More stars named for Hobbit roles

More stars named for Hobbit roles
The film studio behind The Hobbit movies has unveiled more of the cast of the widely anticipated movie, including Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, who will reprise her role as an elf in The Lord of the Rings movies.
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Strangers get crafty
Having recently published a book of craft projects aimed at helping folks through these difficult economic times, actress, author, and entrepreneur Amy Sedaris should be the perfect individual to query about kitschy Christmas crafts to whip up for friends.
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Stocks trade flat, Treasurys fall on tax-cut plan
The compromise backed by President Barack Obama and Republican leaders on extending tax cuts crushed bonds Wednesday as traders expected the plan to lead to higher budget deficits and a pickup in economic growth. Stocks swung between modest gains and losses.
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