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Bruce Lee (1940–1973)




Bruce Lee (Born Lee Jun-fan - Lee Hsiao Lung), was born in San Fransisco in November 1940 the son of a famous Chinese opera singer. Bruce moved to Hong Kong when he soon became a child star in the growing Eastern film industry. His first film was called The birth of Mankind, his last film which was uncompleted at the time of his death in 1973 was called Game of Death. Bruce was a loner and was constantly getting himself into fights, with this in mind he looked towards Kung Fu as a way of disciplining himself. The famous Yip Men taught Bruce his basic skills, but it was not long before he was mastering the master. Yip Men was acknowledged to be one of the greatest authorities on the subject of Wing Chun a branch of the Chinese Martial Arts. Bruce mastered this before progressing to his own style of Jeet Kune Do.



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At the age of 19 Bruce left Hong Kong to study for a degree in philosophy at the University of Washington in America. It was at this time that he took on a waiter's job and also began to teach some of his skills to students who would pay. Some of the Japanese schools in the Seattle area tried to force Bruce out, and there was many confrontations and duels fought for Bruce to remain.


He met his wife Linda at the University he was studying. His Martial Arts school flourished and he soon graduated. He gained some small roles in Hollywood films - Marlowe- etc, and some major stars were begging to be students of the Little Dragon. James Coburn, Steve McQueen and Lee Marvin to name but a few. He regularly gave displays at exhibitions, and it was during one of these exhibitions that he was spotted by a producer and signed up to do The Green Hornet series. The series was quite successful in the States - but was a huge hit in Hong Kong. Bruce visited Hong Kong in 1968 and he was overwhelmed by the attention he received from the people he had left. 


He once said on a radio program if the price was right he would do a movie for the Chinese audiences. He returned to the States and completed some episodes of Longstreet. He began writing his book on Jeet Kune Do at roughly the same time. 


Back in Hong Kong producers were desperate to sign Bruce for a Martial Arts film, and it was Raymond Chow the head of Golden Harvest who produced The Big Boss. The rest as they say is history.


Extra Information
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Lee
http://www.allbrucelee.com
http://www.brucelee.com (official website)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000045 (Bruce Lee - IMDb - List of Movies)
Bruce Lee - Videos and Picture Gallery 

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10 Fastest Animals On The Planet




This is one of those questions we would most likely answer by mainly mentioning something like big cats. They may seem the fastest, from what we see in the movies. Are they really the fastest of creatures? Can they outrun all other animals? Biologists have given us their information so that you can test your knowledge by what they have discovered. Each animal was added based on studies of the animals, and the actual speeds known to be achieved by their species. Look at those who are listed, and see if you are really an expert on the subject of the fastest animals on the planet.


Cheetah




Number one is pretty easy to guess. The Cheetah has been clocked at going as much as 75 miles per hour. It makes them the fastest animal on the planet without any debate.


Marlin




Some might not have included fish in their list. However, the Marlin can reach speeds of 68 miles per hour in the water. For their huge size, this is an amazing speed.


Sailfish




This member of the fish species that can move incredibly fast. Smaller than Marlin, they still can reach speeds of 68 miles per hour in the ocean. That is something we probably don’t give much thought to, when thinking of fast creatures.


Pronghorn Antelope




Ironically, despite their name, they are not actually an antelope. They are a special mammal known as an antilocapridae and they are found in North America. Their slender bodies can reach speeds of 61 miles per hour.


Swordfish




The Swordfish is a cold blooded creature with organs that specifically work to keep its eyes and heart warm. Living in the northwest Pacific they have been able to swim as fast as 60 miles per hour.


Wildebeest




Sometimes, called a gnu, they live in Africa. A fully grown adult Wildebeest can weigh in excess of 500 pounds. This doesn’t affect their speed. Some have been clocked running as fast as 50 miles per hour.


Lion




They aren’t quite as fast as the Cheetahs, but they do still make the list. We are most familiar with them in zoos or movies. Much larger and heavier than the sleek Cheetah, the Lion can still reach speeds of 50 miles per hour.


Thomson’s Gazelle




There are many different species of Gazelles. The Thomson’s Gazelle is considered one of the most popular of them. Its sleek and muscular body has been known to reach speeds of 50 miles per hour.


Wahoo




A fish that can be found in the waters of the Caribbean and Central American. It is also known as an Ono and Peto. Very popular with sports fishermen the Wahoo can swim as fast as 47 miles per hour.


Yellowfin Tuna




Found in tropical and subtropical seas they can be as big as 440 pounds. Often they swim within 300 feet of the surface. Sometimes called Ahi Tuna they can reach speeds of 46 miles per hour.


Who would have imagined some of the fastest animals on the planet were fish? What a wonderful fact to know and be able to share with others when you are at a party, or in small talk. Won’t they be impressed?


Sourcehttp://www.satelliteinternetservice.org/blog/2011/10-fastest-animals-on-the-planet/



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10 Animals That Can Think




The animals on the planet that are considered to be the smartest and would naturally think the fastest are probably not as much of a surprise as some might think. They often are the ones we know the best, although some could be unexpected. Which ones would you put on the list? Maybe you have some thoughts on the creatures before reading the list. Now you compare what you know with what the experts say. See how well your opinions match up with those who supposedly have knowledge on the subject. Here are the ten animals they say fall into this category.


Chimpanzees




Was this your first choice? Probably not that amazing they are listed as number one. This is based on studies done of their behavior and activities that demonstrate how they function.


Dolphins




Number two would also be a normal expected choice. Everyone has seen them in movies and heard of their intelligence. Flipper deserves to be placed on the list and rightfully since they truly are smart enough to be number two.


Elephants




There are many sayings associated with elephants, and they certainly have demonstrated abilities for thinking that gives them a spot on the list. We can remember it next time we see one at the zoo.


Ants




We might have not thought about Ants and their brains very much. Still they have shown themselves to be organized and very committed to their purposes in a way that reveals their intelligence.


Crows/Ravens




These are considered the most intelligent of all the bird species. They both function in ways that show how they can react quickly to many situations. It puts them at the top of the aviary list for their brains.


Parrots




Just behind the crows and ravens are the parrots. They have the capacity to remember and repeat complicated phrases. It conveys that quickness in their response to vocal stimulation.


Cephalopods




They are more commonly known as Octopus. We might not encounter them, like we would other animals, enough to appreciate why they would be on the list. Still it is based on fact, and they are here because they deserve to be from how they think.


Dogs




They are called “man’s best friend,” by accident. Their communication and social skills make them very adaptable and allows them to be expressive in their actions.


Whales




As the largest of creatures they are also among the smartest. Their size doesn’t impede on them having their own special ways of communicating that we still don’t completely understand.


Pigs




Some might be amazed to see the pig on this list. Yet they have revealed abilities to learn and even be housetrained that show how they are a quick learner.


How did you do? Did you pick all ten correctly? If you didn’t you probably are not the only one who learned something new. Whether you did or not at least you may be able to impress a friend or two with the answers.


Sourcehttp://www.internetproviders.net/blog/2011/10-animals-that-think-at-high-speeds/


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Best Places to Find Coast Flashlights Online

The want for LED flashlights has been escalating as awareness for power-performance and utilizing "greener" technological innovation is fast growing.

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LED flashlights are a great investment for their longevity, quality and excellent brightness. The brightness element is measured in Lumens. You need to wonder, "What is a Lumen?" Lumen is in fact the measure of light output from a equipment these kinds of as a torch or flashlight or any other light-emitting device. In accordance to internet definition -- A lumen is a unit of standard measurement applied to describe how a lot light is contained in a selected spot. The up coming query that would arise is that of LUX and its function while seeking for LED flash lights. Lux is just the throw of light - distance covered somewhat than the brightness by itself.

It is essential to fully grasp the distinction involving lux and lumens. Let us consider an example: A place of your house obtaining a fluorescent light fixture, which provides you 12000 lumens output to brighten the place, this is equivalent to the illuminance of 500 lux. If you want to brighten a warehouse, which is at least 10-12 instances the dimension of that area, you would will need 12 this sort of bulbs. This proves that to brighten a more substantial location to get the identical stage of lux (500), you would demand a big quantity of lumens.

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The lumen value in LED flash light varies by versions. When deciding on an LED flashlight, its sensible use would determine the range of lumens needed for the buyer.

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Other than these vital aspects, one particular need to also note that some makers state the unit of watts for brightness. LED flas hlight units could state 10-80 lumens per watt, the place it is claimed that 30 lumens is 1 watt. In such circumstances, make the conversion oneself and check out the amount of lumens before generating the obtain. Some of the premium flashlights have various configurations for brightness thus conserving energy and battery daily life. They have the likely of currently being best items in the retail market place.

Batteries that are the power resource to the LED flash light products must preferably be AA or AA that are straightforward to find for consumers. Gadgets acquiring specialized batteries may possibly not have a wonderful offering point as they will be complicated to locate. Making a be aware of these points, you could listing goods that qualify these ailments and put them on your internet site to enable frequent motion of items.