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.
Catherine Mohr builds green / Video on TED.com Green thinking
You've seen or you will see many articles on 'building green' and good environmental practices. Some of the discussions are practical and to the point. However many are just advertising with 'green' inserted where ever possible. The key to being green, being environmentally responsible, is thinking green.
This video article is a perfect example of that kind of thinking.
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