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!"
John Riggs
Man Turns Ice Machine into Frozen Candy Dispenser
Deric Peace had a great idea. Use the ice machine on his freezer and have it dispense frozen candy instead. Brilliant!
‘Portland Retro Gaming Expo’ Breathes New Life to Old Video Games
If there's enough of a fanbase, there's a convention for it out there. Comic book fans have Comic Cons. Coffee lovers have Coffee Fest and just about anything else you can think of. There's even a 'Hello Kitty Con' in LA. Video games are no exception as they're a multi-billion dollar industry. Over the weekend, I attended the Portland Retro Gaming Expo in Portland Oregon. It's a great way to showc
Draw a Perfect Circle Free-Hand by Rotating the Paper – Does It Work?
I saw a video that shows you how to draw a perfect circle. The trick is to hold the pen or pencil straight and spin the paper around. Does it really work? Let's find out.
Conclusion: Not bad!
I couldn't do it as well as the guy on the video...
South Korean Commercial for ‘North Face’ Has Unsuspecting Customers Climb the Walls to Avoid Falling
What a great promotional stunt!
News Reporter Eats Cat Food on TV to Prove his Point on Bad Meals for the Elderly [VIDEO]
Meet Charlie LeDuff. He's a news reporter and is my new idol. He looks like some random dude, but his reporting is on point. He was covering a story on how they cut back on the local Meals on Wheels program, going from fresh food to previously frozen meals.
Lady Drives on Sidewalk to Avoid Stopping for School Bus — Justice Served Immediately [VIDEO]
I have a little one who rides the school bus every day. I understand that stopping for a school bus might not be the most convenient thing in your day, but I thank you for following the rules for the sake of safety. This woman, however, didn't have time for anything, so she went up on the sidewalk. Little did she know what was waiting for her on the other side.
Why Elementary Schools Need to Stop Giving Out Homework [POLL]
Homework is one of those things that comes with school. You go to school, you have homework, you do it (hopefully) and carry on with the rest of your day. The other day, my daughter came home with a few sheets of homework that was to be turned in by the end of the week. It's enough homework to easily add two hours of work at home, which also means two extra hours that my wife or I will have to att
What Started as a Quick Trip to the In-Laws Turned into Taking Their Dog in For a Final Visit to the Vet
Dobie is my mother-in-law's best friend and has been for the past 14 years. Dobie has always been right there to clean up any scraps that my kids throw on the floor. "Dobie" was one of the first words my second daughter learned to say. Dobie has been an all-around great dog. Today, she breathed her last breath.
A Tip for Scoring a Free Lunch When You’re Broke — It Works for Me
You could use a free lunch every once in a while, right? Especially later in the month when you don't have as much money to spend. Here's a trick I've used successfully in the past, and I'm going to share it with you.
Coke and Pepsi Both Have a New Drink and Both Come in a Green Can
Coke and Pepsi have seemingly always battled for soda supremacy. Both would come out with new products. Some would be similar as both would have a no-calorie soda, both would have one featuring lime or sometimes they'd have new flavors for the public to test. Both Coke and Pepsi are announcing a new cola featuring a natural sweetener, stevia and, oddly enough, both come in a green can.
Crispy M&M’s Coming Back to Store Shelves in January
I love looking back at younger, more simple times. There's big business in nostalgia as people who were once kids now have a disposable income to buy back their youth, so to speak. There are companies making machines to play old Nintendo games, Surge made a comeback and, according to the Mars company, Crispy M&M's are next on that list of discontinued items that will hit store shelves soon.
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How to Stay Safe From Ebola
Now that Ebola has been confirmed in the United States, it was bound to cause questions and chaos. What is it? How did it get here? How can I prevent my kids and myself from getting it? Although Ebola is very serious, here are a few things you should know and how to keep yourself safe from it.