"Shaka, when the [emails] fell"

An ode to a friend, who was "struck down" by an email...

You would have to be a hard-core Sci-Fi fan (and speak Tamarian) to get this, but...here goes...

"Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra."
"The beast at Tanagra"
"Temba, his arms wide/open"
"Uzani, his army with fists open"
"Children of Tama"
"Uzani, his army with fists closed"
"Zinda, his face black, his eyes red"
"Temarc! The river Temarc in winter!"
"Shaka, when the [emails] fell."
"Sokath, his eyes open!"


http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Tamarian_language

Noise Cancelling Headhpones

I've long been uncaring about the quality of the headphones that I use when listening to music - but as the noise level within client offices has grown over the years (with the adoption of Open Office floor plans) - I've come to a realization that I need to improve the quality of sound isolation afforded by my headphones.  So the quest begins...

Some background research:

• https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2115378,00.asp
• http://www.consumerreports.org/noise-canceling-headphones/who-makes-the-best-noise-canceling-headphones/
• http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/headphones/buying-guide

I think I  will splurge for a Bose eventually.

• http://www.consumerreports.org/products/noise-canceling-headphone/bose-quietcomfort-35-387388/overview/
• http://www.consumerreports.org/products/noise-canceling-headphone/bose-quietcomfort-35-387388/overview/

But, the Plantronics may be a viable alternative

• https://www.pcmag.com/review/348823/plantronics-backbeat-pro-2