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Announcing our investment in Nexus Mutual, a people-powered alternative to insurance

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The concept of a mutual insurance (an insurance company that is owned entirely by its policyholders ) is one of the earliest insurance organizations and goes all the way back to England in the late 17th century to cover losses due to fire. Here’s how it works: Everyone can become a member of Nexus Mutual by buying the NXM token.

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Your World in 2030

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Ten years is not a very long time, but in a world of exponential technology, a lot can happen. Sure, some of the ideas below might seem like science fiction or fantasy, but so was much of the technology we take for granted today. Fear of technology, job losses and immigrants will continue its current pattern.

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The App is Dead (OK Not Really, But The Browser Is Back)

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One of the most compelling case studies of this shift away from apps and back to websites came earlier this week from Jason Pontin , the Editor-in-Chief and publisher of Technology Review. After launching iOS and Android apps in January 2011, Technology Review ran into development, sales and other difficulties.

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Startups in stealth mode need one piece of advice - Discussion

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Hacker News new | comments | ask | jobs | submit login Startups in stealth mode need one piece of advice. However you get to a good product is how you need to get to a good product. If the BugLabs product started selling then competitors would come out of the woodwork. niyazpk 215 days ago | link.

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Bye, Bye Waterfall: 5 Steps to Implement Responsive Web Design

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Guest author Travis Sheppard is VP of Technology at BGT Partners , a 2010, 2011 and 2012 Ad Age Top 15 Best Place to Work in the U.S. BGT creates interactive marketing and technology solutions for global corporations that strengthen brands, develop more engaging relationships and transform businesses. Step 1: The Plan. In Summary.

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A Look at Responsive CSS Frameworks

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They also have varying definitions of “mobile,” which I found while reviewing 15 responsive grid systems. I reviewed 15 responsive CSS frameworks to see how each approached the problem of adapting to mobile. Lacking vertical alignment, all of the frameworks were technically half grids. The landscape. Old school.

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Not All Traffic Is Created Equal

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Twitter responds far better to true news and topical information sharing. It is comprised of posts generally linking to news, information, family, entertainment, photos, etc. Things like business white-papers or product reviews are perfect examples of informational traffic. Products your friends bought, etc.