You will never have to pay to be listed as a top neighbor. Period. That important detail clarified, let's discuss how we arrive at two "top neighbors" for a given region:
Localism is a bustling collection of hyper-local communities, and the top neighbors should reflect those members who are most active. When ranking users in a given region, several factors are considered. To get your foot in the proverbial door, you need to have posted at least one "Localism" article or photo for the region.
The very best way to quickly rise to #1 is to post high-quality local content. Keeping a steady strem of incoming posts and photos will massively tilt the scales in your favor.
What doesn't count toward the top neighbor ranking? ActiveRain points and community sponsorships. The top neighbor spots will always go to the most active members in a region. We want to create a level playing field that encourages the growth of communities — talent and dedication are required to win the day.

















































































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St. Patrick's Day is on it's way! Here are three events for celebrating St. Patrick's Day 2012 in Tampa, Fl.
O'Brien's Irish Pub and Grill in Brandon will be kicking off their outdoor St. Patrick's Day celebration at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 17. There will be live entertainment straight from Ireland. The Tampa Bay Pipe and Drum Band will be performing in concert at 7 p.m. Of course, there will be O'Brien's full menu and green beer! O'Brien's is located at 701 W. Lumsden Road in Brandon.
Green Beer? Green Channel? The St. Patrick's Day celebration at Channelside Bay Plaza will begin at 12:00 p.m. In addition to all the restaurants and shopping that Channelside has to offer, the Tampa Attractions Association will be dyeing the Garrison Channel green for St. Patrick's Day. Don't miss your opportunity to see the green channel! Channelside is located at 615 Channelside Dr. in Tampa.
The St. Patrick's Day Parade 2012 will begin at 8:00 p.m. in Ybor City. The parade and festival will be in the heart of Ybor City where there is entertainment for everyone! The parade will run down 7th Avenue.
How will you be celebrating St. Patrick's Day 2012 in Tampa, Fl this year?
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No one wants to think about a fire starting in their home.
The cautious homeowner will install smoke detectors and place a fire extinguisher under the kitchen sink but there’s more to fire safety than those items.
Homeowners should have a detailed plan to not only prevent fires but also prepare for fires within the home. Fire safety begins by examining fire hazards throughout the home and planning escape routes from each and every room in the house.
Let’s evaluate a high-utilized room in any home – the laundry room.
Inspect the dryer to make sure there is no lint build-up inside the dryer or its exhaust duct and that the area behind the dryer is lint free.
Moving on to the garage, keep in mind that many items are stored in the garage but oily rags should not be kept close to heat sources. They should be kept in air-tight containers.
Inside the home, let’s spend some time in the kitchen. Homeowners should keep the stove clean of grease and food build-up. Towels, curtains, plastic utensils and potholders are stored away from the stove.
Snacks enjoyed by children, such as cookies, should not be stored above the store. A sneak attempt at a treat around a hot stove could be hazardous.
A great hazard, but appealing feature, is a fireplace. If you have a fireplace, make sure it has a screen, that the immediate area around it is free of clutter and flammable material, such as magazines.
While you’re fireproofing your fireplace, don’t neglect the chimney.
The chimney should be cleaned every year. It should also have fire-stop gypsum board at each floor penetration.
Exposed electric cords may be unsightly but you don’t want to place them under carpets or tape them against a wall. Check extension cords to make sure outlets aren’t overloaded.
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