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Yelp Profile Redesign

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Why does my profile on Google Chrome look different started last weekend? Oh, wait. Every profile looked the same as mine, including non-elites. It was just awkward to see elements in different places. I got so used to using the app. It took me awhile to get used to the new iPhone version 10. So, I posted a thread on Yelp Talk: Yelp Profile Redesign . So far, there isn't a single person has the same view as me. I thought it may disappear after a reboot my Windows 7 laptop. But I still see it. There was no change on Internet Explore. Am I on a beta testing that I'm not aware of? I didn't see any mention of this on Yelp Engineering Blog , Yelp Official Blog , and Developer Blog . Mmm... Google Chrome 44 - profile image slideshow like on an app Internet Explore 11

Time for Taiwan UYE

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My recent Time for Taiwan UYE was filled with lots of fun, energy and conversations. I love it. That's how an UYE should be. This UYE was created with helps from many Yelpers. The UYE idea came from Jamie A . as I posted an event on  2015 Time For Taiwan-Restaurant Month in Houston (I also posted one in Dallas ). Then, I solicited on the Talk thread. Chris C recommended Cafe 101 because alcohol beverages are available. I was a little discouraged to proceed after many obstacles: can't modify the time, low RSVP turnout and scorching Houston's 101°F+ heat. But I was craving for some Taiwanese food. It actually went very well. Que N & Sarah Y; Lou & Depp; Sarah Y & Matt S I have so many ties with Taiwan. Yelp added Taiwan as 5th market in Asia this April. I made contact with CM Roxanne L . I have plans to visit my birthplace in October 2016. My recent review on the 2nd Annual Taiwan Yes Taiwan Way Festival. I saw an ad on local newspaper about th

Find My Waze

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I downloaded Waze app as recommended by many people. I liked it on the first day. But I gradually hated it. I will only use it when I have to. You can post a warning, check in, get gas info, be warned, and etc. One day I was driving on Beltway. There was a car won't leave me alone. He drove on the right at the same speed as I was. Then, I looked at my Waze app. Ooooh. That's another Wazer stalking me. I quickly turned it off and sped away. Adding a biz page takes forever. The app won't let me save photo I took locally. There are very few local biz on Waze. They depended on Wazers to help them add biz. This is worse then Foursquare. I tried to add biz like I do with Yelp. But it's very time consuming. There is no computer version. When I made a suggestion for biz update, it says "300 feet is good enough" or "it's probably your app." My biggest complaint is the distractions - ads and too many icons. Whenever there is something happe