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My name is Gemma Joyce, I'm 15 years old, and I am a secondary school student in East Sussex, (in England). I'm currently doing my GCSE courses which include English, Maths, Science, Media Studies, ICT, French and Religious Studies, my favourite of which

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Computers & Technology > Internet Tips How to download YouTube videos: 1 of 9
Having just mastered the art myself, I will share with you the methods and secrets of downloading Youtube videos. I have made a youtube video which you may find helpful, entitle 'How to make an Abridged Movie', by gems106, (see the bottom of this page to find a link) which offers a step to step guide with screen shots if you... More..
Entertainment > Music Education Play piano instantly even if you don't know where middle C is: 1 of 6
I've been playing piano for years now, and after attempting to play a few other instruments, I have found that piano (or keyboard) is the easiest instrument to teach yourself to play. I started teaching myself simple tunes when I was about 10, and I started lessons in my second year of secondary school. Lessons were OK, but ... More..
Education > College Study Tips Preparing for exams: 5 of 26
Preparing for exams can be one of the most stressful, yet incredibly boring parts of your life. I know, because I'm going through it at the moment! So, what can we do to stop stressing and start stuffing the knowledge into our heads? Well, I've put together a few tips which have really helped me so far during my exam prepara... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: New Year's Eve: 10 of 26
New Year's Eve, The Champagne's out, Countdown comes, The kids start to shout, Headache in the morning, To much food and wine, And silly dancing, To Auld Lang Syne! More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Tips & Tricks Where to find Sims objects: 3 of 7
Sims is one of the most best selling PC games of all time because of it's amazing design flexibility, and the wide range of game play options there are. As well as the huge range of clothing and objects provided by EA Games, we are actually able to create and download pretty much anything, and use it in the game! Known as cu... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Boredom: 101 of 200
Boredom, for me, does not exist, At least not for long, When you're sitting on your own, Something will soon come along, Perhaps boredom is a pleasure, Nothing to do, no stress, But teach yourself not to get bored, Life is too short for boredom, Something will come along More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Tips & Tricks Tips for cell phone etiquette: 10 of 17
Cell phones: We can't escape them, if they're not in your pocket ringing at inconvenient times, somebody else is shouting down one sitting next to you and not realising how their sharing their conversation with the rest of the bus. The thing that gets me most is when you're standing in a shop minding your own business when y... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Halloween: 86 of 124
Halloween, Halloween! The time when ghosts and ghouls are seen! The howl of the wolf on the hill, The vampire's night for a kill, The light of the moon on the trees, The high pitched screech of banshees, The children's laughter and sweets, Should this be the time for treats? THE DAY FOR SCARES AND FRIGHTS, BEWARE ON HALLOWEE... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Which is the better video game platform: Console or PC?: 23 of 30
Everyone is always going on about the great graphics and High Definition features of the PS3 or XBOX 360, but what people don't know is the PC has great, if not better 'graphics' and most games which come out on these expensive, 'technically advanced' machines also come out on the PC. To get better vision on your PC, you jus... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Complicated life: 10 of 11
Complications always occur, Some would say that they keep us 'on our toes', Or make life interesting, But it is always me who has the most, It is the stress that I hate and fear most. Stress comes from everywhere: School, friends and home. Homework, thinking, thinking and more thinking. My world has become enveloped by compl... More..