The Shang and Zhou dynasties (c.1650-771 BC)

These are the first two dynasties from which written records survive. The Shang and Zhou are some of the earliest civilizations in East Asia from which values emerged that eventually the Chinese would share with the Japanese, Vietnamese and Koreans. Confucius (551-479 BC) even said that his own teachings tried to ‘follow Zhou’ namely the recorded actions of the Zhou that emphasized courtesy and uprightness. Confucius drew on these sources to create his moral code for ‘all under heaven’.

The fiscal year 2009 was a year of not only transition and challenge but also achievement for the Asian Community Development Corporation. The community-based organization celebrated its 22 years with more than 150 staff, friends, and guests on December 1 at Hei La Moon Restaurant in Chinatown.

Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is the result of abnormal development of the hip causing uneven wear of the hip joint, socket and cartilage. Eventually, this medical condition will lead to the development of arthritis--commonly called osteoarthritis (OA) and lead to the deterioration of the joint.

Jackson made a name for himself a decade ago with his Lord of the Rings trilogy. The last installment of the series, The Return of the King, won critical acclaim and 11 Oscars. But since then, Jackson has followed up with disappointing projects, including his 2005 remake of King Kong and, now, The Lovely Bones.

Meatless Mondays just got a flavour boost with the new cookbook, Everyday Flexitarian, Recipes for Vegetarians and Meat-Lovers (Whitecap $29.95) by Nettie Cronish and Pat Crocker. The concept is genius and on trend for today's dining habits: take one dish and prepare it two ways to suit most every palate at the table. Cronish focuses on the vegetarian versions while Crocker adds a protein (or protein choices) for those that want it.

Vacations with teens are a joy (kidding). But, there are fun things for cool hip teens to do that are within walking distance of the big Downtown Seattle hotels. So, take some money out of the ATM and try to remember what it was like to be a teenager, raring to have fun, but still under mom's or dad's control.

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The Amish are a strict Christian religious sect. Community members adhere to a firm set of rules designed to minimize contact with members of other communities and reduce Amish reliance on modern technology. Many Amish people avoid commonly used appliances and rely on farming or small business for their livelihood.

The National Mall in Washington D.C. – a mile-long green expanse in the heart of the nation’s capitol – is home to 13 history museums and art galleries. They are all within walking distance of one another, and admission to all is free, making a visit to these cultural institutions an affordable and unmatchable American experience.

Modern-day Britain is no place where wild animals are forced to perform unnatural tricks in circuses. Last month Animal Welfare Minister Jim Paice said that a new policy was close to being finalized and needed the OK from Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman who is now "minded" to introduce the ban, wrote the Sunday Express on April 3, 2011.