With the fall auction season kicking into high gear, the global art market is facing a series of critical stress tests.

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Whether or not there is another Asian crisis, companies need to do as Ayala is doing: gear up for global competition.

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"Robert was scarred by L.A. Gear, " recalls Michael Rubin, chief of Global Sports, a Web sporting goods retailer.

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You would think that ManpowerGroup (MAN), a global leader in employment services, would be hurting badly with unemployment levels in high gear.

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The latest generation of Opticom gear does away with infrared in favor of a combination of cellular radio and Global Positioning System links, which can pinpoint a vehicle's location and speed.

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