Its not just in the E.T. movie anymore, because the 'Flying Bike' is real .... you can actually fly a bike through the air!
Engineers recently tested a flying bicycle called the F-Bike. They used a remote control to pilot the bike around in the air. The F-Bike was able to lift-off, hover in air, steer and land during its five minute test ride.
Check out the official website for F-Bike.
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The cost of school supplies can be steep. Jake T. Austin and Staples have teamed up to get supplies to students at the Boys and Girls Club of America.
Drop off school supplies at your local Staples store from June 30th to Sept 28th.
One hundred percent of donations will go to the Boys and Girls Club.
Watch Jake's video below:
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On July 1st federally subsidized student interest
loan rates are set to double.
Today concerned college students join President Obama to convince Congress to keep this from happening. Obama is seeking to lock in the interest rates for college education borrowers.
Congress' decision will effect whether students are able to get an affordable college education. Currently, many struggle to pay off college loans. This adds financial stress and the inability to live the American dream that a college education is supposed to provide. A college education is a vital asset to get a well-paying job, therefore this is not an issue to be taken lightly.
The cost of college education is a concern to students, families and the economic growth of the country as a whole.
Tell us your views on this issue.
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He never gave up and it paid off!
Arvind Mahankali beat out 11 finalist to win $30,000 in cash and prizes, plus a huge trophy for winning Scripps National Spelling Bee!
The 13-year-old from Bayside Hills, N.Y., correctly spelled "knaidel," a German word for a small mass of leavened dough. But Arvind won another prize in all of this. He'd lost in prior spelling bees for misspelling 'German' words. His determination paid off!
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Prank gone wrong!
A 17-year-old high school student was arrested for changing a classmate’s name in the school yearbook to a sexually suggestive term.
The 17-year-old was arrested May 14 after she allegedly changed a student’s last name from Mastain to “masturbate” in her school's yearbook. She's facing first-degree property damage, a felony, and harassment. The case remains under review.
Because of the prank, the school decided not to reprint over 700 yearbooks. Stickers were placed over the prank with the student’s correct last name. The school estimates that the costs of reprinting 720 yearbooks at $41,000.
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Last week the Chicago Board of Education voted to close 50 public schools. Since this announcement the city has been filled with protestors fighting for your education.
In the midst of the chaos, a young voice is capturing America's heart. Nine-year-old Asean Johnson gave a captivating speech urging the school board to invest in education and the future of the youth rather than cutting back.
“You should be investing in these schools, not closing them. You should be supporting these schools, not closing them,” Asean said amidst roaring applause. “We shall not be moved today. We’re going to city hall … We are not going down without a fight,” says Asean.
Listen to the powerful voice of a child fighting for education and our futures in the video below.
Don't let other school boards in the U.S. become convinced that shutting down schools is a viable solution in budgets cuts.
A quality education is your right.
A quality education is needed for a successful future!
Young voices must be heard!
Ask your teacher and parents how you can help!
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Student loans allow students to get an education that might not be affordable otherwise. Many take on debt for career opportunities that a college degree provides. Currently student loan debt in America hails at over one trillion dollars. Surpassing credit card debt and automobile
debt.
Yet, escalating tuition costs coupled with interest is preventing many from enjoying the quality of life that a college education was supposed to provide. Many are finding it difficult to keep up with the loan payments. Falling behind on payments and wrecking their credit as a result.
The Student Loan Fairness Act wants to help. The SLFA would forgive student debt if they have paid 10% of their discretionary income for 10 years towards their student debt. Interest rates would cap on federal student loans at 3.4%. Also, people can have their debt forgiven in 5 years for working in the public service sector.
The Student Loan Forgiveness (Fairness) Act is an attempt to help. Read more info > click here.
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You're excited about going to college. You've worked hard on your studies for years. So when you sent out college applications the last thing on your mind is getting rejected.
Then the worst has happened. You get a rejection letter! It doesn't matter if its your first choice college or the college that was last on your list...it still hurts. Your parents, teachers and friends try to cheer you up. But its kind of depressing no matter what you do.
Huffington Post just provided ten great tips to relieve some of the pain.
1) Treat it like a break-up.
Allow yourself to grieve for a day or two. Then get busy and have fun. Eat your fav dessert with a friend, go to the movies...do whatever you usually do to get over the dumps.
2) Feeling Angry? Work it out.
A great workout such as jogging, tennis, kickboxing or volleyball can help you let off some steam. Punching that volleyball over the court is a major adrenaline booster and it healthy also.
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Education is an important part of a young person’s life. Yet, a recent update indicates that our current educational system is failing
Studies find that 1 out of 4 Americans do not earn a high school degree on time. Compared to many foreign countries, we have fewer students completing college. Our students are not as adept at new technology compared to many foreign students.
To resolve this problem, its been suggested that the school year is extended from 180 days to 220 days. That we should increase teacher salaries. Several strategies have been mentioned but nothing has been done to have a major improvement on our educational system.
Do you feel that your school could be better?
What do you suggest for improvement?
The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey.
PG-13 Biography/Sport/Drama
Stars: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford & Nicole Beharie
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