New Engineeing Venture
by EastCoastBubbleBoy
on 3 Apr 2018
12 comments, latest 4 years ago
Not sure if any of you would have the need for it, but I've decided to launch my own engineering / consulting firm to leverage my almost 20 years in ...
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Pollution and the mining industry...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 25 Oct 2017 Posted 6 years ago
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/ Lead and Zinc are used for many industrial products, including certain batteries (some of which are used in electric cars and hybrids). So much for a "Green" vehicle. It's ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 25 Oct 2017 Posted 6 years ago
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/ Lead and Zinc are used for many industrial products, including certain batteries (some of which are used in electric cars and hybrids). So much for a "Green" vehicle. It's ...
Best way to find a job..
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 27 Sep 2017 5 comments, latest 7 years ago
I don't have a huge network, and even at that most of my contacts are not in my immediate metro area. I've tried headhunters, job boards and linked-in. I'm a ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 27 Sep 2017 5 comments, latest 7 years ago
I don't have a huge network, and even at that most of my contacts are not in my immediate metro area. I've tried headhunters, job boards and linked-in. I'm a ...
Wait... 650.000 emails
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 1 Nov 2016 6 comments, latest 7 years ago
That's more than 1 email sent (or received) per second over the course of an entire year. Given that she worked for almost 4 years under Clinton as secretary ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 1 Nov 2016 6 comments, latest 7 years ago
That's more than 1 email sent (or received) per second over the course of an entire year. Given that she worked for almost 4 years under Clinton as secretary ...
Electoral College
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 4 May 2016 7 comments, latest 8 years ago
Unless I'm mistaken (and I may be), when we vote for November, we are actually voting for a representative elector, and it is this gathering of the electoral college ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 4 May 2016 7 comments, latest 8 years ago
Unless I'm mistaken (and I may be), when we vote for November, we are actually voting for a representative elector, and it is this gathering of the electoral college ...
Maps of property value for the coats vs. the rest of the country.
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 14 Jan 2016 Posted 8 years ago
Some interesting maps to put things in perspective c/o Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com Not that this is new to any of us, but they are still cool too look at. ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 14 Jan 2016 Posted 8 years ago
Some interesting maps to put things in perspective c/o Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com Not that this is new to any of us, but they are still cool too look at. ...
If it all hits the fan...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 29 Aug 2015 8 comments, latest 9 years ago
I've been reading Zerohedge too much lately http://www.zerohedge.com/news/ http://www.zerohedge.com/news/ Now I don't think the bottom will fall out and we'll have unrest in the streets... but the reality is ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 29 Aug 2015 8 comments, latest 9 years ago
I've been reading Zerohedge too much lately http://www.zerohedge.com/news/ http://www.zerohedge.com/news/ Now I don't think the bottom will fall out and we'll have unrest in the streets... but the reality is ...
Commercial and/or rental properties
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 14 Aug 2015 2 comments, latest 9 years ago
At some point I want to have some real estate in my portfolio (other than my primary residence) for diversification purposes... sure there's REIT's, but I'm seriously thinking about ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 14 Aug 2015 2 comments, latest 9 years ago
At some point I want to have some real estate in my portfolio (other than my primary residence) for diversification purposes... sure there's REIT's, but I'm seriously thinking about ...
Worst Case Situation
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 7 Jul 2015 2 comments, latest 9 years ago
Grexit causes deeper depression and civil unrest --> Anarchy ensues --> ISIS takes hold and uses Greece as a base to infiltrate greater Europe. (OK - probably not going ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 7 Jul 2015 2 comments, latest 9 years ago
Grexit causes deeper depression and civil unrest --> Anarchy ensues --> ISIS takes hold and uses Greece as a base to infiltrate greater Europe. (OK - probably not going ...
I should have gone into computers....
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 30 Jun 2015 12 comments, latest 9 years ago
I have an advanced degree in Chemical Engineering. Out of curiosity (given the consistently "good" job numbers I keep hearing about), I've taken a look to see what opportunities ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 30 Jun 2015 12 comments, latest 9 years ago
I have an advanced degree in Chemical Engineering. Out of curiosity (given the consistently "good" job numbers I keep hearing about), I've taken a look to see what opportunities ...
Can I do more?
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 2 Feb 2014 14 comments, latest 10 years ago
I know what I earn both as an individual, and as a household, relative to my income. I know in many ways I am blessed - for many are ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 2 Feb 2014 14 comments, latest 10 years ago
I know what I earn both as an individual, and as a household, relative to my income. I know in many ways I am blessed - for many are ...
Flying
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 2 Feb 2014 6 comments, latest 10 years ago
When I was a kid I used to love flying. The awe of being able to travel so far, so fast, to look down at all of the cities ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 2 Feb 2014 6 comments, latest 10 years ago
When I was a kid I used to love flying. The awe of being able to travel so far, so fast, to look down at all of the cities ...
annual xmas wishes
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 24 Dec 2013 10 comments, latest 8 years ago
Merry christmas to all. No matter what you affilation, may the message of jesus be an inspiration to you, now and throughout the year. Peace. ECBB
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 24 Dec 2013 10 comments, latest 8 years ago
Merry christmas to all. No matter what you affilation, may the message of jesus be an inspiration to you, now and throughout the year. Peace. ECBB
When do wages go up?
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 11 Sep 2013 17 comments, latest 11 years ago
Thinking about Labor Day (now that its come and gone) and the striking fast food workers. When does the average "middle class" worker get a true raise? Most people ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 11 Sep 2013 17 comments, latest 11 years ago
Thinking about Labor Day (now that its come and gone) and the striking fast food workers. When does the average "middle class" worker get a true raise? Most people ...
A tale of two coasts
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 1 Sep 2013 1 comment, latest 11 years ago
It seems to me that this new "min-bubble" we are in has been a West Coast phenomonea. http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/2 https://www.spice-indices.com/ So the questions are 1) WHY? and 2) When it ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 1 Sep 2013 1 comment, latest 11 years ago
It seems to me that this new "min-bubble" we are in has been a West Coast phenomonea. http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/2 https://www.spice-indices.com/ So the questions are 1) WHY? and 2) When it ...
Presiden't Comments on Martin Case
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 20 Jul 2013 124 comments, latest 11 years ago
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog I don't know what to make of it. His remarks, the case, the whole deal. Personally, I feel the fact that he was YOUNG, the way he was ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 20 Jul 2013 124 comments, latest 11 years ago
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog I don't know what to make of it. His remarks, the case, the whole deal. Personally, I feel the fact that he was YOUNG, the way he was ...
Are you glad you bought?
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 20 Jul 2013 1 comment, latest 11 years ago
Sitting here watching the Sox Yankees game on Fox (Go Sox!) and filing some papers, including my most recent mortgage statement. I'm thankful that I was finally able to ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 20 Jul 2013 1 comment, latest 11 years ago
Sitting here watching the Sox Yankees game on Fox (Go Sox!) and filing some papers, including my most recent mortgage statement. I'm thankful that I was finally able to ...
New Thread - "Former renters"
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 11 May 2013 Posted 11 years ago
For those of us who have taken the plunge, and want to give updates, good bad or otherwise. http://www.patrick.net/?Former
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 11 May 2013 Posted 11 years ago
For those of us who have taken the plunge, and want to give updates, good bad or otherwise. http://www.patrick.net/?Former
Update from ECBB
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 9 May 2013 13 comments, latest 5 years ago
As some of us long timers have started to actually *GASP* enter the ranks of homeownership (or as I call it ... renting from the bank). I thought it ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 9 May 2013 13 comments, latest 5 years ago
As some of us long timers have started to actually *GASP* enter the ranks of homeownership (or as I call it ... renting from the bank). I thought it ...
Will Cyprus be a Lehman like event?
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 23 Mar 2013 Posted 11 years ago
If they do not secure the bail out will contagion follow? Will this be similar to the Fed's decision to no bail out Lehman... it had unintended consequences that ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 23 Mar 2013 Posted 11 years ago
If they do not secure the bail out will contagion follow? Will this be similar to the Fed's decision to no bail out Lehman... it had unintended consequences that ...
Random Musings from ECBB
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 5 Mar 2013 14 comments, latest 11 years ago
In case anyone cares… I haven’t written much, but have been lurking. So on a rare day off I sit here on my new back porch (see photo below) ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 5 Mar 2013 14 comments, latest 11 years ago
In case anyone cares… I haven’t written much, but have been lurking. So on a rare day off I sit here on my new back porch (see photo below) ...
Housing Perdictions for 2013?
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 31 Dec 2012 16 comments, latest 10 years ago
1) Rates will stay low. 30-year fixed will be between 3% and 4% for most of the year. 2) Media will trump a "recovery" - but most of us ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 31 Dec 2012 16 comments, latest 10 years ago
1) Rates will stay low. 30-year fixed will be between 3% and 4% for most of the year. 2) Media will trump a "recovery" - but most of us ...
Merry Christmas to All
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 24 Dec 2012 2 comments, latest 11 years ago
http://www.youtube.com/embed/D A few years back, I couldn't stand Christmas. I was lost in the commercialization of the holiday, annoyed how little people thought of each other, and was just ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 24 Dec 2012 2 comments, latest 11 years ago
http://www.youtube.com/embed/D A few years back, I couldn't stand Christmas. I was lost in the commercialization of the holiday, annoyed how little people thought of each other, and was just ...
Lack of pronouns and Bad grammar
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 11 Dec 2012 7 comments, latest 11 years ago
more and more find myself not using pronouns and truncating my senteces. Today's texting / internet / email has made it worse. can brly understnd myslf. It's like some ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 11 Dec 2012 7 comments, latest 11 years ago
more and more find myself not using pronouns and truncating my senteces. Today's texting / internet / email has made it worse. can brly understnd myslf. It's like some ...
Happy Birthday Jim!
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 8 Dec 2012 2 comments, latest 11 years ago
Jim Morrison, former front man of The Doors, would have been 69 today. VH1 classic has been running a whole bunch of Doors material all day. Still one of ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 8 Dec 2012 2 comments, latest 11 years ago
Jim Morrison, former front man of The Doors, would have been 69 today. VH1 classic has been running a whole bunch of Doors material all day. Still one of ...
Realtor stole for sale signs
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 24 Nov 2012 6 comments, latest 11 years ago
http://www.boston.com/news/odd Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut real estate agent has been charged with stealing a competitor’s for sale signs from the front lawns of area homes. Police say 54-year-old ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 24 Nov 2012 6 comments, latest 11 years ago
http://www.boston.com/news/odd Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut real estate agent has been charged with stealing a competitor’s for sale signs from the front lawns of area homes. Police say 54-year-old ...
Delinquency
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 19 Nov 2012 Posted 11 years ago
I know a few people who have tired for mortgage modifications, some more successful than others. Without exception, the first thing they are told is that you need to ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 19 Nov 2012 Posted 11 years ago
I know a few people who have tired for mortgage modifications, some more successful than others. Without exception, the first thing they are told is that you need to ...
East Coast Bubble Boys's Saga (How he got his first house)
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 17 Nov 2012 25 comments, latest 11 years ago
Now that its finally come to its conclusion, I can give an overview of the saga as it pertains to my first home purchase. It all started in the ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 17 Nov 2012 25 comments, latest 11 years ago
Now that its finally come to its conclusion, I can give an overview of the saga as it pertains to my first home purchase. It all started in the ...
Summary of my close encounters in home buying
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 16 Nov 2012 Posted 11 years ago
It was a learning process the entire way. It all started back in 2001 when I was looking to buy a small condo. My longtime local credit union literally ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 16 Nov 2012 Posted 11 years ago
It was a learning process the entire way. It all started back in 2001 when I was looking to buy a small condo. My longtime local credit union literally ...
Hurricane Sandy
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 27 Oct 2012 81 comments, latest 11 years ago
Hopefuly all of us on the East Coast (myself included) are ready for this one. Keep safe y'all.
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 27 Oct 2012 81 comments, latest 11 years ago
Hopefuly all of us on the East Coast (myself included) are ready for this one. Keep safe y'all.
Idea for Patrick
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 4 Oct 2012 23 comments, latest 12 years ago
Is there anyway you can have the author of a discussion EXCLUDE certain users from posting within it? For example If post a new thread but do not want ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 4 Oct 2012 23 comments, latest 12 years ago
Is there anyway you can have the author of a discussion EXCLUDE certain users from posting within it? For example If post a new thread but do not want ...
why prices have bottomed and will slowly rise
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 30 Sep 2012 52 comments, latest 12 years ago
1) low interest rates 2) rising rents 3) unemployment, although high, has stabilized. 4) pent up demand 5) manipulation of housing stock. #housing
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 30 Sep 2012 52 comments, latest 12 years ago
1) low interest rates 2) rising rents 3) unemployment, although high, has stabilized. 4) pent up demand 5) manipulation of housing stock. #housing
Goodnight and Good luck!
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 23 Sep 2012 41 comments, latest 12 years ago
Where have all the smart people gone? I used to read the forum daily for intelligent discussion and debate. Now, I don’t do that nearly as much – when ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 23 Sep 2012 41 comments, latest 12 years ago
Where have all the smart people gone? I used to read the forum daily for intelligent discussion and debate. Now, I don’t do that nearly as much – when ...
I'm betting on a tie...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 22 Sep 2012 Posted 12 years ago
Call me crazy, but I think its going to end in a tie, 269 electoral votes allotted to each candidate. (Presuming the electors ballot as intended)
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 22 Sep 2012 Posted 12 years ago
Call me crazy, but I think its going to end in a tie, 269 electoral votes allotted to each candidate. (Presuming the electors ballot as intended)
Random Musings
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 25 Jul 2012 11 comments, latest 12 years ago
Random Musings Been doing a lot of thinking lately – forgive me if I ramble, but I always appreciate (most) of the comments from the pat.net crowd, as you ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 25 Jul 2012 11 comments, latest 12 years ago
Random Musings Been doing a lot of thinking lately – forgive me if I ramble, but I always appreciate (most) of the comments from the pat.net crowd, as you ...
todays real estate front page ad
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 21 Jul 2012 2 comments, latest 12 years ago
See below #housing
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 21 Jul 2012 2 comments, latest 12 years ago
See below #housing
Cash Flow and Down Payments
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 2 Jul 2012 38 comments, latest 11 years ago
How much to put down? (I already know what I'm going to do, but it was an interesting exercise.) I found a house for a fair price (not great, ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 2 Jul 2012 38 comments, latest 11 years ago
How much to put down? (I already know what I'm going to do, but it was an interesting exercise.) I found a house for a fair price (not great, ...
Maintenance Costs
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 4 Jun 2012 1 comment, latest 12 years ago
To follow on to the rent vs. buy thread by FloridaBill – how much should one allot for “maintenance†– I’ve heard anywhere from 1% to as high as ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 4 Jun 2012 1 comment, latest 12 years ago
To follow on to the rent vs. buy thread by FloridaBill – how much should one allot for “maintenance†– I’ve heard anywhere from 1% to as high as ...
Ingore the Trolls!
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 31 May 2012 11 comments, latest 12 years ago
Slightly Off topic - but I'm posting in housing anyway. I think we (the readers who come here for content and well rationed arguments) need to do our best ...
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by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 31 May 2012 11 comments, latest 12 years ago
Slightly Off topic - but I'm posting in housing anyway. I think we (the readers who come here for content and well rationed arguments) need to do our best ...
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