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Man Does Keepy Uppy For 28 Hours
Daniel Yaakob A Swedish man has played keepy uppy for 28 hours, 21 minutes and 2 seconds. He had 15 minute breaks every 3 hours. Keepy uppy (of keepie uppie) is when a person juggles a ball with feet, knees or head (but not hands) to stop it touching the ground. Daniel said "I want to inspire others to push their limits, [...] This record is the perfect combination of my passion for football, [...] and personal growth." I don't think I have done keepy uppy for longer than
Chris Walsh
Jan 211 min read


Australia Bans Social Media For Under 16s
Social media stress Australia has banned social media for under 16 year olds. It is a bold move and Australia is the first country in the world to do it. People 15 and under can't use social media anymore. This is to protect children from the stresses caused by social media. It can be addictive for children. Social media can also be a dangerous place if you are not careful. They can easily be bullied and aren't so easily protected by parents. There is opposition however. S
Chris Walsh
Dec 10, 20251 min read


Kitchen work - Hard work is important!
I have been a teacher for 4 years now. But, before I was a teacher, I worked in kitchens in several different countries. It was sometimes a difficult job, but I really enjoyed it. Each restaurant, hotel or bakery I worked at was a new challenge. Sometimes, it was really difficult for me. I remember one job was just too much. I helped breakfast, made cakes and scones for a cafe and did lunch for 100+ people every day. It was so hard at first. I quickly realised I just had to
Chris Walsh
Mar 18, 20241 min read


I love coffee...
I love coffee! I drink it every day. Do you like coffee, too? In Tsubame and nearby, we have lots of nice coffee shops. Here are some nice coffee shops in the area: Tsubame coffee is my favourite. I have been there many times. I like to sit outside when it is nice weather. They have many books there too. I also like Itoya cafe in Sanjo. I have drunk coffee there just once. The coffee is really good and it is quiet and peaceful. When I went there it was summer and the trees
Chris Walsh
Mar 15, 20241 min read
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