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A nation is a cultural and social community. Inasmuch as most members never meet each other, yet feel a common bond, it may be considered an imagined community. One of the most influential doctrines in Western Europe and the Western hemisphere since the late eighteenth century is that all humans are divided into groups called nations.[1] Nationhood is an ethical and philosophical doctrine and is the starting point for the ideology of nationalism; a nation is a form of self-defined cultural and social community.[2] Members of a "nation" share a common identity, and usually a common origin, in the sense of history, ancestry, parentage or descent. A nation extends across generations, and includes the dead as full members. Past events are framed in this context for example, by referring to "our soldiers" in conflicts which took place hundreds of years ago. More vaguely, nations are assumed to include future generations. Though "nation" is also commonly used in informal discourse as a synonym for state or country, a nation is not identical to a state. The people of a nation-state consider themselves a nation, united in the political and legal structure of the State. While traditionally monocultural, a nation-state may also be multicultural in its self-definition. The term nation is often used as a synonym for ethnic group (sometimes "ethnos"), but although ethnicity is now one of the most important aspects of cultural or social identity, people with the same ethnic origin may live in different nation-states and be treated as members of separate nations for that reason. National identity is often disputed, down to the level of the individual. Almost all nations are associated with a specific territory, the national homeland. Some live in a historical diaspora, that is, "scattered" or "sown"[3] outside the national homeland. A state which explicitly identifies as the homeland of a particular nation is a nation-state, and most modern states fall into this category, although there may be violent disputes about their legitimacy. Where territory is disputed between nations, the claims may be based on theory called Urrecht, in which history is brought to bear to legitimise present occupancy Phoenicianism and Zionism are two such historicised nation-building doctrines. National founding myths are etiological legends that when examined in historical contexts are found to answer quite specific issues, which generated them.[4] Especially in Canada the term "First Nations" is used for groups which share an aboriginal culture, and have or seek official recognition. The national identity refers both to the distinguishing features of the group, and to the individual's sense of belonging to it. A very wide range of criteria is used, with very different applications. Small differences in pronunciation may be enough to categorize someone as a member of another nation. On the other hand, two people may be separated by difference in personalities, belief systems, geographical locations, time and even spoken language; yet regard themselves, and be seen by others, as members of the same nation.[citation needed]
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Losing Weight and Hypnosis: A Solid Combination by crizza reyes
If there was ever a winning combination it's self hypnosis and weight loss. It's no secret the reason why people don't lose weight when they try to is because they can't maintain healthy behaviors. We'll do what we have to long enough, sometimes, to ...
Incidence of Type II Diabetes Rises- Are you at risk? by Frank Napoli
Incidence of Type II diabetes and Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) is rising around the world. According to the International Diabetes Federation, 7 million people develop diabetes each year, at the rate of 2 people every 10 seconds! It is believed t...
Will & Determination To Change by Teri Wilson
Staying on an exercise plan and diet can be easy when everything is going great. What if things are not going so well for you? How do you stay determined and focused? One of the things you must understand when you are implimenting change in your li...
Incidence of Type II Diabetes Rises- Are you at risk? by farhan khan
Incidence of Type II diabetes and Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) is rising around the world. According to the International Diabetes Federation, 7 million people develop diabetes each year, at the rate of 2 people every 10 seconds! It is believed t...
Analysis of Popular Skin Care Treatments in Dallas by Trevor Price
When it comes to skin care, Dallas is about more than facials. This affluent Texas city has made non-surgical procedures like chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, microdermabrasion and Botox treatments extremely popular and very common.
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Can Small Niche Skincare Companies Compete With the Monolithic Multi-nationals? by Julea Samsudin
The legendary Silk Road has a fascinating history dating back to 200bc & many fabled adventurers explored this path in search of spices, herbs, silks, fame & fortune. These days a sojourn along the Silk Road in search of illustrious ingredients to en...
Cosmetic Dentist Values of the Beijing Olympic Committee Cause International Scandal. by Dr John Mantel
If you watched the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympics in China, then you’ll be fully aware of the story of Yang Peivi, the seven year old due to sing the opening ceremony anthem “Ode to the Motherland”. An international scandal ensued when, at the...
Yoga Travel and Tour by Himalayam org
Himalayam believe that the real potential of Uttarakhand is still only in some measure explored and the place has much more to offer than what has been discovered already. One side the place boasts of a rich and diverse flora and fauna to incite an i...
Advances in Skin Rejuvenation Focus on Enhancing Collagen and Elastin by Joel Sussman
For many Baby Boomers trying to slow down the aging process, hyperpigmentation means a lot more than just dark spots on their skin. In a culture obsessed with youth and beauty, age spots may not only have a negative impact on one’s self-esteem, but t...
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