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Lebanese of all religions have emigrated in recent decades because of civil war, economic crises and periodic conflicts with Israel.

Rather than seeking to control or overexploit the environment, they adapted to its seasonal cycles and used periodic flooding as an opportunity.

Clune Construction, a Chicago-based general contractor, said it is trying to ensure workers have access to the same creature comforts as white-collar workers, including heated and air-conditioned break tents and perks like periodic free lunches.

These were the findings of the Fed’s periodic view of the economy, known as the “beige book.”

There will be periodic reviews every six years after that.