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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Node reference views display using relationships
I started doing some Drupal powered site rebuilding. By first of all I deleted all views and un-installed and deleted modules that are not must-have. Then I started from scratch building with views: It took me some time (about 5 minutes) to remember how to display referenced nodes on other node page. Here is what you will need to achieve such behavior: Create a new view, add Contextual filter nid, and add Relationships - referenced…
Idea for setting cheap file upload place
<p>Yesterday one of mine customers asked me for solution, for easy way for different people to upload and download larger files, and customer had an option to create user roles.</p><p>My first idea is to buy cheap VPS from Digital Ocean, set up vsftpd, and add some web interface for user management.</p><p>For $5 I can get 20GB disk space, so I will try soon to realise this idea, and see how it's gona work.</…
New hinges added to my HP Compaq 6510b
Today, finally my new used hinges arrived, and I had an opportunity to change the broken ones with new ones. Hinges traveled to me from China to US and the to Georgia, pretty impressive route, right? Anyway I'm happy with my new hinges, and hope that my beloved laptop HP Compaq 6510b will please me for few more years. Update: The good old HP Compaq 6510b still pleases me, but I have finally bought a new ASUS laptop (September, 2015) DIY: How…
House of lies
<p>I'm huge fan of tv series and documentaries. This time I found another masterpiece - House of lies. It's damned good. Kinda a little bit reminds me British TV series about con artists - called Hustle. But in this case, there is less con, more bussines.</p><p>About House of lies from imdb</p><p>A subversive, scathing look at a self-loathing management consultant from a top-tier firm. Marty, a highly…
Cycling in Tbilisi: Left Embankment of Mtkvari
Left Embankment of Mtkvari is one of the longest asphalt pavement cycling distances in city of Tbilisi - it stretches from Didube to Ortochala (passing Tbilisi Old Town). It is among the easiest routes as well. For today's cycling assignment I decided to use section Marjinashvili - Didube - Marjinashivli from Left Embankment of Mtkvari Embankment of Mtkvari in Tbilisi is really cool place for riders (and not only), except sudden obstacles,…
Kutaisi Airport: Your Ticket to Discovering Georgia's Best Kept Secrets
Kutaisi International Airport, located in Georgia's second-largest city, is the gateway to one of the country's most beautiful regions. Surrounded by mountains, forests, and rivers, Kutaisi is a perfect base for exploring the natural wonders of western Georgia. Here's what you need to know about flights to Kutaisi International Airport and what to do once you arrive. Flights to Kutaisi International Airport Kutaisi International Airport is…
Georgia may get NATO Membership action plan
<p>In case if Russia, will decide to add Crimea to Russian Federation, NATO would release it Membership Action plan for Georgia, September 2014.</p><p> </p>
Fat head, chunky middle, long tail
<p>Today I asked myself a question - how soon it takes to rank on Google?</p><p>Based on my experience it could be in average 3-6 month. But I decided to Google this question, and read what other might said, and found a really useful article, where it's simple explained - <a href="http://www.techwyse.com/blog/search-engine-optimization/how-long-does-i… long does it take a website to rank on Google?</a…
New York auto show 2014
<p>New York International autoshow will be held in New York April 18th - 27th</p><p>Event will take place in Jacob Jevits Conventation Center, between 34th - 40th street and 11th avenue, New York city.</p><p>Please find more information on schedules here: http://www.autoshowny.com/show/schedule</p>
Azerbaijan will held F1 stage
<p>One of the stages for F1 racing will be held in Azerbaijan.</p><p>According to source first stage will be held in Azerbaijan in 2016.</p><p>Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/formulaone/article-2573270/Bernie-Eccl…;
Tbilisi Botanical Garden
Tbilisi Botanical garden is located at the foothills of the Narikala fortress in the city center of Tbilisi. The National Botanical Garden of Georgia occupies the area of 161 hectares and possesses a collection of over 4,500 taxonomic groups. There are at least to entrances at the garden - one is from the top of Narikala fortress (You can get there by using Aerial tram from Rike Park) and other entrance is from Abanotubani just behind the…
Joint statement on Ukraine
<p>A joint statement from the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States and the President of the European Council and President of the European Commission.</p><blockquote><ul><li><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">We, the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States and the President of the European…
Armenian GDP rise for 3.5%
<p>Total GDP in Armenia for 2013 made $ 4 266,8 billions Armenian Dram, what is about $10,4 billion, making 3.5% increase compared to previous (2012) year.</p><p>Armenian government making forecast for 2013 wanted to see increase 6.2%.</p><p>According to Armenian State budget, this year forecast is for 5.2%</p>
Blog statistics February 2014
It has been already fifth month since I started to blog. Last month (February 2014) I got 331 unique visitors, what is definitely what I was forecasting at the end of January. Blog traffic February 2014 I'm looking for 500 unique's this month (March 2014).
February 2014 Blog Income Report $9.60
Hey, there fellow online entrepreneurs! Today, I wanted to share my online income journey with you all. It's been an amazing 10 years since I started my online journey and I have learned a lot along the way. Last month (January), I earned a total of $8.37 from my four online properties. Not too shabby, but definitely not enough to retire on. But, I'm always up for a challenge and this month, I'm happy to report that I've seen an increase in my…