Genshitsu Sen has devoted his life to teaching the significance of sharing a bowl of tea. To him, the spiritual experience is a way to attain international brotherhood and understanding. Think about that the next time you put on the kettle. Sen is part of a long line of tea masters — he's the son of the 14th Grand Master Tantansai. He gives a free lecture and demonstration in the Doris Duke Theater at 10 a.m. tomorrow.

— Advertiser staff

GROUNDS FOR COFFEE: IT DOES A BODY GOOD

Who said coffee isn't good for you? According to a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, regular and decaf coffee may reduce your risk for diabetes by as much as 30 percent. The beans' antioxidants may help your body better process glucose. So enjoy that morning joe. Just opt for skim milk instead of whole.

— Catherine E. Toth

FINAL WORD

"What ('Lost' has) essentially done is stolen 'The Stand' and set it on an island. The shout-out is (to Stephen King) ... for not suing us."

Damon Lindelof | executive producer, on the series' podcast