11.   An NBC executive who requested anonymity questioned how much parents actually care about TV program ratings.

12.   An NHL spokesman who requested anonymity said the league had no comment when asked if McNall had been pressured to resign because of his legal and financial woes.

13.   And one media executive, who requested anonymity, said that Harvey Weinstein, co-chairman of Miramax, had been telling people that Hearst wanted out.

14.   And several people close to the sales, who requested anonymity, said they were being made under duress.

15.   Another educational charity, which requested anonymity, has sought to remove itself from IGive, only to be told it has no say in the matter.

16.   Another Justice official, who requested anonymity, said Potts is part of the investigation because probers must look at the totality of official actions at FBI headquarters.

17.   Another official, who requested anonymity, said the FTC staff had been authorized to use its subpoena power to obtain information from various parties, specifically broadcasters.

18.   Another regulator, who requested anonymity, said fuller disclosure would make it harder for Wall Street firms to make improper payments to public officials.

19.   Another TV executive, who also requested anonymity, predicted violence will soon return to the screen.

20.   As for other options, one media investment banker, who requested anonymity, suggested that the company could form a limited partnership with Tele-Communications.