National Library Holds 2nd Librarian’s Convention

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With over seventy participating librarians in attendance, the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) opens the 2nd Convention of Provincial Librarians in the Philippines and Leadership Training-Workshop held Wednesday (Aug. 14) at the NLP Building in Kalaw, Manila.

Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Director-General Harold E. Clavite who spoke during the event cited the importance of revitalizing Republic Act 7743, which seeks to establish congressional, city, and municipal libraries and barangay reading centers throughout the Philippines.

“Through the help of this law, libraries and learning hubs will be more accessible to the public,” Clavite said.

“In assistance to NLP, the PIA will continue to promote the importance of libraries as one of the most credible repositories of information and knowledge,” Clavite added.

Organized through the Public Libraries Division of the NLP, the three day training workshop is intended to equip librarians with the necessary problem-solving and leadership skills to better lead their respective institutions.

Assistant Secretary for Plans and Programs Francisco R. Cruz of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) cited the importance of libraries and other learning institutions in achieving the goals of Ambisyon Natin 2014 which aims to lay a strong foundation for inclusive growth, a high-trust society, and a globally-competitive economy toward a “Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Buhay para sa Lahat.”

"Napakahalaga ng mga nagagawa ng ating mga library at librarians to achieve what is reflected in the Philippine Development Plan and the Ambisyon 2040" Cruz said.

“We also enjoined the local government units to cultivate the knowledge sharing culture and collaborative knowledge management among their fellow LGU and societal organizations.” Cruz said while sharing the DILG’s efforts in establishing libraries nationwide.

The DILG, pursuant to Section 17 (b) (1) of the Local Government Code of 1991 and DILG Memorandum Circular No. 99-208, urged local government officials to establish barangay reading centers that would be linked to the country's first public e-library.

Based on the Memorandum Circular, the LGUs should provide the barangays with innovative education tools through the e-library (www.elib.gov.ph).

The e-library has access to the union catalogues of the National Library, University of the Philippines, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Agriculture, and Commission on Higher Education.

E-library also includes Filipiniana materials, theses, dissertations, researches, on-line resources, and subscription to electronic databases.

Barangay folks, especially the students, can have the access to the most comprehensive libraries in the Philippines and the world with more than 8,000 records consisting of Philippine materials and 29,000 full-text journals.



NLP Director Cesar Guilbert Q. Adriano said 2ND Convention of Provincial Librarians in the Philippines and Leadership Training-Workshop is very timely as it coincided with the 132nd founding anniversary of the National Library. (PIA InfoComm)

How To Do Curl With a Straightener?

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The hair of a woman most times is defined as her crowing glory. It comes in different colours, lengths and thickness. It also comes in different textures. Hair is so versatile as it can be changed into different styles and different ways. You can choose to cut your hair into a short bob, a pixie cut or just even a buzz cut. These styles though simple to achieve can be more tasking to maintain. For a short bob or pixie cut or a buzz cut, you would have to maintain a constant timetable for trims so as to keep your hair in proper style.

For longer hair, it is more versatile and the options available to you are endless. If you have naturally curly hair, with the use of a spray bottle filed with a mixture of water and leave-in conditioner, you can get your curls popping. All you need do is part your hair into sections and spray each section with the mixture. Or you could just spray the whole hair, use a wide tooth comb and get your curls out. See ghd platinum hair straightener.

For straight hair, it is a bit more difficult. Most people complain that straight hair is boring. Your hair styles are kind of limited to just packing it at the nape of your neck or parting it down the middle or side and placing behind your ears. After a while you would want to up your hair style game and one of such ways is to get yourself some curls.

So, most people have straighteners at home but most times no curler. Do not fret as you can use your straightener as a curler and get some hot curls or waves on your head. Here is a step by step process by which you can get some curls with a straightener.

Wash your hair.

The first step in the process is to have clean hair. Using different products on your hair can cause a build-up which would make your hair heavy. So, use a good shampoo and conditioner to wash your hair first.

Clean and dry your hair.

After washing your hair, use a nice fibre towel to clean your hair. Using a towel helps get most of the moisture out of your hair. Using a good fibre towel is also mild on your strands and would not cause them to break. You can also go further by using a good hair dryer to get your hair completely dry. Using heat on your hair isn’t the most advisable but you can use mild heat. Use of high heat on your hair would cause excessive dryness and breakage.




Have a straightener.

The best kind of straightener is one with a thin flat iron. This way your grip is easier and your can straighten you hair with it but most importantly, you can curl with it. The reason is a thin flat iron would be easier to twist around to achieve your desired curls.

Apply a good heat protectant on your dry hair.

This is crucial. You know your straightener uses heat to get your hair straightened. So, like we said earlier, heat hurts your strands. If your use too much heat on your hair, you would most likely suffer from hair breakage. Negative effect of heat is not only hair breakage but also loss of moisture which in turn leads to dry, flaky hair. Use a heat protectant before you use your straightener. A heat protectant can be sprayed or rubbed on the hair. Apply it all over your hair.

Divide your hair into sections.

After applying your heat protectant, divide your hair into sections to make it easier to curl. It is best to divide your hair into four parts. Use rubber hair clips to hold your hair in place in the four parts.

While following this process, make sure your straightener is turn on to maximum heat or it is heated up.

Once you have parted your hair into four parts, take a small section of the parted hair. Using your straightener, take a small path of your hair, just as if you want to straighten your hair. Instead, wrap your hair around the straightener. Then slowly drag your hair through the straightener following the wrap round pattern.

Following the wrap round pattern, make sure you twist your hands as you move along, as this further adds to making your hair curl. This twisting of your hands to making your hair curl should be applied to every section of your parted hair.

Another easier way to get some curls is using a 2 in 1 curl and straightener. Now, this kind of straightener is designed to be a curler also. It’s shape is round instead of flat. This way it is easier to wrap your hair around it. It is designed to straighten your hair and curl it at the same time.

You can also use your straightener to make some waves on your hair. Taking a small part of your hair, you flick and twist as you move along the length of your hair. If you do not have a heat protectant, you can easily use a good hair spray. Part your hair into different sections and spray all over, divide it into smaller parts and use your straightener to curl it.

So, you do not have to stick with just boring hair styles anymore. With the use of your hair straightener, you can achieve some nice wavy hair or some loose bouncy curls. Remember the texture of your hair plays a huge role in how your curls will come out. If you have thick hair which is heavy, it is best to use a hair spray to make your hair lighter, make the sections small, and take even smaller sections and straighten.

Follow the steps above, one by one and be on your way to some great hairstyles which will have heads turning as you walk down the road.

5 Tips On Keeping Your WP Website Up To Date

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Having fun running your WP website? Well, that's great. It is hard to imagine a business or a company today that doesn't have its own WP website. Especially since social media growth and clever monetizations are so important. But, did you know that keeping your WP website up to date is absolutely essential? There are some key reasons why people bother to update their websites, and why you shouldn't skip on doing so yourself. So, let us take a look at how to keep your WP website up to date.

Why it is important to update your website

The first reason is safety. If your WP website is not up to date, you can forget about considering it safe. Sure, you may have some safety plug-ins installed and you may even have professional software working on your website safety. But, unless you update your website, and do so frequently, you cannot hope for it to be safe. WP developers are keeping track of flaws in WP websites’ safety better than any software or outside programmer ever could.

Keeping your WP website up to date is necessary if you want to keep it safe.

Alt: A photo of a mouse hoovering over a security icon. This indicates that keeping your WP website up to date is necessary for security.

Also, by updating your WP website, you will ensure that all the latest tools and addons are at your disposal. This will help your website be fresh and look modern.

Our tips on keeping your WP website up to date

So, now that we have a better idea on why keeping your WP website up to date is important, let us look at a couple of ways in which you can do so. A lot of people fear or struggle with WP website updates as there can be some complications. But, by following our tips you will ensure that your updates are successful and that your website runs fast and smooth.

Keep your WP website simple

First and foremost, you want to keep your WP website simple. One of the mistakes that newcomer Web designers often make is to over-complicate their website. This not only looks bad, but it also makes the website run poorly. And, which is quite important, it makes updating it a hassle. The more things you have on your website, regarding addons and plugins, the more difficult it is to keep them properly updated. And, once you do update them, there is no guarantee that they will remain compatible. This means that you will have to deal with each plugin upon update. Not to mention that you will have to do a complete overhaul from time to time, just to keep your complicated website in line. So, if you want to have an easy time keeping your WP website up to date, keep it simple.



The simpler your website is, the easier it will be to both update it, and manage it.

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Manage your plugins

What do we mean by "manage your plugins"? Well, simple. First, you need to keep track of them. If a plugin is not working, either fix it or get rid of it. Any plugin that you end up not using needs to be deleted. This is especially important to remember during website development as a lot of plugins and themes get tested. Do not let any residual junk clutter your website. Not only will it make updating it a hassle, but it may even leave weak points in your website that a hacker can take advantage of.

Backup before update

The risk that any update holds, especially a large one, is that it can make your whole website go haywire. Something that unexpected happens and the thing that is supposed to help you ends up hurting you. So, what are you to do? Should you lie down and cry? Well, you can do that. But it's not gonna do you much good. You can call a professional to solve your problem. But, even this is not the ideal way to deal with bad updates. So, how to deal with one?



Bringing back a website after a faulty update can be quite difficult without a backup.

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What you need to do is to back up your website before updating it. This will give you a checkpoint to go back to if your website goes haywire. Usually, a plugin or an addon is not working well with the update and is causing a problem. With a few simple steps, you can find the troublesome plugin and update your website easily. But, this will only be possible if you first save a backup.

Test

Once you have updated your website, you need to make sure that it really runs smoothly. Simply visiting your home page is not enough to ensure that your website is really up and running after the update. You need to check each aspect of your website and make sure that it is running properly. This is especially important if you have multiple plugins and are running a large blog on your website. Make sure to use multiple computers for checking your website and try visiting it using a phone. It is also a good idea to keep a close track of your website for a couple of days after the update. If something is wrong, someone is bound to give you a heads up.

Regular updates

The final tip we have for you is to update regularly. At least once every two days you should check for new updates. This will keep your website not only running smoothly, but it can play a key role in keeping it safe. Imagine if you were only a couple of days late with your update. Well, those couple of days are more than enough for an experienced hacker to ruin you. Remember, a lot of WP updates are connected to safety. This is why it is absolutely paramount that you keep track of them and update regularly. Furthermore, with regular updates, you will keep your plugins running smoothly as they will not be so out of date that they become incompatible with WP.

Author Bio

Ben Jones has been a web developer and a prominent web designer with WP Full Care for many years. This has given him the necessary experience to help people develop and maintain their WP websites.

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