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Yuichiro Miura, an 80 year old from Japan, climbed to the top of Mount Everest on Thursday 5/23/2013. He is the oldest man to have climbed the Earth's highest mountain. Miura arrived at the summit with his 9 person team including his 43 year old son.
Miura and his son Gota during their last Everest summit in 2003 - Image Credit: Miura Dolphins
"This is the best feeling in the world," Miura said on a phone call to his family from the summit. "I never imagined I would become the oldest man to get here, at 80. There's no greater feeling in life, but I've never felt this tired either."
And that's what's good,
Jon
Teachers are individuals that help shape our lives every day. During the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma, one teacher, Rhonda Crosswhite, took her role to a new level when she saved the lives of her students.
When the tornado went through Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Oklahoma, Rhonda protected several students from harm.
"I was in a [bathroom] stall with some kids and it just started coming down, so I laid on top of them", Rhonda stated on the Today show. She continued to keep them calm. 'We're going to be fine, we're going to be fine, I'm protecting you. 'And then I said a few prayers. 'God please take care of my kids.' And we're fine."
And that's what's good,
Jon
"Hangover" actor, Zach Galifianakis, is more than just laughs and entertainment. Zach has grown to stardom with his Hangover movies, but he has not forgotten about his friends.
When he discovered that his old friend, Elizabeth 'Mimi' Haist, was homeless, he came to the rescue. He met Mimi 20 years ago at a laundromat that she worked at. He used to take his clothes there when he first moved to LA as an aspiring actor.
“Maybe he has his own washer and dryer now,” Mimi said.
Mimi is all smiles because of the comedian
Zach took her off the streets and got her a small apartment which he pays the monthly rent. He has also taken her to several movie premiers including the recent Hangover III red carpet premier. During a premier, Zach introduced Mimi to Renee Zellweger, whom furnished Mimi's apartment. Zach also takes Mimi out to dinner and buys her groceries.
Zach's "wolf pack" is growing :)
And that's what's good,
Jon
- Thanks for the story Nora!