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It seems like just the other day we were trying to decide whether we wanted Darren Aronofsky to direct "The Preacher" or the next Superman movie. Oh well...
Aronofsky has all but agreed to direct "Wolverine 2," with old friend Hugh Jackman, reported Deadline. The film would reunite Aronofsky and Jackman, who worked together on "The Fountain."
In fact the Aronofsky and Fox are close enough to a deal that they're discussing parts of the film in New York City to minimize the inconvenience for the director's and star's families. After New York, the pair will head off to Tokyo to shoot the rest of the film.
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With the buzz being generated by his upcoming film, "Black Swan," Aronofsky could've had just about his pick of just about any project out there. The "Wolverine 2" deal has been brewing for a while and we've been trying to convince ourselves that it wouldn't happen.
At the start of October it looked like he was going to choose between "The Preacher" and "Superman" (or whatever they end up calling it), then he was mentioned as being courted for "The Gangster Squad," but that never seemed realistic as Warner Bros. already had a list of back-up choices circulating.
The idea of Aronofsky working with Chris Nolan on reviving The Man of Steel seemed too good to be true. Turns out it was.


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Republicans have been saying their tax plan will allow Americans to file their taxes on a postcard – "a single, little beautiful sheet of paper," in President Trump's words.
House Speaker Paul Ryan has been carrying such a postcard around for months as a prop to help pitch the plan, pulling it out of his suit pocket every chance he gets and waiving it around for the cameras as a kind of visual proof of concept.
But tax experts have their doubts about the claim. For one thing, who wants all their sensitive personal information floating through the mail system, exposed for all to see? "It's kind of crazy to say you can file on a postcard when, first, no one is going to put their Social Security number on a postcard," said Mark Mazur of the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center.
Besides, Mazur added, if you're looking for a short and simple tax form, it already exists: "you already have a giant postcard in the form of the 1040EZ."
The doubling of the standard deduction in the GOP tax plan, along with the reduction or elimination of other deductions, will mean that millions of people can use these shorter tax forms for their 2018 taxes (filed in 2019). But other changes under consideration, such as the curtailment of the state and local tax deduction, could require many households to continue making complicated calculations, especially wealthier taxpayers and people living in high-tax states such as New York and California.
"Even though we're talking about simplification for a large number of taxpayers, there's still many taxpayers who will have complicated tax situations," said David Williams of Turbo Tax.
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I've seen other blogs talking about this patch for weeks now but the word on the wind is that it's going live tomorrow in USA & that means Wednesday morning for us in UK & Europe. I think it's safe to say that most regular gold blog readers know about the 3 new enchants & 3 new meta gems as well as the changes to the existing meta gems. There's a whole host of little bits & pieces in there for classes, gear & professions but 4 tiny snippets caught my eye. The whole lot is here if you want to have a look for yourself.
Not the biggest gold-making news by far but the lowly & seemingly useless Murglesnout is going to have it's own recipe, the Scalding Murglesnout! So now when you fish up all that fish, at least you'll be able to level your cooking a bit or save on mana drinks between fights. I doubt it will sell for big money at the AH - it's not a buff food after all but if you're fishing them up anyway, you may as well try to make the best out of them.
Secondly, the drop rate for Spider's Silk has been improved. If you read my lowbie LW post a while ago, you'll know that 1 of the items I recommended uses Spider's Silk & whilst I've been snatching it on my server for a while, supplies have definitely dried up lately. I'm not sure whether this improved drop rate is a good thing or not. Personally, it was always a pain to farm for so I always kept it when any alts picked it up.
I think most of the spider's silk I've picked up at the AH recently have been from levelling alts or people making space in their banks. Why do I say that? Well, the LW recipe & 2 tailoring recipes that use it most are blue items & there have been very few on the AH at all. This suggests that the people selling the silks don't have LW or Tailoring or they just can't be bothered with the lowbie stuff.
The third snippet to catch my eye is that they have improved the LW levelling from 500-510! Grrrrr, my LW is at 512, having struggled through with that stupid Cloak of Beasts just a week or so ago!
And lastly, the drops from the Tiny Treasure Chests have been improved slightly. It will be interesting to find out how much they mean by 'slightly', not that I'm a great tiny treasure chest farmer or anything but I have tried. I'm just not very good at killing lots of stuff quickly yet :)
Apart from the obvious biggies, what's caught your eye in the patch notes?
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Patch 4.0.6 - What Caught My Eye?
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I feel your pain on the LW part, I made 5 cloaks without a single skill up last week, sadness! What caught my eye the most were the new meta gems. With all the current DPS meta's being nearly garbage this will be a -huge- boon to everyone out there.ReplyDelete
Right now destructive, the most recommended dps meta, going for double the others at 400g for me these will be costing top gold. I'll happily drop 10k fro the recipe if it can't be feasibly farmed up. With everybody wanting a proper meta once again I expect the new ones to go for at least 700g a pop.
And I have 3 stacks of raw metas juuuuust waiting!
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Apple vs. The World: Best of Apple's legal battles
Here you'll find some of the most important and influential -- as well as downright silly -- legal battles that Apple has been involved in since its founding in 1976.
Apple vs. The World: Apple's definitive legal battles
With more than $100 billion in the bank, it's no surprise that Apple finds itself a target of lawsuits. Of course, Apple is no slouch itself when it comes to initiating litigation. Here are some of the most important, influential, notable and even downright silly legal battles that Apple has been involved in since first forming in 1976.
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Apple vs. Carl Sagan
In 1994, astronomer Carl Sagan sued Apple for using his name as an internal codename for the Power Mac 7100, a nod to his catchphrase and what they hoped to earn in the computer's sales: "billions and billions." Sagan lost, but when Apple changed the codename to "BHA," short for "butt-head astronomer," he sued again, this time for libel, and lost again. The Power Mac 7100, meanwhile, hardly earned Apple "billions and billions."
Apple vs. NeXT
When he left Apple to form NeXT in 1985, Steve Jobs brought with him a number of key Apple employees. Apple subsequently sued NeXT, alleging that those employees would use Apple's inside information. Though the case never made it to trial, Jobs at the time noted that "it is hard to think that a $2 billion company with 4,300-plus people couldn't compete with six people in blue jeans."
Apple vs. Woolworths
In late 2009, Apple had a minor legal scuffle with Woolworths Limited, an Australian supermarket chain with a logo Apple claimed was too similar to its own. Today, Woolworths still uses the logo, so it's likely that Apple either ceded its ground or came to a settlement agreement.
Apple vs. eMachines
In 1999, Apple sued eMachines, alleging that its eOne PC infringed upon the iMac's trade dress. Indeed, the eOne sported the same translucent blue design as the original Bondi Blue iMac. EMachines soon agreed to stop producing the eOne PC as part of an out-of-court settlement reached later that year.
Apple vs. Apple Corps (aka The Beatles) Pt. 1
In 1978, Apple Corps - which was founded by The Beatles - sued Apple Computer for trademark infringement. The two parties settled in 1981, with Apple agreeing to never enter the music business. Apple Corps sued in 1989 over Apple's implementation of audio-recording capabilities in a number of Macs. The case settled in 1991 with Apple paying out $26.5 million.
Apple vs. Nokia
Nokia sued Apple in 2009, alleging that the iPhone infringed upon a number of its wireless and GSM technologies. Apple soon countersued and the two companies reached a settlement agreement in June 2011. Apple agreed to pay an undisclosed royalty rate to Nokia for each iPhone sold, as well as royalties for previously sold iPhones.
Apple vs. software engineers everywhere
In April 2012, five software engineers brought suit against Apple, Google, Adobe and four other tech firms alleging that they engaged in anti-poaching agreements with each other, which serve to unfairly narrow employment opportunities. The case is set for trial in June 2013.
Apple vs. Franklin Computer Corp.
In 1982, Apple sued Franklin Computer Corp. for its Apple II clone, whose ROM and operating system copied directly from Apple's own code. Franklin argued that code was not copyrightable. Ultimately, the U.S. Court of Appeals decided in Apple's favor, ruling that computer software could be copyrighted.
Apple vs. Microsoft
Apple in 1988 sued Microsoft following the release of Windows 2.0, alleging that the Windows GUI was a blatant rip-off of the Mac's user interface. Microsoft ultimately emerged victorious, which prompted an Apple appeal. The litigation finally came to an end in 1997, when Steve Jobs returned to Apple and secured a cross-licensing agreement with Microsoft.
Apple vs. a Polish grocery store
In September 2012, Apple went after a Polish grocery store claiming its domain name, A.pl, was too similar to Apple's. Compounding matters was the fact that a subsidiary of A.pl had a logo resembling Apple's. As of December 2012, a.pl remains active and the logo in question is still in use.
Apple vs. ThinkSecret
Long-time Apple enthusiasts might remember that ThinkSecret used to be the go-to site when it came to Apple-related rumors and product leaks. Then Apple sued in 2005 alleging misappropriation of trade secrets, resulting in a 2007 settlement in which ThinkSecret agreed to stop publishing new stories.
Apple vs. Cisco
In January 2007, Steve Jobs shocked the world when he introduced the original iPhone. He also shocked executives at Cisco, which held the trademark to the term "iPhone." Cisco sued Apple shortly thereafter and the two companies quickly came to an agreement to explore ways to collaborate more closely in the future.
Apple's iPod antitrust litigation
Back when purchased music on iTunes was draped in DRM and playable only on Apple hardware, the company was hit with a class-action suit claiming violations of U.S. antitrust laws. Though the issue is now moot, the case is still working its way through the legal system.
Apple vs. Creative Technology
This was the lawsuit that reportedly motivated Steve Jobs and Apple to exhaustively patent all aspects of the iPhone. In 1996, Creative Technologies sued Apple alleging that the iPod infringed upon Creative's patent for a menu structure on an MP3 player. In a settlement, Apple was forced to pay Creative $100 million.
Apple & AT&T Mobility Antitrust Litigation
In 2008, customers filed a class-action suit claiming Apple and AT&T had an illegal monopoly because they couldn't use the device on other carriers' networks after their two-year AT&T contracts expired. The case was granted class-action status in 2010 and remains pending in the appellate court.
Apple vs. 16-year-old owner of 'AppleiMac.com'
In 1999, Apple's legal team contacted a 16-year old from Canada named Abdul Traya who registered the AppleiMac.com domain name with the express purpose of driving traffic to his website and potentially selling the domain for a profit. Traya actually secured a settlement deal in which Apple agreed to pay all of his legal fees. Since then, Apple has proven to be much more successful against cyber squatters.
Apple vs. HTC
Apple sued HTC in 2010 for allegedly violating 20 patents pertaining to the iPhone's user interface, hardware and architecture. At the time, Steve Jobs said "We can sit by and watch competitors steal our patented inventions, or we can do something about it. We've decided to do something about it." The two companies settled in November 2012, putting an end to at least one Android-based litigation.
Apple vs. Sector labs
Apple sure likes to protect its trademarks, which is why it wasn't too surprising when Apple sued Sector Labs over its plan to trademark a video projector dubbed "Video Pod." The case went to trial in 2010, where the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board found that Apple's "Pod" trademark was famous and was therefore entitled to broad protection under U.S. trademark law.
Apple vs. Victoria School of Business and Technology
In late 2008, Apple mailed a cease-and-desist letter informing the Canadian-based Victoria School of Business and Technology that its logo was too similar to Apple's. The dispute raged on for three years before a confidential settlement was reached that saw the school introduce a new logo.
Apple vs. The Department of Justice
In April 2012, the U.S. DOJ sued Apple and five publishing companies, alleging that the parties colluded together in an effort to raise the price of e-books. To date, three of the publishing companies have reached settlement agreements with the DOJ, leaving just Apple, Penguin and MacMillan as the companies still in play.
Apple vs. Amazon
In March of 2011, Apple sued Amazon over trademark infringement and unfair competition stemming from the online retailer's use of the phrase "App Store" in the company's mobile software developer program. Apple failed to secure a preliminary injunction against Amazon's use of the phrase and the case is now in the early stages of litigation.
Apple vs. Apple Corps (aka The Beatles) Pt. 2
In 2003, Apple Corps sued Apple for violating the terms of their previous agreement and launching the iTunes Music Store. Apple paid $500 million in a 2007 agreement, and Steve Jobs expressed relief for settling a dispute with one of his favorite bands.
Apple v. NYC
In 2008, Apple filed a trademark opposition in regards to New York City's GreeNYC campaign logo, saying it too closely resembled Apple's. Funny enough, the logo in question also seems to house an infinite loop symbol. A few months later, NYC changed its logo by removing the leaf from the logo, and the logo was granted a trademark in late 2011.
Apple v. Kodak
In early 2010, Kodak - the once proud photography giant - sued Apple after asserting ownership of a photo patent that saves energy on a device by allowing users to preview a low-res version of a newly captured image. In July 2012, the ITC ruled that Apple's iOS devices don't infringe on the aforementioned patent and that the patent itself was invalid.
Apple v. Psystar Corp., maker of "Hackintosh" PCs
In April 2008, a somewhat shady and small company called Psystar began selling non-Apple computers running Apple's OS X Leopard operating system. Apple sued in July of 2008 alleging copyright misuse and, in a very interesting legal battle, emerged victorious in 2009. All told, Psystar only sold 768 of these "hackintosh" computers.
Apple v. Proview
In 2009, Apple purchased the iPad trademark from a China-based company called Proview. In 2010, and on the brink of bankruptcy, Proview sued Apple, claiming that the agreement didn't include rights to use in mainland China. Though Proview was reportedly asking for as much as $1.6 billion from Apple, the companies soon settled for a reported $60 million.
Apple v. Samsung
In April 2011, Apple sued Samsung for infringing upon a number of iPhone design and utility patents. Samsung countersued and the bitter patent battle between the two companies quickly spread to the ITC along with 11 other jurisdictions across four continents. Though Apple was on the winning side of a $1.05 billion judgment against Samsung this past summer, there are still many ongoing lawsuits in play and it looks like this legal battle will drag out for quite some time.
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Annual, perennial herb, subshrub, glabrous to glandular-hairy
Leaves simple, basal or cauline, alternate, opposite, or whorled, sessile or petioled; stipules 0
Inflorescence sometimes scapose
Flower bisexual, radial; parts generally in 4's or 5's; calyx deeply lobed, often persistent; corolla lobes spreading to reflexed; stamens epipetalous, opposite corolla lobes; ovary generally superior, 1-chambered, placenta basal or free-central, style 1, stigma head-like
Fruit: capsule, circumscissile or 26-valved
Seeds small, fewmany
Genera in family: ± 25 genera, 600 species: especially n hemisphere; several ornamental (Cyclamen , Dodecatheon , Primula )
Reference: [Channell & Wood 1959 J Arnold Arbor 40:268288]
Perennial, glabrous or glandular-hairy; roots fleshy-fibrous
Leaves basal
Inflorescence: umbel, 1 per scapose peduncle, terminal, fewmany-flowered, subtended by bracts
Flower nodding; parts in 4's or 5's; sepals reflexed, later erect, persistent; corolla tube short, lobes reflexed; stamens exserted, filaments very short, wide, often fused, anthers erect, ± lanceolate, surrounding style; ovary superior, style slender, ± exserted from anthers
Fruit ± 5-valved or circumscissile, ovate to spheric
Species in genus: ± 14 species: generally North America
Etymology: (Greek: 12 gods, presumably the Olympians)
Reference: [Thompson 1953 Contr Dudley Herb 4:73154]
Polyploid group; species sometimes intergrade.
Plant glandular-hairy
Leaf 118 cm; blade generally oblanceolate, generally narrowed abruptly to petiole, margin dentate to subentire
Inflorescence 116-flowered
Flower: parts in 5's; corolla lobes 625 mm, magenta to white, lobes 625 mm; filament tube 2.54 mm, anthers 35 mm, tissue at base transversely wrinkled, yellow to black; stigma not enlarged
Fruit circumscissile
Ecology: Grassy slopes, flats
Elevation: generally < 600 m for all subspp.
Bioregional distribution: n&c Sierra Nevada Foothills, c High Sierra Nevada, Great Central Valley, Central Western California (except Central Coast), Southwestern California (except San Gabriel Mountains)
Distribution outside California: Baja California
Extremes (subspp. here) generally segregated by geog but may intergrade.
Inflorescence 16-flowered
Flower: filament tube with yellow or white spot below each anther, tissue at base of anthers maroon to black, anthers generally dark purple, tip obtuse to notched
Chromosomes: n=22,44
Ecology: Moist places, often on serpentine or in sub-alkaline sites
Bioregional distribution: n&c Sierra Nevada Foothills, c High Sierra Nevada, Great Central Valley, San Francisco Bay Area, Inner South Coast Ranges
Horticultural information: DRY: 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24.


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Ambrose Everett Burnside was born May 23, 1824, near Liberty, Indiana, and finished near the middle of his class at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1847. After serving garrison duty in the Mexican War (1846–1848) and two years on the western frontier, he resigned his commission in 1853, settled in Rhode Island, and was issued a patent for the breech-loading Burnside carbine. The weapon, however, proved popular only after Burnside had gone bankrupt attempting to manufacture it. While treasurer of the Illinois Central Railroad, he worked for McClellan, a friend from West Point.
Several months later, in July 1862, Burnside's corps joined the Army of the Potomac and, after Second Manassas, he refused command of the army for the second time, partly out of loyalty to his old friend McClellan. At the Battle of Antietam on September 17, Burnside's supposed delay in attacking from the left flank infuriated McClellan. (In fact, McClellan tried to excuse his own uncoordinated assaults by exaggerating the amount of time it took Burnside to make his attack.) In the meantime, McClellan's refusal to pursue Confederate commander Robert E. Lee aggressively after the battle incensed U.S. president Abraham Lincoln, who replaced his commander with Burnside. His attack on Fredericksburg in December was suitably aggressive, but it was also a disastrous loss for Union forces that involved repeated frontal assaults on heavily fortified Confederate lines. By the end of the battle, Burnside was intensely frustrated and offered to personally lead a final charge before being dissuaded by his subordinates. The engagement's failure was due in part to misunderstandings with Major General William B. Franklin, who had commanded the Union left; subversion by Franklin's generals led to Burnside's removal early in 1863. But this came only after a disastrous, rain-soaked retreat known as the "Mud March," during which nearby Confederate pickets held up signs that mockingly read, "This Way to Richmond."
Burnside returned to Virginia and led the Ninth Corps through the Overland Campaign and into the siege of Petersburg in the spring of 1864. After the entrenched Union and Confederate forces fought to a stalemate outside the city, Burnside encouraged the remarkable idea of excavating a 511-foot-long mine that would end twenty to thirty feet beneath a Confederate artillery battery at Colquitt's Salient. After nearly a month of digging, the mine was packed with explosives and detonated, after which the Ninth Corps assaulted the Confederate lines. Incompetent generals in the leading division compromised the attack, however, and when Union general-in-chief Ulysses S. Grant called off the operation, Burnside's men became trapped in the explosion's crater, serving as easy targets for what a Confederate general later described as a "turkey shoot." Afterward, Grant issued Burnside a leave of absence and never called him back to duty.
Following the war, Burnside was three times elected governor of Rhode Island and was twice elected to the U.S. Senate. He was president of the Grand Army of the Republic, a Union veterans association, and, in 1871, became the first president of the National Rifle Association. He died on September 13, 1881, in Bristol, Rhode Island.
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May 23, 1824 - Ambrose E. Burnside is born near Liberty, Indiana.
July 1, 1847 - Ambrose E. Burnside graduates from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point near the middle of his class and is commissioned a brevet second lieutenant in the 2nd Artillery.
November 1, 1853 - Ambrose E. Burnside resigns his commission in the U.S. Army and organizes Bristol Rifle Works in order to manufacture his invention, the Burnside carbine.
April 16, 1861 - At the beginning of the American Civil War, Ambrose E. Burnside is commissioned colonel of the 1st Rhode Island Volunteers.
July 21, 1861 - Ambrose E. Burnside and his 1st Rhode Island Volunteers participate in the First Battle of Manassas.
August 6, 1861 - After the First Battle of Manassas, Ambrose E. Burnside is appointed brigadier general of U.S. Volunteers.
February 8, 1862 - Union Brigadier General Ambrose E. Burnside captures Roanoke Island, North Carolina.
March 14, 1862 - Union Brigadier General Ambrose E. Burnside captures Newbern, North Carolina.
March 18, 1862 - Ambrose E. Burnside is promoted to major general.
September 17, 1862 - Union Major General Ambrose E. Burnside commands the Army of Potomac's Ninth Corps at the Battle of Antietam. He is criticized by his commander, George B. McClellan, for being too slow to attack.
November 8, 1862 - Union Major General Ambrose E. Burnside accepts command of the Army of the Potomac after twice declining the promotion.
December 13, 1862 - Confederate general Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia crush Union general Ambrose E. Burnside and the Army of the Potomac at the Battle of Fredericksburg in one of the most lopsided defeats of the war.
January 25, 1863 - Rather than fire the Union generals who had conspired against Ambrose E. Burnside, including John Newton, President Abraham Lincoln replaces Burnside with Joseph Hooker as commander of the Army of the Potomac.
March 16, 1863 - Union general Ambrose E. Burnside is assigned command of the Department of the Ohio.
September 2, 1863 - Union Major General Ambrose E. Burnside liberates the city of Knoxville, Tennessee, from Confederate control.
April 25, 1864 - Union Major General Ambrose E. Burnside leads a reorganized and reinforced Ninth Corps from fighting in Tennessee back to the Army of the Potomac in Virginia.
July 30, 1864 - Union Major General Ambrose E. Burnside leads the Ninth Corps to defeat at the Battle of the Crater outside Petersburg. After the battle, Burnside is effectively relieved of his command.
April 15, 1865 - Union Major General Ambrose E. Burnside, once commander of the Army of the Potomac, resigns his volunteer commission.
April 4, 1866 - Ambrose E. Burnside is elected governor of Rhode Island and serves three one-year terms.
March 5, 1875 - Ambrose E. Burnside begins his first term in the U.S. Senate representing Rhode Island.
June 8, 1880 - Ambrose E. Burnside is reelected to the U.S. Senate representing Rhode Island.
September 13, 1881 - Ambrose E. Burnside dies of heart disease in Bristol, Rhode Island.
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YourLocalPlumber wrote: »We gotta wait for atleast one more month if we're lucky.
oXGeminiXo wrote: »I do agree we need more maps with only one planned for this month and only one releasing since the game launched I really hope that they can drop at least 2 more maps next month. I really don't want previous bf maps from non ww2 era games and I think the only ones I would be happy to see from previous bf games brought back would be from bf 1942/1943.
doctorrocktor wrote: »Well the road map is next week so we shall see.
ninjapenquinuk wrote: »doctorrocktor wrote: »Well the road map is next week so we shall see.
If there arent a couple of maps, excluding the one we know about, in the upcomming road map then i think its safe to assume BFV is on dodgy ground
they should be mixing all recent Battlefield titles in master chief collection style match making. seamless map rotation from bf4, bf1 and bf5 and if you fancy it, Hardline. at least that's a pipe dream of mine.
barnesalmighty2 wrote: »At this point I would be happy with a few cut and paste BF1 maps.
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I have a SiriusConnect Vehicle Tuner attached to my cars radio and have noticed something strange. It has 4 Sirius "bands" SR1, SR2, SR3, and SR4. Only SR4 seems to work, with the others all saying they need to be activated, even though they use the same tuner. Shouldn't all of the "bands" be active and working as they are part of the same tuner?
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Dan shares that his introverted nature is actually a plus when it comes to understanding and leading people in?an?inclusive?environment. He may not reflect quickly in the moment, but by listening carefully, he takes in and processes what another person is telling him. That's a useful skill when it comes to diversity and inclusion, he says, since it helps better understand what other people are thinking and where they're coming from.
Thriving in the Workplace
Director of Finance Jamien Jordan and Senior Manager of Human Resources Prisco Morelos discuss how the Management Leadership for?Tomorrow (MLT) Career Advancement Program experience shaped?how they think about leading at eBay. Jamien learned about the far-ranging?impact that managers with her skillset can have?on the people they lead. And for Prisco, hearing work challenges shared by other program participants helped him?reaffirm?that what makes him different can actually make him a stronger leader.
During the 12-week intensive program, Jamien and Prisco had the opportunity to connect with other minority managers, work with an executive coach and develop critical skill sets. The program not only helped them to expand their network of peers and advisors, but also provided a unique space for them to discuss leadership challenges and opportunities common within the Black and Hispanic and Latino communities. Both Jamien and Prisco are leveraging their MLT experience in ways that help to create a more diverse and inclusive culture at eBay.
Being Intentional In the Marketplace
As the son of an immigrant dad from Ghana and a mom from Indiana, VP & General Manager of Soft Goods Sam Bright shares how he and his team spotlight sellers from diverse backgrounds in order to reach buyers across the globe.?He talks about how eBay empowers small businesses and entrepreneurs to not just provide for their families, but also to drive social good in the world.
Sam says that diversity, inclusion and business can often intersect perfectly with philanthropy to drive optimal outcomes for the entire eBay community. Sam lived this truth through a unique partnership with Chicago-based, African-American artist, Hebru Brantley. Like Sam, Hebru's family was tragically impacted by breast cancer. When Hebru and eBay collaborated to sell one of Hebru's limited edition prints commemorating his mother and sister on International Women's Day, the prints sold out within hours, and much of the proceeds benefit breast cancer research.


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Questions and Answers
Here you can find all answers to any question you might have about (medical) abortion, contraceptives, STI's
Help me, I have an unwanted pregnancy, what can I do?
If you live in a country where it is permitted to have abortion safe and legally. Please go to http://www.womenonwaves.org/en/map/country and you can click on your country to find clinics If you live in a country where there is no access to safe and legal abortion. Please go to www.womenonweb. Read more »
What is a medical abortion?
A medical abortion uses a medicine or a combination of tablets to cause the non-surgical termination of an early pregnancy up until the 12th week of pregnancy. The safest, most effective type of medical abortion requires the use of two different pills. These medicines, called Mifepristone and… Read more »
Is it difficult to use Misoprostol by yourself?
No. You can take Misoprostol on your own. Using Misoprostol is no more complicated than using other medications. This website has clear instructions about how to use the drugs, what to expect, and when to go to a doctor. If you have questions about any step of the process, you can contact the… Read more »
How to use misoprostol (cytotec) to cause an abortion?
You will need 12 pills of misoprostol, 200 micrograms (mcg) each. To cause an abortion: Read more »
How can I get Misoprostol?
Instead of using Misoprostol alone it is much more effective (99%) to do a medical abortion with the use of a combination of Mifepriston and Misoprostol, these are available throug Women on Web (go to www.womenonweb.org and do the online consultation) However is some countries Misoprostol is… Read more »
Which brand of misoprostol should I use and can different brand names can be used together?
Misoprostol alone has the following brand names: Cytotec (200µg Misoprostol) Cyprostol Misotrol (Chili) Prostokos (25µg Misoprostol) (Brazil) Vagiprost (25µg Misoprostol) (Egypt) Misotac (Egypt, Ghana, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia) Mizoprostol (Nigeria) Misofar (Spain) Isovent (Kenya, Nepal… Read more »
Which type of pill containing Misoprostol is the most effective to cause an abortion?
All brands are effective. The most important thing is that the pills contain 200 mcg of misoprostol - should be indicated in the flyer that comes with the package. We advice taking cytotec, which is harder to find than arthrotec and oxaprost. If you can only find arthrotec or oxaprost you have to… Read more »
I cannot get Misoprostol. Could you please send them to me?
If you live in a country where there is no access to safe and legal abortion you can either: 1- Go to www.womenonweb.org, a on-line medical abortion referral service that provides help for women living where access is restricted. 2- If you live close to a country where abortion is permitted, you… Read more »
I am more than 12 weeks pregnant and can travel; where can I find clinics that can help?
Late abortions are available in the following countries: England Abortions up to 24 weeks of pregnancy BPAS At +44 121 4507700 Lines are open Monday - Friday 8am - 9pm Saturday - 8.30am - 6pm Sunday - 9.30 am - 2.30pm Marie Stopes Marie Stopes House 108 Whitfield Street London UK W1T 5BE Tel: +44… Read more »
Can Misoprostol be used if you have Chlamydia?
An infection with Chlamydia is one of the main causes of infertility and must be treated either before or during the use of Misoprostol. If it is not this can really increase the risk of infection for the woman using Misoprostol. A treatment for Chlamydia consists of taking doxycycline 100 mg 2… Read more »
Are there injections that could end my pregnancy?
The only injection that can successfully end a pregnancy is methotrexate. This medicine is not available in many countries where there is limited access to abortion. In some countries, especially in Latin America, pharmacists may offer women injections of hormones, oxytocin, or quinine to end a… Read more »
What is Methotrexate?
Methotrexate can be used to induce an abortion in combination with Misoprostol till 7 weeks (after 3 to 7 days you should take 4 tablets of 200 mcg Misoprostol under the tongue). However, Mifepriston (the abortion pill) is more effective, less toxic and has much less side effects than Methotrexate. Read more »
Do antibiotiocs have an effect on the contraceptive pill and/or Misoprostol?
Antibiotics can diminish the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill as it may cause diarrhea. If you must be on antibiotics it is recommended that you also use a condom during this time. Antibiotics have no influence on the effectiveness of Misoprostol. Read more »
Does Provera (a progesteron) help to induce an abortion?
No it does not. Provera does not contain a working substance to make the womb contract or stop the pregnancy another way. Read more »
How do you know if you are pregnant and how long you have been pregnant for?
Most women determine that they are pregnant if they are sexually active and have missed a period. Nausea, breast soreness, and fatigue are also common symptoms in early pregnancy. Ultrasound or pregnancy tests are the only ways to immediately be sure that a woman is pregnant. You can do a pregnancy… Read more »
How many weeks into your pregnancy can you do a medical abortion?
You can do a medical abortion at home until the 12th week of your pregnancy. Read more »
I've been pregnant for more than 12 weeks. Can I still use Misoprostol?
Misoprostol still works after 12 weeks of pregnancy but the chance of complications rapidly increases the more advanced the pregnancy is. 4% to 8% of women with second trimester pregnancies (after 12 weeks of pregnancy), who try to end their pregnancies with Misoprostol as described below, will… Read more »
I am 20 weeks pregnant; can I use Misoprostol?
Misoprostol should never be used after 20 weeks pregnancy. The fetus is able to live outside the woman's womb from 20 weeks on. After this period the use of Misoprostol can result in the birth of a living baby and the risk of complications is multiplied. This increase of complications concern the… Read more »
What if you are not pregnant but take the medicines anyway?
Your health will not be harmed if you are not pregnant but take the medicines anyway. However, you may still experience the common side effects of the medicines, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or a low fever for up to 24 hours. Read more »
What are hCG levels during pregnancy?
hCG levels in weeks from Last Menstrual Period : 3 weeks LMP: 5 - 50 mIU/ml 4 weeks LMP: 5 - 426 mIU/ml 5 weeks LMP: 18 - 7,340 mIU/ml 6 weeks LMP: 1,080 - 56,500 mIU/ml 7 - 8 weeks LMP: 7, 650 - 229,000 mIU/ml 9 - 12 weeks LMP: 25,700 - 288,000 mIU/ml 13 - 16 weeks LMP: 13,300 - 254,000 mIU/ml 17… Read more »
What if you have a RH - bloodtype?
Usually doctors advice women who have an (surgical) abortion or miscariage or delivery to take an injection with anti D globuline. The reason is that if the fetus has a positive bloodtype and if there is an exchange in blood the woman can make antibodies in her blood that can affect the next born… Read more »
When you should not do a medical abortion?
You should not use the medicines if: someone is forcing you to end your pregnancy. you are not sure about wanting to end your pregnancy. the first day of your last menstrual period was more than 12 weeks ago. you have an allergy to Misoprostol or prostaglandins you have one of the following… Read more »
What is a contraindication and how do you know if you have one?
Contraindications are conditions or situations might keep you from being able to safely use Mifepristone-Misoprostol. These are generally things that you will already know about yourself. Screening you for these contraindications on the internet is very similar to the screening process at a face-to Read more »
What is an ectopic pregnancy and how do you know you have one?
An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that grows outside the womb, usually in a fallopian tube. It is a life threatening situation because if the pregnancy grows too large it can cause the tube burst. This must always be treated with an operation or medicines. A medical abortion does not effect a… Read more »
Can I have an abortion if I have an IUD?
An IUD is a contraceptive, a small coil of about 3 cm inserted by a doctor into the womb to prevent pregnancy. If you have an intrauterine device (IUD), it is advised to have it removed before using the medicines. When the doctor does not want to take it out, you can do a medical abortion anyway Read more »
Why shouldn't you be alone when you do a medical abortion and what if you do it alone anyway?
You are strongly advised to use the medicines in the presence of someone you trust. However, if you choose to do the medical abortion alone, it is not necessarily hazardous. Make sure you are near a phone or some way of contacting medical professionals. You should consider telling someone (a… Read more »
Why should you be within 60 minutes of a hospital or first aid centre when you do the abortion?
It is absolutely necessary to be within one hour of help, in case you lose too much blood. This is also the case when a woman miscarries or gives birth. It is not necessary for you to live in an urban area to do a medical abortion. Almost all areas with internet access will also have a basic… Read more »
What painkillers can you use?
NSAID's like Ibuprofen, Diclofenac and Naproxen are the most effective painkiller against cramps. If you cannot obtain one of those, Paracetamol also helps. Please read the patient instructions of the painkillers you obtained to know the maximum doses you can use. Important! Because the Corona… Read more »
Can (homeopathic) medication that decreases menstrual pain be used with Misoprostol?
Because some of these medications might counter the contractions of the womb / uterus, which reduces the effectiveness of Misoprostol, we advise women to use general painkillers. NSAID's lije Ibuprofen, Diclofenac and naproxen are the most effective painkiller against cramps. If you cannot… Read more »
How should you use Misoprostol (cytotec)?
You will need 12 pills of misoprostol, 200 micrograms (mcg) each. To cause an abortion, put 4 pills of of 200 micrograms (in total 800 mcg) Misoprostol under your tongue for 30 minutes. Do not swallow the pills (at least until 30 minutes after putting the tablets under the tongue!!) After 3 hours… Read more »
Are there other ways to use the Misoprostol?
We strongly advise you to use Misoprostol under your tongue. This way, no remains of the pills can be found in the event that you need to go to a hospital. There are no blood tests that can show that you have taken Misoprostol, so there will be no way to prove that you tried to do an abortion. In… Read more »
Can you use Misoprostol if you are still breastfeeding?
It is better not to breastfeed during the first 5 hours after taking Misoprostol. It is best to throw away the milk produced in the first 5 hours. Read more »
Is it safe to have a medical abortion if you've already had one in the past?
Women are fertile for about 40 years. Some women need more than one abortion because for example contraception fails or some women cannot choose when to have sexual relations, or because contraception or information about it is inaccessible. 66 Having a safe abortion, or more than one safe… Read more »
Can I take part of the Misoprostol/Cytotec orally and part vaginally. Is this effective?
We strongly advice women to use Misoprostol under the tongue (dissolve under the tongue for 30 minutes and only swallow the pills after that). In this way, no remains of the pills can be found in the event that she may need to go to a hospital. She should not swallow it because this is much less… Read more »
Can you eat or drink while you are taking the medicines?
You should not drink any alcohol or use drugs, as it can affect your judgment. You can eat food and drink liquids as you normally would. However, as some women experience nausea from the misoprostol, you may want to eat lightly. Read more »
When will you start bleeding and how long will it last?
After using Misoprostol you should expect bleeding and cramps. Bleeding usually starts within four hours of using the first set of pills, but it sometimes starts later. For some women, the bleeding and cramping and also other side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, and… Read more »
Can you go to work while doing the abortion? For how long must you rest before returning to work?
It is best to take Misoprostol on the weekends or when you can rest for a bit. The bleeding usually starts 3-5 hours after the first dose. Bleeding should be heavy and during this heavy bleeding cramps may occur, for this reason it is not recommended that you go to work during treatment. As soon as… Read more »
I took the first dose of Misoprostol and started bleeding. Should I take the next doses?
Yes, you must take the next doses, despite the blood loss. Scientific research has proven that the advised dose increases the effectiveness of the treatment and reduces the number of incomplete abortions (i.e. tissue remains in the uterus), which means that no follow-up treatment is necessary. If… Read more »
How much and what colour is the blood loss?
The general rule is that fresh blood is red and old blood is brown. While having an abortion the woman should lose a lot of red blood. Women that are insecure about the amount or colour of blood should go to see a doctor / hospital to make an ultrasound and be sure the abortion has been completed. Read more »
Can you see the products of the abortion (placenta, embryo, blood) and what should you do with them?
Most of the time women can see blood and tissue in their sanitary napkin or in the toilet. The (very small) embryo is usually passed within this blood and tissue in such a way that it goes unnoticed by the woman. However, it is possible that you might see the (very small) embryo. Depending on the… Read more »
What are the side effects of Misoprostol?
The medical abortion normally causes side effects such as pain and cramping, as well as bleeding accompanied by the passage of blood clots and tissue. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, and hot flashes or fever may also occur. A fever that starts soon after Misoprostol administration… Read more »
I've used Misoprostol a few days ago and I'm still in a lot of pain. Is this normal?
If the treatment was successful, you should no longer have any pain, just blood loss. A lot of pain after a few days could mean that the uterus is not completely empty, the abortion is incomplete, and there is a problem. The only way to check this is to get an ultrasound. It is very important that… Read more »
I've used Misoprostol but the pregnancy test is still positive. What should I do?
Sometimes, pregnancy test are still positive 3 or 4 weeks after the abortion, because the hormones are still in the blood. The only way to make sure whether you are still pregnant or not is to have an ultrasound. If that is not possible, we advise you to repeat the pregnancy test after one or two… Read more »
What is a complete, successful abortion and how do you know you've had one?
A complete abortion means that the body has expelled all the products of pregnancy (blood, tissue, embryo) and there is no need for surgery (vacuum aspiration) afterwards. The only way to make sure that you've had a complete abortion is to have an ultrasound 10 days or a negative pregnancy test… Read more »
How do you know if you have complications and what should you do?
If performed in the first 10 weeks, a medical abortion carries a very small risk of complications, as she is prepared on it, while women can have a miscarriage everywhere like working in the field!. This risk is even less as when a woman has a miscarriage. A doctor can easily treat these problems. Read more »
How do you know if you have a post-abortion infection?
Infections following medical abortions are very rare. If you feel weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever that lasts more than 24 hours or is higher than 100.4 F/ 38 C, pain in your belly, if your belly feels sore or tender, if you bleed a lot or for a long time, or if you have vaginal… Read more »
How do you know if you have an incomplete abortion?
An incomplete abortion is an abortion that has only been partially successful. The pregnancy has ended— no fetus will develop, but your body has only expelled part of the tissue and products of pregnancy. If you have prolonged bleeding, too much bleeding (much more than a regular menstrual period… Read more »
What is a curettage/vacuum aspiration and is it necessary after medical abortion?
Vacuum aspiration (MVA)is a surgical intervention to remove the contents of the uterus. Sometimes this treatment is necessary if there are complications after medical abortion or spontaneous miscarriage. However in some countries doctors are accustomed to performing a curettage even though it… Read more »
Can Misoprostol be detected in a blood test?
Misoprostol disappears from the blood after 12 hours, and it does not show up in a normal blood test even if you have the test a few hours after taking misoprostol. Read more »
How do you know if you have a continuing pregnancy?
Continuing pregnancy is a pregnancy that continues to develop even after the use of Mifepristone and Misoprostol. In this case, the abortion has failed completely and the woman remains pregnant. Even if you bleed, you can still have a continuing pregnancy. Bleeding does not mean that you have had a… Read more »
What are the chances that the fetus will be malformed if you have an ongoing pregnancy?
If you have an ongoing pregnancy after using Misoprostol, the risk of having a baby with fetal malformations is increased. However, this risk is very small, less than 10 in 1000. If possible, we advise women with ongoing pregnancies to undergo surgical or medical abortions to terminate the… Read more »
Do you need to have an ultrasound after doing a medical abortion?
If you do not have symptoms of a complication, it is not necessary to have an ultrasound after a medical abortion. By having an ultrasound you can determine whether the pregnancy has ended even a few days after the abortion, especially if you are unsure whether the abortion was successful. You can… Read more »
Do you require psychological counseling after you have had an abortion?
Most women do not need any psychological help after an abortion. Feelings of regret after abortion are rare. Indeed, the most common emotional response after abortion is relief. Transient feelings of guilt, sadness, or loss are common but most women can overcome negative feelings that might affect… Read more »
What are the risks?
Many illegal abortions are unsafe and are carried out without proper information, resulting in women getting infections or other complications. Because women often don't dare to go to the hospital, treatments are often too late. Therefore, it is important to follow our instructions carefully… Read more »
How long will it take before Misoprostol will have effect and for how long will symptoms (bellyache, nausea, blood loss etc.) last?
In most cases Misoprostol will have an effect within 4 hours and you will start getting cramps and bleeding. The symptoms (pain, blood loss, nausea, diarroea, etc.) can last for up to 12 hours but should diminish when the abortion is complete. (see for complete instructions www.womenonwaves.org… Read more »
I used Misoprostol, there was some blood loss but not that much, has the abortion been successful?
It is very difficult to determine whether an abortion has been successful and complete. The only way to make sure is to have an ultrasound. You could tell the doctor that you think you had a miscarriage. You could also take a pregnancy test after 3 weeks. Should you still be pregnant, then you can… Read more »
I used Misoprostol; bleeding is like during menstruation. Should I go to the hospital?
You do not have to go to a hospital, but you should get an ultrasound or do a pregnancy test after 3 weeks to make sure the abortion was successfull. You could say that you think you had a miscarriage. (If you used the tablets vaginally, you first have to check carefully with your fingers deep… Read more »
Can you get pregnant again immediately after using Misoprostol?
Yes. You must immediately start taking precautions. For contraceptive methods please go to www.womenonwaves.org/article-380-en.html Read more »
Does medical abortion increase the risk of breast cancer?
No, having an induced abortion does not increase a woman's chance of developing breast cancer. Read more »
How long must you wait before starting to have sexual intercourse again after the abortion?
It is best to wait 4-7 days after taking the Misoprostol to have sexual relations. Right after the abortion, the cervix might be slightly open, and there is a greater risk of infection if you have sexual relations during this time. It is normal to have irregular light bleeding for up to two weeks… Read more »
Is a medical abortion dangerous?
Medical abortions performed in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy have a very low risk of complications. This risk is the same as when a woman has a natural miscarriage. These problems can easily be treated by a doctor. Out of of every 100 women that do medical abortions, 2 or 3 women have to go to a… Read more »
Will you be able to get pregnant and have children after a medical abortion?
A medical abortion does not affect your ability to conceive or bear a child in the future. In fact, if you do not want to become pregnant at this time, it is important to start using contraceptives as soon as you start having sexual relations again. Read more »
When can you get pregnant again after having a medical abortion?
Although it may be several weeks after your abortion before you get your menstruation again, you could ovulate in the first week or two after your abortion, which means you could get pregnant right away. If you do not want to become pregnant right away, it is very important to start using… Read more »
How can you prevent a future unwanted pregnancy?
About 85% of sexually active women who do not use contraceptives become pregnant within a year. A woman can become pregnant while breastfeeding, from about 10 days after childbirth, and even during her menstruation. Withdrawal of the penis prior to ejaculation and periodic abstinence does not… Read more »
Where can I buy the abortion pill (RU 486, mifepristone, mifeprex, mifegyne, Zacafemyl)?
RU 486 (the abortion pill, Mifepristone, Mifegyne, Mifeprex, Zacafemyl)) is registered in some countries, (see map) but cannot be bought at a pharmacy or drug store with the exception of India, China, Nepal and Bangladesh
If you live in a country where there is no access to safe and legal… Read more »
Do I have an infection?
Do I have an infection? A fever could indicate that you have an infection. If you have a fever, we advise you to go see a doctor as soon as possible. It is also very important that you have an ultrasound made to check whether there the abortion was complete and there are no remains in the uterus. Read more »
I've tried Misoprostol but had no or very little blood loss. Did the treatment work?
If you still do not bleed and you are positive that you were pregnant, then you either have an ectopic pregnancy or a continuing pregnancy. You should have an ultrasound. You could tell the doctor that you think you had a miscarriage. If you experience complications such as fever, faintness, or… Read more »


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Matheny going with hot bats in Cards' lineup
CHICAGO -- A hot topic surrounding the Cardinals on the young season has been their relatively cool bats. A nine-run output Wednesday in Milwaukee and a five-run game against the Cubs on Friday has somewhat brightened the offensive outlook, and previously struggling veterans Allen Craig and Jhonny Peralta have broken out of their season-long slumps with hot streaks the past week.
Some veterans still have yet to turn it around. Peter Bourjos is mired in a 1-for-19 slump and hasn't been in the starting lineup the past six games, including Saturday. Second baseman Mark Ellis started the season on the disabled list and is 4-for-33 (.121) with no extra-base hits since making his 2014 debut on April 15.
As a result, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny has been riding a hot Jon Jay in center field while Bourjos sits, and the recently recalled Greg Garcia made his second start Saturday in place of Ellis.
"It's difficult for Ellis, it's difficult for [Daniel] Descalso moving to the outfield, it's difficult for Peter Bourjos -- I mean all these guys," Matheny said. "They want to play and they show up here -- and rightfully so -- frustrated that they're not in there. That's part of being a competitor. They don't want to show up here and not be able to put their piece in.
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The Cardinals have been hovering around .500 for the better part of the young season, forcing Matheny to play matchups and the hot hands. He also wants his young players to get consistent playing time after they're called up from the Minors, but cautioned that in the long run his veterans will do the heavy lifting this season.
"I want to go with the guys that we think right now, right this minute, this at-bat, are going to give us the best chance," Matheny said. "And in the longer term, we see that absolutely being a chance for Peter Bourjos, and he has to get opportunities and that's our responsibility to try to get those for him.
"We bring these guys up when they're feeling good and they've got a nice feel at the plate," Matheny continued. "You really want to give them a chance and right now with Mark still trying to find his stride and us offensively still trying to find ours -- we'll throw somebody in there who's had a nice feel at the plate, maybe he can spark something for us."


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***I have a new obsession...It comes in the form of a crunchy cookie that when dipped in coffee becomes one of the most decadent bits of deliciousness that I could imagine. What is this, you say? Biscotti, of course!!
I posted a recipe for Dreamy Coconut Biscotti back a few weeks ago, that really was the stuff that dreams are made of...haha. I wanted to try another biscotti recipe, and this one for Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti sounded amazing for two reasons:
#1. I recently purchased a big bag of the most beautiful whole hazelnuts that I needed just the right recipe for.
#2. Chocolate - That's the best reason I can think of to make anything!
In one bite of this heavenly biscotti, you might get equal parts crunchy goodness from the hazelnuts, and equal parts gooey goodness from the chocolate morsels. Like any good biscotti, they are incredibly crunchy on their own, but when dipped into your favorite coffee, they become the perfect consistency. They have the most fantastic hazelnutty flavor, too.
I found this recipe over at Fresh From the Oven. She took Martha Stewart's recipe and made a few of her own changes. The only change that I made was in the size of the biscotti cookies. Instead of three smaller logs, I made one larger one. Because of this, I did have to bake mine a good bit longer to make sure that they were baked all the way through.
Be careful...You might just become biscotti-obsessed too if you make these!!
Bon Appetit!!***
Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti
adapted and modified from Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook
2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 cups(about 8 ounces) blanched hazelnuts
2 cups semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 eggwhite for glaze (optional), at room temperature
Sanding sugar (or granulated)for sprinkling (optional)
Preheat oven to 350F. Line two large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a food processor, pulse the flour, cocoa,baking soda,salt, 2 cups of chocolate morsels and hazelnuts, until chocolate chunks and hazelnuts are the size of peas. *if you don't have a food processor, coarsely chop the nuts and chocolate and sieve the flour.
In a bowl of electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat the whole eggs, and granulated sugar until the mixture holds a ribbon-like trail on the surface for a few seconds when you raise the whisk.
Switch to the paddle attachment. With mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture. When it's well combined, add in the nuts and chocolate and stir by hand, using a large spatula.
Martha Stewart's proper way:
Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface, and divide into 3 equal pieces. Shape each pieces into an 18 inch log. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. With the palm of your hand, gently press the logs to flatten slighlt. Brush egg wash over logs. Sprinkle with sanding sugar if using.
Mandy's lazy not messy way:
Using the spatula as a guide, drop the dough by spoonful into a 2.5-inches wide and 18-inches long log directly onto the parchment paper. Slightly flatten it to 1/2-inch thick. Leave 2 inches space between logs.*** Brush eggwash over logs. Sprinkle with granulated sugar, if using.
Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until logs are just firm to the touch, 20-24 minutes. Transfer baking sheets to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
When the logs are cool enough to handle, use a serrated knife to cut biscotti log on the diagonal, into 1/4-inch thick, or if you like, 3/4-inch thick (which is more durable to be send off as care package.
Place a wire rack on a large rimmed baking sheet. Arrange slices, cut sides down on the rack.Bake until biscottis are firm to the touch and completely dry. 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove pans from the oven;Let biscottis cool completely on the rack. They can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. I keep them in the freezer when I don't feel like sharing with others. They can be kept there for months.


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I've been listening to Marie Hines for years now, and what's more, I'm proud to say that I have contributed in a small way to her success by writing bios for her past three releases. I've been so impressed with the young Nashville singer/songwriter's bright, blushing melodies from the beginning, but her newest effort, a collection of love songs called The Tide and the Sea, is as bold and mercurial as I have ever seen her, and I cannot praise it enough.
The Tide and the Sea begins briskly, a crisp breeze fluttering through spring grass, playful and steady. "My Love Will Never Fail You," the expansive, glittering single, makes confident declarations on the origins of love with lyrics like, "I don't believe in chance. I think it's the choice we make, and I choose you for the rest of my days," its melody expanding into broad, undulating layers of a soaring orchestral spectrum. "In My Arms," co-written with fellow Nashville songwriter Justin Halpin, is a richly textured, sanguine tune with a spirited rhythm. The golden, ebullient "Always Been You," another Justin Halpin co-write, boasts the title lyric – "You be the tide; I'll be the sea. The rise or fall brings you home to me, brings you home to me. It's always been you, love." – and acts as the magnetic, whimsical cornerstone of Marie's silvery tunes.
"Forever Falling for You," co-written with Justin Tam of Nashville folk band Humming House, is a glowing, ethereal track with lyrics warm and hopeful: "We'll build a house someday; we'll build a home in the meantime." And the lilting, dramatic "Forever Mine," co-written with Justin Halpin and featuring background vocals by Marie's new fiancé Ben Ringel of Nashville blues band The Delta Saints, swells and diminishes in arresting, elegant strokes, closing the album with an exultant, richly resonant ballad of halcyon love, repeating the chorus: "Oh my love, my life, always you and I, steady as we rise; be forever mine."
Listen to the new single on Spotify, and look for the love song EP, The Tide and the Sea, on 02/12/13. I highly recommend her past work as well, Worth the Fight and HeartCrash in particular, and for more info about Marie, see http://www.mariehines.com.


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By Sarah Turner and V. Phani Kumar, MarketWatch
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — Stocks in Asia advanced Thursday, with Japanese shares rising amid an improved economic outlook and some strong earnings reports, while the Hong Kong market climbed as traders returned after a holiday-extended weekend.
Japan's Nikkei Stock Average (NIKKEI:JP:NIK) rose 0.5%, South Korea's Kospi (KOREA:KR:180721) inched up 0.2% and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 (S&P:AU:XJO) gained 0.7% for its highest finish since Sept. 8, 2008, a week before Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy filing.
Mainland Chinese and Taiwanese markets remained closed for the week.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index (HONG:HK:HSI) climbed 0.9% to start the Year of the Snake on an upbeat note. Read: What might bite in the Year of the Snake?
Peugeot's optimism may not be justified
The French car maker's management is upbeat despite a $6.74 billion loss last year.
Andrew Sullivan, head of trading at Kim Eng Securities, said investors in Hong Kong were playing catch up after the recent holidays, attributing more than 100 points of the Hang Seng's 198.09-point advance during the session to that theme.
Banks and property developers were notably higher, with heavyweight HSBC Holdings PLC (HKG:HK:5) rising 1.5% and Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (HKG:HK:1398) (OTC:IDCBY) higher by 2.5%.
China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. (HKG:HK:688) (OTC:CAOVY) rose 2.5%, and China Resources Land Ltd. (HKG:HK:1109) (OTC:CRBJY) climbed 3.3%.
Deal news was also lending a hand in Hong Kong, with energy major Cnooc Ltd. (HKG:HK:883) (NYS:CEO) climbing 1.9% after it received approval from U.S. regulators for its $15 billion acquisition of Canada's Nexen Inc. .
In other merger-and-acquisition-related moves, Alumina Ltd. (ASX:AU:AWC) jumped 7.5% in Sydney after Citic Resources Ltd. (HKG:HK:1205) (OTC:CTJHF) announced it will take a 13% stake in the firm for 452 million Australian dollars ($468 million). Shares of Citic Resources gained 0.9% in Hong Kong.
Also helping the Australian share market, Rio Tinto Ltd. (ASX:AU:RIO) (NYS:RIO) climbed 2.3% ahead of its earnings report, while rival miner BHP Billiton Ltd. (ASX:AU:BHP) (NYS:BHP) gained 2.6%.
Tokyo eyes earnings, Bank of Japan
Earnings gave some impetus to the Tokyo market, with brewer Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. (TKS:JP:2502) (OTC:ASBRF) jumping 5.8% after posting a record fiscal-year profit.
Yokohama Rubber Co. (TKS:JP:5101) (OTC:YORUY) surged 12.3% after reporting its fiscal-year net profit more than doubled to ¥32.6 billion.
Japan's economy, meanwhile, remained in a recession during the last quarter of 2012, data released on Thursday showed. The country chalked up a third straight quarter of contraction, with gross domestic product shrinking 0.1%, missing economist forecasts for a 0.1% rise. Read: Japan's economy contracts for 3rd-straight quarter.
Sullivan at Kim Eng Securities said that last year's dispute between China and Japan over a group of islands in the East China Sea — which led to the boycotting of some Japanese products by Chinese consumers — was still weighing on the Japanese economy.
Additionally, "it will take some time for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's policies to have an impact," he said. Abe has put the Bank of Japan under pressure to introduce fresh monetary policies to boost the economy and curb deflation.
GDP is a lagging indicator, however, and the Bank of Japan offered a more upbeat assessment of the Japanese economy after its monthly policy meeting Thursday. The bank upgraded its economic assessment for February to say that the economy appears to have stopped weakening.
As expected, the Bank of Japan also kept its overnight call rate unchanged at its current ultra-low level and stuck to its previously-announced plan to increase the size of its asset purchases to ¥101 trillion yen by the end of the year. Read: Bank of Japan stands pat, says economy bottoming.
After the meeting, the dollar reached 93.48 yen, little changed from the ¥93.42 recorded in late North American trading on Wednesday. Read: Dollar trims loss vs. yen amid G-7 confusion.
In South Korean trading, Kia Motors Corp. (KRX:KR:000270) (OTC:KIMTF) climbed 0.2%, while affiliate Hyundai Motor Co. (KRX:KR:005380) (OTC:HYMTF) ended flat.


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Govan recently announced his partnership with Charvel and described one of the sticking points about the prototypes: "Different bridge—that's all I'm saying." Photo by Kris Claerhout
By definition, an aristocrat is a member of a "government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class." The chops-heavy trio of guitarist Guthrie Govan, bassist Bryan Beller, and drummer Marco Minnemann could be easily voted into office if the main issues were musicality, a progressive approach to instrumentals, and overall ability to create face-melting solos.
With Culture Clash, the group members (now with some road time under their belts) sound more comfortable and more willing to trust each other musically. " We're happier with this album," Beller says. "The material, we feel, is more cohesive as a band. We like the sound of it better. The first one was done so quickly we didn't really know what we had on our hands because we were such a new band." Although this album wasn't recorded at a leisurely pace, it was recorded with a focus and a level of comfort that was missing from the Aristocrats' self-titled debut.
"Spending some time on the road gives you a heightened sense of freedom. The idea that you can really write whatever you want," Govan mentions. With three virtuoso musicians, the urge to push the boundaries—not only technically, but also stylistically—can be hard to resist. "It could be as difficult as you want, or as silly as you want, or come from any absurd stylistic starting point," Govan continues. "It will still sound like this band by the time we finish with it." We caught up with Govan and Beller after the opening night of their summer tour to discuss their approach to composition, working out some hellbilly riffs, and if they've ever wrote something that was too hard.
How did the sessions differ from the first album?
Beller: Honestly, it was about our surroundings. First of all, we worked with a comfortable, familiar engineer, someone I have done three or four records with and he mixed our first record, although he didn't record it. Second, we did it in Nashville, where I live, as opposed to all of us meeting in Chicago. I had the home-base advantage, I feel comfortable there, and I can have people staying at my house. Then there's the aspect that Guthrie, Marco, and I all knew each other better for this second record. Even though we had the same amount of time, it didn't feel nearly as frenzied when we were in the studio. The first one was just crazy.
How did the last tour help in developing your group rapport for this album?
Govan: More than anything else, it gives you a heightened sense of freedom. The idea that you can really write whatever you want. It could be as difficult as you want, or as silly as you want, or come from any absurd stylistic starting point. It will still sound like this band by the time we finish with it. I think the strength of our personalities and how we interact with each other is such a big part of the sound. It doesn't have to be genre specific or anything like that.
Was the pre-production process particularly challenging considering your busy schedules as sidemen?
Govan: If you have my life, you don't really have the luxury of setting aside time. It's more like "When do you eat?" When you're on tour, you eat when food presents itself. When you write, and there's a window, you have to seize it. I certainly had a very, very hectic period in my life going on while we were trying to write material. To some extent, I had to force myself when I saw a window of opportunity whether I liked it or not. The good element of that is that my contributions were all completely fresh and written specifically for this band, apart from the two-bar riff in "Culture Clash," which I'd been sitting on for a couple of years and didn't know what to do with. It was helpful to me to now have some idea of what this band sounds like and what everyone's strengths are and be able to imagine roughly what kind of thing would sound good when we got together and played it.
Beller: I actually wrote a song about how difficult it was to find time to write the songs for the record. That's what "Living the Dream" is about. I require time at home away from everyone else. I can't really write on the road. Well, it's not that I can't, it's just more difficult to do it. I wrote a little bit of "Cocktail Umbrellas" while on the road but it's much easier for me to do it at home.
When you present the demos to the other band members, how much are the arrangements fleshed out?
Beller: There's tweaking, but I wouldn't say there's too many changes to the arrangement. The songs are arranged when we come in. The form is pretty set. Now, tone, stylistic things, and being individual musicians who can put their stamp on it, that all comes in the studio just by the nature of being who we are. We produce our own songs, so on Marco's tunes he's in there asking for a little more of this or that—same thing with Guthrie. Everybody has a unique style of doing it, which is interesting.
Guthrie, how did the title track evolve? The counterpoint intro is particularly interesting.
Govan: The whole theme of that song is that guitar riff at the beginning. Some version of that is running through a sizeable percentage of the tune. The general idea was to have jarring and very different contexts for that riff to appear in. It was kind of a loose hint to the term "Culture Clash." Almost like this riff going to different countries and experiencing different things. The more Hendrix-sounding, funky version of that riff was probably the starting point. Then you could probably imagine from that if you're trying to make that riff different you might try a more muted, clean tone thing. The bass counterpoint seemed like a good way to start it because it seemed like it would confuse people. I don't think that bass part really makes any sense on its own. If you remove the guitar track from that you think, "Why is the bass playing in those places?" Quite counter-intuitive, I hope. But put the two together and you get this interweaving. Later on in the song, the idea was that the riff would reveal itself in a more obvious fashion. The guitar part is definitely the backbone of the tune.
When you're working on a tune, do the guitar and bass parts come simultaneously?
Govan: Usually, these days I try to write the bass and guitar parts concurrently. So I will sit there in my grubby little room swapping between guitar and bass on a four-bar basis and let the two parts affect each other. I'll think, "Now that the bass part is doing this, does the guitar need to do that?" Then I'll go back to the guitar and play a different version. Bass lines are quite a big part of what makes a tune work for me. I've never been one of those people who write a self-contained guitar melody and then make the bass plug through root notes. I love the idea that the bass can be melodic as well. Just listen to James Jamerson or Paul McCartney and you will hear how melodic a bass part can be. It doesn't just have to add meat. I try to do some of these things.


text: IT'S BAAACK! Contrary to some industry murmuring, Fashion's Night Out will be back in 2012. The shopping extravaganza is expected to reveal today that it will return for a fourth time in the U.S. and globally next September. The exact day is still being determined, as it hinges on the final dates for New York Fashion Week — expected to be set by next month — but given that Thursday seems to be the preferred night, FNO will likely take place on Sept. 6 or Sept. 13. "Fashion's Night Out has become an important event for the industry, and after each FNO, we look back and reflect on the participation and activity," said Steven Kolb, chief executive officer of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, which collaborates on the night with American Vogue, NYC & Co. and the City of New York. More than 250 cities are expected to participate next year. "There is real value in it," Kolb added. Stores will be able to begin registering in the spring, and updates and further information on the next shopping night will be available on fashionsnightout.com and via Facebook and Twitter.


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Female Puppets and Eunuchs
Why can't a woman be more like a man?
The question seemed innocent enough in 1964. As sung by Henry Higgins, the lovesick Victorian professor in My Fair Lady, social class was changeable -- just a matter of tweaking accent and costume -- but the gender divide was completely inscrutable. Four decades later the question is still being asked, but with a different twist. Now it usually means "Shouldn't a woman be more like a man?" The frustration is still there, now torqued with unfulfilled expectations.
Like Higgins, most of us don't realize that we think of male as the standard, and of female as a version of this base model -- with just a few optional features added on. We have come to expect that there should be no real differences between the sexes. But the science that's emerging upends the notion that male and female are interchangeable, symmetrical, or the same. To put this book's question plainly, with what we know about the psychology, neuroscience, and economics of people's choices and behavior -- fields that have exploded with amazing findings in the last ten years alone -- how reasonable is it to expect that a woman be more like a man? And how likely is it for a man to be like a woman? This time, it's more about describing what is, than why can't, or shouldn't, because the expectation that male is the starting point seems to have led us astray.
The assumption that female is just a slightly different shade of male was perfectly captured by the predicament the Sesame Street team found itself in when trying to invent a cast of characters for its popular preschool television show. In 2006 The New York Times reported how Sesame Street's producers had long been stymied in creating a female lead puppet out of the anxiety that any girl-like features would play into stereotypes. "If Cookie Monster was a female character, she'd be accused of being anorexic or bulimic," said the show's executive producer. Others on the team agreed that if Elmo were female she'd be seen as ditzy. Especially after the indignant reaction to the Muppet Show's Miss Piggy, it just seemed safest to reflect the common assumption that male was the default setting for both sexes. Male puppets -- whether flightless birds, hairy monsters, or earnest little boys -- were not really male, but generically human. But any female puppets would be viewed as deviant, or as having girl-specific traits. As a result, it took thirty-seven years after Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and Elmo were created for the show's producers to come up with Abby Cadabby, a high-spirited puppet with magical powers and a feminine aesthetic. Her distinctly female persona was a sign that people were beginning to relax about gender, but it still made the news.
I had little idea of how touchy it was when I proposed to combine two areas of personal and professional interest -- extreme or distinctive male traits and women's occupational choices -- in a book about men, women, and work. The plan was to profile several unusual men at least twenty years after they'd had problems as children to see what had become of them. Their stories would contrast with those of gifted women with every chance of success. The human stories were compelling, but then so was the science underlying their experiences. Trying to make sense of their stories was how I entered the politically charged world of sex differences, where, as it turned out, almost everyone I would encounter had already taken sides. Along the way, I discovered that sex differences not only colored my work, but had likely affected my own choices. As in Higgins' song, I started to wonder about myself, my female colleagues and other women I knew, "Why do they do everything their mothers do? Why don't they grow up like their fathers instead?"
I'd had every opportunity. In 1973, at the age of sixteen, I worked for my father. In those years he was a garment manufacturer's agent and for two summer months we companionably drove around rural Québec in his wood-paneled station wagon, the back loaded with a dozen navy sample bags filled with women's uniforms and sleepwear, each bag the size of a fridge and weighing about seventy-five pounds. With new respect I discovered the labor that financed our suburban, middle-class life. His years on the road eventually put three kids through college, my mother through graduate school, and would underwrite his own transition to a successful law career. The work was often lonely and physically exhausting, and like many work landscapes at the time, it was 99 percent male.
By then I was sure that a women could and would do any job a man could. In The Second Sex, Simone de Beauvoir had laid it all out: biology was not destiny. "One is not born, but rather becomes a woman." There was no such thing as a maternal instinct -- humans were not like animals with observable, fixed habits, like rutting deer or baboons who flashed their pink behinds. We were above all that. As humans, we were "forever in a state of change, forever becoming," an existentialist take that certainly matched my sixteen-year-old worldview. So women could be defined by their current situation and their possibilities, but that was it. If there was a healthy demand for nurses' smocks and peignoir sets, it was because society defined women as caregivers and sex objects. But soon all this would change. Of course, I knew nothing about the gulf between this feminist classic and the particulars of the writer's own life, how de Beauvoir allowed herself to be treated by Sartre, not as an equal, but more as an enabler and procurer of pretty young women, some of them as young as I was at the time. But that wouldn't have mattered. What happened in the forties and fifties was history. This was now.
Coming of age at the cusp of second-wave feminism, my expectations diverged sharply from those of previous generations. Unlike the women who matured during the Depression, I counted on an education and a career, not just a job. And like my friends, I didn't think getting married and pregnant was a sufficient future plan. It was precisely the one that had trapped our mothers. In 1963 Betty Friedan had shredded the idyll of postwar domesticity in The Feminine Mystique, portraying suburban housewives as burdened by endless chores, whiny children, and an unnamed, enveloping anomie. These were the original desperate housewives, and Friedan's strident demand that women reject that scenario was not just hot air. "We swallowed it whole," recalled my mother, who had married at nineteen and then spent the next eighteen years at home "wiping the same stretch of counter over and over." (According to the sociologist Juliet Schor, a middle-class mother of three did an average of fifty-three hours of housework a week in 1973.) Galvanized by Friedan, Gloria Steinem, and others, that 1973 summer, my mother started a graduate degree. All her friends were doing the same, returning to jobs they had before they married, or seeking professional training that would allow them to work for pay.
There were other signs of a major societal attitude shift. The birth-control pill had been legal since 1969 in Canada, and some of my high school friends were already on it. A robust postwar economy had launched our sense of infinite possibility, but The Pill boosted it skyward, along with the idealism and individualism of the Vietnam era. None of us expected to have our aspirations curtailed by pregnancy or marriage -- or to have anyone tell us what kind of work we should or could do. The Female Eunuch had just been published, and I was an instant convert to Germaine Greer's lusty prose. Women were conditioned to have the characteristics of a castrate, she wrote, listing passivity, plumpness, timidity, languor, delicacy, and preciousness as the female virtues that were lauded by men, and thus obediently emulated by women. "The new assumption behind the discussion of the body is that everything that we may observe could be otherwise," she wrote. Her italics captured the self-assurance of the era -- and its hopefulness. Everything was mutable. If only women rejected their conditioned roles by refusing to be men's handmaids, by avoiding "menial" jobs like teaching or nursing, and by abandoning the clothes, cosmetics, and even the household appliances that enslaved them, it could be a different world. The assumption was that men had it made; they were the standard, the ones to be emulated. Only when women dumped their female personae and took on men's roles would they truly be equal. It was true that many women in my family and social circle were plump, but I didn't know any who were remotely passive, delicate, timid, or languorous. Still, the idea of a complete overhaul had appeal.
Feminism, along with the sixties zeitgeist, had instilled a powerful belief in the freedom of choice. Behind the cultural facade, we were equal to, if not the same as, men. And once artificial barriers came down, many women assumed we'd lead similar lives. In fact, more progress had been made in my generation than in the previous 150 years, during which American women struggled -- but failed -- to have the same constitutional rights as had been granted to former slaves. Having been lucky enough to have been born when I was, I benefited from the hard-won achievements of second-wave feminism. Enforced domesticity didn't come crashing in on me at the age of twenty. I simply took it for granted that my views had as much value as any man's, and that I had the same rights to education and employment, to vote, to own property, and to decide if and when I'd have children. That I took these truths to be self-evident proved how far women and society had traveled in a short time.
Still, it never occurred to me that women would choose to do this kind of work, the work my father did for years. Sure, his earnings amply supported a family of five. But hoisting sample bags, working alone on the road, and only rarely seeing his family and friends? I mean, how many women would really want to?
What women want,...
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I am working on a better Memrise list for (Sinophone initially and later Anglophone) beginners that addresses the concerns / suggestions raised by JR in the other thread.
The work-in-progress lists are available at;
Chinese - "通用希腊语高频词汇" http://www.memrise.com/course/136782/
English - "Frequent NT Greek words" http://www.memrise.com/course/135672/
To be flexible for beginners (and people using school / public computers where they can't install a Greek IME) I am giving the vocab learning lists maximum flexibility for input methods. That has raised a number of issues:Jonathan Robie wrote:It requires you to get your accents and breathing marks right, which is good practice, but might be overwhelming for beginners.
(1) What are the most common keyboard layouts for inputing Greek? Is there a de facto industry standard? My end goal is that I want to let users from a number of typing backgrounds input "transliterated" Greek on computers where the Greek IME is not installed (and they don't have the right to install an IME).
(2) Is there a non-labourious way to go from "ἀγαθός" to "ἀγαθός _ἀγαθός _ἀγαθος _αγαθός _αγαθός _αγαθος"? And from "ἀγαπάω ἀγαπῶ ἀγαπᾶν" to "ἀγαπάω _ἀγαπάω _ἀγαπαω _αγαπάω _αγαπάω _αγαπαω _ἀγαπῶ _ἀγαπω _αγαπῶ _αγαπω _ἀγαπᾶν _ἀγαπαν _αγαπᾶν _αγαπαν"
Also I am arranging the glosses to have a reasonable degree of flexibility and a choice of common variants that can be inputed severally or in a number of combinations.Jonathan Robie wrote:Near synonyms and synonyms may have English glosses that are indistinguishable. I find it aggravating when it asks for a word that means 'send' and I give it one, but not the one it was thinking about. This is only a problem for a relatively small number of words.
Is there a readily available way to get from "sin, crime" to "sin, crime _sin _crime _crime, sin"?