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HOUSTON—At first, Houston Texans receiver Andre Johnson heard the whispers. As his frustration grew, the whispers became shouts, but he kept quiet. He knew the real reason he had only nine catches for 164 yards over a four-game stretch early in the season.
Fans and media insisted Johnson's career was coming to an end. They pointed to his puny statistics, so very un-Johnson like, as mounting evidence. Yes, Johnson had started the season with eight catches for 119 yards and a touchdown in a victory over Miami, but then, the critics claimed, Johnson hit that proverbial wall that slows so many veterans, no matter how talented they were or how much they had accomplished.
Johnson, who turned 31 in July, knew a lingering groin injury that had slowed him in training camp had not healed. Combined with the two hamstring injuries that limited him to seven games and 33 catches for 492 yards in 2011, and it was easy to see why so many thought Johnson was nearing the end of a magnificent run as one of the NFL's premier receivers.
"You're going to have doubters, no matter what you do, because that's the nature of this business," Johnson said, standing in front of his locker. "People have their own opinions. I knew what a lot of people were saying, but I also knew what was going on. I knew it was only a matter of time, a matter of getting healthy."
And then Johnson did get healthy, and then his performance took off again. Since that four-game stretch that brought out the "doubters," as Johnson calls them, he has averaged 8.4 catches and 119.6 yards per game.
"I'm feeling a lot better," Johnson said. "I feel like my explosion came back. That's a big part of my game, so I feel a lot better than I did at the beginning."
Johnson is coming off the best eight-game stretch of his illustrious career, with 68 catches for 1,002 yards. The doubters have gone silent.
"He never ceases to amaze me," Texans coach Gary Kubiak said. "What I've seen him do has been spectacular. It just goes to show everything he's been through with the health issues. He worked so hard to get back, and now he's back and playing as well as anytime in his career. He's playing with a ton of confidence.
"I've been fortunate to (coach) receivers like Jerry Rice (at San Francisco) and Rod Smith (Denver), and Andre's like them. They don't just walk on the field and make it happen without putting in a lot of hard work to get there."
With 93 catches for 1,360 yards this season, Johnson needs seven receptions and 140 yards to join Marvin Harrison as the only receivers with at least 100 catches and 1,500 yards in three seasons. Johnson also could join Rice as the only receivers with 100 catches and 1,500 yards in their 10th season or later.
"It's fun to be a part of his legacy, to witness it firsthand," running back Arian Foster said. "He's going to continue to play at a high level because that's what he's been doing for years. To see him work has been inspiring for me and my career.
"I'm so happy for him because I see how much work he puts into his craft. Injuries are a part of the game. They're going to happen to everyone that plays this game. It's about how you deal with them, and he bounced back incredibly well. He deserves everything he has."
Just how great has Johnson (6-3, 230) been? He has averaged 5.88 catches per game, the most in NFL history for players with at least 500 receptions. Harrison is second with 5.80. Since Kubiak became his head coach in 2006, Johnson has averaged 6.5 catches per game.
"I'm glad I don't have to go against him anymore," defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said. "Every week, he gets the ultimate compliment because of what defenses do to try to stop him."
Johnson lines up wide to both sides and in the slot. He also starts in the backfield and goes in motion. There have been times when Kubiak has him shift into the backfield and run his route from there.
Johnson still runs well. He's strong off the line of scrimmage. He runs precise routes. He can outjump smaller cornerbacks. He has amazing concentration when the ball's in the air. His strong, quick hands allow him to snatch the ball from defenders.
"Defenses try to take him away from our offense, and we try to do some things in our scheme to get him open," quarterback Matt Schaub said. "I always want to know where Andre is.
"He's the ultimate security blanket. When we need a play, I'm going in his direction. We see all types of coverages, but when push comes to shove, I'll still go to him because I know he's going to make a play on the ball. I have the utmost confidence in what he can do.
"I've been watching him up close and personal for six years, but every time I think I've seen it all, he outdoes himself. He continues to wow me. It's remarkable to see what he's done this season. You can see he's taken his game to a new level."
Over the last six seasons, Johnson's average of 90.2 yards per game is the NFL's best. Detroit's Calvin Johnson is second at 83.8.
Before he became the Lions' coach, Jim Schwartz was Tennessee's defensive coordinator. That meant he had to game-plan for Johnson two times a season. Schwartz sees a lot of similarities between Calvin Johnson and Andre Johnson, who rank first and third in yards this season. Calvin Johnson is 182 yards short of breaking Rice's season record of 1,848, set in 1995.
"Everybody knows what great players they are," Schwartz said. "The thing that's similar about them other than the size and their production is the fact that they're team-first guys. They're willing to do all the little things that maybe get unnoticed when you're getting 117 yards a game. They're good team players and extremely hard workers.
"With all the stereotypical diva wide receivers, these two guys are old-school receivers. They do their job. Both of them block very well. Both of them can make you pay down the field with deep balls, but they both also catch short passes and run after the catch."
The Lions have firsthand knowledge about the kind of season Andre Johnson is having, as he caught nine passes for 188 yards in the Texans' 34-31 overtime victory at Ford Field. Coupled with the previous game—a 43-37 OT victory over Jacksonville—and Johnson's two-game total of 461 yards was the most prolific in NFL history.
"He's been doing it for a long time, and I've definitely been looking up to what he's been doing," Calvin Johnson said. "I've been watching him since before I came into this league. I like the physicality he brings to the game. I like the way he makes his presence known."
Ever since he came to the Texans with the third overall pick in the 2003 draft, Johnson's presence has been felt. He's the only receiver to have at least 60 catches in each of his first eight seasons.
Since 1970, Johnson and Wes Welker have put up the most games with at least 10 catches and 100 yards—16. Johnson is the third-fastest receiver to reach 11,000 yards (11,016) behind Rice and Torry Holt.
"I've been around this league a long time, and I've been fortunate to be with some Hall of Fame players, and I think you're looking at one," Kubiak said. "He's a special player and a special person with an incredible work ethic. He's the 'go' for this team. And he's money.
"He's a big-time leader, a quiet leader by example most of the time. But when he talks in front of the team, everybody listens. We tell all the young guys to watch the way he handles himself in practice, meetings and the dressing room. He's a worker, a class act. Everybody looks to him.
"I think the most impressive thing about Andre is how committed he's been to this organization through some very tough times. He's stuck with this organization to get into the position it is now."
The Texans are 12-2 and AFC South champions for the second consecutive season. If they defeat Minnesota at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, they'll earn home-field advantage in the AFC playoffs.
"It's just a great feeling because of what I've been through with the organization," Johnson said about the Texans' quest to reach their first Super Bowl. "This is something we've been working for around here for a long time, to put ourselves in a situation like this.
"I didn't think it'd take 10 seasons for it to happen, though. I'm just enjoying every moment of it."
In his first eight seasons, Johnson was forced to watch the playoffs on television. Fans and media wanted to know why he never asked for a trade or even complained publicly about the constant losing.
"There's always frustration, and I think that's the thing that makes you grow as a player, as a person," he said. "You kind of find out a lot about yourself, if you're going to be loyal or if you're just going to run away from it. My thing was I wanted to stay. I wanted to be a part of something special. I wanted to help this organization get to where it is right now and even help it achieve more."
Johnson was healthy last season for the first playoff victory in team history, against Cincinnati, and the seven-point loss at Baltimore. He had 13 catches for 201 yards and a touchdown in those two games.
When the Texans begin the playoffs this season, Johnson wants to pick up where he left off.
"We're learning as we go through this experience, but we know every game gets bigger," he said. "Just having that experience from last year is so important because we know what to expect."
Clinching a second consecutive AFC South title isn't enough for the Texans.
"Last season, we'd never done it before, but we're familiar with it now, and we have bigger goals," Johnson said. "This is the most fun I've had since I've been here. And I don't want it to stop."
Johnson hopes it won't stop until the Texans reach their first Super Bowl. And, later, membership for him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.


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The Midwest Coalition to Reduce Immigration (MCRI) was founded in 1995 as a non-partisan, non-profit immigration reduction organization. MCRI's primary goal is to educate Americans about the need to restore sanity to our legal and illegal immigration policies that should benefit the entire United States rather than only certain special interest groups. MCRI supports immigration reform legislation that strives to reduce legal immigration to its traditional levels of about 250,000 people annually and insists on strict enforcement of our laws on illegal immigration, including deporting those who have no right to be here.
"If you want to learn about immigration, don't read newspapers."
- Brian Perryman, former Chicago District Director, Immigration and Naturalization Service.
"Credibility in immigration policy can be summed up in one sentence: Those who should get in, get in; those who should be kept out, are kept out; and those who should not be here will be required to leave."
- Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, Congressional Testimony, February 24, 1995
"It's not a political game. People are being hurt and being destroyed with the complicity of the federal government."
- Cesar Chavez, founder of the United Farm Workers union and a vigorous opponent of illegal immigration, in an April 1979 speech to the National Press Club.
"...in this country, it's phony to say, 'I'm for the environment but not for limiting immigration.' It's just a fact that we can't take all the people who want to come here. And you don't have to be a racist to realize that."
Current United States population
"The driving force behind our increasing diversity is a new, large wave of immigration. It is changing the face of America... No other nation in history has gone through change of this magnitude in so short a time... But mark my words, unless we handle this well, immigration of this sweep and scope could threaten the bonds of our union."
"There is no human right to enter another country in violation of its laws."

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Here is my review of the new Depeche Mode single Heaven. There is clearly now two Depeche Mode's. The old New Wave band that gave us Black Celebration and Strangelove and the post Violator DM. All the molecules in a humans body change in about 10 years and Dave, Martin and Fletch are clearly not the same people they once were. When they first changed to the new DM it was hard to understand, disappointing and I don't think anyone knew what they were going for. A few albums went by and here we are. What if I judge this new single as if it were not the old Depeche Mode? Wipe my memory of Shake the Disease for a minute and press play on Heaven. The new single sounds like a gospel rock song but with an analog drum machine, sharp eq's and 60s style panning. I actually think it's a good song. In fact I enjoy the slow folding pace of it and I think the lyrics are good. The lyrics can even speak to me personally. I can imagine myself on a sad rainy night walking slowly under city lights just escaping some sin. However there are three problems I have with this song. First, if I choose to listen to music I'm going to want a song about love, sex, pain or danger. The overall theme of this song Heaven and much new DM is well just too past the fight. I guess these guys all have kids and are looking for redemption or justification for some bad stuff they must have done along the star road. Next, Dave sings this song well and I love following his voice along each pitch except for one line which is repeated a few times, "I'm In Heaven" and later "Up to Heaven". The main line which to the song builds to is somehow blundered and sounds weak. It really ruins the song from ever going to be on major repeat. The last problem is the band's name is still Depeche Mode and all their old songs ARE still on repeat at my house. So I can't forget the perfection that once was and the disappointment Heaven is. 6/10
The new Depeche Mode single is now available to listen to online: click here.
"I stand in golden rays radiantly. I burn a fire of love, over and over. It sets in endless light, relentlessly. I have embraced the flame forever and ever." – Depeche Mode
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A recent installment of the Purdue Dairy Digest podcast series takes a look at New Year's resolutions for dairy farms.
"The start of the year can be an excellent opportunity to assess your dairy business and to set some goals for the upcoming year," says Tamilee Nennich, Purdue Extension dairy specialist.
Listen to episode #147 "New Year's Resolutions" here.
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Does anyone think GE (GE) could get back to $40?
You have to go back to 2008 to find GE anywhere near $40, but with the financial crisis behind us (and the company focusing on manufacturing now) could this be an easy ride higher?
I know, I know. You're worried about the global economy, the deficit, inflation, taxes ... yada, yada, yada. There' never a shortage of stuff to worry about. The lesson last year was to focus on growth. If you spent all your time worried about Greece, taxes, fiscal cliff, Congress, etc you underperformed all year. Shut off the TV.
Now, I don't think it will be easy to get back to $40. But two years from now I think you'll look back and kick yourself when you look at the chart.
Last Friday, General Electric reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2012 results and the stock jumped on the better-than-expected numbers. Total company revenue rose 3.6% to $39.33 billion. This was the second consecutive quarter with all industrial segments reporting positive earnings growth. Five of the seven industrial segments reported double-digit earnings growth. Industrial gross margin of 17.3% increased 120 basis points. For the year, industrial revenue grew 8% and reported margins of 15.1%, up 30 basis points year over year.
During the quarter, General Electric bought back $2.1 billion in stock and $5.2 billion for the year. The company also announced a 12% divided increase. The company ended the year with $77 billion in cash.
I was particularly interested in the 48% year-over-year increase in cash flow and the gigantic backlog of $210 billion. About $210 billion in order backlog is an all-time high. Holy cow! Orders ended the year up 20% over 2009's $175 billion. (So much for all those worldwide recession theories.)
With strong margins and a huge backlog, management was confident with its forecast of double-digit earnings growth. In addition, the company talked about continuing margin improvement, a plan to return another $12 billion to shareholders -- through buybacks and dividends -- and "significant cash" coming from GE Capital.
It seems to me that GE is on a long-term ride back up to $40 a share. I think you can sit back, collect the dividend and watch the backlog turn into revenue and earnings. I wouldn't over think GE.


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Marmite, you either love it or you hate it. My mate marmite! Marmite has got to be one of the most distinctive brands ever. So much so you never see any other similar alternatives or shop own brands. You would imagine that the product would not be too hard for companies to get close to imitate but for marmite lovers I doubt they could be persuaded away fro such San incredibly trusted brand. If you love marmite or hate it you always know exactly what to expect from a jar or marmite! The company is very clever and has built such a strong brand, at Christmas time in all giftware shops you now always see marmite branded gifts such as lunch boxes, plates and cups. Surly if marmite lovers have a marmite plate this will encourage them to East more marmite, very clever! Personally I am not a massive Marmite fan. I will occasionally have marmite on crunchy items such as toast and crackers. My husband on the other hand would happily have marmite on anything - he is a true marmite lover bad would consider marmite his mate. My husband who is a chef has a top tip of mixing marmite with oil and then pouring it onto you roast potatoes before putting them in the oven for cooking. He also suggests having marmite on toast with a glass of milk for nice contrasting flavours. Marmite is available pretty much everywhere. It''s in all of the supermarkets and even in most little local shops. It always seems surprisingly expensive in a shop but it is just a couple of pounds.
Marmite is the best spread in the world! Forget jam or peanut butter, Marmite is the way to go! I can honestly say that I have Marmite almost every day. I love it on toast, in sandwiches, on rice cakes, ryvitas etc. It is also fantastic with cheese. Spread it in a toasted cheese sandwich and it is heaven. Every day for my lunch at work I have plain rice cakes with cheese spread and Marmite. The best way to buy it is in the squeezable jars, but make sure you do not waste what is left when it can not be squeezed any more - you have to take the lid off and extract the remaining Marmite with a knife. Do not waste any! It is precious! But, by far my favourite way of having Marmite is on a toasted crumpet with butter. The only slight downside to Marmite (if there has to be one) is that it is a bit sticky if you get it on your fingers - but do not despair and do not let this put you off - you can easily just go and wash your hands, or have a baby wipe to hand.
Firstly, you all know the classic saying attached to this product you either love it or you hate it, I have to say its love all the way for me! I can understand how some people can hate it though as it is a very strong tasting product. Marmite has been in production in Burton on Trent since 1902 so it therefore shows that perhaps there are more lovers of Marmite then there are haters! The product has been altered throughout the decades to create the product that is on today's market. The actual process of making Marmite has only been changed slightly over the years. Marmite is made after a brewer has finished with the yeast used in the fermentation process used in creating ale, they further process this by-product which the creates a yeast paste to which further ingredients are added (spice extracts, vitamins and vegetable extracts) when these are added they are processed further and finally we have the end product, Marmite. One of the vitamins added to Marmite is Vitamin B this is essential for assisting the regulation of the kidneys, liver and nervous system and also it helps boost natural energy levels, therefore get spreading! Marmite has made an impact in the military over the years when it was added to soldiers' ration packs during both world wars and has more recently been sent to Kosovo peace keeping missions as a morale booster for British troops.
Marmite got its name from a French casserole dish also named "marmite," this French dish is the image which features on all of the Marmite labels in product today. The branding and packaging has hardly changed since it first hit British shelves. Today the product comes in a glass jar with the iconic yellow lid and the predominately yellow label. The product can easily be spotted on supermarket shelves and you do not need to see the label to be able to associate the packaging with the product in which is contained inside it. Marmite is more than just a food product it has become a well-known British brand with merchandise with the marmite logo being found in many kitchens across the country. Just some of the merchandise available is a toast rack, teapot, mugs, coasters and other kitchen items. Marmite can be purchased in either the glass jar (125g, 250g, 500g) or the new squeezy bottle (200g and 400g). I have only had the glass jars of marmite, the jar is wide enough to allow you to extract the entire product out of the jar, so there is no wastage when you get to the bottom. The lid screws on and keeps the product nice and fresh. Do not refrigerate this product I have made this mistake before and the Marmite becomes near impossible to spread, it is recommended that you store in a cool, dry place ideally in your kitchen cupboard or pantry if you are of the higher class!
The flavour of Marmite is very distinctive and strong, this is why they say you either love it or you hate it you rarely find people who are in the middle with this product. The taste of the product is very unique and that is what I like about this particular product. It can be used in cooking to add flavours to ordinary tasting foods. I personally enjoy marmite on thick white toast the best, it's the simple things in life which are the most appealing! However, I also use marmite on my roast potatoes it helps give them a nice golden colour, a crisp skin and a delicious taste much better than ordinary roasties. What I do is I boil the potatoes for roughly 7 minutes until they begin to soften, while they are boiling I preheat the oven to gas mark 8 and I place a cooking tray with cooking oil on the top shelf for the time in which I am boiling the potatoes (should be chopped into good sizes). I then remove the potatoes off the heat, drain and then place the lid on the pan and shake the potatoes in the pan to get a bit of a "battered look" on them, it helps create softer middles in the roast potatoes, I then add a good tablespoon of marmite (for a portion of 2) and mix until each potato is evenly coated. Then you remove the tray from the oven with the hot oil (be careful) and you place each potato in the tray and ensure they have an even covering of oil then bake at gas mark 8 for 45 minutes or until soft in the middle. Delicious! Other ways in which I enjoy marmite is in a cheese sandwich. More ways in which you can use Marmite can be found on the Marmite website (www.marmite.com) or in the various Marmite cook books available online or in many good book stores.
==Nutritional value==
Like I have stated earlier in the review, Marmite contains an essential vitamin (B), the product is also low in salt and is 100% vegetarian so it can be enjoyed by all and those of you calorie counters you needn't worry as this is a nice low fat product! (Not like that matters to me!)Marmite also contains Thiamin and Riboflavin which help the body make the most of nutrients in food and help them carry out their roles. Niacin can also be found in this product and this aids the cells in our body to function properly. Finally, for all you expectant mothers or those trying to conceive this product contains the needed folic acid, folic acid is essential in pregnancy as it helps the development of the foetus's spinal cord and helps your heart and blood supply. Who would have thought all this from a product you spread on your toast! The ingredients found in Marmite are as followed:
Yeast Extract
Vegetable Extract
Spice Extracts
Folic Acid
Celery Extract
Vitamin B12
==Other marmite products on today's market==
There are many other food products on today's supermarket shelves, my favourite being Marmite flavoured cheddar which can be purchased in individually packaging sticks or round bells (similar to the look of the well-known Babybel) and some supermarkets have it on their deli counters and can be purchased in suitably sized blocks. Another product would be the limited edition Marmite walkers crisps, personally I am not a fan of these the taste doesn't represent Marmite brilliantly and they are extremely salty. Again the other products do not do Marmite justice such as the Marmite cereal bars (what were they thinking!?!) and the Marmite rice cakes! I have also seen Marmite breadsticks on supermarket shelves but I have not tried these yet so I cannot comment on their taste.
==Price courtesy of mysupermarket.co.uk (1/10/2012)==
Marmite 125g glass jar:
Asda, Waitrose, Ocado: £1.20
Sainsbury's, Tesco: £1.70
Marmite 250g glass jar:
Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Ocado: £2.69
Asda £2.00
Marmite 500g glass jar:
Asda: £4.00
Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury's and Ocado; £4.49
Review also on Ciao under the same username.
Okay, so for those who don't know: Marmite is some kind of (what other kinds, other than 'some' are there?) spread, a cousin of Jam perhaps... that you may spread on your toast or... well, you may spread it anywhere; I'd recommend it for food stuffs though.
== Love it or Hate It? ==
Marmite are famous for branding their product with this slogan/philosophy (okay maybe the word "philosophy" is a little overblown haha) implying that its taste is divisive and people will either LOVE it, or HATE it.
I quite admire this as a marketing concept in the sense... Marmite aren't trying to win everybody, and that's quite interesting, for a major brand product. Most brands would at least like to pretend that almost everybody will love their product. Why wouldn't they? they want as many people to try, or hear of, or think they may love X product.
Marmite however, in their opening sentiment to you as a product... emphasize that you may hate their product. Which, is almost a little provocative too, which is why it's quite clever. As, people will often love or hate almost everything, and people will also be on the fence about almost everything, there isn't this clear dividing line, but all camps will always exist. But making it a statement and part of your brand, as if almost to tempt people in to finding out which... is a nice idea.
Whilst they (not sure who they is? the 'Marmite family' perhaps?) were probably fully conscious of the message and the fact it's not LITERALLY true, and were simply using it as a somewhat provocativeidea; I disagree with it.
The only reason I'm stating I disagree with it, after stating I know it's probably not meant to be taken literally is because; I actually both love AND hate Marmite. So I felt my personal perception of its taste to me qualified that otherwise verbose analysis!
Yes, I love AND hate Marmite. Its taste is certainly unique and when I eat it on my toast I think "that's delicious" and "that's disgusting" at the same time. This almost makes me feel more in-tune as to how they arrived at their marketing message... the taste is almost confusing and not definitively nice or bad, it's unique and weird, so they probably exploit that conceptually.
== Would I Recommend You Try It? ==
Sure, why not!
You only live once and you won't be trying any Marmite when you're six feet under (ooh, heavy for a review of Marmite, no?), so why not have a taste now?
I can't tell you whether you'll probably like it or not, as that's totally subjective, and Marmite is an inherently and I think mostly agreed: universally odd taste to most people. But you'll certainly not forget it soon, and it may just become your new favourite s... spre, spready, stuff!
..But this wasn't always the case. When I first tried Marmite spread at the tender age of 14- I remember it well because it was the year my sister went vegetarian, which is why she started eating it initially- I spat the piece of toast covered in marmite out and said 'never again'. Then several years later I met my husband who is such a marmite fanatic that he drinks 'the dregs' by adding hot water to the near-empty jar and drinking it like a tea. He calls this concoction a 'Movril' and looks forward to the jar emptying so that he can indulge in it.
I used to hate it. Whenever he had a Movril, I had to leave the room because I couldn't stand the smell- it got to me that much. Also I have never been a fan of salty foods and Marmite is very salty-tasting, and quite high in salt too.
So what happened to make Marmite a life-long friend? I got pregnant. I never had any strange cravings, only normal things like fruit and orange juice.. Until my husband made a Movril and I smelled it from in the bath! I demanded a sip and downed the whole thing. Because it had a strong flavour? Because it is packed full of vitamins? Because my unborn baby daughter thought it would be funny? Who knows. But I found that it also helped with my horrible 'morning' sickness which I had all day long, again maybe because it is so high in B vitamins, but I don't really know.
Before I found my love of Marmite I hated the strange gooey tar-like consistency of Marmite. But since the trial at 14 I had started enjoying thick fruit spreads which are really not that different in consistency and colour, so the transition to Marmite was made smooth by this over the years, I think. There is actually something quite satisfying about how dark thick it is, to me- it feels nourishing, in a way. Also my sister put a huge dollop on my toast when I first tried it, which was a mean trick as you really only need to eat it in small quantities, spread thinly on toast for example. Because of this Marmite spreads very far and the price is fantastic for the nutritional value and also the ease of using it when you are hungry for a quick but healthy snack. A small 125g jar will cost you £1.35 in Asda at the moment, a medium-size 250g jar £2, and a large 500g jar £4. We usually get the large jar and it lasts several months despite the fact that we both eat it like mad Marmite-addicted monsters.
The jars are also made of glass which means no horrid chemicals from plastic eg BPA and pthalates in your Marmite, and the jars can be easily recycled too.
I am looking forward to giving my daughter the Marmite trial when she is older- it is still too salty for such a little girl at present. In the meantime the question on my lipsremains, without a doubt, 'will it be her mate?' It certainly is mine.
To kick off this review of Marmite I would like to state that I am a 'lover' not a 'hater'. The advertisements for Marmite are famously known for their 'Love' or 'Hate' it themes, which makes Marmite rather unique just by the fact that it is a risky campaign to take on when you promote your product as being hated by half of its consumers. This has famously become known as 'The Marmite Effect' or reaction.
Thankfully it is one of the English products that are sold in most Dutch supermarkets and I can get it quite easily, albeit at a higher price than it would be in England.
Marmite is a savoury spread that is made from yeast extract. The taste is so unique and distinctive that it is hard to put it into a category or, indeed, compare it to anything else. It has a sharp, tangy taste that has a real kick, especially if you spread it on quite thick. The taste is sort of like Bovril with added salt and it has a malty taste to it. It contains B vitamins B1, B2 and B12 and also folic acid. It is vegetarian and contains no animal fats whatsoever. Marmite is also really light and contains no salt, apart from sodium chloride in trace and only a trace of sugar, which does not convey to the taste as it is not sweet at all. Each 125g jar contains about three and a half grams of fibre; so with the vitamins as well it is quite a healthy snack or treat to have.,
I like to spread it on toast and I must admit I do like to spread on more than the recommended four gram serving. It's great in the morning with a cup of tea. I also love it on cheese sandwiches, which I don't eat that often due to the fat content of the cheese. It is also really nice on wholemeal crackers to make a lovely healthy snack. One of my favourite lunch time snacks is beans on toast and adding marmite to the toast first or adding a spoon to my baked beans makes for a real treat.
You can use Marmite in a variety of meals and it is excellent to add to sauces, casseroles or gravy.
It is quite unusual that I like the salty taste so much as I don't eat salt.
The jars are easily recognisable and come in 125, 250 and 500g sizes. The glass is brown and egg-shaped (if the egg was on its side) and is emblazoned with the famous Marmite branded sticker in yellow, green and red and the distinctive round, ridged, yellow screw-on top. The word 'Marmite' is actually French and relates to the earthenware pot that Marmite was produced in. These pots later became metal and the design of the glass jars that Marmite comes in is based on the shape of these pots.
Marmite is really popular in New Zealand and has been for almost one hundred years. You may have also heard of the Australian version 'Vegemite', which is also very popular. The French obviously have their own version and The Swedish have 'Cenovis', the Germans 'Vitam-R'. So Marmite is not as traditionally English as many of you might have thought.
Marmite also comes in a squeezy bottle version and this is favoured by many as it is easier to just splodge a bit out of the bottle and is runnier so easier to spread. It can be a little irritating getting the last of your Marmite out of the glass jars with a knife. It is a good idea to use a tea spoon for this purpose.
Marmite is also available as a flavour in many foods and alternative snacks. One of my favourites is 'Marmite Mini Cheddars'. I could just lick of the salty flavouring all day long. You can get Marmite flavoured cheese, nuts and cashews, bread sticks, chocolate and all manner of strange combinations. I say strange because to most people it probably is, mainly the 'Haters', but I love Marmite and I am open to trying any manner of new variations.
Marmite was founded by Justus Von Liebig who stumbled upon the art of extracting yeast in the beer making process and realised that once salt was added to it, it actually tasted quite unusual. Good job he wasn't a 'Hater' or we may never have had Marmite in our shops. The recipe remains a secret so he had to live up to his surname in order to keep it that way. In nineteen hundred and two the Marmite Food Extract Company was established in Burton-on-Trent in Staffordshire not far away from where I lived before I moved to The Netherlands.
The food was so popular as a health food that six years after it was first made, the Australians and New Zealanders began to produce it themselves. They can't quite get that original Marmite taste though and their version varies with the adding of sugar and caramel extract. I have tried vegemite and there is not much difference with it compared to Marmite but you can tell there is something missing.
I love Marmite and I don't mind paying a little bit extra to have it in Holland. It is a very different spread to try and if you haven't then you should. I think if you hate it then you really do hate it but if you're a lover such as I, then it really is a very tantalising and diverse food jar to have in your cupboard.
©Lee Billingham
Marmite is one of those things that is described as a spread that you either love a lot or you hate a lot (not an in between thing, where you like it or dislike it a little bit). The brand is actually quite popular, even though it does state quite clearly that is is a yeast extract (which I know does sound quite disgusting), from those of you who absolutely love the spread and continually go to the shops to buy some more.
I had not known whether I was a "lover" or whether I was a "hater" of Marmite until quite recently, as I had been scared off by several of my friends telling me statements such as "It is absolutely terrible! Don't bother trying it out, unless you want to make yourself sick or something." As you can probably tell, this is not the most optimistic of descriptions. This, together with many other similar comments about Marmite, was enough to prevent me from sampling the product and finding out for myself for quite a while.
When out shopping recently, however, I decided that the time had come for me to try Marmite for the first time. From Tesco, I bought an 125g jar for £1, though they were available in different sizes, and thus different prices (for example, a 500g jar is £4.50). Marmite is not the cheapest of spreads; 125g is not a lot for £1, and you could get a variety of different spreads for less money. For those keen fans of Marmite, though, this probably does not seem like such a bad price to pay.
The jar is rounded and made of glass, with a yellow lid which can easily be screwed on and off. The design of the Marmite sticker is not what I would call attractive; however, with its rather violent choice of colour, it does manage to pull off a rather retro and strange effect.
The spread itself does look pretty vile, and that, along with the strong smell, would have been enough to put me off even trying the whole product altogether, had I not convinced myself that appearances are not everything there is to a product. It is a dark brown coloured paste which is a little sludgy and sticky. To be honest, it greatly resembles someone's dinner which has come out the wrong way, only more mushed up and darker.
It was quite easy to spread onto a piece of toast using a butter knife, though this didn't make it look any more attractive than it did inside the jar.
The flavour I can now describe as... absolutely disgusting. It tastes strong, bitter and too salty, leaving you with a very unpleasant aftertaste. I doubt I will be trying this Marmite spread again anytime soon... or ever. At the moment, it is being held captive at the back of my kitchen cupboard, and it is very likely to go to waste. However, I do understand that there are plenty of people who absolutely adore this product, so I would recommend for you to give it a taste before judging it completely, as everyone has different tastes!
The brand itself seems to be growing more and more popular; I have seen various Marmite related merchandise items floating around in the market, for example money jars, keyrings and cuff links; I do agree that they can be quite a nice thing to own and would look interesting displayed. However, because of my absolute dislike of the taste, I doubt that I will be investing in any of these Marmite related items any time soon.
Only one star from me, as I am obviously not a big fan of this product, however, I do understand that there are many of you out there who adore this product. It is worth a try, but you, like me, may end up regretting it. They are very right; you either love it or hate it.
I have always loved Marmite as a sandwich filling or on toast, but recently I've begun finding other ways of sneaking it into various meals.
In case anyone doesn't know, Marmite is a brown sticky sandwich spread which has a very distinct and strong taste. It is made from yeast extract and is a nutritious product containing Vitamin B and Folic Acid but not a lot of fat or calories.
Due to Marmite's strong flavour only a small amount is needed to add sufficient Marmitey-ness to a meal or sandwich. The Marmite makers recommend 4g as a serving, which is basically just dipping your knife in the jar. Its strong flavour has also led to the product being marketed with the slogan 'Love it or Hate it.' Judging by what people say, opinions on this seem to be split about 50/50 between 'love' and 'hate.'
The taste of Marmite is extremely difficult to describe, I'm sure most people will have tasted it though. All I can say is that it is definitely a savoury taste, it's not sweet in the slightest, and it's also quite salty. But really it does just have its own flavour that I can't compare to anything else. Apart from Twiglets. Yes if you like Twiglets you're bound to like Marmite, as the flavoured coating on Twiglets is made from yeast extract also. The texture of marmite is a smooth, thick, quite sticky substance, kind of like golden syrup but not quite as thick.
Marmite usually comes in glass jars, but there are also squeezy plastic bottles which contain slightly runnier Marmite than the jars do. The jars are brown with a yellow lid and label and still have a really old fashioned look to them as the packaging hasn't changed much over the years. I've only ever had the glass jars and they come in various sizes; 125g, 250g & 500g. These vary in price, last time I bought Marmite I stocked up on a few jars as the 125g size was on offer for £1 in Asda. Usually the 125g one is about £1.50, the 250g is around £3 and the large 500g jar can be getting on for a fiver. Special edition jars are often on sale, for example the current one features a union jack and Marmite is spelt 'Ma'amite' in order to celebrate the Queen's diamond jubilee.
I used to think Marmite was a bit overpriced as the jars don't look very big, but as the product is so flavoursome you don't have to use a lot so they work out good value for money in my opinion. Marmite can be bought from all major supermarkets and most smaller grocery shops too.
Marmite also now makes or has made a range of other products which are flavoured with the unique Marmite taste. These include:
Marmite Breadsticks
Marmite Cheddar
Marmite Rice cakes
Marmite Crisps
Marmite Chocolate
Marmite Cashew Nuts
I really enjoyed all of these products, especially the cheddar and the cashew nuts. I have to try and resist eating Marmite cheddar on a daily basis as it's basically two of my most favourite foods brought together to make something very tasty indeed!
As mentioned above I do try and incorporate Marmite into various meals as well as enjoying Marmite sandwiches and Marmite on toast.
One of my favourite things in the world is cheese and Marmite toasties as I love cheese toasties anyway but just by spreading on of the slices of bread with Marmite it gives the whole thing a nice kick.
I also add a teaspoon to baked beans whenever I make them as again it gives a kick and just makes them more flavoursome. The same goes for (Quorn) spaghetti bolognaise, just a spoonful of Marmite adds a great flavour. I'm sure it is great in normal spaghetti bolognaise too but I don't like beef mince so I've never done it.
Instead of pasta sauce I often use Marmite, as just a spoonful mixed into pasta goes a long way as when it's warm it isn't as thick so it stirs in well. I then normally mix in some cheese and it's delicious!
When I make instant noodles (which isn't very often as they're kind of vile) instead of the small sachet of flavouring you get in the pack I use a teaspoon of Marmite to flavour them instead. I don't like instant noodles that much but flavouring them with Marmite makes them bearable if they're the only thing in the house and I can't be bothered to go shopping.
I also like a nice drink of Marmite, whereby I dissolve a spoonful of Marmite in hot water and drink it. I thought this was pretty normal as it's just like drinking Bovril but some of my friends have said it's a bit strange.
To be honest, I can't think of an occasion where Marmite cannot be added to a savoury dish. I literally think I could add it to everything. The only reason I don't is because I'm normally cooking for other people too and not everyone likes it.
Overall I think it's clear to see I do love Marmite, and I would say if anyone reading this hasn't tried it, then you have to. If you don't like it then fair enough, you probably will never change your mind, and will probably find some of the things mentioned in this review disgusting!
I love how versatile and tasty Marmite is, and also how a little goes a long way.
(Also just thought I'd point out that Marmite is vegetarian.)
---Why I Bought This---
Well I have always been rather fond of Marmite since a child. My father would buy Bovril for himself but I never liked the 'meaty' aspect of it and much preferrred my Marmite.
---The Brand---
Originally Marmite was sold in earthenware pots and although it has been in a glass jar since the 1920s the image of a French 'marmite' POT still graces the front label.
Marmite is a by-product of the brewing industry and was invented in 19th century Germany.
In 1902 the Marmite Food Extract Company was formed in Burton on Trent using the waste product yeast from the local brewery.
---The Product---
I purchased the 125 size.
Chunky brown glass jar with a yellow plastic lid.
The front yellow label has a large 'MARMITE' and also an image of an earthenware jar.
Yeast extract, rich in B vitamins and suitable for vegetarians.
Produced by Unilever.
Long shelf life - mine is up to August 2013
There is a round label on the plastic lid which, when pulled back, revealed the nutritional qualities.
Per 4g (adult serving)
Energy 39kJ/9kcal
Protein 1.5g
Carbohydrate 0.8g
Fibre 0.1g
Sodium 0.2g
Niacin 6.4mg (35.6% RDA)
Thiamin 0.23mg (16.6% RDA)
Riboflavin 0.28mg (17.5% RDA)
Folic Acid 100.0μg (50.0% RDA)
Vitamin B12 0.6μg (60.0% RDA)
(RDA = Recommended Daily Allowance)
---Cost for Glass Jars---
£1.50 for 125 grams at Tesco.
£2.80 for 250 grams at Tesco.
£4.75 for 500 grams at Tesco.
---My Opinion---
I love Marmite, but as the TV ads keep telling us - you either love or hate it. It is rich and flavoursome and somewhat salty - but at least it does you good with all the vitamins it contains. I tend t enjoy it in a sandwich with slices of cheese - although the consensus seems to be that it is best eaten on toast. I have always had it with white bread - these sandwiches were also lovely with crisps but I have now given those up.
I have recently tried Marmite out on toast and must admit it is very tasty and enjoyable and I think I now prefer it that way too - why did it take me so long to discover eating it that way?
I am pretty much the only one in the house who will eat Marmite, though hubby will sometimes have a little on crackers - son will not touch it with a barge pole - but as far as I know he has never even tried it - perhaps the smell is enough to put him off!
I also loved Marmite flavoured crisps and I also really like the merchandise that is now produced with images of Marmite jars.
Personally I would not want to buy it in squeezy jars as I love the old fashionsed shape of the dark brown glass jars - perhaps I had better keep some before they are phased out!
I have not tried the other versions of Marmite (an extra strong version is sale at Tesco) nore the novelty chocolate bars that was doing the rounds at Christmastime.
---Star Rating---
5 stars - give it a try!
---Would I Recommend?---
---Full Ingredients---
Yeast Extract
Vegetable Extract
Spice Extracts
Folic Acid
Celery Extract
Vitamin B12.
I've got to say, hands down, I love Marmite. I really, really love Marmite.
Marmite the brand name of yeast extract in a jar. It has a sticky consistency, unusual salty (umami) taste and is dark brown in colour. It is a versatile food, which is rich in vitamins and low in calories. The only downside is that it is a bit high in salt.
There are many reasons why I love it, including the unusual taste, the versatility and the fact that it is completely vegetarian. I can remember the first time I tried Marmite as a child; it was the traditional Marmite on toast. I loved everything about this tangy treat, so much so that I took Marmite sandwiches to school almost everyday for a year.
As I have grown older, my love of Marmite has not faded, and I have found many new and exciting uses for this delicious delight. I now use Marmite in ways that I had never considered before. Marmite is fantastic on toast, in sandwiches and on crackers, but it is also really good in other things. I frequently use a teaspoon of Marmite to flavour soups, sauces and as a stock to flavour vegetarian mince.
Marmite is so easy to use because it can be spread straight onto food, put into sauces or diluted to make a stock. Its unusual salty taste means that it can add a tang to anything. It is a very distinctive flavour, so I would always say , try a little to taste, and add more if needed.
Marmite comes in different sized jars, from teeny tiny to enormous, so you will always be able to find a size that suits your personal usage. I personally find that a small jar of Marmite, won't last me long at all. It is quite good value for money, as a jar will last quite a long time.
If you don't like strong, salty, savoury flavours Marmite is not for you, if you love Marmite, I salute you.
I do love toast and marmite first thing in the morning, my boy loves it as well. We have it in sandwhiches and with cheese. My husband liked it at all, he was part of the hate party you might say. But our son soon changed that as he used to sit on my hubbys lap and shove marmite toast fingers into his Dad's mouth. So he had no choice but to eat it.
Now he speads it thickly on toast even more than I do! Now that's a convert right there. I don't know about the love it or hate it saying now as he seems to have been turned for the better.
It also helps to beef up some homemade sauces I have a few uses for this lovely spread. I would say its the best way to get the morning going.
Also great for a pick me up after a heavy night as it has b vitamins. Marmite on toast and a glass of fresh orange juice.
I'm sorry that this review seems to offend the people who have read it and I have been emailed by a member to say that my spelling was awful because of this review. I have corrected this.
I now hope that you find this review useful.
Thank you for reading.
When we were children, my brother and I were weaned on to Marmite with bread and butter, and right from the beginning we were hooked. Even now, many years later,we are still eating Marmite,and have passed the desire for Marmite on to our children! Marmite can be eaten in lots of different ways, and is also sold as Marmite crisps (which are too salty to eat on their own for my taste) and Marmite Rice Crackers -which I don't like either.
Marmite on plain rice crackers is nice, but Marmite on top of cream crackers and butter is even better! You can also use it as a cooking ingredient, such as a teaspoon of Marmite stirred into gravy for a beef dish, it can even be used as a delicous addition to mince and other meats. It really is versatile, try it dissolved into a mug of boiling water, let it cool a little and then drink, enjoying the rich savoury taste, but Marmite is actually a vegetarian product even though it has a "meaty" taste.
My favourites are Marmite on toast, on toast on top of a poached egg, on cream crackers, and on rice crackers. Butter two slices of bread (I prefer white!)then spread Marmite on the bread, add cheese and put the second piece of bread on top to make a nutritious and delicious sandwhich. Also try Marmite crisps in bread and butter, a crunchy treat.............. Seriously, what could be more delicious than toasted bread, butter and lavish helpings of Marmite on top, bliss.
I absolutely adore Marmite, I just can't believe that some people DONT, how can that be, what's not to love?
Apart from tasting delicous Marmite is nutritious and packed full of B Vitamins, and is available in a squeezy jar (it looks like the normal jar but upside down!) so it's even easier to use, just squeeze and spread. It's also possible to follow Marmite on Youtube or Facebook,they have a web page that gives information on recipes and nutrition. Marmite is actually a by-product of beer brewing, so you can have all the taste and vitamins without having a hangover the next day!
It's available to buy in most supermarkets, as -even though it has its detractors - it's a very popular product, and comes in different sizes so you can buy the one that suits you, but be warned, buy the biggest jar available as you won't be able to stop eating it! But beware, don't be too heavy handed with the spread or you may find you can't eat it at all!
Regardless of what people say about either loving or hating Marmite, I personally can take it or leave it. Yes, I like it but I wouldn't go as far to say I love it.
How on earth does one describe the taste of Marmite? It's a savoury taste, perhaps a little bitter and quite salty. It really does have a distinctive taste which makes it impossible to compare to any other food. Or at least, any other food I have ever come across.
It's thick in consistency and really rather difficult to spread. It's brown in colour, a dark shade at first but much lighter when spread onto whatever you want to spread it on.
Prices differ from place to place but typically a large pot of Marmite, 500g, will cost around £5. 250g costs around £2.50 and 125g about £1. You will find yourself paying more for Marmite in the squeeze bottle. In this packaging you're likely to pay just under £5 for 400g and just under £3 for 200g.
Personally I do not see a need for the squeeze bottle. I like Marmite in small doses, too much is horrible. Getting the required small amount is much easier when dipping the tip of a knife into a glass put than it is squeezing it on top of your toast etc.
What I do love about Marmite is the fact that, given you like the taste, pretty much everyone is free to enjoy it regardless of your dietary needs. In fact, when I was diagnosed with Anaemia a nutritionist recommended Marmite to me! It appears Marmite is actually quite good for you as it contains all sorts of vitamins, even small servings.
Marmite is pretty much made of yeast extract, it's fine for vegetarians and vegans to eat. And contains no wheat or gluten. So if you have any problems with those you're free to eat Marmite as well.
It contains no saturated fat and 100g contains just 231 calories. With the tiny amount which is needed to give the best flavour you're hardly consuming any calories at all with each serving.
There are a never ending amount of serving suggestions for Marmite. In fact there are so many there are a number of Marmite Cook Books available to purchase from a number of places.
I find it pretty much goes with anything. Like most, I do enjoy a tiny bit underneath a bit of melted cheese on toast. And, if you also like this I would definitely recommend purchasing some Marmite cheese if you get the chance, it is beautiful.
I also like a little bit mixed into mash potato or spread on rice cakes. It certainly livens up my diet when I'm trying to lose a little weight.
I would recommend at least trying Marmite once. I would agree that is a required taste and there is a possibility you won't like it. There is also the possibility you will fall in love with it. Or, like me, just enjoy a bit every now and again. Whatever you think, the claim that it repels mosquitoes is just a myth!
Despite being told you either love it or hate it, I am relieved to reveal that Marmite haters; it's okay!
I used to hate Marmite (and not just when I was little) but one day I woke up and fancied Marmite. My mum had made Marmite on toast and offered me and bite and the next thing she knew - her toast was gone. And that was that. I am now the greatest of lovers of Marmite.
I love that there is nothing else quite like Marmite. I also love that there are a mere 9 calories per serving; delicious and good for my diet.
So never fear Marmite haters, one day you too could be tucking into a Marmite sandwich or Marmite on toast. Next time someone offers you a bite of their Marmite on toast, give it a try. You never know, it could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
So polarised a product that it was once renamed "I Hate" for a series of commercials, Marmite is the Napoleon Dynamite of foods, or for a music lover like myself, the Smashing Pumpkins. There's no such answer as "It's okay," you either love it or you don't. (For the record, I'm a massive Pumpkins fan, but thought ND was one of the worst movies I've ever seen).
It's a dark brown, almost black, treacle-like substance which is made from yeast extract. It looks like and has the consistency of congealed engine oil. It tastes bitter and leaves a strong aftertaste in your mouth. So far so good? On the plus side, it's 100% vegetarian and high in B vitamins. In other words, it's good for you.
What to do with it? You spread it on toast. That's pretty much it. I used to have marmite sandwiches at school but I find it better with toast, as the consistency of the bread seems to more complement the strong flavour.
So do I love it or hate it? I think it's great. It's one of those things that makes you want to brush your teeth, but despite that you feel healthy after eating it. It's difficult to find where I live in Japan (though when I moved into my first apartment, I found two and a half jars left behind by the previous teacher, with a Japanese translation stuck over the original English, meaning they were for sale in an import store somewhere - in seven years since I've been unable to find the store he bought them in) so a jar made it into my suitcase after my most recent trip home. And I don't regret the space it took up, I'd buy it again.
I'd recommend Marmite to anyone, but be warned, at least 50% of you will hate it.


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High value crops often lead the way in the adoption of new technologies, such as slow release fertilizer. Turf certainly is one of the highest value crops grown, especially turf on a golf green. Over the past 30 years, wetting agents have proven their value in the turf market. They may soon start proving themselves in commodity agriculture as well. Custom formulator Exacto, Inc. is working with irrigation equipment supplier, Valmont Industries, to evaluate the impact of wetting agents on irrigation effectiveness.
Keith Fyhr, marketing manager, Exacto, expects such research efforts to attract interest, especially after this year's widespread drought. Although Exacto offers a broad line of wetting agents in the turf market, the custom formulator has no branded products in field crop agriculture nor plans to introduce current products under its brand. However, Fyhr is confident there are a number of benefits to "treating" soils that have been overlooked by producers and distributors of wetting agent technology.
"It's a challenging story to demonstrate clearly, but anything we can do to increase irrigation efficiencies is worth another look," he said.
Of course, wetting agents and soil conditioners are not new to commodity agriculture and have found a home in some high value crops. Periodic introduction to row crops has not proven economical going back to the mid 1950s when the potential wetting agent polyacrylamide polymer was first discovered.
The challenge in telling the story comes in part from similar stories being told in the past and being disproven or at least not being told convincingly. The late Herb Sunderman, soil research scientist, Colby Branch Agricultural Experiment Station, Kansas State University, captured the essence of the wetting agent controversy in a 1983 North Central Regional Extension Publication, though the concern at the time wasn't drought.
"The necessity to conserve fuel and reduce production costs has renewed interest in alternatives to tillage for increasing water infiltration rate," he wrote. "Soil wetting agents are being examined for their usefulness as such an alternative. Still others categorically condemn them as useless. Their true worth, as this paper explains, lies between those extremes."
"Wetting agents have proven invaluable in turf and especially golf courses, and the technology has continued to improve," said Doug Soldat, assistant professor, Department of Soil Science, University of Wisconisn. "Golf greens tend to have sand-based soils with a lot of organic matter produced by grasses. The sand gets coated with an organic material, which becomes hydrophobic when the soil dries. At that point, applied water runs off, and the soil continues to get drier."
Wetting agents prevent the soil from becoming hydrophobic in the first place by reducing surface tension and enhancing cohesion or the attraction of water molecules to solids. Similar to a good degreaser detergent, early wetting agents stripped the organic coverings off. However, they were often harmful to plants, noted Todd O'Connell, foundation manager, Exacto.
"By the mid 1980s, surfactants were found that worked reasonably well and didn't harm turf," said O'Connell. "Since then they have continued to improve, adding value with formulations that last longer, drive root systems deeper or more shallow. Some are designed to be applied with pesticides and some injected into irrigation systems."
It is irrigation injection products that Exacto is currently exploring. "We are working with Valmont Industries, a major irrigation equipment manufacturer and an independent field research firm to evaluate the impact of a wetting agent injected through the system," explained Sexton.
Frank Sexton is the product manager coordinating the irrigation research. "We are looking at water efficiency, comparing 0.75 inch of water per week with wetting agent, water with no wetting agent and 0.375 inch of water with wetting agent on soybean under a center pivot," he explained. "Each plot is a wedge of the pivot of about 6 1/2 acres that we will take to yield."
Sexton is hoping this summer's trials will lead to more and expanded trials involving the patent pending compound polymer. Expectations are that the wetting agent/soil surfactant in combination with a long-chain polymer will not only increase infiltration and air exchange and reduce crusting, but will also hold on to water in the soil.
"We hope the soil surfactant will drive the moisture down deeper and then hold it longer," said Sexton. "If reduced water works as well as the full 0.75 inch, it means water and energy savings."
Although wetting agents have not been accepted in American row-crop agriculture, that's not the case in Australia, noted O'Connell. There, equipment is available for application with seeds as well as with transplants in high value cropping.
"They understand drought in Australia and the use of wetting agents," he said. "Specific products need to be applied for a specific purpose at a specific time in the season if it is going to be cost effective for the end user. Application isn't simply drenching a field and crossing your fingers."
O'Connell is enthusiastic about the research being conducted by his company and hopes it leads to much more. However, he is also concerned that in times of drought, soil wetters can be seen as a panacea. "They are one of a number of tools that can be used along with drought-tolerant crops that the seed companies are working on," he said. "Hopefully, multiple tools will be used in tandem."
This is not to say that every product is equal. The formulation is key as wetting agents have been refined for different scenarios. Fyhr noted the spread of products available in the home and turf market and the claims made, some with nothing behind them. "End users and their retail suppliers need to look for the data behind the product," he said. "Study the claims and the data."
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I had heard about the Barry M touch of magic lip paint before but didn't really pay it much attention because I thought it sounded far too gimmicky but I finally decided to try it out when the shop was having a buy 3for2 offer.
It looks like any other normal lipstick except for the fact that it is a bright green colour. Yes I did type that right it is bright green. Now I knew it was green in colour but I was still a bit shocked when I saw it.
Obviously it doesn't stay this lurid witchy green colour and that's where the magic part comes in. Your lips own natural alkaline changes the lipstick to a pink colour which is different for everyone because it adapts to each person's alkaline so it will be darker on some and lighter on others.
It is a really fun lipstick and I did enjoy trying it out and was fascinated by the colour changing but I wasn't particularly keen on the colour it gave me. It was very pink as soon as it touched my lips and I don't think that I am a pink lipstick kind of girl as it was just too girly for my liking and felt a bit barbie coloured.
I wouldn't discourage people from trying this though as it is not only fun to use but the colour is good if you like pink and it was much better than I expected. It is just a shame they don't do this is a red colour as I would have liked that more.
Also if you are looking for touch of magic be aware that they have changed the name and it is now called Genie instead.
ABOUT: This lip product from Barry M claims to change your lips to a unique shade of pink that will suit you. The product changes colour from the ph levels in your lips meaning that everyone's lips will apparently be a different shade of pink. The lipstick itself is green in colour which may look a little scary at first. It also has a delicious watermelon as well. The lipstick comes in bright pink and green packaging so is now different from in the current picture shown.
PRICE/AVAILIBILITY: This can be purchased from Boots and Superdrug stores for £4.99 which I think is reasonable.
IN USE: This product is easy to use simply by applying it the same way as you would any other lipstick. The lipstick glides onto my lips easily and within a few short seconds of applying it my lips started to turn a shade of pink. The shade of pink was a little brighter than what I am used to so at first I wasn're too sure about it. You can make the colour a little more intense by applying it again.
The lipstick has a little shine to it although only very little. The lipstick didn't seem to dry out my lips when wearing it. It lasts quite a while on my lips although after eating or drinking the colour does fade a little although this is to be expected really.
OVERALL: I quite like the novelty side of this product but I am still not sure about the bright shade of pink it turns my lips. I'm also not sure on the claims of it turning different people's lips a different shade of colour.
I first bought this lipstick because I fell for the gimmick, however it is a pretty good lipstick. How could green lipstick possibly turn pink?! I had to investigate and in actual fact when you apply it to your lips, the lipstick turns the most amazing pink and keeps your lips moisturised especially in the cold winter weather. My lips feel so soft after I've worn it!
I must admit it is not for the subtle lipstick lovers as it produces an extremely vibrant pink on my lips, it just seems to get brighter and brighter for a minute or two. However saying that, I heard that it was meant to turn a different shade of pink on different peoples lips although I'm not sure how true that is.
The one problem I had with this is that the sometimes the colour seems to stay too well and you can't get it off easily, and other times it fades after an hour or two from your application. It needs re-applying fairly regularly.
I especially liked how affordable this lipstick is, and I will most definitely pick up another one when mine runs low. I bought mine while in a buy one get one half price offer, however at the full price of £3.99 from your nearest Boots, it's well worth picking one up. There is no substitute for this, every lipstick wearer needs this in their collection. So what are you waiting for pop down to your nearest beauty retailer and pick one up!
Just when you thought this product was going to make you look like the wicked witch, it goes and turns pink on your lips! How strange... I bought this lipstick from Superdrug because I heard how good it was online.
How does it work?
Your lips have an alkali level that will determine the shade of pink this lipstick reaches once it touches your lips.
In use
The first time I used this I was really excited to see what shade my lips would turn! They did in fact turn a lovely deep shade of pink and the lipstick itself felt nice and moisturising, soft and creamy on.
This is a little more expensive than the usual Barry M prices but certainly not extortionate. At £4.49 you are getting a long lasting lipstick and one that is personal to you, like you had it custom made. The brand often features in 3 for 2 offers at Boots and Superdrug plus both shops have points systems so it is worth looking out for.
My thoughts
I think this is a great novelty item and fun for a laugh. Imagine the faces at the mirror on a night out as you look like you intend to paint your lips bright green! The only downside is that friends see it and want to try it too and I am not one for sharing lip products.
Final word
This most definitely comes highly recommended and would make a great gift to anyone who is in to their beauty regimes.
*** How did I come across this product? ***
I pretty much stumbled across this product unintentionally, as I was scrolling through Facebook I noticed a picture of a friend of mine who was wearing a gorgeous coloured lipstick, in the comments she mentioned that it was Barry M Touch of Magic Lip Paint. I remember thinking how gorgeous the colour was and that I just had to get it. I bought this towards the end of 2012 and that's when it was called Touch of Magic Lip Paint but Barry M have now changed the name to Genie by the looks of things.
*** Concept - Green in the tube, pink on the lips! ***
It's a bright green lipstick, but when you actually apply the lipstick to your lips it reacts with the alkaline levels in your lips to create a pink shade. Basically the level of alkaline in your lips determines the shade so the resulting colour will be different for everyone which I think is pretty cool.
*** Packaging ***
The packaging is simple yet professional, it comes in the usual standard Barry M Lip stick tube which is square and black. It's a regular sized lipstick so fits perfectly in handbags and clutches. The bullet is a typical lipstick shape and as mentioned previously it is a very bright, lime green - the colour kind of reminds me of Kermit the Frog (I hope that hasn't put you off in any way).
*** Application ***
It's easy to apply, has a smooth,silky consistency and glides on with ease, it feels more like a lip balm instead of a lipstick. It's very moisturising and doesn't dry my lips out which is great! As soon as you apply it you can immediately see the 'magic' take place and gradually the pink shade gets brighter. It tends to last upto 4 hours on the lips before reapplying, it does leave a pink stain and is difficult to remove if you try to wipe it off just after applying it, this is great as it doesn't transfer onto cups and other materials but it is bad in the sense that if you put the lipstick on and decide it doesn't match your outfit (or for any other reason you decide to take it off) it is quite difficult to remove.
*** Price ***
It retails at £4.49 and I bought mine from Boots but you can also purchase it from Superdrugs or on the Barry M website. I have just checked on ASOS and they seem to be selling it at the same price and if you are a student you can also get 10% off! Hooray! You'll have to be quick though as it is currently out of stock so I am guessing it sells out fast.
*** Overall Opinion ***
Overall, the product works, it does what it claims to do which is great. But for me the colour wasn't brilliant, I think it was a bit too bright - a very bright fuchsia pink, and on my skin tone it looked tacky and for that reason I personally wouldn't buy it again as it just didn't suit my skin colour at all. If you are going to invest in this product it is a risk as you don't actually know how the colour is going to look on your lips but if you're curious I'd say go for it! I would definitely buy it again if it came out a lovely colour on my lips though as everything else is fantastic.
Barry m is a brand that sell very high quality beauty products at very affordable prices. Some of their products are very uniques and magical such as this lipstick. The lipstick is green in colour however it does not appear that way on the lips. Instead of showing up green it turns into a lovely pink shade. The shade of pink it turns depends on how much alkaline you have in your body. I had seen this lipstick in boots for ages but never tried it as I thought it was just a simple green lipstick . A colour that I would never wear unless it was Halloween. I only tried it a couple of weeks ago after reading a blog about it . I have to say since trying it I have been very impressed with the product. The colour is not too pale however it is not too bright but that is just how it looks on me. The texture of the lopstick is very nice as it just glides onto the lips like butter. It is a very moisturising lipstick and it makes the lips feel very soft and smooth. The lipstick is very long lasting and stays on for hours.the idea of the product is very gimmicky however I quite like that about it. It will certainly not be for everyone though. I certainly think a younger girl would love to recieve this asa gift though as it is so amazing how it works. I think it would make them very curious and they would be excited about the concept of the product. Hope this review helped you all xx Imogen
Barry M is one of those brands that do weird sounding make-up that actually works such as this lipstick. The lipstick is green coloured but don''t worry because you won''t be walking around with green lips as it actually changes to pink when it goes on your lips. I had seen the lipstick in shops for ages before I actually tried it as at first I was put off it thinking it sounded gimmicky but the colour is actually really nice and pretty. The actual shade of colour depends on the natural alkali in your lips so you won''t know just how bright it will be until you put it on. On my lips the colour is a medium pink colour that is very pretty but it is subtle and not too outrageous so is suitable for all sorts of occasions and I could wear the colour to work without feeling as though I had on too much make-up. It feels very smooth to apply and it just glides on my lips easily and doesn''t feel like it is too dry to apply. Once it is on it also feels moisturising and not drying and it hydrates my lips as well as giving them some colour. It is a long lasting lipstick and stays put for hours whereas some lipsticks bleed and come off within minutes of applying them so you spend the whole day keeping on applying them. This one can be put on and then you are free to get on with your day safe in the knowledge that it will stay put for a few hours. Although the colour is pretty on me it isn''t exciting and I was lucky it suited me but I do think the green to pink is still a bit gimmicky and I would probably just stick to buying a shade of lipstick that I liked rather than go for something that I wasn''t sure what I was going to be getting. I am glad I tried this as it always piqued my curiosity but I wouldn''t rush to get it again.
I am a huge Barry M fan and I own almost all of their products, so when this arrived on the market I couldn't wait to pick one up and try it out. I kinda expected it to be sold on novelty value, but who could resist trying a green lipstick that supposedly magically transforms into a beautiful pink matched specifically to your skin tone? Sounds great, doesn't it?
It looks identical to all Barry M's other lipsticks really, and until you see the garish green colour, you'd just expect it was an average lipstick. As you'd expect, you twist the base to reveal the lipstick inside. I personally quite like to do this in public loos and watch the looks of horror and disgust on the faces of women around me!
I begrudge calling this product lipstick, it isn't, it's more of a lip stain. For this reason I'd say be very careful with application, because if you make a mistake you're going to be stuck resembling a clown all day. This stuff really doesn't like to budge and I found I had to get makeup remover and a toothbrush on it to get it off, and even that left me with patchy pink blotchy looking lips.
The colour is ok, nothing to write home about.Apparently the natural alkali level of your lips will determine how pale or rich the shade of pink will be to most flatter your look. For me it goes on a reasonably subtle pink, but I find it gets a little too intense after time. The longer it's on, the brighter it gets. I much prefer to see the finished product as soon as I apply, rather than getting a shock catching a glimpse of myself in a mirror 2 hours later! As the day wears on, it can get quite patchy too which isn't a good look, ombrè lips? Maybe that's the next big thing?!
At £4.25, the 27g of product will go a long way. You'll use less than you would a lipstick, so you can expect this to really last you a good while.
I would still recommend trying this, because I think it's very individual how it turns out for each person. Although it can go blotchy, it doesn't look awful when it does, and it's much less hassle to sort out a bit of blotchiness than to constantly reapply lipstick.
As someone who isn't particularly knowledgeable about beauty products, I bought this after receiving a recommendation from a friend. It's the best item of make up I own by a long way. The fact that the colour matches the alkaline level in the wearer's lips is incredibly clever and a nifty quirk, as well as meaning that it suits everyone. There's no need to worry about the colour being too bright, or too dark; to test this, I lent it to my mother and to my best friend. The colour came up slightly differently on all three of us and looked fantastic.
The other thing I really like about this product is the feel of it on my lips. While some lipsticks look odd and give the lips a strange texture, this is soft and feels great. The moisturising quality of it is great; it looks and feels great. It's also perfect for a work environment, or a night out, or just a shopping trip round town, as it's not too flashy but perfectly accentuates one's natural features.
The price is reasonable; I bought mine from Boots for just under a fiver, which compared to other make up brands is a bit of a bargain. I'd recommend trying it out first if there's a tester available in the shop, just so that you can see what colour it appears on your lips, due to the fact that it is different for everyone. (As I explained before, this isn't just a cheeky marketing gimmick, it really does do this!) Strange as it might look to apply a green colour to your lips in public, the final shade is definitely worth the money! It takes a moment or two for the colour to fully appear, but once it does, I hope you'll be as satisfied as I am! Definitely a purchase that I'd recommend, especially if you aren't fully familiar with beauty products and don't really know what colour lipstick would suit you.
As soon as I heard about this product I just had to have it! It really is magic, so much fun watching the different colours come through on different people.
As with all Barry M products the packaging is always good, the lipstick itself is however smaller than other lipstick makes. But this isnt really a problem as it will still last you a long time.
At first look I was a little bit weary trying it for the first time as the green colour does make you a little worried. However as soon as you apply to your lips the magic happens. The genuis formula and technology allows a different type of reddy pink to come through depending on your natural lip colour.
A gorgous vivid berry pink/red was my shade which I do have to say perfectly suits my complexion and my personal style. My sister also gave it ago and she ended up with a slightly paler shade of pink which also suited her perfect.
The feel of the lipstick is so smooth and creamy it glides across the lips so easily. One glide of the lipstick and you will get full coverage. It says it lasts 8 hours, however I would say it lasts much longer than that. I applied it for an evening out and it was still put very, very late on in the evening with no need to reapply!!!
This lip paint cost me £4.25 from Amazon.co.uk.
The lip paint is an awful green colour but it doesn't go on green, it's turns pink depending on the alkaline level of your lips. I'm not really sure how it does this but it does and it's a bit of fun really! Sometimes the lip paint looks really pink on me, this is usually when i'm not wearing anything else on my lips. If I am wearing something else on my lips, such as Vaseline, then the lip paint comes out a little darker. I guess it just depends on the day and how your lips are feeling. It's a great idea though and you don't get any hint of green at all, so don't be put off by the initial green colour as it doesn't turn out green!
The lip paint is easy to apply. You simply twist it up to apply and twist it down again to store the lip paint. The lip paint has a creamy formula that glides over the lips with ease. It is quite soothing and moisturising and it helps prevent chapped lips if used on a regular basis. If I am using the lip paint over chapped lips then it helps to protect them but sometimes it can be a little drying.
Overall this is a fun piece of make-up. You never really know how vibrant the colour result will be and it's fun not knowing. The colour lasts for a good few hours before it starts to fade. It's great value too as it's under five pounds. I would recommend it. Plus it's Barry M so you know you'll be getting a good quality lipstick.
Buy it!
I recently went a bit mad buying up some Barry M products. I was attracted to their bright colours and cheap prices and the fact that most of the products seemed to be really good when I was testing them in the shop.
One thing I bought that I didn't actually get to try out in the shop because they didn't have a tester was the magic lip paint. I had the original lip paint and liked it and had heard about the magic one and was curious to try it out.
The touch ofmagic lip paint is a little different and weird in that it is a bright green stick instead of being a pinky colour or red. It doesn't actually go on your lip green though and it is formulated to work with the alkaline levels in your lips to go the exact shade of pink that should match your skin tone. So in other words the stick is green but it goes on pink and will be a different shade of pink for everyone depending on the alkali in your lips.
I'm a sucker for a gimmick and was really excited to try it out. The lipstick goes on nicely and it isn't too hard and waxy. When you slick it on your lips it doesn't feel heavy and as though it is coating your lips in a heavy waxy coating which is good because I personally don't like my lips to feel too clogged and that's why I normally go for a gloss instead of a lipstick.
I was a bit concerned that when I first applied the lipstick my lips didn't go pink. They didn't go green which was a relief but I expected the colour to be instant and I didn't realise that it would take a minute or so for the colour to develop.
When it did develop the pink was a lovely mid pink colour that had a nice richness to it. It is the type of pink that probably wouldn't have caught my eye on the shelf and I don't own any other lip colour this shade but it does actually suit me perfectly.
The colour has a lovely sheer sheen to it as well and it contains aloe vera which makes it feels nice and moisturising on my lips.
Longevity is good with it especially for a lipstick which I find that no matter how careful I am rubs off on to glasses etc.
This probably lasts on average about 5 to 6 hours before I need to reapply which I think it a good amount of time for a lipstick especially one that doesn't come from a premium brand like Lancome or Clinique.
I bought my touch of magic lip paint in boots where it cost me £4.49 and was also part of a 3 for 2 promotion.
This colour-changing Lip Paint seems to be a real source of fascination - whenever I see a tester, it's the only one that's been worn down to a little stub. Its witchy green charms must have worked on me too, since I grabbed one on sight...
PACKAGING: The case is the average for Barry M's Lip Paints, all-black and quite smart. The sticker states this colour is code "tmlp" - despite being part of the Lip Paint range, this seems to be counted as a separate item without a number, so don't confuse it for the regular green Lip Paint if you're buying it online!
COLOUR: Touch of Magic's big gimmick is that it isn't actually green (and it doesn't apply green, no matter how hard you try). Instead, it's a sheer balmy lipstick that turns pink when applied, and the exact shade is dictated by the alkali levels of your lips. It's a great concept, theoretically yielding a shade of pink tailored to your lips and skin tone. In my case, it's always a deep vivid pink, and I'm pleased with that result. If possible, swatch a bit of the product on your lips before buying, to see if you get a pink you're happy with.
APPLICATION: Like the rest of the Lip Paint range, Touch of Magic is smooth to apply. If anything, it feels even softer and smoother - slightly glossy without being wet. The colour payoff isn't as immediate, since the pink effect takes a moment to fully appear. Its sheer nature makes it very easy to apply and top up on the go, since a hurried swipe doesn't look obvious.
WEAR: It's advertised as being waterproof and lasting up to eight hours, which is asking a lot, and it doesn't really deliver. It transfers and wears off after a few hours, but it does so more subtly than other Lip Paints. Touch of Magic still wins a point here over Barry M's other lipsticks, as I find it far less drying and uncomfortable. I'm not sure if it's the Aloe Vera, or the balm-like formula, or both, but it feels nourishing and light on the lips. It tends to leave a pink stain after fading, but it's nothing too unpleasant.
I would love it if Barry M produced more products like this, novelty colours or no, since Touch of Magic is one of their better formulas. This is one of my favourite Lip Paints: both a good colour and good product to wear, even after the novelty of the green has worn off. At £4.49 it's worth trying out, and if the pink doesn't suit you, it might still be worth the hilarity of whipping out a green lipstick and being greeted with looks of horror.
I bought this Barry M touch of magic lip paint out of pure curiosity - how could Barry M live up to the promise that a green lipstick would turn pink once applied? It baffled me and the quirkiness of the product meant that I bought it as soon as I saw it. I have used other Barry M lip paints in the past such as marshmellow and baby pink and been pleasantly surprised that such a cheap lipstick would work so well!
The lipstick is encased in a black plastic casing with a removable lid. The casing feels very sturdy as it is quite thick plastic and I have often dropped it (mainly in a club as I drunkenly fumble for my mobile phone or change for the taxi home!) the casing has stood up to all of the mishaps and still remains in good condition. It has Barry M written on the top of the lid in a swirly, fancy font and has the twistable mechanism to wind the lipstick up and down.
The main selling point of this item is that the lipstick is green. This is until it reacts with the pH level of your lips and this changes it from green to a shade of pink. This shade of pink differs depending on the pH level of your lips, for me the lipstick turns my lips into a very pink and vibrant pink colour but for my housemate it turns her lips into a very light pink!
The lipstick is just like any other Barry M lip paint it glides on easily and this one in particularly doesn't add a sheen to the lips so it is quite matte which I like as you don't often find a good matte lipstick for this price. It is very soft too and compliments my complexion. This lipstick set me back a mesely £4.59 from Boots and I use it all the time. My main hype about this product is that it stays on the lips for ages and drinking/eating etc fail to remove the lipstick which is a big bonus! I would highly recommend this product.
I am quite a big fan of Barry M products in general - mainly because I think they are good quality, sometimes funky products that really don't cost the earth. Make-up (and yes, a lot of my make-up) is extortionate in price, but it's really nice to come across a product now and then which is just really good value - and I feel that the Barry M Touch of Magic Lip Paint fits this category perfectly.
The first thing anyone would notice about this lipstick is that it's green. Now, trust me, green is not a good colour for lips and I, like most people, would not choose to apply green lipstick to my lips. My punk days are far behind me and I don't think I'll be going down that road again any time soon! However, although the lipstick is green, once you apply it to your lips, the colour shows up as pink - and quite a nice pink at that. The science behind this lipstick is that it is the pH of the skin on your lips that determines the overall shade of pink that will show up. For me, this generally means a quite dark and rich pink, but for my sister it is more of a hot pink. I generally find that colour does not vary for me and so it stays a dark rich pink, regardless of when I put it on.
This lipstick feels smooth and rich when applied and feels like it moisturises as well as protects. It contains aloe vera and so this contributes to the overall condition that my lips stay in, and I do not find that my lips dry out when I'm wearing this product. Generally, I would say that the lipstick stays in place for about 3 hours before it needs refreshing, but it doesn't bleed or crack - and so for that three hours it's looking very good.
The lip paint cost me £4.49 direct from the Barry M website - although I have seen it in Boots on occasion for around the same price. I think this is a fantastic price and really I can't knock it! I would recommend that you try the lipstick on before buying it to check what colour your lips will go because the shades do differ quite a lot. However, if you like the colour, I do recommend this product because it's quality, it's different, it moisturises and it just feels nice when it's applied.
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