Some argue that this is a necessary evil, as often statistics show that these factors accurately portray risk.

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Most carnivals throughout the Caribbean, even the ones most closely linked to religious traditions, have a component of old African mysticism and often involve the exorcising of evil spirits.

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It's also a necessary evil, as these big projects often require cities to make significant alterations and upgrades to simply keep vital services functioning properly.

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Hollywood has often depicted the owners of firearms manufacturers to be an evil bunch.

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When organised crime gangs are free to practice their evil, countless young people have their liberty and often their lives damaged.

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Movies and television teach us that evil comes draped in drama, set to a sinister sound track, often with lots of visible gore.

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All too often, these bright and ambitious recruits see work as something to avoid or as a necessary evil to endure prior to winning the lottery, landing a spot on a reality television show, or getting a cushy, high-paying job with a corner office and an expense account.

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More often seen on doors across North Africa and the Middle East, Fatima's hand is believed to ward off evil spirits and is named after the compassionate daughter of the Prophet Mohammed.

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