"DOOMSDAY CLOCK TICKING ON INTERNET FREEDOM"--Surfin' Safari, by Andrea Shea King

This week in Andrea Shea King's WND column, Surfin' Safari, Andrea leads off with how your government can't help itself when it comes to influencing and eventually controlling the Internet.

No matter how much we tell the government to keep its grimy, little bureaucratic hands off the Internet, they continue their attempts to influence it through proposed government programs and taxation.

This story and much more in this week's Surfin' Safari, by Andrea Shea King.

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"SURFIN' SAFARI"--ANDREA SHEA KING AT WORLD NET DAILY

Andrea Shea King's Surfin' Safari column is up and running at WorldNetDaily. A weekly column about the internet, trends and some fun stuff too.

This week, you'll find a great link to a live-streaming camera pointed at the icon of world freedom: Lady Liberty. As of this morning, she still stands.

LET'S BEGIN WITH THE SMARTEST

Andrea Shea King's Surfin' Safari column has an interesting piece about the day Einstein died. A photographer from Life was at the right place at the right time throughout the day. He was the only photographer present; he was not invited; and he used his own ingenious methods to be at the right place to capture these never before released pictures.

However, the story and pictures never saw the light of day. The year was 1955. This photographer had a keen sense about people, and used that knowledge to open the doors to these historic, and private, places. I came away from this story thinking he would've made a great blogger. Possibly he's related to Stacy McCain. The story's at Surfin' Safari, scroll down to the 1955 entry on Einstein. (photos)

ALIPAC is calling for senator Lindsey Graham to come out of the closet? Yes, that closet. The Radio Patriot not only has the story but will be interviewing Bill Gheen of ALIPAC this evening on THE ANDREA SHEA KING SHOW. 9 PM ET.

ATLAS SHRUGS takes Bill O'Reilly to task for the way he reported on the South Park controversy and the Mohammed cartoon... SAL RUSSO, TPX III's Chief Strategist, responds to criticism over their endorsement of a democrat. Atlas takes Russo to task as well.

NOISYROOM posts a story about how longtime friends can part ways over the current political atmosphere brewing in this country... BOOKWORM ROOM posts a story about her and a liberal friend discussing health care. You know how this one goes, but read it anyway. More and more of this is taking place.

DAN MITCHELL says gloominess and despair are not uncommon traits among those supporting limited government. He advises to not give up on the American people... just yet, anyway.

THE RADIO PATRIOT has a TPX III group photo with Governor Sarah Palin. But what's missing? ***This just posted: Radio Patriot has the video of TPX III's Mark Williams going one-on-two during the Joy Behar Show. Below this post is Williams doing battle with Geraldo last Saturday night. So far, Williams is batting a thousand. Who's on deck?

JOHN RUBERRY at Marathon Pundit reports on the GEICO lizard's firing. Those anti-tea party voice mails will get you every time.

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OUR BIRTHDAY GIRL--ANDREA SHEA KING

Today, we're on the ground floor of new journalism--citizen journalists of the New Media. We operate from several positions, such as bloggers, contributing opinion writers, reporters, columnists, and radio show hosts, BTR being one example.

Most citizen journalists gravitate toward one or maybe two of these areas--Not Andrea, she's heavily involved in ALL of them. Of course, most Citizen journalists aren't paid for their work; they are motivated by love of country and their fear of where our nation is headed. I'm not saying Andrea isn't compensated from time-to-time, but very few are. In time, that will change. For now, knowing they're making a difference is enough compensation. To be sure, Andrea just doesn't make a difference, she makes a HUGE and LASTING difference. I could tell you a story or two but that's for another time, especially after I get clearance.

There's no official Hall of Fame for citizen journalists, yet. But when one is finally established, Andrea will certainly be inducted on the first ballot. As citizen journalists go, she's a New Media MVP. I work with her seven days-a-week so I'm in a position to know the stats on her play. She plays to win--constantly bringing the fight to the enemy, always moving forward with no interest in holding ground. George Patton would approve.

Since there's no official NEW MEDIA award for her work, dedication, and determination to save our nation, I think the least we all can do is WISH HER ONE GIGANTIC HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Working with Andrea over these years has been one of the most satisfying and rewarding experiences of my life. I look forward to the coming years.

So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, ANDREA! But, as they say at Augusta National: The Masters doesn't begin until Sunday on the 2nd nine, and I figure you'll be making your approach shot into the 18th green around Nov 2nd. Expect the LEFT to leave you a very difficult pin placement too. With that in mind, you have miles and miles to go before you rest. There's uniformed men and women in harm's way and a nation to save, so get back to work, girl!

Stop by Andrea's blog and pass on your birthday wishes--The Radio Patriot. Or, if you prefer, drop her an email at radiopatriot@gmail.com

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C.J. GRISHAM NEEDS OUR HELP--**UPDATED**

Update: WorldNetDaily is covering CJ's story.

Greyhawk has the full story. Please help in any way you can.

**Just a note: The entire milblogging and military community is watching this story unfold. Again, do what you can.

BLACKFIVE coverage here.

PAM GELLER--ATLAS SHRUGS--JOINS NEWSMAX

Geller just announced that she's joined Newsmax as its newest blogger. She announced the news at Atlas Shrugs. And what's her first blog entry about? Obama's birth certificate. Read it here.

Congrats, Pam Geller!!

SAVAGE INTERVIEWS ORLY TAITZ

During a stop-over in Israel, Dr. Orly Taitz took time to be interviewed by Michael Savage. Of course, the topic was Obama and his birth certificate. Here's the two-part interview from August 3rd:

Part Two