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This is a reminder that it's Donor's Choose time! The time when all science bloggers join together in solidarity (ok, mostly in competition, but I guess there's SOME solidarity in there) to raise money for schools! Sci is focused this year on the math and science classrooms that are most in need, and I'd love it if you could help out!! Even a little here and there is more money to make kids love SCIENCE!!! So please check out my giving page and feel free to donate if you find a project that catches your eye!