I'm trying to compile a list of stories that cable news went insane for. OJ, Elizabeth Smart, Jon Benet Ramsay, Di's death, balloon boy, 9/11, Chandra Levy, Clinton/Lewinsky, Katrina . What other breaking stories have provoked saturation coverage on CNN/Fox/MSNBC, even if only for a couple of days?
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What car insurance coverage to I need for a brand-new car? [more inside]
posted by Elsie on Jun 25, 2009 - 12 answers

Pre-existing condition and new health insurance, what do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 12, 2009 - 3 answers

The best political coverage available (via internet) on Election Night. [more inside]
posted by chrisinseoul on Oct 30, 2008 - 2 answers

How does projecting the winner of the US presidential election work? And what is the earliest time at which the election may be called? [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on Oct 15, 2008 - 23 answers

InsuranceFilter: What exactly makes a medication fall into the maintenance medication category in the eyes of insurance companies? Is it the fact that the doctor writes the prescription and allows for refills? Would getting a new prescription with no refills every month circumvent the whole maintenance medication designation? [more inside]
posted by lrkuperman on Oct 3, 2008 - 7 answers

My insurance company (Blue Cross/Shield MA) is dropping all prescription drug benefits for allergy drugs in favor of over-the-counter medicine like Claritin. I have serious allergies and take Alegra 180. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by morallybass on Sep 28, 2008 - 20 answers

FDIC Bank Coverage filter: I am the sole owner and president of a corporation. If I do my personal banking at the same bank as my corporate accounts are both accounts covered by the FDIC insurance or is just one covered as I am technically "one depositor"? [more inside]
posted by sharkfu on Sep 13, 2008 - 2 answers

How can I measure ink coverage? I know my toner will yield 3,000 pages at 5% coverage, but I want to know what coverage is typical for the pages I print. (Found PC product, seeking Mac or web-based software) [more inside]
posted by reeddavid on Aug 13, 2008 - 4 answers

My car was crashed into and it's not worth repairing. Who gets the metal that used to be a Blazer: me or the bank I was making payments to? [more inside]
posted by mithiirym on Aug 5, 2008 - 9 answers

How does one find work as a script reader in Hollywood? What are other bottom-rung industry jobs for writers? [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse on Jul 8, 2008 - 7 answers

Now that the primary season is over and major party nominees have been determined for the upcoming U.S. presidential and congressional elections, please help me find unbiased, non-partisan, impartial news and commentary outlets to follow the campaigns. [more inside]
posted by netbros on Jun 5, 2008 - 17 answers

Logic board died on my friend's two-year-old MacBook (one year out of warranty). Should she pay for repair ($700 + labor), or sell the carcass for parts and buy, say, a used iBook? [more inside]
posted by sparrows on May 28, 2008 - 13 answers

Risks of forgoing health insurance when one has limited assets? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 18, 2008 - 11 answers

Homeowner insurance through Farmer's Insurance Group -- is this a Very Bad Idea? [more inside]
posted by cior on Aug 30, 2007 - 8 answers

NHSFilter: I'm going to be studying in the UK for a year, and I have some questions about my coverage under the NHS. [more inside]
posted by awesomebrad on Jul 26, 2007 - 13 answers

T-Mobile's Unlimited International Email add-on for BlackBerry currently offers data service in "90 countries and locations." Is there such a thing as a single map showing these 90 countries and locations? If not, what's my most efficient way to make one myself? [more inside]
posted by allterrainbrain on Jun 27, 2007 - 2 answers

Does anybody know of any software (Prefer free, web-based or hosted but want to hear it all) for easy and simple mapping of radio station coverage? [more inside]
posted by puddpunk on Jun 25, 2007 - 5 answers

Are travel vaccinations covered by Kaiser in Southern California? [more inside]
posted by mr_roboto on Jun 4, 2007 - 7 answers

How can I help my fellow employees get the most out of their benefits program via efficient, lively, multi-platform communications? [more inside]
posted by thinkpiece on Jun 3, 2007 - 7 answers

I currently have what I'd term "crisis" health insurance -- a low monthly bill with a high deductible. I haven't dealt with the plan other than to pay the premiums since I signed up. Now, I think I may have a crisis. Help! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 4, 2007 - 14 answers

My insurance provider wants me to fill out a pre-existing condition questionnaire! Help! [more inside]
posted by kmtiszen on Jan 30, 2007 - 18 answers

I have a Blackberry 7290 and live in a basement apartment. I intermittently get one bar of signal in most places inside, but full service right outside the windows. What is the most effective option to increase service indoors so that I can maintain phone calls? I've seen the expensive cellular repeaters and I can't really justify spending that much. Thanks.
posted by saraswati on Oct 11, 2006 - 8 answers

Help me find an old insightful email commentary (one that did the rounds on email) on the chauvinism of American network coverage of the Olympics in mid-90s. [more inside]
posted by jak68 on Sep 27, 2006 - 5 answers

Our cell phones don't get coverage in our new home. Can I get out of my contract, and how do I find out who had coverage for our street/area? [more inside]
posted by mgarnhum on Sep 22, 2006 - 18 answers

is legal insurance a good idea or is it not worth the money? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Aug 18, 2006 - 7 answers

Just bought the Sirius Satelite Sportster unit and portable bombox. I live and work in NYC. Now , I have asked around and have repeatedly been told that living in NYC will not be a problem in a 'reception' sense. My father seems to think that there are too many buildings and obstructions for me to ever get a decent dignal from my aprtment or office. ... [more inside]
posted by TwilightKid on Jun 16, 2006 - 4 answers

Help with hair color angst! [more inside]
posted by Space Kitty on Nov 26, 2005 - 11 answers

I'm searching for an extensive study on the amount of times a country has been mentioned in the media (i.e. media coverage or saturation).... [more inside]
posted by mikeanegus on Nov 7, 2005 - 7 answers

Insurancefilter What is the cheapest / most effective way to approach getting health / dental insurance on your own? [more inside]
posted by outsider on Oct 26, 2005 - 13 answers

What kind/ how much car insurance do I need for a 1996 Honda Accord with 175k miles? I'm considering dropping the collision/comprehensive coverage. [more inside]
posted by electroboy on Feb 17, 2005 - 9 answers

Does anyone have experience with non-profit liability insurance policies? We're looking at a general liability policy for our small non-profit, plus liability coverage for individual board members.
posted by F Mackenzie on Jan 19, 2005 - 5 answers

After spending most of the morning trying to get decent web coverage of the space launch, I must ask: what are some reliable Internet news radio stations?
posted by casarkos on Jun 21, 2004 - 2 answers

I've recently started a company, structured as a 'C' Corp, to sell my consulting/contracting services. One of the reasons I'm working as a 'C' corporation is so I can have the company pay all medical expenses. I've read from the web and various IRS publications that as long as the Medical Reimbursement Plan is offered to all employees equally (no problem there) then it can be paid for by the company and written off on the corp taxes. But in order to make the MRP legit what, other then limiting medical expenses to those listed as acceptable by the IRS, do I need to do? Special records? Outside plan administrator?
posted by dirtylittlemonkey on Apr 6, 2004 - 3 answers