To the Evangelical of the land:

For years in one manner of speech or another I have listened to people give their answer to the question of why righteousness is loosing ground in America today, and why more and more of whatever is called Christian is increasingly being persecuted, despised and rejected. How is it that this nation who’s coinage boasts, In God we Trust, can increasingly, in one point after another deny the laws of that God, even though approximately one half of it’s populace claim to be born again evangelicals? When I ask this question of people, most always the answer that is given although perhaps expressed in different words is, It’s because it’s the last days. And in saying this the people are endeavoring to communicate that things are suppose to be that way, for according to their understanding and acceptance of the Bible, righteousness is suppose to give way to ungodliness in the last days.

I am in full agreement that the kingdom of darkness will continue to grow in intensity until such time it shows itself to be the epitome of confusion and wickedness, and that this gross darkness will permeate many. This will happen, (even now is happening) it is forecasted by the Holy Scriptures and it will surely come to pass. However, at the same time it is forecasted that the Kingdom Of Light will develop into the completeness God has intended for it to be in the earth. The best way I know to illustrate this is to imagine the peace, order and righteousness that will be the every day norm in the age which is next to come (the millennium age, where Christ will reign in person here on earth) and know that the church must grow up into the fullness of this character in this present age, before entering that next age. Even as a child has to be first fully developed in the womb before it can be born. In like manner the Kingdom of God has to be fully developed in this age before the new age (millennium age) is birthed.

So, back to the original question: Why is righteousness loosing ground in America in this generation? It is the last days, that is for sure, but that is not why righteousness is loosing ground in America. No, it is not! I will give you the answer. It is because the chemistry of the righteousness of the acts of the American Church (Believers) by in large is not pure and powerful enough to hold back sin. You might say it this way, our powder is not dry, therefore when it is ignited it does not have the power to destroy sin that it is supposed to have. Jesus said it this way, but it means the very same thing. (Matthew 5:13 KJV) Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

We, the evangelical of the land, we that say we love the Bible and the God of the Bible have lost our saltiness. We do not fully love and obey God’s laws, and the testimony of righteousness that the Scripture proclaims. There is a very sincere spirit of confusion and spiritual apathy that grips us, thus allowing for great and many blind spots in our understanding and the practice of righteousness. We have surrendered ourselves to many forms of confusion and sin. A brief description of this is that in the mid to later 1800’s, we who were once a very strong Bible based society with the advent of the multiplication of modern technical knowledge began to throw off the wisdom of the Scripture, taking in it’s place the doctrines and practices of humanism. (where man is supreme in wisdom and power) This needing an answer to what our origins brought forth the doctrine and practice of evolution. Which birthed the spirits of socialism and feminism, which are twin sisters. In fact, they are Siamese twins, for they are joined at the hip. The one spirit, that of socialism, works in the realm of government. It works there seeking to promote the ideology that man is the servant of government, and not government the servant to men who have both created it and maintain it. The other spirit, that of feminism is at work in the male-female relationship. (particularly in the marriage relationship, but not by any means exclusively) It seeks to corrupt both the true nature and calling of manhood and womanhood by promoting the woman to usurp the place and calling of the man and the man to resign his place and calling to the woman. Thus you end up in both society at large and in the family unit a corruption of manhood and womanhood. These spirits have introduced what is called liberalism, the which has filled America with what seems like unending confusion and vices. So we have modern America, where 40 million plus babies have been murdered by means of abortion. Where a search engine can boast 1,000,000 pornography sites, where our jails are filled beyond capacity, where many pay 50% taxes, where 8 out of 10 teenagers boasts sex out side of marriage, where 50% of our people will never marry, but cohabitate, where nearly 70% of those that do marry will divorce, where homosexuality becomes the law of the land, where the promotion of the name and law of God are exulted from public life and institutions, etc, etc.

We, the evangelical of the land that say we love the Bible and the God of the Bible cry to God to bring forth righteousness and stop the flood of iniquity that has been spreading across our land. But little do most of us know that in many ways we promote the very wickedness that we say we hate. We do this by ( in our confusion) practicing in our own right many forms of of sin. It is no wonder that righteousness is loosing ground in America. For it is according to the saying of Isaiah, the ancient prophet who said these words. (Isaiah 59:1-2 KJV) Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it can not hear: but your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.

In one of my featured writings, WHO LEFT THE DOOR OPEN (which is available through our website) I show that in common practice and by civil law we as American people practice (participate in) 82 manners of life that stand contrary to God’s laws. According to my perception, 48 of these are commonly practiced by nearly all that is called Christian in this land. This America, is why righteousness is loosing ground against liberalism in this generation. It is because we have been duped into confusion and apathy, and do not recognize sin for what it is. For the apostle John defined sin in 1 John 3:4: (KJV) Whosoever commiteth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. There are many ways where the practice of modern western theology and it’s associated life style promotes the transgression of God’s laws.

In conclusion I say this. It is the last days, but the reason we are loosing ground to the forces of unrighteousness is that our powder is wet. If the righteousness of our deeds could be illustrated as gun powder, when it is ignited it would only make a small poof, and not the mighty explosion that it is suppose to create. Is it because our sins keep God’s power from working in and through us as He would have it to work, and sin can not be held back in our personal lives, nor in our public life without the working of God’s power.

Jesus forecasted this situation in the parable of the ten virgins which is told in the book of Matthew chapter 25. He said in the last days that all ten of the virgins would slumber and sleep. This speaks of the general apathy and confusion that Jesus forecasted would grip the entirety of the Kingdom Of Light in the world at the last time. But the cry is being made to those that have ears to hear. This cry is that Christ is soon to return. Wake up. Shake yourself. Dress yourself with every manner of righteousness for the day of His return and judgment is very near. All things must now be brought to completion.

Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the Lord. Let us lift up our hearts with our hands unto God in the heaven, and turn again to the Lord. Jesus, and His gospel, which brings forth true and enduring righteousness is alone the answer.

A Watchman,
Gregory DeHart

In today’s world books provides a better Books are collection of written or printed materials on blank sheets which are mainly made of paper or other materials usually fastened together. Books contain pages and electronic books are called e-books. Magazines, journals, novels and many other are also included in books.
In ancient times written works were done on stones, clays, metal sheets etc and then after many years paper came into existence but at that time written work was done by writing with hands with different types of inks. But now books are available in different size, shape and length and depending upon the subject on which they are written fiction or nonfiction.
Fiction books are untrue that is mostly they are not realistic in nature; they are for the entertainment of the readers. Novels are also included in fictions which are having stories consisting of characters, themes and enjoyable stories.
Nonfiction includes reference books which are having information related to some topic essay, commentary or having views on different topics. They are available in many volumes with many topics and data. These books are available in book stores or in many libraries which are identified and classified by ISBD.
People buy books according to their needs and requirements. Students will buy books which are prescribed in their syllabus, common people will buy books for which they have interest, small children reads story books and so on. Our reading habits and interests depend on our profession, qualification, age, and time available.
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One of the oldest and most important engineering disciplines in the world is civil engineering. Many buildings and structures have evoked our amazement, right from the pyramids of Egypt to the TajMahal in India and all these bear testament to the rich legacy of civil engineering. Civil engineering can be defined as a specialized branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction and maintenance of bridges, buildings, dams and other structures. Human civilization cannot exist without major contributions from this branch of engineering and it is thus an indispensable discipline. Civil Engineers are usually employed in construction activities in both the private and public sectors. They can also become a research fellow or a lecturer in universities. Further opportunities for these technical guys include being a surveyor, a technical report writer or even a project manager. Thus the possibilities and avenues for growth are endless. These specialized technical personnel have to have an eye for detail and an inherent ability to improvise. The engineers involve themselves in feasibility and technical studies and conduct detailed investigations in the initial stages itself to avoid costly lapses in the later stages. The design and architectural aspects of the building are also studied in detail to ensure that the project complies with existing regulatory guidelines Equipment quality and reliability is another important aspect for which these engineers are responsible for and they have to ensure that near misses and accidents do not happen in the construction site. A good knowledge of finance is required to ensure that the project is completed within budget in a timely and efficient manner. Thus a civil engineer needs to be an all rounder. They have a very challenging work environment and are one of the best paid professionals in the world. Job satisfaction is also high since the spirit of “I helped build that” runs through the blood of every civil engineer. The polytechnic helps to lay a strong foundation to ensure that the diploma graduates are ready for higher study in civil engineering In case the graduates want to enter the industry; the polytechnic ensures that it equips them with the necessary skills to make them industry ready. The civil engineering department has excellent and experienced teachers with a skilled support staff. The department has modern and well equipped labs and also undertakes consultancy work for the industry. The department also arranges for lectures on various topics by industry leaders to broaden the perspective of the students and inspire them to think creatively. The students are also taken on industry site visits as a part of their curriculum like the Ferro Cement Research Centre in Pondicherry, Structural Research Centre in Chennai etc. This is to encourage the students to think innovatively during their project period and also to establish some interaction with the industry leaders. For more information click here

Talk about ‘property’ and the first connection you are likely to make is ‘real estate,’ such as a house, a farmland, or a commercial building, that you can actually touch, feel, and live in. An intellectual property (IP) refers to something entirely different. Any idea that takes on a form and later finds expressions as a film, a book, a TV show, a game, or anything else that people play, watch, read, and recognize can be classified as IP. Trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, patents, literature, music, and art are all intellectual properties. To put it simply, IP is a creation of imagination over which a corporation or an individual enjoys legal monopoly.

Incidentally, the term ‘intellectual property’ is also used to refer to those laws protecting such monopolies. These laws have been designed to uphold the rights of the owner of an IP. Cases related to violation of these laws can be quite complicated. For this reason, it is important to hire an experienced legal professional. This article reviews attorney Gary P. Price, who serves in the Lewis & Kappes law firm as a director in the intellectual property team and specializes in civil litigation, intellectual property, appeals, and mediation. A registered mediator, Mr. Price has vast experience in handling cases ranging from commercial litigation, personal injury, and premises liability to civil rights claims, anti-trust, and copyright infringement.

Education And Professional Experience

After completing his graduation and post-graduation from the University of Wisconsin, Gary P. Price followed up with a degree in law from the Indiana University. According to www.lewis-kappes.com, he has worked as law clerk in the Supreme Court of Indiana in addition to serving as an adjunct faculty in Indiana Central University, Butler University, and Indianapolis Law School. HIS wide experience has made him exceptionally proficient in the methodology of trial practice.

Gary P. Price has represented clients in the Federal District Court in the southern and northern districts of Indiana and the U.S. Court of Appeals (Seventh Circuit, Federal Circuit and Eleventh Circuit). He is currently affiliated with

* Indianapolis Bar Association * Indiana State Bar Association * Indiana Trial Lawyers Association * The Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Gary P. Price was honored as the Indiana Super Lawyer (general litigation) from 2004 to 2009 consecutively. He has also received the Appellate Advocacy Award (1977) and Woodward Fellowship (1978). Mr. Price has authored ‘Administrative Law’ and co-authored ‘Workmen’s Compensation.’

Notable Cases

The team of intellectual property lawyers at Lewis & Kappes, including Gary P. Price, has successfully handled several cases related to violation of intellectual property rights, misappropriation, and copyright infringement. The following are some of of the types of cases handled by this powerful legal team:

* They have negotiated licensing rights of copyrighted material and handled software licensing claims * They have defended clients in trade secret claims and secured damages for trade secret misappropriation * This team, including Gary P. Price, has successfully defended trademark infringement claims and secured registered trademarks * They have taken up patent infringement cases and resolved those by negotiation

The skilled team of intellectual property attorneys in Lewis & Kappes, including Gary P. Price, is empowered with extensive legal experience that makes them highly efficient in handling all kinds of cases related to intellectual property.

While I will argue that country music has a strand of racism in its roots, I doubt that is the case today, but it does seem to have emerged out of the growing popularity of black blues and rock and roll. The objection to the music of artists like Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and other early rock and roll musicians, owes far more to its undoubted black influence and sound than anything else (the term -rock and roll’ actually originates as black slang for sexual intercourse). Indeed Buddy Holly and the Crickets were invited to perform in Harlem at the famous Apollo Theatre, which was quite shocked to discover they had hired a white band!

The so called -British Invasion’ of the 1960’s owes its origins in part to American racism of the time. Sailors from Liverpool often bought recordings of black rhythm and blues and rock and roll musicians in the 1940’s and 50’s and took them home where their influence on local musicians was profound and, importantly, unaffected by racial bias.

This led to an interesting melding of the local -skiffle’ style (remember -I’m Henry the Eighth I Am’?) and American black rhythm and blues which culminated in the music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jerry and the Pace Makers, and others. Thus -cleansed’ of its black origins this new sound came back into the US as -acceptable’ and, as we know, went on to sweep America and the world. It, along with the burgeoning civil rights movement and strong endorsement from highly respected British -invader’ artists also allowed black music to finally gain some major acceptance by white audiences.

The roots of country music are varied but many will agree that the single biggest influence was the music of The Carter Family, who began recording in 1927. Some of their songs then included -Keep on the Sunny Side’, -Can the Circle be Unbroken’, and -Wildwood Flower’. They went on to host a nation wide radio show for many years.

The Carter Family were also instrumental in the American folk revival of the 50’s and 60’s, with folk artists like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez often singing their songs. The family largely played songs they had written but they also played lesser known (and uncopyrighted) popular folk songs of the rural south. During the 30’s and 40’s, in search of further uncopyrighted material, A.P. Carter, the family patriarch, went around rural South Western Virginia accompanied by black guitarist Lesley -Esley’ Riddle, collecting songs from families and communities that had never reached the mainstream. Dylan’s -The Times They are A’Changing’ began as one of these, although he changed the words and reworked it into 3/4 time.

Shortly after the war the kind of folk/country blend started to split apart. The Grand Ole’ Oprey, around since 1925 was a huge influence then as now. It featured many famous country artists such as Hank Williams, who’s bluesy sound was very reminiscent of black rhythm and blues and ushered in a distinctly new country sound. Williams himself was actually banded from the Oprey because of his chronic alcoholism. He died at age 29 in 1953.

One telling feature underlying country’s racism was there banning, of drums, electric instruments, and horns, three strong features of black music then as today. Country musicians were rather outraged by this, finally breaking this barrier around the time of the British Invasion in the 60’s. This also brings up the important point that it was not country artists who were necessarily racist (most musicians of that time of all types generally were not) but country audiences. The type of music played works like Darwinian evolution: The more popular music gets played, listened to, and broadcast regardless of the personal beliefs of its players.

Unlike black blues which it more came to imitate, it never really came from the same authentic experience as black people’s did. Whites of the South and country in general had things to complain about like anyone else but it rang whiney and hollow, just like its ubiquitous steel guitars. Songs like Tammy Wynette’s -Stand By Your Man- even had one therapist calling it -co-dependency music’.

I do not think it co-incidence that country music truly took off during the 1960’s along with the rocket like rise of rock. My belief, born out by the evidence, is that it was in direct opposition to the black inspired pervasiveness of rock and roll, and to a lesser extent does so still. Witness the almost complete absence of black artists throughout its long history, while white artists proliferate in rhythym and blues, rock, and jazz.

It might do country well to acknowledge this unfortunate aspect of its long past. It is truly evolving into a solid and mature body of music today.

Barry Hames has been an addictions therapist and writer for over 25 years. He is also the author of A Sceptic’s Guide to Faith: The Sacred and Spiritual in Everyday Life (available through clublighthousepublishing.com). He works and lives in Vancouver, BC