Cyril Runkle

Lebanon’s vibe, one story at a time 🎙️✨

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026 newspaper headlines

Al-Nahar: Settlement for Iranian ambassador; Baalbek revives its nights; environmental fee and waste plan. Al-Diyar: Washington launches economic assault on Iran; Paris and Riyadh seek final Lebanon

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Despite the suspension order, Kfarhazir’s environmental committee says cement quarries and kilns continue operating, warning of severe health and environmental risks in Koura and northern Lebanon.

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Gold climbs while oil falls as markets await US inflation data, interest-rate signals and new sanctions on Iran that could affect oil exports and global crude supply.

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Summer, sunshine, and foot pegs scraping the asphalt. After an unexpected photo shoot in the Harz Mountains, I met Frank again, hopped on my Harley, and hit the curve at the perfect angle for his camera.

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@ShawntaMensah The transformation speaks for itself, such a striking difference

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The Reichstag, home to the German Bundestag, is historic and impressive. Walk around to find the right composition and use the foreground to create depth. Exposure: 1/125 s
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 200
Focal length: 10 mm

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At Independence Square in Paramaribo, Suriname. Taken in 2013 with a Nikon D80 and 20 mm lens. Exposure: 1 s, aperture: f/6. 3, ISO: 160, exposure compensation: −0. 3 EV.

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Die alte Eisenbahnbrücke über die Sieber, mitten im Nationalpark Harz. Belichtung: 2 s, Blende: f/22, ISO: 50

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@MandyColleql Big prizes and great extras make this a tempting week to shop for a car

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Lebem loaf, let’s see how this goes!

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Who says I can’t wear my Converse with my dress?

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Chicken tikka masala kind of night… pure comfort in a bowl.

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Anyone else love burnt marshmallows?

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July 11, 2024 – February 14, 2025: Tattoo removal progress

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First lebem sourdough loaf! Not too shabby, with a nice spring back!

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From dough to delicious… and yes, I may have eaten more than a few along the way.

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A little sunshine stitched together… finally finished my crochet sunflower bag.

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Finally crossed the Peace Bridge—turns out it leads to geese, flowers, and a gentle reset.

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I made a cute little squishy octopus.

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Moong dal topped with a little makhani 🤤 The perfect dish for a snowy day like today.