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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Today will be announced new Prime minister of Georgia
Recently I wrote an article about Georgian press discussing whether the new Prime Minister of Georgia will be David Seergenko. To this day Georgian Press, has already 3 candidates: David Sergeenko, Irakly Gariabshvili and Giorgi Kvirikashvili. As I wrote about Georgian president candidates before elections - I had no clue who is who - so I can confirm, I have no idea who are these guys except some of these or somebody else, will be appointed…
Display YouTube videos on Drupal site with YouTube field module
Recently I started a new topic series - documentaries, where I publish documentaries I have watched and recommend to watch others. I write a brief description of what each documentary is, and then I embed a YouTube link to show a video on my blog. How To Embed YouTube video in Drupal 8 (CKEDITOR) But lately I started to think of creating my own Screen-casts, and the idea of embedding a video on content didn't satisfy me anymore. What I…
First Month Blogging Results: Blog Statistics October 2013
As a new blogger, it's exciting to reflect on the progress made in the first month of blogging. I've put in a lot of effort to create content, and it's interesting to see the results. One of the key metrics to track as a blogger is the number of visitors to the site. In the first month of blogging, I had 39 unique visitors. Although this number may not seem high, it's important to remember that the site was only online from October 10th. With…
30 days Twittering in a row
As you may have noticed, I recently ran a contest for 365 days of consecutive blogging. Now that it's the start of November and I'm brainstorming ways to drive more traffic to my blog, I've decided to give Twitter a try. The idea is to use Twitter to interact with like-minded individuals and, of course, to promote the content available on my blog. I'm not sure yet whether I'll end up writing a bot to automatically publish tweets to Twitter, but…
Getting Started with Building a Drupal Site from Scratch: Content Types, Fields
Building a website, whether it's using Drupal or not, requires careful planning and consideration. It's important to determine what the purpose of the website is, who the target audience is, and what value it will bring to your business. For instance, if the website is for a tourism company that offers fishing, hunting, and skiing tours, the first step would be to gather high-quality photos that showcase the destinations and activities offered…
Google Analytics (not provided) - how to solve
Lately, more and more webmasters (including me) are complaining about huge increase in (not provided) keywords in their Google Analytics reports. Well this actually started to happen, since Google introduced it's new TOS back in March 2012. [block:block=38] Update: This tutorial originally was written back in 2013, but it still applies in 2017 I can just agree, how annoying is to see this (not provided). Seems there is no ultimate…
The Lost World of Communism, Documentary about East Germany (2013)
The recently released BBC documentary sheds light on the experiences of life in East Germany, providing a deeper understanding of the country's tumultuous past. The film focuses on the deportations of ethnic Germans to Siberia in the late 1940s and early 1950s, highlighting the extreme measures taken by the East German government to maintain control over its citizens. One of the key features of the documentary is its exploration of the role of…
Future Forecast of GDP in CIS, Baltic States, and Georgia in 2018 - An Analysis
I recently wrote an article exploring the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Baltic states, and Georgia in 2012. Now, I'm turning my gaze to the future and examining what the economies of the former Soviet Union republics may look like in 2018. Why 2018? I'm relying on IMF forecasts, and as of now, the closest future projections available from the IMF extend until 2018. As per the data provided by…
Upgrading Your Drupal 7 Site: Tips and Tricks for a Smooth Transition (Minor Upgrade)
Upgrading a website can be a daunting task, especially if you're not familiar with the process. But upgrading your Drupal site is necessary for security, bug fixes, and new features. In this article, I'll be discussing the process of upgrading a Drupal 7.10 site to the newest version of Drupal, a minor upgrade. Before you start, it's important to understand the difference between a major and a minor upgrade. A major upgrade, such as upgrading…
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…