WIN CASH BY HELPING OTHERS From PRNewswire-- The North Face today challenged people across the country to get outside, and take someone with them. Launching today on The North Face Facebook page and TheNorthFace.com, Role Models is an online pledge where people commit to taking someone outdoors this summer, helping to start a global movement of outdoor exploration. "If you've never had anyone show you how to tie a safe figure eight knot for climbing, set up a tent, or even understand how much water you need for an overnighter, getting outside for the first time can be daunting," said Ann K., director of Outdoor Exploration for The North Face. "Our goal with Role Models is to empower all of those outdoor enthusiasts to share their passion and their knowledge to create a new generation of explorers. Think about who taught you an appreciation for the outdoors, then pay it forward." By taking the Role Models pledge and sharing photos, you'll be entered to win The North Face gear that will help you get outdoors more often. The North Face will also be donating $1 per pledge (up to $10,000) to the Children & Nature Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting Nature Deficit Disorder. "We teach our kids manners, to be kind to others – always leading by example. We have a responsibility to be Role Models for them in the outdoors as well, because if they don't learn a passion for exploration or an appreciation for the world's wild places from us, who will they learn it from?" said Kit DesLauriers, world-renowned skier and mother of two. The North Face athletes have pledged to be Role Models this summer and are part of the Role Models Clinic Tour, traveling to The North Face and REI stores across the country through the fall to give tips and advice on how to get outside as a family. For more information and to pledge to be a Role Model, visit apps.facebook.com/tnfrolemodels or www.thenorthface.com/rolemodels.

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ARROGANT,DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES CREATOR MARC CHERRY, CONFUSES REALITY WITH FICTION- IN POSSIBLE FIRING OF NICOLETTE SHERIDAN.

"Somebody up there really wanted her dead. I think whoever Edie
represented in (Housewives creator) Marc's life was somebody he didn't
like. And he had a very difficult time distinguishing between fact and
fiction," the talented blond vixen admitted to TV Guide.

Cherry's defense to its fans:“Edie’s already slept with most of the guys on the street and has caused about as many problems as she could.”

He has done everything he could- to slight the amazonian actress, including Sheridan's "mug failing to grace the opening credits of the show to on-set
squabbles between the two."

In fact, two of the program's main cast members (apparently including friend and co-martial artist Teri Hatcher) "learning of Edie's departure before Sheridan herself!"

Cherry has passed the buck- onto the ABC brass, claiming her departure is because of, budgets cuts over the current recession.

The snarling,portly writer-creator exclaimed: "There has been tremendous pressure put on me to cut costs....The network is saying to all the shows, 'The company is really hurting financially. You must find a way to produce these shows more
cheaply,"

The punk producer will save up to $200K an episode- without Nikki's presence. Do you agree with Cherry's reasoning that she is NOT "worth that much!"