Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee
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Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee
Chinese name 李小龍 (Traditional)
Chinese name 李小龙 (Simplified)
Pinyin Lǐ Xiǎolóng (Mandarin)
Jyutping lei5 siu2 lung4 (Cantonese)
Birth name Lee Jun-fan
李振藩 (Chinese)
Lǐ Zhènfān (Mandarin)
lei5 zan3 faan4 (Cantonese)
Ancestry Shunde, Guangdong, China
Origin Hong Kong
Born 27 November 1940(1940-11-27)
San Francisco, California, USA
Died 20 July 1973(1973-07-20) (aged 32)
Hong Kong
Resting place Seattle, Washington, USA
Lakeview Cemetery
Occupation Martial arts instructor, actor, philosopher, film director, screenwriter, and martial arts founder
Years active 1941–1973
Spouse(s) Linda Emery (born 1945) (1964–1973)
Children Brandon Lee (1965–1993)
Shannon Lee (born 1969)
Parents Lee Hoi-chuen (1901–1965)
Grace Ho
Official Website Bruce Lee Foundation
Bruce Lee official website
Awards[show]
Hong Kong Film Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award[1]
1994
Golden Horse Awards
Best Mandarin Film
1972 Fist of Fury[1]
Special Jury Award
1972 Fist of Fury

Bruce Lee (born Lee Jun-fan 27 November 1940 – 20 July 1973) was a Chinese American[2] and Hong Kong actor,[3] martial arts instructor,[4] philosopher, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and founder of the Jeet Kune Do martial arts movement. He is considered one of the most influential martial artists of the 20th century, and a cultural icon.[5]

Lee was born in San Francisco, California in the United States, to parents of Hong Kong heritage but raised in Hong Kong until his late teens. Upon reaching the age of 18, Lee emigrated to the United States to claim his U.S. Citizenship[6] and receive his higher education. It was during this time he began teaching martial arts, which soon led to film and television roles.

His Hong Kong and Hollywood-produced films elevated the traditional Hong Kong martial arts film to a new level of popularity and acclaim, and sparked a major surge of interest in Chinese martial arts in the West in the 1970s. The direction and tone of his films changed and influenced martial arts and martial arts films in Hong Kong and the rest of the world as well. He is noted for his roles in five feature-length films, Lo Wei's The Big Boss (1971) and Fist of Fury (1972); Way of the Dragon (1972), directed and written by Lee; Warner Brothers' Enter the Dragon (1973), directed by Robert Clouse; and The Game of Death (1978), directed by Lee.

Lee became an iconic figure known throughout the world and remains very popular among Asian audience and in particular among the Chinese, as he portrayed Chinese nationalism through his films.[7] While Lee initially trained in Wing Chun, he later rejected well-defined martial art styles, favouring instead to utilise useful techniques from various sources in the spirit of his personal martial arts philosophy he dubbed Jeet Kune Do (The Way of the Intercepting Fist).

Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
For the British arsonist, see Bruce George Peter Lee.
Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee
Chinese name 李小龍 (Traditional)
Chinese name 李小龙 (Simplified)
Pinyin Lǐ Xiǎolóng (Mandarin)
Jyutping lei5 siu2 lung4 (Cantonese)
Birth name Lee Jun-fan
李振藩 (Chinese)
Lǐ Zhènfān (Mandarin)
lei5 zan3 faan4 (Cantonese)
Ancestry Shunde, Guangdong, China
Origin Hong Kong
Born 27 November 1940(1940-11-27)
San Francisco, California, USA
Died 20 July 1973(1973-07-20) (aged 32)
Hong Kong
Resting place Seattle, Washington, USA
Lakeview Cemetery
Occupation Martial arts instructor, actor, philosopher, film director, screenwriter, and martial arts founder
Years active 1941–1973
Spouse(s) Linda Emery (born 1945) (1964–1973)
Children Brandon Lee (1965–1993)
Shannon Lee (born 1969)
Parents Lee Hoi-chuen (1901–1965)
Grace Ho
Official Website Bruce Lee Foundation
Bruce Lee official website
Awards[show]
Hong Kong Film Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award[1]
1994
Golden Horse Awards
Best Mandarin Film
1972 Fist of Fury[1]
Special Jury Award
1972 Fist of Fury

Bruce Lee (born Lee Jun-fan 27 November 1940 – 20 July 1973) was a Chinese American[2] and Hong Kong actor,[3] martial arts instructor,[4] philosopher, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and founder of the Jeet Kune Do martial arts movement. He is considered one of the most influential martial artists of the 20th century, and a cultural icon.[5]

Lee was born in San Francisco, California in the United States, to parents of Hong Kong heritage but raised in Hong Kong until his late teens. Upon reaching the age of 18, Lee emigrated to the United States to claim his U.S. Citizenship[6] and receive his higher education. It was during this time he began teaching martial arts, which soon led to film and television roles.

His Hong Kong and Hollywood-produced films elevated the traditional Hong Kong martial arts film to a new level of popularity and acclaim, and sparked a major surge of interest in Chinese martial arts in the West in the 1970s. The direction and tone of his films changed and influenced martial arts and martial arts films in Hong Kong and the rest of the world as well. He is noted for his roles in five feature-length films, Lo Wei's The Big Boss (1971) and Fist of Fury (1972); Way of the Dragon (1972), directed and written by Lee; Warner Brothers' Enter the Dragon (1973), directed by Robert Clouse; and The Game of Death (1978), directed by Lee.

Lee became an iconic figure known throughout the world and remains very popular among Asian audience and in particular among the Chinese, as he portrayed Chinese nationalism through his films.[7] While Lee initially trained in Wing Chun, he later rejected well-defined martial art styles, favouring instead to utilise useful techniques from various sources in the spirit of his personal martial arts philosophy he dubbed Jeet Kune Do (The Way of the Intercepting Fist).

You Tired

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Lavender Seeds

How to Grow

Lavender From Seeds
SOW INDOORS then TRANSPLANT
Days to germination 14-21.
Cover seed lightly, then transplant when all danger of frost is past-12-18" apart.
Plant lavender in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil with a pH between 6.7 and 7.3.
Lavender is a natural choice for any herb garden. The cool, gray-green foliage is a nice contrast against its own flowers and also dark green herbs and other plants. Lavender also grows quite well in containers. In the Deep South, you might prefer planting lavender in containers, as it benefits from better drainage and air circulation. While the plants thrive in arid Western climates, they are usually considered annuals in the South.
Set out transplants in an open area with full sun and good air circulation. You can add builder’s sand to the soil before planting to increase drainage, which is vital because lavender will not tolerate excessive soil moisture or humidity. To further improve drainage, plant lavender in a raised bed, along a wall, or near the top of a slope. In an herb or perennial bed, ensure good drainage by planting lavender on a small mound.

Lavender flowers bloom in summer; you can clip faded blooms to encourage continued blooming throughout the warm season. Prune lightly to promote branching, especially in spring once the plants show new growth.

Sprinkle bone meal or other phosphorus-rich fertilizer around each plant in the fall to make it stronger and more winter hardy. Work the fertilizer into the first inch of soil, or let the rain soak it in.

Remember that lavender needs good drainage and good air circulation. Do not over-water, and allow the soil to dry before watering again.
In heat and humidity fungus can attack the plants, turning the leaves brown. This is almost impossible to avoid in really humid climates, but you can minimize the problem by mulching with pebbles or sprinkling sand around the base of the plant for faster evaporation at the base. If you cut the blooms, trim in a way that thins the plant a bit, leaving it open for better air circulation.

Harvest lavender stems at any time by cutting them from the plant. However, avoid clipping more than every third stem to keep the plant looking full. Flowers will keep their perfume for months when you harvest just before they are entirely open. To dry flowers, gather a bunch of stems and hang them upside-down in a dark, well-ventilated place to preserve color and keep the stems from molding.

Fresh flowers may be used in sauces, marinades, and desserts.
Handle fragile dried blossoms with care and use them in potpourri, sachets, and crafts.

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