The BarFly site might be intermittently NOT working as I make a few layout changes. You see, I've listened to your emails and you people bitching about silly things, and now it's time to do something about it. I don't have much to offer, but in the meantime, let me introduce you to my favorite sea dwelling mollusk:

The Cockle Clam - Clinocardium nuttallii

The Cockle Clam is found in the northern hemisphere from sunny southern California shores all the way to cold Ruskie bite of the Bering Sea. One notable physical characteristic about the Cockle is that it has both male and female reproductive organs, or more aptly, a fucking hermaphrodite.

There is much uproar in the scientific community, as detractors from the traditional marine biology sect wish to call it by a more fitting name: Cocknvaginal Clam. Meanwhile, the current marine biological institution is fighting this movement, calling it "A vile display of disregard to the time honored tradition of common term clam naming."

The Cockle is constantly at odds with it's sexuality - on one hand, it shoots it's load into the sea, sending little cockle sperm looking for a love pocket. On the other hand, it discharges eggs in what must be a mentstrual miracle for the small bearded clam.

From this tiny marvel, we can learn much about our wild and wonderful planet. And as we forge a path down the uncharted coastal waters, you can rest assured that the Cockle Clam will always be able to fuck itself.

The cockle is the pit bull of the clam world, a feared yet respected beast.