Today, it is particularly the consumer product companies that are putting customers at the center of innovation, involving them in product design and service development.

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Most consumers today now expect easy access to the web, particularly their social networks, at all times.

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Aides are bracing for a storm of criticism from Republicans on Capitol Hill, particularly at the hearing chaired by Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.) scheduled for today.

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"The consumer discretionary sector, and particularly retail, is emblematic of what's happening today, " says Craig Peckham, equity product strategist at Jefferies.

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"I am particularly grateful that these two men were with us today, " Bush said after the service attended by soldiers at Fort Hood, which is home to more than 20, 000 troops fighting in Iraq.

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