1: The ___ was the first textile machine of the Industrial Revolution.
cotton gin
water frame
internal combustion engine
power forge

2: ____brought English textile machinery designs to the USA.
Eli Whitney
Samuel Slater
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson

3: An example of a cottage industry is __.
power looming
building steam engines
making interchangeable parts
hand weaving

4: The approximate decade that the Industrial Revolution began was the __.
1840s
1830s
1810s
1760s

5: ___ is the country where the Industrial Revolution began.
Russia
England
Spain
Germany

6: The typical number of hours in a textile factory work-week in the USA in the 1870s was _
40
50
60
75

7: __was not improved by the use of steam engines in the 19th century.
Transportation
Farming
Air quality
Manufacturing

By: kayla u

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It can be difficult to figure out the best baby carrier backpack to buy in the market. While there are many options out there today, not all are the best for you or your child. There can be many issues that people are generally unaware of, and picking a low quality baby carrier can not only be uncomfortable, but can be hazardous to you and your child's health. Here are some health risks of low quality baby carrier backpacks.

Improper support can cause bad weight distribution on your back when you are carrying your child. This can cause back problems, neck problems, and spinal alignment issues. If your child carrier, backpacks specifically, is uncomfortable you may begin to try and adjust your backpack, this can cause parents to trip, fall, or rattle their child around in their pack. Ultimately this could result in injury to you or your child.

Recently high lead levels were found in many child toys, and did you know that baby backpack carriers fall into that same category according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission? Although low quality baby carrier backpacks can be a health risk (because babies/children tend to put their mouths on the straps, and various pieces of the backpacks) the Consumer Product Safety Commission is allowing until 2010 for companies to comply with their lead standards.

This means that sub-standard child carrier backpacks can still have potentially toxic levels of lead in their materials and still be able to sell them until 2010. Good companies such as Deuter (who have a great line of child carrier backpacks) have already complied with the lead standards and are tested safe. But many have not passed these lead safety standards...

Strapping your child into a backpack is essential to safety, and not all backpacks have a safe, and secure way of doing this. The best thing to do is to find backpacks that have a 5-point harness that is color coded so that parents know which straps to buckle up, so they don't miss a strap. You don't want your child coming lose out of the backpack.

There are many other considerations to think about when choosing a baby carrier backpack. That being said, when you find a high quality, well made backpack, from a trusted brand and store. Then you'll find that baby carrier backpacks are absolutely wonderful, and you will never go back to any other type of carrier ever.

By: Brian Bandler

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Hiking is a great way to spend the day, the right hiking equipment must be taken along though, to ensure a safe day. This article will explain what is proper hiking equipment to bring along on a hiking trip. If some of these items are not brought along on a hike, the day may be miserable and short.

The number one piece of equipment to bring along is water. The length of a hiking experience will determine how much water should be brought along. A hiker should bring along at least a gallon of water on any hike, that will quench personal thirst and any companions thirst. If water is not brought along during a day in the mountains, the hikers on the trip could possibly pass out, and they will become sunburned much quicker than a hydrated person.

Sunglasses should also be brought along on any hiking trip. If it is a sunny day, there is no reason to put one's eyes in jeopardy, wear a pair of protective glasses. The sun is much brighter up in the mountains where someone would hike at, it bounces off of rocks and streams. Also, the higher on a mountain that a hike takes it's hikers, the closer they are getting to the sun. Even if a hiker is not feeling damage happening to their eyes, it is happening. So, if there is not a need to wear sunglasses for the whole duration of a hike, hikers should at least wear sunglasses for a portion of their hike. This will ensure that they are not receiving constant sun damage.

Another great piece of hiking equipment to bring along for a day is sunscreen. Sunscreen will keep hikers skin safe and comfortable. Being burnt up on a hike can be miserable and irritating. Having sunscreen handy will not only stop a hiker from getting sunburned, it will also prevent fellow hikers from getting sunburned and ruining the day with their complaining. Anybody who gets sunburned and has to walk a great distance, will be cranky and in pain, and this will affect everybody.

The last piece of recommended hiking equipment is good sneakers. Do not wear just any pair of shoes to the mountain. First of all, the shoes worn will get ruined. Don't wear a pair of nice shoes that are not supposed to get dirty, because they will. Also, do not wear a pair of shoes that are uncomfortable, a hike consists of more walking than a normal activity, and blisters will come from uncomfortable shoes.

By: Jeremy P Stanfords

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Yes you need good boots in physical activities especially for hiking. Hiking is good way to make you healthy in physic and spirit. You also have extra happiness that you can not get in city life. Actually there are more exciting things you will get through but perhaps the all will fade away if you don't wear the suitable hiking boots. You should know that you can enjoy all outdoor physical activities if you have good boots. The first thing you should do is to make your feet comfortable. So if you feel good on your feet, the rest of your body also will feel good while walking.

During outdoor physical activity, you should wear different hiking boots for the different conditions, either a light day hike to a three-pack or four-day pack trip. Hiking boot is one of the most important pieces of gear which really can not be ignored when hiking. A pair of good hiking boots will make you enjoy your trip completely and avoid something like blister and foot-injury.

The point is how to find hiking boots suitable for you. Here some tips about hiking boots perhaps can help you.

Firstly make sure what type of hiking boot you want . There are two kinds of conventional boots on the market now, leather boots and lightweight hiking boots. Quality leather boots usually are more expensive but more durable. Genuine leather boots are waterproof. But for hiking you need lightweight boots. The kind of hiking boots tends to be more breathable especially they require a shorter break-in time. The another important point is that good hiking boots come with good ankle support.

Do not choose normal size for your hiking boots. Boots with two size larger is much better than the normal size.The way to measure the size is to put a finger between your foot and the heel of the boot. The size you choose is ok if your feet swell as your finger warms up. There is a another smart way you may try : to make your feet warm by walking at least half a mile , then try them on . Your feet will be larger than the real size.

It is necessary to wear two thick hiking socks. It is a good way to prevent hurt or blisters while hiking. Not only give you good padding, socks also wick the moisture away from your foot.

When put the boots on , lace the shank up. To lace it too tightly is not good for blood circulation . Just be patient when trying. You should walk around and feel if it is tight or not. If your heel can slide around slightly, then you have got the right hiking boots and you actually need stiff boots but not the soft ones.

However, your toes can not hit the front of the boots too much. Try to bang the toe with the boot on the ground or against a wall .In this way you will know if your feet feel uncomfortable or not when climbing hill. If your toe hit the front of the boot too much, it means your boot is too small or your laces are too tight. You should choose larger one or adjust them in right way.

The best way to buy hiking boots you want is shopping online. You can compare with all varieties of different boots for outdoor sports and find one which really fits you. With the tips mentioned above you will have your nice boots and wonderful hiking.

By: Ally Holroyd

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Sometimes, deciding what niche to focus on for your niche marketing business can be quite difficult. How do you choose when there are so many possibilities? Other times, the answer quickly becomes as clear as day.

Whether you have a concrete idea and are ready to roll, or need to spend a little time deciding just what niche is right for you, you will need to do some research before truly beginning your niche marketing business.

Your niche should be something you enjoy (like hiking, biking, painting or cooking) but that also allows for you to fill a void in that niche. For example, if you enjoy cooking with organic ingredients, maybe you can provide a product like an organic cooking cookbook, offer recipes of the month and exclusive coupons for organic foods.

Just be sure you know what you are talking about and enjoy it, because it will quickly become your bread and butter... both literally and figuratively!

Once you have chosen your niche, you will then want to ask yourself the following questions: (All may not apply.)

* What is the formal definition of this niche/topic?

* Who is typically interested in this niche?

* Who is/are my target market(s)?

* Is there a broad target market? Or a narrow target market?

* Are there many other marketers already catering to this niche?

* How can I stand out from other marketers in this niche?

* How will my business/offering be different/better/valuable?

All of these questions and more are critical to answer before getting to work. Why? Because it is absolutely critical to understand what you are doing before you begin doing it!

You will also most likely need to differentiate yourself because unless you have hit the jackpot with an off the wall, yet realistic idea, you will most likely be joining a niche that already has marketers catering to it.

How do you stand out? Well, you begin by offering quality products and services. Don't just say you know what you are talking about. Actually do the research, put together valuable information, and provide your customers with something your competition isn't; Expertise!

Your target market/customers will soon realize that your products are better than the rest and that your commitment to customer service is what truly sets you apart. Respond to requests in a timely manner. Act on calls to action, like increased functionality or product improvements. And pay attention to feedback. What your customers are saying to others is often just as important (if not arguably more) than what they are saying directly to you. While not everything they say is worth listening to, 99% of it certainly is. Just as the old adage goes in the restaurant and retails businesses, "the customer is always right!"

Remember, niche marketing isn't about you. It's about "them". Your customers are the very essence of your business. They are who you are selling to and providing for. If you put them at the top of your list, you will soon be at the top of theirs!

By: Caroline L Wright

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1: The __was the first textile machine of the Industrial Revolution.
cotton gin
water frame
internal combustion engine
power forge

2: ____brought English textile machinery designs to the USA.
Eli Whitney
Samuel Slater
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson

3: An example of a cottage industry is __
power looming
building steam engines
making interchangeable parts
hand weaving

4: The approximate decade that the Industrial Revolution began was the __
1840s
1830s
1810s
1760s

5: ____ is the country where the Industrial Revolution began.
Russia
England
Spain
Germany

6: The typical number of hours in a textile factory work-week in the USA in the 1870s was __.
40
50
60
75

7: _____ was not improved by the use of steam engines in the 19th century.
Transportation
Farming
Air quality
Manufacturing

8: ___was a source of linen fiber used before the Industrial Revolution.
Cotton plants
Silk worms
Sheep
Flax plants

By: kayla u

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