Furg is a regular Neanderthal guy. He hunts, fishes,enjoys a laugh with his buddies, and loves his mate and kids.
But the future is looking bleak for Furg, and the rest of his tribe, according to Garp, a spokesman for the new Homo Sapiens species, as the Neanderthal slide inexorably into extinction.
"They are being left behind in the evolution race," Garp told Timelines in an exclusive interview. "They can't even say evolution."
Language and art are the keys to advancement of this new species, Garp claims.
"The youngest memebre of our tribe can draw better than any of their adults," Garp said. 'I do feel for these guys, but they will never make it as a dominant species."
But not all HomoSapiens take such a hardview of the competition. Likka, a young Homo Sapiens, has taken the Neanderthal's cause to heart, working with them to help improve their chances on the evolutionary scale, learning their language, and interpreting for them, as she did for this reporter. Likka is determined to fight for Neanderthal rights.
"They deserve to exist, like everything else," she said. "They are not so different from us- in fact,I think they are better than us in many ways. They are more caring."
Furg agrees, offering his own comments through Likka.
``The Others have more smarts," he says, "but have less heart. We live good, don't take more than we need."
"If their way of life is lost, we will all be poorer," Likka says. "Life is not just about inventing new stuff every day"

The arrival at the court of King James of a native of His Majesty's colony of Virginia has wowed the court.
Lady Rebecca Rolfe is the daughter of Virginian Chief Powhatan. The celebrity has set the court abuzz with her stunning good looks and exotic charm.
But even as she sets England on its ear, insiders are saying that it is not her husband, John Rolfe, that is the love of her life.
Adventurer Captain John Smith has broken the story of how the Princess saved his life when he was in Virginia. Powhatan was about to execute Smith when Lady Rolfe, then known as Pocahontas, threw herself across his body.
``John just wants people to know what a fine character the Princess is," a spokesman for the adventurer said. ``He admires her very much and wants her to be treated with respect for her character as well as her beauty."
But insiders are saying that in fact Captain Smith is still in love with the lovely young woman who saved him, and she with him.
``She saw him for the first time the other day and was so overcome she ran out of the room," a close friend said. ``She certainly still has feelings for him."
The tense drama has been heightened by reports that Lady Rolfe is becoming ill because of the tension and the English weather.
``She needs to go home to Virginia as soon as possible," a member of her touring party confided. ``London is too foul and stuffy for her."
A spokesman for the court of King James I has dismissed the claim that London is ``foul and stuffy".
``Why, we have had a week of non stop rain," the spokesman said. ``That would have washed the place clean."

Spain's crazy Queen Juana has hit the headlines again with her latest antics. But this time, has she gone too far?
Her grief at losing philandering husband Phillip at the age of 28 from a fever has pushed her right over the edge, according to informants.
They claim that Juana, who is taking Phillip's body back to Granada for burial, has been opening the coffin and caressing the body of her dead partner.
The Queen's obsessive love for Philandering Phillip has been well documented, but there is international revulsion at her latest eccentricity.
``She's barking mad," said a source close to the Queen's father, Ferdinand, the King of Aragon. ``The King is convinced that Juana needs a long spell in a quiet room somewhere."
Juana succeeded the Castilian throne on the death of her mother Isabella. King Ferdinand has already tried to have his daughter declared unfit to rule, and there is little doubt that this latest scandal will see him make a new attempt.
Now there are fears that the daughter of Juana and Phillip, born during this journey, will be traumatized by her mother's bizarre behaviour.
It is hard to find anyone who wants to be that close to Mad Joan these days, but a member of her retinue did offer this comment: "eeeeeeew!"

Tempestuous Anne Boleyn is facing a major crisis in her relationship with King Henry VIII, as the King flaunts his new love at court.
Those close to the throne of England say he has fallen in love with one of the Queen's attendants, Lady Jane Seymour, and that he is tempted to discard Anne as he discarded first wife Katherine of Aragon.
``Anne is in an impossible position," a court insider said. ``She held out on Henry for years, refusing to become his mistress to get him to marry her and make her Queen - now Lady Jane is using the same tactics."
Lady Jane, described as `shy and retiring" by her friends, is reported to have told the King she is keeping her virginity intact for her future husband. Henry is said to be so desperate to possess her that marriage is not out of the question.
``Here we go again," a weary court informer said. ``He sent the Pope packing for Anne - what will he do for Jane? Turn water into wine?"
Insiders say that Anne has been giving vent to her rage at the King and report that the pair have not shared a bed since her last miscarriage.
The couple have one daughter, Elizabeth, but it is known that the King wants a son. Anne's repeated miscarriages have driven him to the brink, friends say.
``He desperately wants a son, just as any dad does," a close confidant of the King said. ``He is traumatized by the losses of so many unborn children. He believes that Lady Jane will be able to give him the father and son experience he longs for."
But while Anne seems to feel her relationship is falling apart, close friends and supporters are urging her to hang in and not do anything rash.
``It's hard to believe the King could fall out of love with a woman he moved the world to possess," one said. ``Anne will be all right as long as she doesn't lose her head."

Even being voted the sexiest woman in the known world is no comfort to Lucrezia Borgia these days.
The stunning daughter of Pope Alexander VI has been plunged into mourning after the shocking death of her second husband Alfonso of Naples.
Close friends fear for the sanity of the Vatican Princess. Sources say she has lost a massive amount of weight since the tragedy, sparking renewed anorexia fears.
``She refuses to eat," a source close to the Princess said. ``She is wasting away."
The source even suggested that Lucrezia's refusal to eat might stem from fears of being poisoned.
``Her father and brother would never harm a hair on her head," the source said, ``but the Borgias have many enemies."
Close friends are worried that the princess' mental health grows ever more fragile as the days pass. Adding to her distress, there are strong rumours that her own brother, Cesare, was involved in Alfonso's brutal murder. The young man had been recovering from stab wounds inflicted by unknown assailants, when he was found strangled on his bed. An associate of Cesare di Borgia is believed to have been responsible.
``Cesare's jealousy of his sister is frightening," the source said. ``Lucrezia feels that his obsessive love for her is driving people away because they might end up like Alfonso. She has never felt more isolated."
The lonely princess has found some comfort in Rodrigo, her young son. But his father's death has roused fears that the boy could be next.

`Wild' Bill Shakespeare may the flavor of the month in London, but back in his home town of Stratford on Avon, the partying playwrite is getting no accolades.
"Tis shameful," a close personal friend of Anne Hathaway said, ``he's off gallivanting in the flesh pots while she stays here and minds the children."
Certainly, `Wild' Bill's close friends in the dazzling court and theatre circles in which he moves, confirm that he is living the high life.
``Wine, women and song," the informant said. ``Bill is a superstar - the world and its women are at his feet."
`Wild' Bill was just 18 when he married Anne Hathaway - she was 26. Now friends speculate that he has tired of his older provincial wife while the bright lamplight of London beckons.
Locals describe the wedding as a `hasty affair', with the couple forced to marry because of Anne's pregnancy.
Her friends insist no man has a more loyal or supportive wife. But others say that Anne is not bothered by her husband's antics in London.
```Twas always a marriage of convenience," an insider said. ``Now it's even more convenient, for both of them. Bill needn't make any commitments, because he's already married, and Anne loves being married to a celebrity, especially if she doesn't have to cook for him."

In Medieval times, 'tis said,
A frugal cook was worth her weight in beer.
She had a cunning way with bread
To turn stale chunks into a dish fit for Guinevere -
Called Pokerounce - the receipt you will hear.
First take one cup of honey, clear and sweet,
Add a pinch of powdered ginger for good cheer -
You're on your way to a Medieval treat!

Now before you slice your bread,
To the fire, bring your honey clear,
Add a dash of cloves and cinnamon - that said,
Stir it well, until the flavors all adhere,
Add just a shake of salt and pepper here.
And keep the honey on a gentle heat,
Don't let it boil, or it will spoil, you hear?
You're on your way to a Medieval treat.

Thickly slice two trenchers from your bread,
Butter on both sides, a tricky thing, I fear.
Toast them on a griddle hot and red,
And place them on a plate, with just a sheer
Sprinkle of grated nutmeg there and here.
Take your honey syrup, spicy and sweet,
And pour it on the toast - it's fit for Guinevere! -
Now serve up your tasty Medieval treat.

This dish will make your Monarch loudly cheer,
And keep his temper kind and sweet.
You too can be worth your weight in beer -
When you serve Pokerounce, a tasty Medieval treat!

The lovely ladies of the world's Courts all have their own style. Now they share their beauty secrets with you!

Elizabeth R: England's Queen suffers from a pock marked complexion, but you wouldn't know it - her apothecaries have perfected a foundation made of white lead and vinegar that hides all imperfections! Her Majesty likes to accent the whiteness of the foundation with lip and cheek rouge made from a concoction of red dye and egg white. It's a look that's catching on fast at the English Court. The Queen also believes in cleanliness - an insider has revealed that she ``bathes once a month, whether she needs it or not."

Lucrezia Borgia: This natural beauty needs little artificial aid, but she has been known to pinch her cheeks on days when she is feeling paler than usual. Lucrezia's biggest beauty secret, according to a Vatican insider, is soap and water. She washes her blonde hair at least daily, and is a frequent bather. She has her own range of scented soaps and perfumes made by her apothecaries.

Aries: As usual, you are occupied with thoughts of war and conquest. A nice little border skirmish should ease the boredom.

Taurus: Don't be bull headed when it comes to negotiating with influential heads of state. Be patient and all these delays will work in your favour.

Gemini: Communications will be slower than usual. The ship will be sunk by pirates, the horse will break a leg - the usual delays.

Cancer: One of your bastard children will try to wrest your crown. That will teach you to behave in a sinister fashion.

Leo: You were born to rule of course. Pity Henry VIII got there first. Off with your head!

Virgo: If you weren't so picky you would have had a Kingdom or two in your grasp by now. Who cares if the peasants are smelly? Wear a peg on your nose!

Libra: The scales tipping against you. Your only hope now is marriage to a rich Royal, even if he or she is lame, wall eyed and believes in the New Religion.

Scorpio: Your enemies will try to poison you. Fortunately, you will poison them first.

Sagittarius: You repeated attempts at building a flying machine are making you a laughing stock among all reasonable folk. You're a few centuries too early, anyway.

Capricorn: Your ambition serves you well at Court. But if you are French, avoid any dodgy schemes involving diamond necklaces. It will end badly.

Aquarius: You invent a brilliant weapon. You destroy your enemies. You set up a New World Order. You catch a common disease and die. Such is life.

Pisces: One of your lot tried to stem the tide. He got his feet wet. You should learn to swim.