These consent decrees apply for 20 years, an absurd length of time in the fast-changing technology industry.

WSJ: Crovitz: Silicon Valley's 'Suicide Impulse'

Crocker, who beat Phelps to win the world title in Barcelona and took the world record from him at the same time, wanted to take charge from the start and went out fast down the first length, turning inside world record pace at the 50 in 23.59, more than half a second clear of the field.

CNN: Phelps wins gold medal number five

As it happens, the same growth rates that are needed to bring unemployment down to a tolerable level in a reasonable length of time will also bring the deficit down fast.

FORBES: The Republicans Must Rethink Medicare Reform

Length isn't the only way to go fast anymore.

FORBES: Mine's Lighter

The daughter of Mtoto dug deep for a half-length success over Aspen Darlin with Pursuit Of Glory a fast-finishing third.

BBC: Murtagh strikes with Bushranger

Don't let the book's length fool you, both plot lines are thrilling and fast-paced, stretching from the snow-swept prairies of Minnesota to the skyscraper heart of New York City.

CNN: 'Hugo' author's latest leaves readers 'Wonderstruck'

The reality is that only very fast economic growth will bring unemployment down to a tolerable level in a reasonable length of time.

FORBES: Endless Recessions, Jobless Recoveries

Amtrak says that it has increased the number -- and length -- of trains running to Washington on inauguration day and that tickets are still available but are going fast.

CNN: Inauguration may be traffic, security nightmare