Hi! My name is Reinis Fischer (39), a proud dad and devoted husband. CEO and Founder of Terramatris crypto hedge fund, stock analyst, quantitative options trader, drone enthusiast, world traveler, photographer, and passionate lover of Georgian cuisine (vegetarian). An ex-pat living in Georgia since 2011, I trade stocks, take photographs & make video's, work out at the gym, and many more. Contact me

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in Living in Georgia

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…

in Living in Georgia

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…

in Drupal Development

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:…

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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…

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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…

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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…

in Blogging

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…

in Macroeconomics

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 (…

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Reinis Fischer's Personal Blog: A Journey of Thoughts, Ideas and More

Welcome to my personal blog, reinisfischer.com, where I aim to share my thoughts and experiences on topics that matter to me. I've been blogging for a while now, but today marks the official launch of my personal blog under the domain name reinisfischer.com. This platform will be the primary hub for all my future blogging activities. But who am I? Allow…

in Macroeconomics

Ukraine vs Poland: A Comparison of GDP and Economic Development (2012)

Both Ukraine and Poland have experienced significant changes in their economies since the collapse of the Soviet Union. While both countries were part of the Iron Curtain and had similar population sizes, their economic growth followed different paths. In 1990, Ukraine had a higher GDP and GDP per capita compared to Poland. However, over the past two…

in Macroeconomics

Top 20 Largest Economies in the World by GDP Nominal

The global economy is a complex and dynamic system that is constantly changing. In order to get a better understanding of the world's top economies, it is important to take a look at the latest data and trends. In this article, we will explore the top 20 largest economies in the world by GDP nominal in 2019 and analyze the GDP per capita in the top 10…

in Emerging Markets

Azerbaijan vs UAE: Comparing the Oil-rich Countries' GDP and Living Standards

Have you read the recent article on NYTimes about Azerbaijan's ambitious plan to become famous? Azerbaijan, like UAE, is an oil-rich country with aspirations for growth and development. In this post, we will compare the GDP and living standards of Azerbaijan and UAE to see how they compare. Using data from the World Bank, we can see that in 2011, the GDP…