national

A nation can mean many things, and so can the notion of "national." It invokes a sense of patriotism and of place and history, culture and language, community and heritage.

A national feeling is often called upon in times of great crises or challenges. For example, the financial crises and ensuing deepening recession in the United States in 2008 brought many to discuss the national mood, national reaction, and national sense of self. And the blogosphere certainly plays a continuing role in updating and defining what national means in various contexts, such as "national nightmares" , "national suicides", and such.

Nationalism is closely related to the term national, and it too conveys a sense of strong emotion and ties to a geographic place, often a country or territorial homeland. Nationalism can fuel acts of violence and civil war – such as in Northern Ireland and Gaza – due to longstanding disputes over control of territory

National can also be used in much more friendly situations, such as Major League Baseball's National Leauge, and national pastimes, such as (once again) baseball in the United States.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “national”

• in Technorati Women
  The Day Osama Bin Laden Fell Into The Ocean
  Osama Bin Laden is dead. We can all sleep a little sounder for a little while.
  by dsteelman / on May 3, 2011
• in Politics
  Let's Get Serious About Energy Independence
  The recent disruption of oil stemming from unrest in the Middle East highlights our precarious situation.
  by efrank / on Mar 9, 2011
• in Politics
  The Tax Cut Deal and Our Personal Finances
  Regarding the tax cut deal, suppose you and I followed Washington's example in handling our personal finances.
  by efrank / on Dec 17, 2010

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “national”

 

• The Rev Frank Carter obituary

  
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  http://www.guardian.co.uk The Rev Frank Carter obituary My father, Frank Carter, who has died aged 88, was an irreverent reverend and a social radical. He was defined by his gentleness, humanity and humour. published date:Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:57:49 GMT
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• Policy & Enforcement Briefing: Hydroelectric Dam Removal, Gulf Lease Sale, Biorefinery Assistance Program

  
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  An Interior Department decision on whether to remove four hydroelectric dams owned by PacifiCorp on the Klamath River, per the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement (KHSA) of 2010, is expected this spring, and the DOI has published a draft report summarizing two years of scientific and technical studies on the ...
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• Coyle confirms Bolton bid for Palace starlet

  
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• Letter from Europe: The Perils of Playing Politics With History

  
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  http://www.nytimes.com/ Letter from Europe: The Perils of Playing Politics With History In recent days, history has tugged at national debates across Europe, raising a question: what risks do politicians court by evoking the chimera of the past to score points in the present? published date:Mon, 30 Jan ...
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• USDA Establishes Healthier Standards For School Meals

  
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  USDA built the new rule around recommendations from a panel of experts convened by the Institute of Medicine —a gold standard for evidence-based health analysis. The standards were also updated with key changes from the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans – the Federal government’s benchmark for nutrition – ...
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• Just in from Wagga Wagga…

  
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  Our fave intra-continental correspondent, Michael Scarrone, has sent us the latest scoop from The National Art Glass Gallery…     We’re not sure whose work is whose, and it’s an indictment on art theoretic /so-called professional practice frankly that artists feel compelled to give ...
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• NHL Hardest Shot

  
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• Fracking does not need more regulation, report says

  
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  http://www.guardian.co.uk Fracking does not need more regulation, report says European commission report concludes fracking for shale gas is covered by existing national regulations on water and drillingThere is no need for more environmental legislation in the case of shale gas exploration, at least ...
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• Indiana National Guard Private Begins Long Recovery From Injuries

  
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  His survival is nothing short of amazing, but the road to recovery for Indiana National Guardsman Doug Rachowicz is just beginning.
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• Run For America – it’s time for progressives to start winning back some majorities!

  
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  It’s no secret what my political beliefs are – I’m a proud progressive. Here in Wisconsin, we’ve got a long, proud tradition of progressive politics, and that’s why it’s been so disappointing to see what Republican elected officials are doing to our state. Whether it’s concealed carry and the Castle ...
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• Online Minister License

  
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• Cuban national security

  
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  The State Department’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs issued its Background Notes for Cuba in late 2011. An assessment on Cuba’s national security follows: With the loss of Soviet-era subsidies in the early 1990s, Cuba’s armed forces have shrunk considerably, both in terms of numbers and assets. Combined ...
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• Strike Grips Belgium Ahead of European Union Summit

  
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  http://www.nytimes.com/ Strike Grips Belgium Ahead of European Union Summit Belgium was paralyzed by a national strike Monday as unions, angry at austerity measures, timed their protest to coincide with a one-day meeting of European Union leaders in the capital, Brussels. published date:Mon, 30 Jan ...
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• Kiwanuka Goes Home, but His Heart Is Far Away…

  
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  Mathias Kiwanuka says he does not remember how old hewas when he first found out his grandfather had been assassinated. He strugglesto remember the point at which he realized the true meaning of his own lastname. He is not certain when he became aware of his family’s importance inAfrican history. His hometown, ...
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• Hellfire Missile Takes Out Taliban Jihadist

  
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• Uganda: Police to investigate attack on journalist at opposition rally…

  
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  The government has promised to carry out investigationsinto the shooting at Daily Monitor journalist Isaac Kasamani while he covered arally organised by pressure group Activists for Change last week. Addressing a press briefing at the Ugandan Media Centreat the weekend, the State Minister for Internal Affairs, ...
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• Rail Passenger Satisfaction Varies

  
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  The recent National Passenger Survey has found big differences in customer satisfaction levels across the UK. Consumer watchdog Passenger Focus surveyed some 30,590 train passengers for the annual study last autumn and found that satisfaction scores for individual routes ranged from 72% to 95%, while overall ...
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• At Skull Rock in Joshua Tree National Park

  
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• Park Service says occupy camping must end in DC

  
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  The Associated Press The Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. Park Police plan to begin enforcing a no-camping rule at two Washington sites where ...
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• ‘The United Kingdom has no industry any more’: Sneering Sarkozy attacks Britain on French TV

  
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  http://www.dailymail.co.uk ‘The United Kingdom has no industry any more’: Sneering Sarkozy attacks Britain on French TV The French President used the inflammatory words as he defended a VAT rise during a prime time national TV broadcast. published date:Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:07:11 GMT
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