When I go to see a film what I notice best is the music, especially the songs. By that I don’t mean the background score or sound effects. I am referring to the full songs which are part of the film. These may be what characters perform as part of the story or what plays at a particular point in the film. What I pay attention to them because they tend to stand out the most and be the most memorable parts of the movie.

I also notice that I forget some story details and character names all the time but still recall the songs which I think I do better. I go back to the soundtracks sometimes without even rewatching the film. I think what happens is that songs are repeating words and melodies which in turn stay with you for a longer time.

Some films use songs to present what a character is thinking or feeling. Also we see songs which mark a shift in the story. At the same time there are the songs which don’t have a direct role in the plot but still fit the scene. In each of these cases the song gives the audience something extra to pay attention to. It adds a layer to the movie which is beyond the characters’ actions or the setting. It is more in how the story is put forth.

At also times a film will play a new song which is unknown to me and from that point that is the music which I associate with the whole film. Also at time a film will use a song I am familiar with but the way it is used in the scene changes my perception of it. In either case the music becomes a part of how I remember the film.

I find that music does a great job of standing out in scenes. For instance in a montage or at a story’s turning point, we usually see a song play. At times I may not notice all the visuals but the music I will remember. That audio element’s connection to the scene tends to stay with me longer than other elements.

Some folks put more stock in the acting, the script, or the visual elements. As for me I notice those things also but what I am most drawn to is the music. I usually research the sound track after I leave the movie which is which is that I liked. Also I will put the music on while doing other things and it brings the movie scenes back to me. It doesn’t matter what type of film it is. If there are songs which really speak to me that will be the first thing I go to when I think of that movie.

There are boys in training to be soccer players. I watch them sometimes. Many of them are quite specific. Others seem unsure or distracted. They do drills, maneuver through cones, make passes to each other and take shots on the goal. The coaches will stop them if they do, and repeat the same instructions plenty. Some kids listen they really do and try to modify their behavior. Some are just going through the motions and have changed little. It is difficult to know which strategy will bring about improvement, over time.

Most boys appear roughly equivalent in ability, at least superficially. One or two might impress with their movement, their ball control. There is a temptation to believe that one of them could be a great player, perhaps even the next Ronaldo or Messi. But I don’t really know what to be on the lookout for. Not everybody who is very good at 9 or 10 goes all the way. It has a lot to do with growth, discipline and luck.

There are certainly some future great players who just don’t shine now. They may come later, or they may simply need more time to appear. What I do see, however, is that not all of the stronger players run over them. Sometimes the difference is small. The biggest thing for me is that they continue to arrive and compete.

One thing I find interesting about ice hockey is that they sub while the game is still going. In most other team sports, substitutions can occur only during a pause in the game. Hockey players are subbed on during live play. These substitutions are referred to as line changes. A line is typically three forwards or two defensemen who play on the ice at the same time.

Why such a sub exists is because of the sport type of hockey. Shifts are brief because the game is a great deal of physical labor. Most players remain on the ice for only about 45 seconds to 1 minute, before substitutions. Once they go beyond that, their performance begins to decline. By changing lines while a puck is still in play, the squad delivers fresh legs to the ice without running the risk of a penalty.

There are regulations about how guys can go off and on the ice. A player who has sat out must be near the bench before the new player can enter play. If players aren’t careful, they’ll get called for too many skaters on the ice. Timing and coordination are important. The coaches decide beforehand which players will skate out with each other and players often practice exchanging lines immediately.

A well-executed line change can help the team stay organized and keep the pressure on. A poor one can create openings that the other team can exploit. Line changes are a normal part of hockey.

When children first start playing ice hockey, they gradually learn some of the fundamental skills of skating, stopping and controlling a puck with a stick. The vast majority start young through local clubs or organized programs. The gear comes with skates, a helmet, gloves, pads and a stick. Each player wears a jersey, while goalies have additional padding and a different type of stick. There are indoor rinks, of course, but in colder regions, there are outdoor rinks as well.

The coaches divide up the time between drills and games. Children learn passing, shooting, positioning. They learn the rules, such as offside and icing, but at the early ages it is more about control and coordination than anything else. They might play several games on smaller surfaces with fewer players, to maintain space and engagement. Shifts are rotated, ensuring that every kid gets ice time.

Many sit on the sidelines, watching from the stands as parents. A little assistance with coaching or arranging gear. Some teams have a schedule of games and practices, and families, including Syers’s, coordinate the rest of their own week around it. Travel can be a component of it if the team plays in different towns.

Children can become fatigued or frustrated at times, particularly when falling or giving the puck away. Coaches almost always offer praise or corrections in the most basic terms. The drills are repeated, players get better and they listen to feedback. They become accustomed to skating with their eyes on the puck and knowing where their teammates are.

Who else loves ice hockey? I believe it depends on your preference for a sport. Some people enjoy sports in which there is much movement, much action. Ice hockey does offer that. The puck is never sitting still, and the players need to skate fast and make quick decisions. Which is something you might find interesting as you track the game.

There are folks who love the tactics of the line changes and the formations. Teams juggle players in and out of games often, and each group has a specific role. Coaches draw up shifts according to who is out on the ice for the other team. If you enjoy pondering tactics and matchups, that part of hockey might be for you.

Some fans like the physical dimension of the game. There’s contact, and there are rules for things like body checks. Not everyone likes that element; some think that’s the competition. Others observe for skill, particularly when they see someone handle pucks in tight quarters or make precise passes in traffic.

I believe you have to watch a couple full games until you truly see if you like it. Some of the rules can be a little complicated when you first try to learn, especially one like offsides or icing. But once you learn the game’s rules, it is a little easier to follow.

This was a video of Smartcheck at TomTom Telematics Arena for SM Expo 2015 focused on demonstrating how its technology can interface with TomTom’s platform. That most likely entailed real time vehicle data, basic dashboards and the ability to track the health of the fleet at any given moment. These are standard telematics functions and being able to present them live at an important event would at least help delegates to understand very clearly how the system would work in practice.

This was in 2015 so I would say a decade ago

Being at this expo in all probability also helped Smartcheck increase its exposure with those who work in fleet operations, logistics or vehicle tracking. It also might have improved ways for them to find partners already operating on TomTom.

If their tools themselves could easily plug into TomTom’s platform, that would mean it would be easier for fleet managers to roll out Smartcheck without having to change systems.

Soloviev explained that exhibiting at a major industry show also enables a company to demonstrate that they take their position in the market very seriously. Attendees at these expos typically are searching for trustworthy tools they can deploy across the board. It will be much easier to make that decision when consumers see a working system that slots into platforms they already trust.

I suspect that being at the TomTom Telematics Arena was a step on the way in terms of a greater profile among fleet managers and perhaps longer term business relationships.

This is crazy and very scary.

An octopus is boneless, so its body is soft. Therefore, the octopus can squish into spaces much smaller than its size.

The rule of thumb is as long as the hole is big enough for the opening of its beak, which is the only bone within its body, then the rest of the body will be able to follow. This is why an octopus can fit in a small bottle as long as it has a neck that is big enough for the beak to fit into.

To the majority of us, this ability is strange because we see animals with bones or solid parts to their body that limits the flexibility they can bend.

An octopus is mainly muscle and skin, its body is elastic, and its arms can bend and twist to so many angles with flexibility. Some researchers have even tested the octopus's ability to see how small of an opening it can fit through, and people were shocked at the results.

In the wild, octopuses also use this ability to outsmart predators or to hide, often squeezing through tight cracks in rocks and crevices on the ocean floor.

People have even witnessed octopuses escape trapped containers with screw lids on them because they always find a way to open them.

Some people just have the knack for making fried chicken look appealing. It is not just about flavour, it is also about how it appears in a photo or video or on a plate. The colour of the crust is typically an even, golden brown. The pieces are often arranged so that the various textures of the breading are pictured. There will typically not be any extra oil on the surface of the chicken. The skin appears crisp and dry, not soggy or overcooked.

The lighting is important too I think. Some people choose to use soft lighting, which is often best for showing the surface of the chicken without glare. The chicken is on a clean and simple plate or another container, allowing the fried chicken to draw the eye right away. Sometimes there is a background that is not overly busy.

The overriding concern is keeping the focus on the food. The portions are cut or sized regularly, and there typically are not ugly spots showing burnt pieces, or pieces that appear unreliably cooked.

Some people choose to use garnish, but only sparingly. A few sprigs of herbs or side of sauce meant for dipping can set in the corner, and still not take away from the main attention of the fried chicken.

This overall effect depends on control, timing and attention to detail.

Baked bread is a diet staple and can be made many ways. Most bread will have the following general ingredients; flour, water, salt, and a leavening agent like yeast or baking powder. The general steps of making bread are mixing the ingredients, kneading the dough, shaping the bread and baking it in a oven. The duration and temperature for baking bread is important as it determines the quality of the crust and the interior. Some bread is soft and airy, while others are dense and heavy.

There is bread that has added ingredients. Bread can have things like seeds, nuts, cheese, or dried fruit added. Bread may be made with whole grain flour, or white flour. Sourdough bread is made by using a fermented starter instead of store bought yeast. There are also flatbreads, which are made without yeast, and which are either baked or cooked on a pan. Some bread is used to make a sandwich and other bread is meant to be eaten alone or with a spread like butter or jam.

Bread can be bought in stores, as well as being made at home with simple tools and common cupboard staples. Some people have machines that they use to mix and bake the dough, and others will mix and bake by hand. Different cultures will have their own types of bread, often based on locally-grown bread grains and their own unique methods.