Is there a person on this whole planet who doesn’t know who Bruce Lee is? Nope. Despite being known as the “strongest man ever”, he was a lot more than that.

For too many years, Hollywood’s archetypal action hero was portrayed as a towering, masculine, no-nonsense-kind of white guy that seamlessly swept aside the ‘bad guys’ always threatening to kill innocent people or destroy the world altogether.

At the same time, these 20th-century American movies also helped to create another, far more damaging cultural misrepresentation and stereotype that saw Asian men being portrayed as servants, deviants, or as far-fetched as wily and desexualized people.

It wasn’t until the late 60s of the 20^th century and the emergence of Bruce Lee – the little known American-born actor of Asian heritage – that these stereotypes were refuted and a new pop-culture was born.

Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, raised in Hong Kong and spent much of his adult life in the United States, perfectly embodies and blends the two cultures, a fact that helped his career skyrocket in the span of just a few short years.

“He was constantly shuttling across the Pacific,” La Frances Hui, an associate film curator at the Museum of Modern Art, told the NY Times.

“So if we want to think about where Bruce Lee belongs, where he came into being, it is in these transits and migrations.”

Playwright David Henry Hwang – who devoted an entire play to Lee’s life – described the actor as the first Asian man to embody all of the conventional American movie markers of masculinity.

“He creates a new archetype in the West,” he said. “The Asian-American male hero.”

Bruce Lee’s career spanned over a period of three years, during which he starred in five action packed movies that quickly propelled him to stardom. Even today, everyone still knows who Bruce Lee is.

His carefully crafted image, the lean, muscular body, stripped to the waist, was in stark contrast with the typical portrayal of Asian man as depicted in Hollywood movies preceding his rise to stardom and acted as a powerful rejection of those diminishing roles. 

“Those bodily displays made him unique: an Asian-American star whose masculinity and physical prowess were front and center, not only in the films themselves, but also on promotional posters, billboards and merchandise around the world,” wrote the NY Times in their piece dedicated to Lee’s rich legacy.

In the 1972 film “Fist of Fury” (also referred to as “The Chinese Connection”), his character is matched up against a group of more than 20 students at a martial-arts academy. They circle him before rushing in to strike, only to be stopped by a simple twitch of Lee’s hands.

You guessed it – he has to strip off his top first.

“That’s the moment when you know he’s going to start kicking ass,” said Mr Maeda, a professor at the University of Colorado who is also working on a cultural biography about the legendary actor.

Lee’s small but muscular body is often measured up against much larger, often Western, opponents, including Chuck Norris, or a Russian killer played by Robert Baker, or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in “Game of Death”.

“He has a very masculine body, and at the same time he is not a big man,” said Ms. Hui, the MoMA curator.

Lee is unquestionably the stand out performer among the martial-arts stars of his era, with his intense focus, the precision of his moves and the sheer fury of his fights – augmented by his signature screeching – forming the cornerstone of his enduring legacy that continues to live on and on.

“When he enters a fight,” Ms. Hui said, “he becomes kind of an animal.”

This legacy extends to his training, as he incorporated techniques from a wide range of disciplines, from Japanese karate to Chinese kung fu, building on the best of each.

“He ends up being a predecessor of mixed martial arts,” Mr Hwang said.

All in all, in a short period of time, Bruce Lee managed to become a legend that is unique and unmatched, even today. There has not been a single actor that has been compared to him and he was and still is, despite his vulnerable side, one of the greatest “honks” on the screens. 

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In a world where violence has been accepted more than the act of marching for peace, you rarely see someone doing something for the good of the people out of the goodness of their hearts. Doing right by society is seen as pure naivety, as was once witnessed by the righteous movements of Nelson Mandela and Mother Teresa.

In a groundbreaking act, Johnny Depp aims at buying back the ancient site the Native Americans lost back in the 1890 massacre. By buying back what was theirs to begin with, Depp hopes to makes things right for the people of the land.

While conducting an interview for The Daily Mail, Depp mentioned that he anticipates on buying back Wounded Knee Creek and dedicating it to his fellow Native Americans in honor of the massacre that occurred in 1890.

According to History, on December 29, 1890, the U.S. government annihilated 146 Sioux at Wounded Knee on the Pine Ridge reservation, located in South Dakota. As Depp mentioned that he has been told he partakes Native American roots, it is safe to say that he is emotionally attached to the people of the land, their culture, as well as the site they lost.

In the interview, he states, “It’s very sacred ground and many atrocities were committed against the Sioux there,” he said. “And in the 1970s there was a stand-off between the Feds (Federal government) and the people who should own that land. This historical land is so important to the Sioux Culture and all I want to do is buy it and give it back. Why doesn’t the government do that?”

He also stated, ‘The main thing was, “Are we doing right by the Indian? Let’s not make any mistakes here. The idea was to give back to them and to make sure that we got it right,” he said in the lengthy interview.

We cannot know for sure the real reason behind Depp’s inspiration to take such action, but can only guess that his role of Tonto in The Lone Ranger surely did encourage him quite the bit.  

To paint a clear picture of just how serious he was to give back to the Native American people something they lost long ago, Depp devoted a substantial amount of time and energy investigating about the numerous communities and what they thought about the whole idea.

Luckily, he did gain the authorization from many Native American groups before accepting the role Tonto in The Lone Ranger began. Apart from the fact that Native American blood runs through his veins, no matter how much, while filming the movie, he made sure that the people were represented in the right light.

As for the actual price of the site at Wounded Knee, it stands at $3.9 million, which is only a part of what was made at the box office from the move.  

 “I am doing my best to make that happen. It’s land they were pushed on to and then they were massacred there. It really saddens me,” he stated.

The act of purchasing the Wounded Knee land in order to show respect and honor of worship his fellow people portrays Depp’s pure dedication in correcting the wrong that occurred over a century ago. It signifies his deep and utter respect towards the Native American culture and tradition, which in turn helps raise and spread historical awareness.

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The iKeyMonitor, undoubtedly one of the best currently available in addition to being now compatible with the Nougat Android version, has just added a new feature.

The Keylogger for iphone is now functional on all iOS devices.

This new feature will record all key input on the keyboard even if what has been written is ultimately not sent.

A Keylogger for Iphone, what is it?

The Keylogger for iphone option is free for all customers with a Premium or Extreme subscription.

This feature will record absolutely anything typed on the keyboard in applications supported by spyware.

Save all, that means both messages, emails, but also passwords and other identifiers and even the text that has been deleted.

Keylogger for iphone is therefore very useful for both parents and employers. The option allows you to know at a glance the actual use of an application, what was said or not.

How does such an option work?

Whenever a key is typed into a supported application, for example Facebook, WhatsApp, Line or SMS, the Keylogger for iphone option records typing. All keystrokes are then listed in a dedicated file sent to your online account.

In addition, a search function is also incorporated. Just enter the selected keyword, the filter will then sort all the data to give you the relevant information you are looking for.

What is the utility for the Keylogger option?

What is the use of such an option? Here are some uses.

For employers, the Keylogger for iphone option ensures that employees do not violate professional secrecy. The option makes it possible to ensure that the confidential information is not disclosed, at least not in this way.

For parents, the option will monitor their child’s activity on the web. Excellent for knowing the content of their conversation. Essential to ensure that they communicate appropriately.

Excellent for checking that they do not come into contact with strangers and start telling nonsense. Essential to protect them from many threats. With Keylogger, parents can respond quickly if the need arises.

The Keylogger function for iPhone is very useful for personal use. The feature will indeed allow to save his own passwords and identifiers in a secure way.

Not always easy indeed to hold them all. Better, in case of disputes with a customer or supplier, keep what has been seized can be very useful.

Finally, since the deleted and finally non-sent texts are also recorded, you can know the ulterior motives. What your children or collaborators would have liked to say but did not dare

For those who didn’t know, the lines on your wrist can hold a lot of information about your life and your future. They can tell how healthy you are, what kind of personality you have and they can even tell what your future holds. They can even tell how hard or easy your economic situation might be in your future.  

Yes, this means that you can learn a lot about yourself only by examining the lines on your wrist! Many people have only two lines, but there are some who have four lines on their wrist.

Even if you have only two lines, you can still find meaning in their shape and thickness. So let’s see what each line says about you and your future.

 1. The first line

The first line is one of the most important ones. You can see it when moving your wrist up and down. The average person has at least two or three separate lines near the palm wrist. The first one can indicate how healthy and active a person is. So don’t waste time – check your first line right away.

Strong and continuous line means strong health during the whole life and therefore a long life. Cracked line that breaks at some points means you should definitely think about lifestyle changes!

If your line is cracked more than two or three times, it means you have unfulfilled dreams in one way or another. Check your first line and if it is not strong and perfect, don’t waste your time. You can always get matters in your own hands and do something about it. So if your first line is not perfect, waste no more time and start a healthier diet and do some exercise. 

2. The second line

Almost everyone has at least two lines. Going from the palm down the second line indicates that you will find happiness and success in life, but only if it is strong and unbroken all the way.

So if your second line is well defined, luxurious life, lots of money and good life are written in your future. If your second line is strong, life will be keen on you, and you will have relaxed economic situation through life. Cracks and breaks indicate financial difficulties.

However, if your second line is not perfect you are the one still in control and simple lifestyle changes can set you back on the happiness track in life. With this information in hand you can change from misery to luxury with your own actions. Hard work always pays off. 

3. The third line

Not everyone has a third line. Actually, most of the people have only two lines. In case you have it, the third line indicates tremendous control over the people in your life regardless whether home or at work. Of course, this is the case only if the line is strong and well defined. 

The third line is the one that says that you are a remarkable person and a strong individual. Maybe this sounds a little bit bossy, but it is the truth. Anyway, you have the control over your emotions and your own actions.

So if you are not into bossy lifestyle no need to worry, just remember you are in control of your own life. On the other hand if your third line is not as perfect and strong, you might be more susceptible to control from someone who has a perfect strong line. Now when you know this you can easily get on top, and never let a person with a strong third line boss you around. 

4. The occasional fourth line

The fourth line is very rare. Sometimes, it’s good to have it, but not always. Having a fourth line means you will have a long life with lots of children. Actually, it’s down to personal preference. For some people, lifestyle with a lots of kids is a good thing, while for others it’s a burden.

Anyway, be prepared for what’s coming if you have a strong fourth line. Again, you are the one that controls every aspect of your own life, so if you are not into children and yet you have a strong fourth line, you are the one who makes the choice.

It’s important to remember that even if your lines are bent or broken you still have complete control over your life. You are in control of your happiness, and how many positive or negative things will happen in your life. Check your lines to see a glimpse of what the future holds for you, get prepared, and make a plan on how to change your life into the lifestyle you prefer.  

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Some of you might remember the old troll dolls with their bright hairstyles in every color of the rainbow created in the 1960s. Well, they are coming back in the shape of Donald Trump!

Ex-Disney sculptor Chuck Williams first introduced The Official World’s Greatest Troll Sculpt on Facebook and from the positive response, he decided to start a Fundraiser crowdfunding. The Donald Trump troll doll can be seen naked (so you can dress it yourself), and gripping a mobile phone (probably to send angry tweets or to call Russia).

Williams says that “the figure is 4.75″ tall without hair and 4″ wide from fingertip to fingertip. Larger than the trolls from the 60’s but shorter than the trolls from the 90’s.”

The Fundraiser aim of $38,000 has been exceeded by far, currently being at $366,766 with over 8000 backers and with 15 days to go!

On the platform, Williams says, “This figure is near and dear to me and thankfully it seems to have brought a smile to all sides of the political spectrum.

The response has taken me a little by surprise!! I am very grateful to have made so many people happy with this sculpture.”

Concerning the possibility of a negative reaction, Williams has an answer: “This pretty clearly falls under parody and is considered fair use.

Political cartoons, sculpture and parody are as old as politicians! But lets not jinx this! Just sayin’.”

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