An ex-pat living in Georgia since 2011, I trade stocks, take photographs, work out at the gym, and many more. Here I write about travel, finance, and other things that might interest me.
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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 other government institutions and high travel expenses. As an impartial observer, I have…
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 look at its historical GDP and project what the future might look like. To start, let's examine the historical GDP of Georgia by nominal values. The chart shows that Georgia, like many other former Soviet republics, experienced…
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 up with the intricacies of Georgian politics, but it's important to have a basic…
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: Disable the default image option under the image field settings. Create a view that…
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. You can explore Borjomi either doing rafting on Mtkvari river (See: Rafting in Georgia…
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 article, we'll walk you through the process of setting up Google Analytics for your Drupal…
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 Drupal, you may find that scheduling posts can be a time-consuming process. In this…
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 interesting experience. I managed to write 16 posts in 7 days, averaging 2.38 posts per day. I was…
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 (IMF), Turkmenistan’s economy is projected to grow by 12.4% in 2013 and 10.4% in 2014. This…
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 me to introduce myself. My name is Reinis Fischer, and I am a passionate individual with a…
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 decades, Poland's economy has grown faster, with its GDP and GDP per capita reaching 489.8…
Ilham Aliyev's Re-Election in 2013: A Look Back on Azerbaijan's Presidential Elections
The 2013 Presidential elections in Azerbaijan saw the re-election of incumbent President Ilham Aliyev, who secured 84.72% of the vote, according to the Central Election Commission. President Aliyev's victory was widely expected. In the years since the 2013 Presidential elections, President Aliyev has continued to lead Azerbaijan, consolidating his power and pursuing a number of major reforms aimed at modernizing the country and strengthening…
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 largest countries by GDP. According to the World Bank, the top 20 largest economies in the…
Azerbaijan's $3 Billion Azerbaijan Tower: The Crown Jewel of the Khazar Islands
The construction of the Azerbaijan Tower and the Khazar Islands, a $100 billion city of 41 artificial islands in the Caspian Sea, was first planned to begin in 2015 and be completed by 2025. There is no recent update on the status of the project and whether it has been initiated or not. It's possible that the project has been postponed or even canceled due to various reasons such as funding, economic conditions, or other considerations. It's…
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 of Azerbaijan was 63.4 billion USD while the GDP of UAE was 360.2 billion USD. The GDP per…