THE SHORT SHORT

This article reviews several of the many short fiction contests in the United States.

The Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative (HAFA) program has introduced new short sale rule in which borrowers must be approved for short sales before putting their home on the market.

Generally speaking, short-term investments are bought and sold within a year, though they might last as long as two or three years. Read on to learn about picking investments in the short term.

a look at "Tiny Terrors"

Stephen King is a master at whatever he wants to write, especially short stories. Here is a brief biography of the author as well as a selection of his best short stories from two of his earliest anthologies: Night Shift and Skeleton Crew

Michael Lewis has a knack as an author of entertaining while also informing. As he blows the whistle on Wall Street's role in the subprime collapse, he may get people talking.

The .270 Winchester Short Magnum, or .270 WSM, is one of the new short magnum cartridges that have exploded onto the scene in the last few years.

In honor of National Poetry Month, AC is asking us to contribute various types of poetry. Today's poem is to be a short one on a favorite sports team, commentator, player, etc. I chose T-Mac (Tracy McGrady).

A quicker and dirtier take on Brunner's quick and dirty take on the history of Impeachment of United States officials.

The Best Short Wedding Dress Sites - Here are four great sites to check out for your beautiful short dress on your special day. Remember, these are just four of the great sites out there to choose from.

Collections of fiction short stories are becoming increasing popular in the writing world. Some books listed here to study up on if you wish to venture into that genre.

Although Elizabeth Short, aka The Black Dahlia, was murdered in the 1940's, Los Angeles' most famous unsolved case is back in the limelight. But what about the other thousands of unsolved murders?

This year's Open will take place at the Royal Liverpool Golf Course in Hoylake, England from July 20-23. Can defending 2005 champ Tiger Woods repeat the feat, or will someone else take charge? We'll look at the top contenders and some names to watch.

Bond laddering - the matching of a series of bonds to expected income needs - can help seniors and others manage risk and secure a safe and reliable retirement income.

Are you tall and slender with blonde hair? Want to look more like Gwyneth Paltrow? Here's a few tips on the way she wears her hair, does her makeup and chooses her clothing.

Walter Johnson pitched for 21 seasons with the lowly Washington Senators, but still won 417 games. See why he was the greatest pitcher of all time.

Raymond Carver's book, Short Cuts, includes a host of short stories guaranteed to intrigue and provoke. The stories are easy to read, short enough to read while waiting for a bus or doctor's appointment, and interesting enough to discuss with friends.

Eight top sites that will bring on the true Christmas spirit, keep your kids busy and inspire you to enjoy the season more than ever.