Word: melt
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...laudable efforts to adopt free-market reforms. A Brazilian default could upset the tenuous U.S. recovery and cost U.S. Republicans in November's congressional elections. That vote also coincides with the start of new negotiations for a giant hemispheric free-trade pact. If Brazil's economy continues to melt down, those talks will implode, causing Bush political embarrassment...
...angry unkind words you've said They make those teardrops start Why can't I free your doubtful mind And melt your cold cold heart? - recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis, early...
Think Red Hots are a taste challenge? Or the Atomic Fireball is the ultimate tongue torture? They barely move the needle for confectionery connoisseurs. Today's incendiary candies--Scorned Woman jalapeno fudge, Hola Pop! hot lollipops, Pulparindo tamarind bars--are going for that melt-your-mouth taste. Hailing mostly from Mexico, these spicy treats contain sugar, of course, countered by salt, chili, pepper or tamarind. Thank the nation's growing Hispanic population for the intro. Now these sweets are being munched by the same kids who pucker up for sour candies. Says Susan Smith of the National Confectioners Association: "Children...
...just that with some of her savings, shifting more heavily into bonds as well as value funds and funds that invest in small and middle-size companies--which have held up best. But even conservative stock portfolios loaded with dividend-paying companies and real estate holdings have begun to melt away in the past month. Thompson now understands that she must work at least part time. "I watch my money, and I don't spend extravagantly," she says. "I'm realizing that the growth in money I thought I would have for my later years just won't be there...
...interested in vegetarianism. Instead of the popular low-carb diet, which had left many friends thin but slightly gray from consuming virtually all meat, I decided to skip all meat and dairy, like the vegans do. It would, I thought, be a great way to melt away those lunches with sources...