I prefer giving mostly time on my computers to BOINC projects,
especially those related to medical research, but also give
some money to those which need it.

I've found this BOINC project about the best introduction to
such projects:

http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/index.jsp

Click on each of the small pictures under the big picture to
see their various subprojects. If you want the one most
related to diabetes research, look for the one with Proteome
in its name; it works at such an early stage of medical
research that it usually isn't known yet just what conditions
they will be helping. Appears to be financed mostly by IBM.


Another even more related to diabetes research:

http://cbl-boinc-server2.cs.technion...inkattechnion/

Officially still in beta testing, but has lost so many of their
project staff that they now seldom change their software in any
visible way. Working on the genetics of various conditions,
with diabetes first on the list. Does not always have workunits
available, so it should not be your only BOINC project.


I've found more, but those look like the best start.


BOINC projects are intended to run in the background on your
computer(s), and make use of any computer time left over from
other things you do on the computer. Intended to avoid
interfering with your normal computer use, but I've found
that adding more memory can be needed to avoid such
interference.


Also, I've found this group, which allows you to choose which
educational project you want to help the most, and direct
donations the

http://www.donorschoose.org/

Appears to be aimed at schools in the US only.

Robert Miles


On 12/20/2011 1:10 PM, Jacquie wrote:
> My husband was in the AF for thirty years and the early years were very
> slim. We never bought gifts for each other until about 25 years ago.
> Then it was usually one gift. He now has retirement from the AF and is
> making good money teaching at a local Community College. So we now buy
> gifts for each other and the kids and Grandkids...why not when we can
> afford it....when he retires from the CC we will have to cut back but
> now we can live comfortably. We also give to many charities throughout
> the year and Christmas. For the past 15 years we have bought two bikes
> for Toys for Tots. We also give to the Local Community Food Bank...who
> can use the donations , especially in these times. We are so lucky the
> recession has not hit us and are able to give to those in need right
> now. We also give to many pet rescue groups. My husband and I both enjoy
> giving. We used to give our time to Charities, since we didn't have the
> money, but now my health keeps me from moving around a lot so we give
> money now, while we can....
>
> "Storrmmee" > wrote in message
> ...
>> when we got together we were too poor, and when we have extra at
>> christmas we usually give it to a charity, Lee
>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>> "Storrmmee" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> dh and i haven't ever been on the whole gift thing and without kids
>>>> it costs lots less, but staring at refurnishing a house is stress
>>>> inducing, so even if i had all the money i have ever spent on
>>>> holidays i would still be freaking, lol, Lee
>>>
>>> My husband hasn't bought me anything for years. I used to buy for him
>>> but it makes him angry so I no longer does. Angela does but it's just
>>> a little token thing.