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XPEL: anything but your classic value stock

Some stocks are well known in value investing circles, even though they are anything but a classic value stock. XPEL, Inc. (CVE:DAP.U), a company specializing in paint protection films for cars, has been written up twice on VIC, once in 2013 and again in 2015. There is a long thread about it on CoBF, people write about it on Twitter and there are plenty of articles on SA as well. With a market cap of ~$185 million XPEL is a tiny company, but it is remarkable well-known in certain circles. But with the stock trading at a 37x P/E and 10x P/B-ratio while it’s up almost 400% this year it sounds like an unlikely candidate for me to investigate.

Share price: $6.54
Shares outstanding: 27,612,597
Market cap: $180.6 million
Enterprise value: $180.9 million
P/E (ttm): 37.1
EV/EBITDA (ttm): 20.8
P/B (mrq): 10.0

Based on these simple metrics above XPEL is anything but cheap, but what this doesn’t show is the extremely impressive growth the company has been experiencing. The company had revenues of $6.0 million in 2011 while revenues for the last three months alone were a whopping $28.9 million. That’s a compounded annual growth rate of more than 50% for six and a half years straight! Even more impressive is that all this growth was accomplished with almost no increase in share count, minimal debt levels, and while fighting a lawsuit against 3M (settled last year). An overview of the historical income statement is shown below:

While these numbers are pretty impressive, the last two quarters have been even better: revenue grew in the first half of 2018 with more than 80% compared to the first half of 2017, while realizing a 3 percentage points higher gross margin. And too be honest, that was about time. Because despite the impressive growth the past years, the operating profit of the company was a bit disappointing. In 2013 the company earned about $2 million on $18 million in revenue, and 4 years later it was still earning $2 million on $68 million in revenue. Growing revenue is great, but in the end it’s about earning money. But once you have a lot of revenue, increasing your margins a little bit does wonders for your profitability.

Valuing a growth company is never easy, but in my experience they are usually so expensive that no matter what kind of model I produce, I have a very hard time justifying the current share price. So I (almost) never end up buying anything that can be classified as a growth stock. But with XPEL it’s remarkable easy. We don’t have to make a fancy model that projects (high) growth rates a decade forward. Really all that is needed is to assume that the company can grow revenues by 35% for two years in a row while maintaining its current gross margin. Considering the historic growth I think that’s a pretty low hurdle to jump over. I have no idea how far growth can continue, but if you can grow for 6.5 half years at more than 50%, while growing at 80% in the last half year, I’m sure there must be quite a bit of runway left.

Asumme at the same time that there is a bit of operating leverage in the “Selling, general and administrative costs” and that these will grow a bit slower than revenues at 25% and the following picture is painted:

With the stock currently trading at $6.54 that means that you can buy this rapidly growing company at just 10.8 times its earnings in two years time.

What I like about XPEL is that insiders own a decent chunk of the company. The CEO owns 5% of the outstanding shares while various members of the board of directors own another 35%. Surprisingly enough, the company doesn’t pay its executive officers with options. The number of outstanding shares increased with 7% since 2012, from 25.8 million to 27.6 million, but not from options or other share based compensation. The reason for the increased share count was a private placement in 2017 at $1.43/share (then the current share price). Most of the shares in the private placement were issued to certain directors and officers of the company, and in hindsight these were for sure issued at an opportunistic time, just before the settlement with 3M. It leaves a bit of a bad taste in my mouth because there didn’t seems to be a pressing need to raise cash at the time. At the same time, I wouldn’t be complaining if the company would have paid twice the amount in share based compensation throughout the years…

Some people think that as a value investor you have to buy stuff like net-nets and stocks trading at a single digit P/E-ratio. While I often like companies like that, the only thing that matters is whether or not something is cheap. Sometimes a stock trading at a single digit P/E-ratio is expensive if for example bankruptcy is around the corner, and sometimes a stock trading at an almost 40x P/E ratio is cheap if revenues are expected to grow explosively. I think XPEL is one of those stocks. How fast it is growing is really amazing, yet the stock is surprisingly affordable.

Of course, it’s not without risks. There are all the “normal” risks like growth slowing because of higher market penetration or a downturn in the economic cycle and people stop buying cars. But I think the biggest risk is basically that this is more or less a one product company. They are growing fast because they have a great product (their ultimate paint protection film was introduced in 2011). I don’t have a car, so I don’t really know how useful it is, but the numbers speak for themselves. But what happens if some company, lets say 3M, creates a superior product? Can they still thrive, or would business slowly deteriorate until nothing is left? That’s the big question. If you pay a high price you not only need XPEL to grow the coming years, it also needs to be a good business 10 years and probably 20 years from now. A lot can happen in such a timeframe.

That said, I couldn’t resist picking up some shares. I don’t think XPEL is a sure thing (it never is), but at the same time it’s just too cheap to ignore considering the absolute fantastic growth.

17 thoughts on “XPEL: anything but your classic value stock

  1. Dave

    Have you considered the fact that the reason you are modifying your investment style is b/c there is a lack of traditional value (i.e. net-net, low p/b) stocks? Would you say you have a margin of safety owning this stock?

    1. Alpha Vulture Post author

      I wouldn’t say my investment style is being modified. I have always believed that anything can be a buy at the right price. That doesn’t only apply to ugly money losing stocks with questionable management, but also fast growing stocks like this. As long as I think it’s cheap relative to what it should be worth.

      That said, I think it’s a good question to think about. Shifting to different stocks because what you used to know is expensive could obviously be a troubling sign. I don’t think that’s the case here, even though I will admit that finding cheap stocks is now not as easy anymore as when I started this blog. Stuff certainly has become more expensive on average. But I still manage to find classic value stocks. And sometimes there is something that grows fast, and I think it’s more than reasonable priced.

      With regards to a margin of safety: I think the most important thing is simply buying stuff for less than it’s worth. That’s the best margin of safety you can have. Of course, the trouble is that you have to be right. And secondly, you have to size positions based on their risk profile. Something that even in the most adverse scenario can only drop ~25% in intrinsic value could be sized a lot bigger than something that could easily go to minus 100%. And this certainly falls more in the last category than the first. But it’s never a reason to pass on something.

  2. GV

    Hi, alpha. Nice write-up. I’m not against growth stocks per se, but from a quick read I still have some doubts about this one:

    1. Are you sure 10x fwd PE is really cheap considering all the uncertainity involved? We’re talking about an auto company, in the end: cyclicals usually have PEs in the very low teens at the peak of the cycle and negative earnings at the through.

    2. Since the margin or safety here is all in the company delivering the promised growth and then some, I guess the real problem is in the moat, which is quite dubious for a one-product auto company.

    3. Have you valued the company with a DCF? What is it worth in your opinion? If you say 10x PE in 2 years is cheap, you expect it to trade at a higher multiple by that time: like 20x? 15x?

    Thanks a lot :-).

    1. Alpha Vulture Post author

      Hi GV,

      1. I don’t think you should think about this like an auto company. Those companies are extremely capital intensive, have high fixed costs and high operating leverage. So when car sales drop their profitability totally plummets. But that doesn’t describe XPEL. Their business is actually capital light, with high margins and high return on equity. When sales go down they probably can still be nicely profitable instead of quickly heading into bankruptcy. That’s a HUGE difference.

      2. I’d say: the numbers don’t lie. If you can grow this fast organically for so many years you must have something that is pretty good. And sure, if they would have 10 awesome products that would all grow like this that would be better than if they have only one. So you would have to size this position more conservatively compared to the hypothetical company with 10 awesome products. Secondly, if you think about it, aren’t there a huge amount of companies that are basically a one product company? Even Apple is basically a one product company. They would be nothing without the iPhone.

      3. Not really, you could get any number out of that if you would want to project cash flows for more than a few years in the future. But yeah, I would certainly expect that this would trade way higher than a 10x PE ratio if they manage to grow revenues and earnings as projected in my simplistic model. I don’t think a 20x multiple at that point would be overly aggressive. Growth wouldn’t suddenly stop, presumably, and a 10x multiple is basically a zero growth multiple.

  3. shaqer23

    I guess I am perplexed about the timing of this recommendation . The stock is up a considerable amount and begs the question about when you got involved. We all appreciate financial bloggers sharing there investment ideas and should do our own do diligence but the timing here raises my antenna. Thanks.

    1. Alpha Vulture Post author

      1. This blog post isn’t a recommendation in any way or form.

      2. I wish I would have gotten involved in this name a long time ago… but no, your antenna is malfunctioning…

    2. Pieter

      As a long time lurker on this blog I have to say I am also perplexed by your reaction that insinuates that this is some kind of a pump and dump scheme.

      Maybe it is better to point at flaws in the analysis or provide us with your insight on what you think should be a fair value of the stock?

  4. Pieter

    Great post. As far as your question regarding the product quality is concerned: you should definitely read some posts on the ‘tintdude’ forum. I don’t think that Xpel necessarily has the best product.
    However, I think their strategy to focus on the installers (training them, providing them with the cutting software and pattern databases, providing them with leads via the Xpel website) gives Xpel a moat in the sense that each product needs to be installed by a trained installer. Having the installers on your side seems very important in this business. A competitor that solely focuses on the product will not be able to beat Xpel imo, even if they manage to create a superior product.

    Did you manage to visit the Xpel subsidiary in the Netherlands?

    1. Alpha Vulture Post author

      Thanks for your comments. I think you are right that switching isn’t frictionless, and that the product isn’t just the film but the whole package, including software and training. But the question is of course how big that moat really is. I’m sure their competition also understands that it’s not just about making a good film.

      And no, I have never visited the Dutch Xpel subsidiary. Have you?

      1. Pieter

        You could indeed question the moat as most aspects are replicable by competitors. I for instance read recently that 3M hired one of Xpel’s lead designers to enhance 3M’s pattern database.

        As I’m from Belgium, I did not yet visit it either, but I hope to go there in the near future!

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  6. Alexandre Dumas

    Intriguing idea / analysis. Amazes me that somehow there can be innovation in the auto aftermarket business which totally takes off like this.

    My main gripe as I consider the author’s analysis is thus: what’s the difference between buying XPEL and, say, buying Facebook? FB has grown faster and has much higher margins than XPEL and is currently selling for a much lower multiple of earnings. Thus, one could extrapolate — the way the author of this article has — growth out two years and conclude something similar.

    I’m not saying XPEL doesn’t merit an allocation (indeed, growth and value are merely two sisters joined at the hip as Buffett has quipped), but I think addressing what makes this a better investment than another high growth, decent multiple business is what would bolster the thesis. Is it lesser downside? Is it lower market penetration? Is it longer runway? etc etc

    1. Alpha Vulture Post author

      Maybe FB is a great investment as well, I don’t know, haven’t looked at it in depth enough to really make a meaningful comparison. Their growth in revenue has been impressive, but I imagine that their growth in other metrics such as daily active users or time spent on their platform is a lot lower. Everybody in the world is using it already. But perhaps people thought that 5 years ago as well… But too be honest, I don’t think making a comparison like that is really that useful. A stock should be valued on its own merits.

  7. Guybrush

    Great post. How do you get comfortable with their relationship with Entrotech and the fact that it is not their film they are selling and at the end of the day they are just a distributor (admittedly with a brand)? If Entrotech pulls the plug on the relationship one day their business potentially isn’t worth much?

    1. Why Not Zero

      This is a fantastic question and it’s the main reason this was a small “special situation” type (obviously underpriced with catalyst) investment for me.

      That said, they do have one barrier: database of film shapes and cuts for a wide range of vehicle types / brands. And it’s not clear that entrotech is a monopoly.

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Spain the focus for Altenar’s ‘Coffee Break’ series return

“Let’s talk about Spain,” said Altenar COO Dinos Stranomitis, as the sportsbook provider prepares its team for this month’s SBC Summit Barcelona (21-24 September).

Speaking on the first episode in the second season of ‘Coffee Break‘ with Altenar, Stranomitis suggested that certification for sports betting operators in Spain is a ‘little bit tougher’ than in other countries.

“In comparison with other jurisdictions, we have quite a few rules that we need to respect and ensure that we apply. At least more than other jurisdictions.”

In the video, he references a special rule that players with regulated operators in Spain should take note of, specific to the country’s popular in-play betting space.

“Before the match starts, you need to fund your wallet as far as you want to bet live on that event. The money available in your wallet at the start of an event is all you can use.

“After the game starts, you cannot deposit and use it in this game; any deposits you make only become accessible for future events. This is a rule that does not exist anywhere else.”

Picking up on another example to show why operating in Spain carries more difficulty from a regulatory perspective, Stranomitis told SBC News: “The second point is that any event management change in wallet transactions must be approved by the regulator before it is released to the operators. This is adding further bureaucracy to the process for sure.”

Sports betting remained the primary source of GGR for operators in Spain last year, despite a 7.1% year-on-year decline to €365.1 million, according to data released by national gambling regulator Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) in March.

Stranomitis is taking to the stage for a Leaders Panel at SBC Summit Barcelona on ‘Navigating a new institutional operating environment’, where he will join Genesis Global CEO Ariel Reem and CEGO CEO Allan Auning-Hansen to discuss how rapidly changing market conditions, including those in Spain, have redefined the standard operating environment.

“We are really excited to be involved in the Leaders Panel at SBC Summit Barcelona,” he concluded. “This gives us the appetite and opportunity to showcase how we have raised the bar to meet the demands of our customers, as we are considered a high quality provider.”

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The Benefits of Deep Work

I recently finished the audio book Deep Work, by Cal Newport. I’ve made one of my 2018 goals to increase my professional development. One cheap, even free way, thanks to the library and the internet, is by reading/listening to books, podcasts, YouTube videos and TED talks.

The book by Cal Newport was helpful, particularly because it wasn’t focused on one specific field or profession. Everyone, from students to professionals, can benefit from the tips in Deep Work.

Basically, Newport argues that deep work is valuable, because it’s rare. Deep work is focused, and that is sought after in our world. People have more demands on their time now, and are becoming more distracted.

Although I’m drawn to the theme of the book, staying focused in our digital and distracted world, I was skeptical about how much I could gain from it. A supporter of “shutting down” from technology at a set time each day as a way of avoiding unnecessary distractions, Newport doesn’t read emails after he leaves work. He doesn’t continue to engage in work behaviors once his work day has ended. One way he claims he’s able to do this is by not having an online presence. In fact, he’s never had a social media account, ever.

As a communication major and someone who has worked in social media and digital marketing, the idea that Newport might want me to delete my online presence in order to get to the deep work had me jittery. Thankfully, Newport doesn’t advocate that the only way to produce deep work is to get rid of social media. The idea of deep work is working without distraction, giving your work your utmost focus. Newport argues, persuasively and truthfully, that it’s getting harder and harder to work distraction free  in our multi-tasking, ultra-connected world.

Deep work can’t happen without coffee! Okay, that’s a rule from this java junkie, not Cal Newport.

According to Newport, there are levels to deep work, but I viewed them more like strategies. Some people approach deep work from a Thoreau-writing-Walden-stance, meaning they need to take a period of time and seclude themselves. Of course, taking two or three months off from life, work and responsibilities is not an option for a lot of people, so thankfully, that’s not the only way to produce deep work.

Other people who accomplish deep work may take a more scholarly approach and conduct research then pour themselves into it, while others schedule small blocks of time and stick to a routine. Little did I know until I listened to the book, that I’ve unwittingly been using a deep work approach to my fiction writing for months now.

One tactic is the journalistic approach to deep work. This occurs when someone can take short bursts of time, forty minutes here, an hour there, whatever, and intensely focus. I’ve been doing that with my fiction writing since November. I cram in 1,400 words on my lunch hour. I write 3k in two hours before work at Starbucks.

I value these short bursts of time, and because I know that my time is limited and somewhat precious, I get down to it and zone in on my manuscript. Want to know a secret? Thanks to this focus, this deep work, I’m more productive than I’ve been in years. Maybe ever. I’ve written close to 90k words in four months. And I’ve done it without sacrificing time with my husband, I’ve been able to take a week or two off here and there, spend time with friends and I work 31 hours a week at a day job.

It sounds almost too simple, right? I assure you it’s not too good to be true or too simple. Deep work is a valuable skill and it’s one that’s attainable, it just takes practice and drive to hone it.

I recommend reading or listening to Deep Work by Cal Newport.

I’d love to hear from you! If you have already read it and are reaping the benefits of Deep Work, leave me a comment and share your experiences with me and my readers!

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AMA Trend Talks – June

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AMA Trend Talks (formerly known as PAMA Cafe), offers a way for our marketers to engage with local peers in their own backyard. Join us for casual marketing conversation at a location in your neighborhood to discuss the latest tools, tactics, and topics that are impacting marketers today.

Whether the talk is about the headlines of the day, a challenge you’re facing at work,  or latest products and solutions, AMA Trend Talks offer a convenient opportunity to share tips, swap stories, and develop new ideas in a casual, intimate setting.

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What State Does Best in a Zombie Apocalypse?

No other state has a shared love of zombie movies and guns like Wyoming. While New Yorkers are having their brains eaten in cafes and elevators, the fine people of Wyoming will be sitting on the front porch with a shotgun enjoying a prolonged zombie hunting season.

Urban Fantasy in Urban Ideal

I have recently read and reviewed several urban fantasy books, by virtue of having tripped into a bit of an urban fantasy phase. It was originally accidental and then became very intentional. In reviewing ‘Cursed’ by Benedict Jacka, I, an Australian, made this assertion; It’s pretty clear, I’m a whore for well-written urban-fantasy, specifically if […]


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The Liele Company

How we reach the unreached

George Liele

TLC is named in honor of George Liele who was the first American missionary and first African American missionary. TLC is building on the rich legacy that exists in African Americans in missions despite enormous obstacles.

George Liele was born in the 1700’s into a life of slavery. Shortly after his conversion and being given his freedom, Liele was led to pursue the call of God on his life. Through his life and ministry, a mission movement was launched that reached from Georgia to Jamaica, from Sierra Leone to Nova Scotia.

Not only was Liele an effective missionary and evangelist, he was also known to be a church & school founder, an abolitionist, a master negotiator and an organizer. Although he may have begun life as a slave, Liele lived as a free man in Christ and was encouraged to invite others into this freedom. Because of this desire, George was himself a mentor and disciple-maker, encouraging his converts to go preach the gospel to the lost.

The very purpose of The Liele Company (hereto referred as TLC) is to provide a monthly mentoring group for African American missionaries (or missionaries of the African descent living in or originally from America). TLC aims strategically to provide those who are preparing for long-term missions (raising support with a target date of leaving in less than a year) as well as those who still new to the mission field with mentorship with other African American missionaries who have five or more years of long-term field experience.

The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” 2 Timothy 2:2

The Road to Success

The overarching goal of TLC is three-fold:

1. Increase retention of African American missionaries on the field through intentional mentoring that meets the needs of the unique challenges that African American missionaries face.

2. Develop a support network where the African American missionaries can:

          > be mentored

          > share with one another

          > pray for one another

3. Create unity among the African American missionary community that creates a platform for God to bring in a harvest of a larger number of African American missionaries.

Would you like more information on the ministry or would like to be a ministry assistant/partner? Please contact the TLC leadership team at the email address listed below.

Are you an African American missionary who is new to the mission field and would appreciate some guidance along the way? Have you started serving overseas and am looking for someone to come alongside? Are you an experienced missionary who feels the call to pour into those seeking wise, godly counsel? You are more than welcome to fill out an application.

**Please be aware that all mentees and mentors will be accepted on an invitation basis ONLY and will be vetted by the group to preserve security, unity and furtherance of the gospel.

Please put your information below or contact TLC Director at or (719)345-0012 Ext#1


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Join us to stay on the campaign trails!

AmCham China and the Yale Center Beijing jointly would like to bring you to the Live TV viewing and discussion of the second Clinton-Trump presidential debate.

The second presidential debate will be in the form of a town meeting, in which half of the questions will be posed directly by attending citizens and the other half based on topics of broad public interests reflected on social media and other sources. You can read more and SUBMIT your own questions @ PresidentialOpenQuestions.com. Some of the top questions include:
  • Why isn't the entire medical industry under indictment under 15 USC Sec 1?
  • How can government justify refugees when we have homeless people?
  • Is it alright to destroy emails under Congressional subpoena?
  • What will you do to remove money from politics?
  • Do CEOs in the U.S. deserve to earn 350 times more than the average U.S. workers?
  • Globalism, what do you support it or oppose it and why?
  • How do you plan to bring the U.S. back to the forefront of education?
  • Why do we continue to provide aid to countries that are obviously not our allies?

Similar our first debate event held on September 27, a panel discussion after the debate will be led by senior community and business leaders that are friends of AmCham China in Beijing.

Join us, bring your family or a colleague, or simply refer the event to a visitor that happens to be in town! Our first debate event sold out and was attended by nearly 150 people. The space is limited for this event, so sign up quickly!

The commentaries made by speakers and members of the audience are strictly off the record.

8:30 AM - 8:50 AM
Sandwiches and soft drinks will be provided.
8:50 AM - 9 AM
Welcome remarks
9 AM - 10:30 AM
Live TV viewing
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Commentaries and Q&As
Speakers invited amongst the senior community and business leaders are to be confirmed.

Standard Ticket (Sold Out)

The event is made as an opportunity for the entire community including AmCham members and non members, thus there is no price difference.

Standard Price RMB 100
Door Price RMB 100
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A valid student ID (either Chinese or foreign) is required upon check-in at the event.

Standard Price RMB 50
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‘The B117 lineage is not a new strain of Sars-CoV-2. It is a new variant which has emerged from the virus that has been circulating in the UK.’ Photograph: WPA/Getty Images

It's vital we act now to suppress the new coronavirus variant

We don’t know if B117 is more deadly, but we do have evidence it’s transmitting fast. Failure to react could be catastrophic

  • Alan McNally is a professor in microbial genomics at the University of Birmingham
Tue 22 Dec 2020 12.38 EST

On Friday 11 December I was alerted to the fact that a large number of the samples showing positive in our Covid-19 testing laboratory in Birmingham were unusual. Like the other Lighthouse laboratories, dedicated to testing samples from the wider public, we are on the lookout for the presence of three particular genes, with a positive Covid-19 result requiring clean detection of two of the three.

That Friday around 25% of all our positives were completely missing one of those genes – the S gene, which encodes the spike protein of the virus and is essential for viral attachment and entry into cells. It is not unusual to see some S gene drop-outs in positive samples, but usually in around 1-2% of them, not in 25%. At the same time this phenomenon was also observed in the Lighthouse lab in Milton Keynes, and communication was instigated with the Covid-19 Genomics UK (CoG) consortium, and our observation was reported to the national testing programme.

In under a week it had been confirmed through the CoG genome sequencing data that the observed S gene drop-out was being driven by the emergence of a new variant of Sars-CoV-2, named B117. By Friday 18 December the rapid emergence of this new variant was alarming enough for government to convene an emergency cabinet meeting, announcing on 19 December tier 4 restrictions for the whole of the south-east of England and tougher restrictions on Christmas plans nationally. News of the new variant has led to multiple nations banning travel from the UK, and the closing of our Channel borders. The main question I am being asked now is: is this all commensurate with the threat posed?

The B117 lineage is not a new strain of Sars-CoV-2. It is a new variant that has emerged from the virus that has been circulating in the UK. This new variant contains a surprising number of mutations in its genome – mutations arise constantly in viruses as they replicate and move from host to host. Most of these mutations are “silent”, causing no change to the virus structures and proteins they encode, or are damaging to the virus and die quickly. However some mutations result in a slight change to the structures on the virus, possibly making them marginally more efficient at transmitting, or replicating, or attaching to cells.

In this case these mutations become advantageous – natural selection will occur for viruses containing these mutations and they will become more successful. In B117, there are an unusual number of these meaningful mutations. Three of the mutations have been observed in the past in many sequenced Sars-CoV-2 genomes, but have now converged to appear together in a single lineage in the S gene. In particular one of the three mutations in this lineage has been implicated in enhancing virus binding to host cells, and another implicated in avoiding antibodies in infections. The mutation implicated in virus binding also affects the ability of the fluorescently labelled probe used in our PCR Covid test to detect the S gene, meaning there is zero S-gene signal in tests positive for B117 variants.

It is now clear that the B117 lineage is spreading quickly across the south-east of England, mirroring a stark rise in hospitalisations in the region. There is no evidence to suggest the new lineage causes any more aggressive a type of coronavirus infection, or is even more deadly, but it would seem to be transmitting very efficiently, with modelling suggesting a 65-70% increase in its transmissibility. Once we were clear that our S-gene drop-out test positives were being driven by the new lineage we were able to go back through our entire archive of test data and measure the rise of the new lineage. The resulting graph is worrying, showing an increase from the standard 2% of all positives, to almost 70% within the space of two weeks. This clearly suggests that the new lineage of Covid-19 appears to be able to spread very quickly, though it is not necessarily more deadly.

Our lab does not process tests from Birmingham alone: samples are allocated to labs based on demand and capacity at both local and national levels. So we cannot make any inference on whether our data reflects local or national epidemiology, but it is clear that the new B117 lineage is rapidly dominating infections we are detecting in our lab network (the data from Milton Keynes and other Lighthouse labs is identical). We also know that cases of infection caused by the new lineage have been confirmed around the UK.

The south-east of England is clearly the epicentre of the new variant of Covid-19 and it is spreading fast across the UK, and possibly abroad, with confirmed cases in Denmark and Italy. Not to act on the data and information currently to hand would be at least negligent – and potentially catastrophic. To wait for confirmation that B117 is more transmissible before implementing control measures would be ethically immoral.

As Dr Michael Ryan of the WHO has said many times, to counter Covid-19 you must act fast and you must act decisively. If there is one thing the UK should know better than most, it is the acute cost of failing to heed that advice.

  • Alan McNally is a professor in microbial genomics at the University of Birmingham

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Welcome to the Hobart
Australian Masters Squash Championships 2018

All final results now published.

See the Tournament Information page for final results

The Tasmanian Masters Squash Association welcomes all participants to Hobart for the 2018 Australian Masters Squash Championships. We look forward to hosting an exciting tournament commencing on the 3rd of September and concluding on the 14th September.
The tournament will be conducted at the Eastside Squash Centre in Alma Street, Bellerive. A second venue will be utilised in week two of the tournament at Bobby Parsons Sports Centre, Elmsleigh Road, Moonah.
During the two weeks of the tournament, assistance with transport will be provided with the operation of a Shuttle Bus service. This will be available for competitors travelling to and from squash venues. The system will operate on a $2.00 donation. Details of the service will be outlined closer to time and at registration.
The TMSA will do its utmost to ensure a friendly, enjoyable and memorable experience to all our guests and look forward to entertaining you with the assistance of our working committee and the Eastside Squash Centre.
Welcome to Hobart, enjoy your stay and good luck in competition.
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Gratitude Is a Part of Healing

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Is gratitude a part of healing?

This past week, I read a healing story in Luke 17. Ten men with leprosy cry out to Jesus that he “have mercy” on them. He tells them to go and present themselves to the priest, and as they go, they are “cleansed.” Whatever skin condition afflicted them disappears. Only one of them returns to Jesus to say thank you.

Gratitude is a part of healing

Luke tells us that the one who returned is not simply “cleansed” but is “made well.” He is healed in a more full way. Not just transformed on the literal surface of his body, but restored to God and self and community. Made well.

Certainly, some of this bigger and deeper healing comes from connecting to Jesus. But it also made me wonder how gratitude is a part of healing.

Jesus’ Healing, Transforming Love

I am heading into a week of to-do lists and doctor’s appointments and carpool lines. I don’t need “cleansing” from a specific physical sickness. But I do need to be made well. I need Jesus’ healing love to transform me from the inside out. So I am paying attention to all the things I have to thank him for—the bright green of early spring, Marilee’s excitement about a campout at school, my deepening trust that I too am a beloved one.

Gratitude connects me to the giver of all good gifts. And it is that connection that helps me to be made well.

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Pokemon Statue Mysteriously Appears In New Orleans Park

Pokemon Statue

A wild craze has been going on. A craze that has taken the world by storm. The craze involves catching Pokemon. You read that correctly. The popular TV show from the 90s has returned in a new format. Got to catch them all, on your phone that is.

You have probably seen or know someone that takes part in these games. The game is called Pokemon Go. The idea is simple: as you travel around you must try and capture all the little monsters that appear within range. The game has become somewhat of a phenomenon. Many people are now hosting Poke Hunting parties. With the success of anything their will always be the detractors. Just a couple days ago Iran became the first country to ban the game. Iran is blaming security concerns on the ban.

Among the wild craze that has been occurring around the country a Pokemon has appeared that people can actually touch.  Someone has put up a statue of the iconic Pokemon, Pikachu, at the center of a broken fountain in a park. Pictures show a defiant looking Pikachu with his arms folded standing on a cement base with a Pokeball on the side. The inscription “#POKEMONUMENT” is also written on the cement.

New Orleans police say they haven’t received any complaints about the statue, and don’t know where it came from and don’t plan to do anything about it.

Pokemon fans and people of all ages have been visiting the park located in the city’s upscale Lower Garden District, posing for photos with family and posting selfies with the statue on social media. Pokemon Go has brought people out of the house and into the world. Strangers are becoming friends, because of this game. Whatever the opinion of the people about this game. The takeaway seems to be very positive.


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This catalogue features as a sort of view in retrospect of the exhibition Freestate (Ostend, 2006). Freestate is an exhibition showing work by twenty young Belgian artists and one collective. It took place in the summer of 2006 at the former military hospital of Ostend.

Contributors: Hendrik Tratsaert, Lieven Van Den Abeele, Koen Van Synghel, Pierre-Olivier Rollin
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Readers ask: How To Buy Rock Band 1 2 3 Songs On 4?

How do you import songs to Rock Band 4?

In Rock Band 4, press ‘Get More Songs ‘, then ‘Store Home’. Head to ‘Exports’ and click the Rock Band 3 listing. 5/83 songs on this release are featured as standard DLC. Press Menu on the Rock Band 4 tile and select ‘Manage Game’, then scroll to ‘Ready to Install’.

Can you still buy songs on Rock Band 4?

Unfortunately, ALL RBN songs on ALL legacy consoles (Xbox 360, PlayStation®3, and Nintendo Wii) will no longer be available for purchase from the Rock Band Music Store beginning later this month. The recently released Rock Band 4 on PS4 and Xbox One will still have all of its songs available for the time being.

Can you still buy songs for Rock Band 3?

Yes you can still buy songs for rb3. Though nothing released since rock band 4 came out will work.

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How do you unlock all songs on Rock Band 4?

At the “Press Start” screen, press Red, Yellow, Blue, Red(2), Blue(2), Red, Yellow, Blue to unlock all songs.

Can I still Export Rock Band songs?

Earlier this week, Harmonix revealed that users will no longer be able to export Rock Band 3 songs to their copy of Rock Band 4 after December. The Rock Band 3 Export Pack is available as a separate download for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. (Xbox owners, you’ll manage your exports from the in-game Music Store menu.)

Does Rock Band 4 still work?

If you have any wired instruments lying around, those for PlayStation, but not Xbox, are compatible with Rock Band 4, so they should still work with the game on next-gen consoles.

Why was rock band discontinued?

Music rhythm games are now close to extinct in part because oversaturation and lack of innovation killed both the Guitar Hero and Rock Band franchises. Some rhythm games have released since the hype surrounding the genre died off, but these failed to capture mainstream success.

Why are Rock Band guitars so expensive?

They’re out of production and out of stock most anywhere. Your best bet is to look for used last-gen wireless equipment. If you’re on Xbox One, you’ll need the wireless legacy adapter to do that, those might be much easier to find.

How do you add songs to Rock Band?

You’ll actually have to go into the PlayStation or Xbox Store, or just go to the Rock Band Store on the game itself. Find each song you want to import to Rock Band 4 and essentially re-buy it for free. This will upgrade the song to your Rock Band 4 account, and add it to your game.

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Will there be a rock band 5?

In 2020, Harmonix, Rockstar Games, Spotify, and Razer Inc. all confirmed that Rock Band 5 is currently in development on their Twitter accounts. The game is currently in development, and with it being a fan-made idea and not an actual game it is unknown as of yet, as to when it’ ll be released.

Can you still Export Rock Band 1?

Sign in to Xbox Live, and head to the Options menu in Rock Band 1. Select the Export option and the system will walk you through the process, which includes purchasing the 400 Microsoft Point ($5USD) Export Key.

Why is Rock Band 3 so expensive?

A few things: PS3 RB3 is probably more expensive than Xbox360 RB3 because hard copies of the 360 version are devalued by the existence of a cheap downloadable version. Asking if anyone in r/ rockband wants to part with their copy of Rock Band 3 is silly, to put it charitably.

How do you unlock all songs on Rock Band 3?

All Songs. To unlock all of the songs in the game automatically, hit the following buttons on your guitar at the title screen: Red, Yellow, Blue, Red, Red, Blue, Blue, Red, Yellow, Blue. If done properly, all songs will be accessible for play.

How do you unlock all songs on Rock Band?

You simply input the original ” Rock Band ” unlock code — Red, Yellow, Blue, Red, Red, Blue, Blue, Red, Yellow, Blue — in the game modifier screen. Once the code is entered, the unlock song modifier will be unlocked. Voila! You have just unlocked all of the songs available in ” Rock Band 2.”

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  • Arcade – The main game mode which everyone should play to see how to gameplay functions. Just Choose any 1 character/Warrior and start the battle where you will have to fight 10 more opponents and successfully complete the arcade mode, winning them all.
  • Team Up Mode – here you have the opportunity to select 3 characters or 2 characters. It’s Simply an improved version of arcade mode with more selectable characters and more opponents.
  • Versus Mode is One vs one battle, just select your enemy with your fighter and begin the fight. No matter who wins, there is no Reward or anything, and the game is going to end in after just one round.
  • Watch – Computer vs Computer Battle Mode, select any 2 characters and they will fight with each other, all you have to do is watch the scene here and nothing to do with your gamepad.

Characters list

  • Goku – Goku uses his Normal and super charged Kamehameha ha and spirit bomb attack in his base form. He can also transform into Mastered Ultra Instinct in which there are lots of new combos and attacks to perform. Goku also has Blue form with super Kamehame ha attack
  • Vegeta base – Vegeta performs Galick gun and Final Flash attack as his Super and Ultimate moves. The Super saiyan Blue Vegeta also has been added in the game with blue aura and perfect model.
  • Beerus – God of Destruction beerus utilizes hakai Destruction energy ball attack.
  • Jiren base – has red Aura and rage
  • Jiren Limit Breaker – he can Transform to his ultimate form and it has light red Aura which looks same as UI aura.
  • Zamasu
  • Black Goku rose – and Super saiyan rose has been added in the game with Pink Aura and Dark link Kamehameha.
  • Broly – this is Broly is from Dragon ball Z with his Legendary super Saiyan form.
  • Kefla base – the fusion of Kale and Caulifla is also Available in his bade form.
  • Hit
  • Gogeta SSj4 – Red Aura and big bang Kamehameha attack.
  • Gohan Mystic/Ultimate
  • Bardock
  • Tapion
  • Shallot Ssj
  • Caulifla
  • Cell Perfect
  • Frieza 100%
  • Belmod
  • Majin Buu
  • Android 17

  • Firings
  • Combos
  • Jumping
  • Special moves
  • Ultimate moves
  • Beam clash
  • Guard
  • Guard Breaker moves
  • Instant Transmission
  • Ki Charging
  • Aura
  • 1 line health bar
  • 3 line ki bar
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Gran Turismo 4 PPSSPP ISO Highly Compressed Android

Gran Turismo 4 PPSSPP ISO Highly Compressed Android

Hello friends, are you looking for gran Turismo 4 PPSSPP? If yes then today you will get a way to play this amazing PS2 ISO gran Turismo game on your android phone. To successfully download and install the game on your mobile, keep reading the post to the end.

About Gran Turismo 4

Gran Turismo 4 is a video game in the Gran Turismo series released in 2004 for the PlayStation 2 officially, the fourth game in the main series and the sixth overall. This game was developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, and was published on 2004 in Hong Kong and Japan Country, 2005 in North America, and March 9, 2005 in Europe.

Gameplay of Gran Turismo 4 PSP

Players earn points by winning races in the “A-Spec” first-person driving mode, which is the normal racing experience in Grand Theft Auto. There is a maximum of 200 A-Spec points for each race event. In general, winning using a car with fewer advantages compared to the artificial intelligence opponents is worth more points.

When points have already been won, additional points can only be earned by re-winning a previously-won event with a vehicle that possesses less of an advantage over the A.I. Furthermore, the 34 Missions are available, which will award you with 250 points each. Even though it is like this, A-Spec points are not money.

Driving Missions

The game includes the Driving Missions, which are designed to feel and play just like the licence tests, but can be finished successfully and result in a 250 A-Spec point reward, as well as 1,000 credits. Every mission has a certain car, set of opponents, and a particular track or section of track as its premise. Each set of missions consists of three missions with different rules. The Pass ( overtaking within a certain distance ) is one set of missions. There are two other sets of missions: the 3 Lap Battle (pass 5 opponents over the course of 3 laps) and Slipstream Battle (overtake identical opponents by drafting). When players complete all of the missions, they’ll earn a prize car. The prize cars include the DMC DeLorean, Jay Leno Tank Car, Pagani Zonda Race Car, Toyota 7, and the Nissan R89C.

New B-PEC Game Mode

A new B-Spec mode has players assume the role of a racing crew chief, deciding when and how aggressively to drive while also telling the driver when and how to pass, as well as directing him or her to make pit stops (by monitoring tyre wear and fuel level). Endurance races can be completed in less time than would take in A-Spec mode, as the time can be increased up to 3x. Regardless of the fact that the 3x feature must be turned on after every pit stop, it returns to normal time every time it is used. This is believed to be a typo in the game manual; however, the player may speed up B-Spec mode by up to 5x.

The points necessary to compete in B-Spec mode are awarded each time a driver completes a race in B-Spec mode. The increase in vehicle, course, and battle skill adds to the overall skill level of the AI driver. In higher levels of races, players may turn on B-Spec mode to give them an advantage over the competition, but this setting cannot be used on slippery, dirty, or snowy courses.

New Photo Mode

Players will be able to take photos of their cars on the track or elsewhere with the addition of a new Photo Mode, which gives them the ability to control a virtual camera and take photographs of various locations, including the Grand Canyon. Players are given the option to select either a compression rate of Normal, Fine, or SuperFine, and they are able to choose whether or not to save or print their screenshots to a supported USB device.

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One thought came to mind as I walked briskly in the cool of the morning.

“If you are going to continue on, you must walk alone.”

Back in February, when I had the first sign of a medical issue, I began to make some changes in my life.  To live a healthier lifestyle.  One of those changes was to do a three mile walk 3-4 times a week.

Even from the beginning, I could tell it was helping.  My body felt better, and my levels slowly began to improve.

Some days I would walk with my sister, Keva.  It was pleasant.  We would talk and catch up on what was going on in our lives.

As she became busier with work, I began to walk with my Mom.  It too, was pleasant.  We walked through our town, and it seemed Mom had a story for every house or business we passed.  Over and again, she would tell me these stories.  I so enjoyed our walks and spending time with my Mom.

Recently, Keva contracted covid as did my aunt.  My Mom took care of my aunt.  So, I was in a dilemma and frankly for a few weeks I didn’t walk at all. However, shortly after I quit, I could feel a change in my body…not a good one.

I realized it was Mom and Keva that kept me willing to do what I needed to do.  They encouraged me and were the reason I drove the 15 minutes to town to complete my walk.  Now what?

Would I continue on, or would I allow myself to slip backward?

Philippians 3:14 says, “I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”

Although walking alone is a small thing, it caused me to think deeper on this subject.

In this season we find ourselves in, division is rampant.  Many people are being judgmental and critical of the choice others are making.

Some are vehemently against vaccines and consider anyone who is getting one to be missing God.  Others think if you don’t get a vaccine, you are putting the whole world at risk.  Which is right?  Which ever one is right for you.

What has happened to our world?  Here’s my suggestion, don’t become a part of it.

People have a GOD given right to make their own decisions – it is between them and God.  They have to work out their own decisions, just as you and I do.  You have no idea the struggle that has gone into those decisions or what things they had to weigh out – therefore you and I have no right to judge it.

This is a season where many of us are walking alone.  Making hard decisions, yes, but continuing to walk.  I don’t know if we will ever know the truth behind the virus or the vaccine…therefore, why battle with one another over it?

The Bible says clearly a house divided cannot stand.  We must not become divided.  We can agree to disagree and still be in unity.  Why not try that?

It’s not only with the virus and vaccine that we are seeing this divide, but also politically, it’s with our employment, our families – it is all around us.  And in some areas, we walk alone.  But not really alone.  God is with us.  He will never leave us nor forsake us.

Philippians 2:12 says, “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”

The Passion Translation says it like this, “Now you must continue to make this new life fully manifested as you live in the holy awe of God—which brings you trembling into his presence.”

If you, like me, are ever going to reach your goal, you may have to walk alone.  When no one else is pressing toward the goal of the UPWARD call of God in Christ Jesus, will you continue on?  When everyone around you is divided, will you choose to keep walking in the love and unity of God? Will you enter into judgment of one another, or will you refrain and leave it to God?  Will you walk alone?

When no one else believes God is going to come through in this hour, will you believe He will?  When everyone else has put their promises on the shelf, waiting on things to get better, will you continue to decree and declare the perfect will of God for your life?  Will you continue to press forward, knowing God is not limited by what is going on in the earth?

Friends, it is a time like no other – and many are having to walk it alone. Yet not alone.  God is with us.  His faithfulness and goodness surround us.  His wisdom and peace guide us.

Today, stop and think before you judge another person.  You don’t know their reasonings, leave them alone, let them walk their own walk…and you walk yours. That’s all we are responsible for in the end.

Appoint My Days

God has plans to prosper me, to give me a hope and a future. My path is like the light of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until the full day.

Proverbs 4:18, Jeremiah 29:11


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You are so very blessed.

I’m not talking about the roof over your head, the family that sits around the table with you, or any of the “stuff” of life.

It’s all good.

But there’s better.

A beautiful Lake Michigan sunset in November :: God is actively doing good in your life and taking great joy in it. - AnExtraordinaryDay.net

As we embark on the season of Thanksgiving I am so taken with the knowledge that God takes joy in doing good to us.

I will make an agreement with them that I will not turn away from them. I will do good to them, an agreement that will last forever… I will have joy in doing good to them.
Jeremiah 32:40-41

Our good is His good.

Our joy is His joy.

It is His forever promise to do good to us.

Letting the waves wash over my feet in Lake Michigan in November - AnExtraordinaryDay.net

As much as that truth really blesses me and encourages my heart.  Frankly, it also gets a little messy, doesn’t it?

We know God is good.  But, how do we measure good when it’s played out in our lives?

On any day, there are any number of situations we are in the midst of that we could say are NOT good.

So how is it that God is not only doing good to us… but taking joy in the doing?

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
Romans 8:28

The challenges, the injuries, the hurt, the lack, the abundance, the joy, the healing, the victories… ALL of it God works in and through for our good.

I am reminded that when it comes to our lives, God is “crunchy” and “green.” He does not waste the bad or the good.  He uses every. single. moment. to bless us and mold us into His likeness.

I don’t have much “pot throwing” experience, but as a creator, I have lovingly crafted and shaped and worked on many projects to make them into something beautiful in my eyes.

You are our Father. We are just clay, and You are the potter.
We are the product of Your creative action, shaped and formed into something of worth.
Isaiah 64:8

You may not see it… but God is actively doing good in your life and taking great joy in it.  He is molding you into a person of great worth and value… in His eyes.

You may not see it... but God is actively doing good in your life and taking great joy in it. - AnExtraordinaryDay.net

For we are his workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand so we may do them.
Ephesians 2:10

He has plans for you… He wants to give you every gift, every skill, every experience, every opportunity to become uniquely you.  And it is His joy to take the good and bad of living in this fallen world and use it for your benefit.

Never think for a moment that God has turned His back on you, that He is too busy for you, or anything else that the enemy hints.

You are loved beyond imagination. There isn’t a detail in your life that goes unnoticed by the eye of God.

Scripture Truth: Whether your day has been good... or not so good. God is good and He is taking great joy in doing good to you. -- AnExtraordinaryDay.net :: Sunset over Lake Michigan

Whether your day has been good… or not so good.  God is good and He is taking great joy in doing good to you.

Yes… doing good to you.

That. is. the. blessing.

That is the impetus for gratitude.

All for His joy…  and ours.

God takes Joy in doing Good to You. JoyDay! - AnExtraordinaryDay.net

It’s JoyDay!

And time to get our joy meters soaring!

Please join me in thinking back over the past week and counting seven things for which you are thankful.  This simple exercise of counting and giving thanks together in this space is something we do each week to reset our compasses and put our eyes back on the Lord.

I’ll start…

Thank you, God…

  1. the incredibly mild weather and sunny weekend, especially for November.
  2. the reminder that not only are You good but that you are continuously doing good in me.
  3. for my husband and his wonderful servant heart.
  4. for such a productive week.
  5. the fun of having the edge of the Lake Michigan waves wash over my feet… in November!
  6. that You are faithful, loving, kind, and always with me.
  7. that You are our redeemer, restorer, and rebuilder.  Trusting you for good things ahead.

Now…it’s YOUR turn!

List your ‘seven’ in the ‘share your extraordinary thoughts’ section below.  You’ll be glad you did.

Thank you for stopping by and leaving your sweet thoughts.

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  1. Debbi Saunders says

    Thank You God…..
    1. for giving me insight and clarity about my work situation and this unsettling election….
    2.that I have a job/ministry that I Love….
    3. for my family…
    4. for wonderful Christian Friends and Prayer Partners…
    5. for healing from the flu…
    6. for giving me bold godly confidence…
    7. for provision for all my needs…

  2. Gwen says

    Thank you Lord…
    1. For Curt sleeping yesterday so he could attend church and tell me the sermon
    2. That I have kind help
    3. For God whose love is made complete in me when I show love to other believers
    4. For the joy of seeing a baby move and kick
    5. For my daughter to make time to help me so that I can easier do cards this year
    6. Someone reaching out to me from my past and loves Jesus and she even asked to play Words with Friends!! I was wanting someone to play

    • Gwen… your heart spills gratitude in the most beautiful way. Thank you for sharing your ‘seven.’ Rejocing with you over God’s goodness. {{hugs}}

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Candy Cane

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This is the tea to enjoy while trimming the tree!  Smooth black tea with peppermint flavor and candy cane pieces to add a touch of sweetness.  Make enough to last you hours since we all know the rest of the family drives you nuts by hanging everything in the wrong places and you will spend half the day rearranging the lights and ornaments when they leave.  Why are the lights blinking?

This tea has caffeine

Brewing Suggestions

1½ tsp. tea

8 oz. boiling (212°) water

Steep for 3-4 minutes

black tea, candy cane pieces, peppermint leaves and natural candy cane flavor

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Types of Butterflies & Their Habitats

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Nearly everyone can recognize a butterfly fluttering past on a summer's day, flying from flower to flower in its quest for nectar. These scaled-wing insects are known worldwide, although many are suffering the effects of habitat destruction and loss. Common butterfly habitats are everywhere, including your backyard and anywhere else that supports a small population of their favorite plants.

Number of Species

New species of butterflies still are being discovered, but scientists estimate the number of species worldwide to be between 12,000 and 15,000. Butterflies and Moths of North America estimates approximately 750 species exist in the United States and Canada. In comparison, the butterflies' close relatives, moths, number approximately 150,000 to 250,000 worldwide, and around 11,000 in the United States and Canada.

Butterflies live worldwide except the arctic. Nearly anywhere with nectar-producing flowers will host butterflies. Some species live in the deserts and feed upon the succulent plants that grow in the harsh conditions. Empress leillia (Asterocampa leillia) and elada checkerspot (Texola elada) are two desert-dwelling species. Others, such as the blue morphos (Morpho peleides), live in dense rainforests, feeding off the flowering plants and trees. Still others inhabit meadows and temperate prairies, fluttering from wildflower to wildflower.

Food Source

The largest factor playing into butterfly habitat is a species' food source. Butterflies, like many other creatures, are host-specific, meaning they feed on one or a few specific plants. Adults often will flutter about to many plants, but the larvae are much more specific. The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), for example, feeds exclusively on milkweed (Asclepias spp.). The similarly colored viceroy (Basilarchia archippus) prefers willows (Salix spp.) and cottonwood (Populus spp.). Common hairstreaks (Strymon melinus) have a few favorite hosts, including false indigo (Amorpha spp.), hops (Humulus spp.) and hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.).

Climate is another major factor in butterfly habitat. Some species may remain in an area throughout their life, but others are migratory. Some southern species migrate north during the spring; these include painted lady (Vanessa cardui), a few skippers (Hesperiidae family), common buckeye (Junonia coenia) and red admiral (Vanessa atalanta). Other species, however, migrate during the fall, including monarchs, question marks (Polygonia interrogationis), queens (Danaus gilippus) and mourning cloaks (Nymphalis antiopa). Although migration is studied, particularly in monarchs, there is much to be learned about the migratory patterns.