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Television movies for the week of March 25

Abducted '07. Sarah Wynter. The wife of a prison warden learns about the ulterior motives of her kidnapper. (NR) (2:00) LIFE: Sun. 8 P.M., Thu. 2 P.M. (CC)

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective '94. Jim Carrey. A bungling gumshoe uncovers more than just a simple kidnapping when he searches for the Miami Dolphins' missing mascot. (PG-13) (1:30) TMC: Thu. 8 P.M. (CC)

Aces: Iron Eagle III '92. Louis Gossett Jr. Four ex-fighter pilots fly refurbished World War II planes against a drug lord in the jungles of South America. (R) (1:45) MAX: Tue. 4:05 P.M. (CC)

Action in the North Atlantic '43. Humphrey Bogart. The captain, mates and crew of a Liberty Ship dodge U-boats, dive bombers and foul weather to reach port. (NR) (2:15) TCM: Sat. noon (CC)

Adventure in Manhattan '36. Jean Arthur.

125 per cent mortgage welcomed by consumer website

A leading consumer website has welcomed Alliance & Leicester's decision to launch a 125 per cent mortgage, saying that it will help first-time buyers get on the property ladder.Recently, Alliance & Leicester said that it would offer people a 125 per cent PlusMortgage, which combines a mortgage with an unsecured personal loan.While Citizens Advice Bureau and the National Debtline have criticised the lender for offering people a deal that means that are reduced to negative equity from the start, moneysupermarket.com has welcomed the move."I believe A&L is acting with full responsibility in bringing this product to market," said Louise Cuming, the head of mortgages at the price comparison website."It's not surprising to see another lender join the 100 per cent plus market when first-time buyers continue to find it increasingly tough to get a foot on the housing ladder."Ms Cuming explained that the deal was not encouraging people to take on more debt that was appropriate, as it will "be sold via brokers and therefore borrowers can only access [the mortgage deal] after a stringent advice process."She added: "A&L is only targeting people with the propensity to take on this large amount of debt – and, in fact, lenders have historically seen lower percentage arrears in the 100 per cent plus market versus the 95 per cent sector."A recent report from Nationwide suggested that first-time buyers now have to spend £120 a month more to pay for their mortgage than they did a year ago.

La Zona Chismosa: Part II- Wearing out the Whetting Stone

You know, I really tried to write an impartial column. Yeah yeah yeah, you can stop laughing now…I really wanted to get both the good and bad experiences down on record. But what's a girl to do when the only people who write in or agree to go on record have an axe to grind? I want to hear success stories that have nothing to do with who you know on the Board. So if you have a POSITIVE STORY about your experience or a friend's experience with the Empowerment Zone Corporation, and you'd like to share it, please write me at the email below, or the publisher and share your thoughts.