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Evil, sinfulness not always easy to measure

Not all lying is sin. I get arguments about this from folks, but I hold firmly to the idea that there is such a thing as a morally justifiable lie. I grant you, it’s a slippery slope. But there are occasions when the truth is both cruel and unnecessary. If you always tell the truth because “honesty is the best policy,” then your honesty is corrupt. The point being that the work of honesty is much more rigorous than mere truth telling.

Ward 1 booster group to promote area

Attempting to bring together residents, citizens, small-business owners and tourists can be a challenge in an economic recession. But members of the newly formed Las Vegas Historic District plan to tackle this challenge and unite those who work, reside and visit some of the city’s oldest neighborhoods in Ward 1.

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Review-Journal comes bearing gifts at Williams Empowerment

Christmas came early for students at Williams Empowerment School, 1030 N. J St., when Las Vegas Review-Journal staff members arrived Dec. 16 with gifts for the 382 children in kindergarten through fifth grade .

Dining pick of the week: Urban Grill

Michael Yi is a known Las Vegas restaurateur, and his Urban Grill is described as “American classics with an Asian twist.”

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Fertilizing now will keep lawn lovely

Question: I remember you said to apply fertilizer to a lawn around Thanksgiving. But during that time, it was cold, and the fertilizer bag says to water frequently.

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