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The Portland Association of Teachers, an affiliate of the state teachers’ union which has 4,500 members, reportedly created an anti-Israel and anti-America curriculum for children as young as kindergarteners that says Zionists are “bullies” and blames Israel and the United States for “settler colonialism.” Journalist Christopher Rufo, the author of America’s Cultural Revolution, published the information and obtained the curriculum materials called “Teach Palestine!” Pre-kindergarten teachers are urged to use a workbook by the Palestinian Feminist Collective with a story of a fictional Palestinian boy named Handala who states, “A group of bullies called Zionists wanted our land so they stole it by force and hurt many people.” “Students are encouraged to come up with a slogan that they can chant at a protest and complete a maze so that Handala can ‘get back home to Palestine’—represented as a map of Israel,” Rufo notes. Other leftist tropes are urged for the pre-kindergarteners, including a video stating, “I feel safe when there are no police,” and a slideshow that salutes the First and Second Palestinian Intifadas. According to the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism, during the Second Intifada from September 2000 to February 2005, 887 of the 1,137 Israelis murdered in the attacks were civilians. “The recommended resource list also includes a ‘sensory guide for kids’ on attending protests. It teaches children what they might see, hear, taste, touch, and smell at protests, and promotes photographs of slogans such as ‘Abolish Prisons’ and ‘From the River to the Sea,’” Rufo writes. Once the children are in kindergarten through second grade, a lesson, “Art and Action for Palestine,” is provided to teach the children to “connect histories of settler colonialism from Palestine to the United States” and to “celebrate Palestinian culture and resistance throughout history and in the present, with a focus on Palestinian children’s resistance.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “75 years ago, a lot of decision makers around the world decided to take away Palestinian land to make a country called Israel. Israel would be a country where rules were mostly fair for Jewish people with White skin,” the lesson reads. “There’s a BIG word for when Indigenous land gets taken away to make a country, that’s called settler colonialism.” Among the “suggested materials” are “keffiyehs, flags, and protest signs.” The curriculum also includes a pamphlet called “All Out for Palestine,” which states, “STOP THE GENOCIDE! END U.S. AID TO ISRAEL! FREE PALESTINE!” The pamphlet refers to “Zionism‘s long genocidal war on Palestinian life,” adding, “End all US aid to Israel and nullify all joint US-Israeli agreements and collaboration in arms trade and policing.” “The pamphlet includes chants that teachers can adopt in the classroom,” Rufo points out. “Some imply support for militancy and political violence: ‘Resistance is justified when people are occupied!’; ‘We salute all our martyrs! mothers, fathers, sons and daughters!’; ‘Justice is our demand! No peace on stolen land!’”

Matthew Lillard has been nailing role after role since 1994. While many are in comedy and horror films, his talents are not limited to those genres. The role that catapulted him into the limelight was his portrayal of Shaggy in the Scooby-Doo franchise. He took on a new role in 2023, playing William Afton (Springtrap) in “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” He immediately settled into the character. When face-to-face with a mini-me version of Springtrap at the Texas Frightmare Weekend, Matthew Lillard turned the tables to become the gushing fan. @jessicamackenzieb He asked to take a picture of my kiddo in his springtrap costime we made and then he got the biggest hug!! Matthew Lillard is a national treasure!!! #matthewlillard #fnaf @Texas Frightmare Weekend ♬ original sound – Jessica Mackenzie Ballard To say that he was amazed is putting it mildly. Matthew ran to get his personal camera after asking the young boy’s mom, Jessica Mackenzie Ballard if it was OK. Jessica and her son made the custom costume, an incredible replica of the real one. After the pictures, Matthew hugged them. His smiles and excitement about seeing the great costume filled the convention space. When Jessica posted about it, she said, “Matthew Lillard is a national treasure!!!” He may well be. Image from TikTok. We’ve written about this superstar before at InspireMore. At a different convention, he went above and beyond to ensure that a disabled fan had a great experience. He was no different at the Texas Frightmare Weekend. Matthew enjoys his fans, and he lets them know it. His bubbling enthusiasm is infectious. He gets excited to see people who appreciate the work he does. The Backstory About How Matthew Lillard Became Springtrap No spoilers. Several characters wear animatronic suits if you aren’t familiar with the Freddy movies. The animatronics were used at Fredbear’s Family Diner until an accident involving faulty springlocks. The restaurant was renamed Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, but the suits were kept in a safe room. William Afton (Lillard), who created all the animatronic suits, wore the Spring Bonnie suit, but the springlocks malfunctioned. He died, but his corpse remains trapped in the costume, now called Springtrap. The character looks like a bedraggled bunny because it is. Image from YouTube. As the Freddy franchise continues making movies and video games, Matthew Lillard will continue portraying Springtrap. As with all his roles, he has added special touches to the character, making it uniquely his. When he was debating whether or not to accept the role, his kids were a driving force. While discussing it with his family, his kids said, “Dad. That is going to be huge!” And indeed, it is. We look forward to seeing what the future has in store for Matthew Lillard. One thing is certain: his fans will always appreciate how enthusiastically he greets them. If you can go to a convention where he is a guest, take the time for a meet-and-greet. His energy is infectious, and he truly loves his fans. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Matthew Lillard Goes Into Fanboy Mode When He Spots This Kid’s Costume! appeared first on InspireMore.

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The first complete skull ever found of a gargantuan flightless bird that lived 100,000 years ago in Australia is helping paleontologists understand more about the last of the continent’s ‘Thunderbirds.’ Fossilized skull fragments of the beastly bird, which stood 7 feet tall and weighed 500 pounds, were found in 1913, but they provided very little […] The post New Zealanders Hunted for This Giant Bird Skull for Over a Century–Finally, a Complete ‘Thunderbird’ appeared first on Good News Network.

Warlocks have some superb Exotic toys to play with in the Final Shape. If you’re struggling to pick, let me answer the question: Should you choose Speaker’s Sight or Mataiodoxia in Destiny 2: The Final Shape? What is the best Warlock Armor in The Final Shape? You can grab two Exotic armor pieces for the Warlock and pick whatever you like for beating the Campaign on Legend difficulty. You can also obtain Exotic armor from Master Rahool in the Tower by resetting his rank at level 16. Warlocks have a unique decision to make as they have an offensive Exotic and one that fits a support role. If you want a simple answer, go with the Speaker’s Sight. Many support applications for the Warlock have been nerfed in the Final Shape, and this Exotic is a fun way to embody that classic play style. If you’re after a more in-depth answer, let’s have a proper look at the Warlocks Exotic options. Should I use the Speaker’s Sight Warlock Exotic in Destin...