Local stories are the ones that matter because all things are local. And it's these small local stories that make it into the major stories and this should be a major story for every American. Local stories are given preference. Story lengths vary, and topics should be pitched before stories are submitted. Local ideas are further developed in a participatory process

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What kind of RAT are you? The Five Chinese Elements are WOOD, FIRE, EARTH, METAL & WATER. If you are a Water Rat, you are not the same sort ...