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
People Selling Online Video Game Preorders Is Worse than Ticket Scalping
This morning during an online news conference, Nintendo announced that they were going to have a limited edition 3DS XL handheld video game system featuring their new Legend of Zelda remake of 'Majora's Mask.' Fifteen minutes after this announcement, all of the preorders were sold out -- mostly due to resellers looking to make a quick buck. What's worse is that people are actually selling these pr
Did They Really Change the Recipe to Cadbury Creme Eggs? [TASTE TEST]
Every Easter, store shelves are filled with chocolates and candies for the holiday. Everything from chocolate, coconut and jelly bean 'birds nests' to the Reese's peanut butter eggs that are a huge rip-off.
The one that stands proud above the rest, in my eyes, is the Cadbury Creme Egg. This staple of Easter treats has been getting a lot of heat from fans as rumors were going around that they may h
Casper, Wyoming Gets Mentions in Comedy Central Show ‘@Midnight’
One of my favorite shows in @Midnight on Comedy Central. It's a mock-gameshow where the contestants are comedians poking fun at viral headlines and videos of the day. The idea behind the game they were playing here is to come up with a sentence based on the emojis on the screen. It's always cool when you hear someone mention Casper, Wyoming on TV.
What Does Wyoming Prefer – Harry Potter or Twilight? [POLL RESULTS]
Both the Harry Potter and the Twilight series were some of the most iconic movies of the past 10 years. Both feature memorable characters, a story line that anyone can follow and they both certainly have a very large fan base.
Which do you prefer more...
Website Lets You Browse and Shop for Clothes Worn by TV and Movie Characters
We've all watched something on tv and thought to ourselves, "ooh, I like what they're wearing. I wonder if I can find something like that." Well, now you don't have to hope to find something like it, you can find it with ease at this website.
LIKE or UNLIKE: Jwood, Featuring Molly Morgan — Break [POLL]
Up and coming inspiration hip-hop star Jwood has a song with a positive message and a cool beat. Take a listen and let us know if you like it or "unlike" it.
I Made Sukiyaki and So Can You [RECIPE]
One of my favorite things to make for the family is anything that involves putting all of the ingredients into the same pot. Sukiyaki is a traditional Japanese dish that features meat and vegetables all stewing in a pot of sauce. I'm not culinary trained, but I made this over the weekend and my family loved it...
If You’re Looking to Buy Exercise Equipment, Wait Until February
If you're in the market to get a treadmill, exercise bike or any form of workout equipment, wait a few a weeks until February. They'll pop up on Craigslist and Facebook swap groups due to broken resolutions.
Grandmother Receives ‘iPhone’ for Christmas — Relieved It Was Actually Chocolate
We've all been in that awkward situation where you have to show appreciation for that gift you didn't really want. That's what happened to this grandmother. She didn't want an iPhone, but now she has one. What's inside the box, though, is hilarious.
How to Solve a Rubik’s Cube Without Removing the Stickers
I've always been fascinated by the Rubik's Cube. Anyone can twist the tiles around and try to get the colors to match, but without a few tricks or turning algorithms it may be hard to get it back where all walls have a solid color.
I found a website that will solve your Rubik's Cube for you.
How Not to Have your Wipers Stuck to Your Windshield
I know I'm not the only one who gets his wipers stuck to his windshield. Especially on a frost evening, I have to physically peel them off of the windshield I saw my neighbor do this and thought it was a great idea.
If you know it's going to be a particular cold evening, which is most nights this time of year, put your wipers away from the windshield, like you do when you clean your windows...
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Do You Prefer a Real Christmas Tree or an Artificial One? [POLL]
It's about time to set up the Christmas tree that many have already picked out. I have to ask, though: Which do you prefer, a real one or fake one? I'll tell you what I prefer and which ones we have.