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5 Articles: Rethinking Plastic 5 Articles: Rethinking Plastic

By Stephen
Stephen recommends articles on the growing trend of reusable and biodegradable alternatives to plastic.
Stephen recommends articles on the growing trend of reusable and biodegradable alternatives to plastic.
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Art of the Scam: 5 Articles on Grifters Art of the Scam: 5 Articles on Grifters

By Kelly
Stories of grifters are intriguing, enraging and enduring. Kelly recommends articles exploring recent scams and swindles.
Stories of grifters are intriguing, enraging and enduring. Kelly recommends articles exploring recent scams and swindles.
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Entertainment Weekly: Magazine of the… Entertainment Weekly: Magazine of the…

Read about the best (and worst) in entertainment with the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, available via Flipster.
Read about the best (and worst) in entertainment with the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, available via Flipster.
The New York Review of Books; Fall Books: Amerika 1968 by Jackson Lears; Sue Halpern on Privacy
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The New York Review of Books: Magazine… The New York Review of Books: Magazine…

Interested in literature, politics and culture? Stay in the know with The New York Review of Books, available on RBdigital Magazines.
Interested in literature, politics and culture? Stay in the know with The New York Review of Books, available on RBdigital Magazines.
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5 Articles on Disaster Preparedness 5 Articles on Disaster Preparedness

By Lindsay
Lindsay recommends articles with tips for preparing yourself and your home for weather-related disasters.
Lindsay recommends articles with tips for preparing yourself and your home for weather-related disasters.
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Chicago: Magazine of the Month Chicago: Magazine of the Month

Get to know Bill Kurtis, explore area schools and more with September's Chicago, available on RBdigital Magazines.
Get to know Bill Kurtis, explore area schools and more with September's Chicago, available on RBdigital Magazines.
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5 Articles on Gender-Based Pay Equity 5 Articles on Gender-Based Pay Equity

By Victoria
Victoria recommends articles exploring the difficult question of why American women, on average, earn less than American men.
Victoria recommends articles exploring the difficult question of why American women, on average, earn less than American men.
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People: Magazine of the Month People: Magazine of the Month

Looking for some summer reading? Read the latest issue of People online via Flipster.
Looking for some summer reading? Read the latest issue of People online via Flipster.
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Better Homes & Gardens: Magazine of… Better Homes & Gardens: Magazine of…

Plan your Fourth of July party, plant an edible garden and more with July's Better Homes & Gardens, available on RBdigital Magazines.
Plan your Fourth of July party, plant an edible garden and more with July's Better Homes & Gardens, available on RBdigital Magazines.
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Family Handyman: Magazine of the Month Family Handyman: Magazine of the Month

Get all the information you need to DIY home improvements big and small with this month's Family Handyman.
Get all the information you need to DIY home improvements big and small with this month's Family Handyman.
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Conde Nast Traveler: Magazine of the… Conde Nast Traveler: Magazine of the…

Learn the secrets of travel to the finest destinations from the comfort of your home with this month's Conde Nast Traveler.
Learn the secrets of travel to the finest destinations from the comfort of your home with this month's Conde Nast Traveler.
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Mango Languages Mango Languages

Lessons in 60+ languages, including English.
Lessons in 60+ languages, including English.
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Fast Company: Online Magazine of the… Fast Company: Online Magazine of the…

Learn about Microsoft's turnaround, Amazon's grocery wars, Google's latest chat efforts and more in the October issue of Fast Company.
Learn about Microsoft's turnaround, Amazon's grocery wars, Google's latest chat efforts and more in the October issue of Fast Company.
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Chicago: Magazine of the Month Chicago: Magazine of the Month

Find what's happening in Chicago arts and entertainment, dining and more in the latest Chicago Magazine, available on RBdigital Magazines.
Find what's happening in Chicago arts and entertainment, dining and more in the latest Chicago Magazine, available on RBdigital Magazines.
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Flipster: Read Magazines Online Flipster: Read Magazines Online

Log in with your CPL card to read current and back issues of Bloomberg Businessweek, Ebony, Entertainment Weekly, Essence and People.
Log in with your CPL card to read current and back issues of Bloomberg Businessweek, Ebony, Entertainment Weekly, Essence and People.
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Check Out Apps—Now for All Ages Check Out Apps—Now for All Ages

Learn a language, boost your math skills or prep for the SAT with a Launchpad, a tablet loaded with apps for kids, teens or adults.
Learn a language, boost your math skills or prep for the SAT with a Launchpad, a tablet loaded with apps for kids, teens or adults.
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The HistoryMakers Video Archive The HistoryMakers Video Archive

Use the largest African American video oral history archive in the world. Now available at home, school or on the go with your library card.
Use the largest African American video oral history archive in the world. Now available at home, school or on the go with your library card.
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Consumer Reports Consumer Reports

Reviews, ratings, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.
Reviews, ratings, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.
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Chicago Tribune Historical Archive Chicago Tribune Historical Archive

Search the full text of the Chicago Tribune, including classified and display advertisements, from 1849 to 1992.
Search the full text of the Chicago Tribune, including classified and display advertisements, from 1849 to 1992.
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Oxford English Dictionary Oxford English Dictionary

Wondering how a word originated? Find definitions of English words and phrases as they have been used over time and throughout the world.
Wondering how a word originated? Find definitions of English words and phrases as they have been used over time and throughout the world.

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