Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus

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The Pacific Northwest tree octopus (Octopus paxarbolis) can be found in the temperate rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula on the west coast of North America. Their habitat lies on the Eastern side of the Olympic mountain range, adjacent to Hood Canal. These solitary cephalopods reach an average size (measured from arm-tip to mantle-tip,) of 30-33 cm. Unlike most other cephalopods, tree octopuses are amphibious, spending only their early life and the period of their mating season in their ancestral aquatic environment. Because of the moistness of the rainforests and specialized skin adaptations, they are able to keep from becoming desiccated for prolonged periods of time, but given the chance they would prefer resting in pooled water.

Constitution Day

Today commemorates the 219th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. Now this should be a national holiday. Over 3 years of work by our founding fathers went into the drafting of this piece of history to replace the Articles of Confederation. But yet, we still have so many holidays where no holiday from work is given (unless you are a crummy government worker).

Past Glory

I recently finished the book "Gettysburg" and was left with an uneasy feeling about the whole Civil War. I understand that it was the bloodiest war ever fought by Americans and that every casualty was an American. It also opened my eyes to some of the hardships faced by the soldiers of both sides and the feelings felt by most of the men. There seemed to be very little hatred between the soldiers, more like a feeling of obligation to see this thing through to the end.

Throughout my teenage years, older guys always talked about being a rebel as something to be proud of and how "the south will rise again". But as I grow older and learn more I see it for what it really was. The leaders of the Confederate states decided to leave the republic and in doing so forced all the men currently serving in the US Army to make a fucked up decision.
Either abandon your honor and the Oath you gave to protect the republic, or abandon your home, your family and probably have to face friends and family on the field of battle. Being a rebel is not a reason to be proud. Being from the south is a reason to be proud. The south has a long tradition of raising gentlemen of all economic backgrounds. I am very glad to have been raised in the south.

Fake Moonlanding

I read recently where Nasa has lost the original recording of the moon landing. Is this a prelude to their announcement that it was all actually filmed on a movie set? I believe that it is only a matter of time before the truth comes out, that we have never been to the moon. There is another theory, that we actually have a secret base on the moon and have been in secret contact with aliens there. I think that theory is pretty far fetched. I know some people think I am a crack pot for my moon landing theories, but I don't care. There is too much evidence against such an achievement.