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SNK Classics on sale for iOS and Android

In the late 80's and early 90's, the Neo-Geo arcade/home console was easily the most expensive console ever made.  The reason being that the games that were available for the home console were the identical games that one found at the arcade.  While $500+ games were definitely not affordable for the average family, SNK did have its market and the Neo-Geo outlived many other consoles.   During its run, many classic fighting and shoot-em-up series were introduced.  Many have been ported to the current consoles in collections but the great thing is that now these games are available on the go and are far more affordable than they ever were in the past. The Google play store and The iTunes Store are currently discounting a great selection of SNK Playmore games as listed below. The King of Fighters-i for iOS  for  99 cents Blazing Star for iOS  or  Android  for  99 cents The King of Fighters '97 for iOS  or  Android ...

Holiday Tip: Google Now and Amazon track packages for you in real time

Google Now package tracking card The holidays are a wonderful time but they can also be a very stressful time as you juggle the normal complexities of daily life as well as try to keep track of purchases and deliveries.  As a reminder, for the millions (in the USA at least) who shop from Amazon.com with a Gmail address listed, your packages will be automatically tracked for you in real time as soon as it reaches your inbox through the Google now service on your Android and iOS devices. Package tracking on the desktop Gmail Once you place your order via Amazon.com, you will find a "track package" option in your Gmail inbox.  The desktop client shows it directly in your inbox screen while in the mobile version you will have to view the actual email. Click on "Track package" and the magic begins! Once you have received your email, simply go into your Google Now on your device and you will see the a card pop up for your purchases.  Click on the ...

Holiday Post: Puerto Rican Coquito. A delicious twist on "Eggnog"

Picture credit:  noshon As a man of Puerto Rican descent,  one of my favorite traditions is all of the various cultural foods that tend to be prepared at holidays and events.   Pasteles , Pernil , Arroz con Gandules , and Coquito all being part of these traditions.   Whenever we host company or are guests elsewhere, rarely does anyone turn down the opportunity to have some of this famous and sweet drink that will fill you with holiday cheer.  With the recipe online (it's not easy to find at local stores outside of Puerto Rico) now anyone can have a taste of the islands even on the iciest of days.  Read on to learn how to prepare this tasty piece of tradition. List of required ingredients: 1 can of evaporated milk 1 can of condensed milk 1 can of coconut cream 1/2 cup (120 ml) of white rum 1/2 tablespoon (4 grams) of cinnamon 1/2 tablespoon (7 ml) of vanilla extract How to prepare: Gather all of the above ingredients. Combine all of ...