Blog Archive: October 2013
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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Charles Bridge: A Timeless Landmark in Prague
The Charles Bridge (Karlův most) in Prague is one of the most iconic and historic landmarks in Europe. Built in the 14th century under the reign of King Charles IV, this Gothic stone bridge spans the Vltava River, connecting Prague's Old Town with the Lesser Town (Malá Strana). Adorned with a series of 30 Baroque statues and surrounded by stunning…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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'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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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 (…
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…
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…
How to upgrade Drupal 6 to Drupal 7
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…
Make Me a German
<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…