Aetrex Worldwide Donates 7,000 Pair of Shoes to Victims of Hurricane Katrina
Teaneck, NJ (ContentDesk) September 22, 2005 -? Aetrex Worldwide has sent a heartfelt donation of 7,000 pair of shoes this week to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Aetrex is a leader in the footwear and footcare industries, with many well known brands including Aetrex and Apex Footwear, Lynco Orthotics, iStep Technologies, Foot.com and more.
Over 6,000 pair of Aetrex Footwear were donated to the Veteran's Administration in Hammond, LA to aid displaced veterans and their families.
In addition, 500 pair have been donated to United Methodist Church in Jackson, MS and 250 pair were given to Southern Prosthetic Supply Co. in Alpharetta, GA in support of their philanthropic effort.
"We at Aetrex have been looking for a way to contribute to the victims of the Katrina disaster," says Richard Schwartz, Aetrex Chairman.
"We learned about a number of excellent charities that are trying to help.
We have chosen the Voluntary Service office of the Veteran's Administration since they have the ability to deliver footwear and other products onsite, beginning next week." Aetrex has donated first quality footwear that includes styles from their athletic and therapeutic lines.
These shoes typically retail between $100 and $150 per pair.
All shoes are made from the finest materials available and offer comfort, stability and protection for those susceptible to foot problems.
The footwear features double depth, removable comfort orthotics, fine leather uppers, polyurethane outsoles and more.
Schwartz continues, "We have many friends and customers in the region and have been touched by the stories we've heard regarding the extent of the suffering and the heroes working around the clock in the region trying to help.
We encourage other companies in the industry to donate whatever they can to this cause as soon as possible."
Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. is headquartered in Teaneck, NJ and currently employs 155 people, including 25 board certified pedorthists.
The 59-year old company is comprised of three divisions ? Aetrex Performance Products, Aetrex Technology & Education, and Apex Therapeutic Footcare.
For more information, please visit www.aetrex.com or contact Lateefah Viley, Editorial Coordinator, at 800-526-2739 ext. 216..
Lengths of Time to Get a Hearing in Social Security Disability Cases Revealed
Columbia, MD (ContentDesk) April 24, 2006 -- In 2005, the average length of time it took to get a
hearing after a request for a hearing was 485 days (16 months) from the date one asked for a hearing.
SSAs goal in that year was 250 days (8 months). Note that SSAs goal numbers on the linked page below include the time it took to get a decision out. The numbers received in response to the FOIA request are from the request date for a hearing to the date one gets a hearing.Jo Anne Barnhart, commissioner of the Social Security Administration, has vowed to speed up disability determinations with use of electronic technology.
She claims that her methodology will improve the accuracy speed, and fairness of disability decisions.In 2005, virtually none of the 141 hearing offices met the Administrations goal of 250 days from the time one asks for a hearing to the time one gets a hearing.
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Is The Nasal FluMist Vaccine Worth It?
Is The Nasal FluMist Vaccine Worth It?? By The hype on TV and radio lately is pushing those between the ages of 8 and 49 years to get the new FluMist nasal flu vaccine. A live virus being sprayed up the nasal passages.I'm sorry but if it's not safe for the younger or older ones is it safe for anyone? This is a very dangerous vaccine and if you should ever read the insert included with the vaccine you would understand that.In the FlumMist package insert labeled "PRECAUTIONS," the manufacturer states the following warning: "FluMist recipients should avoid close contact with immunocompromised individuals for at least 21 days." How difficult will it be to be a hermit for 21 days after receiving the FluMist? Impossible, and would you want to stay away from everyone?The warning is directed toward those living in the same household with an immunocompromised person. Danger lies in the on-going release of live viruses throughout the community that may be a significant risk to everyone who has...
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Author Finds Novel Way to Help with Humanitarian Aid
(ContentDesk) November 8, 2005 -- Author Jeannette Angell has announced that until the end of the year she will donate 100% of her profits from the sale either of her memoir, "Callgirl" (Permanent Press, 2004, HarperCollins Perennial, 2005) or of her novel "The Illusionist," (iUniverse, 2000) to the relief agency Medecins Sans Frontieres in order to help victims of disasters worldwide."As individuals, there is so little we can do, and yet every bit counts," the author notes. "Perhaps this will encourage people to consider my books as holiday gifts that will help people in need - and perhaps also help other creative people find innovative ways of raising much-needed funds for these organizations."One way to help right now is to purchase one of her books, whether from her Web site, through an online bookseller, or at a local bookstore. "Not all of the book price filters down to me!" Angell laughs. "But whatever I receive, I will pass on."Medecins Sans Frontieres is an independent humanitarian...
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