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‘Sesame Street’ welcomes Julia, a Muppet with autism

Sesame Street is adding a new character to its lineup with Julia, a muppet who has vibrant red hair and autism.

Julia is already a staple in Sesame Street digital and print books, and will appear in the 47th season of Sesame Street in April, the Associated Press reported.

Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organization behind Sesame Street, announced in 2015 that Julia would join Elmo and the gang in books and an app as part of the “Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children” campaign. Julia, who “does things a little differently,” according to the workshop, is part of the campaign focused on reducing the stigma of autism. (Photo: Zach Hyman, AP)

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17 Unconventional Wedding Dresses for the Renegade Bride 

Regal behavior is part and parcel of what it means to be a bride. Hold court and remember your best angles–like those that show off your gown’s texture-play and your adventurous choice of accessories.

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petition: Ban Shark Fins In Canada

A ban is needed for the following reasons: - The latest science confirms that sharks are vital for... (1110 signatures on petition)

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[gentlesharks]

0 is right! Sharks don’t have any bones. In fact, their skeleton is made up of cartilage. Sharks and other cartilaginous fish (including skates and rays) have skeletons made of cartilage and connective tissue.

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Watch: This Congressman just delivered a whole passionate speech about what’s wrong with the Trump administration by comparing it to Stranger Things

Gifs: C-SPAN

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A cat at a local shelter. His name is Edgar. (Source: http://ift.tt/2jpRvfl)

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Balmain Pre-Fall 2017

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John Malkovich wrote and starred in 100 Years: The Movie You Will Never See, which was completed in 2015 and then immediately sealed in a time-locked, bullet-proof safe. The safe cannot be opened, not even with a code or key, but is set to automatically unlock on November 18, 2115. Source Source 2 Source 3

Three teasers were released, but the story is still unknown. The previews show the same scene with different interpretations.

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

One of the hardest lessons in life is letting go. Whether it’s guilt, love, anger, loss or betrayal, change is never easy. We fight to hold on and we fight to let go.

Lessons Learned in Life (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

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If I’ve learned one lesson from all that’s happened to me, it’s that there’s no such thing as the biggest mistake of your existence. There’s no such thing as ruining your life. Life’s a pretty resilient thing, it turns out.

Sophie Kinsella (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

[todropscience]

ABEJAS MARINAS: MICRO INVERTEBRADOS ESTÁN POLINIZANDO LAS PRADERAS MARINAS

Investigadores de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México encontraron algo increíble! Se creía que la reproducción de los pastos marinos se basaba exclusivamente en las corrientes y las mareas, pero ahora existen nuevas pruebas que demuestran que el pasto marino de las aguas mexicanas -y seguramente en otras partes- es polinizada por invertebrados marinos como lo son minúsculos crustáceos y poliquetos (gusanos marinos).

Basados en pruebas experimentales, los investigadores demostraron que estos invertebrados marinos polinizan la hierba de tortuga (Thalassia testudinum). Dado que este tipo de interacción animal-hierba marina era prácticamente desconocido, los científicos debieron inventar un nuevo término: la polinización zoobentófila.

- Diferente micro fauna polinizadora: larvas de crustáceos (a, b y c) y poliqueto (d) con granos de polen. Las barras representan mm.

Los pastos marinos son uno de los ecosistemas más productivos del mundo. Estos ambientes se encuentran en aguas costeras poco profundas en muchas partes del mundo. A pesar de que a menudo se confunden con algas, en realidad están relacionados con las plantas terrestres que tienen flores. 

Imagen principal: Flor femenina de Thalassia testudinum in situ con fauna visitante (poliquetos y larvas de crustáceos).

Referencia (Acceso abierto):van Tussenbroek et al. 2016.  Expe-rimental evidence of pollination in marine flowers by invertebrate fauna. Nature Communications. 

Revisa el vídeo de la polinización submarina

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[comedycentral]

A fun way to treat yourself is to leave work early and then never go back.

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

Introverts may have strong social skills and enjoy parties and business meetings, but after a while wish they were home in their pajamas. They prefer to devote their social energies to close friends, colleagues, and family. They listen more than they talk, think before they speak, and often feel as if they express themselves better in writing than in conversation. They tend to dislike conflict. Many have a horror of small talk, but enjoy deep discussions.

Susan Cain (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

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Our new Duck Feet Finger Puppets are perfect for rainy days and those times when you wish your hand could waddle. Plus, they’ll quack up your friends. 

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engentado

(noun) A Spanish untranslatable word, engentado is defined as literally feeling “peopled out,” and having the desire to have some alone time to get away from the world and recharge oneself. (via fyp-psychology)

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FACT # 193

Putting sugar directly on a wound or cut can help with the healing process.

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