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 2010-03-18T00:59:30+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/five-eco-friendly-acts-for-spring/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/five-eco-friendly-acts-for-spring/#When:00:59:30Z From our friends at Divine Caroline, here are five eco-friendly ways to prepare for spring. General Interest, Green 2010-03-18T00:59:30+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/why-a-vacation-will-make-you-happier-than-a-new-car/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/why-a-vacation-will-make-you-happier-than-a-new-car/#When:02:41:35Z Studies say spending money on experiences will make you happier than spending it on possessions. Here's why. General Interest, Health and Wellbeing 2010-03-17T02:41:35+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/computer-avatars-could-be-key-to-self-improvement/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/computer-avatars-could-be-key-to-self-improvement/#When:21:13:52Z A new study found that lookalike virtual avatars can help people stick to goals. General Interest, Science 2010-03-15T21:13:52+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/help-your-favorite-non-profit-win-10000/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/help-your-favorite-non-profit-win-10000/#When:19:19:34Z A new competition from Razoo could help your favorite charity win $10,000. Non-Profits 2010-03-15T19:19:34+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/katie-spotz-completes-youngest-solo-journey-in-rowboat-across-atlantic-ocea/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/katie-spotz-completes-youngest-solo-journey-in-rowboat-across-atlantic-ocea/#When:18:47:46Z Katie Spotz, 22, who we wrote about previously, has become the world's youngest person to row across the Atlantic. General Interest, Heroes, Non-Profits 2010-03-15T18:47:46+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/five-more-amazing-instrumental-guitar-performances/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/five-more-amazing-instrumental-guitar-performances/#When:02:50:02Z We missed some great artists in our previous round-up of acoustic guitar instrumentals - here are even more to enjoy. Arts and Culture, Features, General Interest 2010-03-15T02:50:02+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/korean-war-veteran-builds-schools-for-his-former-enemies-in-china-and-north/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/korean-war-veteran-builds-schools-for-his-former-enemies-in-china-and-north/#When:01:06:37Z After South Korean soldier Kim Chin-kyung escaped from enemy forces, he decided to help them by creating universities in China and North Korea. Arts and Culture, Features, Heroes 2010-03-12T01:06:37+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/wasp-female-military-pilots-receive-congressional-gold-medal/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/wasp-female-military-pilots-receive-congressional-gold-medal/#When:03:49:53Z During World War II, young women known as WASPs risked their lives to fly planes to help the US military. 65 years later, they're finally getting the recognition they deserve. Heroes, History 2010-03-11T03:49:53+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/american-express-members-project-pays-you-for-volunteer-hours/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/american-express-members-project-pays-you-for-volunteer-hours/#When:04:19:20Z American Express' new Members Project lets volunteers receive payment in rewards points for their time working with non-profits. Business, General Interest, Non-Profits 2010-03-10T04:19:20+00:00 http://gimundo.com/news/article/in-the-future-technology-may-let-us-communicate-telepathically/ http://gimundo.com/news/article/in-the-future-technology-may-let-us-communicate-telepathically/#When:23:14:21Z According to Cisco Labs futurist Dave Evans, telepathic technology will allow us to download data directly into our brains within several decades. Business, General Interest, Science, Weird 2010-03-08T23:14:21+00:00