»The prevailing vision of prosperity as a continually expanding economic paradise has come unravelled. Perhaps it worked better when economics were smaller and the world was less populated. But if it was ever fully fit for purpose, it certainly isn’t now. Climate change, ecological degradation and the spectre of resource scarcity compound the problems of failing financial markets and economic recession. Short-term fixes to prop up a bankrupt system aren’t good enough. Something more is needed. An essential starting point is to set out a coherent notion of prosperity that doesn’t rely on default assumptions about consumption growth.«(Tim Jackson, Prosperity Without Growth)

I would like to recommend Tim Jackson's »Prosperity Without Growth" for y'all.

Tim Jackson is Professor of Sustainable Development at the University of Surrey and Director of the Research Group on Lifestyles, Values and Environment (RESOLVE). Since 2004, Jackson has been Economics Commissioner on the UK Sustainable Development Commission and is the author of their controversial and groundbreaking report, now updated and expanded in the book, "Prosperity Without Growth: Economics for a Finite Planet". In addition to his academic work, he is an award-winning playwright with numerous radio-writing credits for the BBC.
um 1/27/2012




Starting today I sell stuff, a lot of stuff, quality stuff, stuff that served me well. But ... I no longer need it! So I intend giving my stuff - mostly hardware from my studio - to anybody who needs it at a reasonable price. The list of items contains an ultrafast 16TB raid storage, a Canon DSLR, a MacBook, a Mac Pro, Blackmagic Design products, various extenders and displays. I'd be happy if you check out my »ON SALE« minisite and furthermore be much obliged if you forward the website to anybody who might be interested in buying »stuff«, my stuff. Arigato!
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»Escape to the other side« was selected by the Austrian Embassy as the Austrian contribution to the EUROPEAN FILMFESTIVAL in Tunis. For the director Ralf Jacobs it is a special honor, that his documentary is shown in Tunisia, where the "Arab revolution" had it's beginning as a sign for the rest of the world.

Filmfestival Tunis: Journées du Cinéma Européen on the 24/11/11
French Premiere at 7pm “ Salle Le Colisée“ in Tunis
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In fall 2007 a crew of young filmmakers set out to produce opening scenes for a dystopian thriller written by director Gregory Glaser. Back then I took the chance to contribute to the short preview of what should become a full feature film in the years to come. Reaching the end of 2011 - several broken relationships, marriages, babies, trips around the world and dozens of other projects later - there is unfortunately no funding for the film. I thought it would be a shame not to show this lost piece of video to anyone. So I restored the unfinished cut, mixed some rough sound, added color grading and put it online. Enjoy what should have become »Moloch«.




»Moloch« is an absurd dystopian tale telling the story of anchoretic and cranky gink Ergen Baad. By mischance Baad finds himself as the last owner of a functioning clock in a world without time. Forced to flee from evil forces he joins an old passenger going by the name of Napoleon who tries to find a way out of the surrounding chaos. Together they start a journey into doom.

Baad: Robert Stuc
Men: Gregor Hengl, Lukas Hengl, Nikolaus Stahl
Leader: Bodo Presslich
God: Hermes Phettberg 

Production company: Sancho Pansa Film
Director, Screenplay: Gregory Glaser

Executive Producer: Mag. Marlies Stohl

Cinematography: Gregory Glaser
Set Design: Verena Sander

Costumes: Jenny Enzmann, Katharina Stiglitz
Make-Up: Marianne Lechner, Katharina Fahnl

Editorial and Sound Design: David Arno Schwaiger

 Visual FX: Florian Breg

Compositing: Andreas Gebauer

and many more ...


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