Serious Graphics Problems with Macbook Pro 15'' Retina

Hi
even before and especially after having installed the latest updates for Mountain Lion I'm experiencing serious problems with my Macbook Pro 15'' Retina notebook. Have a look
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt0tS8KJKuQ&feature=youtu.be
Does anyone else have this kind of problem? It's not the only problem I had with my Macbook Pro Retina and the Mountain Lion OS but as of now the most troubling one.
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