So far my Donors Choose campaign has attracted one anonymous donor.
Now, I am quite grateful for my donor, but I want MORE.
I am calling on all of you nephrologists, urologists, physiologists, grad students, fellows, residents, and even relatives out there. Anyone who worships that golden liquid we call urine.
Are we going to let a bunch of neuroscientists and druggy types outraise us? Or are we going to support elementary science education the way we should?
Loyal readers may have noticed something new in the right-hand column: the Donors Choose widget.
This wonderful program allows teachers to request donations for classroom programs. They get posted online and donors get to choose the projects they wish to fund.
Last year I paid for a nutritional education project. The letters I got back from 4th graders were wonderful!
As further incentive, we have a contest going. Those of us who blog about science want to see whose readers can pony up the most to support science and math education in high poverty areas.The contest runs from October 10 - November 9. What are you waiting for? Start clicking!
What, you want more incentive than doing good things for kids? OK, a lucky winner chose from among the first five winners will get a gift certificate to the WhizBANG! swag shop. With this you can purchase a travel mug. My spouse loves his (OK, so he has to) , and it really is high quality. Or you can get the WhizBANG! thong; I swear I will never tell.
So donate already.
What else would I show here?
First, a big thanks to everyone who has clicked by my new online crib since August 2. I am enjoying the traffic, and I am glad to see actual interaction happening on some posts.
Today is Saturday, a day when most of my loyal readers will be enjoying or despising the weather and a day off of work. What could make that better than the debut of...
wait for it....
you know it's coming....
I can feel the suspense....
drumroll, please....
Yes, you can now show your love of this blog, the Scientopia site, and that golden fluid by plunking down a few bucks for stuff.
Of course, the standard tee comes in yellow.
Instant Classic
And we feature the full range of "hydration vehicles" for your pleasure - coffee cups, water bottles, and a beer stein.
Finally, the shop also offers more intimate garments to protect those bits that let your urine flow.
The WhizBANG! Thong
A small mark-up is included in the prices. Don't worry- I'm not planning to get rich on the blog! These "profits" will be used to support groups that fund kidney research. After all, I am a Scientopian- collaborative, cooperative, and definitely not-for-profit.
So start shopping - you know you want those boxers!
Toilet image courtesy of PhotoXpress.
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