loB -The Michigan Daily Weekend Magazine-- Thursday, November 21, 1996 0 0 The Michigar Daily Weekend Mag Farmer's: December: Temp. 31° C, precip. 2" Dec. 1-4 Snow showers Dec. 5410 Milder, rainy Dec. 11413 Mild, rainy * Dec. 14-17 Sunny, cool Dec. 18-22 Snow, then very cold Dec. 23-26 Milder, rain / snow showers Dec. 27-31 Flurries, cold Almanac Winter Weather January: Temp. 21* C, precip. 1" Jan. 1-4 Flurries, cold t Jan. 5-7 Sunny, mild Jan. 8412 Coider, flurries Jan. 13-21 Very cold, few flurries Jan. 22-25 Milder, rain to snow Jan. 26-27 Very cold Jan. 28-31 Snow Predictions February: Temp. 320 C, precip. 2.5" Feb. 1-5 Cold, flurries Feb. 6-7 Milder Feb. 8411 Snow showers t Feb. 12-14 Milder Feb. 15-16 Very cold Feb. 17-20 Snow, then rain Feb. 21-23 Sunny, mild Feb. 24-28 Mild, showers Farmer's Almanac predicts cold, wet winter ahead 2" About Town Bivouac peddles trendy winter fashion, accessories since 1971 lzr 441"1* N I ., By Greg Parker Weekend, etc. Editor "New, useful and entertaining mat- ter" - this statement, perhaps a caveat, appears on the title page of the 1997 edition of the "Old Farmer's Almanac." To 9 million Almanac readers, this statement may summarize the purpose of the manual, which has appeared annually since 1792. The "Old Farmer's Almanac" con- tains, yup, youlguessed it, informa- tion that is useful to farmers. This includes planting information, house- hold tips and intricate lunar and solar calendars, as well as the famous weather predictions, among other information. The weather predictions might be what the "Old Farmer's Almanac"'s most famous item. Apparently, the peo- ple at the "Old Farmer's Almanac" use the lunar cycle, coupled with levels of solar activity, to scientifically predict weather for all regions of the United States. The Almanac claims to be accu- rate, and many of its 9 million readers would probably agree. So what's the forecast for the Ann Arbor area? Basically, the Almanac states that from November to March, precipitation will be normal, but with "wild fluctuations" from day to day. Record cold and record warmth will occur, and a mid-December snowstorm will ensure a white Christmas. By Kristin Long Daily Arts Writer Where the fashionable and practical clothing items of winter combine, Bivouac awaits the will- ing consumer. Braving the rainy slosh of a Michigan November, or perhaps the fierce chill of January, students face a predicament: fleece or parka? The indecision becomes perhaps a student's With the inconsistencies in Michigan weather, the vast selection of everything from coats, hats, gloves and boots should suffice for any unexpect- ed climate. LSA junior Melissa Shubalis said, "You can shop for everything there." But, for many, the price, could be a problem. Perhaps the most universal complaint for the wonder- outlet is the charge for being warm and fashionably correct. LSA first-year student greatest nuisance. When no expense is to be spared, Bivouac assures the finest quality of winter cloth- ing. It features the most popular names in seasonal apparel: The North Face, Patagonia, Marmot and Vasque are available for those who attempt to avoid the winter chill. Other major labels climate. "More and more people are dri- ven by function over fashion," he said, "but fashion still plays an impor- tant role." Aside from clothing items, Bivouac also has the equipment for the audacious traveler. The store carries everything from tents to sleeping bags, and even those key chains with the Bivouac * Where: 336 S. State St. * Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurday-Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 12-5 p.m. * Phone: 761-6207 Krysia Eustice protested, "I think it's a cool place, but for the starv- ing student, it isn't very realistic." Davidson defended his prices by insisting that the quality of the merchandise gives the student more for their money. "It's a fact of quality,"he argued. "For every I, c $5 OFF Full Set Tip Overlay Reg. $29 - May not be combined with any othe offer. Expires 12/31/96 FREE Airbrush Designs ($8 value With purchase of full s tip overlay at regular price. May not be combined with any 0th offer. Expires 12/31196 $4 OFF Fill-s n Reg. $19- Expires 12/2 INSIDE BRIARWOOD MALL e) Across from Big Boy Restaurant et Choose from } of custom made airbrush designs. R 3 Professional Nail Care for Ladies and Gentlemen. $8 OFF Manicure & Pedicure Combination Reg. $40 + Special Combo Price of $32 with coupon. Expires 12/31/96 $2 OFF Manicure Reg. $15 " Expires 12/31,96 $3 Off Pedicure eg. $25 "Expires 12131196 like Donna Karan, Calvin Klein and Polo represent the most updated trends in the clothing section. Bivouac's selection changes with every shift in collegiate fashion. Initially, the store opened as an army surplus outlet featuring the used-clothing apparel typical of the '70s. Owner Ed Davidson said, "As the hair got shorter, and as the clothes got newer, so did the style of Bivouac." (name-brand) product we have, we carry an off-brand that is less expensive." The high expenses, however, have not pushed consumers away. The best-seller for the year thus far has been the fleece vest ($72); a long-run popular choice has been the Patagonia snap-tee fleece (S85), adequate for any weather and for the laundry-fear- ing student. Davidson also mentioned that ear bands ($10) have become a hot commodity in the cooling steel clasps. One section of the store focuses on the "extremities," with a plethora of gloves, hats, socks and boots. The "extremities" section rests in the store's ini- tial location. In 1971, Bivouac opened at the cor- ner of Nickels Arcade and the State Street shop- ping strip; in 1973 it moved to 336 S. State St., three doors from the original starting place. It now extends from the Arcade to Ashley's, covering four i 7 1 LSA first year student Holly CHisi 31/96 R rmm s be e 0 hmm mmmmmmmm nmmm mri COOKIES "Baked with Love... I (UM~PPYHOUR q6 r f ookie et f free 715 N. University 761-CHIP Mon-Fri 8:3Oam-7pm Sat 10am-5pm Sun 12pm-5pm We ship anywhere in the Continental U.S. & 6aU , . SNOW STORY Continued from Page 38 snow into his mouth. "Have you ever seen snow like this before?" Nelson asks. "No." "Isn't it wonderful?" "Mm-hmm." "I'll help you make a snowman;" Nelson says. "As soon as we get some more snow." He watches the boy play for a few minutes. The boy, as if he has forgotten that he has someone watching him, begins to speak softly to the snow. He picks it up and looks at it in his gloves, he touches his tongue to it. He is singing a song. Something about snow, but Nelson can't hear all the words. Nelson is turning around to go back inside. He is cold, and he doesn't want to get in the way of the boy's first snow. He wants him to enjoy it. "Nelson," Randy asks, "is snow alive?" HAV E A GREAT *V0G IVLA STYLSTS SINCE 1939 LBERTY O FF STATE 668-93OP N -9N E OPEN-MINDED BIBLE STUDY all denominations welcome all faiths welcome all sexual orientations welcome all people welcome FRIDAYS 3:30-5:00 at Canterbury House Blue house past the Frieze Bldg. 721 E? Huron "What's that? Alive?" "Yes. My teacher says every one of the snowflakes look different. Just like people." "Yes, that's true." "Are they alive then?" the boy says. He is still kneeling in the snow but no", he is looking up at the sky. "No, no it's not alive," Nelson says. "I like to talk to the snow anyway," Randy says. Nelson looks at the sky. The snow is falling now, sticking to branches and leaves and sticks and sidewalks and grass. Randy whispers to the snow. "The snow is fun," Randy says. He protests a little when his mom comes to the door to tell him to come in for din- ner, but he must be cold because he soon runs up the steps. His mother stops him. "Stomp the snow off of your boots Randy, and then say goodbye to Nelson" The boy kicks his boots and then says goodbye. So does Rita. Nelson tells them to enjoy their supper and goes home. He turns once toward his neighbor's house, and sees Randy's father, Fred, helping his son out of the snowsuit. Most of the win- dows in the house are lit. Back to his own house, Nelson takes his coat off, stomps off his shoes, and makes coffee, enough for two people, because he always makes that much. He turns on the television, just to hear the voices. He sits down and flips channels. The local news over. He rests his eyes for a few minutes, the Red Wings game playing in the background. He'd like to fall asleep. His knees ache today with the new damp weather, and despite the earlier nap, he still feels tired. He thinks he could make himself some dinner, he has some canned beef stew in the pantry - that is good winter fo bets his neighbors are eating hor beef stew tonight, hot beef ste large, thick slices of white bre watches the rest of the hockey and then he gets up, puts his sh coat back on, and goes outside. Now, the night is very dark. It 9. Lights in the houses along th start to go away, slowly, one y Nelson looks up and down the str empty white streets and sideway the air rushes past his ears v sound of snow falling. The night if it growing thicker, as if it is enveloping Nelson, swirling an Nobody pr K Kaplan has the most complete virtual reality practice tests, to s ways to practice. 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