Blog Archive: April 2014
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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Portfolio Grows to $7,827.75 Despite MS Credit Spread Adjustments
Last week marked another milestone for our investment portfolio, demonstrating resilience and steady growth despite some strategic adjustments. By the week's close, our portfolio value stood at $7,827.75, reflecting a modest but positive 0.04% increase compared to the previous week.This growth comes despite the need to adjust our credit spread on…
Romania: An Overview of its Economy and EU Membership (2014)
Yesterday I took a brief overview of Moldova, and today I'm eager to dive into the neighboring country of Romania. Romania is a full-fledged member of the European Union since 2007, together with Bulgaria, and is…
How to Use Instagram App with GPS Offline: A Step-by-Step Guide
Instagram is a popular photo and video-sharing platform that allows users to post pictures and videos, share memories, and connect with friends and family. However, one of the requirements of using the app is having an…
Adding CAPTCHA to Drupal 7 Webform
CAPTCHA is an essential tool for preventing spam and malicious attacks on your website. Adding CAPTCHA to your Drupal 7 Webform is a straightforward process that can be completed in a few easy steps. In this article,…
Discovering the Rich History and Growing Economy of Moldova
Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, situated between Romania and Ukraine. Despite its small size and relatively low profile on the world stage, Moldova has a rich and complex history, a diverse culture,…
Swords, Scandals, and Swashbuckling: A Review of The Musketeers TV Series (2014)
"The Musketeers" is a historical adventure TV series produced by the BBC. It is loosely based on the characters from the novel "The Three Musketeers" by Alexandre Dumas, set in 17th century France. The show features an…
The Shocking Truth About Immigration in the UK: A Review of the 2014 Documentary
In 2014, the documentary film "The Truth About Immigration in the UK" caused a stir in the UK media and politics. The documentary, produced by Channel 4, set out to investigate the impact of immigration on the UK, and…
How Moldova's Visa-Free Regime is Driving Economic Growth and Integration with the EU
Moldova is a small, landlocked country located in Eastern Europe. Despite its size, Moldova has a rich history and culture and is home to a diverse population of over 3 million people. In recent years, Moldova has made…
Georgia's Political System: An Overview of its Structure and Functioning
Georgia is a small country located in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. The country's political system has undergone significant changes over the years, from being…
Inject Block In Drupal 7 Node With Block Inject module
I was looking for options to inject Google Adsense ads into my Drupal blog. There are a few modules and tactics available. But today I found an excellent module - Block Inject. The Block Inject module allows for…
Flickr vs Instagram: Which is the Best Photo-Sharing Platform for Your Needs?
Flickr and Instagram are both popular photo-sharing platforms, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the key differences between these two platforms to help you decide…
Some magic with Drupal, Flickr and Georgia
Update: Further developments of both tourgeorgia.eu and instagram wall have been stopped. I have created a new Travel Map section instead. Since I bought my first Android phone so many new thoughts and ideas has run…
Pushing the limits - Brain power
<p>Nice documentary about our brain power</p>
Magti 3g internet in your phone
<p>Recently I bought my first Android phone, one of the first things I did - I wanted to activate internet on it, I mean mobile internet rather WI-FI.</p><p>Since I'm customer of Magti (Bani) I…
Import your Instagram photos to your blog using Flickr + Flickstagram
Recently I bought my first Android phone, and I found Instagram app really useful. What I like the most is it's mapping options, so you can add latitude/longitude auto, if your GPS is turned on. Then I wanted to import…
Gremi monastery complex in Georgia
Another very interesting tourist attraction in Kakheti close to Kvareli - Meet the Gremi Monastery complex. Features rich history and very spectacular views. For the first time I visited Gremi monastery complex back…
Lisi Lake in Tbilisi (Georgia)
Lisi lake is a popular recreational area in Tbilisi. Some will find a lazy walk around lake while others will enjoy a mountain biking here. I prefer both. As well I like here capturing spectacular views using my DSLR…
Nekresi Monastery Complex in Georgia
Nekresi once was a town in Kakheti, Georgia. Nowadays Nekresi is a monastery complex located high up in the hill offering breathtaking views to surrounding plateau, not to mention that monastery complex is really…
Easter holidays with Putin and Valeriya
<p>We made a holiday booking at Royal Batoni, Kvareli.</p><p>For me it is a great pleasure to just lay down and lazy watch satellite television shows with Vladimir Putin and pop singer Valeriya.</p…
My first mobile post
<p>My first mobile post using Drupal powered blog.</p>
GEL to USD exchange rates Mid - April 2014
It has been awhile since I last time examined GEL/USD exchange rates. Last time I did that, I was pretty worried about hidden devaluation of Georgian national currency Lari. During the past 4 years, GEL has lost its…