But Nair and her screenwriter, Sooni Taraporevala, try so hard to be all things to all racial and ethnic groups that by the end the story ceases to make sense on its own terms.

NEWYORKER: Mississippi Masala

"I want to pay credit to the two clubs Cliftonville and Crusaders, along with the residents in Skegoneill and others - community workers, political representatives - who had all worked very, very hard to try to get an agreement, had reached an agreement, " Mr Dodds said.

BBC: Crusaders-Cliftonville cancellation: Three charged

But, you know, I will say that I think not only Democrat Mary Landrieu, but also I think Republican Governor Jindal will tell you that our team is outstanding, they are working really hard all the time to try to get these things resolved as quickly as possible.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Holds Town Hall in New Orleans

End-of-term school records also downplay individualism: all students can get good grades as long as they try hard.

CNN: ASIANOW - TIME Asia

First of all, any comment from the administration that has at least talked a lot and done some hard work to try to get these bonuses to go down instead of up?

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