Lesbian Filipina Caregiver wins Israel's "X-Factor"

Pinkwashing! Brownwashing! Poorwashing! Songwashing! Every form of washing imaginable:

Rose Fostanes, a diminutive 47-year-old Filipina caregiver, has emerged as the newest star of Israeli reality television, winning the singing competition “X-Factor Israel” on Tuesday and establishing herself as something of a national phenomenon.
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In an upset victory, Fostanes beat out three other finalists by performing crowd-pleasing renditions of Frank Sinatra’s "My Way," Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You," and "Sweet Dreams" by the Eurythmics.

Fostanes arrived in Israel six years ago to work as a caregiver so, like millions of other Filipino workers around the world, she could send money back home to her family and her girlfriend.

Obviously, I support anyone who picks "Sweet Dreams" as part of their finals run.

Has Anyone Checked To See If The Philippines Are Still Intact?

Congratulations to Manny Pacquiao on what by all accounts was a dominating victory over boxing's biggest star. I didn't believe he could do it, and I certainly never dreamed it would come by stoppage.

Incredible.

Oh, and in answer to my question, The International Herald Tribune reports that the country basically came to a halt on Saturday -- including a one-day ceasefire between government forces and Muslim insurgents.