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You do not cite from what part of the world you now live, but rest assured age discrimination is pretty much a global phenomenon. In America, the cutoff is more like 50 rather than the 35 in your area (that is rather harsh indeed). However, you appear extremely bright and qualified, and since you have enough online savvy to hook up with Mylot.com and begin networking along these lines, you will likely want to concentrate on your geological area. The major Web sites for employment such as monster.com and craigslist.com are quite good, and I have had great success finding job openings in a variety of fields through those two sources alone. I, too, have been downsized out of organizations, and I have had a devil of a time dealing with my age (52) when applying. And, frankly, if I am an employer I will go for the younger blood in the hope of increasing productivity and cutting labor costs. That basic strategy, though, has changed since fewer qualified younger workers are available. They have to hire us old folks whether they like it or not. I wish you the best; if anything keep plugging along online and you might be able to channel your expertise into Internet-related enterprises. Income is slow at first but iut can mushroom ina hurry if you keep pounding away at it as you appear to be doing now.