But by putting together an ambitious product for the crowd funding site and timing that to coincide with an update of your more stable product, you get the best of both worlds as a creator.

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For example, a business might hedge against rising oil prices by buying a financial product to secure stable fuel costs, so an airlines might have an interest in locking in a decent price.

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We need to remind those who want to soak the rich that revenue as a percentage of gross domestic product has remained relatively stable while spending is out of control.

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However, despite competition, Travelers has maintained high profitability with stable revenues due to its niche customer and product placement.

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Samsung was able to secure stable growth for the quarter with an improved product mix and strengthened sales of high-end panels.

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Tossing that 'beta' label on there keeps expectations in check, and allowing early adopters to chime in with bugs enables the final product to be that much more stable across a wide gamut of screen resolutions.

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With consumption remaining stable, Maki expects a 2% drop in the second quarter gross domestic product.

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But, unlike Mountain View's product, Mozilla has focused exclusively on mobile sites that are rarely as fast, stable or functional as their desktop counterparts.

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