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Columbus, OH – The proposed compact between lenders, advocates, state officials and other key players in the foreclosure crisis was the first of its kind in the nation. And now it appears that deal, which asks lenders to be more flexible with troubled borrowers, is in danger. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports.

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Cleveland mosque leader resigns - Columbus police helicopter makes emergency landing - Another security breach in Ohio - Kroger smoked salmon recall

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Columbus company to investigate lead in glue stick caps - Autism checks suggested for children under 2 - First openly gay judge in Ohio - Recycling food - Big profits for two Ohio companies

Acting as good as it can get.

By John DeSando, WCBE's It's Movie Time

"Thus conscience does make cowards of us all." Hamlet

Conscience and coincidence collide in a film that should have been better given the Shakespearean themes and melodramatic fury that rolls in after a catastrophe.

Films reviewed: The Darjeeling Limited, Lust, Caution, Rendition

By hosts John DeSando & Clay Lowe

It's Movie Time has won numerous national awards including Silver Microphone and Communicator honors.

Drs. Lowe and DeSando were moderator and panelist respectively on TV 25's World Film Classics. Both have been professors, Lowe at Ohio State University and DeSando at Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Senator Voinovich says technology must catch up to limits of new bill on greenhouse gas emissions - Many cities like Columbus are spending billions on water and sewer improvements with inadequate federal assistance - Browns and Bengals heading in opposite directions

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Retiring parole board member concerned about prisons, inmates - Another company to set up shop at the old trash-burning power plant site in Columbus - President Bush to visit Ohio tonight -

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ABA calls for nationwide halt to executions - Preview the week ahead for Ohio legislators - Arrests in Athens Halloween celebration decline - Buckeyes win big, but three games remain

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Chiquita to make cuts and close facilities - State income tax bills to be cut soon - President Bush in Ohio tonight for fundraiser - Hunger summit in Cincinnati - Boeckman earns conference award for play at Penn State

Cute of a different kind.

By John DeSando, WCBE's It's Movie Time

Cute as Dennis (Bobby Coleman) is, he's too cute, regardless of whether or not he's Martian. Now David (John Cusack) is cute as well as a successful, childlike science fiction writer widower, who decides to adopt this cute kid in Martian Child.

The best romcom of the fall and maybe the year.

By John DeSando, WCBE's It's Movie Time

"Plan . . . to be surprised."

Love and Charm

By John DeSando, WCBE's It's Movie Time

"Gypsy" has long been for gadjos synonymous with murder and theft. Not so after Gypsy Caravan, a documentary about musical Romani bands from four countries touring to sold out audiences, who react enthusiastically to the varied and energetic performances by a naturally charismatic people, whose fleshy elders personify the lusts of living apparent from their blistering violin playing to their indulgences in fried food and eccentric marriages.

Columbus, OH – It's now official - Ohio companies that don't grant several 12 weeks of unpaid pregnancy and maternity leave could soon be found guilty of gender discrimination. The Ohio Civil Rights Commission has approved that rule. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

Columbus, OH – Ohio's Attorney General is taking action to try to stop some Ohio businesses from selling contact lenses that can permanently damage people's eyes. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports.

Columbus, OH – Many fans and experts see Saturday night's game between Ohio State and Penn State as the toughest test for the football Buckeyes so far this season. The unbeaten, top-ranked Buckeyes travel to Beaver Stadium to face the Nittany Lions and the crowd. Mike Foley has a preview.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Wendy's plans for sale complicated - Flood assistance deadline looms - Ohio Attorney General looks to ban popular Halloween item - Fall foliage peak this weekend - Bengals and Browns previews

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University of Cincinnati extends full benefits to the domestic partners of employees - Paterno looks to rile up PSU crowd again

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Worthington schools confirm more whooping cough cases - Mayor Coleman endorses Obama -

Columbus, OH – With less than two weeks to go until Election Day, many Columbus school board candidates attended three debates Wednesday. Alison Holm sat in on one, and files this report.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Worthington school to have extra security after bomb threat - Another school closure from staph infection strain known as MRSA - Teacher group cautions Ohio lawmakers not to overreact to allegations of teacher misconduct