How do I send a transaction directly to a miner or pool for processing? I am interested in sending a transaction directly to a miner or a pool for processing.  I have general familiarity with Bitcoin-QT.  What additional knowledge and steps must I have in order to send a transaction directly to a pool?
You can use this service. 

https://blockchain.info/pushtx

It will transmit transactions for you. Useful for testing or for sending money over TOR.