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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Drupal Friendly URL Setup: A Step-by-Step Guide for Optimizing Your Site URLs
Update: This article covers details on how to enable and configure the Pathauto module for the Drupal 7 site. For Drupal 8, please see: How To Setup Pretty URLs For Drupal 8 Setting up Drupal-friendly URLs is one of the most essential tasks for Drupal users, as these URLs play a critical role in both human readability and search engine optimization (SEO). In the latest versions of Drupal, some of the friendly URL features are enabled by default…
The Importance of Monitoring Germany's Economy for Forecasting EU's Future
Germany is the largest economy in the European Union, accounting for more than 3 trillion USD GDP nominal. This gives us a clear indication that if we can forecast the German economy, we can also forecast the economy of the European Union and even the Euro Zone. Understanding the economic landscape of Germany is crucial, as it is a dominant player in the EU, with a significant impact on the overall economic health of the region. The chart…
The Boycott Debate: Should Georgia Participate in the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics?
In Georgia, the question of whether or not to boycott the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi is a hot topic. Some are calling for a boycott in response to the Russia-Georgia war of 2008 and Russia's recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent states. Others argue that it is important to normalize relationships with Russia. Recently, Georgian students staged protests in seven cities, calling for Georgia's participation in the Sochi…
Statistics about passengers served at Georgia's airports (2012)
Georgia is a country located in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia, known for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The country has a well-developed transportation infrastructure, which includes a number of modern airports that serve both domestic and international destinations. These airports play a crucial role in connecting Georgia to the rest of the world, facilitating tourism, trade, and business. With the increasing…
Ukraine's Debt Crisis: A Closer Look at the Possibility of Default (2014)
Ukraine is a country located in Eastern Europe that gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Despite its large land area and rich natural resources, Ukraine's economy has struggled since its independence, and the country has been facing various financial challenges in recent years. One of the biggest challenges Ukraine has faced is the possibility of default. A default is defined as a situation where a borrower is unable to repay its…
How To Create an Upcoming Posts Page in Drupal Using Views
In this Drupal Development tutorial, I will walk you through the process of creating an "Upcoming Posts" page in Drupal using the Views module. Future posts are an essential aspect of maintaining a well-organized blog, and this tutorial aims to provide an easy solution for filtering future posts in the Drupal admin panel. By default, Drupal does not come equipped with the "Upcoming Posts" feature, making it challenging to filter future posts…
Georgia's Parliament: Moving Back to Tbilisi?
In 2012, the Parliament of Georgia was relocated from Tbilisi to Kutaisi by then-president Mikheil Saakashvili. The move was meant to give a boost to the city of Kutaisi. However, after the Parliament elections in 2012, which were won by the Georgian Dream coalition, plans were made to move the Parliament back to Tbilisi due to communication issues with other government institutions and high travel expenses. As an impartial observer, I have…
Exploring the Economic Journey of Georgia: Historical GDP and Future Forecasts (2012)
Georgia is a country located in the South Caucasus region and has a rich and diverse history. The Georgian economy has gone through its ups and downs in the past few decades, and in this article, we will take a closer look at its historical GDP and project what the future might look like. To start, let's examine the historical GDP of Georgia by nominal values. The chart shows that Georgia, like many other former Soviet republics, experienced…
2013 Georgian Presidential Election: Understanding the Candidates
Georgia's presidential elections are set to take place on October 27th, 2013, and three main candidates have emerged as frontrunners. Giorgi Margvelashvili, David Bakradze, and Nino Burjanadze, each with their own political backgrounds and experiences, are the main contenders for the presidency. As a foreigner living in Georgia, it can be difficult to keep up with the intricacies of Georgian politics, but it's important to have a basic…
Drupal 7: How to Show a Custom Image When No Image is Provided
In Drupal 7, managing images can be quite challenging, especially when the default image is not provided. The platform provides an option to display a default image under "manage fields," but this approach can be limiting as the same default image will be displayed wherever the image field is used. To overcome this limitation, you can follow these steps: Disable the default image option under the image field settings. Create a view that…
Autumn in Borjomi
Borjomi altogether with Samtskhe - Javakheti region are among my Top destinations in Republic of Georgia. I have spent here countless days and nights. One of the best times to head here definitely is Summer, when temperature in nations capital Tbilisi rises above +40 Celsius, a lazy rest on the rocks in Borjomula river is like a safe haven. See Borjomi trip. You can explore Borjomi either doing rafting on Mtkvari river (See: Rafting in Georgia…
How to Set Up Google Analytics for Your Drupal Website
Google Analytics is an essential tool for tracking and analyzing the performance of your Drupal website. By using this tool, you can gather data on your website's traffic, user behavior, and overall performance. This information can be invaluable for making informed decisions about the direction of your website and improving its user experience. In this article, we'll walk you through the process of setting up Google Analytics for your Drupal…
How to Automatically Publish Future Posts in Drupal with Views Module
Drupal is a popular content management system that allows users to easily create and manage their websites. One of the features that Drupal offers is the ability to schedule posts for future publication. This can be especially useful for bloggers and content creators who want to plan and publish their content in a systematic way. However, if you are using Drupal, you may find that scheduling posts can be a time-consuming process. In this…
Blog Contest: My Experience of Writing 16 Posts in 7 Days
On October 3rd, 2013 I embarked on a personal challenge of blogging for 365 days in a row. The goal was to create a consistent and meaningful presence online, to engage with my audience and to hone my writing skills. I started the contest with a lot of excitement, eager to see the results of my efforts. The first week of blogging proved to be an interesting experience. I managed to write 16 posts in 7 days, averaging 2.38 posts per day. I was…
IMF Predicts 12.4% Economic Growth for Turkmenistan in 2013
Turkmenistan is a country that has managed to defy the odds and experience steady economic growth, even during the global financial crisis of 2009. The country is renowned for having the fourth largest natural gas reserves in the world and is a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). According to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Turkmenistan’s economy is projected to grow by 12.4% in 2013 and 10.4% in 2014. This…