this blog is a visual notebook of inspirations for a group of bandit bloggers. we post things we see and like. our lives don’t revolve around singular topics and neither does our blog. sorry! nothing is in-or-out of context here. enjoy xx
2023 footwear collaboration with shoe & sewn x aviva jifei xue- ‘brooklyn’ models in brown washed lamb leather and black buffalo leather
beyond the clothing designs from aviva jifei xue—based in new york and known for emphasizing craftsmanship and old-world production techniques using antique fabrics and custom textiles from generational mills in japan—this collaboration with shoe & sewn, handmade in kobe, japan, is easily one of my favorite products aviva has ever released. by tnt
“on april 9th, 1948, a month before israel declared independence, just over one hundred residents of deir yassin were massacred by members of two militant zionist groups – lehi and irgun – as part of an effort to cleanse the area of its arab population. the next day, albert einstein wrote the following passionate letter” pictured above:
“…i’m not willing to see anybody associated with those misled and criminal people” letter from einstein to american friends of the fighters for the freedom of israel. reference from letters of note.
albert einstein was german of jewish decent and staunchly opposed to the policies of the nazi government. he renounced his german citizenship and permanently relocated to the united states, becoming an american citizen in 1940. though he held a generally positive view of his newly adopted country’s culture and values, he frequently objected to the systematic mistreatment of black people.
albert einstein had a complex relationship with israel and zionism. while he believed in the early stages of socialist zionism he rejected the establishments of jewish state in palestine and exclusion of its arab residents.
in 1952 einstein was offered the presidency of israel but declined. einstein supported the idea of a jewish homeland where jews could live in peace, and a way to resettle jews from the mistreatment of europeans, in the middle east. but einstein opposed the creation of “a jewish state” flagging concerns with its arab residents. he was opposed to the idea of a jewish state “with borders, an army, and a measure of temporal power”. he was against nationalism, and felt that the creation of “a jewish state” went against his values.
he testified before the “anglo-american inquiry commission on palestine” and he supported a bi-national status in palestine with free immigration. einstein condemned the massacre at deir yassin and called, the zionist leader and founder of likud party, menachim begin (who later became the 6th prime minister of israel serving form 1977-1983) a fascist. in large einstein favoured the principles of socialism, asserting that it was an ideological system that fixed what he perceived as the inherent societal shortcomings of capitalism.” lot to digest more sources to read. by xy
porn actress stoya explains how she navigates the dating world while working as a high-profile sex worker… see our other post on her…
disclaimer: we are super cool, all is good with us, you go rock it, but…. we clearly do not recommend porn as a future career, no matter who says what. having sex with a stranger you may not like for money is just fucked up shit. now if you feel you have no other talents and you gonna end up on the streets or married to a fat asshole with a ferrari (insert; georgina chapman and harvey weinstein) then sure, go do what you gotta do, but just remember its one of the last option,
correction: i am told harvey weinstein never owned a ferrari – oh well… probably cuz he couldn’t get his fat ass through the door. by lb
love this place, curated by eric olgander. filled with beautiful antique objects, the space itself is quiet and full of charm. the perfect spot to find a unique gift. by tnt
rent the oscar nominated national geographics documentary by julian brave noisecat here
canon USA presents behind the scenes sugarcane movie documentary
film review
a stunning tribute to the resilience of native people and their way of life, SUGARCANE, the debut feature documentary from julian brave noisecat and emily kassie, is an epic cinematic portrait of a community during a moment of international reckoning. in 2021, evidence of unmarked graves was discovered on the grounds of an Indian residential school run by the catholic church in canada.
after years of silence, the forced separation, assimilation and abuse many children experienced at these segregated boarding schools was brought to light, sparking a national outcry against a system designed to destroy indigenous communities. set amidst a groundbreaking investigation, SUGARCANE illuminates the beauty of a community breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma and finding the strength to persevere. by ts
“i bet if we made a fucking brick with supreme on it people would pay $40 each…” so they did and they did pay. today you can pick one up for $300 on stock x
artists shit, original price unknown… piero manzoni’s shit now sells for $300,000 an ounce
demna’s vetements boots with plastic disposable lighters as heel – price for a used pair approx $450
the album cover to destroy all others… peter savilles fact 14 LP cover made of sandpaper, to gently destroy all your other LPs.
lou doillon in vanessa bruno, if video is unavailable click here
french fashion designer vanessa bruno is presenting a truly beautiful video to illustrate her winter collection. featuring lou doillon, the movie is perfect fit to this “no mistake” brand from their cloths, their unconventional campaign shot by mark borthwick to this movie. bien joué! by pp’
we love it when someone rethinks the ugliness in our everyday. stockholm-designed, the square 1 transforms the utilitarian power strip into an object of quiet sophistication. finished in nomad sand, it dissolves into your environment while anchoring your space with thoughtful functionality.
what distinguishes this piece is its magnetic base—a clever intervention that liberates the power strip from floor-bound anonymity. mount it precisely where intention meets need, secured by the included iron plate with pre-applied adhesive. your workspace becomes unburdened, your charging ritual elevated. you can buy it here for around $70. not bad! by sn
well they are not all media channels, but we think these people are some of the most insightful parties on the youtube regarding world events. you might enjoy checking them out…
1. LINK: Glenn Greenwald – journalist, constitutional and civil rights lawyer
Greenwald is an American journalist and was born in Queens in New York City. Greenwald is Jewish, but has said his “moral precepts aren’t informed in any way by religious doctrine”. Greenwald founded a law firm concentrating on First Amendment litigation. Greenwald is the journalist who helped break the story of Edward Snowden’s leaks about U.S. government surveillance in 2013, The NSA fiasco… a collaboration that led to a Pulitzer Prize for public service as well as harassment and aggressive scrutiny from the US government and its allies over his reporting on documents leaked.
Max Blumenthal is an American journalist, author, blogger, and filmmaker. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He is Jewish. His father is a journalist and writer who served as an aide to President Bill Clinton. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history.
To escape Nazism, Richard David Wolff’s parents, both Jewish German citizens, emigrated to the United States during World War II. Wolff is an American Marxian economist known for his work on economic methodology and class analysis. He is a professor emeritus of economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a visiting professor in the graduate program in international affairs at The New School. Wolff has also taught economics at Yale University, City College of New York, University of Utah, Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, and The Brecht Forum in New York City.
4. LINK: Ben Norton – Geo political economy podcast
Benjamin Norton is a US-born journalist currently living in China. His known affiliations are political rather than religious. His religion if any, is unknown. He spent 5 years at The Grayzone but left in January 2022 to become independent. Norton is known to be an opponent to CIA-funded “compatible left”. He is also an anti-imperialist, having opposed US’s expansionist policies.
Roy Casagranda holds a PhD and specializes in the Middle East, U.S. foreign policy, and Western Civilization. He is often asked about his religion, but he does not publicly identify with one. He is a professor of government at Austin Community College, an author of historical fiction, a public speaker.
6. LINK: Judge Napolitano – podcast (?) while intelligent he did for a while play the game and contribute to fox news of all things…
Andrew Peter Napolitano is a Catholic American retired judge (New Jersey Superior Court )and syndicated columnist whose work appears in numerous publications, including The Washington Times and Reason. Napolitano served as a New Jersey Superior Court judge from 1987 to 1995. He is a libertarian and has gained prominence in part due to his criticism of the administrations of George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump.
Christopher Lynn Hedges is an Christian (Presbyterian) American journalist, author, commentator and Presbyterian minister. In his early career, Hedges worked as a freelance war correspondent in Central America for The Christian Science Monitor, NPR, and The Dallas Morning News. Hedges reported for The New York Times from 1990 to 2005, and served as the Times Middle East Bureau Chief and Balkan Bureau Chief during the wars in the former Yugoslavia. In 2001, Hedges contributed to The New York Times staff entry that received the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting for the paper’s coverage of global terrorism.
8. LINK: Jeffrey Sachs – Professor economics Columbia University
Jeffrey David Sachs was born into a Jewish family. He is an American economist and public policy analyst who is a professor at Columbia University, where he was formerly director of The Earth Institute. He worked on sustainable development and economic development. From 2001 to 2018, Sachs was special advisor to the UN Secretary-General.
Born in Haifa, Israel, Ilan Pappé was a senior lecturer at the University of Haifa (1984–2007). He is an Israeli historian and political scientist, known for his work on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and as a leading figure among Israel’s New Historians. He is a professor at the University of Exeter’s College of Social Sciences and International Studies.
10. LINK: Gideon Levy – Israeli journalist , Haaretz paper
Gideom Levy is an Israeli journalist and author. Levy writes opinion pieces and a weekly column for the newspaper Haaretz that often focus on the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories. Levy has won prizes for his articles on human rights in the Israeli-occupied territories. In 2021, he won Israel’s top award for journalism, the Sokolov Award.
Mehdi Raza Hasan is a British and American broadcaster, writer, journalist. He is a graduate of the University of Oxford in England. Hasan was born to Shia Muslim parents from Hyderabad, in India, his mother a doctor and his father an engineer. Following a stint on the BBC’s The Politics Show, Hasan became deputy executive producer on Sky’s breakfast show Sunrise before moving to Channel 4 as their editor of news and current affairs. He was formerly the political editor of the UK edition of The Huffington Post and the presenter of the Al Jazeera English shows The Café. He now runs Zeteo.
Amy Goodman was born in Bay Shore, New York on Long Island[6] to secular Jewish parents who were active in social action groups. Amy is an American broadcast journalist, syndicated columnist, investigative reporter, and author. She has received awards for her work, including the Thomas Merton Award. Goodman received the Gandhi Peace Award for a “significant contribution to the promotion of an enduring international peace”. she was awarded the I.F. Stone Medal for Journalistic Independence by Harvard University’s Nieman Foundation. She is the author of six books.
ok in the end, it’s the top 12 not the top 10. and there are many many more of course. why is it that top 10 sound better than top 12?
talk to god about that. 12 apostles, 12 months, 12 tribes of Israel, 12 o clock, a dozen, 12″ to a foot – while not all may be works of god, there is something to that 12… enjoy. by ae
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