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iPhone Photo Bug

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Has this happened to anyone? I'm using iPhone 4 on iOS 7.1.2. Yelp app version 9.5.0. frustrating experience on iOS app Photo above showing the sequence: trying to upload a photo preview turned 90 degrees posting still 90 degrees posted shown 90 degrees if I modified it from an editing app, the photo shows ok. This issue started after I updated it on 3/17/15. I reported next day (ticket 3345385), after I uninstalled/reinstalled and restart iPhone. I reported another bug for version 9.3.0 on 3/17/15 (ticket 3337194), "After reading an external linked web page, I got a black screen as I clicked on Back." The resolution was to uninstall and reinstall it. Update: On 3/19/15, I received an email from Yelp Support, "Our engineers are aware of the issue and working to fix the problem soon."

Almond Tea

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It brought to my attention as my coworker had an unexplained sinus headache, while Western medicines won't help. I thought to share my Ancient Chinese secret with Almond Frost to relieve his symptoms. I found some good selections at a couple of grocery stores in SW Houston - Jusgo Supermarket and Dynasty Supermarket . Since there isn't any properly translated wikipedia doc available, I thought to translated it myself. (Google Translator failed badly). Remember, this is not to replace anything that your doctors ordered. -------------- Almond Paste or Almond Tea 杏仁茶 as known as "Almond Frost 杏仁霜" is a beverage made by almond. Because it's thinner than thick soup or porridge, it's called "tea." Hong Kong edition The teahouses and the residents in Hong Kong usually call the almond frost as the apricot frost. The reason for “the frost” is because of thickness compared to the milk's consistency. But the different company produces different po

HoustonRodeo on a Budget

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Based on my memory from a talk thread  last year, Mrs F (profile was deleted) sent me some tips on going to Houston Rodeo on a budget - park off site and take METROrail to Reliant. Instead of $20 onsite parking, this would only cost below $10 including a round-trip rail fare. Google Map app says 25 min to go. Last Friday, I went with my Yelper friend Samantha to watch John Legend concert at NRG Stadium. I parked at my favorite downtown spot -  SAKS GARAGE . I arrived around 5. According to the parking attendant, the cost to park after 3 pm on weekdays is $5. That price included weekends, as long as you leave by 1:30 or 2 am. The weather was pretty good - a little chilly with a cloudless sky. I walked a few blocks to Main Street Square station, bought my one-way ticket $1.25 prior to boarding. The friendly fare inspector directed me to the right train - South Bound. So, Reliant would be the last stop.  The METROrail passed many beautiful and interesting sights, I didn't