Central Illinois electric vehicle team Illuminati Motor Works needs your votes to win the EVTV.me Build Your Dream conversion contest. Here is video of Kevin Smith talking about IMW's plans of converting a 1978 Gremlin to an all electric vehicle that can go up to 130 MPH for a 150 mile range on one charge.

Vote for IMW until the end of August online at:

http://www.IlluminatiMotorWorks.com

or

http://www.projectooc.com/evtv/finalist_review.php?finalist=finalist10

Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7q3bWEvl7o

Paul Joseph Watson
Prison Planet.com
Thursday, July 21, 2011
A new promotional video released by the Department of Homeland Security characterizes white middle class Americans as the most likely terrorists, as Big Sis continues its relentless drive to cement the myth that mad bombers are hiding around every corner, when in reality Americans are just as likely to be killed by lightning strikes or peanut allergies.

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Unclear of the origins of this video, but the reactions of the tribal people seemingly making first contact with white people is quite fascinating and something that can be a teaching moment for how critical we all should be in every situations we find ourselves.

Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyLvdm1JXsg

Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt_Coqumaio

July 12, 2011 - Members of AFSCME gathered at several places around the state to picket Governor Pat Quinn's decision to withhold raises to 30,000 state workers. Governor Quinn says the General Assembly did not appropriate the necessary funds but AFSCME says he could have asked for appropriations later in the year to make up for the raises that were agreed upon through collective bargaining. Currently and arbitrator is reviewing both sides of the argument.

Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HizuKBkht5Q

June 8, 2011

Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford's office is opening the state vault to the public for tours. It once housed the states cash and valuables but now the vault holds the public's unclaimed property that can be redeemed by contacting the Treasurer's office. To take tours of the vault, call 217-558-4796 or email sjohnson@treasurer.state.il.us

Vault tours are available July 11th through the 15th.

Filmed and edited by Greg Bishop

Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1YqPGCqbB8

From WMAYNews on YouTube

For the Independence Day holiday weekend in Springfield, Illinois, the World War II era B-17 will be available to the public for tours and for flights. Many World War II veterans come see the the re-vamped aircraft "Aluminum Overcast" and the emotions and memories come pouring out, according to the pilots. For more details about the plane and about reserving your spot this weekend call 920-371-2244 or visit http://www.b17.org

Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoWj-6NR4O0

From Russia Today

The Greek government has voted in favour of a new round of austerity cuts - securing the next multi-billion instalement of cash from the EU and staving off a default. But furious protesters have reacted violently to the vote, with battles between police and demonstrators continuing just meters from Parliament. Scenes from downtown Athens resemble a warzone - as protesters fought with riot squads amid volleys of tear gas. Hundreds of thousands of people nationwide walked off their jobs for a two day strike against the austerity cuts