You'll recognize some of the companies on this year's select list of ten--Hooper Holmes, Jakks Pacific, ResMed, Shuffle Master--because they're among our 12 Companies To Watch (pp. 240-276).

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We're wondering if Microsoft is a master of the non-denial.

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Perhaps you recycle your cardboard and Coke cans, but if you're looking for a bit of inspiration from master design-recyclers check out this pendant lamp made from hundreds of soda tabs, this Cone Light made from repurposed traffic cones, and this chandelier composed almost entirely of six-pack rings.

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Apparently in Q4 of this year, LG will launch a new Black Label-branded device to compete directly with iPhone, which when coupled with dreams of more success from yet another Prada device (and if we're super fortunate, some more Transformers-branded stuff) is part of the master scheme to start down the path.

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