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 2010 2010-09-02T19:03:25+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/five-surprising-ways-to-live-longer/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/five-surprising-ways-to-live-longer/#When:19:03:25Z Increase your longevity with these surprising tips. Health and Wellbeing, Science, Weird 2010-09-02T19:03:25+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/good-news-high-school-athletes-muscles-can-remember-their-former-strength/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/good-news-high-school-athletes-muscles-can-remember-their-former-strength/#When:16:08:36Z Were you a jock in high school? A new study says your body can easily recover its former strength. Health and Wellbeing, Science 2010-09-01T16:08:36+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/new-sidewalk-pavers-can-clean-polluted-air/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/new-sidewalk-pavers-can-clean-polluted-air/#When:16:04:11Z New Air Clean paving slabs use special technology to clean the air in polluted cities. Green, Science 2010-08-31T16:04:11+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/eating-pecans-can-protect-your-brain-from-als/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/eating-pecans-can-protect-your-brain-from-als/#When:15:58:49Z A recent study found that a diet rich in pecans can protect against amyotropic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease. Health and Wellbeing, Science 2010-08-30T15:58:49+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/random-act-of-kindness-leads-to-93-clubs-chain-of-giving/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/random-act-of-kindness-leads-to-93-clubs-chain-of-giving/#When:01:41:13Z An act of kindness at Trader Joe's led hundreds of people to donate $93 each to hunger-related charities, raising over $100,000. General Interest, Heroes, Non-Profits 2010-08-29T01:41:13+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/six-tips-for-staying-positive-when-youre-unemployed/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/six-tips-for-staying-positive-when-youre-unemployed/#When:16:27:11Z Being out of work can lead to depression and negative feelings. Here are some tips for keeping an upbeat mood. General Interest, Health and Wellbeing 2010-08-27T16:27:11+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/pet-goat-and-dog-friends-get-second-chance-thanks-to-animal-shelter/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/pet-goat-and-dog-friends-get-second-chance-thanks-to-animal-shelter/#When:20:49:20Z A stray pet goat and his two dog friends will find a happy home, thanks to a Dallas animal shelter. Animals and Pets, Non-Profits 2010-08-25T20:49:20+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/zoo-hires-olympic-gymnast-to-teach-orangutans-how-to-swing/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/zoo-hires-olympic-gymnast-to-teach-orangutans-how-to-swing/#When:14:44:50Z Most monkeys naturally know how to swing -- but when orangutans at Ouwehands Dierenpark Rhenen were having trouble, the zoo hired gymnast Epke Zonderland to help them. Animals and Pets, Weird 2010-08-25T14:44:50+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/3-year-old-hero-alesaundra-tafoya-walks-to-fire-station-to-save-father/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/3-year-old-hero-alesaundra-tafoya-walks-to-fire-station-to-save-father/#When:18:48:25Z Toddler Alesaundra walked two blocks to the fire department all alone, saving her father's life. Heroes 2010-08-23T18:48:25+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/crop-mobs-bring-communities-together-to-help-small-farms/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/crop-mobs-bring-communities-together-to-help-small-farms/#When:15:37:21Z Groups known as "crop mobs" are working together to help farmers tackle big jobs for free. Arts and Culture, General Interest 2010-08-23T15:37:21+00:00