Blog Archive: November 2013
An ex-pat living in Georgia since 2011, I trade stocks, take photographs, work out at the gym, and many more. Here I write about travel, finance, and other things that might interest me.
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Drupal: Sending Confirmation Emails from Your Webform
Today, I encountered a problem that at first seemed like a pain, but in the end, turned out to be simpler than I thought. I needed to send a confirmation email to the submitter of a webform, letting them know that their email had been received, along with some plain text instructions. A while back, I wrote about how to add a contact form to Drupal, and today I want to share with you how to send a confirmation email to the submitter. This is…
The Eastern Partnership Summit and Ukraine's Decision to Not Sign the Association Agreement with the EU (2013)
As I previously wrote, Ukraine has made the controversial decision to not sign the association agreement with the European Union (EU) at the Eastern Partnership summit in Vilnius. The issue of signing the agreement had been a topic of much speculation and intrigue, with Ukrainian representatives giving mixed signals about their stance on European integration. The Eastern Partnership is a project that aims to bring the EU and its six Eastern…
Simplifying Drupal View Editing with Contextual Links
I have been working with Drupal since its 6th release, and one of the reasons I love it is due to Views. In all the websites I've built using Drupal, Views make up 80% of the site structure. I am familiar with what each View does and where to find it. However, I have always been puzzled by the presence of direct edit links for both Views and blocks in the theme region. At first, I thought it was related to the version of Views, but later on, I…
Europe, What's Next? - A Journey to Estonia (2014)
I had the pleasure of watching a captivating documentary by Deutsche Welle about Estonia, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the Baltic states. The film takes us on a journey through Estonia, exploring its diverse landscape and meeting the people who call it home. From the former fisherwoman who has turned her passion into a thriving business to the power station employee who remains wary of the integration of the Russian…
How To Upgrade Drupal 6 to Drupal 7: Step by Step
Before proceeding with the upgrade, it's important to make a backup of your Drupal 6 site. This includes both the database and the files. This will ensure that you have a restore point in case anything goes wrong during the upgrade process. Once you have made a backup, it's time to put your Drupal 6 site into maintenance mode. This will ensure that no users can access the site while you are upgrading. To do this, go to the site maintenance page…
A Journey through Latvia (2014)
Latvia, a small republic located in north-eastern Europe, has been the subject of a new documentary made by Deutsche Welle. The documentary crew visited Latvia more than a decade ago and has now returned to see how the country and its people have changed. In this film, the team meets and interviews the people they talked to before and hears their stories of how they've been getting along in the past decade. The film begins with the team…
Nginx URL Redirection: From Non-WWW to WWW
Nginx is a popular web server used to host websites and applications. One of the common tasks in Nginx configuration is redirecting non-www URLs to their www counterparts. This is known as a "www redirect". The purpose of this redirect is to standardize the URL format, improve search engine optimization, and provide a consistent user experience. In this article, we will go over how to set up an Nginx redirect to www using Nginx configuration.…
Configuring Nginx to Display 404 Page for Unconfigured Domains and Server IP Address
In today's digital age, it is crucial for website owners to have a properly configured web server. This not only ensures a smooth and seamless user experience but also protects the website from potential security threats. One common issue that website owners face is incorrectly indexed links in search engines like Google. In this article, we will provide a simple guide on how to configure Nginx to display a 404 page for unconfigured domains…
The Power of Nginx: A Comprehensive Guide to Nginx Web Server
Nginx (pronounced "engine x") is a high-performance web server and reverse proxy server. It is a free and open-source software that was first released in 2004. Since then, it has gained a lot of popularity and has become one of the most widely used web servers in the world, powering many of the largest websites and web applications. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what Nginx is, how it works, and why it's so popular. What is Nginx…
The New India: A Fascinating Documentary on India's Rise and Struggle (2013)
Despite being released in 2013, The New India, a documentary from BBC, remains an intriguing look into India's evolution. The film explores how India is becoming a major world economy, potentially rising to third place in just one generation. However, it also highlights the ongoing challenges the country faces, including issues such as poverty, caste systems, and religious tensions between Muslims and Hindus. If you've never been to India, this…
The Vilnius Summit 2013 and Its Aftermath: How the Association Agreement Impacted Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova's European Integration
On November 28-29th, 2013, the Eastern Partnership summit took place in Vilnius, where Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova signed an Association agreement with the European Union (EU). This agreement aimed to strengthen political and economic ties with the EU, including free trade and visa-free travel. The signing of the agreement was seen as a significant step towards European integration for these countries. However, the signing of the agreement…
Improve User Experience with Image Hover Effects for Drupal Thumbnail Images
Drupal is a powerful and flexible content management system that enables you to create visually appealing and engaging websites. One way to enhance the visual impact of your Drupal site is to add image hover effects to your thumbnails. In this article, we'll explore how to use Drupal to create image hover effects for thumbnails. Step 1: Install and Configure the Image Hover Effects Module To create image hover effects for your Drupal…
10 Effective Strategies for Growing and Managing Your Facebook Page
Facebook has become one of the most widely used social media platforms in the world, with over 2 billion monthly active users. For businesses, brands, and individuals, it has become an essential tool for promoting products and services, building a community, and reaching a wider audience. However, with so many users and competition, it can be challenging to grow and manage a successful Facebook page. In this article, we will discuss 10…
Facebook Creative Agency in Tbilisi: The Experts You Need to Grow Your Business
In recent years, social media has become an integral part of business marketing strategies, and Facebook is one of the most widely used platforms for advertising. With over 2.7 billion active users, Facebook presents a vast opportunity for businesses to reach their target audience, increase brand awareness, and drive conversions. However, creating effective Facebook campaigns requires expertise and creativity. This is where Facebook creative…
How to Hire Top Translators with the Help of LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a social media platform that has become an essential tool for recruiters and hiring managers in various industries. For those in need of hiring translators, LinkedIn is a particularly valuable resource that can help connect them with a pool of qualified candidates. For the past few weeks, I've been helping find and recruit top talents for one of the leading translation companies in Georgia, and in this article, I want to share my…