Tuesday 04 August 2009 1:03:21 am

Hi Mark,

It's unfortunate that you didn't manage to make the deadline to submit your entry, but I guess as with everything, rules are set for a reason and cannot be changed, otherwise we would never have an end to the competion....everyday someone new asking for more time. I was really busy with work and didn't have the time to do the video I wanted, but I stayed up to 3am to do a video and submit my entry anyway, as it was important to me. I think this competion is as much about getting an opportunity to showcase your idea and get feedback from the world....well a few interested people anyway, and help you decide to continue to pursue your dream of making your idea a reality. The prize is just an enabler to draw out peoples ideas, get people talking. I bet there will be 10 or maybe 100 times more impact created over time by the ideas that don't win here than the winner. (like in most reality shows these days, where its not always the winner thats most sucessful!)

So if you think your idea could have won, and you really believe in the benefits it can have and impact it can create, get on youtube, create a blog, do whatever you have to do to create a buzz and get interest to maybe make it happen. This is not the only avenue. I know it won't be for me, I will be shouting from as many rooftops as I can!

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