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How can you make extra money through your hobby?

How can you make extra money through your hobby?

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Extra Money Through Hobbies

Chances are that if you have a hobby,

you know more about it than most people.

If you can write about your hobby,

then you can create a blog.

And if you can take pictures of it,

you can make a photo blog.

You can monetize it in so many ways:

AdSense; affiliate products; eBay; Amazon; Kontera;

or by file sharing through a service like ShareCash.

You can even create your own info products and sell, or build a list with a free report.

Tell me about your hobby,

and why you can,

or cannot make money with it.

Hobby: A hobby is a regular activity done for enjoyment. Typically done during your free time. Hobbies can include collecting items, engaging in creative and artistic pursuits, playing sports, or pursuing other amusements.

How can you make extra money?

Exercise/Questions:

Do you have any hobbies?

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How to find the id of an image (photograph, pic, jpg, png, bmp…) on a WordPress page or post

How to find the id of an image (photograph, pic, jpg, png, bmp...) on a WordPress page or post

How to find the id of an image

If you want to find the id of an image (photograph, pic, JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP...) on a WordPress page or post, just click on Media on the left menu and when the pop-up Media screen shows you can move your mouse cursor over the words title, edit or delete (without clicking) and see the id in the status bar (lowest line or part of the internet program's screen) of the browser.

WordPress 6.9 or 7.0: If you click on the image in the media library, you can then just look at the number in the URL area of your browser.

If you can't see the words title, edit or delete you may need to click on show first then try moving your cursor over those words.

That's all.

There are also some WordPress plugins you can install from the left plugin menu after clicking "add new" to show the IDs.

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英文法 動詞過去形 Past Tense Verbs: List, Quiz & Grammar

英文法 動詞過去形 Past Tense Verbs: List, Quiz & Grammar

Jump to List of Verbs on this Page  | Past Tense Verb Quiz

Past Tense Verbs

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In English, past tense verbs are actions or events that have finished. They are words that simply end with an “ed”, a “d” or sometimes an "ied" at the end, like in the past tense verb married. Irregular verbs can look different to the original verb.

Regular Verb: “I have cereal every day.”
Past Tense: “I had a bowl of cereal for breakfast yesterday. ”

The past tense is used when things have been discontinued from the present and a story is already over.

For example, if I was told "I worked there for 15 years.", I can see that I am no longer working there. On the contrary, if I was told "I have worked there for 15 years.", using the present completion form, since it is a tense with continuity with the present, I am still working there.

Similarly, in the case of comparing "I lost his meeting notes."

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Using Transition Words and Phrases

Using Transition Words and Phrases

What are transition words?

Transitions

Transition words are used to connect ideas and show flow. They help readers move through complex ideas, establish relationships and connections between ideas as well. They are also important when you look at website rankings. Many search engine optimization programs recommend you use them to improve readability, like in Yoast SEO. If you use them correctly they typically results in better rankings in search engines like Google.

Conjunctions are the most basic of transitional words. They join words, phrases or clauses together. Good examples are "and", "but" also "or".

I drove to school and I got there just in time.

I drove home but was still late for dinner.

As you can see in the examples above, the conjunctions serve different purposes. 

The first conjunctive "and" connects the two occurrences equally. 

The second conjunctive "but" introduces a contrast. 

Knowing different categories of transition words will also help you choose the best ones to get your point across.

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Master the Art of Professional Email Writing: Essential Tips for Clear, Compelling Communication

Mastering the Art of Email: A Guide to Clear and Compelling Communication

Crafting the perfect email is like writing a letter to the world. Your message can be a simple knock on the door or an eloquent invitation to step inside. Whether you're just entering the workforce or you're a seasoned leader, the skill of writing impactful emails is one of the most essential tools you’ll use in your professional life. Emails hold power. The power to motivate, clarify and connect or when done poorly, the power to confuse, frustrate or even be ignored. But worry not! With a few key strategies, you can turn your emails into clear, actionable and engaging communication.

So, how do you ensure that your emails don’t just blend into the noise but instead leave an impression? Let’s walk through the steps of mastering this essential skill.

The Building Blocks of a Brilliant Email

Every email you send, whether to a colleague or a new contact, follows a basic structure. However, it’s in how you execute each part that will set you apart from the rest. From the subject line to the final sign-off, each component plays a role.

1. The Subject Line: Your First (and Only) Chance

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