http://gimundo.com Our take on the most inspiring stories in mainstream media, and weekly exclusive interviews and roundups about the people and innovations that are making a positive difference in our society. en editor@gimundo.com Copyright 2009 2009-07-03T01:15:29+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/young-brothers-invent-bestselling-iphone-app/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/young-brothers-invent-bestselling-iphone-app/#When:01:15:29Z Think all of the bestselling iPhone apps are created by Silicon Valley geniuses in their spare time? As it turns out, the technology is child's play. Business, General Interest 2009-07-03T01:15:29+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/13-year-old-girl-survives-plane-crash-into-indian-ocean/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/13-year-old-girl-survives-plane-crash-into-indian-ocean/#When:16:01:27Z Amidst the tragedy of Tuesday's Yemenia Airline crash, there is one bright spot: A 13-year-old girl who'd been on board the flight was discovered alive with only minor injuries. General Interest 2009-07-01T16:01:27+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/bar-code-trackers-for-food-could-help-you-eat-more-ethically/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/bar-code-trackers-for-food-could-help-you-eat-more-ethically/#When:22:31:25Z While the technology isn’t commercially available yet, several companies are working to implement food tracking software, which will help conscientious consumers to find out where their local shops’ food was grown before making a purchasing decision. General Interest, Green 2009-06-30T22:31:25+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/teen-mugging-victim-uses-google-street-view-to-nab-criminals/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/teen-mugging-victim-uses-google-street-view-to-nab-criminals/#When:21:54:29Z Google can be good for all sorts of things, from searching to shopping. Now, you can add crime-solving to the list. General Interest, Weird 2009-06-29T21:54:29+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/ten-healthy-summer-foods-that-wont-break-the-bank/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/ten-healthy-summer-foods-that-wont-break-the-bank/#When:23:06:14Z From our friends at Divine Caroline, here are ten great suggestions for healthy and budget-friendly summer fruits and veggies to incorporate into your diet. General Interest, Green, Health and Wellbeing 2009-06-28T23:06:14+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/five-bizarre-and-fun-summer-festivals-around-the-world/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/five-bizarre-and-fun-summer-festivals-around-the-world/#When:22:49:08Z While you probably won’t find a city in America that doesn’t celebrate Independence Day in some form or another, you may not be aware of some of the other fun and bizarre summer celebrations that you’ll find around the world. If you feel like having fun at a unique and quirky summer festival, here are a few upcoming events you might want to mark on your calendar. Animals and Pets, Arts and Culture, Features, General Interest, Weird 2009-06-28T22:49:08+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/the-south-pole-doctor-who-treated-her-own-cancer/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/the-south-pole-doctor-who-treated-her-own-cancer/#When:21:41:46Z In honor of her recent death, we'd like to share the story of Dr. Jerri Nielsen, a doctor who discovered she had breast cancer while working in the remote South Pole, and was forced to treat her own disease in order to survive. Health and Wellbeing, Heroes, History 2009-06-25T21:41:46+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/the-12-greenest-cars-of-2009/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/the-12-greenest-cars-of-2009/#When:01:48:28Z In the market for a new car and hoping to find something a little easier on the Earth than your old SUV? From our friends at EcoSalon, here's a great round-up of 12 eco-friendly cars. General Interest, Green 2009-06-25T01:48:28+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/archaelogists-discover-worlds-earliest-musical-instruments/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/archaelogists-discover-worlds-earliest-musical-instruments/#When:01:41:24Z Archaeologists recently discovered bone flutes that are at least 35,000 years old, proving that music truly is timeless. Arts and Culture, General Interest, History, Science 2009-06-25T01:41:24+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/six-once-forbidden-foods-that-arent-so-bad-for-us/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/six-once-forbidden-foods-that-arent-so-bad-for-us/#When:22:00:35Z Researchers have found that these foods are less sinful than we thought, and in some cases, can actually provide health benefits. Find out what makes these “bad” foods not so bad after all. General Interest, Health and Wellbeing 2009-06-23T22:00:35+00:00