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.
Kids Reacting to the Original Game Boy [VIDEO]
The Game Boy by Nintendo was one of the first handheld systems I owned. For me, it was technology ahead of its time. Never mind it was in black and white (or shades of green), I could play video games so long as I had batteries. I wasn't allowed to bring my Nintendo on family vacations, but this was portable enough that I could.
It breaks my heart that kids today don't realize how much technology
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...
Crazy Optical Illusion Painting. I Bet You Can’t Tell How It’s Done
Take a look at this painting. The more you move closer and shift a little to the left and right, the more is looks like the hallways stretch longer down the hall. Can you figure out how they do it? Watch until the end to see.
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.
How to Make Your Own ‘Condom Plant’
Want to start your own garden, but not sure what to get? Or, worse yet, you don't want to wait for anything to grow. That's no problem at all with these Condom Plants that you can make at home.
I Made an NES Game Starring Two of My Kids Where Teamwork is Needed
Even if you're a hardcore Nintendo fan, you might be scratching your head, saying you've never heard of this title. That's because I made this. My son and daughter don't always get along so I thought I'd make a Nintendo game where they have to use teamwork to get past each level.
I Put My Daughter in Super Mario Brothers for NES
Although everyone knows who Mario is, I didn't think my daughter would want to play as a mustached-wearing plumber so I hacked the game to make it star my daughter instead.
Oreo Soft Cookies from Japan – How Do They Hold Up to the American Version?
I love junk food, I love cookies and I love the Japanese culture. It would only make sense that I would love these Oreos from Japan, but how are these different from the ones we have in America? I had to find out for myself.
Change Your eBay Password! The Latest Security Breach
Unfortunately, it can happen to even the most popular of websites -- and eBay is near the top of that list. After a recent security breach, eBay is encouraging everyone to change their passwords.
Seven Simple Words to Make You an Expert Negotiator
I hate negotiating. I just want to know how much it is and, if it's a good price, I'll buy it. If not, I'll keep looking. And, if not, don't bring down the price hoping I'll buy it for cheaper because, to me, if you were going to be selling for a discounted rate, just tell me what the lowest price would be and I'll make a decision from there.
Even if you're an expert at haggling, according to a mo
How To Pronounce the Most Mispronounced NES Games [VIDEO]
I'm a huge retro gamer. Doesn't mean I don't love new video games, too, but I have a passion for the older stuff I grew up with. For years I've been hearing people mispronounce some of them wrong so let me take you to school on this subject.