Kathryn Walsh
Kathryn Walsh is a high school science teacher currently teaching biology and earth science. She has extensive training as an outdoor educator and has also served as a reading specialist, working with students ranging from kindergarten through college levels.
Kathryn is an avid soccer fan. She played recreational soccer starting at the age of 10. She continued to play in high school, earning All-League and Outstanding Female Athlete awards. Kathryn has coached at the youth and high school levels, and currently referees for AYSO.
Kathryn is an amateur chef, nature enthusiast, avid reader, aspiring athlete, quilter, freelance writer, and single parent to two small boys. In her spare time she enjoys crochet, swimming, hiking, football, soccer, music, movies, and bakes the ultimate chocolate chip cookie.
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Kathryn is an avid soccer fan. She played recreational soccer starting at the age of 10. She continued to play in high school, earning All-League and Outstanding Female Athlete awards. Kathryn has coached at the youth and high school levels, and currently referees for AYSO.
Kathryn is an amateur chef, nature enthusiast, avid reader, aspiring athlete, quilter, freelance writer, and single parent to two small boys. In her spare time she enjoys crochet, swimming, hiking, football, soccer, music, movies, and bakes the ultimate chocolate chip cookie.
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First Person: Depression Won't Keep Me DownPeople who have never suffered from depression just don't understand. I felt like I was drowning in my own thoughts. It took me years to finally come up for air.
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Mad Cow Disease Returns: By the NumbersMad cow disease has resurfaced in the United States. Are we at risk? You decide.
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Brawn and Brains Touch Gloves in the Unique Sport of ChessboxingChess champions beware! Your next loss may be to an uppercut instead of a checkmate in the strange sport of chessboxing.
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First Person: I’m Trapped in This Drowning TownThe combination of an upside-down mortgage and seniority in a harder to find job keeps me stuck. What can I do to get out of here?
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Bikejor a Heady Alternative to Mountain BikingIf mountain biking has left you bored and uninspired lately bikejor is a way to take it over the top.
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Dog Scootering a Great Summer Substitute for Winter Sports WorshippersAs a winter sport enthusiast are you sad to see summer weather on the horizon? Dog scootering is an action-packed alternative to keep you toned and tanned until winter rolls back around.
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Canicross Lets Your Dog Take You for a WalkIf you are already walking your dog regularly, training your dog for canicross is a great way to strengthen the bond between you and keep you both in tip-top shape.
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Nothing Goes Better with Beer Than...Bloody Knuckles?Bloody knuckles are springing up all over. You would have never thought that childhood game would rise again.
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Engage Your Elementary Child Over Winter BreakEvery hour counts when building the brain of an elementary child. Don't let winter break undo your child's academic progress. These five activities are great for boosting your child's brain power.
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Four Reasons to Watch ‘Sons of Anarchy’As a motorcycle mama myself, I cheered when Sons Of Anarchy debuted. Four years later I am still a devoted S.O.A. fan. Read on to find out why.
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5 home decorating disasters and how to avoid themI've learned the hard way that home decorating isn't always easy. Maybe your next interior design project will be a hit, where these projects were all decorating disasters!
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10 Winter Beauty Blunders and How to Avoid ThemYour wardrobe isn't the only thing that needs to be freshened up for the holiday season. Make sure you are suffering from one of these winter beauty mistakes and guarantee you put your best face forward.
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Soured Over NBA Lockout Drama? Donkey Basketball to the Rescue!Donkey basketball provides a fresh, fun alternative to the whiny, overpaid "stars" in today's NBA.
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Turkey Isn't Just for Dinner. Who's Up for Bowling?Frozen turkey bowling has become a common winter sport as Thanksgiving draws near. Will you score a gobbler or be left holding the gizzard? Fling a frozen fowl and find out!Also published on:
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Maintaining the Windshield Washer System of a 2004 Ford ExplorerClearing out a clogged windshield washer system can be expensive. Doing it yourself saves time, money, and frustration. Luckily, the 2004 Ford Explorer's windshield washers are super easy to maintain. -
Coaching Missteps Cost USA Win Against CanadaThe US women's soccer team desperately needed a win in the first match of the Celebration Series against Canada. Coach Pia Sundhage made critical missteps during the match to earn the team a tie instead.
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5 Players to Watch During the Celebration SeriesAfter a 1-1 tie, Team USA desperately needs a win against Canada in the second match of the Celebration Series. Five players will be key to the team's success.
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Two-racket tennis is all about the forehandDistennis, also called two-racket or two-handed tennis, is a fast-paced alternative to traditional tennis and is slowly gaining in popularity. How might two rackets serve you?
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Fun and (Mostly) Free Family Activities in Portland, OregonPortland, Oregon is a great place for fun family activities. This article showcases free, or nearly free things to do as a family in Portland. -
Irish road bowling heads to the streets in West VirginiaIrish road bowling is an unusual and ancient Irish sport. It came to American with Irish immigrants and has flourished along the East Voast. West Virginia county fairs host road bowling all over the state.
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AYSO Region 187 hosts basic referee certification classAYSO Region 187 relies on volunteer referees to monitor their youth soccer leagues. This past Sunday, the region welcomed over 50 new basic referees into its ranks of volunteers.
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Must Do's for the Beginning Whitewater RafterWhitewater rafting can make for an exciting vacation. But it can also be scary to the first time rafter. With these five tips even the beginning whitewater rafter is in for one awesome experience. -
Angler alert: Lake Tahoe's newest resident is a little fishyLake Tahoe plays host to a new resident this summer as the Nevada Department of Wildlife introduces 22,000 Lahontan cutthroat trout into its waters. The cutthroat is a native species that hasn't been seen in the region since 1979.
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Making Your Year Everything it Should Be: 3 Tips for College FreshmenHeading off to your freshman year in college can be exciting, exhilarating, and a little scary. Use these three tips to make your freshman year everything it should be.
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Obama's 50th Birthday Bash Ignores Nation's Economic WoesPresident Obama is celebrating his 50th birthday with a huge fundraiser for his reelection campaign. His actions ignore the country's economic woes. There are three other ways to spend those funds that aid the nation instead of Obama.
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California whitewater river guide: John Fullbright knows his rapidsJohn Fullbright is a whitewater river guide on the American River. He really knows his rapids, and gave us an awesome two days of river rafting fun.
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Real World Quidditch Comes to San Diego's 2011 Comic-ConReal world, or muggle, quidditch is coming to a town near you. The International Quidditch Association attended San Diego's 2011 Comic-Con to spread news of their sport.
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Polocrosse playoffs crown different kind of World Cup championsA different kind of World Cup champions were crowned in England on July 17. The 2011 Polocrosse World Cup tournament saw eight teams compete for the international championship in an amazing blend of polo and lacrosse.Also published on:
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Teaching Tips: How to Handle Copied Assignments from StudentsStudents copy each other's work all the time. It is still plagiarism. This article relates three teaching tips I use to deal with copied assignments in my classroom. -
One fan's memories: Team USA makes Olympic soccer history winning back-to-back goldThe US women's soccer team made history at the 2008 Olympics with back-to-back gold medals. One fan relates her memories of the event.Also published on: -
Boxer Marina Ramirez eyes London's 2012 OlympicsOlympic hopeful Marina Ramirez is looking for gold in women's boxing at the 2012 summer games. A tight training schedule, and guidance from coach Cary Williams-Nunez will hopefully make that dream a reality.Also published on:
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3 Crucial Mistakes Cost USA Women's World Cup ChampionshipThe United States suffers a heartbreaking loss to Japan in the final match of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. Three crucial mistakes during the game cost Team USA the win and the championship.Also published on: -
5 Things Team USA Can Learn from Sweden's World Cup Loss to JapanTeam USA faces Japan in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship. The American women's team has what it takes to beat Japan. To give them an edge, Team USA needs to learn these five things from Sweden's loss. -
Swimming Tips: Rebuilding Swimming Fitness After a LapseReturning to swimming for exercise is difficult after a break. These 5 swimming tips will help you maximize your swimming workout, build yardage, and meet your ultimate fitness goals. -
L.A.Unified Schools Homework Policy Sends Wrong MessageThe L.A. Unified School Board recently enacted a new district-wide homework policy, where homework can only count as 10% of a student's grade. This sends the wrong message to students about the value of homework toward academic success.
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My Teen Wants a Tattoo. What Do I Do?Your teen has proclaimed they are getting a tattoo. What to do? Here are some tips to help guide you and your teen's tattoo decision.
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Ray Bradbury: My Favorite Short Story AuthorRay Bradbury is my favorite science fiction short story writer. He is a literary icon, award-winning writer, and my go-to guy for science fiction short stories.
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Summer Rains in the DesertMy first attempt at a summer sonnet. This summer poem is a play on Ray Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day." I feel this way every time it rains in the southern California desert.
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The best Father's Day gifts for Los Angeles Galaxy fansThe Los Angeles Galaxy soccer season is in full swing. If your dad is a Galaxy fan, use Dad's Day as an excuse to feed his Galaxy fan frenzy. Here's a Father's Day gift guide for the top 10 LA Galaxy gifts for your dad.
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First Person: Previewing Little Mermaid Ride at Disneyland's California AdventureDisneyland allowed annual passholders to preview yet another new attraction, The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure before it opens to the public. This article describes one passholder's experience.
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Maize and blue: Father's Day gifts for Michigan football fansDoes your dad breathe, eat, and sleep U of M football? If so, then make Dad's day with with gift in the Wolverine football spirit. Here's a Father's Day gift guide of the top 10 University of Michigan football gifts for your father.
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First Person: Previewing Disneyland's Remodeled Star Tours AttractionStar Tours The Adventures Continue opens at Disneyland Park on June 3. Annual passholders can preview the new Star Tours attraction early. This article details one passholder's experience on the new Disneyland attraction.Also published on:
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Top Tips for Swimming a Faster BreaststrokeWhen swimming competitively every second counts. This guide contains four tips that will make you swim breaststroke faster.
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Death Valley Vacation Earns $30,000 for Four Moreno Valley TeachersFour Vista del Lago High School teachers turn a Death Valley vacation into a $30,000 grant proposal. Their grant proposal was one of 24 funded by the UCR SCRIBES Project in the spring of 2011.
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A swimmer's guide to Riverside, California, area public poolsTake your summer workout to the community pool. Three Riverside area pools offer great options for lap swimmers. This article highlights pool schedules and amenities for three Riverside area outdoor public pools.
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How to improve swimming power with stroke work and weightsBuilding power in your swimming stroke is essential to make you swim faster, longer, and more efficiently. This article offers five swimming tips to help you work on stroke technique and muscle strength. Building both will make you a much better swimmer.
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Homemade Peppermint Bark Favors for Your DIY WeddingPersonalize your wedding with homemade peppermint bark wedding favors. An easy DIY bark recipe gives your guests a gift straight from the heart. This peppermint bark recipe is better than anything store-bought.
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Five Miami Day Trips that Highlight Florida HistoryTake a trip outside Miami city limits to explore Florida's rich history. Here are the five best Miami day trips for history lovers.
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Obama's Bin Laden Photo Decision Displays Class, Causes ConcernPresident Obama recently declined to display images of Osama bin Laden's dead body to the American public. One reader comments on this decision and discusses the political impact it may have.
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5 San Francisco Day Trips to Unwind Your MindSan Francisco can be tough to take on a daily basis. Relax, explore, and unwind with these 5 San Francisco day trip ideas.
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Top 10 alternative songs to run to: Music to move youMusic that tells a story keeps me motivated and helps me muscle through a long run. Here is a list of my top 10 favorite songs to run to.
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Things to Consider Before Your First TattooGetting a tattoo makes it permanent, period. Still unsure what to do? Adhering to these five tips will keep your first tattoo experience something special and meaningful for you. This article is a must-read before getting your first tattoo.
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Low Carb Living: How to Make a Strawberry Lemonade CheesecakeLow Carb living doesn't mean you have to skip dessert. In this low carb cheesecake recipe strawberries pair perfectly with luscious lemons to make a summery tongue-tantalizing treat.
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Summer Break 101: A Survey of One Teacher's Upcoming AdventuresEver wonder what your teachers did during summer vacation? This article details how one teacher plans to spend her summer break.
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Easy, Elegant, and DIY: Floating Candle CenterpiecesDIY wedding centerpieces are a wonderful way to stretch your wedding budget. Giving your guest tables a glowing candle wedding centerpiece in leiu of fresh flowers makes for endless reminders of your special night together too.
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Easy, Elegant, and Edible: Chocolate Rose Wedding FavorsThese affordable DIY wedding favors are simple and scrumptious. Charm your guests with a chocolate rose favor that resembles your wedding bouquet to really make the night memorable.
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Fond Memories of a (Feline) AffairRingo was a kept kitty. He lived on my porch for the better part of three years, coming and going as he pleased. A fierce feline and a talkative tomcat, Ringo was a cat to remember.
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National Park Service Announces National Park Week: April 16-24, 2011The National Park Service recently announced National Park Week, running from April 16 through April 24, 2011. During National Park Week guests can enter all 394 National Parks in the United States for free.
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Japan's Nuclear Crisis: Popular Children's Vitamin Could Counteract Low Levels of RadiationBoth potassium iodide and vitamin D have been pushed to the forefront of the media by the risk of nuclear fallout across the globe. As PI is becoming harder and harder to find, one writer finds possible solution in a popular children's vitamin.
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Japan's 9.0 Earthquake Disaster: Is the U.S. West Coast in Danger?A subduction zone exists off of the northwest coast of the United States. Studies suggest that movement along this fault could cause an earthquake and tsunami event similar to the 9.0 magnitude earthquake off the eastern coast of Japan.
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Heart Makes "These Dreams" the Stuff of MemoriesHigh heels, tight pants, and big hair. Heart's 1986-1987 world tour was a show to remember. The author reflects on memories from her first concert.
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Hcg Diet Recipe: Hearty, Healthy ChiliAny diet can get boring when you eat the same things over and over. This recipe gives you a quick, hearty, Hcg diet-friendly chili that will tantalize your taste buds and trim your waistline.
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Paying for A'sThis article describes one parent's views on paying for good grades. It includes rationale against paying cash for grades, and provides alternate ideas for motivating and celebrating your child's academic acheivements.
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How to Make Low Carb Cole Slaw: Simple, Quick, and Oh so GoodLow carb diets are often difficult because they deprive us of the carby foods we love. This low carb cole slaw recipe is fast, easy, and sugar free. And guess what....you'll never miss the sugar in this sinfully delicious side dish.
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First Person: Why I Became a TeacherI never wanted to become a teacher. This article discusses the path I traveled to become a teacher and the reasons behind it. Now I love every minute of it, and my story may help you want to become a teacher.
