Jerry Rivers
Jerry Rivers was born in a small Missouri town, Mexico, only a few miles from the home town (Florida) of his favorite wit and author, Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain).
He has enjoyed teaching secondary English and mathematics in the Golden State of California for several years. Jerry loves to play basketball and tennis for recreation, and has taught/coached tennis professionally. Writing is a pleasing avocation for him, and he has written about topics of many interests: travel, science, paranormal experiences, mathematics, world events, nutrition and fitness, humorous anecdotes, interesting people, and occasionally he enjoys writing about just weird events, people and creatures.
Presently living in the Philippines with his wife, Mariane, and son, Mac, he enjoys spending time with them. He says he's fortunate that they have the patience in teaching him the language, history and culture of this beautiful country.
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He has enjoyed teaching secondary English and mathematics in the Golden State of California for several years. Jerry loves to play basketball and tennis for recreation, and has taught/coached tennis professionally. Writing is a pleasing avocation for him, and he has written about topics of many interests: travel, science, paranormal experiences, mathematics, world events, nutrition and fitness, humorous anecdotes, interesting people, and occasionally he enjoys writing about just weird events, people and creatures.
Presently living in the Philippines with his wife, Mariane, and son, Mac, he enjoys spending time with them. He says he's fortunate that they have the patience in teaching him the language, history and culture of this beautiful country.
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Vitamins Are Vital to Your LifeFor your body to grow and develop properly, you need 13 different vitamins. You can get them all from just eating balanced meals daily. -
Daily Protein: Why You Need ItProtein is in foods such as meat, fish, eggs, milk, legumes, nuts and seeds, and are basic components of all living cells. They are important in your diet for the growth and repair of tissue.
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Body Metabolism is Important for Your Weight Control and FitnessSimply, metabolism is all the processes that your body must go through constantly to keep it maintained. Metabolism converts food and the air that we breathe into energy.
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War on Terror:What Went Wrong?This War on Terror has been highly criticized since the onset. It is a vague term, with no definite enemy labeled. It has been argued that anyone out of favor with anyone in power could be labeled a "terrorist." -
Be Your Own Doctor: What You Should Know About Daily Health CareIn today's society, too many have unnecessary health problems. There is much you can do to stay healthy, and be your own doctor.
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Can Charity End World Poverty?Can charity end world poverty is a simple question, but the answer is complex. Charity alone can not end poverty. A couple economists have their solutions. -
Prepare for that Blizzard; It May Be a LifesaverA blizzard is extremely dangerous to a community. This report gives a survival kit checklist for a weather-related emergency, which has already aided my family a few times. -
Having Financial Stability Means Using Common Sense in Choosing the Right CareerToday, times are changing rapidly, with many careers having fallen to the wayside, and new ones are emerging daily. These are volatile times that require common sense in making a career choice, and the correct program to achieve that career.
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How You Can Help Save the EnvironmentWe, today are still wasting too many of our planet's resources. This article reminds you of some that we easily take for granted, and can so easily lose soon. Here are some resources, and how we can preserve them before it's too late.