Don't Get In My Fence...

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I won't, Bish. Dang...

Or maybe I will... And I just won't wear pants. HOW DOES THAT ONE SOUND, BILLY?? HUH? Mmeeooww...

(This is really cracking me up right now. And special thanks to one of my all time favorite writers, Jenny Lawson for the contribution. Thank you, Jenny! You beautiful woman you...)

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Beasts of Burden (and I'm not talking about the "animals")

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a cow by its neck

Please sign if you're so inclined:

Speak Out Against Idaho’s Dangerous Ag-Gag Bill Now

If Ag businesses are operated humanely, there should be no fear of anyone taking photos.

Silence is compliance.

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Some Sunday Morning Worship (Or, "Bish? See this hand right here? Well, it's gonna slap Sunday clean out of you in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...")

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A young, female Diana monkey (Cercopithecus diana) at the Omaha Zoo. Diana Monkey, Omaha Zoo. by Joel Sartore

Sartore photographed this female Diana monkey (Cercopithecus diana) at the Omaha Zoo as part of his Photo Ark project, through which he is documenting thousands of rare species.

"Half of all the species on Earth could be headed irreversibly toward extinction by 2100. Not if I can help it," Sartore says. "That's the idea behind the Photo Ark: getting the public to look these creatures in the eye, then care enough to save them while there's still time."

Learn more about the Photo Ark and see more pictures from the project.

Courtesy of National Geographic's Photo of the Day.

Some other Sunday Morning Worship Some other Sunday Morning Worship Some other Sunday Morning Worship Some other Sunday Morning Worship Some other Sunday Morning Worship Some other Sunday Morning Worship Some other Sunday Morning Worship Some other Sunday Morning Worship Some other Sunday Morning Worship Some other Sunday Morning Worship

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bushed, bonkers, cracked, psycho, batty, cuckoo, loony, loopy, loco, nuts, screwy, bananas, crackers, wacko, off one's rocker, out of one's tree, around the bend, mad as a hatter, buggy #3

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Oh my god... Is EVERYONE FRICKING RETARDED??? Don't answer that. I can't believe we have to "study" obesity and subject innocent creatures to our delusion. To actually find out that a pregnant mother's diet affects her unborn children... That a terrible diet and inactivity will make you obese and will cause diabetes as well as social, psychological and emotional problems. Are you telling me we didn't know this? That we DON'T KNOW THIS? WHO DOESN'T KNOW THIS??? This country is turning into a bunch of fat, dumb cows. And that's actually insulting to cows.

I'm so fucking pissed right now I want to pepper spray Cynthia McFadden and kick her right in her cooch.

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Some Sunday Morning Worship

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Now, I disagree with having exotic animals as "pets". And I think it should be outlawed everywhere.

And as you probably well know, I'm a strong advocate for rescue animals and animals' rights. When I consider how many animals are murdered every year in our "shelters" (estimates are 3 to 4 MILLION) and how many people STILL go and pay money for pure breeds to have as accessories, it sickens me. It's actually disgusting.

HOWEVER, with all of that being said, the above video clip makes me melt.

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WikiLeaks Rap-A-Tap-Tap (And Monica Medina is a Shithead)

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WikiLeaks: US-Japan discussed 'action' against anti-whalers

The U.S. representative to the International Whaling Commission, Monica Medina, can suck my balls. And so can Japan, for that matter... As a matter of fact, RIM IT, JAPAN!! Tempura my hole if you need to, but RIM IT.

(Thank you, Arta! For this video contribution.)

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Better Together

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Be Kind. Not because you might be rewarded for it later. But, because you're rewarded for it NOW. It's just good to be good. Trust me. Your heart likes it that way. And the World needs it that way.

Life is still beautiful... And that wonderful man and adorable, enormous baby hummingbird helped remind me of that. So, thank you, Sir... I needed that.

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Take A Bite Out of Crime (And Lance Briggs is a Total Badass)

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I refuse to give michael vick the above headline. Michael Vick hopes to own a dog as a pet someday.

I just about went through the roof when I read that...

MORE THAN ENOUGH "forgiveness" has been given to this sick fuck.

And as far as I'm concerned, this,

is what should be on the field with him. But then, like any instant interpretation when one doesn't know the history, it makes the dog look like the vicious one.

So, as usual, comments on the article steal the show.

"Endrun" wrote, "Funniest thing I've heard in a while...To all you Vick supporters, don't forget that Vick not only fought dogs, he killed them with his own hands by hanging, drowning, and bludgeoning them to death if they didn't perform up to his standards. Innocent animals were used as bait to train the fighting dogs. It is well documented in the book "The Lost Dogs" if you care to educated yourself. Yes, he did some prison time, but that doesn't change the fact that he is a depraved person with no empathy. He fits in well in the NFL with the other felons and thugs, and gives me one more reason to hate the Eagles."

And "Lester" said, "This Just In: In a sharing of the love, a spokesman for the dog lobby said that most dogs would love to have Vick as a pet one day as well."

"Busters" wrote, "This jerk should still be in prison,not running around making millions and running his mouth. I agree with with Jane Dollinger, Vick should never be able to get within 50 feet of a Dog unless its a pack of wolves,getting back for their close kin."

And "Kathy" said, "Just a ploy to try to get back his million dollar pay. Just look at the statements. Big dog so he can show how much he cares. Not any dog, a big dog. More than likely a pit bull so he can make up for his inadequate manhood.

"Professional Sports depend on stupid people putting the players on a pedestal so they will pay rediculus prices to go watch thier hero. This man is just trying to get back on his pedestal.

Just another scam."

"Kimmer" got right to the point and said, "You're kidding, right?"

"Charlie Chan" (who I hope isn't putting cats in the Chicken Chow Mein) wrote, "May this man never be able to own a dog. He watched them fight for enjoyment, and killed some of them with his bare hands. Of the 51 dogs rescued from his compound, 47 of them were rehabilitated and found loving homes. Several of them are working therapy dogs. Vick was ordered to pay nearly a million dollars for their lifetime care and rehab. He had to be MADE to do it. His crime wasn't just about breaking the law, it was about horrible cruelty to a living thing. That is an uncorrectable character flaw. No, this man should never own a pet of any kind. Ever."

Now "Me" wrote (and no, it's not me. I mean it IS "Me", but not me-me.) "This monster killed dogs with his bare hands and even said he never would have stopped if he hadn't been arrested. He should still be in prison."

"Ckc" suggested, "Maybe an ant farm but nothing more."

Poor ants... How 'bout we just let him have some gravel?

And "PT" wrote, "I'd like to have Michael Vick as a pet someday...but thanks to Abraham Lincoln I can't."

"Sudden Impac" said, "Vick will say anything that he thinks we want to hear, & act like he has remorse. Who wouldn't to salvage a multi-million dollar career. I don't mean to be judgmental, but I'm not convinced he is sorry for his evil actions against innocent animals. I have friends that have pit-bulls as the family dog & they make great pets."

They do indeed, Mr. Impac.

"Travis" wrote, "That dirty scumbag shouldn't even be allowed to have a ChiaPet....He is a perfect example of why we should bring back hanging, drawing and quartering!!!!"

Okay, now even though we're talking about "vick", Travis had me right up to "Chia Pet". And then, it just kinda went downhill from there...

Now, "Owen" is kinder than most people, "I am totally against what he did. I also believe that our justice system is set up to try to punish criminals and rehabilitate them. The man has done his time in prison. Let him do some time with therapy dogs. They go to old folks homes, hospitals, and things like that. It is a great program and if he is with the same group of dogs again and again he might learn to love them. He should never be allowed to have a "fighting" dog again but there are many breeds and one day in the future he might earn the right to have one in his house. I would have a person go by unannounced once in a while to make sure the dog is in good health and being treated well."

Owen, just for the record, I believe it's not a "right" to have a dog as a companion, it's a privilege. But, I truly respect your compassion and forgiveness... I don't fully agree, but that's my short-coming, not yours.

"Trimmer" wrote, "Vick should be euthanized!"

And "C" wrote, "A stuff toy dog is all he'll ever get."

And "Kix" wrote, "Giving Vick a dog is like giving a molester a child."

And "SpiceGirl" reminded me of "Owen" and was quite kind as well, "You know, l deplore what he did, completely and totally. But this has cost him more than many murderers. It cost him more money than I'll ever see in my life, his reputation, almost his career, and 2 years of his life. Even now, despite the contract he has with the Eagles, he's living on a stipend that isn't much more than what most of us live on in order to fulfill his bankruptcy obligations and costs ($4200 per month per an article I read last week).

"He has gone over and above what anyone has asked in order to do his pennance and move forward, and now is doing the right thing. He deserves the second chance we all get when we screw up.

"I'm not saying we should just forget, but dang. We don't treat murderers this bad and never give them a shot at redemption. Let the thumbs down begin.... cuz I know they're coming from this hateful, unforgiving crowd."

I couldn't help myself, I gave her a "thumbs-down". (Which in Roman times would've gotten her killed. So, at least in our society, it's evolved into just a gesture, rather than a suggestion.) And on a really, really forgiving level, which when it comes to animals and children, I stumble with, she's right. Beyond my current capacity for compassion, but she's right. But, I still gave that bish a "thumbs-down".

"Md" wrote, "This loser should be killed.

"Please die."

And then, "Md" wrote, "This loser should be killed.

"Please die."

"Md"? We heard you the first time.

And then "Alea" wrote, "I hope he does get a dog and that dog turns on him and rips his weener off in shreads!"

She received 14 "thumbs-up" on that one.

But then, "Trimmer" replied, "What weener?"

You guys... It's "wiener". With an "i".

"Tree" wrote, "To the Australian Outback with him! The Dingos ought to know how to handle him..."

"NavyVet" said, "It would be more appropriate for a dog to own him."

Ahhh... Mr. NavyVet, when you truly love something or someone, it usually does.

Well, whatever your opinion is, here at Herculaneum, or kevincharnas.com, this place in which we're residing for the moment, I always hate to leave us feeling... yucky. SO, compliments of "Yanni", we have the below video contribution of a gentleman true to his convictions, Mr. Lance Briggs.

Thank you for this contribution, Yanni! Lance is hot.

And vick is not.

*** If you're looking for an animal companion, please consider adopting and rescuing. There's rescue groups for every breed. And you'll probably find that they rescued you, just as much as you rescued them.

*** Are Pets More Trustworthy Than People? (Like we even need to ask that question?)

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Amar'e Stoudemire Is A Total Badass

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He's looking up at the title all like, "Whaa? Who ME?"

YES, YOU!! YOU CRAZY BISH!

See? I mean this is cool. Fo sho.

And then, you're all half-naked here,

And COMPLETELY NEKKID HERE,

SSHAAZZAAMM!! WOO-HOO! (Bish, where's your peeper? Did you tuck it? Well, you DO have a big hand... And you know what that means... Big gloves.)

But, what REALLY makes you a "total badass" in the book of Herculaneum?

Your convictions.

New York Knicks power forward Amar'e Stoudemire makes a slam-dunk for animals by boycotting fur and posing for PETA's "Ink, Not Mink" campaign. This former NBA Rookie of the Year got involved with PETA in order to raise awareness of cruelty to animals and is baring his skin to help animals keep theirs.

Amar'e explains, "I wouldn't want to see anything cruel happen to any animals just for fashion." Animals used in the fur industry often suffer gruesome deaths. To avoid damaging the animals' pelts, workers frequently electrocute and poison these furry creatures and peel their skin off while the animals are still alive.

"I wouldn't want to see anything cruel happen to any animal just for a fashion."

Imagine...

*** Special thanks to our own local, total badass Janice, who contributed the Amar'e Stoudemire video clip. Thank you, my friend! (source)

*** Warning - Graphic: The Website the Meat Industry Does NOT Want You To See

I came across the above link today and I was warned as well. I wasn't going to click on it to watch, because... Well, I'm sure you know why I was so hesitant. Thus, the need for the "warning". And then, I stopped. And I looked around at my surroundings here at home: a beautiful Queen Anne desk and chair, marble-covered radiators, persian rugs, well-framed gorgeous paintings, an Italianate, marble fireplace, velvet sofa and chair, antique lamps and five foot statues... and masks and wood-carvings I've collected from my travels over-seas, from my FORTUNATE travels over-seas. And then, I thought again. And I thought, I'm NOT going to watch this graphic video because WHY???

Because I'm fucking SPOILED. That's why.

So, I watched it. And I was horrified. It showed me what I knew. But, seeing it... REALLY seeing it, not out of my blurry mind's eye, but out of my own tear-filled eyes... It went through me. Had I not been sitting down, I would've collapsed. And as mortified as I am, as heart-broken and sick as I am, I'm glad I saw it. Because I don't want to be some numb, pampered ass that goes through life afraid to look at what I'm doing. At what I AM DOING.

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Our Place

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Thank you for this contribution, Yani!

* Oil sludge washes in Florida, dolphin stranded

Please tell the attorneys general of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi to file charges of cruelty to animals against the BP executives who allowed this to happen and, because of their negligence, continue to let it go on. (You don't have to be a member of PETA to sign this petition.)

Silence is compliance.

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