Blog Archive: October 2013

Getting Started with Building a Drupal Site from Scratch: Content Types, Fields

| 1 views | Drupal Development

Building a website, whether it's using Drupal or not, requires careful planning and consideration. It's important to determine what the purpose of the website is, who the target audience is, and what value it will bring to your business. For instance, if the website is for a tourism company that offers fishing,…


Google Analytics (not provided) - how to solve

| 1 views | Blogging

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 TOS back in March 2012. [block:block=38] Update: This tutorial originally was written back in 2013,…


The Lost World of Communism, Documentary about East Germany (2013)

| 9 views | Documentaries

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 Siberia in the late 1940s and early 1950s, highlighting the extreme measures taken by the East…


Future Forecast of GDP in CIS, Baltic States, and Georgia in 2018 - An Analysis

| 1 views | Macroeconomics

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 economies of the former Soviet Union republics may look like in 2018. Why 2018? I'm relying on IMF…


Upgrading Your Drupal 7 Site: Tips and Tricks for a Smooth Transition (Minor Upgrade)

| 0 views | Drupal Development

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 the process of upgrading a Drupal 7.10 site to the newest version of Drupal, a minor upgrade.…


Georgian Fishing tours: Jandari lake

| 26 views | Lakes Photo Georgia

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 offer and I was the lucky to actually get a free fishing tour. Make sure you follow their Facebook page…


The Aftermath of the Soviet Union: Exploring the Economies of the CIS, Baltic States, and Georgia (2012)

| 1 views | Macroeconomics

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 are some of the countries that emerged from the Soviet Union's ashes. But what happened to…


Georgia's Next President: Giorgi Margvelashvili Takes Office (2013)

| 1 views | Living in Georgia

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 I had limited knowledge about Margvelashvili. Despite this, I predicted his victory. And now, I have…


Spellchecker for TinyMCE WYSIWYG Drupal

| 1 views | Drupal Development

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, images, and videos. However, one feature that is missing from the default TinyMCE editor is a…


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

| 10 views | Drupal Development

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…


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

| 5 views | Living in Georgia

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. Tengiz Sigua (1990-1992) Tengiz Sigua was…


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

| 15 views | Travel guides

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…


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

| 2 views | Drupal Development

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…


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

| 48 views | Drupal Development

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…


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

| 6 views | Macroeconomics

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…


Exporting Made Easy: How Drupal Simplifies Transferring Content Across Websites

| 25 views | Drupal Development

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…


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

| 3 views | Emerging Markets

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…


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

| 3 views | Macroeconomics

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…


China vs USA - empires at war

| 14 views | Documentaries

<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…


How to upgrade Drupal 6 to Drupal 7

| 0 views | Drupal Development

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…