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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My Dad and I Jam the Swallow Tail Jig [VIDEO]
I'm currently learning the ukulele. My dad, who knows how to play just about every instrument, and I hang out sometimes while he teaches me some uke tricks and, every once in a while, he'll bust out his viola (his preferred instrument of choice). In this video we play the Swallow Tail Jig. It's one of those Celtic pieces that I've heard a thousand times, but didn't know it actually had a name.
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Does Opening a Beer Bottle with a Quarter and Magnet Really Work? I Found a Way! [VIDEO]
Not to long ago we shared a video of some dude opening a beer bottle using only a quarter and a refrigerator magnet. It looked super-fake but I had to see if it worked for myself. Here's what I found out.
What’s the Deal with Flappy Bird? Play Online For Free Here
I've never even heard of Flappy Bird until this past Saturday when I saw someone playing it on their smartphone. As soon as I saw it (which, to me, looked kind of fun) I've seen it pop up on websites and social media non-stop. With all the hype behind it, I had to check it out.
‘Beer Doesn’t Cause a Beer Belly’ and other Alcohol Related Myths Debunked
Hannah Hart hosts her own YouTube show My Drunk Kitchen. It only makes sense that she hosts this great video from aur friends at Mental Floss. There are several misconceptions about alcohol over the years including the old 'beer before liquor, never been sicker' phrase you've been spouting for years.
New York City Model Eats Designer Bag on Subway
Okay, so it's not really a bag. It's just a cake or something that looks like a designer bag, but it's realism is second to none. The look on everyone's face when she sinks her teeth into her custom treat is priceless.
Felix Baumgartner’s Space Jump from His Point of View
Remember when Felix Baumgartner did his space jump? I always wondered why they never showed it from all of the cameras he had strapped to his body. It turns out it was because they were saving it for a Super Bowl commercial.
What Does POS Mean? We Have the Answer!
As you browse Craigslist and Facebook swap sites and things of that nature, you come across three letters. POS. Once upon a time POS stood for Piece of S*** but, judging from what they're selling, you know that's not the case in this case. Those letters are popping up more and more. You don't know what they mean but you don't want to sound ignorant and ask. In case you're curious, we have the answ
How To Remove a Ring from a Swollen Finger
Sometimes you get married, put on a few pounds and, before you know it, you're no longer able to take your ring off. Not that you should just be taking your wedding ring off, but other rings as well. Perhaps you have a new baby and don't want to scratch them with your rings or, from pregnancy or water retention or having a broken arm your finger looses circulation and needs to be removed, but can'
These Sandwich Swords are a Blast from My Past
The other day I came across one of these little swords. They're often used in sandwiches or cheeseburgers you order to keep everything stacked and neat when carried from the kitchen to your table. Me? I always thought they were the free gift that came with your order to accessorize your action figures when I was growing up.
Do You Watch the Super Bowl for the Game or Commercials? [POLL]
No doubt about it. Many will be glued to their TVs to watch this year's Super Bowl. I also know several people who, because the Super Bowl is one of the most watched television events of the year (if not the most) that many watch for the creative, over-the-top, movie-esque commercials during the breaks. I want to know, do you watch the Super Bowl for the game, itself, or do you really just watch i
Proof that Women Can Be Perverts, Too [Slightly NSFW VIDEO]
Girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice. That may be true for the outer-layer of the standard girl but, inside that candy-coated shell, they can be perverts, too. To prove a point, this man set up a 'crotch cam' and pretended to sleep on a city train to catch video of ladies taking a glimpse.
How to Make a Mixed Drink using Laghing Gas
This is something you can file under 'Things I want to Try but Won't'. The good people at Hard Science speed up the mixing of infused cocktails by using some simple nitrous oxide, or 'laughing gas' as we often refer to it as.