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jQuery: Adopt orphans plugin
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adoptOrphans.js
// Plugin for removing orphans from pieces of text.
// Inspired by http://www.learningjquery.com/2008/07/three-quick-ways-to-avoid-widows
// Author: Jason Landry
// Web: http://inkbase.com
(function( $ ){
$.fn.adoptOrphans = function() {
this.each(function() {
var result = '';
var array = $(this).html().split(' ');
var lWord = array.pop();
result = array.join(' ') + ' ' + lWord;
$(this).html(result);
});
};
})( jQuery );
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