness, the label of hopeless that has been put on Haiti. Bell's collection allows Haitian women to defy victim status and use their strength to give hope to the story of Haiti.
Campbell, Elaine and Pierrette Frickey, eds. The Whistling Bird: Women Writers of the Caribbean.
Poetry and prose works by women in 13 Caribbean countries. Themes are relationships, village vs. city life, education, and issues of race. "Night Women," by Danticat represents Haiti.
Chancy, Myriam J. A. Framing Silence: Revolutionary Novels by Haitian Women.
Chancy uses literary criticism to discover the Haitian novelists who are revolutionary by virtue of being among five of the fifteen female Haitian novelists ever published. Chancy analyzes five works by Haitian women while discussing the political climate in Haiti in the twentieth century and putting the feminism and ideology of these novels into the context of Haitian culture. Works looked at include Edwidge Danticat's Breath, Eyes, Memory and the novels of Marie Chaivet and Jan J. Dominique.
Clitandre, Pierre. Cathedral of the August Heat.
Clitandre is a writer, painter, and anti-Duvalier journalist whose work describes contemporary Haiti through the eyes of its poor. Clitandre was exiled under the Duvaliers and worked with the Haitian community in New York during his exile. His novel explores religion, folklore, the extreme poverty and ultimately an uprising.
Danticat, Edwidge. Breath, Eyes, Memory.
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This story is told through the eyes of twelve year old Sophie, who grows up in Haiti, and later moves to New York to live with her mother. Sophie learns what it means to be Haitian in America, and upon returning for a visit to Haiti, she learn what it means to be a woman in Haiti. The book is somewhat autobiographical and was chosen for Oprah's Book Club.
Danticat, Edwidge. The Butterfly's Way: Voices from the Haitian Dyaspora in the United States.
A collection of stories by and about Haitian-Americans is edited by Haiti's foremost contemporary writer, Edwidge Danticat. Danticat collects poems, essays, and stories about the "dyaspora" from Haiti- "dyaspora" meaning the ideological connection between Haitians who leave and those who stay. The stories and poems explore childhood in Haiti and abroad, migration from home, the first generation living in the US, the return home, and the future.
---. The Farming of Bones.
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Danticat renders intimate the untold story of the 1937 slaughter of 35,000 Haitian migrant workers at the Dominican border. The massacre was part of the nationalist movement in the Dominican Republic to 'de-Africanize' its borders. The novel uses a love story to make understandable the forces at work in Haitian life: the cycle of political and natural disasters, the struggle of race and national identity.
---. Danticat, Edwidge. Krik? Krak!
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Danticat's second book is a collection of nine short stories that was nominated for the National Book Award in 1995. Each story tells a different narrative of Haiti: some of mother and daughter relationships, some of Haitian traditions, and others of the brutality of rulers and how Haitians transcend the physical through their imaginations.
Desquiron, Lilas. Reflections of Loko Miwa: A Novel.
A story of two women, one born as a peasant but brought up as a servant in an upper class home with the daughter of the house. The novel is set during the time of Duvalier and reveals Haitian religious and cultural beliefs.
Greene, Graham. The Comedians.
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A farce about Haiti under the rule of the Duvaliers and "Papa Doc." Greene uses characterizations of real people living in the political community at the time. He portrays the dangerous and fascinating culture of Haiti and the strange climate of the country during political oppression and upheaval.
Laferriere, Dany. Dining with the Dictator. Trans. David Homel.
A picture of Haiti through the eyes of Laferriere, a Haitian journalist who was exiled under the Duvalier's rule. A young boy seeks refuge from the Tontons Macoutes, Haiti's infamous military police under the Duvaliers, in the house of a prostitute. He learns about the politics of gender and sex in a time of political oppression.
Louis, Liliane Nérette. When Night Falls, Kric! Krac!: Haitian Folktales.
A rich collection of Haitian folk tales with traditional recipes and a Krey-English glossary.
Manuel, Peter. Caribbean Currents: Caribbean Music from Rhumba to Reggae.
Chapter 6 discusses the many varieties of music in Haiti and the French Caribbean.
Rodman, Selden. The Miracle of Haitian Art.
This is an earlier collection of Haitian Art by the author of Where Art is Joy. Selden was the first to publish a book about Haitian art, Renaissance in Haiti, and served as a co-director for Port-au-Prince's Centre D'Art from 1949-51. This book catalogues artists of Haiti's "renaissance" in the early to mid-twentieth century.
Rodman, Seldon. Where Art is Joy.
This book includes artwork from Haiti's early folk art to its modernist and impressionist artists. The works come from the Centre D'Art in Port-au-Prince. The collection includes the murals of voodoo priest Hector Hyppolite, traditional sculptures out of wood, stone, and papier-mâché, and anti-Duvalier Cubist works by modern Haitian painters.
Roumain, Jacques. Masters of the Dew. Trans. Langston Hughes and Mercer Cook.
This novel of peasant life is authored by the founder of the Haitian Communist Party, Jacques Roumain, a son of a wealthy Haitian family who studied and worked for the peasant classes in Haiti until his death in 1944. The book is the story of a peasant bringing hope and solidarity for Cuba to the drought and poverty stricken people of a Haitian village.
Shapiro, Norman R., trans. and ed. Negritude: Black Poetry From Africa and the Caribbean.
This book collects works of black, francophone poets from Central America, the Caribbean islands, and Africa. Eleven Haitian poets who write of love, life, third world status, politics, and history are included; their poems are printed side by side in both French Creole and English.
Stebich, Ute. Haitian Art.
This collection of Haitian art and craft gives a piece by piece discussion of the inspiration and influences of the nearly 50 artists included. Some plates are color, most are black and white, and a few pieces of early Haitian sculpture are included. Stebich is a curator for the Haitian Art collection at the Milwaukee Art Center, and the works shown here were exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum and the New Orleans Museum of Art.
The Culture of Responsibility
Chomsky, Noam, Paul Farmer and Amy Goodman.
Getting Haiti Right This Time: The U.S. and the Coup.
Chomsky collects articles and interviews about the February 2004 forced removal of President Aristide from power by a supposedly US supported militia. This militia was composed of members of the military which patrolled the country for the government which preceded Aristide. Farmer, Chomsky, Aristide, and several US representatives comment on the US's involvement in the coup and how America could assist to get Haiti "right this time.
Kumar, Chetan. Building Peace in Haiti.
Kumar provides an outline of Haiti's turbulent past and describes how the past must be understood to create a plan for peace for Haiti in the future. Kumar covers Haiti's past from Independence to the Duvaliers to the present and discusses what the UN has done in its efforts to stabilize Haiti. Kumar concludes that in order to bring peace to Haiti, the stratification between rich and poor must be bridged in a real and lasting way.
Moore, Jonathan, ed. Hard Choices: Moral Dilemmas in Humanitarian Intervention.
Hard Choices presents the complexities of humanitarian intervention; its sometimes damaging effects and all the factors that must be taken into account in international aid. Topics presented include: 'The Challenge of the HIV Epidemic," "Military-Humanitarian Ambiguities in Haiti," "The Morality of Sanctions," and "Television and Humanitarian Aid." This is an excellent source for understanding all the issues that arise in international aid and military intervention.
Seligson, Mitchell A. and John T. Passé-Smith. Development and Underdevelopment: The Political Economy of Global Inequality.
Seligson provides a thorough understanding of the political differences between developing economies and industrialized ones. The book also includes information on the effect of globalization in hindering or helping both economies with growth. This is a good source for understanding how developed economies thrive and undeveloped economies fail due to global inequality.
World Association of Non-governmental Organizations. Conference. Culture of Responsibility and the Role of NGOs.
NGOs or non-governmental organizations, like Partners in Health, are making a huge impact on the problems that seem overwhelming in our world today: human rights, the environment, education, health, and many more. This book collects essays that argue for the role NGOs play, allowing individuals to join the "culture of responsibility" and help solve the injustices they see. Essays provide arguments for NGOs over governmental organizations, resources for NGOs, as well as a discussion of the relationships between NGOs and the United Nations.
History, Culture & Politics of Haiti
Davis, Wade. The Serpent and the Rainbow.
Davis is a Harvard ethnobiologist hired by pharmaceutical companies to discover the plant and animal substances that Voodoo priests use to induce zombification. The author explores Voodoo: the rituals, the true medicinal power of voodoo potions, and gives an external account of the power of voodoo magic. Davis' story is a personal account, not a scientific one, but his outside perspective on an intimate religion is informative.
Dubois, Laurent. Avengers of the New World: The Story of the Haitian Revolution.
An account of the only successful slave revolution in history, begun in Saint-Domingue, Haiti, in 1791, and the conditions of slavery under the French. The book explains how the Haitian revolution was being fanned by the French Revolution occurring simultaneously. He also gives an account of the revolution's leader, the "Black Napoleon," Toussaint Louverture. This book tells the beginning of the story of Haiti's struggle for independence.
Dupay, Alex. Haiti in the New World Order: The Limits of the Democratic Revolution.
Recommended by Choice for it's assessment of Haitian Politics, this book covers the period 1986 to 1994. It has a helpful chronology of the U.S. involvement in the in the years 1991- 1994, and provides a well-documented evaluation of Aristide's religious, social and political thought.
Ferguson, James. Papa Doc, Baby Doc: Haiti and the Duvaliers.
An account of life during the rule of "Papa Doc" and "Baby Doc," the Duvalier dictators who forcibly controlled Haiti from 1957 to 1986. Ferguson gives a short history of Haiti, uses eyewitness reports to describe life under the Duvaliers, and finally gives an account of the fall of "Baby Doc" and the aftermath.
Gold, Herbert. Haiti: Best Nightmare on Earth.
Gold gives a personal account of his travels to Haiti spanning 37 years. His story includes experiences with Voodoo rituals, dinner with Duvalier leaders, run-ins with the Ton tons Macoutes, and descriptions of the art and music of Haiti.
"Haiti's Dilemma" CQ Researcher 18 Feb. 2005: 149-171. Reserves
A special issue that covers current issues, historical background, a chronology 1791 - 2005, the current situation, the issue of Haitian refugees being granted Temporary Protected Status, the outlook, web sites and a bibliography.
Hall, Robert A., Jr. Haitian Creole: Grammar, Texts, Vocabulary.
Hall provides a comprehensive guide to Haitian Creole. He describes its roots in French and African language and its grammatical rules. Though this book is old, it provides a solid understanding of the structure and vocabulary of Haitian Creole.
Hermann, Bernard. Haiti.
Hermann is a French photojournalist, and Michael Montas, who wrote the text, is a Columbia University-educated journalist born and raised in Port-au-Prince. Though the book itself is no anthropological masterpiece, all 128 pages provide full page, vividly colored photographs of the landscapes and people of Haiti. The text includes a description of Haiti's history, traditions, and culture as of 1975. If you want to see the color of Haiti, this is the book you are looking for.
"How Haiti Lost Its Trees." CQ Researcher 18 Feb. 2005: 163.
A look at the environmental conditions in Haiti.
Hurston, Zora Neale. Tell My Horse: Voodoo and Life in Haiti and Jamaica.
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Hurston gives first hand accounts of the rituals and daily life of Haiti and Jamaica. Her information comes from visits to both countries in which she participated in these cultures during the 1930s to record their mythology and history. Her stories dispel the bad rap voodoo religion often gets, showing it instead as a beautiful tradition older than Christianity or Islam. She writes about folklore, traditions, politics, and the daily life of Haitians.
Kaimowitz, David. "The Great Flood Myth." New Scientist 19 June 2004: 18.
A discussion of the effect of cutting down trees in relation to recent flooding in Haiti.
Kurlansky, Mark. A Continent of Islands: Searching for the Caribbean Destiny.
Mark Kurlansky, a journalist who has covered the Caribbean for The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune, discovers the many issues that divide and unite the Caribbean in modern times. Kurlansky discusses the ravaging effects of AIDS, deforestation, and political upheaval in the islands. He provides a thorough understanding of the history of the Caribbean and its current state in terms of the need to unite these struggling islands in order to benefit them all.
Meehan, Kevin. " 'Titid ak pep la se marasa': Jean-Bertrand Aristide and the New National Romance in Haiti." Caribbean Romances: The Politics of Regional Representation. Ed. Belinda J. Edmondson.
Edmondson collects political romances, representations of ideological regions or political situations, of Caribbean countries. The chapter on Haiti discusses the romantic ideal of Jean-Bertrand Aristide's marriage to the people of Haiti. This relationship is depicted in Haitian literature and was evident even before Aristide officially took power. The Haitian people have been romanced by ideals in literature and in Aristide's devotion to them, and Edmondson discusses the importance of this romance to the realities Haitians must face.
Nicholls, David. From Dessalines to Duvalier: Race, Colour and National Independence in Haiti.
A political history, that delves into the complex issues of race within Haiti since 1804 when Haiti became independent of France and Dessaline was named Emperor Jacques I. The scholarly coverage ends with the year 1971 when François Duvalier died.
Payne, Anthony. International Crisis in the Caribbean.
This book, although a bit outdated, provides a source about the political status of the Caribbean islands. It includes a discussion of Cuba as a menace or a model, and a briefer section on military involvement in Haiti and the dictatorship that dominated there. International Crisis is single-authored and in simple terms describes the situations that led to crises in many Caribbean countries similar to Haiti.
Payne, Anthony and Paul Sutton. Modern Caribbean Politics.
Modern Caribbean Politics collects the political stories of each Caribbean country, and discusses the current issues important to that country. The chapter on Haiti is titled "The Duvalier Dictatorship and Its Legacy of Crisis in Haiti." This section describes the coups, countercoups, farcical elections, and the causes and ramifications of these during and after the Duvalier's rule. It also speculates as to the future of Haiti.
Regan, Jane. "Haiti: Nearly Half of Population Hungry." NACLA Report on the Americas Jan.-Feb. 2004:44-45. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Otterbein University Library. <search.ebscohost.com>.
A report on the state of the poor from the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization under the rule and policies of Aristide.
Smith, Jennie M. When Hands are Many: Community Organization and Social Change in Rural Haiti. HD 1531 .H2 D55
An ethnography of two strong traditions in Haiti, a song called chante pwen and "peasant groups." Peasants in Haiti refer to agricultural people who live on small plots of land that they own, and who sell their products in rural and urban markets. The study was done on the tip of Haiti's Southwestern peninsula by a professor of Anthropology at Berry University.
Valdman, Albert. Pidgin and Creole Linguistics.
This book devotes a section to discussing the difference between Haitian Creole and its root languages, French and African. It defines the linguistic significance of Haitian Creole, and other Pidgin and Creole languages which are completely unique.
Wilentz, Amy. The Rainy Season: Haiti since Duvalier.
Wilentz provides a concise and comprehensive description of the state of Haiti since "Baby Doc" Duvalier stepped down in 1986. The book is an introduction to the politics, culture, and daily life of Haitians, taken from first hand experience. Wilentz writes from her own experience of Haiti in a period of time which coincidentally includes the same years Farmer first visited and fell in love with the country.
The World Factbook. 2004. Ref G122 .W67 2004
A quick reference for finding current information, maps, and statistics about Haiti, Peru, Russia, Rwanda and other countries around the world.
Wucker, Michele. "Haiti: So Many Missteps." World Policy Journal 21.1 (2004): 41-49. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Otterbein University Library. <search.ebscohost.com>.
Provides an update on the political and economic climate in Haiti, and the conflicts that caused Aristide to be removed from office, and comments about the approach of the U. S. government to the problems.
Zéphir, Flore. The Haitian Americans. Ref E184 .H27 Z458 2004
The author is an immigrant from Haiti and has done fieldwork on Haitian communities, and the problems they have faced, their achievements and biographical profiles of Haitian Americans.
What you can do to help
Corporation of National and Community Service. AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps is a network of many volunteer organizations: non-profit, public agencies, and faith-based. These service programs allow volunteers to work in any field: health, education, environment or organizations like Habitat for Humanity. Americorps works to solve the problem of poverty within the United States with the help of volunteers and donors.
Doctors Without Borders. Doctors Without Borders/ Medicins Sans Frontieres
Doctors Without Borders works to get medical help to the frontlines of war and poverty. Their web site includes news about the doctors within the organization and what they are doing, information about the diseases that are reaching epidemic proportions such as malaria, TB, and HIV/AIDS, and news of the places where these doctors are needed most, such as the Republic of Congo and Haiti.
Jones, Ellis, et al. The Better World Handbook: From Good Intentions to Everyday Actions.
Suggestions for living a better life within the global community. The authors suggest you don't have to be a saint to take meaningful action. Listen to them.
Partners in Health. Partners in Health: Health Care for the Poor
Partners in Health's web site provides information on their current activities such as their new endeavors into Africa, news relevant to their mission, information about the issues they work with like AIDS and social inequity, and what you can do to help.
Peace Corps. Home Page
The Peace Corps web site is an excellent source for those who want to assist in the fight against global poverty in their area of expertise. The web site includes information about what the Peace Corps is, how and why to volunteer, and resources for teachers, students, and those who want to donate to the cause. The web site also provides personal stories of those who have volunteered for the Peace Corps and how it changed their lives.
United Nations. Human Development Report & Ref HD72 .H85...
The UN publishes the Human Development report to keep us updated on the state of poverty in the world. Their web site includes statistics on poverty in the countries surveyed, information on the fight for debt relief of poor countries, and the development reports for poor countries from 1990 to 2005. The most current report is also available in the Reference area of the library. The 2003 edition discusses the Millennium Development Compact to end Human poverty and reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS.
World Health Organization.
The WHO's web site is a good source for understanding what is being done about some of the worst health problems today. Click on the WHO SITES to see web sites specific to different diseases and task forces, for instance the database on global multi-drug-resistant TB research activities, an HIV/AIDS site, and publications related to any of these topics.
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Major Step Forward
13 comments:
- Valerie said...
What great news. I love hearing when someone does wonderful things with his/her money!
- June 4, 2011 at 9:12 PM
- Jodie said...
How freaking great is that?!?! I am so excited for the SMARD community!
- June 4, 2011 at 9:42 PM
- ever hopeful mummy said...
amazing! you HAVE to believe in people, don't you? essentially people are good and kind and some are generous; I wonder if they realise how much hope they give?
great news!
- June 4, 2011 at 11:33 PM
- Sara said...
My heart is absolutely SINGING right now to hear this!!!! AMEN!!!!
Love the video of Dakin at the end "Thank you very much" - ahhh!!! <3 Girl, he melts my heart!!
- June 5, 2011 at 12:52 AM
- Catherine said...
Wow! That's incredible :) such fantastic news!
PS did you get my email?
- June 5, 2011 at 9:47 AM
- Shannon said...
Amazing news!!! Could Dakin be any cuter?? I sure don't think so!!
- June 5, 2011 at 1:02 PM
- Devon said...
Catherine...I didn't get it! Did you send it to the gmail account on the blog? Try it again...maybe something weird happened.
- June 5, 2011 at 2:18 PM
- Presley & Charlotte Gleason said...
I get tears and a burst of adrenaline anytime I think of this!!!!! And can I share your post on FB????? I think you put this sooooo PERFECT and I want to share it with EVERYONE!!!!
- June 5, 2011 at 5:18 PM
- Presley & Charlotte Gleason said...
Oh wait, you dont have a share button on yours! dang it!!!
- June 5, 2011 at 5:20 PM
- Greek Goddess said...
That's a precious video. I'm so happy for you.
- June 5, 2011 at 8:33 PM
- Elisa said...
Hip, Hip, Hooray!!! My jaw is still on the floor! Just think, Devon, 4 short months ago we were planning to set up our own 5019(C)3 to raise funds to entice a scientist to research smard. Now not only do we have a brilliant scientist researching smard, but we have an entire team of wonderful people in Maine willing to open their hearts to help us raise funds so that we can have our very own scientist working full-time on finding a cure/therapy. Go team smard! Let's keep this momentum rolling!
- June 6, 2011 at 12:00 PM
- Sue O'Neill (Casey and Colin's Mom) said...
That's wonderful! I hope the funding continues to grow for the SMARD community!
- June 6, 2011 at 5:51 PM
- Victoria Strong said...
This is so, so incredible. And so wonderfully exciting! I know this research is going to lead to so many good things. Sending huge hugs.
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COMMERCE - Cealim "Lorain" Lee, 60, passed away on Monday June 2, 2014.
Mr. Lee was the son of the late John and Bessie Cash Lee.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Stewart Lee, Commerce; children, Patricia Savage, Monroe, Donna Downs, Catherine King and Karen King, all of Commerce, and Ricky Lee, Homer; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and siblings, Carrie Hays, Statham, Dianne Thomas and Jerry Lee, both of Winder, and Larry Lee, Jefferson.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, June 5, from 1 to 2 p.m. Memorial services will be held following the visitation at the funeral home.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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Here's the situation: you're turning 65 this year and still working and because you have health insurance through your employer, you're wondering whether you should sign up for Medicare. After all, why pay for it if you don't need it right now?
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That could be a serious mistake. First of all, Medicare is not a single program- there are four parts to it: A, B, C and D.
Provided you have worked in jobs where Social Security and Medicare taxes were deducted from your paychecks, Medicare hospitalization insurance costs nothing. If you are receiving either Social Security or Railroad retirement benefits at the time you turn 65, you will automatically be enrolled in Medicare Part A and B, although you'll have the opportunity to opt out of Part B. If you're not retired when you turn 65, you have to sign up for Part A. You can sign up here, and why not? It's free.
Your Employer-Provided Insurance Might Require It
Moreover, according to Social Security spokesperson Dorothy Clark, "Some employers coordinate their health benefits with Medicare. For this reason, your company might require that you sign up for Medicare. If you don't, it could affect the amount of coverage you have."
There is a complex set of rules about whether Medicare or your other insurance coverage has primary responsibility for paying your bill. (In fact, the rules are so complicated there's an entire brochure devoted to this topic--download a copy of Who Pays First? here.) It boils down to the size of your employer. Essentially, if your firm has fewer than 20 employees, your bills first go to Medicare and then your company-provided health insurance steps in. If you work at a company with more than 20 employees, then your group insurance plan is the first to pay.
But if you don't sign up for Medicare Part A (which you can do here) when you become eligible, then you could be stuck paying the Medicare portion of your bill.
If you don't receive health insurance through work, you must file for Medicare during your "initial enrollment period." This starts three months before your 65th birthday and ends seven months later. Miss this window of opportunity and you have to wait until the following year when the "general enrollment" period opens. This runs from January through March. Furthermore, you've got to wait until July 1 for coverage to start.
To 'B' or Not To 'B'
Enrollment for Medicare Part B is another story. Since you have to pay for this, you don't want to start while you're covered by your plan at work. But there are strict rules- and costly penalties- if you don't sign up for Part B after you retire. "You have eight months from the day you retire or your coverage ends to file for Medicare Part B," explains Clark. For every 12-month period beyond this deadline that you delay enrolling, your premium will go up 10%. This higher premium is permanent. As in, "for the rest of your life."
Medicare looks at the income you reported two years ago to determine the premium you have to pay. For instance, if you enroll in Part B this year, your 2011 tax return would be used.
But Wait, There's More!
Under The Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 premiums for Part B began to be means-tested in 2007. Seniors whose income exceeded certain thresholds had to pay more. Each year the thresholds were adjusted upward to account for inflation.
The Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. "Obamacare," took this a step further: it froze the thresholds at 2010 levels, eliminating the inflation-adjustment through 2019. It also made Part D premiums subject to means testing.
The thresholds are the same for both Parts B & D. If you file your federal taxes as "married/joint, higher premiums begin to kick in at $170,000; for all other types of filers, it begins at $85,000. As a result, this year instead of $104.90/month for Part B, you'll pay $146.90.
At the upper limit- $428,000 (married/joint) or $214,000 (all others)- your Part B premium will be $335.70 per month- more than triple the base rate. Click here for more details. The Office of Actuary of the Department of Health & Human Services estimated that by 2019 the top rate for Part B premiums will be $512 per month.
According to Social Security, about 5% of Medicare beneficiaries- 2.2 million seniors- have to pay higher premiums today. However, according to analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation, not allowing the income thresholds to rise with inflation means that by 2019, 14% of Part B beneficiaries- nearly 8 million seniors- will be paying more than the base rate.
(1) Most people do not pay the monthly premium for Medicare Part A. It is free provided you meet one of the following conditions:
- You are age 65 and receiving Social Security or the Railroad Retirement benefits
- You are age 65 and eligible for benefits from Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board but have not filed for them yet
- You or your spouse are age 65 and worked in a government job and had Medicare premiums deducted from your paychecks
If you are under age 65, Medicare Part A is also free if :
- You have received either Railroad or Social Security disability benefits for 24 months
- You have end-stage renal disease


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2008 Jeep Wrangler JK - The Missing LinkPosted in Features on February 24, 2014
There are a lot of JK Wranglers out on the trail. They fall into two general categories: close to stock, or wallet jobs built to the hilt with Hemi engines, aftermarket axles, and 39-inch-tall tires. There seems to be very little variation, but when guys are shelling out a bunch of cash we can't blame them for not straying far from a winning combination.
Apparently no one told Link Opper though. Flat dash in a JK? Ram Jet engine? 42-inch Boggers? All found on Link's '08 Wrangler. "I had nothing but problems with the electronics after running the Jeep through the mud," he shares. Ripping out all of the wiring was the logical choice. While he gave up some creature comforts, the gains in reliability and trail prowess made it an easy decision.
Link and his wife Gaylene towed the JK down to Moab for Easter Jeep Safari last year, but it was really built for the bottomless mud and narrow trails found in the remote Canadian backcountry. In those conditions the big Boggers, reliable horsepower, dual winches, and wide fender flares are the formula for success.
Tech Specs
2008 Jeep Wrangler JK
Engine: GMPP Ram Jet 350ci V-8
Transmission: TH350 3-speed automatic with full manual valve body
Transfer case: Advance Adapters 4-speed Atlas II
Front Axle: Currie Rock Jock 60 with 5.38 gears, Detroit Locker, 35-spline chromoly axleshafts
Rear Axle: Currie Rock Jock 60 with 5.38 gears, Detroit Locker, 35-spline chromoly axleshafts
Springs & Such: Teraflex 6-inch long-arm suspension and 2-inch body lift
Tires & Wheels: 42.5X13.50-17 Super SwamperBoggers on 17x9 Mickey Thompson Classic Locks
Steering: PSC steering box, pump, and hydraulic ram
Other Stuff: Flat dash, Auto Meter gauges, Warn winches front and rear, custom rollcage, Warn front bumper, custom rear bumper, Bushwacker fender flares, Kenwood CB, Rigid LED lights, Viair air compressor and tank.