JV makes some valid points though.
He might actually be a good journo and has cultivated this source of information. My experience is that most people are willing to give informtion all you have to do is front them and ask directly. Never-the-less, I get the feeling that the source is a good one even if he/she has their own agenda.Once again though Nippert has a pile of information and you have to wonder who is working so hard to feed him it.