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Stein saw promise in the Universal Studios tour when others did not, and incorporated jolts and flourishes that became known as ‘JayBangs.’

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Naming a new CEO seemed to provide the jolt the company needed, as it came about two weeks after the stock had closed at a 30-year low.

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For months, Jessica Newman has jolted awake gasping in the darkness at 5 a.m., just as she did on Jan. 8.

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AFP reporters there saw people fleeing offices and homes after the sudden jolt.

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Ryan Tracy downplayed the vehicle crash, describing it as “more of a jolt” while noting Carrillo was driving at less than 10 miles per hour.

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