Thursday, April 30, 2026

5889. Tanjung Jara Beach, Malaysia. iPhone 14 Plus. Jason Sing


 

Tanjung Jara Beach, located in Dungun, Terengganu on Malaysia's east coast, is a stunning, tranquil stretch of golden sand facing the South China Sea. It is most famous for its pristine, serene environment, primarily managed by the luxury Tanjong Jara Resort, which offers a romantic, 17th-century Malay palace-styled getaway, ideal for relaxing, swimming, and experiencing nature.
Key Features and Activities:
  • Secluded Beachfront: Known for its quiet, uncrowded atmosphere with, soft sand and palm trees.
  • Tanjong Jara Resort: A luxury, award-winning resort that spans the beach, designed to reflect local culture with wooden structures.
  • Activities: The area is popular for snorkeling, diving (specifically to nearby Tenggol Island), and visiting the resort's own turtle hatchery.
  • Dining & Relaxation: Offers romantic beach dining under the stars and an award-winning spa, Spa Village Tanjong Jara.
  • Location: Located at Batu 8, Off Jalan Dungun, easily accessed from Dungun town.
Best Time to Visit:
The best time to enjoy Tanjung Jara beach is generally between March and September, during the dry season on the east coast, to avoid the monsoon season which brings rough seas.

5888. India. sugarcane juice vending machine

 A mobile sugarcane juice-vending machine often referred to as “desi jugaad” in India. It uses a roller system powered by a generator to crush sugarcane and extract juice in public spaces. Street vending.

 

 


Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5887. Short Editions

https://short-edition.com/en/category/short-fiction

 

5885. VET CASE STUDY. VIDEO. Evidence-based medicine. Diabetes and prostate problems.



 


VET STORY. A VET DID NOT PRACTISE EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE
Be Kind To Pets Veterinary Educational Videos sponsored by Toa Payoh Vets
30 April 2026. Dr Sing Kong Yuen. BVMS (Glasgow).



"The vet said my 8-year-old male Basset Hound has diabetes and prostate problems," Mrs Wellington WhatsApp video-called me 3-way with her brother in Singapore on 28 April 2026. She was very worried. She lived in Navi Mumbai in Mumbai, India ."Please let me know what did the three reports of blood tests say?"

"Why did you consult the vet?" I asked. "Harold had a big swollen left front paw. He kept licking it till it bleed profusely! However, he has good recovery after treatment."

"The 3 reports showed that your dog had high cholesterol level, no liver and kidney diseases and no serious septicaemia from the bacterial infection in the paw," I told her. 


"How's his appetite?" I asked Mrs Wellington who treats her Basset Hound as family. "Does he drink and pee more than normal?" 

She WhatsApp me. "My dog is born lazy...good appetite...shits twice daily during his walks...drinks lots of water and peeing according but the 38 degrees heat here is generally miserable..."

 

 "Dogs at 8 years of age are usually sedentary at home," I had seen this behaviour in most Senior dogs who are well cared for in homes avoiding the stressful heat outdoors. "You will need a second opinion if you are worried about diabetes and prostate problems in Harold."

"Your vet has no laboratory evidence to substantiate his diagnosis. His three reports are irrelevant."

"I am in agreement with you," Mrs Wellington replied. "Is the vet hoping to generate more revenue for his practice?" I could see Mrs Wellington's eyebrows raised upwards. "He needs to make more money now that prices of goods and services have shot up after the U.S-Israeli-Iran war in March 2026!"

"I will advise seeking a second opinion from another practice." I said.

In conclusion, a vet must practise evidence-based medicine to arrive at a diagnosis of diabetes and prostate problems. Evidence includes blood work, radiography, ultrasound, CT and MRI scans in some cases.

BLOG:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2026/04/5885-gemini-ai-story-vet-story.html

 

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VIDEO
 

 

Three laboratory reports from the vet who told the owner her dog has diabetes and prostate problems.
Lots of worries as the dog is family. WhatsApp the reports.

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VET CASE STUDY. 

BE KIND TO PETS VETERINARY EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS. 
THE CASE OF THE BASSET HOUND DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES AND PROSTATE PROBLEMS.HAMSTER --- SHOW AND TELL 
Dr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow). 30 APRIL 2026 


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3-way video-call to me from Mrs Wellington, India to Dr Sing Kong Yuen via her brother living in Singapore.

BE KIND TO PETS


"Is your dog eating and drinking much more than usual?"
 

Her WhatsApp text was 

"My dog is born lazy...good appetite...shits twice daily during his walks...drinks lots of water and peeing accordingly but then the 38 degrees heat here is generally miserable..."

 

"The three laboratory reports are irrelevant to his diagnosis," I replied. "Why did you consult the vet for which condition?", Mrs Wellington said. "Paw infection. Swollen and red left front paw, but now he is much better."


 

 

 

 

Advice: Second opinion from another vet clinic.


Conclusion: The vet did not practise evidence-based medicine. Evidence includes fasting blood glucose tests for diabetes, blood and urine tests, ultrasound and X-rays for prostate problems. However, his paw infection treatment was satisfactory (Gemini AI generated video).  

 BLOG:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2026/04/5885-gemini-ai-story-vet-story.html

MORE EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS:
www.youtube.com@99pups

STOCK PHOTOS FOR SALE:
www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets

5885. Create a video of a vet in Bahrain, treating a Basset Hound, using Gemini AI

 

Prompt:

A photorealistic cinematic scene inside a modern veterinary clinic in Bahrain, softly lit by a mix of natural daylight and clinical overhead lighting. The space is clean and minimal, with subtle Middle Eastern design elements such as neutral tones and discreet Arabic signage.

A 40-year-old Myanmar male veterinarian wearing light blue scrubs and latex gloves stands beside a stainless steel consultation table, calmly treating a Basset Hound. The dog stands on the table, its long ears hanging down, appearing slightly anxious but cooperative. Its front left paw shows a mild infection with visible redness and swelling.

The veterinarian gently cleans the paw using gauze and antiseptic, working carefully and methodically. His movements are precise and reassuring.

Nearby, the dog’s owner, a young Caucasian woman with her hair in a tight bun, wearing a white blouse and green slacks, watches attentively. Her posture is slightly tense at first, reflecting concern, but gradually softens as the treatment progresses.

The camera slowly moves through the scene with natural cinematic motion, shifting from a wider view of the clinic to more intimate close-ups of the dog’s face and the veterinarian’s hands treating the paw. Focus transitions smoothly, emphasizing emotional detail—the dog’s expression, the careful treatment, and the owner’s reaction.

As the veterinarian finishes, he gently bandages the paw. The dog becomes calmer, and the owner visibly relaxes. The moment ends with a quiet sense of reassurance and care.

Cinematic depth of field, soft natural color grading, realistic textures, subtle camera motion, no text, no subtitles, ambient clinic sound only.

 

 


 

5884. Short story. A basset hound has an infected paw. Chatgpt

 

Create a video of a 40-year-old Myanmar male veterinarian treating a Basset Hound with an infected front left paw in a veterinary clinic in Bahrain. The dog is on the stainless steel consultation table. The owner is a young Caucasian lady with a tight hair bun. She wears white blouse and green slacks.

Here’s a single, production-ready prompt you can use in tools like Runway Gen-3, Sora, or Pika to generate the video:


 Create a video of a 40-year-old Myanmar male veterinarian treating a Basset Hound with an infected front left paw in a veterinary clinic in Bahrain. The dog is on the stainless steel consultation table. The owner is a young Caucasian lady with a tight hair bun. She wears white blouse and green slacks.

 

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Cinematic Video Prompt (45–60s, photorealistic, 16:9)

A 40-year-old Myanmar male veterinarian with calm, focused demeanor carefully treats a Basset Hound with an infected front left paw inside a modern veterinary clinic in Bahrain. The clinic is clean, brightly lit with soft natural daylight filtering through large windows, mixed with overhead clinical lighting. Subtle Middle Eastern design elements in the background (light beige walls, minimal decor, clean signage in English and Arabic).

The Basset Hound stands on a stainless steel consultation table, slightly anxious but cooperative. Its long ears hang down naturally. The infected front left paw shows mild redness and swelling. The veterinarian wears light blue scrubs, latex gloves, and uses gentle, precise movements while cleaning and examining the paw with antiseptic and gauze.

A young Caucasian female owner stands nearby, watching attentively with concern. She has her hair tied in a tight bun, wearing a neat white blouse and green slacks. Her posture is slightly tense, hands clasped or resting near the table, eyes focused on the dog.

Shot sequence:

  • Shot 1 (0–8s): Establishing medium-wide shot of the clinic interior. Vet and dog at center, owner at side. Clean, professional environment.
  • Shot 2 (8–18s): Close-up of the Basset Hound’s face and droopy ears; subtle movement, soft whimper or calm breathing.
  • Shot 3 (18–30s): Tight close-up of the infected front left paw as the veterinarian gently cleans it with gauze and antiseptic. Slow, careful hand motion.
  • Shot 4 (30–42s): Over-the-shoulder shot from behind the veterinarian showing the owner watching with concern.
  • Shot 5 (42–55s): Medium close-up of veterinarian applying bandage around the paw with steady hands.
  • Shot 6 (55–60s): Final reassuring moment—vet nods slightly, owner relaxes, dog calmer on table.

Style & technical details:

  • Photorealistic, cinematic depth of field
  • Soft, natural color grading (clean whites, warm skin tones)
  • Shallow focus for close-ups, smooth focus pulls
  • Subtle camera motion (slow dolly, steady handheld feel)
  • No text overlays, no subtitles
  • Ambient clinic sounds only (no music): light instrument clinks, soft dog breathing

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If you want, I can refine this further for a specific platform (Runway vs Sora) or convert it into a multi-shot JSON-style prompt for more control.

Refine this further for a specific platform (Runway vs Sora)

Good instinct—Runway and Sora respond quite differently to prompts. If you want reliability and control, you should tailor the structure, pacing, and constraints explicitly.

Below are platform-optimized versions of your scene:


🎬 Runway Gen-3 Optimized Prompt (Highly Structured, Shot-Driven)

Runway performs best with clear shot segmentation + grounded motion cues.

Prompt:

16:9 cinematic video, 50 seconds, photorealistic

Interior of a modern veterinary clinic in Bahrain. Clean, professional environment with soft daylight and clinical lighting, subtle Middle Eastern design elements (neutral tones, minimal Arabic signage).

A 40-year-old Myanmar male veterinarian in light blue scrubs and latex gloves treats a Basset Hound standing on a stainless steel consultation table. The dog has an infected front left paw (visible redness and slight swelling).

A young Caucasian female owner stands nearby, hair in a tight bun, wearing a white blouse and green slacks, watching with concern.

Shot 1 (0–8s): Medium-wide establishing shot. Vet, dog on table, owner beside. Slight camera dolly-in.

Shot 2 (8–18s): Close-up of Basset Hound’s face. Droopy ears, calm but slightly anxious expression. Subtle breathing motion.

Shot 3 (18–30s): Close-up of infected front left paw. Veterinarian gently cleans wound using gauze and antiseptic. Slow, precise hand movement.

Shot 4 (30–42s): Over-the-shoulder shot from behind veterinarian. Owner in focus, watching attentively, hands slightly tense.

Shot 5 (42–55s): Medium close-up. Veterinarian carefully wraps bandage around the paw. Smooth, deliberate motion.

Shot 6 (55–50s): Medium shot. Dog calmer. Veterinarian gives subtle reassuring nod. Owner relaxes slightly.

Cinematic depth of field, shallow focus for close-ups, soft natural color grading, realistic skin tones.

Subtle handheld stability, smooth focus pulls.

Ambient clinic sound only, no music, no subtitles, no text.

Why this works for Runway:

  • Explicit shot timing → improves coherence
  • Clear subject anchoring → reduces morphing
  • Controlled motion language → avoids jitter

🎬 Sora Optimized Prompt (Environment + Behavior Driven)

Sora performs better with continuous scene logic + natural language flow, less rigid segmentation.

Prompt:

A photorealistic cinematic scene inside a modern veterinary clinic in Bahrain, softly lit by a mix of natural daylight and clinical overhead lighting. The space is clean and minimal, with subtle Middle Eastern design elements such as neutral tones and discreet Arabic signage.

A 40-year-old Myanmar male veterinarian wearing light blue scrubs and latex gloves stands beside a stainless steel consultation table, calmly treating a Basset Hound. The dog stands on the table, its long ears hanging down, appearing slightly anxious but cooperative. Its front left paw shows a mild infection with visible redness and swelling.

The veterinarian gently cleans the paw using gauze and antiseptic, working carefully and methodically. His movements are precise and reassuring.

Nearby, the dog’s owner, a young Caucasian woman with her hair in a tight bun, wearing a white blouse and green slacks, watches attentively. Her posture is slightly tense at first, reflecting concern, but gradually softens as the treatment progresses.

The camera slowly moves through the scene with natural cinematic motion, shifting from a wider view of the clinic to more intimate close-ups of the dog’s face and the veterinarian’s hands treating the paw. Focus transitions smoothly, emphasizing emotional detail—the dog’s expression, the careful treatment, and the owner’s reaction.

As the veterinarian finishes, he gently bandages the paw. The dog becomes calmer, and the owner visibly relaxes. The moment ends with a quiet sense of reassurance and care.

Cinematic depth of field, soft natural color grading, realistic textures, subtle camera motion, no text, no subtitles, ambient clinic sound only.

 

Why this works for Sora:

  • Emphasizes scene continuity over cuts
  • Uses behavioral progression (concern → relief)
  • Lets the model infer camera movement naturally

⚖️ Which should you use?

  • Use Runway version → if you want precise shot control and are okay iterating clips
  • Use Sora version → if you want more natural realism and flow with fewer hard cuts

 

5883. What is creative nonfiction? Chatgpt reply

 

Creative nonfiction is a type of writing that tells true, factual stories using the techniques of fiction—like vivid description, dialogue, scene-building, and narrative structure.

In other words, it’s real life, written in a creative, engaging way.

Instead of just reporting facts (like in a textbook or news article), creative nonfiction tries to make the story feel alive and meaningful, often focusing on personal experience or deeper themes.

Common types of creative nonfiction:

  • Memoir – personal stories from the writer’s life
  • Personal essays – reflections on experiences or ideas
  • Literary journalism – factual reporting told like a story
  • Biographies/autobiographies – life stories with narrative flair

Key features:

  • True events (not made up)
  • Storytelling elements (characters, scenes, dialogue)
  • Author’s voice and perspective
  • Emotional or thematic depth

Simple example:

A plain factual sentence:

“I moved to a new city when I was 10.”

Creative nonfiction version:

“The city smelled like rain and gasoline, and I remember gripping my mother’s hand as if letting go would send me drifting back to everything I’d just lost.”

Both are true—but the second one feels like a story.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5882. Giant Taro


 

 

SINGAPORE - 25 APR 2026: 9.29am. The Giant Taro or Elephant Ear (Alocasia macrorrhizos) has large, upright heart-shaped leaves that can grow up to 1 m length. It is used as a landscape plant to create a lush tropical  appearance. The plant contains an irritant sap and is toxic if ingested. 

Canon R5, 75mm, 1/25 sec, f/16, iso 200

 

5881. Vehicle wrap advertising

 


Vehicle wrap advertising is a high-impact, mobile marketing strategy using durable, custom-printed vinyl decals on cars, vans, and buses. These advertisements act as 24/7 moving billboards, offering high visibility and low cost-per-impression to build brand awareness. Common options include full, partial, or decal wraps, often lasting years while protecting original paint.
Key Benefits and Information
  • High Visibility & Branding: Vehicle wraps are excellent for local brand recognition, turning company vehicles into brand ambassadors.
  • Durability: High-quality PVC vinyl is resistant to weather, UV rays, and washing.
  • Cost-Effectiveness: Considered a top Out-Of-Home (OOH) advertising method for generating ROI through continuous exposure.
  • Versatility: Suitable for various vehicles including cars, cargo vans, lorries, and buses (full wrap, T-side, or roof).
  • Removability: Quality wraps can be removed without damaging the original factory paint.
Common Types of Vehicle Wrap Advertising
  • Full Wrap: Covers the entire vehicle, including the roof.
  • Partial Wrap: Covers specific sections, often a cost-effective alternative to full coverage.
  • Bus Wraps: Include specialized formats like T-sides, streetliners, and rear-side ads.
Considerations and Best Practices
  • Design: Keep it simple with a clear brand logo, tagline, and contact info.
  • Installation: Professional installation is critical, particularly for navigating vehicle curves and ensuring durability in harsh environments.
  • Maintenance: While durable, wrappers should be maintained to ensure longevity.
Potential Scams
  • Be cautious of scams where companies send a large check and ask for money back, which is a common fraudulent tactic in the industry.
  • Ensure you work with reputable vehicle wrapping companies.