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…
Putin, Russia and the West: "New Start"
<p>Found this documentary on YouTube, and watched in Saturday evening. </p><p>In this documentary is showed time when Dmitry Medvedev was president of Russia, and how Barack Obama decided to…
Few shots from Tbilisi Cheese Festival
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.…
How to Create a Contact Form in Drupal: A Beginner's Guide
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…
How to Showcase Popular Content on Your Drupal Website
Drupal is a popular content management system used by many businesses and organizations to create and manage their websites. One of the key features of Drupal is the ability to display popular content on your website.…
Optimizing Your Drupal Website for Search Engines: How to Create a Sitemap for Google Webmasters
A sitemap is a critical aspect of any website, including Drupal websites. It helps search engines like Google to discover and index all of the pages on your website, making it easier for users to find your content. In…
Estonia to catch up Scandinavia in next 10-15 years
I have red some interesting article on Estonian Public Broadcasting (news.err.ee) in which professor of economics, at Tartu University, Raul Eamets predicts that it will take 10-15 years for Estonian incomes to catch…
Week #2 of blogging 365 days in a row
<p>On October 3rd, 2013, I started a blog contest for myself - <a href="http://reinisfischer.com/node/8">Can you blog 365 days in a row.</a></p><p>Today is already 2nd week of my…
Armenia, then, now - future
Recently I wrote an article about Georgia, then, now - future, this time I would like to write about Armenia. Landlocked land, with huge economic problems, ongoing conflicts with neighboring Azerbaijan over Nagorno-…
Few shots from Samgori, Tbilisi
Samgori is a district in Tbilisi, which is connected to the city center by the metro. Seems that the Samgori neighborhood is rarely visited by tourists I first visited this part of Tbilisi back in August/September 2013…
How to Add Facebook Like Button to Drupal 7 Site
If you want to add the Facebook like button to your Drupal 7 site, the process is relatively straightforward. To get started, you will need to download the Facebook Like Button module from the modules section of your…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…