<ul class="summary-list"><li>The Trump administration's plans to pull thousands of troops from <keyword id="87" type="COUNTRY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Germany">Germany</keyword>, moving them elsewhere in Europe and back to the US, elicited backlash at home and abroad.</li><li>Trump isn't the first US leader to want to reduce the US contribution to Europe's defense, but he hasn't addressed a more consequential part of that commitment, writes Christopher Layne, a professor of international affairs at Texas A&amp;M University</li></ul><p>President <keyword id="6354484" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Donald-Trump">Donald Trump</keyword> wants to withdraw roughly 12,000 US troops from Germany, saying Berlin is "<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-defense-officials-detail-plans-to-withdraw-troops-from-germany-2020-7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">delinquent</a>" and should be doing more to bear the costs of stationing troops there. He is hardly the first American policymaker to feel that the Europeans aren't paying their "fair share" of <keyword id="6371298" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="NATO">NATO</keyword>'s defense costs.</p><p>Although transatlantic burden sharing tiffs are a hearty perennial for NATO, Trump's troop withdrawal plan overlooks an even more important issue: risk sharing. This goes back to the Cold War when NATO lacked sufficient conventional forces to repulse a Soviet assault. Hence, NATO strategy relied on America's "nuclear umbrella," based on the first use of nuclear weapons.</p><p>Today, the Baltic States are the new NATO-Russia fault line. The alliance is incapable of defending the Baltics with conventional forces alone. The US brigades that rotate through the Baltic States today are trip wires meant to prompt a nuclear response if Russia attacks — just as were their Cold War counterparts in West Germany.</p><p><div type="image" title="Army NATO Germany Reforger" height="1669" width="2500" msid="77305057" hostid="261"></div></p><p>During the Cold War, NATO went through numerous strategic contortions to make credible the incredible idea that the United States would risk nuclear war — the devastation of the American homeland — to defend Europe.</p><p>US policymakers don't like to level with Americans about the true nature of this nation's NATO commitment. But in 1979, Henry Kissinger exposed the dirty little secret: NATO is a one-way suicide pact. As he said, "Don't you Europeans keep asking us to multiply assurances we cannot possibly mean and that if we do mean, we should not want to execute, and which if we execute, would destroy our civilization?"</p><p>The time has come to overhaul the US role in NATO by shifting the risks and costs of the continent's defense to the Europeans. This was the vision of America's leading post-World War II grand strategic architects.</p><p>George F. Kennan (author of the containment doctrine) argued the US should re-establish a balance of power so other states could lift the burdens of containment from America's shoulders. John Foster Dulles — secretary of state in the Eisenhower administration — said, "We want Europe to stand on its own two feet."</p><p>Their successors, however, have been gripped by a paradox: Wanting Europe to do more but also fearing that Europe will do too much, and no longer be subservient to Washington. Herein lies America's European dilemma.</p><p><div type="image" title="Trump looking the wrong way NATO" height="1080" width="1637" msid="77305063" hostid="261"></div></p><p>In his 1966 book, "The Troubled Partnership," Kissinger made two important points. First, the US might benefit greatly from a united Europe. Second, America would pay a price for a united Europe.</p><p>Europe, he said, would not "be content with a subordinate role once it had the means to implement its own views. Europe's main incentive to undertake a larger cooperative role in the West's affairs would be to fulfill its own distinctive purposes."</p><p>The Soviet Union's collapse removed NATO's strategic glue. Putin's Russia is an annoyance. It is not the Big Red Machine of the Cold War. At the same time, there are many issues — Iran, the Middle East, trade, to name a few — on which US and European interests diverge sharply. These differences are exacerbated by the power imbalance between America and Europe. If this imbalance continues, the alliance's fraying bonds may tear completely — with acrimony on both sides of the Atlantic.</p><p>When Donald Trump was elected, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Europe could no longer count on America's commitment to its defense. Other European leaders and defense analysts agreed. Proposals for endowing Europe an independent defense capability — including a nuclear armed Germany — were floated.</p><p>None have come remotely close to fruition, although French President Emmanuel Macron continues to press the case for Europe's "strategic autonomy." It is safe to say, however, that this idea will languish. As much as Europe resents its dependence on the US, it fears that if it does more for its own defense, America will do less.</p><p><div type="image" title="macron putin merkel" height="2646" width="3529" msid="77305068" hostid="261"></div></p><p>Ironically, as Dulles perceived, the Truman administration's policies in the late 1940s stifled European unity and self-reliance.</p><p>He observed that the Marshall Plan and NATO "were the two things which prevented a unity in Europe which in the long run may be more valuable than either of them." The unintended consequence was that both acted as disincentives for Europe to take the hard steps toward political unity and to become strategically self-sufficient.</p><p>The US should cut the Gordian Knot by announcing the phased retraction of its role as Europe's security guarantor. A transatlantic relationship no longer characterized by American dominance and European tutelage — and shorn of the ill feelings European dependence generates on both sides of the Atlantic — will be healthier and more mature.</p><p>A militarily autonomous Europe is in America's interest: It would end the dangerous "extended deterrence" strategy of threatening nuclear war — suicide, to be clear — to deter attacks on European NATO members; resolve America's complaints about burden sharing; and allow the US to reduce its bloated defense budget. Trump's troop withdrawal should be the catalyst for a far-reaching debate about resetting the US-European relationship.</p><p><em>Christopher Layne is University Distinguished Professor of International Affairs at Texas A&amp;M University.</em></p>

Trump's plan to pull troops from Germany doesn't address a risk NATO has faced since the start of the Cold War

<p></p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"></div><p></p></div></div><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>Pieces from a Norwegian Air Boeing 787 detached from the plane fell onto an island outside Rome, damaging cars and homes.</strong></li><li><strong>The plane was forced to turn back to the airport after what Norwegian said were "indications of a technical failure of one of the engines."</strong></li><li><strong>One resident said the pieces fell "like bullets," while another said he felt "lucky to be alive" after he was hit by a piece of debris.</strong></li><li><strong>Italy's flight safety agency is investigating the incident, Italian media reported.</strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/?hprecirc-bullet">Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories</a>.</strong></li></ul><p>Debris from a Norwegian Air Boeing 787 pelted a village near Rome after a "technical failure," damaging cars and homes as the plane passed over worried residents.</p><p>The plane dropped pieces of debris between five and 10 centimeters (two to four inches) in diameter as it passed over the Isla Sacra area outside Rome after taking off at the nearby Fiumicino airport on Saturday, Italian newspaper<span>&#xa0;</span><a href="https://roma.corriere.it/notizie/cronaca/19_agosto_10/frammenti-aereo-cadono-fiumicino-problema-motore-7032f0ea-bb8f-11e9-9f76-c4a17a124b8d.shtml">Corriere Della Sera</a> reported.</p><p>The plane then turned back to the airport, with Norwegian saying the plane had "<span>indications of a technical failure of one of the engines."</span></p><p>Video from the Associated Press, shared by <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7347949/Plane-debris-rains-like-bullets-sky-sending-Rome-residents-screaming-terror.html">Mail Online</a> shows the smashed windows in the area, and residents holding the piece of debris:&#xa0;&#xa0;</p><p>Local authorities said that <span>25 cars and 12 homes were registered as damaged, <a href="https://www.ilmessaggero.it/roma/news/fiumicino_pezzi_aereo_norwegian_aeroporto_incidente_atterraggio_emergenza-4669766.html">Italian newspaper Il Messaggero reported</a>.</span></p><p>One resident told the newspaper that the pieces fell "like bullets," and the Mail Online reported that another man said he felt "lucky to be alive" after he was hit by a piece.&#xa0;</p><p>More damage can be seen in these photos from Il Messaggero:</p><p>&#xa0;</p><p>A spokesperson for Norwegian said <a href="https://www.euronews.com/2019/08/11/fragments-of-norwegian-boeing-787-fall-near-fiumicino-airport-due-to-technical-failure">told Euronews</a> that the plane, which was bound for Los Angeles, turned back to the airport "<span>due to indications of a technical failure of one of the engines." She said the plane landed safely.</span></p><p><span>Esterino Montino, the mayor of the region that contains Isla Sacra, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/senatoremontino/posts/2482991381761662?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARC6pEZC0m9-WTWuELKYjeEuw5pzklpU8QfvSdcItIM3fa_kUrfsMzfN1rcWptx0VAvGiiXaGgxtsVX1f7C7arkciCTNET41PTQoiyDxxNPmhrPINOXpIjazPl0w0Azg8T7f1Cuwf_Bk9z2muA0A1KiqIDC6LIztP72-AxU-365GTFsH82EEO6PPzaKcPDlV5hXmCd35kQOVcJ2j19UDk0LhRhEo-RgWEyYgfJqsu0hbVDdynp5JMxQ0Ho1MLS88gBEEI-PlOyZZx9cp4Hz4eRkil87S832XDFcagGWHo0vPB8zu5VZjcEug3uTK0AoTyWalqLnTV8Mkt-BqWTqfcq5XHA&amp;__tn__=-R">said in a statement on Saturday</a> that&#xa0;</span><span>&#xa0;"some metal fragments fell to the ground at high speed" as the plane had a "malfunction" and had to turn back.</span></p><p><em><strong>Read more:</strong> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/hong-kong-airport-cancels-flights-in-and-out-protests-continue-2019-8" data-analytics-position="1" data-analytics-module="onecolumn-post_image">Hong Kong cancels all flights in and out of the city as protesters fill the airport for 4th day</a></em></p><p><span>He said the fragments "hit and damaged parked cars, roofs and other objects," where local and national police and the fire brigade then went. </span></p><p><span>He said that incident added to ongoing "safety concerns" about the location of the airport, where "the planes are so close to the houses, there are real risks."</span></p><p><span>ENAC, Italy's flight safety agency, is investigating the incident, according to&#xa0;Corriere Della Sera.&#xa0;</span></p><p><em>Ruqayyah Moynihan contributed reporting.</em></p><p class="tagline">Get the latest Boeing stock price <a href="http://markets.businessinsider.com/stock/BA-Quote">here.</a></p><div></div><div></div>    <div class="margin-top">        <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/violent-video-games-ban-mass-shooting-shootings-2018-3">Violent video games are played all over the world, but mass shootings are a uniquely American problem</a></h3>        <div>                    </div>    </div>

A village near Rome was pelted with debris when chunks of metal broke off a Norwegian Air Boeing 787 after a 'technical failure'

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Elvis and Kresse Facebook</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elvis &amp; Kresse</a> uses reclaimed fire-hoses from the London Fire Brigade to make luxury <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2Fcollections%2Fwomens-bags" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bags</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2Fcollections%2Ftravel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">travel accessories</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2Fcollections%2Fat-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">home products</a>, and more for its Fire-Hose Collection. </li><li>It also has a collection called Fire and Hide that features the fire hoses as well as recycled <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2Fblogs%2Fnews%2Fthe-burberry-foundation-partners-with-elvis-kresse" target="_blank" rel="noopener">leather from Burberry</a>. Items range in price from a <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2Fcollections%2Faccessories%2Fproducts%2Fkey-ring" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$20 keychain</a>, to a <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2Fcollections%2Fmens-bags%2Fproducts%2Ffire-hide-attache-case" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$430 briefcase</a>.</li><li>We tried a few of the bags from <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elvis &amp; Kresse</a>'s Fire-Hose collection and found them to be unique, functional, and incredibly durable.</li></ul><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Upcycling plastic to create to products isn't so unusual these days. <span>Adidas is now using recycled ocean trash </span><a href="http://adidas.njih.net/c/196318/264102/4270?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adidas.com%2Fus%2Fparley&amp;subid2=1564779724094an8alal41" target="_blank" rel="noopener">to make some of its shoes</a><span>, and brands like </span><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/1564779724094axxn50hw6/https://athleta.gap.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Athleta</a><span> have us swimming in <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/athleta-swimsuit-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bathing suits made from recycled plastic</a> and fishing nets</span><span>. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But London-based handbag brand </span><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Elvis &amp; Kresse</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is repurposing an unusual type of waste to construct its ultra-durable bags and accessories: decommissioned fire-hoses - an item that rarely (if ever) crosses the minds of environmentally conscious consumers. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nearly fifteen years ago, founders James Henrit and Kresse Wesling had the opportunity to visit the London Fire Brigade and learned that over three tons of fire-hose waste went to the city's landfills each year. The disposal of fire hoses posed a serious issue since the material used to create each one is meant to last for decades - meaning decomposition is a lengthy and difficult process. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The team behind </span><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2F"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Elvis &amp; Kresse</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> wanted to completely eliminate the landfill disposal of fire-hose materials by reclaiming and upcycling every damaged or old hose from the London Fire Brigade. Now, they make </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">bags, accessories, and home goods that still smell like the fire hoses that were once used around the city for their Fire-Hose collection. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In 2017, the brand also </span><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2Fblogs%2Fnews%2Fthe-burberry-foundation-partners-with-elvis-kresse" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">partnered with The Burberry Foundation</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to collect leather scraps that weren't used in the finished Burberry bags and accessories. Each scrap gathered from the factory is used along with the recycled fire hoses to create the items featured in the Fire and Hide collection. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Fire-Hose Collection isn't cheap considering how much labor goes into constructing each bag, but they are made to be durable enough to last a lifetime. You'll spend around </span><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2Fcollections%2Fwomens-bags%2Fproducts%2Freporter-bag%3Futm_source%3DRakutenMarketing%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_campaign%3D2811139%3ABusiness%2BInsider%26utm_content%3D10%26utm_term%3DUKNetwork%26ranMID%3D43256%26ranEAID%3DEHFxW6yx8Uo%26ranSiteID%3DEHFxW6yx8Uo-ZUx23ip2vTIYoC6oq4e6Kg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">$200 for a medium cross-body bag</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, or </span><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2Fcollections%2Fwomens-bags%2Fproducts%2Fweekend-bag" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">$370 for a weekend bag</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Of the money made from their sales, 50% of profits are donated back to charities - including ones that help firefighters cope with and heal from physical and mental health challenges, and others that work to better the people in poverty in rural areas. </span></p><p><strong>I gathered some of my team members to test a few products from the <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elvis &amp; Kresse</a>, and asked what they thought of the items they received. Find our reviews below.</strong></p><p><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2Fcollections%2Fmens-bags%2Fproducts%2Fcompact-briefcase" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><p class="source"><span>Elvis and Kresse</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></span></a></p><h3><strong>Insider Picks reporter</strong><strong><span> </span>Amir Ismael</strong><span> </span>tried the<span> <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2Fcollections%2Fmens-bags%2Fproducts%2Fcompact-briefcase" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Compact Briefcase ($310.82)</a></span>:</h3><p>Unlike the typical "premium leather" or "made from recycled plastic" bags that seem to be popping up everywhere, the Elvis &amp; Kresse Compact Briefcase ($310.82) uses old fire hoses - something that you'd never expect to be repurposed. The briefcase is the perfect size to carry a laptop and other day-to-day essentials. Accessories made from fire hoses might not be for everyone, but if you're looking to stand out, this fits the bill well. In addition to the unique look, the material is waterproof, so you won't have to worry about water soaking through to your items inside.</p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2Fcollections%2Fpurses%2Fproducts%2Fpurse" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Elvis and Kresse</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><h3><strong>Insider Picks social media associate</strong><strong><span> </span>Victoria Gracie</strong><span> </span>tried the<span> <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2Fcollections%2Fpurses%2Fproducts%2Fpurse" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Purse ($136.76)</a></span>:</h3><p>The quality of the Elvis &amp; Kresse Purse (aka wallet) was great. It's really durable and I can tell it will stand a lot of wear and tear. Using it was easy thanks to the convenience of the zip-around style, and it has plenty of room inside. One downfall was that I found the credit card slots to be stiff, and hard to get cards in and out of. This wasn't ideal when I was trying to purchase my metro card with a long line of people behind me.</p><p>But what I appreciate most is the idea behind the brand. I love that the wallet is sustainable and made from a decommissioned red fire hose, saving it from being left at a landfill. I also love that the company donates 50% of the profits to charity! That's a huge donation that I can stand behind.</p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2Fcollections%2Fbelts-1%2Fproducts%2Fwest-end-belt" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Elvis and Kresse</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><h3><strong>Insider Picks reporter</strong><strong><span> </span>Connie Chen</strong><span> </span>tried the<span> <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2Fcollections%2Fbelts-1%2Fproducts%2Fwest-end-belt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">West End Belt ($50.97)</a></span>:</h3><p>I don't usually wear belts, but when I do have to, I often find myself woefully unprepared and stuck with a less-than-durable one. The West End Belt ($50.97) is far from my usual reality, made with a textured, reclaimed material that's both eye-catching and strong. Because of its unique rust-red color and antique brass buckle, I've found myself trying to incorporate it into more outfits than I would with any other belt.</p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2Fcollections%2Fwomens-bags%2Fproducts%2Ftooley-tote-mk-ii" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Elvis and Kresse</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><h3><strong>Insider Picks intern Megan Foster</strong><span> </span>tried the<span> <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2Fcollections%2Fwomens-bags%2Fproducts%2Ftooley-tote-mk-ii" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tooley Tote MK II ($298.39)</a></span>:</h3><p>I tried the Tooley Tote in the red fire-hose style. I knew from the start that it was going to be durable simply because it's made out of material that's literally meant to withstand intense use, but I didn't realize how helpful it would be until I was caught in a downpour with my bag. Even after ten minutes of torrential rain, my Tooley Tote stayed strong and wiping it off was super easy. </p><p>The main compartment is spacious and I was able to fit my laptop, umbrella, notebook, water bottle, and makeup bag inside with room to spare. It also has an external pocket and a pocket on the inside that helped me keep my loose items (like my keys) in an accessible location. </p><p>Another neat part about receiving one of their bags is that it comes with a reclaimed silk dust bag - the company clearly prioritizes recycled materials from start to finish. </p><h2><strong>The bottom line:</strong></h2><p><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elvis &amp; Kresse</a> definitely stands out. Its Fire-Hose Collection features ultra-durable styles, and each product is unique - meaning no one in the world will have a bag that looks exactly the same. <br /><br />If you're looking for a bag that will survive wear and tear for years on end, you'll want to check these out. The overall look probably won't sit well with everyone's style, but the focus on sustainability and the company's commitment to giving back to the community is an added plus if you do like the look of the bags.</p><h3><strong>Check out all the styles at <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43256&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elvis &amp; Kresse</a>. </strong></h3><p class="tagline"><p><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. We highlight products and services you might find interesting. If you buy them, we get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. 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This London-based company makes bags and wallets out of decommissioned fire hoses and recycled leather from Burberry

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><p class="source"><span>Reuters</span></p><p class="caption">Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>Facebook impressed Wall Street with a solid set of fourth-quarter earnings following a troubled 12 months.</strong></li><li><strong>But take a step back, and Facebook had its slowest year of growth since its IPO in 2012.</strong></li><li><strong>The days of 50% increases in revenue and double-digit user growth look to be over.</strong></li><li><strong>Facebook knows this, and it's talking up new ad products and is going to start obfuscating user numbers.</strong></li><li><strong>Despite its difficulties, Facebook services are used by more than a third of the world's population.</strong></li></ul><p>Revenue up, users up, investors happy. That was the story of Facebook's fourth-quarter earnings, capping a year in which the social network has been tormented by a string of ugly scandals.</p><p>Wall Street purred at the update. Piper Jaffray called it the "antidote" to a barrage of bad news, while Barclays said it was the kind of earnings that "turns the narrative."</p><p>Facebook's resilience is remarkable. Amid the demands of the "#deletefacebook" brigade, and panic that advertisers might flee because of disasters like the Cambridge Analytica data breach, monthly active users climbed to 2.3 billion and revenues were up 37% to $55.8 billion year-on-year.</p><p>But take a step back and look at the bigger picture, and you'll see that Facebook had its slowest year of growth since its IPO in 2012. This could be a reflection of Facebook's troubles, or it could be a sign that the social network's days of rocket ship growth are now consigned to history.</p><p><strong>Here's how Facebook's year-on-year revenue stacks up:</strong></p><p><strong>2018</strong>: $55.83 billion (up 37%)<br /><strong>2017</strong>: $40.63 billion (up 47%)<br /><strong>2016</strong>: $27.63 billion (up 54%)<br /><strong>2015</strong>: $17.93 billion (up 44%)<br /><strong>2014</strong>: $12.47 billion (up 58%)<br /><strong>2013</strong>: $7.87 billion (up 55%)<br /><strong>2012</strong>: $5.08 billion (up 37%)</p><p>Its 37% growth in 2018 matched 2012, a period in which Facebook was desperately trying to figure out how it was going to make money from its giant user base. That puzzle slotted into place in later years, when Facebook's sophisticated ad-targeting tools kicked into gear, but growth has slowed again since 2016.</p><p><strong>It is a similar story for Facebook monthly active users:</strong></p><p><strong>2018</strong>: 2.32 billion (up 9%)<br /><strong>2017</strong>: 2.13 billion (up 14%)<br /><strong>2016</strong>: 1.86 billion (up 17%)<br /><strong>2015</strong>: 1.44 billion (up 21%)<br /><strong>2014</strong>: 1.19 billion (up 26%)<br /><strong>2013</strong>: 1.23 billion (up 16%)<br /><strong>2012</strong>: 1.06 billion (up 25%)</p><p>The days of double-digit growth look to be over. The pattern is almost identical for daily active users, which, like monthly active users, grew 9% to 1.52 billion in 2018 - the only single-digit increase since Facebook went public.</p><h2>Facebook is switching focus</h2><p>The rocket ship is still going, but it's slowing down.</p><p>On revenue, Facebook is trumpeting the increasing importance of Stories as a paradise for advertisers away from the Newsfeed, which is where the firm generates the vast majority of its income.</p><p><em><strong>Read more</strong>: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-full-year-2018-expenses-up-10-billion-to-31-billion-2019-1?r=US&amp;IR=T" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook's expenses rocketed by a massive $10 billion, partly because it's costing so much to clean up its platform</a></em></p><p>During an earnings call on Wednesday, COO Sheryl Sandberg revealed that 2 million advertisers are now buying Stories ads across Facebook properties. "These green shoots bode well for long-term ad revenue growth," analysts at Morgan Stanley said in a note to clients.</p><p>Facebook is also pulling a lever on user numbers.</p><p>A little like Apple stopped reporting iPhone unit sales last quarter, Facebook will at some point stop talking about how many people use its main social network, known internally as the "blue app." Instead, Facebook will report an overall number of users for its "family" of services.</p><p>"For the time being, we will continue to disclose both sets of numbers, but over time we expect family metrics will play the primary role in how we talk about our company, and we will eventually phase out Facebook-only community metrics," said Facebook Chief Financial Officer Dave Wehner.</p><p>Right now, Facebook's total "deduplicated audience" across all of its services stands at 2.7 billion, the company announced. 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<ul class="summary-list"><li>The start of May has seen a string of violent clashes, arrests, and killings in <keyword id="6355227" type="LOCATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="jerusalem">Jerusalem</keyword> and the <keyword id="82362" type="COUNTRY" weightage="60" keywordseo="West-Bank">West Bank</keyword>.</li><li>The situation is set to get worse. Significant dates in the coming week signal further violence.</li><li>An upcoming court verdict about Palestinian property evictions is already causing chaos.</li></ul><p>After a week of violent and sometimes deadly clashes between Jewish settlers, the Israeli military, and <keyword id="6385649" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="palestinians">Palestinians</keyword> in the occupied West Bank, tensions and enmity are boiling over.</p><p>But the situation is only set to worsen, with several historically significant but politically sensitive dates forecast to add fuel to fuel the fire.</p><p>The advent of Jerusalem Day, Nakba Day, and the end of Ramadan - all taking place in the coming days - has prompted the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to bolster troop deployments in anticipation of further violence, <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-bolsters-troops-amid-fears-of-escalation-with-jerusalem-gaza-tensions/">The Times of Israel</a> said.</p><p>And an upcoming Supreme Court hearing on Monday regarding the eviction of Palestinian families in East Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood threatens to exacerbate the tensions and add to the worst turmoil the region has seen in years.</p><h2>Tensions have been rising during Ramadan</h2><p>The Islamic month of Ramadan has been fraught with conflict in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Violent clashes in the city have become a nightly occurrence during the holy period, the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-strip-middle-east-religion-jerusalem-e37ec6fe6f28f254cd617e9b4a206d3e">Associated Press</a> reported in April.</p><p>The placement of barricades outside the Damascus Gate entrance to Jerusalem's Old City - a  popular nightly gathering point with local Palestinians after the end of the Ramadan fast - resulted in a confrontation with Israeli police and more than 100 Palestinian injuries on April 22, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-retaliates-against-gaza-rocket-fire-after-jerusalem-riots-2021-4">Insider reported</a>.</p><div type="image" title="Israeli security forces outside the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City" height="4868" width="6490" msid="82495931" hostid="261"></div><p>On the same night, Israeli police blocked supporters of a far-right Jewish group, Lehava, as they marched through the Jerusalem streets towards the Damascus Gate. Some of the followers of the group chanted "death to Arabs," <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/23/middleeast/jerusalem-clashes-injured-intl/index.html">CNN</a> said.</p><p>In other incidents, <a href="https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-two-palestinian-teens-arrested-in-jerusalem-assault-of-haredi-man-shared-on-tiktok-1.9729592">Palestinians filmed TikTok videos</a>. They attacked ultra-Orthodox Jews, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/23/world/middleeast/israelis-palestinians-clash-jerusalem-old-city.html">Jewish youths attempted to set fire to a Palestinian family's home</a>, and a video emerged of an Israeli motorist being beaten by a Palestinian mob before his car was set ablaze.</p><p>After the riots, Palestinian militants in Gaza shot rockets into <keyword id="6355882" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="israel">Israel</keyword>. Israel retaliated by launching strikes on Hamas targets there, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-retaliates-against-gaza-rocket-fire-after-jerusalem-riots-2021-4">Insider</a> reported.</p><p>The chaos in the Palestinian territories coincides with increased violent attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian civilians.</p><p>Settler violence in the occupied West Bank has risen markedly in recent months, according to a report by the <a href="https://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=26991&amp;LangID=EID=E">United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs</a> (OCHA). In the first three months of 2021, the OCHA recorded more than 210 incidents of settler violence in the territory. </p><p>One of the authors of the report, Michael Lynk, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, spoke to Insider about the motivations behind the attacks.</p><p>"There's a very entrenched belief that's probably shared by most settlers that this land is theirs that it has been historically and biblically granted to them," Lynk told Insider. "Therefore, what they are carrying out is righteous violence in the name of both religion and nationalism."</p><h2>A week of violence - the timeline</h2><p>The start of May has seen a string of violent clashes, arrests, and killings. Below is a comprehensive - but not exhaustive - list of recent events.</p><ul><li>On May 2, an Israeli soldier shot a 60-year-old Palestinian woman who tried to carry out a knife attack, the Israeli military said. She later died of her wounds, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/palestinian-woman-killed-two-israelis-wounded-west-bank-violence-2021-05-02/">Reuters</a> reported. Footage of the incident shows the woman slowly approaching soldiers with a sharp weapon before being fired at.</li></ul><ul><li>Also on May 2, a Palestinian man carried out a drive-by shooting in the West Bank that killed a 19-year-old Israeli and left two other Jewish teenagers injured, <a href="https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210502-three-israelis-wounded-in-west-bank-drive-by-shooting">France24</a> said.</li></ul><ul><li>After the drive-by shooting, the Israeli Defense Forces searched the occupied West Bank village of Beita for the suspect and Palestinians throwing Molotov cocktails at Israeli soldiers who responded with live fire, The Jerusalem Post reported. Several Palestinians were injured and at least 19 were arrested, the Israeli newspaper said.</li><li>Overnight, extremist Jewish settlers vandalized property and hurled stones in the West Bank village of Jalud, according to human rights groups. </li><li>On May 3, settlers attacked two Palestinians and vandalized properties in three separate incidents in the West Bank, according to The Jerusalem Post.</li><li>On May 5, a 16-year-old Palestinian boy was shot and killed by an Israeli soldier. The killing followed Palestinians in Beita, hurling Molotov cocktails towards IDF soldiers, <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/israeli-investigation-after-16-year-old-palestinian-boy-shot-dead-by-soldiers-12298708">Sky News</a> said.  "The troops responded according to open-fire protocols, including firing towards the suspects. The incident is being investigated," an IDF spokesperson told the media outlet. A second Palestinian was shot in the back and is being treated in hospital, according to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-troops-shoot-dead-palestinian-teen-during-west-bank-clashes-2021-05-05/">Reuters</a>.</li><li>Three Palestinian gunmen shot at Israeli border police based in the occupied West Bank early on Friday, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/palestinian-gunmen-killed-after-firing-israeli-base-west-bank-2021-05-07/">Reuters</a> reported. Israeli fire killed two of the Palestinians and critically wounded the third, the <keyword id="6355005" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="news">news</keyword> agency said.</li><li>Israeli-Palestinian clashes have broken out nightly ahead of a Monday court hearing that could see Palestinian families evicted from Sheikh Jarrah - an East Jerusalem neighborhood.</li><li>More than 200 Palestinian worshippers were injured after clashing with Israeli police outside the al-Aqsa mosque, a significant holy site that is sacred to Muslims and Jews, on Friday night, <a href="https://www.insider.com/palestinians-israeli-police-clash-in-jerusalem-injuring-200-report-2021-5">Insider reported</a>.</li><li>At least 90 people were injured as Palestinians and Israelis clashed in Jerusalem again on Saturday night, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/07/middleeast/al-aqsa-mosque-palestinian-injuries-jerusalem-police-clash-intl/index.html">CNN</a> said.</li></ul><h2>Several significant dates threatening a new wave of violence</h2><p>The IDF has already beefed up its forces in anticipation of a week fraught with conflict, The Jerusalem Post said. An additional battalion and special forces are to be deployed to the occupied West Bank, the paper reported. </p><p>"We have dates that offer some sort of warning that there might be a rise in violence," Oded Revivi, the mayor of the Efrat settlement in the occupied West Bank, a community of Jewish settlers that is considered to be illegal under <keyword id="6356001" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="international">international</keyword> law, told Insider. </p><p>One of these dates is Jerusalem Day, which starts on Sunday evening and lasts through Monday. It is an Israeli national holiday commemorating the capture and consequent establishment of Israeli control over the Old City in the aftermath of the 1967 Six-Day War.</p><p>The holiday observed by thousands of religious Zionists is controversial to secular Jews and many Arabs.</p><div type="image" title="Israelis gather outside Damascus Gate on Jerusalem Day in 2019." height="4281" width="5708" msid="82495935" hostid="261"></div><p>As part of the Jerusalem Day celebrations, an annual "Dance of Flags" parade sees participants walk through the Old City while waving Israeli flags.</p><p>This year, taking into account the rising tensions, Jerusalem's police chief has asked for the parade to be re-routed to avoid passing through the Muslim quarter of the city. </p><p>"The passage of the parade in these two sensitive areas in the last week of Ramadan fasting, when all warnings relate to a possible flare-up due to events related to Jerusalem would be irresponsible and could claim human lives," Israel Police's Jerusalem District Chief Doron Turgeman told The Jerusalem Post.</p><p>It could incite a "violent outbreak" in other parts of the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip, Turgeman added.</p><p>Jerusalem Day also happens to fall on the same date as a highly-anticipated verdict by Israel's Supreme Court on a toxic property dispute between Jews and Arabs.</p><p>The Supreme Court will decide on upholding a ruling that would see several Palestinian families in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, known in Hebrew as Shimon Hatzadik, evicted from their homes in favor of right-wing Jewish settlers that assert a historic claim to the land.</p><p>The upcoming ruling has been a flashpoint for nightly protests and violence.</p><p>On Thursday, Palestinians and Israeli settlers hurled rocks at each other in Sheikh Jarrah before Israeli police separated them, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/jerusalem-middle-east-israel-lifestyle-religion-f4c2594aab82ca8117c39b577a42ff01">AP</a> said.</p><p>But Amit Gilutz, a spokesperson for the Jerusalem-based human rights organization B'Tselem, told Insider that the situation in Sheikh Jarrah is just one example of the mistreatment of Palestinians.</p><p>"Settler violence rampaging all over the West Bank, a racist parade marching through Jerusalem's Old City, and the Supreme Court granting permission to expel more Palestinian families from their homes and hand the property to settlers; all these take place with the backing and encouragement of the state," Gilutz said.</p><p>Tensions relating to the upcoming Sheikh Jarrah verdict have also prompted threats from the leader of a <a href="https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/45313.pdf">Palestinian terrorist group - the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades.</a> "This is our final warning," Mohamed Deif, the head of Hamas' military wing, said on Wednesday. "We will not stand idly by, and the occupation will pay a heavy price."</p><p>Ohad Zemet, a spokesperson for the Embassy of Israel in London, has accused Hamas and the Palestinian Authority of politicizing the upcoming legal decision for personal gain. </p><p>"The Israeli judicial system is independent and will reach a just legal conclusion based on the law and the facts. It is unfortunate that the Palestinian Authority and the Hamas terrorist organization try to use this case for their own political purposes and in a bid to incite violence," said Zemet.</p><h2>Muslim holy shrine becomes a battlefield</h2><p>On Friday night around 200 Palestinian worshippers were injured after clashing with Israeli police at the al-Aqsa mosque, <a href="https://www.insider.com/palestinians-israeli-police-clash-in-jerusalem-injuring-200-report-2021-5">Insider's Kelsey Vlamis and Sarah Al-Arshani reported</a>. Several Israeli police officers were also hurt in the clashes, according to the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-57034237">BBC</a>. </p><p>Thousands of Muslims had gathered at the holy site to observe the last Friday of Ramadan. Israeli police say the clashes begun after worshippers threw rocks, according to <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/07/middleeast/al-aqsa-mosque-palestinian-injuries-jerusalem-police-clash-intl/index.html">CNN</a>. Videos of the event show people running as Israeli forces shot rubber bullets and stun grenades.</p><p>Over 90,000 Muslim worshippers prayed at the Al-Aqsa Mosque to mark the holy night of Laylat al-Qadr on Saturday, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-boosts-security-forces-ahead-tense-night-jerusalem-2021-05-08/">Reuters</a> said. </p><div type="image" title="Palestinians pray on Laylat al-Qadr outside the Dome of the Rock" height="3872" width="5162" msid="82495936" hostid="261"></div>Nearby, outside the Old City's Damascus Gate, Palestinian protesters pelted Israeli police officers with rocks and water bottles and set barricades alight, the Associated Press reported. Officers responded by firing stun grenades and periodically firing a water cannon, the news agency said. Around 64 Palestinians were wounded, according to the AP.<p>Palestinian President Mahmoud Abba accused Israel of "sinful attacks."</p><h2>These dates may play a part in further violence</h2><p>In addition to the Sheikh Jarrah verdict and Jerusalem day, two other dates could provide the backdrop to more violence.</p><p><strong>Nakba Day,</strong> which takes place next Saturday, is an annual Palestinian commemoration of the Nakba, or the so-called "Palestinian catastrophe."  It mourns the creation of the State of Israel in 1948, and, in the past, the day has been marked by bloodshed.</p><p>In 2011, protesters attempted to breach Israel's borders from the occupied Palestinian Territories, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, and Jordan. At least 12 Palestinians were killed and hundreds wounded due to shootings by the Israeli Army, AFP reported.</p><p><strong>Eid al-Fitr </strong>is the feast marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday. </p><p>Israel's Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtaiheld has order commanders in the Jerusalem area to "significantly" boost their forces ahead of the Ramadan celebrations, <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-bolsters-troops-amid-fears-of-escalation-with-jerusalem-gaza-tensions/">The Times of Israel</a> said.</p><h2>The international community is appealing for de-escalation</h2><p>The international community has appealed for an end to the violence.</p><p>A US State Department spokeswoman told reporters that Washington was "deeply concerned about the heightened tension."</p><p>The EU followed suit, with a spokesperson calling on authorities to "act urgently to de-escalate the current tensions" in Jerusalem. "Violence and incitement are unacceptable and the perpetrators on all sides must be held accountable," the EU spokesperson said in a statement.</p><p>The UN's rights office has urged Israel to call off the evictions in Sheikh Jarrah, <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/8/world-reacts-to-east-jerusalem-eviction-rallies-israeli-assaults">Al Jazeera</a> reported.</p><p>But according to Lynk, the UN'S Special Rapporteur, these types of statements aren't enough. "I've called for the international community to speak louder and more forcefully," he said.</p>

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They're making cookware and kitchen tools so good that they've attracted the attention of well-known chefs.</li><li><a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=74508&amp;urllink=madeincookware.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Made In</a>, fresh off a $5 million funding round, now counts r<span>estaurateur</span> and "Top Chef" judge Tom Colicchio and Alinea Group cofounders Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas in its group of advisors. Its American-made pots and pans perform at professional kitchen level, but are surprisingly affordable. </li><li><a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=76897&amp;urllink=materialkitchen.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Material</a>'s resident expert is food magazine contributor and cookbook author Alison Roman. Its sleek, thoughtfully designed kitchen tools reignite excitement in the little things, like spoons and spatulas, and remind cooks that it's okay - maybe even preferable - to dine in at home. </li></ul><p>Like a well-oiled kitchen brigade dishing out stunning meal after stunning meal to diners, the success of a startup can never be attributed to a singular person. Carrying out a founder's vision requires a stellar team of product developers, manufacturing partners, marketers, investors, and more. </p><p>For kitchen startups, often founded by non-professionals like you and me who simply love cooking and want to have a better kitchen experience, seeking experts to advise on their products provides new perspectives and insights to round out their operations. </p><p><a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=74508&amp;urllink=madeincookware.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Made In</a>, a fast-growing online cookware company founded in 2017, has roped in numerous notable names from the culinary world to advise on product development and offer tips to customers on how to best use Made In's cooking tools at home. </p><p><span>Restaurateur</span> and "Top Chef" judge Tom Colicchio joined Made In in late 2018 as an investor and advisory board member, citing the startup's American-made manufacturing and thorough execution of affordable quality cookware as reasons. </p><p><em><strong>Read more</strong>: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/made-in-cookware-review-2018-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">I'm never going back to my old frying pan after trying this kitchen startup's under-$100 cookware</a></em></p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=74508&amp;urllink=madeincookware.com%2Fproducts%2Fstainless-steel-frying-pan" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Made In/Instagram</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p><a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=74508&amp;urllink=madeincookware.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Made In</a> currently sells <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=74508&amp;urllink=madeincookware.com%2Fcollections%2Fstainless-clad" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stainless clad pots and pans</a>, <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=74508&amp;urllink=madeincookware.com%2Fcollections%2Fcarbon-steel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">carbon steel pans</a> (now available for pre-order), <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=74508&amp;urllink=madeincookware.com%2Fcollections%2Fknives-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nitrogen-treated chef knives</a>, and small accessories like its award-winning <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=74508&amp;urllink=madeincookware.com%2Fproducts%2Fsilicone-universal-cookware-lid%3Fvariant%3D12476751446095" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Universal Lid</a>. We tried its <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/made-in-cookware-review-2018-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nonstick fry pan</a> (from $69) and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/made-in-saucier-stainless-steel-cookware-under-100-dollars-review-2018-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">saucier</a> ($99) last year and they're still two of our favorite pieces to cook with - strong and sturdy, with great heat distribution and retention, and comfortable to hold. Sealing the deal is the fact they cost about 50%-60% of the price of name-brand products made of the same materials. </p><p>Though he has been approached by many different cookware brands over the years, Colicchio says "Made In truly stands out from the pack," and he's even planning to stock his newest restaurant with Made In products. </p><p>A recent $5 million seed funding round, led by <a href="http://www.pntrs.com/t/TUJGRkdNS0JGSEhLR01CRklNS0VG?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbonobos.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bonobos</a> and <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=42530&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trunkclub.com%2Fv0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trunk Club</a> founder Brian Spaly, brought on Alinea Group cofounders Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas to the investing and advisory board team. These chefs behind the three Michelin-starred Chicago institution Alinea will also take part in a how-to series for Made In. </p><p>The addition of this expertise is a testament to everything Made In has already accomplished in the cookware industry and an exciting hint at what it will bring to the kitchen in the near future. </p><p><em><strong>Read more</strong>: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/kitchen-tools-appliances-we-swear-by-2018-7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">30 appliances and tools that we swear by in the kitchen, from a $6 fish spatula to a $350 Dutch oven</a></em></p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=76897&amp;urllink=materialkitchen.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Material</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>While <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=74508&amp;urllink=madeincookware.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Made In</a> prides itself on making products worthy of both the home and professional kitchen, another startup, <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=76897&amp;urllink=materialkitchen.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Material</a>, stays a little closer to the world of home dining and entertaining, and its choice of advisor reflects this leaning.</p><p>Alison Roman, the NYT Cooking and Bon Appetit contributor of "Dining In" cookbook fame, has an approachable yet no-sense attitude towards home cooking, making her role as Material's first strategic brand advisor very fitting.</p><p>Material specializes in kitchen tools like knives, spoons, and spatulas, bundling them in two essential collections, <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=76897&amp;urllink=materialkitchen.com%2Fproducts%2Fthe-fundamentals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Fundamentals</a> ($175) and <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=76897&amp;urllink=materialkitchen.com%2Fproducts%2Fthe-iconics" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Iconics</a> ($245). These multi-functional pieces work hard whether they're being used to slice up fruit for an afternoon snack or create a dinner party feast.</p><p><em><strong>Read more</strong>: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/material-kitchen-fundemental-set-review-2018-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This startup's set of fundamental cooking tools contains everything you need to declutter your kitchen</a></em></p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=76897&amp;urllink=materialkitchen.com%2Fproducts%2Fthe-iconics" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Material/Instagram</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>Its <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=76897&amp;urllink=materialkitchen.com%2Fproducts%2Fthe-knives%3Fset%3Dthe-one" target="_blank" rel="noopener">chef knife</a> ($75), for example, features razor-sharp Japanese steel and has a well-balanced feel, allowing you to chop and cut most ingredients. The metal spoon, suitable for both cooking and serving, rids the need to bring out a measuring cup because it holds exactly 1/4 cup of liquid. </p><p>Finished with matte details and housed in a handsome wood base, all the tools look clean, neat, and stylish, so cooking and serving still feels like a special occasion, even if you're staying at home. Roman's urging to "dine in" falls in line with Material's ethos that enjoying food doesn't have to be complex, stuffy, or expensive. </p><h3>If you're shopping for new cookware but you aren't sure where to go, some of the most influential professionals in the industry can steer you in the right direction. If they trust <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=74508&amp;urllink=madeincookware.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Made In</a> and <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=76897&amp;urllink=materialkitchen.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Material</a>, you can, too. </h3><h3><a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=74508&amp;urllink=madeincookware.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shop cookware at Made In here</a></h3><h3><a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=76897&amp;urllink=materialkitchen.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shop cookware at Material here</a></h3><p class="tagline"><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. 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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure is Disney Parks' first attraction featuring the Marvel hero.</li><li>Located in Disney California Adventure, the ride lets you shoot webs like Spidey.</li><li>It's a great interactive video game ride with no height restrictions so the whole family can enjoy.</li></ul><p>ANAHEIM, California - Disney's first Spider-Man attraction opens at <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/disneyland">Disneyland</a> Resort on Friday at Disney California Adventure. It's an incredibly fun and immersive game ride that you'll immediately want to go on again once you get the hang of how it works.</p><p>It's also quite a workout on your arms, if you're trying to land a high score.</p><p>I was able to try out Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure four times in a two-hour span during a preview visit to <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/avengers-campus">Avengers Campus</a> with a small group of press. It was the first time I stepped on a theme-park attraction in over a year. After my initial ride, I jumped right back on the attraction without going through the queue. That's how much I enjoyed it.</p><p>Why?</p><p>The ride gives you the ability to shoot webs just like Spider-Man simply by aiming and extending your arm forward with a flick in any direction. You don't have to wear any type of equipment. For about three minutes, it feels as if you're Spider-Man while you're firing away at interactive environments on digital screens.</p><p>Keep reading for my full breakdown of what to expect on the ride as well as tips on where to sit and how to get a higher score. Also, Easter eggs and hints at the future of the MCU you should keep an eye out for while waiting in the extremely detailed queue, and how to land a reservation to ride the new attraction.</p><h2><strong>What the ride's about: You're aiding Spider-Man as you try to save <keyword id="11075786" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="avengers-campus">Avengers Campus</keyword> from a bunch of tiny spider-bots</strong></h2><p><strong><div type="image" title="webslingers avengers campus" height="3024" width="4032" msid="83234859" hostid="261"></div></strong></p><p>When you enter Web Slingers, you'll make your way through an outdoor queue. Once inside, you'll enter the lobby of the WEB, or Worldwide Engineering Brigade.</p><p>WEB is a workshop area Tony Stark built to bring together bright young minds from across the MCU, including Peter Parker (Spider-Man), Cassie Lang (Ant-Man's daughter), Harley Keener (the young inventor Tony meets in "Iron Man 3"), and some new faces who will enter the MCU soon, including America Chavez/Miss America and Riri Williams/Ironheart (more on them in a bit). There, the engineers work on developing new technologies.</p><div type="image" title="web slinger web entry" height="3024" width="4032" msid="83234862" hostid="261"></div><p>After a short waiting period, you're ushered into one of two rooms on the left or right. Once everyone is inside, you're welcomed by none other than Parker (a delightful <keyword id="470824" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Tom-Holland">Tom Holland</keyword> reprises his role for the attraction). He's supposed to take us on an open-house tour of WEB to show off some of the tech they're working on, including a pretty cute spider-bot, which has the ability to self-replicate.</p><p><strong>Here's the preshow:</strong></p><p>Naturally, things go awry. A spider-bot escapes, starts self-replicating, and destroys Parker's lab. When the bots get loose into Avengers Campus, it's our job to help Parker and his friends round up the bots before Stark can find out you're destroying his expensive land.</p><p>From there, you make your way into a third, larger room where you snake around a queue until you reach the boarding area to get in your very own Web Slinger vehicle, another invention of the WEB kids, which allows you to shoot webs like Spidey to stop the bots, break boxes, and more.</p><div type="image" title="avengers campus web slingers hallway queue" height="3024" width="4032" msid="83234864" hostid="261"></div><h2><strong>The ride queue: Keep an eye out for Easter eggs, a tribute to a former Disney Imagineer, and hints at the MCU's future</strong></h2><p>Starting outside the WEB building, there are nods to Spidey, the MCU, and more inside and out of the attraction to keep your eyes peeled for. An art mural outside WEB is created by another Spider-Man, <a href="https://www.insider.com/disneyland-avengers-campus-photos#also-make-sure-you-take-a-moment-to-appreciate-the-fine-spidey-themed-artwork-on-the-wall-youll-want-to-check-the-artists-name-14">Miles Morales</a>. Not far from him is a parking spot for Howard Stark and his butler, Jarvis.</p><div type="image" title="jarvis stark parking spot avengers campus web slingers" height="600" width="1200" msid="83234866" hostid="261"></div><p>Inside the preshow room, you can spot "Star Wars" references and the <a href="https://i.insider.com/60b9d99f93c6fa00195e515b">Lego Death Star Ned and Peter were working on</a> in the Spidey films. Depending on which preshow room you enter you'll spot either Groot in a crane machine alongside Baymax and a "Toy Story" alien (The Claw!) or Captain Marvel.</p><div type="image" title="crane machine web slingers avengers campus " height="1800" width="1200" msid="83234867" hostid="261"></div><p>There are also two whiteboards filled with equations and inside jokes. There's no way you can see and read everything in one visit.</p><div type="image" title="web slingers white boards avengers campus" height="1800" width="1200" msid="83234868" hostid="261"></div><p>If you wind up entering the left preshow room instead of the right, you'll miss some important hints at the future of the MCU. When you exit the room on the right, a wall of lockers shows off 17 names in addition to Peter Parker.</p><div type="image" title="avengers campus web slingers lockers" height="3024" width="4032" msid="83234869" hostid="261"></div><p>A Disney employee pointed out one locker in the center of the top row. It honors <a href="https://crowdfund.cpp.edu/project/14993">Grisol Ramirez</a>, a young Disney Imagineer who had worked on the attraction but died in 2019.</p><div type="image" title="avengers campus web slingers imagineer locker" height="4032" width="3024" msid="83234871" hostid="261"></div><p>The other 16 names belong to current or future MCU characters or characters who, currently, exist only in Marvel comics, animated series, or other forms of <keyword id="4578" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="entertainment">entertainment</keyword>.</p><p><strong>Here's the full list:</strong> Anya Corazon/Spider-Girl, Amadeus Cho/Brawn, <a href="https://www.insider.com/avengers-endgame-harley-ty-simpkins-2019-4">Harley Keener</a> ("Iron Man 3"), Onome, Cassie Lang ("Ant-Man"), Miles Morales/Spider-Man, Dante Pertuz/Inferno, Shaun L., Bruno Carrelli (super-smart friend of Ms. Marvel), Doreen Green/Squirrel Girl, Lunella Lafayette/Moon Girl, America Chavez/Miss America, Riri Williams/Ironheart, Gwen Stacy/Spider-Woman, Takeshi Matsuya/Wiz Kid, and Rick Jones (friend of the Hulk, who becomes A-Bomb and then Subject B).</p><p>Before you shrug this off and say it's just for the attraction, I was told last March during an Avengers Campus preview the land would <a href="https://www.insider.com/disney-avengers-campus-marvel-land-photos-2020-3#the-reverse-will-also-be-possible-we-may-see-avengers-campus-influence-what-you-see-in-the-future-of-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-in-films-or-shows-12">continue to evolve and grow in conjunction with the Marvel Cinematic Universe</a>. Things in the films and shows could influence the land, and the reverse could also be true. Things from the land could appear in the MCU.</p><p>With that in mind, there are two main takeaways. Marvel is most likely setting up a "Young Avengers" group (something I've <a href="https://www.insider.com/future-marvel-movies-shows-after-avengers-endgame-2019-4#one-final-thought-are-we-building-towards-a-young-avengers-group-10">considered at length for years</a> based on Marvel's Disney Plus lineup <a href="https://www.insider.com/avengers-campus-teases-young-avengers-cassie-lang-peter-parker-2020-3">along with Avengers Campus teases last year</a>). The other is that Marvel and Sony may be planning a live-action Spider-Verse movie with Peter Parker meeting other Spider-Men - something that's been discussed online a lot for December's coming Spidey sequel.</p><h2><strong>Know before you go: There are no height restrictions. The ride vehicle seats four guests per row and eight per car. Practice your web-slinging as you wait in line.</strong></h2><div type="image" title="web slinger boarding area" height="3024" width="4032" msid="83234873" hostid="261"></div><p>Web Slingers was made with all ages in mind. There's no height requirement, so even the youngest Marvel fans can ride the attraction.</p><p>If you're looking for the best seat on the attraction, there really isn't a bad one from what I could tell. I preferred either of the two center seats because they put you right at the center of the web-slinging action to have easier access to try to hit anything on the screen.</p><p>I recommend using your time in line to familiarize yourself with how to sling a web. Granted, it's not difficult, but if you're competitive, there are a few advanced moves to master to get the most out of the ride. Signs inside the attraction show advanced techniques that include gesturing down to "pull webbed objects in different directions." Another tip notes that webs can push buttons and pull levers.</p><div type="image" title="avengers campus web slinger instructions" height="3024" width="4032" msid="83234876" hostid="261"></div><h2><strong>The ride allows you to shoot webs like Spider-Man. How does it work? Disney Imagineers invented a gesture-recognition system. </strong></h2><p>Infrared cameras are attached to each vehicle to track and analyze guests 60 times a second to track a guest's eye position, shoulders, elbows, and wrists so when anyone moves their arms the attraction can map out the geometry of their web sling, creating a 3D web that appears on the screen as you play.</p><p>All you have to do is extend and launch out your arm and a colored web flies out. The result is seamless and may leave you stunned the first few seconds of the attraction trying to figure out how Disney pulled this off.</p><h2><strong>The actual ride: It's 3 minutes of nonstop exhilarating fun</strong></h2><div type="image" title="avengers campus web slinger vehicle" height="3024" width="4032" msid="83234880" hostid="261"></div><p>Once you're in a Web Slinger vehicle, you're assigned one of four colors depending on where you're seated: blue, red, yellow, or purple. The color you're assigned will be the color of the web that "shoots out" from your wrist during gameplay.</p><p>Similar to Toy Story Midway Mania, the attraction takes you to four different "rooms" (aka giant screens) where you're given a certain amount of time to try to capture as many spider-bots as possible. The more you capture, the higher your score.</p><p>You start off in a hanger before moving to the Pym Test Kitchen (a restaurant located in Avengers Campus). Afterward, you head to the Collector's fortress to denote the "Guardians of the Galaxy" ride. Finally, you face off against a giant spider-bot near Avengers headquarters, located in the center of Avengers Campus. The attraction goes by incredibly fast, so it's easy to miss something that flies by as the screen pans forward or down to move you through an environment.</p><p>In three of the rooms, you have an objective to try to complete: Fight giant bot, rescue Spider-Man, and destroy giant bot. You're awarded points for each task.</p><div type="image" title="avengers campus web slinger score" height="1800" width="1200" msid="83234883" hostid="261"></div><p>I'm competitive, so I wanted to try to get the highest score possible. Unfortunately, for me, that also meant I was shooting both of my arms outward at a rapid-fire pace to sling as many webs as possible each round. Though I had scores of over 325,000 by myself the first two times riding, this was not a great strategy. </p><p>By the time I got to the fourth room every time, my arms were exhausted (and a bit sore the next day). It was a repeated comment I heard throughout the day from Disney employees and other media members who tried the attraction. It's not a bad thing, but I wasn't expecting a workout from a Disney ride.</p><h2><strong>Tips on getting a higher score: Aim at gold spiders, access a magical book, and make a game plan if you're riding with others</strong></h2><p>Want to impress your friends by getting a higher score than them on your first go-round? Don't waste your time hitting any old bot. Aim for the gold spiders. Each one gives you 6,000 points.</p><div type="image" title="gold spider bots avengers campus" height="3024" width="4032" msid="83234885" hostid="261"></div><p>Instead of knocking out one spider at a time, look for items to hit or pull down that will eliminate more spiders at once. In the first room, I was told to hit open a box to reveal a tractor you should then target. In room two, I was advised to hit the turbine until it gets going. In room three (the Collector's fortress), look for a glass box housing a magical book, which looks as if it belongs to Doctor Strange. Break that open and you'll unlock what I'm referring to as a small hero moment. (Strange doesn't appear on-screen, but you see a bright orange magic symbol).</p><p>If you've been on Toy Story Midway Mania, completing certain tasks or hitting certain items unlocks or enables bonuses. The same rule applies here. Look for levers to pull, doors to open, and lasers (in the fourth room) to activate.</p><p><strong>Pro-tip:</strong> If I had four people in my party, I would divide up the screen and give every person a different section of the screen to work on - left, right, bottom, and top. Maybe have someone focus on the center.</p><h2><strong>My only gripe: You shouldn't need to purchase add-ons to get the highest score of the day, and it's a little tough to play with a mask</strong></h2><p>After my first two runs through the ride, my higher solo score was over 344,000. I saw the highest score of the morning at that point was over 700,000. A Disney employee working at the attraction told me that to get a higher score, you would need one of the three devices sold outside the attraction.</p><p>Steps away from Web Slingers, DCA sells three items: a Web tech power band ($29.99), a web-shooter ($24.99), and Iron Man's (or Pepper Potts) repulsor ($24.99) at either a supply cart or a store called <a href="https://i.insider.com/60b839e3bee0fc0019d5b033">Web Suppliers</a>. </p><div type="image" title="avengers campus web tech" height="1800" width="1200" msid="83234887" hostid="261"></div><p>Each device gives you special power-ups on the attraction to help you destroy more spider-bots at once and, effectively, gain a higher score.</p><p>I don't really want to spend at least $25 to get the most out of an attraction at a park. <keyword id="41939" type="CITY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Disneyland">Disneyland</keyword> Resort already canceled its popular (and rather inexpensive) <a href="https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/disneyland-cancels-annual-pass-program-trnd/index.html">annual-pass-holder program in January</a>. Anyone attending Disneyland Resort right now is paying full price (a one-day <a href="https://disneyland.disney.go.com/admission/tickets/">adult ticket to Disneyland or DCA starts at $104</a>) every time they want to enter the park. If you have a family, the last thing you want to do after shelling out a lot for a Disney trip is needing to purchase something to experience an attraction to its fullest extent. </p><p>The other issue I had, which others may run into, was that my 3D glasses kept fogging up because of the mask I was wearing. This may not be an issue for everyone, but it wasn't ideal for me.</p><h2>The bottom line: Get to the park early if you want to try to get on this attraction. Acquire a power band if you want a shot at getting on the scoreboard for bragging rights.</h2><div type="image" title="avengers campus web slinger entrance" height="3024" width="4032" msid="83234889" hostid="261"></div><p>DCA has something special here. After riding I immediately thought that if Disney wanted to make Web Slingers a VR experience for people to purchase and play at home, people would buy it. After all, Sony's excellent Spider-Man game is <a href="https://www.marvel.com/articles/games/marvels-spider-man-ps4-sold-over-13-million-units-worldwide">one of the best-selling PlayStation 4 games of all time</a>.</p><p>This ride is such a blast that it's a shame you'll probably get to ride it only once a day right now when you visit. The first time you ride, you'll probably be so in awe of the technology and then focused on mastering your technique to shoot a web that you won't fully notice and activate all of the little bonuses in each round. But that's the point. The attraction is designed for you to return.</p><p>Like Galaxy Edge's Rise of the Resistance in Disneyland, I predict it will be tough to get on the actual attraction. Disney's made a virtual queue for the attraction. You can't just walk right up to it and get in line. According to press materials I received, reservations for the ride will be made available each day at 7 a.m. and noon. With Rise, you needed to be at the park at a certain time to wait to press a button in the Disneyland app to hope you pressed it fast enough to acquire a boarding pass for some time that day. (You can <a href="https://www.insider.com/disneyland-how-to-get-on-star-wars-rise-of-resistance-2020-3">read more on that process here</a>.)</p><p><strong>One last piece of advice:</strong> Maybe stretch out your arms before riding. If you're competitive, your arms may be a little sore afterward.</p><h2>Grade: A</h2><p>Want to know more about Avengers Campus? Take a look at our <a href="https://www.insider.com/disneyland-avengers-campus-food-guide">food guide</a> and take a tour of <a href="https://www.insider.com/disneyland-avengers-campus-photos">what to expect in the rest of the land here</a>.</p>

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China's Shanghai Composite (+0.6%) was a notable outperformer.</p><p><strong>Schlumberger will pay $232.7 million for violating US sanctions in Iran and Sudan. </strong>The Department of Justice announced <a href="http://uk.businessinsider.com/schlumberger-plea-bargain-agreement-2015-3#ixzz3VTJRJ2mi">the company has entered a guilty plea</a> for "conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)." Schlumberger left Iran in 2009 and abandoned its oilfields in Sudan in 2011, and now must remain out of those countries completely. </p><p><strong>German consumer confidence is at a 13-year high. </strong>The GfK German Consumer Climate printed index jumped to 10.0 (9.8 expected) , its <a href="http://www.wsj.com/articles/german-consumers-feel-good-factor-set-to-rise-again-in-april-1427353203">highest since October 2001</a>. German consumers are feeling confident as a result of the cheap euro and drop in oil prices. 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A power-packed all women's trio, who prefer being known as ‘craftoholics’, is running the show at <keyword id="3166308" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Indian-Artizans">Indian Artizans</keyword> - a Rajasthan-based <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=startup">startup </a>which gets historical and beautiful handcrafted creations made by grassroot level artisans from across India delivered to a global audience. Their focus is primarily on showcasing &amp; reviving creations made by traditional techniques that use hand-based processes and are unique and local in their appeal.<br />
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Two years ago, all three women Smita Rathi, Ruchi Jhawar and Neha Baheti, came together to create a <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=brand+">brand </a>with a common goal - to show to the world how incredible Indian textiles and crafts truly are! So, it’s clear that the married ladies shared the same passion, but that was not really the only reason that knit them together. Known to each other for pretty long, they were quick to realize that each one had a different set of expertise, which if put to use collectively, could help them run a company together. This led to the birth of Indian Artizans. Today, Smita heads the design, Ruchi heads sales and strategy while Neha leads all the creative and <keyword id="6354839" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="marketing">marketing</keyword> activities for the brand.<br />
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“We started in September 2013 in a small way trying to understand the market better. However, six months back we opened our first store in Jaipur and our online portal. The response has been overwhelming. We have shipped our products not only to people in different states, but also abroad mainly to the USA, Australia and the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Middle+East">Middle East</a>,” says Ruchi Jhawar, Co-founder, Director and Sales &amp; Strategy leader, Indian Artizans.<br />
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Explaining to us the operations, Ruchi informs that the team has travelled to discover the best works of local <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=artisans">artisans</a>, and her company today works with artisans in as many as 20 regions across the country.<br />
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“Our artisans are talented creators who understand the historical richness of their products better than we do. Keeping in mind the various ancient styles that prevail in India, we sit down with them to discuss new designs that can be incorporated into their traditional creations meaningfully. They then choose the quality of the cloth and colour depending on what we want the price of the product to be and make it for us,” she says, adding that the finished products are not only sold via their own website and store, but also through several boutiques and stores they have tied up with across the country.<br />
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Smita who takes care of design loved designing her own dresses since her school and college days. “I would make anarkalis and lehengas from my mother's sarees. At Indian Artizans I take my designing passion to the next level by working on the handwoven creations of the artisans. I give my cuts, designs, embellishments and create unique designs to add value to the artisanal creations."<br />
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How do these women founders ensure a fair price to them, we ask? For their service, the artisans are “paid handsomely” based on each and every creation. Ruchi says: “Initially weavers would be connected to traders, but we have no place for middlemen in our business. We directly deal with the artisans and cultivate our relationships with them carefully as we know that they take pride in what they do. They do not allow even the rich to get in their looms, so just the fact that they working with us means we have been able to engage with them. Our aim is to highlight them world over. Also, these days everyone has <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=technology">technology</a>. They can see for what price we are selling their creations. That keeps us under check all the time.”<br />
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To further validate her point, she adds: “We are also now the member of the alliance of artisans worldwide. What we are trying to do is understand the best practices worldwide and replicate it in our business practices.”<br />
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Indian Artizans does not worry about marketing, because they feel their collection speaks for itself. “I want customers to see my design and quality. They are totally assured of our customer and after-sale service. So, it’s just about getting customer for the first time and I hope to have a happy customer back. If we had to put money somewhere, we would like to contribute into doing something for our artisans,” says Ruchi.<br />
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In these two years, Indian Artizans has become a platform for creative artisans and small-time designers to launch their work. The website shows a collection of hand woven, painted, printed, brocaded, tie-and-dye, embellished, spun and embroidered creations in the form of sarees, stoles, dupattas, dresses, lehengas, kurtis, accessories to list a few. As the founders look for raising funds now, Ruchi asks women who want to become budding entrepreneurs to take the plunge. “Just go for it! The more you want to do, the more support will pour in. And when you do something great, your family and everyone around you will take pride in it,” say the women brigade paving way for others.<br />

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