The Ticker: Pipeline, Turner, Russert…

> Lost Remote discovers that CNN is seeking 250 beta testers for a service that sounds mysteriously like Pipeline…

> Howard Kurtz wonders: Are journalists “enjoying a bit too much the spectacle of Libby…having to resign over the charges of perjury and obstruction of justice?”

> Broadcasting & Cable says Ted Turner “may finally be ready to produce a memoir…”

> The NYT looks at Tim Russert‘s role in the CIA leak investigation. FishbowlDC and FishbowlNY also analyzes the case…

> The anonymous tip box really is anonymous. But if you work at CNN, sign a blogger into the building, guide her through the halls, and greenlight all her posts, you may run into trouble, as FBNY’s source learned…

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