Halcyon

An old man watching his grandchildren play might look back fondly on his halcyon days, remembering the peaceful, happy time of his youth.

The word halcyon comes from a story in Greek mythology about the halcyon bird, which had the power to calm the rough ocean waves every December so she could nest. Like those calm waters, halcyon has come to mean a sense of peace or tranquility. People often use the phrase halcyon days to refer idyllically to a calmer, more peaceful time in their past.

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You know you're procrastinating when you publish multiple blog-posts in half a day!

I need to finish writing my thesis or I can't move forward. I need to get this done!

Mendeley Desktop now has a "Recently Read" tab!

This very short post is a few weeks late. Maybe months. Anyway.

I am very happy that Mendeley has a "recently read" tab now. At least I can track my reading history per session. If they kept a history log of when I read each article last that would be great too.

Quotidian

Quotidian is a fancy way of saying "daily" or "ordinary." Quotidian events are the everyday details of life.

When you talk about the quotidian, you're talking about the little things in life: everyday events that are normal and not that exciting. Going to the store, doing chores, working or going to school, and brushing your teeth are all quotidian. If you take a spaceship to Mars, that would be unusual and extraordinary: the opposite of quotidian.

FireChat

This app will be so useful for your next trip with your buddies! It lets you stay connected without having to be online. 

The app utilizes your Bluetooth and wifi connections to send messages to people within 200 feet from your phone, without using the Internet or cell reception. 

It's available on both android and iOS platforms. Go check it out! 

FireChat by Open Garden Inc

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