Layng quietly in fields

Layng quietly in fields
Glstening lights

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Brilliant! Just brilliant.

Today's Tids Issue #2,628
Opening Stuff:

Wow, talk about the greatest acts of political subterfuge in American history, and John Roberts masterful stratagem set into motion with so-called approval of Obama Care has to be one of them. In one fell swoop, he got the mainstream media into thinking he was a statesmen, gave the Republicans a "Remember the Maine" style unifying issue, brought independents and self reliant Dems under the tent and turned on the fund raising spigot to the tune of $300,000.hour! Yikes. And that's not all. He didn't say that the Obamacare was good law. In fact he implied it wasn't. And, best of all he gave the President another "T" word to wrestle with. It took Barak O three years to say Terrorist and now he has to admit that ObamaCare is a Tax, of he loses credibility completely.

And while we're throwing bouquets and John  Roberts, we must also remember that he gave Romney the fodder he needed to actually speak like a candidate with a message.

Talk about silver linings!

The Question:
Name Ten of what Forbes calls the best Chain Restaurants. This is easy.

The Headlines:
--Talking Heads Bobbing And Weaving, Cluttering TV Screens Like Penguins At A Herring Convention.
--Wall Street Soars On News Of Agreement By Euro Leaders To Stabilize region's banksd.
--La's Jindel Refuses To Implement ObamaCare.
--Cruise-Holmes Splitting.
--Romney Ads Feature Hillary Blasting Obama.
--Colorado Fires Just Won't Stop; President Visits Burnt Out Area.

It's hard to write more Tid's as my body remains wracked by emotional euphoria in the wake of Roberts bold, creative move. Did I say wake?

Well, I got to go wipe the paint off of my body or people will stare.

I wonder if John Roberts is related to Bob Roberts?

Business Department:
Did you hear about the successful sandwich shop that was on a roll?

Reading Between the Lines movie Reviews:
--The best of the lot is Ted, a quite enjoyable, well acted fantasy film about a man's Teddy Bear who comes a live based on a childhood wish, and won't leave his side.
--The hyped movie of the week is magic Mike st in eh world of male strippers. Successful stripper Mike takes a kid under his wing to school him in ten fine art of partying, picking up women and making easy money. Not high on my list.
--Sam, a fast paced salesmen, reluctantly returns home when dad dies. In the process of reconnecting with his estranged family he learns of a sister he has never known. He finds he must rethink everything he knew about his family...and his own life.

The Answer:
15 is Ruby Tuesday. 14 is TGI Friday. next in order are Chili's, Applebees, Golden Corral, Longhorn, re robin, Cracker Barrel, Outback, Red Lobster, Carrabba's, PF Changs, Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse and in 31 position Cheesecake Factory.

Hungry?

Have a great weekend!




Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Be Prepared.

Today's Tids (#2.625)
Opening Stuff

 Well, the Tid's Sailing Editor blew it big time yesterday. If forethought had been part of this laggards repertoire, he would have thought to bring his camera while visiting the America's Cup World Racing Series operational village yesterday. Words will not convey the beauty of these catamarans; highly complex and yet at the same time, amazingly simple. And then their that mainsail, a sleek high modulus carbon airplane wing hoisted aloft by a 100 foot high crane towering above the hubbub aland and asea. Then, standing upon a seemingly barren point of land neath the shadow of the magnificent 1840's Fort Adam, the boats whisk away as if carried gently upon the backs of graceful mermaids. Ouch! Tis a beautiful sight, and not a picture to be had. Rats.

Sculptor's Block? Find a Rock,
 Department: Did you see that piece of public sculpture out in LA called "Levitated Rock" . "I felt like I was on another planet," remarked one woman after walking under the rock. (So this another planet idea is new in LA?) But, I digress. Michael Heizer, a famed sculptor had this idea for a giant rock over a walkable trench for, get this, 40 years!, But, he says, "I could never find the right rock."! Huh? What is it with sculptors and rocks. Aren't they supposed to carve them? If you think I'm overreacting, I refer you to 1977 when the City of Hartford, CT paid sculptor Carl Andre $77K for a public sculpture in a prominent, very historical section of town on Gold Street across from the venerable Wadsworth Atheneum. Carl didn't just tote in one giant rock, be brought 36 assorted boulders to a narrow strip of land and arranged them in a triangular formation. He called it "Stone Field". Brilliant -- Stone Field. (Sounds like he had a brilliant copywriter too!.) This actually shows you that people may not have changed much after all in 35 years. In both cases half the people were feeling vibrations form the earth while the other half was standing there with tier mouths agape and scratching their heads, saying as if in a chorus, "What the hell is this?"

 "Let's have a moment of silence for the Gristmill, just over the RI line in Seekonk. In a Rube Godlberg accident the other night, a large truck carrying bananas tipped while manipulating a severe curve, slid across the road crashing into the restaurant, gashing it's gas line while simultaneously severing electric wires that ignited a horrendous firestorm. The 240 year old local institution, next to the shimmering lake with the Runnin River flowng, moving its old wooden paddlewheel, lay in ruins. Neighbors, customers and towns people stood by in tears. It was that kind of place. One of my favorite places for old fashioned fattening food.

You never know what's in  the mind of your Newspaper delivery boy. My smiling little guy with the glasses and the devil in his eyes has the job everybody with a Kreative mind wants -- President of the Brightest Advertising Agency for the Internet businesses. Check this out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLvGat__LKM

 The Question:
  Name Five great product brands still made in the USA.

 The Headlines:
--WS Opens Higher After Monday Sell-off; Caution About Spain Mess Still Governing Stock Flow. --Turkey Vows Retaliation Against Syria.
--Northwestern Florida Recovers from Debbie Soaking, Tornado Damage.
--RI's Gov. Chafee-Lite Rises To Occasion Vetoing Inane Car Body Shop Law; Governor Also Reluctantly Allows "Monument"* Law To Pass.
--President Booed In Liberal Bastion Boston For Making Unflattering Pro White Sox Over Red Sox Joke. --Sandusky Insists He Is Not Guilty.
--Scalia Blasts Evil Effects Of Illegal Immigration; Very Critical Of Obama Immigration Dictate. --"X-Factor" Visit To Providence Has Sate Atwitter.

 Of all the drugs I take to keep alive or invigorate some part of my aging body, the only one I notice that works perfectly each morning of every day is coffee.

 Apparently my "Lowest Common Denominator" Spell-Check has never heard of a snooty word like Atheneum. Is this the new mantra...Dumb down Spell Check and bring up the illiterate. Fairness to all, eh Mr. President.

Ain't nothin' at all snooty 'bout them fastest growing segments of the food service business known as "Breastaurants"! Yup, no spelling error there. Restaurants like the one with a mountaineering theme called "Twin Peaks" are following the recession beating success of Hooters. And oddly, more and more families attend these stimulating food joints. Well, at least dads who go there with children when mom's at Bridge or a Rachel Ray Party. Dads think they are family places, becasue as one father says. "My kids keep on asking me to take them because they enjoy eating more when dad has a smile on his face. Dad thinks they'd uplifting.

 I asked if the designers and builders of High Speed EZ Pass lanes received a % of the tolls in addition to their contractual construction income. I was told that all the companies ask for is the right to chase down lawbreakers and collect the fines. Yikes! There must be an awful lot of scofflaws out there! Says a lot about the character of a nation, doens't it. Maybe this same company could track down illegal aliens and charge for returning them to wherever. In case anybody is interested,

I definitely don't feel even a tinge of guilt at being white. I only feel guilty if not using my brains, my talent (whatever that is) to it's fullest extent. Not taking advantage of every opportunity. Taking that extra step.

Considering the magnitude of all of the off-home kids very expensive birthday parties at always newer and more complex venues and primarily for the benefit of competitive parents, you have to wonder how thoroughly enjoyable and utterly adventurous a backyard event featuring three-legged and wheelbarrow races might be for the kids. "Hey Mom, Dad...you'll never believe what we did today...".

You know that I often rant about the disappearing charm of beachfront homes and cottages that actually looked as though they are part of the ocean and the surrounding environment. But, I am also coming to the conclusion that plastic, it seems, is everywhere, And the prospects of an entirely superficial world going forward is as inevitable as overpopulation. The TV program Simon Cowell's X-factor is in town (Providence RI) this week to produce one of the Fall segments. I relate to you this excerpt from this morning's story about the made for TV event: "...this week's round will have an audience of 3,500 people, selected by a contractor for their telegenic qualities from people who registered online for their tickets. They'll be positioned for their optimal facial camera angles on Sabin Street as the four judges out of their SUV's. So, it's a reality show with the exclusion of your average real person.

The Conscience: Chapter 2 continues. --
Willie noticed a cute girl from last night, and Jason was talking to a group trying to organize something. He was good at that. I, I was still a mess. I could barely move my legs forward after my friends left me, but if there ever was a time for me to be courageous it was now. I was thinking that slinking away would be easier than walking forward, shoulders back with confidence. So I slinked sideways, constantly looking over my shoulder. The cute girl was stroking Willies shoulder, and Jace was sitting down writin' on paper. I would never be missed. I turned and started walking slight faster than a slink. I stopped just short of the woods, took one more look over my shoulder and then stepped into the trees near the bushes. Funny how I keep calling them "The Bushes". My heart was going crazy. My stomach was rolling over like a football after a punt. As I neared the Bushes I wanted to cover my eyes. Why am I here. What am I going to do when I get there, I asked myself. Maybe it's what you have to do when you are on the threshold of becoming a fugitive to assure it wasn't all a dream. I pushed apart a couple of the bushes and stepped forward. I looked down with my eyes closed. Took a gigantic inhale. I opened my eyes wide. Then wider. And even wider again. My head starting jerking back and forth. She was gone! I collapsed sitting on a rock. There was a lot of bent grass. I saw a blue barrette she had worn in her dark black hair. She was gone and it wasn't a dream. I looked around quickly. No one was there, watching and the next person who wouldn't be there was me. I got to my knees and crawled speedily to the lakeside of The Bushes. Shit.

The Answer:
An editror friend of mine with his finger on the pulse of manufacturing told me Monday night that US factory production is going great guns and everybody in the manufacturing industries quite happy. The problem is confusion. Execs in businesses big and small are worried about the future and are still holding onto cash. They are improving productivity which always negates the need for good people...if they can find the skills they need. But that wasn't the Question! Check out these great American brands still made here: Zippo, Airstream, Kitchen-aid, Harley-Davidson, Sharpie, Crayola, Gibson Guitars, Slinky, Louisville Slugger, Wilson Footballs, Wiffle Ball, Hersey Chocolate and at the top of the list Smith & Wesson.

Once peoples start accepting little bits of illegality as legal, then over time what's legal will become ill.

*The Monument bill establishes a committee that would list historic and public monuments that have attained secular status even if they display what are considered religious elements. In other words it is a common sense law that understands monuments aren't honoring religions but events such as wars or people of note.

As I wander around I found that one single irritant common to many people is that they feel they have "Civil rights" too, and theirs are often violated by the ACLU.

But don't wallow in misery, just enjoy the cool crisp day.

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Monday, June 11, 2012

Waiting for Bernanke; or is that Godot?.

Friday, June 8, 2012

Growing up fast.



And they came. Man after man. Boy after boy. Wading through bloody waters. Fighting driving surf. Pushing aside bullet torn bodies of buddies. Shaking with fear. Looking ahead at more ravaged bodies on the beach. Bullets and bombs exploding everywhere around them; everywhere from where they came and where they were going. There was no place to hide. And, yet. they came. Inner surges of courage pushed them forward. There was an enemy to be taken. A world to be saved from barbarism. They reached down. Over 160,000 brave men from Britain, the US, Canada, and Free France stormed that forbidding beach. From Poland, the Netherlands, Norway, Australia and New Zealand. 24,000 Airborne dropped into dangerous enemy lands beyond Omaha.195,000 support personnel in 5,000 ships sat in vicious stormy seas open to assault from shore side big guns. June 6th 1944. D-day. The day the earth began to turn on a new axis. Go bless brave soldiers.

A reader reminds me that God looked down while creating women and made a promise to man that good and obedient wives would be found in all corners of the world. Then he made the Earth round.

The "NFO's", Newspapers for Obama, announced Governor Walker's win as a "survival", when in fact it was a powerful win over an organized, full blown, heavily funded National Union effort to maintain inefficiency and waste in state and local governments. Yes, Walker won 54% to 45%, a pretty strong majority. As one wag put it, Americans seem to like hearing the truth!

The Question:
Name five Allied Commanders and five Axis Generals who participated in the D-day Event.

The Headlines:
--A Pinpoint Of Light At End Of EuroTunnel Has Stock Fears Easing; Market Up 160 Early.
--Walker Looks Strong In Recall Victory Over Union Dollars; Monmouth Voter Turn-Out; Will Hold "Brats & Beer" Party To Mend Divide.
--Bomb Targets US Embassy In Libyan City Of Benghazi.
--Putin Says He Will Push For Strong Military Ties With China.
--Celtics Beat Miami In Key Fifth Game; Lead East
Championship Series 3-2.
--20 Civilians At Wedding Killed In Kandahar Afghan Suicide Bombing.
--Warren Buffet Says He Is No "Card Carrying Democrat."

The best regulation, and maybe the only one that will ever work for Wall Street bankers, is allowing companies to fail when risky decisions put them on the brink. Plain and simple.

Now I know why ABC News -- Abetting Barack's Campaign -- is so blatantly in the corner of one candidate, always reporting only positive news about their man or issuing little non-news puff pieces about Michelle, kids dog and garden. While always countering anything good about The Mittster with a resounding  "But...". Actually I should have thought of it earlier because I worked for the same combo -- ABC and Disney. Yes, Disney likes the promotional possibilities. If you can have corporate named stadiums, why not a Mickey Mouse White House. Yup, that works for me.

Speaking of effective merchandising, Linda Greenlaw, (She of "Perfect Storm" fame) now has restaurants offering "Linda Greenlaw Swordfish". She has established her brand as "Top of the Trip(R)". I'm going to  offer "Tids Tested" Gravy! Yum. I think it will work.

God looked down at his most awesome creation, the birth of people, and thought that he must get into the wireless age. He asked his chief Angels to come up with a new biological formula that would eliminate the umbilical cord.

It appears to me that we are always killing the #2 al-Qaida leader. You have to  figure that the #2 was once the #3 and #4 and so forth down the line. So why don't we start with, say #10 and go forward. Hell, the lower number leaders should be easier to find.

Remember in the earlier days of his term when the President refused to use the word "terrorist" when describing these, um, aaa, terrorists? Now he loves killing and reporting Terrorist with a capital "T" kills.

Another reader wonders why "Fat Chance" and "Slim Chance" means the same thing?

I see where the RI legislature in it's infinite wisdom and continuous effort to make the State a better place for business and new jobs has voted to decriminalize marijuana. "Hey man, you got a job for me?" Slim chance.

The Answer:
Dwight Eisenhower was the Man but ably assisted by many great generals and officers including Bernard Montgomery, Omar Bradley, Trafford Leigh-Mallory, Arthur Tedder, Miles Dempsey and Bertram Ramsey. On the other side we had Gerd von Rundstedt, Erwin Rommel, Friedrich Dollmann, Hans von Salmuth and Wilheim Falley The first German General killed).

The Boston Celtics showed last night that within the aging bones of warriors there still remains courageous resources for achievement.

I'm finding more restaurants offering bland healthy sides as opposed to sumptuous buttery sauces on veggies or rich cream gravy laden starches. I may stop eating out. A curse on culinary schools.

My personal Election Slogan, "Bring Back Gravy! -- Vote out the Obama's"

I think one thing you can count on for today is that there will be profit taking on Walls Street.

It's our world and we have to live in it.


A suit has been filed by a woman against a regional, 29 store Coffee House chain, MayLou's, claiming that all of the employees seem to be young, attractive women. That's it. So, are we looking at our next major dependent group being Old, Unattractive People? What if the a company decided to hire upbeat, smiling employees to be the interface with their customers. Would the morose, unsmiling grouches sue for equal opportunity?

The impatient have a severe wait problem.

I am finding that reading the morning paper on an IPad isn't so bad any more as papers have adjusted efficiently to the medium. It's good except for one thing: The IPad doesn't catch my morning muffin crumbs like the paper. Maybe the next step would be to incorporate within the newspaper apps an electronic beam that identifies and zaps crumbs in mid-air! Incoming!

The Question:
George Stephanopoulis says a President Obama campaign insider told him that what they worry about most are "torpedoes" beyond their control that could sink the campaign. Name 4 bombs that Repubs are praying for!

The Headlines:
--Doubts About Europe, China And USA Heading Into Weekend Will Tend To Push Markets Down Today.
--Romney Pulls In More Cash In May Than President; Enthusiastic Giving Best Evidence Of Party Jelling Behind Mitt.
--Rand Paul Endorses Romney But Likes dad Better.
--Celts Get Bombed By Labron.
--2012 Spring Warmest On Record.
--Chicago baker Wants His Dough; Baker Files Suit To Be Included In Mega Millions Dispersal.
--Weather center Says 50% Chance El Nino Will return This Year.
--Bomb Kills 19 In Northern Pakistan.

Interestingly, one of the main worries about the Japan tsunami junk arriving upon our beautiful northwestern shore are the hitchhikers that may have tagged along. Little foreign species that when released in our waters could upset the ecological balance.

I was real happy to see Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz do so well last night. The so called Boston sports media icons have been all over him mainly because he was a friend of Josh Beckett, the pitcher who they have set up as their new dart board for ratings purposes. But, they have terribly wronged Buchholz with their elitist snickering -- never acknowledging that the  pitcher was fighting to regain form after significant surgery. His last two outings have been beautiful.

Bernanke says retaining Bush tax cuts could save US from falling off cliff into recession.  Sounds like the economy is in precarious position. I'm thinking overweight Sergeant Orville P. Snorkel hanging onto a tiny plant on the side of a precipitous cliff hoping that Beetle Baily will come to the rescue!

Bill Clinton is sorta recanting some of his recent opinions and President Obama is shakin' his head wondrin' what the hell is happenin'. Maybe Clinton and Trump should form their own third party. How much fun would that be watching to see how they determine who runs for Prez and who gets the Veep position. Clinton-Trump.

Reading between the Lines Movie reviews:
--Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria are still fighting the battle to get home to NYC. This segment of the adventure takes them and their hilarious pals to Europe where they join and eventually rehabilitate a circus. Madagascar fans will continue to enjoy the romp.
--Prometheus looks like a prequel to a prequel of Alien. Same director Ridley Scott has a team of explorers discovering a clue to the origins of mankind.They go into the darkest corners of the earth fighting a terrifying battle (Terrifying for audience too) to save the future of the human race. (Too bad they couldn't weed out litterers along they way.) It sounds like one of those hands over the eyes, things that go boo in the night, scary Sifi films.
--Bel Ami has the hero using his considerable wits in 1890's Paris going from cockroach filled slums and the arms of prostitutes into the bedrooms of the rich and the halls of political power and wealth. Could be a good one.

The Conscience: Chapter 1 continues.  --
I could barely understand the southern voices as I slithered through the sweaty bodies towards the stage. I knew nobody. My friend Jason introduced me to a couple of his Mobile friends, but I could see that this here Yankee was not in their future. 
  Fats got louder has I approached the stage. He was smiling like he always did and thumping away at the familiar tune on his piano. I started to smile along with him. Maybe a smile will cut through this oppressive heat. And the fog from five warm beers. I started to relax and listen to the music when I heard, saw commotion to my right. There was Willie in a circle of people clapping to the rhythm of Fats, doing what he called the Dirty Boogie. It was a crotch centric set of gyrations that always made people laugh up North, and actually elevated him to icon status. My northern friends tried to match Willie in this expressive, almost erotic dance rooted in slave quarters, but could never slither like my roommate. But here, I saw women enter the ring trying to match Willie and while pretty good, Willie still remained the champ.
  "Hey," a voice behind me spoke softly, "aren't you the guy that Jason introduced me to last night at the party in my house?" I turned around and saw a dark haired women about my age who I remembered being the center of attention last night. Maybe it was because she knew where the booze was hidden. But she seemed pleasant too. She was pretty good looking with dark hair tied behind her, and welcoming dark eyes. 
  "Why sure. I'm Jeffery Morgan." I smiled a bit. "I'm the Yankee!"
  She smiled and stuck out her hand. I shook it. It felt nice. You don't look so bad for one of them.

The Answer: 1. the voters in Greece and their action's affect upon the Euro-Zone and subsequently the US economy. 2. Ben Bernanke beyond the reach of the Presidency doing or not doing what he does. 3.Possible Israeli action against Iran. 4. the independent opinion-ations of Bill Clinton. Of course, Repubs can't wait for or expect a lucky break. the President is not good for the country. Period. And the message has to be hammered home.

Can you spare a dime or dollar my Brother.
I've been down for drinkin' too much swill
So If you can and several others will!
I'll put it all on "I'll have another"!

Have a terrific weekend Everybody!! See you sometime Monday

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

I'll take Earl Grey, thank you.


I hate to talk about something as important as the Wisconsin election thing. Not talking and certainly not predicting are key elements of an avoidance of hexation strategy. This race seems to have boiled down to which side gets out the vote. Most of the facts that Barrett has used against Walker have bee soundly refuted. But, as we all know by now, facts have been replaced by emotion in the USA these days. I look at the outcome here as similar to wrapping the little string around the tea bag to get out every last drop of juice!

Venus will appear as a small spot traipsing across the Sun four about seven hours today. The bad news is that if you miss it today you won't be able to see it again til 2117. The other bad new is that unless you have special solar filters or #14 welder's glass or eclipse glasses, you won't be able to watch it without suffering severe eye damage. Sounds like fun. Take a welder to lunch.

Warning: I may drop a few extra typos today as I'm watching the British parade on TV while I type.

The Question:
In honor of the Wisconsin re-call election and the Queen, name five different types of tea.

The Headlines:
--Big Labor All Out For Wisconsin Victory; Tea Bag Party Rousing Troops To Get Out Vote.
--Tuesday No Brighter For Stocks As G7 Tackles Euro Problem; DOW Up .
--Germany Entering Industrial Slump As Foreign Demand Falters.
--MF Global Could See $3 Billion In Claims; New Discoveries Cast Negative Light On Corzine.
--Millions To Jam Streets As Queen Begins Last day Of Celebration.

I have never liked the NY Mets since the beginning of their time. Something about that team, and their football cousins, The Jets, that has always bothered me. Now that Bill Maher is liking them enough to become a part owner, I now know why! They're shallow.

Here's why Governments should stay out of business, and it is happening right here in the home of the New Miss USA -- Rhode Island. Just checkout how Governor Chafee-Lite of RI is taking us into the twilight zone, when you realize that one of his new appointees to the state's Economic Development Committee is the former head of Planned Parenthood and leading abortion doc. The old "Smithee" seems to be intent in developing an in-state economic reality with the appointments in addition to the the killer doc...a sand and gavel company owner, and art gallery owner, a local savings and lone bank Prez and a carpenters union chief. The only economic development plan that will work is the complete obliteration of the General Assembly. But, hey, I want our 37% Governor to feel good. So keep up the charade.

I forgot to warn new Tid's readers about typos in general. Summer Monday's are typically the worst of the week. Except on those other four days when I'm in an occasional rush. Or, whenever the Brits have a parade celebrating a Queen's 60 years on a throne. But, the good news is that I think the typos are less frequent than in earlier years. I usually discover them right after I hit the send button.

I think British women wear big hats to make their faces look smaller.

China seems to be getting real tired of the USA's nannies. The constant reporting of Beijing smog appears to be just the latest in a stream of "we-know-your-country-better-than-you-do" reports, which is rankling the leaders of our country's main creditor nation. Frankly, I too am getting tired of bureaucrats defining my life...and the only thing the US Gov owes me is all that money that LBJ stole from the SS "Trust" fund.

I'm looking for a last ditch effort by the Celtic oldsters and a big upset tonight. But then, I said that Martin Brodeur had one more championship left in his career. The return of Bosh will make it tougher for the Celts to run their offense. But, Garnett, Pierce, Allen and the often utterly amazing Rondo will suck it up one more time. The real question is whether or not they will have anything left for the last two games.

You can tell how cold the weather is outside, by how heavy your blue jeans feel upon your legs. If they feel heavy, wear shorts. If they feel light, keep them on and wear a fleece too!

As far as I can determine, teen age girls actually rule the world.

I see where for the next two weeks the RI State House will be flying the Boston Red Sox "Fenway Park Banner"! I wonder if there'll be a bloody sock dangling from it blowing in cool Ocean State breezes?

The Answer:
All of the true teas are produced from a plant called Carmellia sinensis. There are four main types of tea -- White, Green, Black and Oolong. Herbal teas are not tea at all, but different combinations of herbs. White is purest and least processed. Green is the most popular world wide and favorite of Asians. Oolong is what is typically found in Chinese restaurants. Black Tea is the most common among Americans using Tea Bags.

How about that...Black is the color of Tea Bag tea! Who would have guessed it.

God Save the Queen! I'll sip to that.