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Kazakhstan’s Ozim mobile app helps children with special needs

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:37 GMT

The Ozim (Myself) platform is a mobile application providing information and methodological support to parents of children with special needs, including video instructions from qualified Kazakh experts and rehabilitation techniques that parents can use at home. The application offers parents access to international studies on early intervention in Kazakh and Russian languages, enables discussions with other parents on forums, and gives a contact list of the country’s rehabilitation centers. The application recently included materials on the early development of children, allowing any parent to find useful information on the app.Assem Tazhiyeva, founder of Ozim Platform, developed a deep interest in inclusive education during a volunteering project at Nazarbayev University (NU) that explored families with children with special needs.“That project transformed me. I’ve known about mothers who are struggling every day,” she said.Upon graduating from the university, she partici...

Miss Manners: I say this young man is rude. My daughter says I’m the problem.

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:37 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter is dating a young man who I could believe had been raised in a barn. He has no manners.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: I just learned this rule about the anthem. Have I been wrong for 40 years? Advice | Miss Manners: My husband bristles when my eyes stray to what he’s reading Advice | Miss Manners: I was dinged on my job review, and I think it was for my bathroom bluntness Advice | Miss Manners: I want to ditch a wedding planner who is proposing horrifying activities Advice | Miss Manners: I thought it was inappropriate for her to skip the funeral and show up for the food As an example, when he has eaten at our house, he has said that what I serve “isn’t enough” and that I need to provide more (two hamburgers instead of one, for example, or bigger steaks than the ones we eat). I was shocked and let my daughter know that he is incredibly rude.M...

Dear Abby: I need to practice not insulting the men who ask me out

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:37 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 65-year-old female who has been divorced 15 years. I have no interest in dating.During the last couple of years, I have focused on my health, concentrating on diet and exercise, and I have lost 50 pounds.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: His first wife was a ‘fox,’ and I am apparently not Advice | Dear Abby: My husband does whatever he wants and lies all the time. Should I stay? Advice | Dear Abby: I’m mortified that my husband hung a Green Book by our phone Advice | Dear Abby: I just found out what happens at home when I’m on the night shift Advice | Dear Abby: I can’t even play with cats correctly Before I lost the weight, men seldom noticed me, which was fine with me. Lately, men have been looking at me, smiling and even flirting. Although this is a confidence booster, I don’t want to lead anyone on.I know it may seem weird, but I’m af...

Lingering fireworks smoke trigger air quality alerts for DC region

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:37 GMT

The National Mall fireworks show attracted thousands to D.C. and lit up the sky in a beautiful display, but it also left lingering smoke and triggered air quality alerts into Wednesday morning.Air quality has improved but much of the D.C. region is under either a “Code Red,” or “Code Orange,” air quality alert, according to AirNow.“We’re looking at some very unhealthy levels across parts of our area,” 7News Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson said. “There’s no fireworks display that was bigger than what was happening over D.C., and with the winds being out of the west and southwest, we’re seeing some of the fine particle pollutants being carried into Northern Prince George’s County.”Under a “Code Orange,” air is unhealthy for people in sensitive groups, such as those with heart or lung disease, kids and older adults. People in those groups should limit time outside.The next step up from that advisor...

Alicia Keys, Fall Out Boy headline July entertainment guide

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:37 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews July entertainment (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); The Fourth of July is in the rear view, but there’s still plenty to do in the nation’s capital.It’s time for our July Entertainment Guide of fun events around town for the rest of July. July Entertainment GuideJuly 5: Tori Amos at Wolf TrapJuly 5: Barenaked Ladies and Five for Fighting at The An...

Liberan de prisión a Allison Mack, actriz de “Smallville” y miembro de alto rango del culto Nxivm

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:37 GMT

(CNN) — Allison Mack, quien fuera actriz de la serie “Smallville” y miembro de alto rango del culto Nxivm, que fue condenada a 3 años de prisión en 2021, fue puesta en libertad este lunes, según la Oficina Federal de Prisiones.Mack fue arrestada en 2018 junto con varios otros líderes de Nxivm, incluido Keith Raniere, quien fue condenado por cargos de crimen organizado, informó previamente CNN.Condenan a prisión a la actriz de “Smallville” Allison Mack por su papel en NxivmRaniere, el fundador de la empresa Nxivm, fue condenado a 120 años de prisión en 2020. Mack se declaró culpable de los cargos de chantaje y conspiración de chantaje un mes antes de que comenzara el juicio de Raniere en 2019.El juez de distrito estadounidense Nicholas Garaufis calificó previamente a Mack de “cómplice esencial” y “aliada voluntaria y proactiva” de Raniere, pero también dijo: “no dudo de que fue manipulada y también se sintió cautiva”.T...

Milwaukee Brewers square off against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:37 GMT

Chicago Cubs (39-45, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (46-40, second in the NL Central)Milwaukee; Wednesday, 8:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Justin Steele (9-2, 2.43 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 76 strikeouts); Brewers: Adrian Houser (3-2, 3.88 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 30 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cubs -151, Brewers +128; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers host the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.Milwaukee is 23-19 at home and 46-40 overall. The Brewers have a 14-6 record in games decided by one run.Chicago has a 39-45 record overall and an 18-23 record on the road. The Cubs have the ninth-ranked team batting average in the NL at .248.Wednesday’s game is the sixth time these teams square off this season. The Brewers are up 3-2 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Willy Adames leads Milwaukee with 12 home runs while slugging .375. Raimel Tapia is 5-for-23 with two home runs and two RBI over the last 10 games.Nico Hoerner has 15 doubles, three tri...

De La Cruz leads Reds against the Nationals after 4-hit outing

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:37 GMT

Cincinnati Reds (47-39, first in the NL Central) vs. Washington Nationals (34-51, fifth in the NL East)Washington; Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Graham Ashcraft (3-6, 6.66 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, 59 strikeouts); Nationals: Josiah Gray (6-6, 3.30 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 86 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Reds -124, Nationals +105; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds take on the Washington Nationals after Elly De La Cruz had four hits on Tuesday in an 8-4 win over the Nationals.Washington has a 13-29 record at home and a 34-51 record overall. The Nationals have a 21-9 record in games when they scored at least five runs.Cincinnati is 47-39 overall and 24-18 on the road. The Reds have a 37-9 record in games when they scored at least five runs.The teams meet Wednesday for the third time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Lane Thomas has 23 doubles, two triples and 14 home runs for the Nationals. Jeimer Candelario is 12-for-38 with three doubles, four home runs a...

Mets take win streak into game against the Diamondbacks

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:37 GMT

New York Mets (39-46, fourth in the NL East) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (50-36, first in the NL West)Phoenix; Wednesday, 9:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Kodai Senga (6-5, 3.53 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 101 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Tommy Henry (5-1, 4.08 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 49 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -114, Diamondbacks -106; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets are looking to keep their three-game win streak alive when they visit the Arizona Diamondbacks.Arizona has a 24-21 record at home and a 50-36 record overall. The Diamondbacks have the third-ranked team batting average in the NL at .261.New York has gone 19-27 in road games and 39-46 overall. The Mets are 16-4 in games when they did not give up a home run.The teams match up Wednesday for the second time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Corbin Carroll leads the Diamondbacks with a .296 batting average, and has 20 doubles, three triples, 18 home runs, 30 walks and 46 RBI. Jake McCarthy is 11-for-31 with...

Los Angeles Dodgers host the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:37 GMT

Pittsburgh Pirates (40-45, third in the NL Central) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (47-38, second in the NL West)Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Osvaldo Bido (0-1, 4.74 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 18 strikeouts); Dodgers: Bobby Miller (4-1, 4.23 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 35 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Dodgers -250, Pirates +207; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.Los Angeles is 47-38 overall and 25-16 at home. The Dodgers have a 38-14 record in games when they scored five or more runs.Pittsburgh has an 18-24 record in road games and a 40-45 record overall. The Pirates have gone 22-12 in games when they did not allow a home run.Wednesday’s game is the sixth time these teams square off this season. The Pirates are up 3-2 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Mookie Betts leads the Dodgers with 44 extra base hits (20 doubles, a triple and 23 home runs). J.D. Martinez is 9-for-42 with three home run...