http://www.pledgie.com/campaigns/436 <div align="justify"> <p><b>W</b>hen Bush was elected for his first term, the economy in New York City started to sour. After 9/11, businesses started leaving NYC, and I lost all of my clients. I've never really recovered</p> <p>I want an income so i can raise a family and live with dignity. I've been struggling to stay employed, but it's been very difficult. I don't live extravagantly, I live modestly.</p> <p>I have great skills, but employers today are looking for professional certification. I need to get certified as an expert in my field, computer programming. Certification, plus my 15+ years professional experience, will put me over the top. You can view my resumes here:</p> <p><a href="http://www.freewebs.com/johnweiss" target="_blank">My Resumes</a></p> <p>To get certified, there are 5 exams I must pass. I've already passed three. Two more to go. You can verify the 3 exams I've already passed here:</p> <p><a href="https://mcp.microsoft.com/authenticate/validatemcp.aspx" target="_blank">Microsoft Certified Professional</a><br> Transcript ID is 760272<br> Access Code is 11111111. That's 8 one's.</p> <p>I'm actively studying daily to prepare myself for the exams. I'm currently reading .NET Architecture and Solutions, Microsoft Press.</p> <p>The exams cost about $150 each to take. That's $300 I just don't have. If I don't pass the first time, they include a free retake. As soon as I raise the funds, I will register for the exams. They are self-scheduled.</p> <p>Please help me get a leg up on my career and my life. </p> </div> en-us