panalo999 net What? Why? Why now? Will it be reversed? These were some of wild screams that were heard in social media as everyone tried to figure out the reasons behind the decision of music legend A R Rahman and his wife Saira Banu to part ways after 29 years of togetherness. Though the news came to public notice through social media, the manner in which social media dealt with it, dissecting the life of the couple, much to the vicarious pleasure (should it not be grief) of the consumers, was intriguing. Of course, in a culture that celebrates ostentatious weddings for days by moving from one venue to another across the continents, divorces, too, will get some traction, naturally. Yet the manner in which all sorts of people were seen expressing their views and judging the people concerned with the split was, to put it mildly, vulgar. Breaking into a spiel over what he saw as a tragedy, a grieving presenter turned sarcastic against the lawyer, Vandana Shah, who made the revelation that not all was well with Rahman and his wife. The suggestion was that it was the lawyer who was orchestrating the break up and that she was specializing in the art of separating couples. Well, anyone will know that the lawyer lives and practices in Mumbai and it was Saira Banu who would have approached her with the ‘problem.’ But without an iota of knowledge on the ‘problem’ the random guy suggests that it was not the way to get it solved. That guy, who blamed it all on the lawyer, however, was kind hearted for he wanted the couple to reverse their decision unlike the countless others who were just pointing fingers. Watching the plethora of YouTube channels having nothing but the divorce story, spiced with speculations, hearsays and personal prejudices to run for days, I wondered if we, as a society, should be so obsessed with a celebrity’s personal life. True, we have a long tradition of peeping into the lives of achievers, artistes, rich, powerful and successful people for a variety of reasons. While the predominant reason being the proxy gratification, there are other excuses like such stories being aspirational. But dwelling over a purely personal matter like divorce at such lengths with no regard for facts and truth is a sad commentary on the prevailing pattern of news dissemination and consumption. Another nightmare of stardom that came to light in the latest episode that has gained the contours of a controversy is that haters and detractors enjoy bludgeoning a celebrity with unrelated cudgels when they are already bogged down by a personal problem. To put it otherwise, Rahman’s earlier averments in various public forums expressing his love for Tamil is now being mocked at by some who have suddenly discovered that his wife is a Gujarati who does not speak Tamil. An old image of ‘Tamilanangu’ (Tamil goddess or angel) that Rahman shared to show his commitment to the Tamil cause when another controversy, stoked by Union Home Minister Amit Shah by calling people to speak in Hindi, was raging in the State was circulated with an obscene intent. That visual of the imaginary Tamilanangu – a dark woman dancing with her slightly curly thick tresses left open and holding a spear with the Tamil alphabet Zha on the top – was shared by Rahman on his Twitter page in 2022 and it went viral with several thousands of people retweeting it. Now that Tamilanagu image is juxtaposed with a photo of Mohini Dey, a bass guitarist in Rahman’s musical troupe who leaves her curly long locks loose. What those people want to convey through the juxtaposed images is that Tamilangu was inspired by Mohini Dey. Poor guys, they found out that Mohini Dey and husband Mark Hartsuch, a saxophone player hailing from the US, came out with a joint declaration that they were splitting, the day after Rahman’s separation was announced by his wife. So, the gossip brigade put the two different announcements together to come up with the thesis that Mohini Dey was the reason for Rahman’s split, triggering a fusillade of abuses and allegations against the bassist and suggesting that Rahman liked the Tamilanagu image because it resembled Mohini Dey. But advocate Vandana Shah had said ‘no’ when asked if Mohini Dey had anything to do with Saira Banu’s decision to divorce Rahman, which has left those looking for the reason for the split in square one. Only the self-styled ‘know-all’ loudmouths appearing on social media and the mainstream media channels to discuss everything under the sun pretend to have some clue on the divorce and are yapping about it, giving different reasons and blaming either Rahman or Saira Banu. Whatever be the truth behind it, we know that only a few people are privy to it and they are not going to reveal it. So it is better we keep our curiosity aside and keep quiet. Other than wishing the couple all the best – whether they go their own ways or kiss and make up by responding to the initiatives of close friends and family members who are said to be working on a patch up – admirers and fans of Rahman should not bother about what happens next. It is something strictly private between Rahman and Saira Banu. Let’s allow them to deal with it and refrain from muckraking.Given his MVP-candidate status, or simply being one of the best quarterbacks in the league, Josh Allen didn’t have a great game by his standards. It wasn’t even a good game, as the Bills quarterback completed just 16 of 29 passes against the Patriots for 154 yards, with a touchdown and interception. The Bills had entered Sunday’s contest with the Patriots averaging 31.8 points per game, while putting up 40 ppg their last three games alone. They didn’t come close to hitting either total during their 24-21 win over the Pats in bone-chilling conditions at Highmark Stadium. Allen was dealing with some numbness in the fingers of his throwing hand, presumably from a stinger, but didn’t use that as an excuse. He credited the Patriots defense for making it difficult to throw the football. “They played a lot of man (coverage) ... they were undercutting some of our crossing routes,” Allen said after the game. “It’s something we’ll look at and try to get some counters to.” The Patriots started fast, and had a lead at halftime before mistakes short-circuited their effort in the second half, with the Bills taking advantage of the miscues. “That’s a better team than their record shows,” Allen said. “And these division games are tough. It’s someone that we’re used to. They’ve seen us quite a bit over the last few years. They came out ready to play today.”

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On Friday night, Kevin Harvick watched his son Keelan take the next step in his racing career with his first-ever Limited Late Model start. Having a future NASCAR Hall of Famer as your dad, crew member, and number one fan definitely can’t hurt. Kevin Harvick might be retired from NASCAR racing but he is not retired from stock cars. He has a late model program that he will participate in as an owner and a driver. With a stable of young drivers, including his own son, sharing the wheel as well. After Keelan’s P8 finish in his Limited Late Model debut, the proud dad spoke to Scotte Sprinkle ( @ScotteSprinkle on X/Twitter ) of Short Track Scene about the race . “He surprises me all the time just with, he’s 12. So, watching him race in the car it’s weird because some days he has a hard time wiping his butt let alone driving a full-size stock car,” Harvick said to Sprinkle. “From a parents’ standpoint seeing your 12-year-old kid in that full-size car is different.” While he is only 12, Keelan has worked hard to get to this point. Kevin Harvick knew he was ready. “We thought he was ready and I think tonight exceeded our expectations as far as where he’s at with everything.” As for 2025, both father and son will run in late-model races within the KHI organization. He has a recent deal with Rackley WAR. Kevin and Keelan will also go head-to-head multiple times next season in Pro and Limited Late Model competition. “Yeah I think next year we’ll probably run eight to twelve of these Limited Late Model races,” Harvick continued. “We’ll run a lot here at Florence just because I like the rules, you can buy tires. We can give him a good, quality experience here.” Kevin Harvick has a unique perspective, being a parent and car owner of Keelan Harvick. What it's like for him to be both, and what's next for both him and Keelan going forward now. pic.twitter.com/oHtBs5cS1H Racing is a family tradition. It always has been. So, it is no surprise to see Kevin and Keelan Harvick at the race track together. A top-10 result during a big race weekend is huge for Keelan’s debut. Tonight, the South Carolina 400 will take place. Dale Earnhardt Jr. , Josh Berry, and a number of other short track stars will be attempting to qualify. The race gets going at 6:00 PM EST on FloRacing. This article first appeared on 5 GOATs and was syndicated with permission.GS1 pushes barcode adoption for patient safety, better workflow for health care workers

Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Former Secret Service agent Richard Staropoli warned Thursday that Donald Trump could be targeted in an attack before he is inaugurated as president, and that the Secret Service may not be able to prevent it. During a FOX News interview, Staropoli suggested Trump could face a threat “of a much bigger magnitude” than the two assassination attempts earlier in the year. Staropoli said that he is “not highly confident at all,” that Trump can be kept safe, noting “The Secret Service that you see out there today is not the Secret Service of yesteryear.” “Somewhere along the line they’ve completely dropped the ball,” he continued, adding “That testimony that you saw today was purely a smokescreen to cover up the shortcomings of a politically compromised agency.” Staropoli was referring to testimony in the House by Acting Director Ronald Rowe and other Secret Service officials before the task force investigating the first assassination attempt on Trump in July. “It should never have gotten to that point,” Starapoli urged, adding “This whole talk about all these drones and these UAVs, hey, that’s all great, but you need to get back to the basics. What made the Secret Service great was its ability to put human intelligence, manpower on the streets and effectively secure the environment to make it safe for the president of the United States. I don’t see that here.” “As a matter of fact, I don’t think I’d be alone in saying that I certainly can see something happening between now and inauguration day,” Staropoli warned. He added, “it’s not going to be some 20-year-old kid on the roof of a building that’s allowed to get within 100 yards. It’s going to be something of a much bigger magnitude and I don’t think the Secret Service is anywhere equipped to handle that situation.” Watch: Ex-Secret Service agent Richard Staropoli warns Trump could face major attack before taking office: "I don’t think I’d be alone in saying that I certainly can see something happening between now and inauguration day. And it’s not going to be some 20-year-old kid on the roof of a... pic.twitter.com/ZrONGIOXHp During the House testimony, Rowe got into an extremely heated exchange with Republican Rep. Pat Fallon of Texas over Rowe’s attendance at a 9/11 memorial event. BREAKING: An exchange between acting USSS director Ronald Rowe and Rep. Pat Fallon just exploded into an angry shouting match during a hearing on the Trump ass*ss*nation attempts. pic.twitter.com/XxPiwqqLIo The full exchange, before the screaming began, is here: Holy cow!!! I feel like I'm watching a scene from a few good men! Sen. Pat Fallon addressing Secret Service in Ferry heated exchange pic.twitter.com/Ns43wIWJnZ Back in July, Fallon tore into then Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, telling her that “it is a miracle president Trump wasn’t killed,” and that she should be immediately fired and sent “back to guarding Doritos.” OH MY LORD. Congressman Pat Fallon (R-Texas) just DESTROYED Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. “You should be fired immediately. And go back to guarding Doritos!” pic.twitter.com/3oAIdBcHtV * * * Your support is crucial in helping us defeat mass censorship. Please consider donating via Locals or check out our unique merch . Follow us on X @ModernityNews .Adcetera's creative partnership with Roborock sends the S8 MaxV Ultra into space HOUSTON , Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Adcetera, a Houston -based digital marketing agency, announces the launch of a historic video campaign in partnership with Roborock , one of the world's leading robot vacuum brands. The campaign, centered around the theme "Beyond Limits," culminated in the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra being launched 120,000 feet above the Earth, making it the first robot vacuum in space. When Roborock began searching for an agency to develop a video campaign around their hashtag, #BeyondLimits, Adcetera's creatives stepped in to develop a narrative that could bring those two words to life. The resulting social media campaign features three scientists frustrated by outdated cleaning tools. Their solution? Invent the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra. After putting the vacuum through a series of "Beyond Limits" tests, the scientists take it one step further and launch it into space. The collaboration included partnering with Sent into Space, a UK-based company specializing in sending objects into the upper stratosphere. On September 17, 2024 , the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra successfully launched from Sheffield, UK , reaching 120,000 feet above Earth and enduring extreme temperatures, thus proving the product's endurance and innovation. The project involved building a unique laboratory set, sourcing talent and hundreds of props, a post-production that included multiple special effects, and coordinating an international space launch — all executed with precision to ensure the project stayed on schedule, within budget, and within scope. Stella Lin , Marketing Specialist at Roborock, praised the collaboration: "It was a pleasure collaborating with Adcetera on these projects. I believe they not only demonstrate Roborock's exceptional product quality and groundbreaking achievements, but also serve as a strong testament to Adcetera's professional expertise." To date, the video series has collectively garnered tens of millions of views across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. "We're proud of how our team turned a larger-than-life idea — an idea that felt almost impossible — into reality," said Adcetera's Chief Creative Officer Rowan Gearon . "We're pushing creative boundaries just like Roborock pushes the limits of technology." About Adcetera Adcetera is a full-service, integrated digital marketing agency with an obsession to deliver innovative solutions that drive growth for brands. Headquartered in Houston, TX , with offices in Chicago, IL and The Woodlands, TX , they are a distinctively diverse team of innovators, creators, and leaders from around the world, deeply proud of the award-winning work and the ongoing value provided to brands, businesses, and communities for over 40+ years. Adcetera is a privately held, WBENC-certified, HUB-certified, woman-owned business. For more information visit adcetera.com . Follow on LinkedIn . Adcetera – Strategic. Creative. People. About Roborock Roborock is a leading smart cleaning brand renowned for its intelligent cleaning solutions. With a steadfast dedication to becoming a global leading smart appliance player, Roborock enriches lives with its innovative line of robotic, cordless, wet/dry vacuum cleaners, and washer-dryers. Rooted in a user-centric approach, our R&D-driven solutions cater to diverse cleaning needs in over 15 million homes across 170+ countries. 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Washington: Jimmy Carter, the earnest Georgia peanut farmer who as US president struggled with a bad economy and the Iran hostage crisis but brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later received the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work, died at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday, the Carter Centre said. He was 100. Former US president Jimmy Carter in 1993. “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love,” said Chip Carter, the former president’s son. “My brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honouring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.” A Democrat, he served as president from January 1977 to January 1981 after defeating incumbent Republican President Gerald Ford in the 1976 US election. Carter was swept from office four years later in an electoral landslide as voters embraced Republican challenger Ronald Reagan, the former actor and California governor. Carter lived longer after his term in office than any other US president. Along the way, he earned a reputation as a better former president than he was a president - a status he readily acknowledged. His one-term presidency was marked by the highs of the 1978 Camp David accords between Israel and Egypt, bringing some stability to the Middle East. But it was dogged by an economy in recession, persistent unpopularity and the embarrassment of the Iran hostage crisis that consumed his final 444 days in office. Former president Jimmy Carter celebrating his 85th birthday at the reopening of the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum in 2009. Credit: David Whitley/The Carter Centre In recent years, Carter had experienced several health issues including melanoma that spread to his liver and brain. Carter decided to receive hospice care in February 2023 instead of undergoing additional medical intervention. His wife, Rosalynn Carter, died on November 19, 2023, at age 96. He looked frail when he attended her memorial service and funeral in a wheelchair. Carter left office profoundly unpopular but worked energetically for decades on humanitarian causes. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 in recognition of his “untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.” Carter had been a centrist as governor of Georgia with populist tendencies when he moved into the White House as the 39th US president. He was a Washington outsider at a time when America was still reeling from the Watergate scandal that led Republican Richard Nixon to resign as president in 1974 and elevated Ford from vice president.

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Russian region in Siberia cancels injury allowance for soldiersHarrisburg continued its winning tradition in the District 3 Class 6A playoffs as the fourth-seeded Cougars defeated second-seeded Wilson 42-14 at Reiffton on Saturday afternoon. Penn State commit Messiah Mickens, a junior, had a strong game on both sides of the ball, scoring two rushing touchdowns, as well as three sacks and four tackles for losses on defense. Playing for its fourth straight title, Harrisburg scored the first three touchdowns before taking a 21-6 lead at halftime. Despite getting the ball first to start the second half, the Bulldogs (11-2) could not score on the first drive of the third quarter, and the Cougars (11-2) scored three touchdowns over the span of five minutes to put the game away. “Despite this loss, I’m so proud of my guys,” Wilson sophomore Mike Glover said. “The seniors especially. We fought. This game got away from us and it’s not the outcome we wanted. But we’re gonna get back in the lab, the juniors and sophomores, and we’re gonna get back to work and come back stronger next year.” With 8:12 left in the third, Jaiyon Lewis completed a 3-play 47-yard drive with a 37-yard touchdown pass to Elias Coke. Coke had a fingertip grab streaking over the middle after beating out the Bulldogs’ secondary Then, with its back close to its own end zone trailing 28-6, Wilson went for a fake punt pass on fourth down from their own 10 that fell incomplete, resulting in a 10-yard touchdown run by D’Antae Sheffy moments later to make it 35-6 with 6:42 remaining in the third. Mickens’ third sack of the day on fourth down of the Bulldogs’ ensuing drive gave Harrisburg the ball once again. This time, Lewis connected with Quincy Brannon on a pop pass near the line of scrimmage before Brannon took the pass 30 yards for the touchdown. In the fourth, with 10:56 to go in the game, a 22-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Madyx Gruber to Glover, followed by a two-point conversion run by Monty Greer closed out the scoring. Gruber finished the game 12-for-20 passing for 133 yards and two interceptions. “Madyx, man, he’s my guy,” Glover said. “He’s got a really bright future ahead of him, whether it’s football or basketball. And his basketball season is coming up and I know he’s gonna do great things. He did great things on the field this year so I’m proud of him.” In total, the Cougars outgained Wilson 306-155 with Harrisburg recording 180 rushing yards while the Bulldogs had just 26. The Cougars had four different rushers gain 30 or more rushing yards and Nehemiah Ewell had a team-high 52 rushing yards off his 52-yard touchdown run. “We just dug ourselves some holes that we couldn’t get out of,” Wilson coach Doug Dahms said. “And give it to them they have athletes across the board.” The Cougars posted the opening touchdown when Mickens scored a 7-yard touchdown run with 2:59 left in the opening quarter. The play completed a 7-play, 45-yard drive. A bad snap on a Wilson punt from their own 49 on the drive prior gave Harrisburg solid field position. After a second consecutive three-and-out for the Bulldogs, the Cougars took over and quickly advanced down the field before a 4-yard touchdown run by Mickens added to the lead on the first play of the second quarter. Trailing 14-0 midway through the second quarter, the Bulldogs put together a strong drive that ended with a turnover. After starting at their own 34, Wilson advanced to first and goal from the 5. Two runs for no gain, followed by a 2-yard run made it fourth and goal from the 3. Gruber dropped back and under heavy pressure rolled out to the right. With multiple lineman in his face Gruber attempted a pass to Glover in the back middle of the end zone that was intercepted by Trays Walker. Following the interception, a 52-yard run by Nehemiah Ewell completed a 5-play 80-yard drive for Harrisburg, making it 21-0 with 4:22 left in the first half. “We knew we had to play a really good game and get some breaks,” Dahms said. “We played well at times, but we couldn’t get any breaks.” The Bulldogs put together another promising drive to close out the first half and put points on the board. A 13-play, 58-yard drive culminated with a 2-yard touchdown run by Gruber with 14 seconds left. The drive took just over four minutes off the clock. Greer had a team-high 37 rushing yards on six carries and Cam Zullinger had a team-high 31 receiving yards on three catches. E.J. Brownback led the Bulldogs’ defense with 7.5 total tackles. “I told the kids, ‘This hurts, but you can’t overlook what you did this year,'” Dahms said. “You beat a lot of teams that nobody expected. We just let this one get away. We didn’t play our A game, and you needed your A game for this. “The seniors did a heck of a job. It was a great senior group. They did everything that was asked.”Letter writes discuss President Biden's legacy, a guest column about President-elect Trump, MacArthur Center, murals at a Virginia Beach hospital and grocery prices.

The Rev. Jodi Hayashida stands Tuesday in front of Maine People’s Alliance on Lisbon Street in Lewiston. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal AUBURN — The Rev. Jodi Hayashida served for over two decades as the First Universalist Church congregation’s spiritual guide before moving on to a mission well beyond church walls into communities across the state. Now spearheading Multifaith Justice Maine (MJM), Hayashida is channeling a passion for faith and social justice into a movement of inclusivity, one that unites those of many faiths to create systemic change. Raised in the Boston suburb of Bedford, Massachusetts, Hayashida said her mother’s family is from Maine, dating back centuries. “Even though I’m technically from away,” she laughed, “I feel like I should get some credit for deep Maine roots.” After years of living and working in Auburn, she’s planted her own roots firmly in the state, where her ministry continues to grow in new ways. As a lifelong Unitarian Universalist who went to seminary straight out of college, Hayashida’s beliefs have been shaped by the teachings of a tradition that encourages and promotes development of personal faith. But her faith, she explained, is dynamic, evolving over time and shaped by the complexities of real life. “Our beliefs don’t exist in a vacuum,” she said. “They are constantly tested and refined by the simple act of living. Sometimes, that means my beliefs demand I change the way I live. At other times, reality has changed my beliefs.” Adaptation led Hayashida to what she calls “community ministry,” which she said means to “care for the world outside the walls of the local congregation.” It’s a place where the hunger for spiritual nourishment and desire for justice aren’t limited to parish walls or a single community of faith. As the director of MJM, a coalition organized under the Maine People’s Alliance, Hayashida has been working toward unification of people across the state who are in pursuit of a more just society. “Multifaith Justice Maine builds power across the lines of our diverse spiritual and religious beliefs as we work collectively to create a just and radically loving society,” Hayashida said. The organization’s work, she said, ranges from advocacy and bearing public witness, to legislative action and community-building. These efforts are all toward what Hayashida describes as “a beloved community that embraces and supports all.” Since beginning her work at MJM last year, Hayashida has addressed some of Maine’s most pressing issues, like training poll chaplains to ensure voters feel safe at the polls, advocating for housing as a human right and reframing substance use disorder as a public health issue. These issues, and many more, are not just political issues but moral imperatives rooted in a respect for the sacredness of all life, she said. For Hayashida, the essence of faith is found in a radical and reverent care for one another and in recognizing that “the holiness of this world is ultimately a mystery beyond our comprehension.” She said it’s a holiness woven into every part of life. Hayashida’s theology is far from traditional, so rather than engaging in what she calls old-school, patriarchal, academic theology, she prefers contemporary theologians, poets and thinkers broadening the “collective understanding of where and how holiness is made manifest in this world.” She said the fresh approach to faith has helped her connect with people across religious divides and not just in moments of shared worship, but also through collective action and organizing. “Connecting with people outside of my own faith tradition is as easy as connecting with people, period,” Hayashida said, adding that whether through her involvement in the Lewiston/Auburn Multifaith Association or simply by engaging with neighbors, she sees every interaction as an opportunity to foster understanding and compassion. Yet, she admitted, reconciling different belief systems can be challenging. It requires a solid dose of humility and is often an “invitation to meet the Holy in ever-expanding form.” That, she said, is a process of embracing one’s own faith without imposing it on others. After decades of ministry, Hayashida believes that her faith has one constant: the recognition of holiness in every life. “If we look deeply enough, we can witness the seed of holiness in every single life ... and once we see it, it becomes impossible to unsee it,” she said. For her, the ability to recognize the sacred in all things is a source of profound joy and heartbreak — a necessary foundation for the work of justice. Hayashida’s work may have shifted away from the parish, but her ministry continues through the building of cross-faith bridges and championing justice through the kind of faith that isn’t confined to walls, and through a shared struggle for a beloved community honoring the dignity of all. Comments are not available on this story. 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The secretive private school upending America's most liberal city: 'We don't talk about pronouns here' By JAMES REINL, SOCIAL AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENT, FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 22:41 GMT, 8 December 2024 | Updated: 22:44 GMT, 8 December 2024 e-mail 16 View comments In ultra-progressive San Francisco, parents increasingly seek something a little more traditional for their kids. That's the message from the growing enrollments at Donum Dei Classical Academy and other religious schools in the liberal California city. These private Christian schools weave tradition, faith, and conservative values into the curriculum. Some were founded by Republican fans of president-elect Donald Trump and want Christianity to play a major role in American life. For the parents who use them — this means no 'woke' books on library shelves and no talk of gender identity in classrooms. The popularity of the schools, though a worry for some, suggests a backlash against Golden State progressivism. California this year passed a first-in-the-nation law to make it harder for parents to find out when their kids ask to use a different name or pronouns in class. Its public schools are dogged by complaints about teachers encouraging students to change gender without telling their moms or dads, in some cases directing them to sex-change clinics. Enrollments have grown by some 25 students since Donum Dei opened its doors in 2019 Donum Dei co-founder Nate Fischer (second from left) is a right-wing venture capitalist who donated to the campaigns of J.D. Vance, vice president-elect, and other Republicans Read More REVEALED: The affluent California school that connects students to a sex-change clinic Public school enrollments are falling. Yonahandi Vaca, a social worker whose child attends Donum Dei, said she chose the 66-student K-8 school 'because it aligned with our Christian belief.' 'I feel like they have a fresh approach on education,' Vaca told The San Francisco Standard . 'I had never heard of classical, and that was really attractive to me: learning things the old way, with cursive and Latin.' The $20,000-a-year school sits in the residential Bernal Heights neighborhood, where Pride flags decorate many windows. It's expanded by some 25 students since opening in 2019. Anonymous contributions jumped from $45,692 that year to $773,319 in 2023. It 'exists to be a gift of God to the families and churches who call San Francisco home,' says its website. 'We seek to impart a rich classical Christian curriculum full of Scriptural truth and life-giving experiences ... in the hands of our godly, experienced teachers and education partners,' it adds. Meanwhile, Nativity High School opened this fall with 20 students in Inner Richmond. The 25-student Saint John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy in the Richmond opened in 1994, and Stella Maris, in Inner Richmond, has doubled its enrollment to 86 students since its 2021 reboot. They're all located in plush neighborhoods beloved of San Francisco's tech executives and other millionaires, where homes change hands for between $1.3 million and $1.8 million. Many were opened in the past five years. Across the US, the number of religious schools grew by 4.8 percent over that time, says Arcadia Education, a consultancy. Marilyn Bridon, an art teacher and assistant to the head at Stella Maris, a fast-growing classical Christian school, says classes are different to some nearby public schools. Elon Musk famously pulled his Space X and X firms out of California after a state law this year helped children change sex in school without telling their parents Read More EXCLUSIVE: The trans school conspiracy exposed: Midwest teachers trade tips on 'subversively and quietly' transitioning kids without telling their parents, and skirting Republican gender laws, in workshop funded by federal government Students attend Mass on Fridays and are encouraged to get involved in their parish. There's also a 'triage' system to ensure 'woke books' don't appear on library shelves, she said. 'We certainly don't talk about pronouns in our school,' Bridon told The Standard. 'Parents don't want kids exposed to outside influences that are prevalent in our city.' The schools are variously affiliated with Orthodox and Catholic teachings. Donum Dei is not linked to any particular sect of Christianity, but requires students to have at least one parent involved with a Christian church. The schools focus on classical subjects, such as grammar, logic, and rhetoric. They avoid gender ideology, critical race theory, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Helen Sinelnikoff-Nowak, an administrator and teacher at Saint John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy, says parents want something more traditional for their kids. 'A lot of people in our community have said it's important to them that we're not too far out there, too far to the left,' said Sinelnikoff-Nowak. 'I'm not preaching to parents, but I hear them, and that's what they're looking for.' Controversially, some of the schools don't teach evolution. This has raised questions about science teaching in the schools — and whether creationism is presented as fact. When asked about this, Donum Dei Principal Trisha Mammen reportedly said: 'God made earth and man. We did not come from slime.' The school did not answer DailyMail.com's request for comment. Administrators have also blocked a journalist from attending public information sessions about the academy. Other religious schools in San Francisco avoid creationism. Those guided by the Archdiocese of San Francisco 'teach what science can prove,' says Peter Marlow, a district spokesperson. The growing popularity of classical Christian schools comes as San Francisco edges politically to the right. The percentage of city voters who cast ballots for Trump grew from 12.8 percent in 2020 to 16.7 percent in 2024. The Nativity High School opened this fall with 20 students in Inner Richmond The 25-student Saint John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy in the Richmond opened in 1994 Meanwhile, in ballot measures, California voters opted to get tougher on drug and theft crimes and to allow forced labor in prisons. San Francisco was once America's least religious city. This year, it fell behind Seattle, according to a US Census Bureau survey. Local education consultant Vicky Keston says about one-in-ten of her clients are interested in Christian schools and want teachers to 'focus on academics over politics or social justice.' 'In my experience, there are a solid number of parents looking for a school like this,' she said. 'Some parents prefer questions about gender identity to be taught at an older age and for young children not to be actively suggested that they reconsider what their gender is.' Donum Dei was founded in 2019 by right-wing venture capitalist Nate Fischer and his wife, Meghan. They and other co-founders are linked to Calvinism and Dominionism, which promotes a society governed by biblical rules. Fischer's venture capital firm New Founding pours money into tech startups that promote right-wing values, such as gun ownership rights, vaccine skepticism and the gender binary. According to the Federal Election Commission, he donated some $14,000 to Republican candidates in recent election cycles, including J.D. 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