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Adam Sandler plays Henry Roth, a veterinarian in Hawaii who is well-known for loving then leaving tourists, fearing any long-term commitment that could put a damper on his individuality.  One day, however, he sees comely Lucy Whitmore (Drew Barrymore) in a waffle house and is mesmerized by something about her, presumably her resemblance to that girl from E.T. After Roth flirts with her, they agree to meet for breakfast the next day. When he arrives however, she doesn’t remember him; soon, he discovers that she has complete short-term memory loss: therefore, obviously...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Happening | 2/26/2004 | See Source »

...days after a heartbreaking loss to Yale put a major damper on the Harvard women’s basketball team’s chances of winning the Ivy League this year, the Crimson unleashed an attack on Friday that might have given WNBA teams fits...

Author: By Alex Mcphillips, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Win Over Columbia Propels W. Hoops to Ivy Weekend Sweep | 2/23/2004 | See Source »

...With so many more Chinese companies poised to sell stock in Hong Kong, investors will have plenty of new opportunities to play IPO roulette. One risk, though, is that this additional supply could put a damper on share prices. Liu of Atlantis warns that investors should stick to IPOs of big, stable companies that have solid earnings growth. "You have to be sure you know about the company and have done your homework," she says. Otherwise, you're likely to end up with a painful case of dotcom d?j?...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Get 'em While They're Hot? | 1/19/2004 | See Source »

Torrential downpours allowed only nine holes of play on Sunday, curtailing the event at two rounds and putting a damper on the team’s buoyant spirits...

Author: By Tekky D. Andrew-jaja, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: M. Golf’s Weekend Cut Short By Rain Again | 10/14/2003 | See Source »

...onions and astringency of the vinegar help somewhat to cut the relentless richness of the meat. Not all of the skewers are equally desirable, however. Pork loin is pleasant, although the meat should have been cooked a little more for my taste. (The prospect of tapeworm can put a damper on even the most charming dinner.) The lamb is inconsistent—some slices are fine, others are just plain gristly and tougher than an Ec10 midterm...

Author: By Anthony S.A. Freinberg, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Carnivore's Carnival | 10/2/2003 | See Source »

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