...which may just be a dangerous thing given that these folks are...ahem!...not normal! But you've just got to go check out their new boards: The Pet Shop and Home and Garden. Got a green thumb? Are you a pet-a-holic? Know how to install a new sink? Stop in and join the conversations at the Confederacy of Dunces (don't let the name scare ya!)

Its just not surprising to this little Kash Bowl Bum, but there's now a freakin' BAT hanging out at the place talking 'bout stills, pyrotechnics, and squirmy things (ugh!). Don't ask Caily about it, cos she's clueless! Just go on down to the Kash Bowl! Watch out for the prone bodies on the floor (like, especially, Apil's) and bring $$ cos the drinks are only free now and then! And keep an eye on that Tiamat chic......she really wants to know about Whatshername! yikes! that might just be TMI!

We'd like to recommend a learning site on Mesopotamia by Richard Hooker, from Washington State University. Check it out and enjoy!

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Featured Articles:
Achaemenid Sources by jojo Nebuchadnezzar
Why did Hannibal lose the Second Punic War? by Publius Fabius Scipio
New Article on Phoenicia by Apiladey ApilSin

Group Spotlight: Tra-la-la!!! There's the sound of music in the air! Music both old and new, familiar and out-of-the-ordinary. All music-lovers are warmly invited to explore and expand your musical horizons at our featured group: Harp & Cymbal. What a great place to listen, learn and boogie at the same time! You can dress to the nines and start off at the Concert Hall or stroll on over to the Music Shoppel.

Member Spotlight: About darned time this editor got around to focusing that BRIGHT spotlight on Mesopotamia's ever-funny and fabulous, Leah Enkidu! Not only is Leah a hoot and a source for Sumerian history schtuff, but she's also the editor of the Babylon Beat -- "The Only clay tablet you need for NEWS!". There's something about a Cup....and you will be astonished at all the new words you can add to your vocabulary!! One of Mesopotamia's Scriba Emeritus, she manages this month's Featured Group, is a super City Builder (check out our hoods!), and does some fab graffiti work over in the Orient. hehe, there's no doubt she's unforgettable and unstoppable and totally loved here in Mesopotamia and AW!.She's just shaku!!

Featured Location: And you thought Mesopotamia was just Babylon? Well, let's just say there's more to Mesopotamia than that! This month we feature the ancient city of Samaria which is part of our Israel and Judah city state, and was also the capital city of Israel. Feel free to explore this city so broad and rich in its historical depth and importance .