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A reporter went on air wearing a suit coat and no pants, not realizing everyone could see his legs - CNN

A reporter went on air wearing a suit coat and no pants, not realizing everyone could see his legs - CNN


A reporter went on air wearing a suit coat and no pants, not realizing everyone could see his legs - CNN

Posted: 29 Apr 2020 06:35 AM PDT

Our view | A tip of the hat, a kick in the pants - East Oregonian

Posted: 02 May 2020 05:00 AM PDT

A tip of the hat to the newly-formed nonprofit Stepping Stones and the Hermiston City Council for their discussion Monday night of a proposed project to provide year-round emergency shelter for Hermiston's homeless.

The project proposed by the grassroots organization would use small Conestoga huts — so named for their resemblance to the white-domed Conestoga wagons used by the pioneers — to provide shelter for homeless residents behind the Agape House, which already serves that population in other ways.

The huts would be temporary shelter with no running water or electricity, not meant to provide a permanent home. But they would be a step up from the area's current warming stations, which only provide shelter during the coldest months of the year and offer no privacy or space to store belongings during the day.

Kudos to the board of Stepping Stones for taking the initiative to address a major problem head-on. It is obvious they have put in significant volunteer time to research successful programs, come up with a feasible plan and begin to collect donations for it.

We also applaud the city council for asking tough questions, especially about the proposed budget. The city is going to start the work to draft zoning rules that would make the sleep center possible, but is holding off on a vote to approve or deny the project until they see a firmer financial plan and a process to address concerns from neighbors and other community members.

This seems like the right course of action. Taking better care of Umatilla County's homeless residents is a noble goal, and this project has the potential to achieve that. But we have also seen projects in this area stumble when organizers' aspirations didn't match the realities of their ability to fundraise or cut through red tape.

We hope the end result of Monday's discussion is a sustainable project that is of benefit to the whole community.

A kick in the pants to the blues caused by everything COVID-19 related. As our front page story today indicates, the toll of a global pandemic goes beyond the physical symptoms.

We get it. We hate this too. Our jobs are more stressful than ever, we're sad about the things we were looking forward to getting canceled and we miss getting together with our friends.

So this week we challenge you to do something to lift someone's spirits.

It doesn't have to be big. You could call a friend you haven't seen in a month and ask how they're doing, stick a note in the mail for someone who lives alone or compliment someone on social media. You could brighten a passerby's day with a pretty drawing using sidewalk chalk or window paint. You could organize a game night over video chat, or, if you're musically inclined, share a video of your talents.

Just make a conscious effort to add some positivity into the world.

10 Best Hiking Pants for Men 2020 - Esquire

Posted: 02 May 2020 09:02 AM PDT

Damn, when's the last time you took an actual hike? It's an inescapable reality that we're all runners now, but is hiking the next frontier? Over the last few years, stylish dudes like Shia Leboeuf (aka Even Stevens Himself) (aka The Source) started stepping out in clothing clearly inspired by the type of tactical gear typically seen on spelunkers, repurposing it to better suit the mean streets of downtown L.A. Brands famous for churning out highly-functional, technical clothing became fan favorites among some of fashion's most prominent tastemakers, and suddenly people whose idea of braving the elements largely extends to ripping bogeys while waiting to get into The Blond were wearing Salomons like they slid straight off the slopes.

No category of clothing has benefited more from hiking's sudden au courant status than the pastime's pants: those once-shapeless, oddly pocketed trousers that've finally been given a serious upgrade. Think precisely cut (but not at all restrictive) pants in interesting fabrics with an equally interesting print or pattern mixed in for good measure. (Pro tip: Look for articulated knees. Huge for comfort and function.)

If you're fiending to take a (safe, socially-distant!) hike, do it right. Start by copping a pair of new-age hiking pants and set yourself up for success from the outset, even if, like me, you only ever make it halfway up the mountain.

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M Hiking Pants

Adidas adidasoutdoor.com

$80.50

Adidas' Terrex line is made to stand up to heavy-duty outdoor activity. These perfectly cut pants feature an ever-so-slight drop crotch and a tapered leg, all rendered in nylon with a hint of elastic.  

ACG Trail Pant

Nike endclothing.com

$95.00

Nike's ACG (or All Conditions Gear) line has long been at the forefront of the burgeoning techwear revolution. (Yes, revolution!) Pieces like these cobalt-blue trail pants are a big part of the reason why.

Causey Pike Pants

Patagonia rei.com

$119.00

Patagonia's been churning out functional gear made for the outdoors since long before it was fashionable to do it. Its hiking pants are best in class—and they happen to be super stylish, too.

Easy Tech Pant

Hill City hillcity.gap.com

$128.00

Gap's recently launched Hill City line takes classic activewear silhouettes and tweaks 'em to make them look new. These trousers are water repellent and super abrasion resistant, which means they're tough enough to handle whatever the wild outdoors throws at 'em.

Palisade Pants

Arc'teryx rei.com

$175.00

At this point, Arc'teryx is a grizzled veteran of the game, but it's been embraced recently by the fashion industry on a scale typically reserved for the latest must-have designer duds. There's still few brands that offer as good a product when it comes to really nailing the functional details you'll actually use on the trail.

ACG Cargo Pant

Nike endclothing.com

$169.00

ACG's cargos are an absolute unit of a pair of pants. The style comes with six pockets, which doesn't sound like all that much until you take into account the two massive pouches on the side of each leg, which provide more than enough room to store any and all outdoor essentials.

1994 Retro Mountain Light Pant

The North Face thenorthface.com

$240.00

The North Face has been doing its thing for a minute, but only recently started digging into its extensive archives to re-release retro styles that look as good today as they did when they first dropped. These pants have been tricked out with TNF's waterproof, seam-sealed shell to keep you dry, but otherwise remain true to the OG silhouette.

Flexible Insulated Pant

Snow Peak endclothing

$249.00

Snow Peak products have a tendency to hide their technical daring behind timeless design tropes that, on closer inspection, turn out to be deceptively nuanced. These pants are made out of a windproof polyester but feature Polartec insulation to more effectively regulate body temperature while you're on the go. 

Slim Fit Trousers

Veilance farfetch.com

$252.00

Veilance remains an industry standard-bearer when it comes to pushing the boundaries of performance clothing. The brand's routine experimentations with innovative fits and fabrics tend to yield results that are turned into products so streamlined they belie the amount of effort behind them.

Nylon Seersucker Cargo Pant

Stone Island endclothing.com

$443.00

Stone Island has a storied history of material innovation. The Italian label has always been on the vanguard when it comes to developing signature textiles, including its Seersucker TC–a blend of polyester and nylon that's woven and then garment dyed, yielding a super-lightweight fabric that moves as easily as you do.

Treat yourself to 85+ years of history-making journalism

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