I Really Like The Documentary "Trantasia"!

I've always been curious about the life of a transsexual.This movie,Trantasia, documents the lives of several transsexual beauty pageant contestants who are competing in Las Vegas.It is the first beauty pageant for transsexuals.One of them will become "The World's Most Beautiful Transsexual". You get to hear from all races & backgrounds about what it was like for them growing up. It is a captivating documentary that will keep your eyes glued to the screen. If you have not seen it, I recommend that you do.

This Time It Really Paid To Be A Good Samaritan!

A 47-year old Peruvian woman found 20,000 dollars in a plastic bag while cleaning a plane at the Barajas airport in Madrid,Spain. She turned the money over to the proper authorities & had forgotten about it since it happened in 2005. The law in Spain regarding lost items is that if no one comes forward to claim it within 2 yrs & 1 day, then, the finder is the keeper. Because she did the right thing, God rewarded her with that money. She will be able to settle some debt that she incurred & says "it's like a miracle". You see, sometimes it pays to be honest. Every party involved in this story was completely honest, right down to the officials that contacted her & told her she could keep the money. Don't you wish everyone was this forthcoming & truthful? To read this story, go to:http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-general/20081128/EU.Spain.Finders.Keepers/

Zimbabwean Playwright Cont Mhlanga Wins International Recognition & An Award For His Protest Plays

Robert Mugabe has been the president of Zimbabwe for 27 years & he has ruled like a dictator instead of the leader of a democractic country.Cont Mhlanga's play "The Good President" is a protest against Mugabe in the form of a play. Because of his willingness to put his life on the line in order to speak out against Mugabe, he was rewarded for his great efforts to vocalize Zimbabwe's suffering under Mugabe's leadership. Here's an excerpt from BBC:

"Mhlanga has won the inaugural $50,000 (£33,000) Artventure Freedom to Create Prize for his politically-charged satirical play The Good President.

The prize was created to honour artists who defend their freedom of expression at great personal sacrifice.

Mhlanga was one of several people and groups honoured at the London ceremony.

He was described by the philanthropic organisation as a "fierce opponent" of the Mugabe regime.

The Good President depicts an African dictator who has ruled Zimbabwe for 27 years since the country gained independence in 1980.

The play is presented as a fictional account, but closely mirrors recent and current events in Zimbabwe.

Speaking from Zimbabwe, Mhlanga said: "I am extremely humbled by the recognition of my work. This award is not just for me, it is for those artists who are victimised for working with me, and it is an award for theatre in this country.

"Theatre is the only tool that amplifies the people's voice in Zimbabwe." (END OF EXCERPT) Read the whole article here:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7751151.stm