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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Georgian Fishing tours: Jandari lake
I first met Giorgi from Georgian fishing tours back at the end of 2013, when we did a fishing tour at Jandari lake organized by his company. I noticed a free fishing tour offer on their Facebook page. I claimed that offer and I was the lucky to actually get a free fishing tour. Make sure you follow their Facebook page as well - who knows, maybe more such offers will follow. If not - price for such tours are not very expensive and is worth of…
The Aftermath of the Soviet Union: Exploring the Economies of the CIS, Baltic States, and Georgia (2012)
The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 marked the end of a massive political and economic entity, leading to the creation of several independent states. The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Baltic states, and Georgia are some of the countries that emerged from the Soviet Union's ashes. But what happened to these countries after the collapse and what has become of their economies in the present day? First, let's take a look at the…
Georgia's Next President: Giorgi Margvelashvili Takes Office (2013)
Yesterday, Georgia held a presidential election and the winner, according to exit polls, is Giorgi Margvelashvili. He will serve as the country's president for the next five years. In a previous article, I stated that I had limited knowledge about Margvelashvili. Despite this, I predicted his victory. And now, I have a feeling that after his five-year term, he may become a well-respected figure in Georgian society. You may argue that he's…
Spellchecker for TinyMCE WYSIWYG Drupal
TinyMCE is a popular WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor used in Drupal and many other content management systems. It is a powerful tool that allows users to easily create and edit rich content, including text, images, and videos. However, one feature that is missing from the default TinyMCE editor is a spellchecker, which can be a major inconvenience for content creators. Fortunately, there are several options available for adding a…
Filtering Popular Posts on Drupal: How to Filter by Time Frame with Views
In a previous tutorial, I showed how to use Views to filter popular posts on a Drupal site. Today, I will demonstrate how to filter popular posts within a specific time frame, such as a week or a month. Note that this tutorial will only apply filters to the most viewed nodes based on their publishing date, not to all nodes within a certain time frame. If you haven't already set up a popular blog post View, please refer to the link above and…
From Shevardnadze to Garibashvili: A History of Georgia's Prime Ministers
Georgia is a country with a rich political history, with many notable figures serving as its prime minister. In this article, we will take a closer look at the prime ministers of Georgia, highlighting their contributions to the country and their impact on Georgian politics. Tengiz Sigua (1990-1992) Tengiz Sigua was the first prime minister of independent Georgia following the collapse of the Soviet Union. He played a crucial role in…
The Top Peaks in Georgia: A Guide to the Country's Highest Mountains
Georgia is a country known for its stunning mountainous landscapes, with several peaks reaching over 4,000 meters in elevation. From the Caucasus range to the Svaneti region, Georgia offers a plethora of opportunities for mountaineering and hiking enthusiasts. Here are the highest mountains in Georgia that are worth exploring: Mount Shkhara: At 5,068 meters, Mount Shkhara is the highest peak in Georgia and the third-highest in the Caucasus…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Website with Drupal: Tips from Reinis Fischer
Creating a webpage can be a daunting task, especially for those who are new to web development. However, with the right tools and guidance, it is possible to create a professional-looking website. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to create a webpage, with a focus on using Drupal as a web development platform. Step 1: Choose Drupal as Your Web Development Platform Drupal is a popular content management system (CMS)…
Improve User Experience with AJAX-Powered 'Load More' Pagination for Drupal Views
In Drupal, pagination is a common feature that allows website visitors to browse through a long list of content, such as blog posts or products, by breaking them up into smaller, more manageable pages. By default, Drupal offers a built-in pagination system that works well for most use cases. However, as your website grows, you may find that your visitors are spending a lot of time waiting for pages to load, which can negatively impact user…
Small Economies, Big Differences: Comparing the 10 Smallest Economies in the European Union (2012)
The European Union, with 28 member states and a population reaching over 500 million, may sound like the world's largest economy when viewed as a whole. In 2012, the EU's GDP was $16.6 trillion. But let's break things down and take a closer look at what makes up the European Union. In this article, I will talk about the smallest economies in the EU. The Smallest economies of the European Union: I decided to call an economy small if its Gross…
Exporting Made Easy: How Drupal Simplifies Transferring Content Across Websites
Drupal is a versatile content management system (CMS) that provides users with a range of features for managing and publishing digital content. One of the many advantages of Drupal is its ability to export content to other websites, a feature that can be particularly useful for organizations that have a presence across multiple digital channels. In this article, we will explore how to export content to other websites using Drupal and why this…
China's Belt and Road Initiative: How Georgia Fits In
China's investment in Georgia has been a topic of increasing interest in recent years. Georgia, strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, has become a key player in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and an important partner for China's economic and political ambitions in the region. China has invested heavily in Georgia's infrastructure, energy, and transportation sectors. One of the most significant Chinese investments…
Democratic Republic of Congo - The World's Poorest Country by GDP Per Capita (2013)
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has long been recognized as one of the poorest countries in the world, with a GDP per capita of just $394 in 2013, according to the World Bank. The country faces a range of challenges, including political instability, conflict, and economic underdevelopment, which have contributed to its position as one of the world's least developed nations. In 2013, the DRC was still recovering from a long period of…
China vs USA - empires at war
<p>Find this documentary from 2007 in Youtube. In France 5 produced documentary authors speak of first confrontation of Chinese and American army in 1996 close to Taiwan.</p><p>In 2007 year produced documentary it's told that China has advanced and modernized it's war technology, by learning USA technics in First Gulf war, Kosowo, Afghanistan, Iraq and other. </p><p>China has deployed system that…
Will China's economy to be worlds largest?
<p>It seems is a hot topic in our days - Will China out perform United States by GDP in close future. I'm more skeptical than others, and I don't believe this will happen in next 10 years. After 10 years, who knows - maybe. </p><p>United States accounts about $15.8 trilion GDP in 2012, whilce China's GDP is about $8.227. Some opportunists have called year <a href="http://www.globaltimes.cn/…