Paul Ausick has been writing for 247Wallst.com for more than a decade. He has written extensively on investing in the energy, defense, and technology sectors. In a previous life, he wrote technical documentation and managed a marketing communications group in Silicon Valley.
He has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Chicago and now lives in Montana, where he fishes for trout in the summer and stays inside during the winter.
Bridges are some of the most essential structures within America’s transportation network. Every day, millions of drivers rely on bridges to commute, transport goods, and stay connected across cities, rivers, and rural landscapes. Yet…
People have built some amazing things, but sometimes our architectural ambitions have outpaced our resources or abilities. Scattered across the globe are the skeletal remains of construction projects so massive, so ambitious, that they…
As mankind progressed into the 20th century and onward, so did the height and grandiosity of its structures. With advances in construction techniques and technology, buildings and structures entered into a veritable arms race…
There is truly no amusement park ride more thrilling than a roller coaster. For many of us, we think back to our childhood amusement park visits with joy and nostalgia, still remembering the building…
You can probably name some of the abandoned cities of the past, like Pompei or Babylon, that were destroyed by natural disasters or war. But in today’s world, we have our own ghost cities,…
Roller coasters provide an exhilarating rush of adrenaline for thrill-seekers who enjoy a potent mix of terror and excitement. While early roller coasters barely reached 40 feet tall, today’s complex loops can soar over…
The 1950s brought a revolution of more efficient transportation with the interstate highway system. However, decades of heavy use have taken their toll on these once-modern roads. Crumbling infrastructure now plagues many U.S. highways,…
24/7 Wall St. Insights: Modern bridges use advanced materials and construction techniques to survive in harsh environments. From resisting harsh weather to reinforcing against earthquakes and unstable geology, engineers must use cutting-edge techniques to…
24/7 Wall St. Insights We used data from the Reason Foundation 27th Annual Highway Report to determine the states with the worst highways. Among the five highest-ranking states are southern locations. Also, 2 Dividend…