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It Just Might Work: Ethical consumerism
Sayaka Matsuoka
It all started about two months ago.
I was talking to my fiancé about some article I read about Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon, when he went off.
"I hate Jeff Bezos!" he exclaimed. "No one should ever make that much money, ever."
And it's true.
Earlier this year, Bezos topped Forbes' list of world billionaires for the second year in a row, coming in at a whopping $131 billion fortune.
A popular tweet recently pointed out that if "you worked every single day, making $5,000/day, from the time Columbus sailed to America, to the time you are reading this tweet, you would still not be a billionaire, and you would still have less money than Jeff Bezos makes in a week."
I fact checked it; it checks out.
And it would be one thing if Amazon, which we've used for years — buying into the Prime membership and an Echo Dot and all — was a "good" company. It might even be fine if it was just a neutral company.
But that's not the case.
Multiple news reports have revealed the substandard conditions that Amazon factory and warehouse workers face on a daily basis. Things like not feeling like they could go to the bathroom or being forced to work until they passed out. Look it up, it's all out there. And that doesn't even take into account the fact that Amazon continues to put mom and pop and independently-owned shops across the country out of business, because we don't mind paying for a membership as long as we get what we want fast and cheap.
A few days ago, we canceled our Amazon Prime membership. We stopped shopping at Whole Foods. But we took it further. We decided to stop shopping at most big, box chain shops. That meant no more Walmart, no Target, and for a while, no Harris Teeter. Instead, we became members at Deep Roots, our local co-op, with an occasional trip to Earth Fare. We started frequenting the farmers markets on the weekend. And we signed up for a new membership — Thrive Market, an online marketplace like Amazon that curates and sells the kinds of products you might see at Whole Foods: organic, cruelty-free, vegan, etc. They even donate a membership to a family who needs it for every membership they sell.
And it's been a pain the ass, but it feels good.
Ethical consumerism is growing in popularity, especially amongst my generation — the millennials. We check labels for ingredients and care if our face wash has been tested on rabbits. Like brands used to be, we wear it like a status symbol upon our sleeves.
And it's not perfect.
Today, I didn't have time to go to all the way to the ethnic grocery store across town for seafood so I stopped into Harris Teeter for ingredients for dinner. But at least that money isn't going into Bezos' pocket.
I even started a spreadsheet a few weeks ago listing companies and stores by how "ethical" they were. This included factors like how many stores they had, what their rating on Glassdoor was like and reports of how they treated their employees.
With shops like Trader Joes and ALDI it's harder. They're huge corporations but with a history of treating their employees pretty well.
So like I said, it's not perfect.
But we have the means to do better, so we are. And with everything falling apart around us: the government, the climate, our mental health, why not try if you're able to?
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How can you be an ethical consumer and still eat animals or animal products? Most of the plastic in the ocean comes from commercial fishing and a huge portion of carbon, water contamination, Amazon clearcutting, etc., is from animal agriculture.
Michael October 26, 2019 At 9:21 am
Avoiding Amazon is like season 3 of "The Good Place" – it's hard to even know when you're enriching Jeff Bezos.
Axed Amazon Prime and you're a cord cutter? Congrats!
You're still paying money indirectly to Bezos if you're using Netflix, Hulu, Spotify and many other services, all of which pay Amazon inordinate amounts of money for hosting their content on Amazon Web Services (AWS). (Spotify did indicate in their 2016 IPO that they intended to rely more on Google's cloud, though I'm not sure how their hosting is currently split).
I'm not sure who Spectrum/Charter uses, but Comcast hosts their services on AWS – "traditional" TV these days is actually mostly streamed, so there's a good chance you're filling Bezos's wallet, regardless.
Apologies on being the bearer of bad news.
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Riyadh Drills for 'White Oil'
Tourism has never been a priority in Saudi Arabia, ostensibly because of visitors' lack of sensitivity to local customs. Peripatetic businessmen are one thing; individual or group travelers wandering about the country are quite another. Better to focus government energies on Muslim arrivals at Jeddah, en route to Mecca and Medina.
All that is about to tilt differently. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Governor of Mecca Province, contends: "Tourism is our white oil." The sector is an important catalyst in Riyadh's Saudi Vision 2030 master plan.
As part of its diversification from an oil-based economy, Saudi Arabia will announce standards for tourist visas by the end of March. Official statements indicate that tourist visas will be tied to Umrah, a religious pilgrimage that can be undertaken at any time of the year. That constraint limits the universe of applicants to those Muslims who otherwise have access to the country. Informal conversations suggest that the move is a stepping stone to marketing the nation more broadly as a vacation destination.
Official tourist-visa guidelines are overdue, amid speculation on the forthcoming framework. There was a rumor in circulation earlier this month that Saudi Arabia would allow single women travelers to enter the country. The report proved to be only partially correct. Those under 25 years old will still be required to have a male chaperone.
Foreigners of course will be drawn to Saudi Arabia. Expect to see a new wave of Red Sea resorts built to accommodate the influx, as well as a surge in environmental travel to sites like the Al Wahab Crater. The crown jewel of Saudi Arabian tourism, at least from an archaeological perspective, may be Mada'in Saleh, an ancient Nabatean city tucked away in the western desert. Think Petra before Indiana Jones.
The government wants to bring 30 million Umrah-based visitors a year to the Kingdom, representing about a 275% increase over current levels in a 12-year period. For context, that future number is about the same as now seen by Thailand. The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage might reach that figure. Or not. It took Thailand about 20 years to achieve its level from a similar base, yet with a truly global market for its hospitality sector.
Authorities have their work cut out for them. The draw of Dubai is inescapable among local and regional tourists; while the lure of Egypt dominates international travel agendas. Saudi officials will not budge on the country's strict no-alcohol policies, given the proximity of many tourist venues to Mecca and Medina. There are staffing and training challenges. The key may be Saudi Arabia's ability to promote itself among non-Arab visitors, including the middle classes of Indonesia, Nigeria, and Pakistan. ■
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Marchaux-Chaudefontaine est une commune nouvelle française située dans le département du Doubs en région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

Géographie
La géographie de cette commune est celle des communes fusionnées.

Communes limitrophes

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Typologie
Marchaux-Chaudefontaine est une commune rurale, car elle fait partie des communes peu ou très peu denses, au sens de la grille communale de densité de l'Insee.

Par ailleurs la commune fait partie de l'aire d'attraction de Besançon, dont elle est une commune de la couronne. Cette aire, qui regroupe , est catégorisée dans les aires de  à moins de .

Voies de communication et transports
La commune est desservie par la ligne  du réseau de transport en commun Ginko.

Toponymie

Histoire
L'histoire de cette commune est celle des communes fusionnées.

Créée le  par un arrêté du préfet du Doubs du , la commune regroupe les anciennes communes de Marchaux et Chaudefontaine.

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Conseil municipal
Jusqu'aux prochaines élections municipales de 2020, le conseil municipal de la nouvelle commune est constitué de tous les conseillers municipaux issus des conseils des anciennes communes. Il n'a pas été institué de commune déléguée.

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Les lieux et monuments notoires de cette commune sont ceux des communes fusionnées.

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Les personnalités liées à la commune sont ceux des communes fusionnées.

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 Liste des communes nouvelles créées en 2018
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Goodyear Set to Invest in Topeka
Published on Thursday, September 15, 2022 by Expansion Solutions Magazine
Topeka and Shawnee County's JEDO board approved an incentive agreement that will help improve The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's Topeka tire plant. Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies, employing about 72,000 people and manufacturing its products at 57 facilities in 23 countries. The company's Topeka plant focuses on tire production for commercial and off-highway vehicles.
Previously referred to as "Project Boomerang," this investment is expected to result in an estimated economic impact locally of $480 million over 10 years, with Goodyear projected to make a five-year investment of $125 million and create up to 40 new full-time jobs. The performance-based JEDO incentive for this project is up to $585,000, resulting in a 713% return on investment for Topeka/Shawnee County.
"Goodyear is deeply grateful for the ongoing partnership and support of JEDO and the greater Topeka community," said Tim Davis, manufacturing director for Goodyear-Topeka. "Our Topeka facility is integral to our operations, and this investment will help position Goodyear to continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers."
"It feels good when JEDO has the opportunity to invest in a major local employer like Goodyear," said JEDO chair Aaron Mays. "This company has a long history in our community and continues to impact and help grow the Topeka/Shawnee County economy. I look forward to seeing Goodyear create more well-paying jobs in the area, as they advance their local operations and serve this community for years to come."
"It's great to see a company like Goodyear further their investment in the Topeka area," said Topeka Mayor Mike Padilla. "The growth of our existing employers is a key driver of local job creation. It's exciting to see these economic wins unfold before our eyes."
"Companies like Goodyear have contributed to the strong, diverse local economy we see today," said Molly Howey, president of GO Topeka. "The estimated economic impact resulting from their investment is a testament to their willingness to partner with Topeka/Shawnee County, and to the strategic support JEDO incentives provide."
If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Bob Ross at 785.234.1030 or Bob.Ross@TopekaPartnership.com.
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We were missing a day dedicated to Roman pizza, and here it is! "Pizza Romana Day" will take place on Thursday, September 13 in 20 famous pizzerias in town. The goal of the event is giving dignity back to a style that has so far been seen in a too marginal way, and will be pursued through the writing of an actual manifesto, articulated in 10 points. Following these guidelines, our LISA has been chosen as the main beer of the event, trying to bring quality, personality and identity to the lager style, proving that passion and research are keywords hidden behind the apparent simplicity of a beer. And this is how innovation, which Birra del Borgo has been promoting since 2005 and has characterized the project of our LISA, stands at the service of tradition, a traditional style. LISA will be the main character of the event, together with the creations – innovative or not – of the many Roman pizza chefs that will challenge themselves in giving Rome their best pizzas. The event will start at 10:30 at our Osteria in Via Silla (Prati), one of the hosting locations, with a debate led by Eleonora Cozzella journalist from Repubblica Sapori: Eleonora will introduce her three hosts, supporting the three most loved styles of pizza (napoletana – Enzo Coccia, romana – Lorenza Fumelli and Giancarlo Casa, degustazione – Davide Fiorentini) and competing for the best pizza in town. The real celebration will take place at dinner, open to the public. The 20 selected locations will prepare exclusively Roman style pizza in 5 different variations (Margherita, Napoli, Capricciosa, Funghi, Fiori), plus some special creations prepared on purpose for the event. And, of course, all guests will drink Birra del Borgo's LISA.


Once when he was serving as priest before God and his section was on duty, he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and offer incense. Now at the time of the incense offering, the whole assembly of the people was praying outside. Then there appeared to him an angel of the Lord, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.
When Zechariah saw him, he was terrified; and fear overwhelmed him. But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John. You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord.
Growing up in a small Indiana town, I prayed that one day I'd be a big Broadway playwright. I knew God must share my excitement as I imagined my name up in lights. Over the years, as my life unfolded in other directions, I wondered if God cared much about those old dreams.
I have a feeling God cares very much about our hopes and dreams, even when the results may not come how, when or where we expect them. It must have been ages since Zechariah and Elizabeth dared to pray for a family of their own. But late in life, Zechariah saw not one but two dreams come to pass: becoming a father, and to the child who would announce the Messiah's arrival. How his heart must have lifted as age-old disappointments gave way to joy!
Is there a dream you feel has been delayed or forgotten by God? Consider returning with it to him in prayer. We never know how old passions might ignite new plans to build his kingdom!
Loving God, build our faith and trust in your unfolding plans for us and for our lives. Help us to have more patience in this Advent season of waiting, and to move towards a deeper understanding that your ways, while often a mystery, are for my good and your greater glory.


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Medical Marijuana, Inc. Investment Company AXIM® Biotechnologies Receives New U.S. Patent Issuance for Chewing Gum Comprising Cannabinoids and Nicotine
SAN DIEGO, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA) (the "Company"), the first-ever publicly traded cannabis company in the United States that launched the world's first-ever cannabis-derived nutraceutical products, brands and supply chain, announced today that its investment company AXIM® Biotechnologies, Inc. (OTCQB: AXIM) ("AXIM® Biotech" or "AXIM") has been issued a Notice of Allowance for a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on a method to use a chewing gum composition of cannabinoids and nicotine according to a patented formula to treat or alleviate tobacco smoking.
"As proven by the estimated $21.8 billion smoking cessation market, there are many people across the globe looking to quit smoking," said Medical Marijuana, Inc. CEO Dr. Stuart Titus. "AXIM now has the opportunity to potentially provide consumers with a unique and effective option to help them do so."
The USPTO granted this allowance from AXIM's patent application 15/494,514 filed on April 23, 2017. AXIM's robust intellectual property pipeline now includes nine patents, one newly issued allowance and 13 patents pending. Most notably, AXIM holds a patent for chewing gum as a delivery mechanism for all cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD).
"AXIM is proud to have secured many cannabinoid-based patents over the past year and become an industry leader in cannabis intellectual property," said AXIM® Biotech CEO John W. Huemoeller II. "We're looking forward to continuing to develop many proprietary supplements to promote wellness for all of our customers."
To learn more about Medical Marijuana, Inc., visit https://www.medicalmarijuanainc.com/.
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About AXIM® Biotechnologies
Founded in 2014, AXIM® Biotechnologies, Inc. (AXIM) is a world leader in the research and development of plant and laboratory-derived cannabinoid and oncological therapeutics. AXIM's proprietary research intends to find new ways to diagnose and treat cancer as well as other conditions, such as the intense side effects of chemotherapy, through innovative pharmaceutical delivery systems, cannabinoid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients, and novel therapeutics.
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Six-Legged Dog Finds Forever Home With a Bullied Teen: 'Love at First Sight'
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Police Officer Rescues 6-Month-Old Abused Puppy From Horrific Home, Decides to Adopt Him in Time for Christmas
By Jenni Julander
When a 6-month-old puppy was found in a home in New York state, starving, dehydrated, and barely able to walk due to maltreatment and neglect, a local animal welfare group was determined to deliver him from the horrific abuse he was enduring.
Now, the puppy, named Hemi, is well on the way to recovery. The police officer who rescued the dog has decided to adopt him, and thankfully, he will be spending Christmas in a loving home.
An anonymous caller had reported the abuse situation to the Niagara County SPCA in late November. They described two animals that appeared to be in rough shape, Hemi and another dog, out in a backyard. The officer arrived on the scene to find the puppies in atrocious conditions.
Hemi's hind leg was so bruised and swollen, he couldn't walk; an officer had to carry him to the rescue vehicle.
The other dog, Foreign, was in a slightly better state of health but couldn't put pressure on its hind leg.
After removing the dogs from the scene, both animals were rushed to Northtowns Emergency and later brought to the care of the SPCA, where they received tender treatment and had a chance to rehabilitate.
"It's heartbreaking to think that Hemi is just a baby and this terrible treatment is all he knows, but we assure you that his life will be better from here on out," the Niagara County SPCA said in a press release.
Apparently, the officer who rescued Hemi bonded with the pup. After Hemi was medically cleared, on Dec. 9, Hemi was officially adopted. He is doing really well judging by the group's latest update.
On Dec. 10, the SPCA shared this photo along with a comforting caption on their Facebook page, letting everyone who's been concerned about him know he's in good hands for the Holidays and for the rest of his days. "Merry Christmas Hemi
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We wish that all our readers will be so lucky as to celebrate their Christmases as cozily as this puppy surely will!
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Hyperlipidemia after heart transplantation: Report of a 6-year experience, with treatment recommendations
Christie M. Ballantyne, Branislav Radovancevic, John A. Farmer, O. Howard Frazier, Linda Chandler, Charlotte Payton-Ross, Beth Cocanougher, Peter H. Jones, James B. Young, Antonio M. Gotto
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Mean plasma lipid values in 100 patients who survived >3 months after heart transplantation increased significantly at 3 months over pretransplantation values: total cholesterol from 168 ± 7 to 234 ± 7 mg/dl, low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol from 111 ± 6 to 148 ± 6 mg/dl, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol from 34 ± 1 to 47 ± 1 mg/dl and triglycerides from 107 ± 6 to 195 ± 10 mg/dl. There were no significant increases after this time. The LDL cholesterol values remained ≥130 mg/dl in 64% of patients and triglyceride values remained ≥200 mg/dl in 41% of patients 6 months after postoperative dietary instructions. Beginning in 1985, select patients whose total cholesterol values remained >300 mg/dl despite 6 months of dietary intervention were treated with lovastatin given alone in a high dose (40 to 80 mg/day) or in combination with another hypolipidemic agent. Four of the five patients so treated developed rhabdomyolysis; two of the four had acute renal failure. Beginning in 1988, a second protocol-lovastatin at 20 mg/day as monotherapy-was used in patients who despite dietary intervention had total cholesterol > 240 mg/dl (mean follow-up 13 months). In the 15 patients so treated, mean total cholesterol decreased from 299 ± 10 mg/dl before treatment with lovastatin to 235 ± 9 mg/dl during treatment (21% reduction, p < 0.001) and mean LDL cholesterol was reduced from a baseline value of 190 ± 10 to 132 ± 12 mg/dl during treatment (31% reduction, p < 0.001). In this study, lovastatin at a dose of ≤29 mg/day as monotherapy was a well tolerated, effective treatment for hyperlipidemia after heart transplantation. It did not result in rhabdomyolysis and required no alteration in immunosuppressive therapy. However, the dose should not exceed 20 mg/day and combination therapy with either gemfibrozil or nicotinic acid should be avoided, even if the target LDL cholesterol value is not reached.
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Ballantyne, C. M., Radovancevic, B., Farmer, J. A., Frazier, O. H., Chandler, L., Payton-Ross, C., Cocanougher, B., Jones, P. H., Young, J. B., & Gotto, A. M. (1992). Hyperlipidemia after heart transplantation: Report of a 6-year experience, with treatment recommendations. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 19(6), 1315-1321. https://doi.org/10.1016/0735-1097(92)90340-S
Hyperlipidemia after heart transplantation : Report of a 6-year experience, with treatment recommendations. / Ballantyne, Christie M.; Radovancevic, Branislav; Farmer, John A. et al.
Ballantyne, CM, Radovancevic, B, Farmer, JA, Frazier, OH, Chandler, L, Payton-Ross, C, Cocanougher, B, Jones, PH, Young, JB & Gotto, AM 1992, 'Hyperlipidemia after heart transplantation: Report of a 6-year experience, with treatment recommendations', Journal of the American College of Cardiology, vol. 19, no. 6, pp. 1315-1321. https://doi.org/10.1016/0735-1097(92)90340-S
Ballantyne CM, Radovancevic B, Farmer JA, Frazier OH, Chandler L, Payton-Ross C et al. Hyperlipidemia after heart transplantation: Report of a 6-year experience, with treatment recommendations. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 1992 May;19(6):1315-1321. https://doi.org/10.1016/0735-1097(92)90340-S
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Cats Protection North Herts Branch are delighted that our MP Stephen McPartland, Member of Parliament for Stevenage, supports the work we do to help local cats in need. Our main aims are to rehome unwanted cats, provide neutering assistance to help control the local cat population and to educate people about cats and their needs.
Stephen McPartland MP said, "I am always happy to support national Black Cat Day and delighted Serena pictured with me has now been homed. Cats Protection are an amazing charity and I am proud to have adopted my own black cats from them last year."
North Herts Branch Coordinator, Bianca Kubler, added, "The annual Black Cat Day is aimed at encouraging people to adopt a black or black and white cat which make up 40% of all cats given up to Cats Protection. It takes approximately three months longer to find new homes for them than cats of any other colour. This is illustrated by Serena who stars with Stephen in the photo. Serena came into our care with her black and white sister Venus on 6th June. These were 15 months old, healthy and friendly cats, both have been adopted as a pair today which is great news for them, just a shame it has taken 5 months waiting for a loving home. Sadly we have also taken in another three black cats yesterday so if you are thinking of adopting a cat please look at our website https://www.cats.org.uk/northherts/adopt-a-cat."


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5 Everyday Expressions That Are Actually Much Older Than You Think
If you think these words and phrases are modern, think again. Some are more than a thousand years old!
Language is constantly changing and evolving, with new expressions created almost daily. Some expressions, however, have stood the test of time and have actually been around for many, many years. Here are a few expressions that might seem new, but are actually much older than you think.
1) OMG
This phrase feels like it was made for Twitter. It saves us characters and, when spoken aloud, saves us time. But the first documented use of this phrase was actually 100 years ago.
The phrase first appeared in a letter Admiral John Arbuthnot Fisher to Winston Churchill. In that letter, he writes, "I hear that a new order of Knighthood is on the tapis—O.M.G. (Oh! My! God!)—Shower it on the Admiralty!" The big difference today, of course, is that we don't need to explain what each letter means when we use it.
2) Xmas
Some people think that Xmas is a way to take the religion out of this holiday, but that wasn't the original intent. Instead, the "X" is actually a shorthand symbol for Jesus.
The "X" here is the symbol for the Greek letter "chi," which is the first letter in the Greek spelling of Christ. It's been used for about 1,000 years by various Christian writers with no ill intent.
3) LOL
This seems like a phrase, like OMG, that was invented for the internet. Its actual history, however, begins in the 1960s.
It did not, however, mean "laugh out loud" or "lots of love," but instead meant "little old lady." It was used by doctors in their notes, such as "LOLINAD," meaning "little old lady in no apparent distress." NASA also had "LOL memory" used on the Apollo missions, which a nod to old textile workers (little old ladies) who wove fabric, just as the copper wires used in the mission are woven together to create the software used in the space mission.
4) Freelance
Some people might believe that the term "freelancer" came about relatively recently, as freelance writers and other independent workers became more common. In fact, the term is much older than that.
The term actually dates back to the Middle Ages and referred to a knight who had no particular allegiance to any one king or lord. They would take their lance and fight for whoever paid them the most money. The term came back into style recently, but its origins go way back.
5) Twerk
This one may surprise people since this seems like a relatively recent word. The first usage of twerk was actually back in the 1800s when it was spelled a little bit differently and had a slightly different meaning.
It was spelled "twirk" back in the day and first appeared in writing as early as 1820. Back then, it was actually used as a noun to describe a jerking or twisting movement. It wasn't until the 1840s that it was first used as a verb. The word was we know it actually came out of the "Bounce" scene in New Orleans in the '90s. The first use came in the 1993 song "Do the Jubilee All" by DJ Jubilee.
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