Blog Archive: April 2014
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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Time-Lapse: Observing the Thriving Ivy on the Opposite Wall
Have you ever wondered how nature changes over time? One fascinating way to witness this transformation is through time-lapse photography. For three weeks in April 2014, I've been taking photo shoots of the wall opposite to me and observing the leaps of ivy as it thrives. Now, after capturing the growth of this plant over a period of time, I am excited to share the finale of this time-lapse experiment with you. Time-lapse photography allows us…
Romania: An Overview of its Economy and EU Membership (2014)
Yesterday I took a brief overview of Moldova, and today I'm eager to dive into the neighboring country of Romania. Romania is a full-fledged member of the European Union since 2007, together with Bulgaria, and is considered one of the poorest countries in the EU in terms of wealth. With a population of 21.33 million people and a GDP of 169.4 billion USD in 2012, Romania's GDP per capita is 7.942 thousands USD. Although Romania is four times…
How to Use Instagram App with GPS Offline: A Step-by-Step Guide
Instagram is a popular photo and video-sharing platform that allows users to post pictures and videos, share memories, and connect with friends and family. However, one of the requirements of using the app is having an active internet connection. This can be a problem when you're traveling, in a remote area, or simply don’t have access to the internet. Fortunately, there are ways to use Instagram even when you don’t have an internet connection…
Adding CAPTCHA to Drupal 7 Webform
CAPTCHA is an essential tool for preventing spam and malicious attacks on your website. Adding CAPTCHA to your Drupal 7 Webform is a straightforward process that can be completed in a few easy steps. In this article, we will show you how to add CAPTCHA to your Drupal 7 Webform to protect your website and improve the user experience. Step 1: Install the CAPTCHA module The first step is to install the CAPTCHA module on your Drupal 7 website. To…
Discovering the Rich History and Growing Economy of Moldova
Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, situated between Romania and Ukraine. Despite its small size and relatively low profile on the world stage, Moldova has a rich and complex history, a diverse culture, and a growing economy. One of the key features of Moldova's history is its position at the crossroads of different empires and civilizations. Over the centuries, Moldova has been ruled by a variety of powers, including the Ottoman…
Swords, Scandals, and Swashbuckling: A Review of The Musketeers TV Series (2014)
"The Musketeers" is a historical adventure TV series produced by the BBC. It is loosely based on the characters from the novel "The Three Musketeers" by Alexandre Dumas, set in 17th century France. The show features an ensemble cast, including Tom Burke as Athos, Santiago Cabrera as Aramis, Howard Charles as Porthos, and Luke Pasqualino as D'Artagnan. Here are some of the highlights of this exciting and engaging TV series: Swashbuckling Action…
The Shocking Truth About Immigration in the UK: A Review of the 2014 Documentary
In 2014, the documentary film "The Truth About Immigration in the UK" caused a stir in the UK media and politics. The documentary, produced by Channel 4, set out to investigate the impact of immigration on the UK, and the result was a nuanced and complex picture of a controversial issue. The film begins with presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy stating that "immigration has become one of the most divisive issues in Britain today." It then goes on to…
How Moldova's Visa-Free Regime is Driving Economic Growth and Integration with the EU
Moldova is a small, landlocked country located in Eastern Europe. Despite its size, Moldova has a rich history and culture and is home to a diverse population of over 3 million people. In recent years, Moldova has made significant strides towards greater integration with the European Union (EU), including the introduction of a visa-free regime for Moldovan citizens traveling to the EU. The visa-free regime, which was introduced in 2014, allows…
Georgia's Political System: An Overview of its Structure and Functioning
Georgia is a small country located in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. The country's political system has undergone significant changes over the years, from being part of the Soviet Union to gaining independence in 1991 and establishing a democratic system of government. Georgia's political system is based on a semi-presidential representative democratic republic, with the President as the…
Inject Block In Drupal 7 Node With Block Inject module
I was looking for options to inject Google Adsense ads into my Drupal blog. There are a few modules and tactics available. But today I found an excellent module - Block Inject. The Block Inject module allows for regions to be created and injected in the middle of chosen node types. You can create any number of regions to inject as well as select as many node types you would like these regions to be injected in. The blocks you assign to these…
Flickr vs Instagram: Which is the Best Photo-Sharing Platform for Your Needs?
Flickr and Instagram are both popular photo-sharing platforms, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the key differences between these two platforms to help you decide which one is right for your needs. Flickr, launched in 2004, is a photo-sharing platform that was popular among professional photographers before the rise of social media. It offers more advanced features than Instagram, such as…
Some magic with Drupal, Flickr and Georgia
Update: Further developments of both tourgeorgia.eu and instagram wall have been stopped. I have created a new Travel Map section instead. Since I bought my first Android phone so many new thoughts and ideas has run through my head - I mean in opportunities of development. One of them I already realized - I created my custom Instagram wall, where I'm syncing all my photos taken by phone, and putting them on map. I really like this approach.…
Pushing the limits - Brain power
<p>Nice documentary about our brain power</p>
Magti 3g internet in your phone
<p>Recently I bought my first Android phone, one of the first things I did - I wanted to activate internet on it, I mean mobile internet rather WI-FI.</p><p>Since I'm customer of Magti (Bani) I turned to Magti office on Rustaveli street to change my old SIM card to micro- SIM card by additional 5GEL charge. I was on rush, and I told that I will enable internet later on my phone by myself.</p><p>I then called to…
First test with MapMyRide app
<p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">Recently I bought my first Android phone with GPS function. And I decided it might help me in my bike riding </span>exercises<span style="line-height: 1.538em;"> time. I did a quick app search on Google Play and found app called MapMyRide. </span></p><p>To test, how this app is working, I turned on GPS on phone…