Filtering Popular Posts on Drupal: How to Filter by Time Frame with Views

26 October, 2013 | Drupal Development | 20 seen

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 follow the steps to create your View.

To begin, open your popular blog post View and add a new filter under the "Filter" section. Select "Content: Post date" and choose "Operator: is between" in the filter settings.

In the "Min" field, enter the time frame you want Drupal to filter, for example, if you want to filter posts from the last 10 days, enter "-10 days" as the offset. In the "Max" field, enter the current time to ensure that future posts are not included in the filter.

If you have any questions or issues with this process, please leave a comment below and I will be happy to assist you.

From Shevardnadze to Garibashvili: A History of Georgia's Prime Ministers

26 October, 2013 | Living in Georgia | 22 seen

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.

The Top Peaks in Georgia: A Guide to the Country's Highest Mountains

26 October, 2013 | Travel guides | 44 seen

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:

A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Website with Drupal: Tips from Reinis Fischer

25 October, 2013 | Drupal Development | 9 seen

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) that is widely used for building websites. It offers a wide range of features and flexibility, making it a great choice for both simple and complex web projects.

Step 2: Choose a Domain Name

Your domain name is the web address that people will use to access your website. Choose a name that is relevant to your brand or business, and make sure it is easy to remember and spell.

Step 3: Choose a Web Hosting Service

Web hosting is a service that allows you to make your website accessible on the internet. Choose a web hosting service that is reliable and affordable, and that meets the technical requirements of Drupal.

Step 4…

Improve User Experience with AJAX-Powered 'Load More' Pagination for Drupal Views

25 October, 2013 | Drupal Development | 65 seen

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 experience.

To solve this problem, you can use AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) to implement a "Load More" button that loads additional content without having to refresh the page.

In this article, we'll explore how to implement an AJAX-powered "Load More" pagination system in Drupal using the Views module.

Before we get started, you'll need to have the Views module installed on your Drupal site. Views is a powerful module that allows you to create custom queries for displaying content on your site. Once you have Views installed, you'll need to create a view that displays the content you want to paginate.

In your view's "Pager" settings,…

Small Economies, Big Differences: Comparing the 10 Smallest Economies in the European Union (2012)

25 October, 2013 | Macroeconomics | 16 seen

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.

I decided to call an economy small if its Gross Domestic Product is less than $100 billion.

In 2012, there were 10 countries in the European Union with a GDP below $100 billion. These countries were Malta, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Luxembourg, and Slovakia. The total population of these countries was 28 million.

In total, the 10 smallest economies generated $425 billion of GDP.

According to the chart above, we can expect to see Slovakia move off the list of smallest economies in the near future.

In 2012, Slovakia's GDP was $91.604 billion. I believe that Bulgaria will also be removed from this list in the coming years. In 2012, Bulgarian GDP was…

Exporting Made Easy: How Drupal Simplifies Transferring Content Across Websites

24 October, 2013 | Drupal Development | 60 seen

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 feature is important.

Content export is the process of exporting content from one website or CMS and importing it into another website or CMS. This process can be useful for a variety of reasons, such as transferring content from an old website to a new one, merging content from multiple websites, or sharing content with partner organizations.

Drupal provides several benefits for exporting content to other websites. First and foremost, it offers a flexible and easy-to-use content export module that allows you to export content in a variety of formats, including XML, CSV, and JSON. This means you can easily transfer content to other websites, regardless of the platform or CMS they are…

China's Belt and Road Initiative: How Georgia Fits In

24 October, 2013 | Emerging Markets | 11 seen

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 in Georgia is the Anaklia Deep Sea Port, which is being developed by a Chinese consortium led by the China Harbour Engineering Company. The port is expected to become a major hub for trade between Asia and Europe, providing a new route for Chinese goods to reach European markets.

In addition to the port, China has invested in the construction of highways and rail links in Georgia, connecting the country to its neighbors and facilitating the movement of goods and people. China has also been involved in the construction of several hydroelectric power plants in Georgia, which have helped to improve the country's energy security.

China's investment in Georgia has not been without controversy, however. Some have raised…

Democratic Republic of Congo - The World's Poorest Country by GDP Per Capita (2013)

23 October, 2013 | Macroeconomics | 9 seen

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 conflict that had led to the displacement of millions of people and the loss of countless lives. Despite efforts to establish peace and stability in the country, violence and human rights abuses continued to be a major concern, particularly in the eastern regions of the country.

In addition to political instability and conflict, the DRC also faced significant economic challenges in 2013. The country's economy was heavily dependent on natural resources, particularly minerals such as cobalt, copper, and diamonds. However, much of the revenue generated by the mining sector was siphoned off by corrupt officials, leaving little to no resources for investment in infrastructure or social services.

Access to basic services…

China vs USA - empires at war

23 October, 2013 | Documentaries | 25 seen

<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.&nbsp;</p><p>China has deployed system that can shut down USA satelites over Asia..</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I would say,pretty interesting topic, with more interest about nowadays:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Watch it on Youtube:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGzymvvL1EI">http://www.youtube.com/watc… src="//www.youtube.com/embed/kGzymvvL1EI&quot; frameborder="0" width="560" height="315"></iframe></p>

How to upgrade Drupal 6 to Drupal 7

23 October, 2013 | Drupal Development | 5 seen

Drupal 6 was released in 2008 and Drupal 7 was released in 2011. While Drupal 6 is still used by some websites, it is important to upgrade to Drupal 7 as it provides improved performance, security updates, and new features.

This article will guide you through the preparation process for upgrading Drupal 6 to Drupal 7.

Before making any changes, it is important to create a backup of your website. This will ensure that you can restore your website if something goes wrong during the upgrade process. You can create a backup by using a backup module or by manually copying your website files and database.

Drupal 7 has higher system requirements than Drupal 6. Before upgrading, check if your server meets the Drupal 7 system requirements. Make sure your server has the correct version of PHP, MySQL, and other required software.

Before upgrading to Drupal 7, it is important to update all of your modules and themes to their latest versions. This will ensure that your website is compatible with Drupal 7 and that you will not…

Make Me a German

22 October, 2013 | Documentaries | 6 seen

<p>Entertaining documentary from BBC, where Brit journalist with his wife and kids moves to Germany, to see what is the averege life of German people. Journalist gets a job in German pencil factory, and needs to get up exactly at 06:23 AM. Meanwhile his wife needs to be a real housewife and do house works 4 hours and 10 minutes each day. They send their kids to children garden in Woods.</p><p>Fun, entertaining and positive:</p>

Putin, Russia and the West: "New Start"

21 October, 2013 | Documentaries | 6 seen

<p>Found this documentary on YouTube, and watched in Saturday evening.&nbsp;</p><p>In this documentary is showed time when Dmitry Medvedev was president of Russia, and how Barack Obama decided to deal exactly with him, and not with Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;</p><p>In this documentary Dmitry Medvedev is portrayed as wise and independent leader, how he started reforms in Russia. As well it's showed how USA negotiated with Russia concerning Iran Nuclear program.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you are interested in Russia's politics, I could suggest this documentary for you.</p>

Few shots from Tbilisi Cheese Festival

20 October, 2013 | Living in Georgia | 12 seen

In these days the second Cheese Festival was held in Tbilisi Open Air Museum. My mom was visiting me in Georgia, and today her plane back home was. We decided to spend last hours together. The weather was not so great. We didn't found much cheese, but we spent a lovely time.

Here are few shots I captured with my old Sony DSC camera and three years later post-processed using Adobe Lightroom. 

European and Georgian cow

I find a lot of symbolism in picture above.

The Fall has come

Cheese promoters and girl with a basket

Second Tbilisi Cheese Festival

Tbilisi Open Air Museum

How to Create a Contact Form in Drupal: A Beginner's Guide

20 October, 2013 | Drupal Development | 6 seen

If you have a Drupal website, adding a contact form can be a great way to improve communication with your visitors and potential customers.

In this article, we will discuss how to add a contact form to your Drupal website, step by step.

• Download Webform
• Extract it to sites/all/modules
• Enable from the modules page