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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Are You Even Watching the Winter Olympics? [POLL]
I'm a pretty big fan of the summer games, but haven't really followed the winter games at all this year. I spoke to a few who are aware that's it's happening right now, but haven't cared much for it, either. Maybe it's because I'm not a huge winter sports kind of guy, I'm not sure. What about you? Are you paying attention to the Winter Olympics from Sochi?
Compilation of SNL Actors Breaking Character
I'm still a big fan of Saturday Night Live. Sure, the argument can be made that it's not as good as it used to be, but give them time. I still find myself laughing several times in each episode. One of my highlights of watching the show is when the actors start laughing and can't contain themselves, breaking character. Here's such a compilation of exactly that.
Jane Lynch Cosplays at Her Own Character in Wreck-it Ralph
In the movie Wreck-It Ralph Jane Lynch is the voice of Calhoun from the fictional game Hero's Duty. She plays a rough, military-type character with futuristic weapons. Even her character in the film shares her likeness so it only makes sense that she dressed up like her and looks spot-on. See for yourself!
Flappy Bird Alternatives Now that Flappy Bird is Unavailable
If you already have Flappy Bird, keep it! The author of the game has removed it permanently. If you're just now finding out about it and want to play it, it's okay. There are several other games that are just like it. Here are just a few.
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.
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'
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.
70-Year-Old Color-Blind Man Cured After Hitting Head in Nasty Fall
70-year-old Rich Riggs of Yakima was born colorblind. There are a couple of colors he could identify like blue and orange but, for the most part, he has said that almost everything else was a shade of grey. This was until recently when he took a nasty spill, hit his head and, when he gathered himself, he noticed a world of color before him. How do I know? Because he's my dad and he wouldn't lie to