I've seen the problem where the avatar pic doesn't refresh... it is indeed being updated, but for some reason it doesn't refresh on the next page.

As for the timezone, I've never seen a problem with that not being updated... it updates everytime when I change it. What web browser are you using? Do you still have this problem?

btw, I can't thank you guys enough for all of the feedback and suggestions! Please do not think any of it is being ignored... almost every single one of the issues/ideas brought up in this forum are being addressed. We just have a separate development and testing process and server, so there may be a delay of a few months before the changes are actually pushed out onto the live forum.