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What is a Weed?

Is it any plant that grows in the wrong place? Or is it an especially aggressive plant that competes successfully against cultivated plants?  I would characterize mint as a weed; however, I really enjoy it in my iced tea during the warmer months.  Like gardeners around the world, I have created the perfect environment for weeds to grow, and yet I se...


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No doubt about it – AI (artificial intelligence) slop is everywhere. You’ve probably seen it without even realizing you’ve seen it, the way it’s permeated advertising, social media, and even LinkedIn! Being able to detect it is getting even harder than avoiding it, with new advancements coming out every day. So much so that, while I’m going to try to offer helpful ways to det...


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Jennifer Deibel, an author of Christian historical fiction, has gained firsthand knowledge of Irish history, culture, and superstitions through many years of living in Ireland. I have thoroughly enjoyed three o...


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It was announced earlier this month that Harris County Public Library has been awarded the 2026 Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize from Library Journal and the Gerald M. Kline Family Foundation. Everyone at HCPL is deeply honored and grateful for the recognition. The award is first and foremost...


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Poll after poll shows that a strong majority of Americans — Republicans, Democrats, and Independents alike — oppose the censorship of materials in public libraries. Similarly, more than 90% of Americans have a favorable opinion of public and school librarians.

And yet, in recent years, libraries across the country have faced coordinated campaigns and legislation aimed ...


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