The report recommended shortening the 10-day Olympic trials in Eugene, Ore.

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Capital expenditure may have a pay-off in the long run but, given the ever-shortening career span of the average chief executive, few may be willing to take a chance that they will be around for the long term.

ECONOMIST: American profits have been high but the trend may not last

That, however, suggests that female titi and owl monkeys must be involved in a life-shortening trade-off of their own.

ECONOMIST: Why women outlive men

Mr Rich had brought along some samples of his new invention, a concoction of soy-oil shortening, isolated soya protein, corn syrup and water, in the hopes of persuading them that this could taste as yummy, and whip as lightly, as heavy cream.

ECONOMIST: Robert Rich

Unlike his predecessor, he hasn't sought to challenge long-held practices by shortening the "window" between theatrical and DVD release dates or embracing social media in order to spend less on television advertising.

WSJ: With Disney Studio's New Chief, More Action, Less Drama

Unlike his predecessor, he hasn't sought to challenge long-held practices by shortening the "window" between theatrical and DVD releases dates or embracing social media in order to spend less on television advertising.

WSJ: With Disney Studio's New Chief, More Action, Less Drama

Fitness pros from elite coaches to beach-body bootcamps are upping intensity and shortening workouts to get clients better results, and Dr. Tabata himself is in talks to develop a fitness DVD series with Universal Studios.

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