The Lit Motors C-1 Gyroscope Bike

Design is a vision, and there a thousand of new futuristic motorcycles designs out there, but very few become a reality.  To transform one of this ideas to a motorcycle that would be good enough for the market, takes a lot of time, dedication, and finance, but the Lit Motors has taken this challenge with the C-1 Gyroscope Bike.

Lit Motors Inc. is a start-up company founded by Daniel K. Kim in 2010 and designs the fully electric, two wheeled vehicle with the patent design of gyroscopically stabilizer that prevent the motorcycle/vehicle to tilt or fall, even with minor crashes.

C-1 gives you the exciting thrill of a motorcycle, but you get the safety of a car.

The Lit Motors C-1 Gyroscope Bike has an Aerodynamic Design for efficient high-speed travel. It has the comfort of a car by being fully enclosed and protective of any elements, climate control and a premium sound system. The motorcycle is affordable to people with a $24, 000 US dollars price tag. 

The production was set to start this 2014, but there hasn’t been any production timeline yet. The motorcycle is perfect for one driver or a couple, most of the times, we only used our transportation to go to work, or small errands, and we only use one seat. The C-1 Gyroscope Motorcycle has an amazing design, is sustainable, affordable, and has a great futuristic look, making it a perfect option. We hope to see this product everywhere in the near future. 

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Be a Hunger Hero! Help End Child Hunger with the UCF Hunger Project

There is a growing crisis in America. 1 out of 6 people in America face hunger, 1 out of every 4 kids in America faces food insecurity, meaning they don’t know how long their food resources would last and if they could get more in the future. 17 million kids live in US homes with food insecurity and 10 million of those children are under the age of 6. Children are skipping meals or full days without food, affecting their daily lives, growth, the way they react psychological, socially, and their learning education.

This could happen to any family and it could be happening closer than you think. In some families the bread winner has lost his or her job, and struggles to find a new one with the same pay scale. Others are working 40 hours a week, but it’s not enough to cover living expenses. Children are the future of the country, and it is the morals thing to make a change, that will benefit society as well as economics, as these children will be future leaders to the world.

An organization taking a stand on this issue is “Feeding Children Everywhere,” a non-profit organization that empowers people to assemble healthy meals for hungry children, providing the healthiest meals possible for children and families in the US and around the world. 

The non-profit organizes “Hunger projects” in the community to gather and pack food to be shipped for those who need. In the event, Volunteers come together in assembly lines to hand package healthy meals and bring hope and love to children anywhere in the world. The project gets people excited and interested to make a difference, to give back to the local community and the globe, working for a greater good, and be empowered to be someone great!

University of Central Florida is organizing a Hunger Project with “Feeding Children Everywhere” to help reach the goal o 12,000 meals that will be sent to Haiti. The event will take place in the Student Union Cape Florida Ballroom on April 11^th from 1 to 2 PM.

For more information, contact Emily Simpson at vucfrelief@ucf.edu or to learn the different ways you can bring your community together to make a difference in the lives of hungry children, visit www.feedingchildreneverywhere.com for more information.

By Christian Gabriel

@ChrisGariel20

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I Stand With Kesha

There has been a media storm over the Kesha case against Dr. Luke, her music producer. A lot of the fans, the media, and celebrities are rooting for Kesha to gain back her freedom, after allegedly Dr. Luke has been mentally, physically, and sexually abusing the artist for years.

In February 19, 2016 Kesha was denied her injunction against the producer.  Images of her sobbing after the verdict surfed the media, creating an outrage among people. The case states that Dr. Luke has threatened Kesha and her family, as well drugged her.  In recent days, Dr. Luke tried to set a lawsuit against Kesha’s Mom, Pebe Sebert, and her manager, Jack Rovner, arguing that they had made defamatory claims, extorted him, and they were trying to break Kesha’s contract. The judge dropped the lawsuit.

Kesha was denied of her injunction and freedom from her alleged abuser, and contract with Sony Music. The artist is not able to record with any other company unless she records 8 more albums with her and Dr. Luke.  This is an important case in society, as women who have been abused, try to come forward and fight their abusers but in some cases the government blames the victim and there is no justice served.

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People has taken a stand and they are boycotting Sony music, by stopping to buy any more products of them until they free her. Thousands of people have signed a petition and agreement to boycott one of the music giants in Change.org

The petitions states “By signing this petition to boycott Sony you stand against their manipulative and money hungry acts and refuse to buy music/products from a band that abuses their artist like this!”

The topic has become a trendy social media news where people are sharing their thoughts and support to Kesha, using the hash tags #FreeKesha #IStandWithKesha. Celebrities have come forward expressing their thoughts and support to their artist, including Kelly Clarkson who has worked with Dr. Luke before. Taylor swift donated $250,000 to Kesha for her legal battle costs against the producer.

You can sign the petitions to take a stand against Sony and joins thousands to support women’s rights and Kesha in change.org

By Christian Gabriel

@ChrisGabriel20

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What social media should I use? Social media trends

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What social media should I use? Social media trends - Top 5 social media sites to use.

Can you imagine that over a decade ago people didn’t had social media? There was a time where you didn’t had to update everyone you knew with what you are doing or what you were eating. Well times has changed, and now there are multiple sites to choose from; and as a social norm, you must have a way to stay connected online. People use social media to connect with old friends, re-unite with lost family members, businesses stay connected with customers and keep them engaged, professionals connect with future possible employers, and more. Technology is rapidly evolving, and there is always a new site trying to beat the rest, and some will accomplish it, but others will just fade away. There is something for everyone, but which one should you have? Which of the hundreds new options should you choose?

Facebook:

Facebook gets the crown! It is the top social media network on the market, and it was one of the pioneers in the social media trend. The company gets an estimate 1.59 billion monthly active users monthly and 1 billion logins per day. Facebook is used basically by everyone, from family and friends, to businesses, and stay connected to your favorite artist. Although because of the big popularity, some of the younger users has shifted or opted for other sites because it is not considered as hip or up-to-the-minute as it used to be before. The social media site is considered more personal, as it is used mostly to stay connected with family and friends.

Twitter: 

It is a network of news and ideas in a form of microblogging in 140 characters or less. The website is mainly used to get quick news, and stays connected with influencers, politicians, artists, etc. Read the trendiest topics in the world and important messages from these important people.

Linkedln:

It is a professional Facebook, where users connect with business people and employers creating their own network. From getting reviews and references from people you have worked in the past, to putting your resume an experience online.

Instagram:

It is one of the most popular social networks for photo sharing online.  It allows you take photos or record small videos on your phone, and post them on your social media within seconds. It is one of the trendiest social media platforms, and a lot of the teen and young adults have move to this site for a more up-to-the-minute social media.

Google +:

Google has dominated mostly everything online, and it was to expect that they would come up with their own social media, which is Google +.  Unfortunately, this is a lot similar to Facebook, with the only difference of posting as groups instead of your entire network. If you have some type of Google account (Youtube, Gmail,etc) you need to have a gmail to use the other platforms. In a way, they force you to have an account. The positive for this network, is that it helps you in the SEO of your blog or business. It shows Google a more branding aspect, and users can find you easier.

Other trendy extra options worth mentioning are Vine and Snapchat, which a lot of the younger generations are moving to. They are for sharing small funny videos with other people online. There are multiple more, and there is always new websites that come in beta, but it’s hard to have them all because you need to maintained and keep a social media reputation in the, so select the ones that goes mostly to your generation and target population. 

By Christian Gabriel

@ChrisGabriel20

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Orlando, not just fantasy but a world of culture - Places to enjoy arts and culture in Orlando

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Orlando, not just fantasy but a world of culture - Places to enjoy arts and culture in Orlando

Orlando is one of the top touristic destinations in the US, filled with entertainment and tourism options for the entire family; after all this is the home of Walt Disney World and Universal studios, But there is so much more that Central Florida has to offer. Orlando is big on the arts and culture. The community is filled with art entrepreneurs and supporters, and as the city keeps on growing, the arts and cultural keeps on developing as well.

Here are some of the best options that Orlando can offer the community, places to enjoy the art and culture of Orlando:

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Film

Orlando is pretty big on film, they have multiple colleges and universities that teach film, from Valencia College that offers a more technical degree, to Full Sail know for the technology and expensive equipment they use to teach their students.

Central Florida has the Enzian Theater, a non-profit art house movie theater where the big film festivals are hosted, like the Florida Film Festival and the Orlando Film Festival. The atmosphere is way different comparing to your local movie theater; it has a bar out side surrounded by trees. Inside, the movie theatergoers sit in around tables where they enjoy drinks and have dinner. All the films are considered art films, retro, or independent.

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Theater & Performing arts

Orlando, as many of the other big cities, get the Broadway Across America’s plays where big Broadway shows come to town and play locally, but it also has multiple community theaters. The community theaters organizations are very impressive to watch, especially because the level of quality in there shows are excellent and very exciting to watch, from great art direction and acting, to even having special effects on stage.  Most of local theaters are non-profit organizations, and a lot of the people are volunteer, but the actors and people involved have an amazing talent, and there skill level is exceptional, thanks to the many colleges and universities close by with students trying to gain experience as interns. You also get a lot of professionals involved in the play who work at the theme parks, with people of the best knowledge and experience in show business, all for an average of $20 a ticket.

Some of the best local theaters in town are the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, The Mad Cow Theater, and The Downtown Theater.

Orlando is also home to the Orlando Ballet, started in 1974 and is one of the most prestigious ballet organizations in the state; and The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra that plays over 100 performances per year.

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Art

There are numerous of art galleries throughout Central Florida, from museums to art expositions. One of the most notorious museums in Orlando is the Orlando Museum of Art, who hosts the most prominent exhibitions, and presents to the public 10 to 12 exhibitions on-site and 13 exhibitions off-site. The OMA (Orlando Museum of Arts) founded in 1924, has the purpose to continue the growth of Florida, ardent community support of the arts and as a leading cultural institution in the region, and it has by enriching the cultural life of Florida and providing excellence in the visual arts.

Another great place to recommend is the City Arts Factory in the Downtown Arts District of Orlando; this is the largest collective of art galleries, which showcases an infusion of international artwork with local projects.

All through out Central Florida, and many different seasons through the year, there are multiple different art festivals, some of the most notorious are the Orlando Art Festival Spring, The Maitland Art Festival Fall, Uptown Altamonte Art Expo, or the Winter park Sidewalk Art Festival. The eye-catching art festivals are all unique in their own way, and they showcase the most prominent emerging artists of Florida and around the globe.

Orlando is a rich place for culture and arts, and this is just the start for what Orlando has in plan; there no signs of stopping for “The City Beautiful” and they will keep on growing. Recently, Orlando just opened the Dr. Phillips Center for the performing arts in Downtown Orlando, which features a 2,700-seat Broadway theater, a 1,700-seat acoustic hall for ballet, operas and orchestral performances, and a 300-seat venue for smaller functions. Another future project that is coming along in Orlando is the Creative Village, a mixed used architectural project that will featured all the needs to “live, learn, work, and play.”  Orlando is growing faster in many different directions, from tourism, medical, business, arts and culture; we will just have to wait and see, how this fast growing city keeps making a stand and innovate in the world of culture.

By Christian Gabriel, Sensescope Editor

@ChrisGabriel20

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Micro Theater Miami, Trendy arts and hip atmosphere

Miami is known for the night life and trendy vibe, with great beaches and social atmosphere, but also for the arts and culture of the city. Places like Wynwood, Lincoln road, South Beach and Art Deco District, just to name a few, makes the city a beautiful and artistic contemporary cultural hub.  There is a hidden place, that mostly locals know, and you should add it to your list of “must do’s” in Miami, this is the Micro Theater of Miami.

Following the tiny home movements, the place is a venue of several small theaters that reaches a maximum capacity of up to 15 spectators per showing and the show runs for 10 to 15 minutes.  The several theaters are shipping containers painted with stylish and fashionable arts and graphics that give a hip and sophisticated vibe.  After the show, you can socialize in an outdoor bar with a garden atmosphere and enjoy drinks, as well as food, until you wait for another show. The company describes it as “A constellation of actors that present great texts all year round..”

The Micro Theater Miami is done with the Knight Foundation and the CCEMiami (The Spanish Cultural Center), so most of the shows are in Spanish, but there are some English show alternatives. The theater has the option of “Primetime,” 7 plays in scene and 6 showing of each from Thursday through Saturday, from 8p.m. to 11p.m. The second option is for “Golfa” or more late night showings and a excellent night life, with 6 plays in scene and showing from 11p.m. to 1a.m. Fridays to Saturdays, and Sundays from 7p.m. to 10 a.m.

Benefits of assisting these performances are that you don’t know which famous actors can appear or come out of this theater. Because of the high production of telenovelas in Miami, there are a lot of the actors that take Micro Theater Miami as a hobby or a way to exercise their talents, and keep enhancing their performance in acting. As a spectator you will be surprised to see some recognized talents from Spanish television.

The place is located in 1490 Biscayne Blvd. in the downtown area of Miami. Check out their current shows and their description at www.microtheatermiami.com

by Christian Gabriel

@ChrisGabriel20

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