There's an incredible amount of anxiety when they are gone.

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People often incorrectly assume they will outlive their pet, or that a friend or family will take care of their pet when they are gone, according to Anne Culver, director of Disaster Services for the Humane Society.

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Raise toasts with Venetians between acoustic music sets at Al Timon, but do not be late for reservations at nearby Dalla Marisa: lagoon seafood and local meats are bought fresh daily, and when they are gone, no one else will be seated.

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The days when they could rely on a grand old name are gone.

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When they are put forward again, expect them to be gone through with a fine-tooth comb.

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Gone are the days when companies could expect consumers to simply believe what they were told.

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Corporations often feel entitled to the market position they have built for themselves, even when the dynamism and creativity that got them their original success are long gone.

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