I put 5 stars because, while Yelp enables it, people abuse it. I am talking about the 5000 friends…read moreYelp members. They find you and befriend you. And that is where the interaction stops. You will never get a like from them. They will never read one of your reviews; who has time with 5000 friends? I am an old-school guy. I like your reviews, and I will take the time to read them and comment on them. Another thing I do is cull out "friends" who haven't posted in a year. Three people don't post anymore. I keep them because they have passed away. Out of respect for our past friendship, I will never delete them. I turn down friend requests almost weekly. I am 77 years old, and a smoking-hot woman with no reviews does not want my friendship. I will also look at friend requests, and if you have more one-star reviews than 5-star reviews, you will not make my friends list. Thus, there are only 287 friends; I don't need to collect friends to stroke my ego. I want friends who will laugh and interact with me.

one star because I can find local businesses using yelp. no…read moreother stars because: 1. Absolutely TERRIBLE treatment of small business owners. Do Not sign up for anything on yelp.com that requires a credit card. They take your faith in accepted good business practice and destroy it. a. They call several times a day to try to sell you overpriced ad space. "Stop Calling!" Do they? No. They continue to harrass. b. They will charge your payment method without permission. I had over $1200 in unauthorized charges from yelp. c. really massively underutilized business. It's annoying and stupid.

Yeah, I don't know either…read more I generally have a hard time giving these market-research companies four stars, and I almost never give them five stars, but sometimes easy money is easy money. I showed up for what I thought would be an hour-long endeavor that would require a swimming-cap thing to be fitted to my head and weird oily stuff put in my hair--seriously, I've had experiences like this in the past--but it was basically twelve minutes and I was out, with $30 in hand. No weird caps, no annoyingly repetitive questions. I followed some instructions, was helped by one of the most efficient market-research-company employees I've ever met, and was done. I'd do it again. And again. And again and again. It's also kind of fun walking around this area at rush hour, signing in with security downstairs, and using really clean bathrooms. I know; I need to get out more. Or get a life. Or both.

These are international thieves working out of Dubai, UAE and Lithuania. There is no US phone #,…read moreonly a Deleware address so they can operate in the US., an email address. Returns are paid by customer - to Dubai- international shipping fees to the Middle East. They steal your info even if you delete it and complete an order. Charge for 2, 3 or more items. Conformation page says its processed and shipped at the same time it's ordered. Automatically set up so you can't cancel, only return. Which means you will never get your $$ back. Very slick, professional ads, use pain relief as the bait. They look very legitimate dont they? The more $$$ crooks spend on ads means they are making millions cheating Americans. They add Dollar Store items while you try to check out. Page after page of cheep rip offs not worth a buck. Beg for business and badger you into purchasing more. Higher and higher discounts. Legitimate companies do not use any of these tactics. If you've been cheated, if you actually placed an order- report to the BBB, consumer agencies, Federal trade commission, all social media. The glowing reviews are faked. Bought. The ads are designed to make you buy because you're in pain. Will buy anything to stop the pain. Emotional hook. They are using hope to steal your money. Targeting desperate people. The merchandise- flash for cash. Looks legitimate but it will fall apart because it's poorly made with cheep materials. The devise isnt safe. If a baby chews it or a pet - could cause severe harm. The heating unit- no protetective covering between it and your skin. High heat. It doesn't "massage". Only loudly vibrates. Don't get it wet. Expected lifespan -apx 6 mns. Every part of every version of their ads are fake. Amazon and other platforms don't vet sellers ,do not care their customers are being ripped off. What ever site you see them on, do NOT use, believe no claim. Research and report.

I heard The Sugar Hill Gangs 'Apache'* for the first time when I was 8 or so. It was on KPOO…read more They play latin, blues, soul, hip hop, and jazz, and they have a news announcer with a speech impediment and that's neat. I like KPOO. *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYprMNxcX4w

Great programming 24/7! Saturdays in Real Time is a phenomenal show that has a nice balance of…read morenews, music, interviews and a weekly meditation at 11am. Tuesday morning Doo wop show is awesome then Gloria has great throwback tunes followed by the John Coltrane show where the show host shares uplifting quotes from St.Coltrane and full length versions of Tranes timeless works. Great gospel programming on Sundays and during the weekday. Hip hop , reggae, salsa/latin and everything in between. A cultural gem ! A sonic smorgasbord of soundscapes and each and every DJ offers a a lovely, unique taste of the essence of REAL San Francisco. that many don't want to fade away. KPOO baby babaaaay!!!

I really enjoy the music selection. Left Coast 70's and Boot Liquor are certainly two of my…read morefavorites. Commercial free. Thanks Soma!

It's so nice to have a channel play and excellent mix of music that plays without interruption. The…read morevariety of channels allows listeners to find a soundtrack for any situation: Halloween party, office work, casual hook-ups, laundry, weekend lounging. Hooray for SOMAFM! Let the music play! Also, they have really cool stuff in their store - I got these cool T Shirts that I wear to the gym all the time. I get compliments on them all the time! I got the stickers to give to friends, everyone loves cool stickers. : )

Once a year, there's a KQED Fest outside of their headquarters, where there's music, food, booths,…read moreand a painting wall for all to enjoy. It's nice to support a local nonprofit, being part of the community, and celebrating public broadcasting. Mark your calendar for their next one!

I love KQED with a passion. I follow a few of their hosts/writers on social media, and I'm not…read moregoing to hide that it'd be a dream to be connected to KQED in any capacity, so I'm excited to leave this review. I got to attend the KQED FEST of 2026. It was my first time visiting the headquarters, and the space was just dopamine inducing: open space, walls of windows, areas that just scream community cultivation. There is so much to do at KQED Fest, and this is a FREE event! There was a variety of spaces designed especially for creative kids: painting, playing, looking under microscopes. There were also a good offering for the adults: panels, presentations by NPR, and auditions for Check Please, Bay Area! And if none of that sounds interesting than feel free to take your pick of tours, a stage with local live music (by such greats as: Tiny Desk Concert winner Ruby Ibarra or the 2024 KQED Bay Area Showcase winner Misa James), bingo, and lots of great food and drinks. Of course, I grabbed a little KQED swag as a physical souvenir of the day. I'm hoping (make that manifesting) I'll attend a live taping of any of the wonderful shows filmed right there at the headquarters. Thank you for opening up this incredible space for the public to visit. Attending KQED Fest fulfilled a dream long in the making for me.

When you drive across the Bay Bridge clusterfuck every day...91.1 will be there for you…read more When you don't feel like listening to NPR because you already know George Bush is a douchebag...91.1 will guide you home. When you pay $700 to get new brake pads and rotors for your piece of shit car...91.1 will make it all OK. I promise. Jazz...love that word. Say it with me: Jaaaaaaaazzzzzzz. Now wave your hands in front of your face. It's fun.

This is the radio station I listened to all the time when I first moved to Oakland from Tampa, FL…read moreover 2 years ago. I used to sit in my room, reading intelligent literature while 91.1 played softly in the background. Now I drive around in my car, smoke hella cigarettes and blast NWA like a muthafucka. But still....91.1 is great.

I have been a faithful reader of Chinese Singtao Daily for long time especially the Saturdays and…read moreSundays. I myself and my family including children have been enjoying it. Unfortunately recently , I've noticed and hope it is not a beginning trend that this newspaper starts using "porn" like female pictures in its magazine and Sunday's articles. In its 06/12-06/18 Singtao Times Weekly, there is a featured story about homosexuals (in Taiwan only??): lesbians seek ways to get pregnant and gay men are forced into "fake" marriages because they want to become parents. But they use a picture showing "topless" pretty women only (men are well dressed) to depict homosexuals. Is "topless women" the only way to convey to readers what homosexuals are?? In addition, in its 6/13/2010 Sunday health article about hip in general, it featured a "bottomless" curvy woman (no men). Again, this "bottomless" curvy woman picture (with no pant ) is unnecessary. I don't think the picture sends a correct message to readers. It is somewhat degrading the women especially the beautiful ones with good physique. I certainly don't want my children thinking their parents reading "porn" newspaper. I'd upgrade the rating of this newspaper higher if they stop using "porn" like figures in its magazine or articles.

It's easy to advertise with Sing Tao with simply a call with credit card. Most of the time there…read moreare good amount of calls when we are hiring. As far as the business advertisement, customers won't usually mention they came because of your Sing Tao ads so it will help if you put a coupon on the ad that way you will see the result better. Most of the Chinese customers will usually come in with the coupon for discounts or free items. Sing Tao ads have been bringing us a lot of customers in the last 15 years. The one star off is because they have been cutting budget recently so the paper quality has reduced.

Great Classical Music from CLASSICAL CALIFORNIA!…read more Xlnt hosts and the way the music is presented very professional!

I have been listening to KDFC since the 1970's. It was my gateway to listen to and enjoy classical…read moremusic. But recently, KDFC hired Maggie Clennon Reberg as an on-air host and I find myself turning to other stations when she is on the air. I find her voice grating and annoying and her commentary silly. I am a former classical music radio host, so I know from what I speak. I have often contributed to KDFC in the past, but if I contribute again, it will not be with the kind of unbridled generosity I have in the past. Of course, all this could change if only Ms. Reberg disappears.

Wow, meatpaper! This is a magazine dedicated entirely to the fleischgeist, with illustrations that…read morecapture our carniverous fantasies. The mag's articles are fascinating, and include interviews with the meat-obsessed, like Chef Chris Consentino of Incanto, butchers and even vegan philosophers. I think the parties might be the best thing about meatpaper, though. I just got back from an evening at Serpentine, where the hipsterati were out in full force and lined up for beef tartare, tender ribs, and duck pate, not to mention a full salumi bar from Perbacco AND vegetarian nibbles from Leif. No one was wanting for drinks either, with wine from Verge and dark and stormies with ginger beer free-flowing. Meatpaper, I love you, and your parties. I have a feeling one day you're going to help me accomplish my goal of eating a hog whole. G'night. I'm going to dream about flying pigs.

Meat is the new black - or so I learned from Sasha Wizansky a couple of weeks ago…read more She is the co-editor of Meatpaper, the new journal of meat culture. What is that you wonder. Hell, so did I. The one thing I know after tonight is that they can throw quite a party. Slow Club was hopping with meat enthusiasts for their opening party, and guess what: They were all skinny peeps. How's that you're asking? Heckifiknow. Somehow they managed to wrangle some fantastic meat and sausage producers to give away their wares for free (and so were the drinks). The magazine yourself you wonder? I like it - definitely worth checking out. Not for the faint of heart or vegans, that's for sure, but definitely a very interesting read. In their premiere issue they are covering everything from meat art to kosher butchering. Guten Appetit.

97.3 FM.....this is the station that plays when I'm doing Yelp. Easy listening music, even the ads…read moreare easy to listen to. I don't listen to morning shows. I just want easy to listen to music, while I write reviews, do research, or just read yelp talk. Usually it just plays over an Echo device. So....."Alexa, play Alice at 97.3 FM."

Not sure why everyone's reviewing the morning talk show only. This is a music radio station and my…read moreone star is because in the early 2000s this station used to play Rock and alternative music and now all they play is pop and r&B. They play NSYNC, Britney spears, Alicia keys, a bunch of crappy r&B and old cumbersome rap. They don't play any Rock whatsoever anymore.