by Jason Ryan | Jan 26, 2016 | About, Events, Maine Makers, Open Bench Project, Projects
I’ve had fascinating conversations with my 8 year old over the years. “What is space made out of?” “Who invented math?” “How do toilets flush?” “Are light sabers real?” His questions never cease to amaze me; his insights never cease to delight me. There is just...
by Jason Ryan | Jan 12, 2016 | Fun facts
Wave in the New Year The start of a new year brings a sense of rejuvenation, wonder, and hope. What will the year bring for us, what will we resolve to accomplish, what good fortune will land in our laps (and not just a $1.3 billion dollar winning lottery ticket!)?...
by Jason Ryan | Dec 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
According to history.com*, there was a highly regarded monk named Nicholas who lived in Patara, now modern-day Turkey, in 280 A.D. He was known for his kindness and generosity, giving away his wealth to those in need. His legendary status grew and he became known as...
by Jason Ryan | Dec 3, 2015 | Fun facts
In the days when bridge and lawn bowling were popular forms of entertainment, jigsaw puzzles made their debut. Created by cartographer John Spilsbury to teach school children about the British Empire in the 1760’s, puzzles were originally hand cut out of wood before...
by Jason Ryan | Apr 17, 2015 | tips and techniques
“You know what someone should make…” If you’ve ever said that, you might just be onto a successful product development opportunity. Today there exists the opportunity for anyone to be a product developer and perhaps launch a successful business around it. The...
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