The City Palace, Jaipur is a royal residence and former administrative headquarters of the rulers of the Jaipur State in Jaipur, Rajasthan.I had a chance to visit city palace of Jaipur in India back at the end of December 2023, during our about 3 week trip to India. We came here by foot from the Jantar Mantar observatory of Jaipur.The palace complex lies in…
In the summer of 2023, my family embarked on an unforgettable adventure through the heart of France. From the iconic landmarks of Paris to the serene lavender fields of Provence, our journey was a whirlwind of discovery, laughter, and cherished memories. But it wasn't just about experiencing the sights and sounds firsthand; it was about capturing those…
On March 20, 2024, I bought 101 shares with USB stock paying $42.47 per share and simultaneously sold 1, in the money, covered call on these shares with a strike price of $41 with expiry set on April 12, 2024. Credit received $198 (before commissions)As USB is set to going ex-dividend on March 27, I will try to capture the dividend also. The dividend is $0.…
Lately I have been amazed by the power of AI and its capabilities in converting gibberish text-to speech into usable and readable articles. I keep recording YouTube videos for our Crypto hedge fund channel, I like YouTube as it generates auto caption from my spoken text. I then re-use this text with ChatGPT, making readable blog articles. Unfortunately,…
The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The monument was completed in 1734. It features the world's largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is near City Palace and Hawa Mahal. The instruments allow the observation of…
ByBit is my new favorite crypto trading platform, I switched from Deribit to ByBit around August 2023, with the launch of TerraMatris crypto hedge fund. I like trading on Bybit because, unlike on the Deribit, options are settled in USDC, not in crypto itself, which makes it much easier to calculate and actually grow the portfolio.In this article I will shed…
The Hawa Mahal is a palace in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Built from red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers.We visited this place at the end of December 2023, during our about 3 weeks trip to India, in the frames of our golden Triangle trip. Hawa Mahal was among our…
In 2024 there were 22 out of 27 European Union member states with an official minimum wage set by the government.Turns out this is already the tenth (#10) article about minimum wages in European Union featured on the blog. To keep it up, here is the raw data for minimum wages across European Union in 2024. Please don't judge too hard, data are taken from…
Royal Orchind Central hotel in Jaipur, India is a decent 4 star hotel. We stayed here for one night at the end of December 2023, during our about 3 week trip to India. We got here transferred from Agra after visiting Taj Mahal by a private Golden Triangle tour company, we didn't paid directly for booking here, instead tour operator did. But seems the price…
Lights, camera, action! In mid-January 2024, a small team from Caucasus Translations embarked on an unforgettable adventure to Athens, Greece, leaving behind the picturesque landscapes of Kutaisi airport in Georgia for the vibrant streets of the Greek capital.Our mission? To immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of Greek culture, indulge in delectable…
On February 23, 2024, I bought 102 shares with BAC stock paying $33.86 per share and simultaneously sold 1, in the money ,covered call on these shares with a strike price of $33 with expiry set on April 5, 2024. Credit received $150 (before commissions)As BAC is set to going ex-dividend on February 29, I will try to capture the dividend also. The dividend…
Athens4 is a small boutique hotel in the capital city of Greece, Monastriraki area (city center). This hotel features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV. The property is located 1.2 km from the Acropolis, 300 metres from Monastiraki Flea Market and 700 metres from Athens Ancient Agora. The property is non-smoking and is set 300 metres from…
XTRF is a translation management system. I have been supporting XTRF system for a translation company in Georgia for more than 10 years already. I have seen have this product have grown and developed over the years. It doesnt actually ask much support (in the recent years), as mostly works out of the box. Set and Forget. With performing routine system…
Pinch of Spice is restaurant located in Agra, India serving Indian and Chinese cuisine. We made our lunch break after visiting the Worlds famous Taj Mahal.Spent some good time and tried delicious cuisine. During this trip to India I was fond of fish curry and garlic naan. Yum. Accompanied by Kingfisher beer. We got here by our tour guide, after asking for…
Embark on an exhilarating journey with our latest short film, "The Winner Takes It All," showcasing the breathtaking beauty of Birtvisi and our mastery of the art of Georgian khinkali consumption. Join us as we effortlessly blend easy hiking, engaging conversation, and a delightful tutorial on the proper way to enjoy this iconic Georgian dish. Grab your…