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How do I contact national TV news channels when I have really important news?

December 26th, 2008
news
1-2informationalways asked:


A while back I came across what I considered extremely important news and wanted to let national TV news channels know, most specifically thinking of CNN or even MSNBC, but could not find anywhere I could “click” for lets say “news tips”, “contact us”, “urgent news”, or similar. It may sound silly but there are some things sometimes people feel better telling it to news mediums than police or other authorities.

Why? Well because news people are always willing to hear and listen to what you can explain to them in an intelligent way. Most of the time authorities tend to make their own judgement without you finishing your story. Or worse yet cut you off telling you “let proper authorities handle it”.

I have no idea how any news channel would have reacted to what I thought was something odd and a bit complicated, thus making it important in the world situation we now have. But just in case I come across something like that I want to tell someone immediatedly, in strict confidence.

Lewis

Media & Journalism , ,

What is the deal withthe news being so unfocused on real news?

December 20th, 2008
news
?What you think?? asked:


The big news stations are so concerned about the “hulk Hogan” story, and these celebrities, and what Obamas wie is wearing, and frivilous matters, and they will take up hours and days for these stories, but when a real news story is aired; it is aired for ten minutes during the afternoon, and is never heared of again….WHY is this?
Does this only bother me, or are their others who have seen this and are concerned?

Mekhi

Current Events , ,

How does the news determine which stories to publish?

December 4th, 2008
news
Lala asked:


I am familiar with sending press releases, but do some news sources feed off others?

For example, if I submit a press release to one news source (a small local paper), is it possible another local paper would feed off the press release and publish?

Judy

Media & Journalism , ,

Can I deduct a business mortage payment or only the interest and why?

December 2nd, 2008
business
tru_belle asked:


I need to know if I can deduct the mortage payment on a business. Our business mortage is a commercial loan and only the business is on it. Or, is only the interest on the business deductable. If so, would it be in our best interest for the business to rent from us this year?

Lucille

United States , ,

Opening a business and wondering what types of expenses I can write off?

December 2nd, 2008
business
Ken asked:


I am opening an online business for website design. (set up as a LLC, I’m the sole owner) Should I start keeping receipts of all business related expenses? Or would my business qualify as a hobby if I don’t make a certain amount of money in the year that I’m filing.

What types of things can I write off onto my business? (dinners, gasoline, etc.) Do I need a seperate business credit card/bank account for the expenses?

Do I have to accept payments towards the business’s services through a corporate account, or can they make the check/payment directly to me?

Shane

United States , ,