Q&A: Royal Mail dispute Oct 29, 2009
For a small fee, most bills can also be paid over the counter at branches of the Post Office. What alternative postal services are available. (BBC News -- UK)
Masked Man Robs East Windsor Bank, Police Say Oct 29, 2009
EAST WINDSOR - A masked man entered the Bank of America branch on Bridge Street Monday afternoon, jumped over the counter and took an undisclosed amount of money. The man didn't use a weapon he grabbed money from an open drawer and fled on foot, East Windsor Detective Chester Aseltine said. (FOX61, CT)
Quantum Group to leave AMEX Oct 28, 2009
said it will voluntarily delist its common stock from the AMEX market around Nov. 12 and join the Over the Counter Bulletin Board. The Wellington-based electronic medical records and health management company, which currently trades under the symbol QGP, received a warning that it was deficient for listing from AMEX in March because of its financial condition. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
GUEST COLUMN:The Truth About Pseudoephedrine and Methamphetamine Labs Oct 28, 2009
Several letters to the editor and blogs have criticized the new legislation curbing the sale of over the counter (OTC) cold medications containing PSE, in Washington and Union, Mo ... In 1976, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) warned the Food Administration (FDA) of the possibility of methamphetamine labs if PSE became an over the counter (OTC) product. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Oct 28, 2009
"Unfortunately, the symptoms don't appear for 10 hours or more, and if you don't come into the emergency room in that time frame, you set yourself up for serious liver injury,'' Anderson said. The Coricidin pills also contain chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine that can cause seizures when an overdose is taken. Anderson and her colleagues combed through poison-control center reports from 1999 to 2004 and found 1,382 reports of DXM-related calls. Overall, the proportion of such calls received at... (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
combating vicious vectors of disease Oct 28, 2009
It's available over the counter. Many doctors are wary about prescribing antibacterial agents because overuse can spur the rapid evolution of drug-resistant bugs. (Harper's Magazine)
Cetip Shareholders Selling $509 Million Brazil Shares at Low End of Range Oct 27, 2009
Cetip provided custody services for 96 percent of private fixed-asset investments as of June, along with registrations for about 78 percent of derivatives traded over the counter, according to its preliminary prospectus. The company reported 60 percent growth in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization during the first six months of 2009 compared with the year-earlier period. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
3 Supplements for Depression and An... Oct 27, 2009
Sometimes an obvious place to find treatment to cope with depression and anxiety are found over the counter. These three natural remedies have benefits for both ailments. (Suite101.com)
The Benefits of Yoga and How it Hel... Oct 27, 2009
For people who are looking to get away from over the counter drugs, Yoga offers an alternative with its' holistic approach to health. In addition, Yoga can be practiced by people of any religious denomination. (Suite101.com)
Oxygen beefs up board of directors Oct 27, 2009
The company s shares currently trade on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board. Most Read Stories. (Triangle Business Journal)
Regulators close Bank of Elmwood Oct 25, 2009
Tri City Bank is owned by , which is publicly traded over the counter under the symbol (TRCY.PK). The bank had assets of $774. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Cops: Man steals Oxycotin from store Oct 24, 2009
He allegedly passed a note to the clerk that stated: "Give me your 40 mg Oxycotin now or I will shoot you," then jumped over the counter, and shoved aside a second clerk who attempted to stop him, all while keeping one hand inside his coat. The suspect fled in a van, but was spotted by Officer Mike Neil, who chased him down Highway 65 at speeds between 70 and 90 mph. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
When The Smoke Clears Oct 24, 2009
Keith Morrison, Dateline NBC correspondent: Over, over the counter and actually stained the counter as it burned. Det. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Equine Health - Skin Conditions Oct 24, 2009
These can also be bought over the counter at any local tack shop, however a vet s opinion should be sought as this condition is extremely contagious. Treatment:The horse should be clipped, much as in the case for Ringworm, because Rain Rot dies in dry conditions when oxygen is present. (Suite101.com)
Stock markets down, bank stocks mixed Oct 24, 2009
48, but (Over The Counter: LCNB.OB) up 4. 7 percent to $11 per share, and (NYSE: PNC) up 3. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Key Matchups: Army vs. Temple Oct 24, 2009
In the meanwhile, we are also learning that watching the Army offense may be the best substitute for over the counter sleep aids that exist. Right now, there is almost nothing more boring and sleep inducing than watching Army with the ball about the only excitement the offense generates these days is when somebody fumbles. (OwlInsider.com)
Gregory Smith Oct 24, 2009
" Related Surveillance cameras recorded video of an armed man, alleged to be Smith , jumping over the counter at a check cashing store where Montez worked and pointing a gun at her Monday. Montez, fearing for her life, broke down, crying and praying. "I can't even explain the feeling of a gun," she said. "I remember looking at the silver gun, and the finger was on the trigger. I thought, 'This is it. (ABC News)
Q & A with Gerard Cody: What's the status of the town's flu vaccines? Oct 23, 2009
Over the counter pain relievers may help people with the flu feel more comfortable. Children and teens with the flu should never take aspirin, because a rare but serious disease called Reye syndrome can occur. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Over-the-Counter Steroids? Oct 22, 2009
Kelly Cobiella reports on a new study of anabolic steroids found in some over the counter supplements, and the side effects of these drugs including mood swings and male breast enlargement. Photo. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Keeper Kenny loses dope appeal Oct 22, 2009
Kenny, who won the last of his seven caps for the Republic in 2006, challenged the length of the ban but failed to have it reduced, even though officials accepted he wasnt trying to deliberately enhance his performance by taking an over the counter medicine for a chest complaint. In a statement issued to Sky Sports, Kenny said: I am devastated that an honest mistake on my part could cost me my career. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
From Obama, Sanity on Marijuana Oct 22, 2009
For most of our history, drugs now considered horrendous were sold over the counter. Some individuals became addicted, but I suspect that the overall damage was a tiny fraction of the present federal policy. (Townhall.com)
Hunters prepare for sunrise Sunday Oct 22, 2009
Licenses for antlerless whitetails will not be available to purchase over the counter this year, but if the weather cooperates, the buck harvest has the potential to be very good. Elk: Biologists have observed healthy elk numbers in the eastern half of the region. (Montana Standard, MT)
Common Diseases in Aquarium Fish Oct 21, 2009
If caught early, ich is easily eradicated with over the counter medications available at your pet store. Most of these medications require the carbon to be removed, and the temperature to be raised in the aquarium. (Suite101.com)
Microsoft brings in the new Oct 20, 2009
Of these four editions, all but Windows 7 Starter will be available to buy over the counter and install on your existing PC.. - If your PC is currently running Windows Vista Premium or above, you will qualify for a discounted ''upgrade'' Windows 7 package. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
DOCTOR IS IN: Know your childs medicine Oct 20, 2009
Lisa Davis, Medication Safety Officer with Children s Healthcare of Atlanta notes that when your childs doctor prescribes medicine, including those sold over the counter, be sure you understand the medicine and how to give it before you leave the office. Ask your childs doctor, nurse or pharmacist to write down what you need to know, and read the label every time you give a medicine to your child to avoid mistakes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
King Co. Animal Control Stops Taking Owner-Surrendered Animals Oct 20, 2009
In 2008, 3,440 animals were surrendered by their owners over the counter at the two King County shelter locations. King County Animal Care and Control will still be able to serve the lost and stray pets that come to the shelter who do not already have an owner or a home. (KIRO TV, WA)
Over-the-counter ebooks Oct 19, 2009
AUSTRALIANS will be able to buy digital books over the counter from next year using technology designed for Australian book publishers. Chief executive officer of the Australian Publishers Association Maree McCaskill said the take-up of ebooks here had been hampered by cost and availability issues and the lack of a simple distribution system. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Shop robbed, owner killed Oct 18, 2009
"The robbers ordered everyone to lie down, while one of them jumped over the counter to access the till. They took about R2600 from customers and an undisclosed amount of cash from the cash box.". As they were leaving, they took leather jackets from the store and put them on. (iAfrica.com)
Area history: Trash disposal was different years ago Oct 16, 2009
There are also thousands of new over the counter and prescription drugs. Adding glass, paper, cardboard and plastics that should be recycled, it is no mystery why our landfills are becoming full. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Draft derivatives bill passes hurdle Oct 16, 2009
End-users such as an airline hedging against higher fuel prices would be allowed to continue using over the counter (OTC) derivatives in the bill, that was approved by the House financial services committee. That satisfies companies that have lobbied in recent months to be allowed to escape a requirement that many more OTC derivatives be. (FT.com -- Markets)
Smart Online raises $550K in debt sale Oct 15, 2009
Smart Online shares trade over the counter in the $1. 12 range, according to Yahoo Finance. (Triangle Business Journal)
Have you seen this robber? | VIDEO Oct 15, 2009
The man leaned over the counter and spoke to the cashier who then gave him money, officials said. The robber then fled in a silver, two-door Honda Civic. (Florida Today)
Police track cellphone bandit Oct 14, 2009
The man immediately jumped over the counter and attacked the employee, police said. The employee was forced into the back of the store, and the robber took several cell phones and an undisclosed amount of cash and fled out the back door, Cobb police spokesman Officer Joseph Hernandez said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Health In Numbers Oct 10, 2009
eIBD Investor's Business Daily Digital Edition. Access recent eIBD issues easily. (Investors Business Daily)
Neos Therapeutics raises $4.19 million Oct 9, 2009
Neos develops and manufactures both brand-name and generic drugs that are sold both by prescription and over the counter. Most Read Stories. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
The Side Effects of Financial Reform Oct 8, 2009
Derivatives sold over the counter are tailored to a company's individual needs, while exchange-traded contracts are standardized. With custom contracts, corporations can lock in their prices through any date, say Dec. 12, 2010. (BusinessWeek)
Apply to cut your own Christmas tree Oct 8, 2009
The Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab and Prescott National Forests will also sell tags over the counter. The Forest Service asks that you observe the following general rules. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Cinema File: Great horror flick never even made it to theaters Oct 8, 2009
While I don't miss the endless nights of putting tapes back on the shelves and coming home smelling of cheap candy and popcorn, I have to admit I'm a bit jealous of the horror geek who gets to recommend this one over the counter this season. But just like cool little video stores, the truly scary movie sadly has become a dying breed as this decade of torture and "Twilight" draws nearer to a close. (Athens Banner-Herald)
There is still romance in music stores Oct 7, 2009
"Most people don't come in here for anything specific; it's the beauty of the journey,'' he says. ''It's like travelling; you don't necessarily know what you're going to get but you leave yourself open to the idea. That's what music is all about.'' Chances are Kulak is right. Defying the international trends and confident predictions that they would be gone within a matter of years, many Australian music stores are alive and even thriving. Title is about to open a North Coast store to add to its... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Sales tax vote too close to call Oct 7, 2009
" Yes this was said at the meetings. Do you realize the tax is on Rent, Food, Telephone, Gas, Heating, Over the counter medicine, Services? If you use Food Stamps or WIC you will not pay sales tax. Per Ordiance "It is the sellers responsibility to pay the sales tax even if you did not collect it. " Have a yard sale, you owe sales tax. Just think of how many people the Borough will hire to collect this tax. Government grows and the cost will be passed onto the consumer. ". (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Read Labels, Talk To Doctors To Learn About Drugs And Side Effects Oct 3, 2009
" Find out, for example, how long it should take the drug to work and what to do if you skip a dose or take too much at one sitting. And, of course, ask your doctor about common potential side effects. But since some side effects may be rare, health-care professionals may fail to list all that could occur. "A lot of times doctors or pharmacists don't share all of the information with patients, because they don't want to scare them," said Patricia Darbishire, a clinical assistant professor of... (W-USA News, DC)
Report: Drugs More Lethal Than Car Crashes Oct 2, 2009
At the same time you can swallow fist fulls of drugs over the counter that will kill you. We cannot give all Americans health insurance but we can borrow almost $1 trillion dollars from communist CHINA to attack IRAQ. A country who did not attack the US.Like I said we have our priorities ass backward and we have become a nation of hypocrites. (CBS News)
Terror Suspect Zazi Pleads Not Guilty to Conspiracy Charges Sep 30, 2009
Zazi is accused of conspiring to use weapons of mass destruction in a suspected terror plot involving beauty supply chemicals he bought over the counter. Authorities believe it had the potential to be the worst terrorist attack in the U.S. since 9/11. (Fox News)
Marathon Man fishes for quantity Sep 30, 2009
In his European events, Kolo might use expensive tackle, but for his record try he wanted generally inexpensive gear anyone could purchase over the counter. " I kinda took a Chevy Nova," he said. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
G-20's Revamp of Financial Regulation Seeks to `Raise Standards Together' Sep 26, 2009
To reduce the risk of derivatives traded over the counter, the G-20 proposed moving all standardized contracts onto exchanges or electronic platforms, where appropriate, by the end of 2012. Trades should be cleared through central counterparties and reported to trade repositories, the G-20 said. (Bloomberg -- US)
Police arrest woman for robbing Uni-Mart Sep 26, 2009
Police said when the clerk opened the cash drawer, Frater reached over the counter and forcefully removed a small amount of money despite attempts by the clerk to stop her. Frater then left the scene without further incident in a white 1996 Acura Integra, police said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Route 3 bank robbed this morning Sep 26, 2009
The man then jumped over the counter and forced a teller to open the cash drawer, then placed the cash in a bag and ran from the building, police said. The suspect is described as a black male of unknown age, approximately 62 and 200 pounds. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Gender-bender of a tale with a uranium chaser Sep 25, 2009
Apart from building a home, Rizwan was at that time chief executive of New Millennium Development Group, a penny stock listed on NASDAQ's Over The Counter market, which got interesting only after the Alikhan family sold out. In the reverse takeover, US entrepreneur Robert McAllister and his business partner Mitchell Steinberg injected their Millennium National Events business into it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Poland, Eureko Move Closer to Payout That May End Dispute Over Insurer PZU Sep 24, 2009
PZUs unlisted shares trade at about 350 zloty over the counter, valuing it at 30. 2 billion zloty. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Medford Police searching for robbery suspect Sep 23, 2009
According to reports, police responded to the store, located at Fellsway and Fourth Street, on Sept. 20 around 5:30 p.m. after a clerk reported a man entered the store and jumped over the counter to get the cash register. After he was unable to get the register, the suspect forced an employee to open it. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Mens health clinic Friday Sep 23, 2009
Pharmacists will answer medication questions, (bring all medications including over the counter drugs. For more information call 376-3104. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Identity thief and victim come together Sep 23, 2009
Then I looked over the counter, and she had the exact same body shape as the woman in the picture. McCambridge raised her hand to cover her badge so the woman wouldn t see her name, and then excused herself to go to another cash register, where she called security. (Longview Daily News, WA)
The Beatles Break Chart Records Around the World With 9-9-09 Debut of Re-Mastered Catalogue CDs Sep 23, 2009
Cumulative sales across all titles were just under 160,000 over the counter. France: All 14 of the re-mastered titles and boxed sets entered the latest album chart, including three in the top 10, led by 'Abbey Road' at number four, a new record for the most original studio albums in the French album chart in one week. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Direct debits prove costly Sep 23, 2009
Telstra is the latest to encourage customers to change their bill-payment method and this month increased credit card charges and started slugging customers for paying over the counter or by mail. Direct debit and BPAY bill payments remain free. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Sep 23, 2009
"Unfortunately, the symptoms don't appear for 10 hours or more, and if you don't come into the emergency room in that time frame, you set yourself up for serious liver injury,'' Anderson said. The Coricidin pills also contain chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine that can cause seizures when an overdose is taken. Anderson and her colleagues combed through poison-control center reports from 1999 to 2004 and found 1,382 reports of DXM-related calls. Overall, the proportion of such calls received at... (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Father wants answers in sons death, police continue to investigate Sep 22, 2009
Nicholas' mother was recently hospitalized after what the family's attorney said was a reaction to over the counter medication. "Right now she is in intensive care, sort of on a day to day basis, because she's had acute liver failure," Spencer Aronfeld said. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Detox Dilemma Sep 20, 2009
It's tough to tell if a kid's high on Oxy, but Jones suggested parents buy a home urine test for opiates, available over the counter at local pharmacies. The drug does not stay in the system for very long, so tests should be done soon after suspicious behavior. (Juneau Empire)
If Obama Weakens America, Will The World Be More "Fair?" Sep 20, 2009
They should be able to be purchase "over the counter". Failing this drives up costs. (Townhall.com)
Barefoot shareholder activist takes Reserve Bank to task Sep 19, 2009
Shares are traded over the counter and the last trade recorded on the bank's website was 6 300 shares, which traded at R10. 20 each. (Business Report, South Africa)
Community Valley Bancorp to leave Nasdaq Sep 19, 2009
Community Valley Bancorp said in a news release it hopes it will be quoted on the Over The Counter Bulletin Board following its delisting. Butte Community Bank has a loan production office in Citrus Heights, and branches in Anderson, Chico, Colusa, Corning, Magalia, Oroville, Paradise, Red Bluff, Redding, Yuba City and Marysville. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Banco do Brasil Jumps to 15-Month High as Foreign Ownership Limits Eased Sep 18, 2009
The lender may sell ADRs that trade over the counter, or Level I, this year and it already selected a bank to advise on the sale, Tobias da Silva said, declining to name the bank. This will allow greater participation of foreigners in the trading and will increase visibility to the shares, said , an analyst with SLW Corretora de Valores e Cambio Ltda in Sao Paulo. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Beachside hotel robbed by apologetic gunman Sep 18, 2009
The man used a chair from the pool area to jump over the counter to get to the front desk's back office, said police spokesman Jimmie Flynt. The robber, 30 to 35 years old, entered the hotel at 2560 N. Atlantic Ave. at 6:25 a.m. and pointed a black semi-automatic handgun at the front desk clerk, threatening to hurt him, Flynt said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Man Arrested In Kirkland Bank Robbery Sep 17, 2009
Wearing a mask, the suspect entered the Wells Fargo Bank on 132nd Avenue in the Bridle Trails neighborhood and jumped over the counter, said Kirkland police. He fled the bank with cash, but descriptions of the robber given by witnesses helped police find him near the bank. (KIRO TV, WA)
How to Get White Teeth Sep 17, 2009
Getting a better smile is possible through many tooth-whitening treatment options today, from those available in the dental office to those available over the counter or for use at home. In-Office Whitening Treatment. (Suite101.com)
Chemical Peels 101 Sep 17, 2009
There are many products that are buffered down over the counter. For most patients, four-to-six treatments do the trick. (CBS News -- Health)
