John Riggs was born and raised in Yakima. He moved away from Washington state for about 10 years, but moved back home, bringing along his wife and three kids. You'll find John in town snapping photos when he's covering new business openings, especially restaurants. He loves to help spread the word, and to encourage folks to shop local first. John also loves to travel, always looking for quick weekend getaways, attending events, and fan expos around the country. Don't be too shy to say, "Hi!"
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Lego Artist Represents All 50 States with Lego Diorama
Legos have been one of my favorite toys since I was growing up. Now-a-days, people are getting more and more creative with what they create. This guy decided to create all 50 states into one quick Lego scene that tells the store of what that state is like.
See if you think your state is well represented.
Drone Flying Through Fireworks [VIDEO]
Have you ever wondered what it would look like if you could fly through fireworks without getting blown out of the sky? Well, this brave soul sent his drone flying through the sky and rolled film to see what it would look like. Needless to say, it looks absolutely amazing...
How to Make Your Phone Louder [VIDEO]
Picture this: You're outside, hanging out and want to hear some tunes. You fire up radioPup but can't hear it because your smart phone is too quite. What do you do? Use this tip to make your phone a little louder.
Make Your Own ‘Best of 2013′ Instagram Slideshow Instantly with #Memostatigram
If you're on Instagram as much as I am, no doubt you've seen your friends and family have these slideshows that feature their best photos from this past year. Statigram can make yours for free just by signing in. It'll generate your best pics based on likes.
The Ultimate Fails Compilation of 2013 [VIDEO]
When you're having a bad day or just need a good laugh, watching others fail at their task may be something to bring a smile to your face. Our friends at FailArmy bring you the very best fails of 2013. This video is over half an hour long to grab your favorite drink, bring a snack, sit back and enjoy.
Pranksters Turn Into Secret Santa to Give Homeless People a Christmas to Wake Up To
Roman Atwood is up to his pranking for the sake of good again. This time, he and his buddy found some sleeping homeless people and left them a Christmas tree with presents to wake up to. Truly, a Christmas miracle when they open their eyes...
Candy Sorting Machine Helps Out the ADD in All of Us [VIDEO]
When I was a child, I would sort the colors of my M&Ms and Skittles before devouring them in small handfuls. I have ADD friends today who continue this tradition. Now you don't have to as this machine will sort the colors for you. Watch it in action!
‘Hard to Be a Cat at Christmas’ Starring Grumpy Cat is the Music Video for Cat Lovers
This fun video has all of your favorite Internet cats. Oskar the Blind, Nala Cat, Hamilton the Hipster Cat, Colonel Meow and, of course, Grumpy Cat. Here's a great chance to watch a fun video on YouTube and, for every view, Friskies will donate a can of wet cat food to shelter and rescue organizations across the country...
Almond Roca Cookies Brings The Fancy Candy to Cookie Form [RECIPE]
Growing up, Almond Roca was the fanciest candy I knew. Something about that butter almond toffee wrapped in chocolate and crushed almonds, each coming in their own golden foil, it screamed high class. They are good but they're a little too hard on my teeth. I thought about the possibility into using them in a cookie form and here's what I came up with.
Woman in Washington State Live Tweets Her Husband’s Fatal Car Crash
Just after 1:30 p.m. on December 4th, the WSDOT tweeted an alert saying that emergency responders were on the way to a 2-car collision in Vancouver, Washington, and to give them room. The Columbian Metrodesk added that they were sending Life Flight to the scene. One women casually chimed in how dangerous that area was. What she didn't know, yet, was Life Flight was sent for her husband.
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