Blog Archive: February 2023

How To choose an International School in Tbilisi

28 February, 2023 | Living in Georgia | 77 seen

Choosing the right international school in Tbilisi can be a daunting task, especially if you are new to the city and want to ensure your child receives a quality education. With so many options available, it can be challenging to know where to start.

In this article, we will take a look at some of the key factors to consider when choosing an international school in Tbilisi, including academic programs, school culture, and extra-curricular activities. 

First and foremost, it is important to consider the academic programs offered by international schools in Tbilisi. Ideally, you want to find a school that offers a comprehensive education that is both challenging and engaging. This typically includes core subjects such as mathematics, science, history, and English, as well as a variety of elective courses. In addition, many international schools in Tbilisi also offer advanced programs in areas such as music, art, and drama, allowing students to explore their interests and talents in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Another important factor to consider when choosing an international school in Tbilisi is the school culture. Ideally, you want to…

Top 11 Gaming Laptops with Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Graphics cards

27 February, 2023 | Laptop Reviews | 233 seen

At the start of February 2023, Nvidia announced the release of the GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics card for laptops

The world’s fastest laptops, powered by GeForce RTX 4090 and 4080 laptop GPUs enable users to game at previously impossible detail levels and speeds, and to power through creative workloads in a fraction of the time, all in thin and light form factors.

In this article, I've listed 11 top-selling laptops with the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card, available to purchase on Amazon. Most models also come with the latest 13th-generation intel core i9 processor.

A quick note: This article contains affiliate links to Amazon, by clicking on links on this page and by making a purchase on the Amazon site, I might earn an affiliate income from that. The prices for laptop computers listed on this page are retrieved using Amazon Product Advertising API and are updated daily. For actual prices please refer to the product page on Amazon.

Exploring the Best of Armenia: A Travel Video from our Business Trip

24 February, 2023 | Travel guides | 21 seen

Welcome to our latest video, where we take you on a journey to Armenia, a country known for its rich culture, history, and stunning natural beauty. In the mid February 2023 we visited Yerevean for a weekend to conduct work interviews with potenital country managers for the translation company expansion plans

We stayed at the luxurious Marriott Yerevan Hotel, visited the Rio Shopping Mall, tried some of the finest Armenian brandy, explored the famous Cascade, and so much more.

Join us as we share our experiences and take you on a virtual tour of this fascinating country. Get ready to be inspired and amazed!

How to Make Traditional Georgian Khinkali: From Dough to Delicious

23 February, 2023 | Food blogger | 81 seen

Just made my first batch of khinkali and it turned out to be a delightful culinary adventure! I got creative with the fillings and tried out some unique combinations like banana, salmon, cheese and of course, some more traditional flavors.

The result was a delicious burst of flavors that I can't wait to share with my friends and family. Who knew that making khinkali could be so much fun?

Khinkali is a traditional Georgian dumpling that has been enjoyed for centuries. These flavorful and juicy dumplings are often filled with meat, cheese, or mushrooms, and can be found in almost every corner of Georgia. If you're looking to try your hand at making khinkali, here is a step-by-step guide to help you create this delicious Georgian dish.

• For the dough:
  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup warm water
• For the filling:
  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup water

2023 Top Solana Projects to Watch for Investment

22 February, 2023 | Crypto | 58 seen

Solana is a high-performance blockchain platform that has been gaining a lot of attention from the cryptocurrency community lately. It is known for its fast transaction times and low transaction fees, making it a popular choice for decentralized applications (dApps) and other blockchain-based projects.

In this article, we will be taking a look at some of the top Solana-based token projects to invest in 2023.

Raydium is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on Solana. It allows users to trade various cryptocurrencies in a trustless and decentralized manner. Raydium has a high-speed order matching engine, which means that trades can be executed quickly and at low cost. Additionally, Raydium has a liquidity program that incentivizes liquidity providers to add liquidity to the platform, making it easier to find trading pairs.

Serum is another decentralized exchange built on Solana. It is designed to be highly performant, with low latency and fast order execution. In addition to trading, Serum has a suite of tools for advanced traders, including leverage and margin trading. Serum also has a governance token (SRM) that is…

Finding the Perfect Country Manager for a Translation Company in Armenia: A Journey of 70 Resumes and 8 Candidates

20 February, 2023 | Doing Business | 18 seen

Finding the right person for a job is not an easy task, and it becomes even more challenging when the job is a high-level position in a foreign country. Such was the case when our translation company decided to expand its operations to Armenia and needed a country manager to lead the team.

Over the past few weeks, I had the opportunity to be part of the recruitment and hiring process for this important position, and it was an exciting journey full of surprises.

It all started with the job advertisement that we posted on various job sites and social media channels (LinkedIn and Facebook). Within a few days, we received an overwhelming response of more than 70 resumes from people with different backgrounds, experiences, and education levels. It was interesting to see how diverse the candidates were, from eager salespersons to brilliant PhDs, each with a unique set of skills and qualities.

Our HR team then began the challenging task of screening the resumes and selecting the most promising candidates for an online interview. We conducted dozens of interviews over the next few days, and it was fascinating to see the different personalities and communication…

Valentine's Day in Tbilisi: A Guide to Romantic Getaways and Activities

13 February, 2023 | Travel guides | 178 seen

Valentine's Day, the day of love, is just around the corner, and Tbilisi, the charming capital of Georgia, is a perfect destination for couples looking for a romantic getaway. Whether you're a long-time couple or on your first date, Tbilisi has something special in store for you.

From candlelit dinners to breathtaking landscapes, the city offers plenty of opportunities to celebrate love. In this blog post, we'll guide you through the most romantic things to do in Tbilisi on Valentine's Day.

Hotels listed in this article contain affiliate links to Booking.com, and if you will click on them and make an actual booking I will earn an affiliate income from that

• Courtyard by Marriott Tbilisi 
• Stamba Hotel 
• Tbilisi Marriott Hotel

• Apartment Old Tbilisi 
• Apartment at Freedom Square 
• Boutique Apartment on Rustaveli Avenue

• Tskaltubo Spa Resort 
• Borjomi Palace

How To Fix Missing Portfolio Tab Interactive Brokers TWS Trading Platform

2 February, 2023 | Stock Portfolio | 465 seen

Interactive Brokers is a damn good brokerage account where you can trade stocks, options, and futures, I've been amazed by this brokerage account for years.

Sometimes some glitch happens, but nothing too serious - one such glitch happening - is a missing Portfolio tab in Classic TWS.

I should note I have faced this on my MacBook only - might be or not be related to the TWS versions, not sure.

It happens when you log in to the TWS, there is no Portfolio tab:

In my case it was showing only Watchlist tab. I tried to add new Portfoio tab by pressing +, but nothing actually really worked as expected.

In the past I have spent good time figuring out how to get back Portfolio tab, sometimes I was able to find it and drag it in from the finder menu, clicking on the TWS icon and pressing - show all windows (sometimes Portfolio tab is in a seperate window in Mac)

anyhot, I found a much easir and simpler solution

From Account - > Portfolio Window

And it brings back Portfoio window under a seperate tab.

Hope it helps! If so, please leave a comment below!

TerraM Crypto Hedge Fund Portfolio Update January 2023

1 February, 2023 | Crypto | 24 seen

On December 12, 2022, we minted 10,000 TerraM coins on the Solana network with an aim to raise $10,000 capital for options trades on Ethereum via the Deribit trading platform.

We didn't raise the capital yet, but we did have quite an interesting month.

It didn't go as planned, actually, it went totally wrong and despite ETH gaining more than 30% last January, the TerraM token actually lost -10.59% from the value it had at the end of December. 

Bad luck with futures trading (we were hedging every trade with futures) is to blame for about 2/3 of the value drop.

The problem with hedging with futures is price oscillation.

My original plan was to hedge each open position with futures, for example, selling a 1600 call option and additionally creating trigger-based trade entry, if ETH reaches 1600, go long with futures buying at 1600 (market price).

In theory, it is a zero-sum game, but in practice - not so easy. Yes, indeed all our trigger-based trades worked as expected, except the price oscillation made some headaches. going long on 1600 and then the price dropping back to 1500, making…