To give one an ideaof exactly how bizarre the applicationof a seemingly simple concept like sustainability has become, consider the proposed Oregon Sustainability Center in Portland.
Mr D'Aloisio took time off school to develop his idea for a smartphone application that offers summaries of existing news stories published on the net.
And it was not only Peter Mandelson, I enquired from a couple of others, people in the political world, whether they have any ideaof the legislation - or what is happening with my passport application.
Most often innovation is the culmination of several things: a sound idea, vetted through great process, refined by innovative application, and brought to market by outstanding leadership.