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200.000 (german!) signatures against a plastic instrument in 2 days. Finally the world cares about the important issues! In case you’re already in a sign petition mood: some more.

Today film tip: a documentary about the web, new technologies, social networks and their effects on politics and governments.

“New technologies and a closely related culture of collaboration present radical new models of social organization. This project brings together leading practitioners and thinkers in this field and asks them to determine the opportunity for government.

My tip for watching long films like this: bookmark them in a folder or with a tag like “to watch”, and come back to it when you start thinking of watching tv.

I’m still quite in love with Brooklyn (note to self: scan the photos), and the following video underlines one of the reasons: colorful people.

I recently discovered this little sticker on a paper towel dispenser in a toilet in New York:

It seems to work:

“Testing shows a “These Come From Trees” sticker on a paper towel dispenser reduces paper towel consumption by ~15%”
official website

It worked for me too, I didn’t use one of the paper towels and decided to let the air do the work. I ordered the large sticker pack, so be aware fast food restaurants and shared flat parties.
Please spread the project, and get a bunch of stickers for your neighborhood!

Ok that’s a lie. Due to acute lack of time it’s actually not a review, but I can tell you that it’s over and it was great. Turin is a lovely city, and the festival itself had a very personal atmosphere and was on a high level concerning the contents. Thanks a lot for the invitation to Nada and ToDo.

And here some photos of mine, but also have a look at the the official ones!

UNESCO World Day for Audiovisual Heritage. Probably a good day to backup your files :)

Dropping Knowledge is reporting from the G8 summit in Heiligendamm. They’re dropping lots of videos and news from their base in Rostock, behind the scenes coverage, interviews and lots of impressions.
Greetings to Esther, Gerd, Martin, Benni and everyone else up there from Salzburg - please take care of yourself and keep up the good work!

Dropping Knowledge G8 special
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