Blog Archive: September 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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Building a Savings Account in Georgia (2014)
n September 2014, I started a journey to build a savings account in the fast-developing economy of Georgia. With a strong command of the Georgian economy, I saw the potential to grow my income from my online sources and put it to work for me in the form of savings. My Income Sources At the time, I was earning my income solely through the internet. My primary sources of income were Google AdSense and affiliate marketing, with the latter…
16 Best Sony Laptops You Can Buy Online - Amazon
Sony has been known for producing top-quality laptops with excellent design and features. While Sony no longer produces laptops, there are still many great options available for those who are looking for a reliable Sony laptop. In this article, we have compiled a list of the 16 best Sony laptops that you can buy online from Amazon (Though it gets harder and harder) Sony VAIO SVP13213CXS The Sony VAIO SVP13213CXS is a sleek and lightweight…
Highest Deposit Interest Rates in Europe
When it comes to choosing where to invest your money, finding a high-yield savings account is a priority for many. Across Europe, there are numerous banking institutions offering competitive interest rates on deposits. In this article, we will compare the highest deposit interest rates in both European Union (EU) member states and non-EU countries, so you can make an informed decision about where to save your money. European Union Countries…
Boosting Your Financial Future: How to Open a Savings Account in Georgia with ProCredit Bank (2014)
For many years, I have been envisioning how to optimize my personal finances. Despite my aspirations, I have never established a savings account. However, I have decided to rectify this situation. A savings account serves as a secure repository for one's funds, and numerous options exist for opening one. For example, a compound interest savings account will provide earnings on deposited funds. While residing in Georgia, I opted to focus my…
How to solve Nginx: 413 Request Entity Too Large error
If you have ever encountered an error message that says "Nginx: 413 Request Entity Too Large", you know how frustrating it can be. This error message usually pops up when you try to upload a file that is too large for your server to handle. The good news is that it is possible to fix this error message. In this article, we will discuss some methods you can use to solve the "Nginx: 413 Request Entity Too Large" error. Here are some solutions to…
Drupal Panels: A Powerful Tool for Layouts, But Are They Too Complicated?
As a content management system, Drupal offers a range of powerful features that make it a top choice for developers and businesses alike. One such feature is Drupal Panels, which allows you to create custom page layouts without needing to write any code. However, some developers and website owners find that Drupal Panels can be complicated and time-consuming to use. In this article, we'll explore what Drupal Panels are, how they work, and some…
How to Install ownCloud on Linode - Ubuntu 14.04
OwnCloud is a self-hosted, open-source file sharing and cloud storage platform that allows individuals and organizations to store, access, and share files securely from any device. With OwnCloud, users can create and collaborate on documents, calendars, and other digital assets, while keeping full control over their data and privacy. OwnCloud offers a range of features such as file synchronization, version control, encryption, and integration…
The University of Georgia (Tbilisi)
The other day I accompanied a person visiting The University of Georgia. And for a surprise for me - I found this educational institution as pretty good. No I have no thoughts of studying in Georgia, but you never say never. The University of Georgia Students have free Internet access The University of Georgia offers studies for international students Coffee machine for students After lectures students can rest on cozy coach…
Lenovo's Top Gaming Laptops: Which One is Right for You?
Lenovo is a well-known brand when it comes to laptops, and their gaming laptops are no exception. Lenovo offers a range of gaming laptops that are equipped with powerful hardware, great graphics, and unique features that cater to the needs of gamers. In this article, we will take a closer look at Lenovo gaming laptops and what makes them a great choice for gamers. Disclaimer: This article contains affiliate links to Amazon. As an Amazon…
Visit of Tbilisi Theater Reminds me Drive in Marshrutka (2014)
This autumn season we wanted to start with something beautiful. At the end of every September, the Tbilisi International theatre festival is held. Actually, it might come as a surprise for some, but Tbilisi is a city that loves theatres. At least there are dozens of them in the city, there are some smaller ones and then there are some larger ones, the ones which receive state funding. So, on September 20th we went on one play which was held in…
Georgia Ranks 10 Worst on Global Well-Being Index
<p>The other day I took the taxi, for a short drive I usually pay 3 GEL, Taxi driver asked me 10GEL, when I pointed him that it's a bad attitude regarding foreigners, he started to yell on me telling that - Foreigners just like to visit Georgia, not to spend a dime, and that he is not satisfied with that. I asked does he thinks Georgia is equal to Germany, Netherlands or Spain?</p><p><strong>If it so, why dies he is…
New Asia - Tbilisi Restaurant Review
New Asia is a Chinese restaurant located in Tbilisi on Griboedov street (just next to Rustaveli Avenue). The idea to visit this Chinese restaurant came spontaneous... you see - khinkali, khachapuri or barbecue... there are times you get sick and tired of them in Georgia. So one of the alternatives is to visit some other type cuisine - and this time our choice was Chinese cuisine. New Asia Restaurant in Tbilisi Entrance at New Asia…
Open Atrium - Love it or Hate it
<p>Some potential customer of mine would like to build an intranet site after several meetings we have negotiated we could use Open Atrium for building a companies intranet site.</p><p>Honestly speaking I'm not very familiar with Open Atrium, and I have ambivalent feelings regarding this.</p><p>I can only agree that OA probably is one of the best open source solutions for your companies intranet, on the other…
Abother mobile blog post
<p>My blogging motivation is down due to my longer travel abroad. So again I'm making post just not to miss a day.</p><p>Tomorrow I'll be back home and I hope will get back to everyday routine. </p><p>Yes I'm naking this post from my mobile device. This is a neat feature I created for my Drupal powered blog.</p><p>Actually I m thinking of creating an Android app for better mobile…
Today I will miss minimum 500 word count per article
<p>I must admit again - it's hard to stay focused when you are on your travel. And so did happens today and probably will happen tomorrow as well.</p><p>But I still will make this blog post, to get me better focused next time on my travels.</p>