Dear Friends of SSMC,

Austin Mader-Clark / Autopia Biofuels
Basque Cultural Center
Brent Turner / Open Voting Consortium
Career Closet
Coats for Kids
Coastside Hope
David Alter
Don Weden
Eric Penington’s Auto Body and Paint
Full Bloom Baking Company
Housing Leadership Council
Intraline, Inc.
Mori Point Site Stewardship Program
PAR Auto Body
Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance (PTCRA) Shuttle Program
Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance
Pharmaceutical Disposal Program
Piacere Restaurant
Redwood City Civic Engagement for Sustainability
Reece Computer Systems
San Mateo AYSO
San Mateo County Interfaith Hospitality Network
Sequoia Hospital
Solar City
Sonrisas Community Dental Center
South Bayside Waste Management Authority (SBWMA)
South San Francisco / Centennial Way
Summit Bicycles
Vista Park Restoration (by San Carlos Green, Parks & Rec., Gachina Landscaping)
Webcor Builders
Yerba Buena California Native Plant Nursery

Dawes Residence, La Honda (residential)

Somehow the chants of "drill baby drill" seem so ridiculous and insignificant after watching this video. I feel like policy based on intelligence and reason have finally replaced the fear rhetoric and politics of division and greed that have prevented our country from moving forward responsibly. Our economy and environment are in turmoil right now and we've got to unite and fight for what's right. It's time for a transformation, an evolution, and a revolution.

There is a new sense of purpose awakening in America now that we've elected Barack Obama to be the next President. Hope has now turned into action. It's about time we took responsibility as inhabitants of Planet Earth for the energy we use and the way we interact with the environment. Green Technology and Sustainable design will lead the way toward a better tomorrow.

At the West Coast Green Expo, I was inspired by an innovative company that is leading the way in energy conservation technology called Agilewaves. Home and building owners can finally monitor and automate the steps needed to reduce their energy consumption, carbon footprint and operating costs without relying on human intervention. Here is the link to their website:

www.agilewaves.com

"President Obama!"

My nephew said in this video when they held a mock election at his elementary school. Here, he announces on the local TV morning news show his vote for Obama.  My 6 year old nephew exemplifies this new hope for the future.

Here is the link to the video:

http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=7777755&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=5.2.1

A lot of people talk about "values" and "morality." Eco-Consciousness is essential for someone with true faith no matter what religion they follow.  Faith in a higher power should include respect for the planet and all life.  Without dedication to protecting our environment and all it's inhabitants, how can anyone truly be devout to the divine design behind the miracle we all share in common.

"Be The Change You Want To See In The World" - Ghandi

I am working with an exciting new company here in San Francisco

as Director of Innovations at Absolutely New, Inc.

www.absolutelynew.com

They have invested over $35 million building their business. In addition, they are financially backed by a top-tier Silicon Valley venture capital firm. After reviewing hundreds of investment opportunities they decided to back Absolutely New. And with $400 million under management, they provide access to significant growth capital.

I'll be working with entrepreneurs launching innovative product development and marketing initiatives worldwide.

I'm also a big fan of CNBC's show called "The Big Idea with Donny Deutch."

Here's a clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqV8mWnKUy4

And remember that Tuesday is election day.

ROCK THE VOTE

Central bank cuts rates for seventh time since September, but sees less risks of slowdown, suggesting this may be last cut for a while.

By Chris Isidore, CNNMoney.com senior writer

April 30, 2008: 2:20 PM EDT


NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, but the central bank's statement signaled it may be the last rate cut for at least a while.

The cut took the federal funds rate, the key overnight rate at which banks loan money to one another, to 2%. It had been at 5.25% as recently as September, when the Fed started slashing rates in an effort to spur the economy and keep the nation out of recession.

The federal funds rate is a benchmark for home equity lines of credit, credit cards and other consumer loans as well as the prime rate used for short-term business loans.

But the Fed's statement suggested that it needs to continue to closely monitor inflation pressures and it dropped its previous mention of downside risks to growth. Experts generally believe that type of language signals the central bank is ready to pause for some time.

Fed policymakers are not set to meet again until June 24 and 25, the longest gap in its calendar of meetings this year.

David Alter
Acquisition Agent
Cell 415.518.0494
www.agentalter.com