Create a video of an adult Syrian hamster inside a cage eating seeds. She is golden in colour. She has many bumps on her neck, face, body and legs. Bumps are small raised growths on or under the skin. She feels itchy by using her hind feet to scratch her lower abdomen
Sunday, April 5, 2026
5811. Podcast. Voice of Dad. Dust motes
My Daughter Tried to Push Me Out—So I Sold the House She Assumed Was Hers… | Voice Of Dad
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"Dust motes" are tiny specks of dust suspended in the air, often seen dancing in sunbeams. These particles are typically too large to be affected by molecular Brownian motion and instead move due to air turbulence. They often consist of allergens, organic matter, and, frequently, plastic microfibers.
You know, Mister Reeves Mike said,
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tearing off the carbon copy. I have moved a lot of people. Divorces,1 hour, 9 minutes, 31 seconds
bankruptcies, witness protection. I have seen it all. But I have never seen anyone clean a house this thoroughly. It1 hour, 9 minutes, 38 seconds
is like you were never here. That is the point, Mike. I said I was never here.1 hour, 9 minutes, 44 seconds
This is a ghost ship. He handed me the receipt. Good luck, sir. I watched the trucks pull away. One turning left1 hour, 9 minutes, 53 seconds
toward
the secure facility. One turning right toward the dump. It was a
metaphor for my family. One path led to preservation. One path led to
rot.1 hour, 10 minutes, 6 seconds
I stood alone in the empty living room.1 hour, 10 minutes, 8 seconds
The sunlight streamed in through the uncurtained windows, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air. I walked1 hour, 10 minutes, 15 seconds
to the fireplace. I ran my hand along the cold stone. I remembered the warmth of the fires we used to build. I1 hour, 10 minutes, 23 seconds
remembered the Christmas stockings. I remembered the laughter.1 hour, 10 minutes, 28 seconds
I closed my eyes and let the memories wash over me one last time.----------------------
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My grandson. But in my heart, I knew he was my son. Now I would raise him to be a man of honor. I would raise him to1 hour, 59 minutes, 42 seconds
know the value of a dollar and the value of a promise.1 hour, 59 minutes, 47 seconds
and I would make sure he never ever became someone like his parents.1 hour, 59 minutes, 52 seconds
I
walked out of the conference room. I had no house. I had no daughter.
But I had the one thing that mattered. I had the next generation.2 hours, 3 seconds
And this time I was going to get it right. The water of the lake was perfectly still. It reflected the tall2 hours, 11 seconds
pine trees and the gray sky like a mirror. It was a small cabin 2 hours north of the city, far away from the2 hours, 18 seconds
noise of traffic and the reach of greedy relatives. It was not a mansion. It did not have a granite fireplace or smart2 hours, 26 seconds
locks. It had a wood stove and a porch that smelled of cedar. It was small. It was simple. And it was the most2 hours, 35 seconds
beautiful place I had ever seen because it was paid for with clean money and inhabited by a clean conscience.2 hours, 42 seconds
Leo sat on the end of the wooden dock,2 hours, 44 seconds
his
legs dangling over the edge. He was wearing a thick wool sweater and
holding the fishing rod I had given him for his birthday. He was not
looking at an iPad.He
was not worrying about his parents arguing over gambling debts. He was
watching the red and white bobber float on the surface of the water,
waiting for a ripple.
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I sat in the folding chair behind him,2 hours, 1 minute, 7 seconds
sipping coffee from a metal thermos. The air was crisp and cold, but I did not feel the chill. For the first time in2 hours, 1 minute, 15 seconds
months, the knot of anxiety in my chest was gone. People tell you that blood is thicker than water. They tell you that2 hours, 1 minute, 23 seconds
you must forgive family no matter what they do because they are your kin. I used to believe that. I used to believe2 hours, 1 minute, 32 seconds
that
being a father meant being a doormat. I used to believe that love meant
letting someone drain you dry until there was nothing left but a husk.2 hours, 1 minute, 42 seconds
But looking at the back of my grandson's head, I realized that is a lie. That is a lie told by predators to keep their2 hours, 1 minute, 49 seconds
prey close. I do not know where Megan and Brad are living today. I do not know if they are working minimum wage jobs or2 hours, 1 minute, 57 seconds
if they are running a new scam in a new city. To be honest, I do not care. They are strangers to me now. They are just2 hours, 2 minutes, 6 seconds
names on a legal document that severed our connection forever. They chose money over loyalty. They chose a quick payout2 hours, 2 minutes, 14 seconds
over a lifetime of support. And in the end, they got neither.2 hours, 2 minutes, 19 seconds
I looked at my hands. They were old hands. They were spotted with age and scarred from years of work. But they2 hours, 2 minutes, 26 seconds
were
strong enough to hold a fishing rod. They were strong enough to sign a
check. and they were strong enough to protect the one person in this
world who actually needed me.2 hours, 2 minutes, 38 seconds
I learned the hard way that family is not about DNA. It is not about who you share a last name with or whose eyes you2 hours, 2 minutes, 45 seconds
have. Biology is just an accident of birth. Family are the people who do not look at you and see a burden. Family are2 hours, 2 minutes, 53 seconds
the
people who do not count the days until you die so they can sell your
things. Family are the people who respect your dignity when you are too
old to fight for it yourself.2 hours, 3 minutes, 5 seconds
Grandpa Leo whispered, breaking the silence. He pointed at the water. I think I got one.---------------------
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We landed the fish. It was small, but to us it was a trophy. We released it back into the water and watched it swim away.2 hours, 3 minutes, 55 seconds
I
sat back down and looked out at the horizon. The sun was starting to
break through the clouds, casting a golden light on the water.2 hours, 4 minutes, 4 seconds
My daughter wanted to get rid of me. She wanted to erase me. Instead, she gave me a new life. She gave me a second chance2 hours, 4 minutes, 13 seconds
to be a father, but this time to a boy who deserved it.2 hours, 4 minutes, 18 seconds
I took a deep breath of the pine scented air. I was 72 years old. I had lost a2 hours, 4 minutes, 25 seconds
house, but I had found a home. The bobber floated on the water. The world was quiet,2 hours, 4 minutes, 32 seconds
and finally, so was my heart. I learned that being a parent does not mean setting yourself on fire to keep your2 hours, 4 minutes, 40 seconds
children
warm. For years, I thought love was about endless giving. But I
realized that true love also means teaching consequences.2 hours, 4 minutes, 49 seconds
By protecting my assets, I did not just save my dignity. I saved my grandson from a toxic legacy. We often fear being2 hours, 4 minutes, 57 seconds
alone, but solitude with respect is far better than company with contempt. Do not let blood be an excuse for abuse.2 hours, 5 minutes, 6 seconds
When
the roots are rotten, you must cut the tree down to let the new
saplings grow. If you have ever had to stand your ground against family,
hit that like2 hours, 5 minutes, 14 seconds
button
and subscribe for more stories of justice served cold. Let me know in
the comments. Would you have forgiven them or did I do the right thing?----------------------
5810. white-breasted waterhen
White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus)
This species is a very common resident in countries like Singapore, Malaysia, and India.
- Appearance: Adults have a striking white face, neck, and breast that contrasts with dark slaty-grey upperparts. They feature a distinctive yellowish-green bill with a red base and a chestnut-coloured patch under the tail.
- Behaviour: Unlike many secretive rails, they are quite bold and frequently forage in the open, even in urban drains and parks. They are known for a loud, raspy "ruak-ruak" call, especially at dawn and dusk.
- Diet: They are omnivorous, eating insects, small fish, aquatic invertebrates, and seeds.
5809. Deliveroo exits Singapore on 4 Mar 2026.
Key Details of Deliveroo's Exit:
- Final Day: Operations ceased after March 4, 2026, with all employees and riders impacted.
- Scope: In addition to Singapore, parent company DoorDash is exiting Japan, Qatar, and Uzbekistan.
- User Information: Users were advised to use any remaining credits or gift cards by 3 pm on March 4, 2026, and to contact customer service for subscription refunds.
- Support & Compensation: Deliveroo promised an orderly wind-down, working with unions to pay outstanding dues to staff and riders.
- Context: The decision followed a period where Deliveroo held a 7% market share in 2025, lagging behind competitors Grab and foodpanda.
The exit is viewed as a strategic capital allocation decision rather than a complete demand collapse, as parent company DoorDash streamlines its focus.
5808. Video script. second chance
WILDLIFE SINGAPORE - PHOTOGRAPHY. SECOND CHANCE. This female Asian Koel perched on a small tree in the Botanic Garden of Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. A Garden so small, you will walk through in 5 minutes. A bird so big and far, you will need zoom lens to photograph it. Your smartphone will be useless. After visiting a hospitalised grandmother, I hoped to photograph uncommon birds in this Garden. A flurry of winds rustled the leaves. This big patterned bird appeared for a few seconds. She was hidden amongst the leaves. I got one good shot. She came back. To give me a SECOND CHANCE. This short WILDLIFE SINGAPORE video documents two amazing birds seen in the Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. You just saw the first bird - the female Asian Koel with patterned plumage. If you see the male, he has only glossy black feathers. The second is what I believe to be the Little Heron He was seen on 2 consecutive days. Standing still, like a statue. Eyes and long beak at one fixed spot in the water. A sudden extension of his neck to snap the little fish or insect Inside the clear waters of the Yishun Pond. He lifted one foot very slowly, put it down without rippling the waters, to move forward. To stalk swimmers But it was a time of famine for him. I took photos but forgot video on the first day. The next morning, he was present in the same cul-de-sac part of Yishun Pond. A second chance to take a video which is much better than still images. I thank Mr Brian Peck for sharing his beautiful white-headed munia and sparrow photos which add interest to this video. In conclusion, when life gives you a SECOND CHANCE in living, in love or in better health, you should have been prepared - not to waste the opportunity. A photographer should have his camera at all times to capture the shots or video. This wildlife video is dedicated to my grandchildren, the oldest is 7 years old. She is 68 years younger than me! UPDATE https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2026/01/4796-creating-video-second-chances.html
Saturday, April 4, 2026
5807. Oriental Garden Lizard Banyan Villas playground
SINGAPORE - 2 APR 2026: 11.53am. An adult Oriental Garden Lizard (Calotes versicolor) is seen in Banyan Villas Playground. He displays a bright orange throat in the breeding season and measures over 10 cm (3.9 in) in length snout-to-vent. Lifespan:4-6 years. The lizard is insectivorous, feeding mainly on ants, crickets, grasshoppers, beetles, and spiders, though he may occasionally eat small vertebrates or plant matter.
2 Apr 2026: 11.53am
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2 Apr 2026: 11.49am
150mm, 1/1250 sec, f/5, iso 640
5806. 75 - 300 mm lens. Bishan Ridges.
The development, expected to be completed around early-to-mid 2026, features 1,502 units (2-room Flexi to 4-room) with amenities including a childcare centre, retail shops, and an eating house.
Canon R5 80mm, 1/1250 sec, f/4.5, iso 250
2 Apr 2026. 10.18am
5805. Writing tips. #VoiceofDad. freeloader. human comprehension
@VoiceOfDadUS
created especially for adults 50+ seeking respect, clarity and calm strength.
My Son-in-Law threw water in my face - the next day I gave him an envelope, And...
His wrist was bound tightly
He was forced to rely on a court-appointed lawyer who was overworked, underpaid and exhausted.
He knew I was the architect of the cage he was currently locked inside.
The charges are extensive.
Accounting Errors?
Tyler swayed on his feet, his knees buckling slightly under the crushing weight of the revelation. He had thrown
water
in the face of a billionaire. He had called the man who secretly owned
his entire world a freeloader. The sheer magnitude of his stupidity was
so vast,
it defied human comprehension.
As we passed the third
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row, Sarah slowly turned her head and looked up at me. Her face was completely streaked with dark mascara and tears. Her1 hour, 52 minutes, 36 seconds
eyes were hollow, filled with a mixture of profound regret and absolute terror.1 hour, 52 minutes, 41 seconds
She knew the federal agents would be coming for her next. She knew her signature was on those documents. She1 hour, 52 minutes, 48 seconds
opened her mouth to speak. She wanted to beg. She wanted to call me dad. She wanted to ask for forgiveness or a1 hour, 52 minutes, 57 seconds
high-priced lawyer or simply a warm place to sleep tonight.1 hour, 53 minutes, 2 seconds
But I did not stop walking. I did not break my stride. I looked directly into her eyes for a fraction of a second,1 hour, 53 minutes, 10 seconds
allowing her to see the cold,1 hour, 53 minutes, 12 seconds
impenetrable steel that had replaced my heart. I offered her absolutely nothing.1 hour, 53 minutes, 19 seconds
No anger, no pity, and no salvation. I simply walked past her, leaving her sitting entirely alone on the hard1 hour, 53 minutes, 27 seconds
wooden bench to face the devastating consequences of her own monstrous greed.1 hour, 53 minutes, 33 seconds
Exactly
7 days passed since the heavy gavel fell in that freezing federal
courtroom. I spent the entire week finalizing the liquidation of my1 hour, 53 minutes, 42 seconds
remaining shell companies and transferring the vast majority of my liquid assets into secure philanthropictrusts.
With a single stroke of ink, I have permanently transferred the vast majority of my $800 million estate into
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a secure, irrevocable fund. This money will now provide full university scholarships, housing, and living2 hours, 5 minutes, 47 seconds
stipens for thousands of underprivileged youth across the country. I am giving my wealth to young men and women who2 hours, 5 minutes, 55 seconds
actually
understand the value of a dollar. I am giving it to kids who have had
to fight for every single scrap of opportunity they have ever received.2 hours, 6 minutes, 5 seconds
They will not take this money for granted, and they will never throw it away on arrogant illusions.Family is not determined by blood. It is determined by respect, loyalty, and basic human decency. Thank you for
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listening to my story today. Please remember to cherish the people who truly love you and never let anyone mistake2 hours, 7 minutes, 40 seconds
your quiet patience for weakness. Stay safe and I will see you all in the next video.
5803. 9M-FYJ Firefly ATR-72-500
9M-FYJ Firely (Jom Jalan Livery) atr72-500
Six bladed propellers on PW127F engines.
wingspan 27.05m. 4 crew
Flying to Seletar Airport
1 Apr 2026. 6.46pm
Canon R5 130mm, 1/2000 sec, f/4.5, iso 200
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