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What’s not to like about a getaway to Australia ? The laid-back country down under is beloved for its friendly locals, endless beaches and very cute and cuddly marsupials. Plus, more than cafe culture or good old steak and fries, there is also a whole wave of chefs and restaurants that are pushing the envelope in the dining scene. Drawing on the country’s multi-cultural heritage and its abundance of excellent local produce, you can expect a diverse array of nosh options to satisfy even the pickiest epicureans. And even though the Michelin Guide has not made it down under yet and there is currently just one Australian restaurant on the World’s 50 Best 2024 list (that’s Josh Niland’s Saint Peter in Sydney at #98 on the long list), it has its own Chef Hat Awards for those who are inclined to take a cue from such guides. Better yet, read on to uncover tried and tested dining highlights in three foodie cities – Melbourne, Sydney and Tasmania. Start a gourmand exploration of Melbourne at three-hat fine-dining institution Vue de Monde , where 29-year-old executive chef Hugh Allen turns out inventive yet refined plates of modern Australian cuisine. A unanimous favourite is the flavourful macadamia cream topped with spring greens and caviar in a pool of umami kelp oil – utterly delicious to the last lick. Meanwhile, red kangaroo dipped in a mushroom broth highlights the clean taste of this lean game meat. Atria , located at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, focuses on local and hyper-seasonal produce from small-scale growers and artisan producers. Some ingredients, like the duck from the Macedon Ranges, are sourced so close by that the server can even point out the region from the restaurant’s panoramic windows before placing the perfectly dry-aged duck on the table. Speaking of farm-to-table, it is well worth the two-hour sojourn by car to the three-hat Brae , which features a 20-acre organic farm where much of the produce makes its way to the dining table. Helmed by Dan Hunter, the menu is ever-changing, depending on what the day’s harvest and catch looks like. For instance, we were treated to a garden salad made with over 40 fruits, vegetables and flowers harvested at their prime. The restaurant also uses meat sparingly and to maximum effect. The main dish is a hunk of wild-caught venison (fallow deer are considered pests in the countryside) slow roasted in the residual heat of the bread oven for maximum succulence. Best of all, the property also has six luxury carbon-neutral guest suites so there is no need to drive back to town post-dinner. Back in the city, chew on what has been dubbed the world’s best croissant at Lune Croissanterie where founder and former Formula 1 engineer Kate Reid reverse engineered the recipe to perfection. Today, seasonal creations such as the Tim Tam croissant are sold alongside creations that riff on Aussie favourites like the cheese and Vegemite escargot. There are also Lune Lab meals that include guest chef collaborations, for even more experimental takes on the croissant. (Tip: Its outlet in Melbourne’s CBD draws long lines but the Fitzroy outlet is considerably less crowded.) For a quintessential Melbourne dining experience, head to Gimlet , with its handsome leather booths and chic high tables for perfectly executed international fare like its moreish anchovy-dressed beef tartare, prepared tableside with great flourish. Pair with – what else but a perfect gimlet, or leave it to head sommelier Anthony Pieri to unearth an interesting bottle of Aussie vino. At all-day kitchen Big Esso , Torres Strait Islander chef Nornie Bero whips up contemporary Indigenous cuisine that incorporates native and hyperseasonal ingredients. Think crocodile tongue skewers with tea grass red curry and kangaroo tartare garnished with citrusy green ants. Cast aside preconceived notions about these “adventurous” ingredients because there’s no more delicious way to learn a little more about local culture. And if you are lucky enough to score a reservation at the buzzy Serai Kitchen , the recipient of the Good Food Guide 2023 New Restaurant of the Year, go hungry. Chef Ross Magnaye riffs on robust Filipino flavours for his infinitely delicious creations like the wood roasted pig’s head “sisig” tacos and scallops drizzled in crab fat sauce. Stay: The luxe The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne is conveniently located smack in the middle of Melbourne’s central business district, within walking distance of its myriad laneways where plenty of food discoveries await. Or at the recently renovated The Lyall Hotel in the heart of the upscale South Yarra neighbourhood, home to fashionable boutiques and interesting restaurants, which offers chic residential-style digs, with rooms kitted out with a kitchenette, dining and living area. Widely regarded as Australia’s next travel hotspot, the island of Tasmania certainly has plenty to showcase on the dining front, especially since its unique terroir gives rise to excellent hyperlocal ingredients. The purest expression of Tassie cuisine might just come from the two-hat Agrarian Kitchen , a multi-faceted food destination founded by husband and wife pair Rodney Dunn and Severine Demanet, that comprises a restaurant, cafe and cooking school. A meal here starts with a walk through the on-site garden, greenhouse and pantry stocked with ferments and pickles of all sorts. Following an amuse bouche of pickles and dips within the greenhouse, get seated at the restaurant proper where the team showcases a wide range of kitchen crafts including cheese-making, whole animal butchery, wood-fired cooking and charcuterie to offer a true sense of place with every bite. Within capital city Hobart’s centre, more international flavours come into play. A highlight is the two-hat Fico which serves inventive European cuisine made with Tasmanian game, seafood and produce. Like many of Australia’s other top tables, there is no fixed menu, just a line-up of what’s in season, like a delicate octopus and chickpea tart and a zesty hand cut egg tagliolini al limone with bass strait scallops doused in brown butter. Alternatively, Restaurant Maria , one of Hobart’s newest – and trendiest – restaurants, features a Mediterranean-inspired menu, which makes total sense considering the abundance of quality seafood in Tasmania. Expect tasty crowd pleasers like oysters dressed in a wild fennel pollen mignonette and Campari-cured crudo. It is a must to visit the provocative Mona – Museum of Old and New Art – one of the catalysts in transforming Tassie into a travel destination. Faro , one of several on-site F&B establishments, features an experimental menu that lives up to the museum’s provocateur reputation. For giggles, order F*** Art, Let’s Eat, a trio of starter-sized bites that includes a savoury carrot and caraway cream Lamington (a classic Aussie dessert) and comes with a “spoon” shaped like founder David Walsh’s finger. Stay: The Tasman , at #49 on The World’s 50 Best Hotels list , is arguably the most luxurious hotel in Hobart. Or for enviable waterfront views, check into the quirkily charming luxury boutique MACq01 Hotel . The spacious, well-appointed rooms come with indulgences like heated bathroom floors and fun in-room amenities like Jenga and pick-up sticks. One of the most coveted tables in Sydney is Josh Niland’s newly reopened Saint Peter – and rightfully so. Local foodies might be familiar with his restaurant Fysh at The Singapore Edition and his three-hat Australian flagship restaurant takes his philosophy of seafood butchery and whole fish cooking even further. The fascinating fish charcuterie dish elevates secondary cuts into gastronomic delights such as John Dory liver pate and yellowfin tuna chorizo. And our table was in raptures over the inventive “pasta” dish made with fettuccine-sized calamari strips – its al dente texture achieved by painstakingly removing the membranes from the squid – and paired with a rich bolognese-inspired tuna nduja. For ultra-fresh seasonal catch, veteran chef Neil Perry’s Margaret is the address to note. Over the years, he has cultivated close ties with trusted suppliers to deliver their best. Case in point – the King George whiting fillet from a long-term supplier, elegantly pan seared and dressed in lemon and extra virgin olive oil, is perfect in its simplicity. Asian cuisine continues to make its mark on Sydney’s dining scene, with a growing emphasis on inventive reinterpretations of classic flavours. Popular new kid on the block King Clarence features a contemporary Asian menu inspired by executive chef Khanh Nguyen’s travels. Do not miss the viral Fish Finger Bao, a cross between McDonald’s fillet-o-fish and a xiao long bao (soup dumpling) featuring a crispy panko breadcrumb coated fish patty that is filled with soupy dashi stock. At the iconic Chat Thai , second generation restaurateur Palisa Anderson pays homage to her mother’s Thai recipes while elevating the experience with produce sourced directly from her own organic farm. And for punchy Thai flavours derived from treasured family recipes like green curry of grilled pork jowl and lychee, the newly minted one-hat Porkfat is a gem of a find. Stay: Ace Hotel Sydney in the heart of stylish Surry Hills, brings its signature cool to the city’s vibrant creative precinct with an industrial-chic design that is a nod to the building’s history as a former brick factory. Bonus – the minibar is stocked with artisanal snacks. Josh Niland’s latest venture, the soon-to-open 14-room Grand National Hotel located on the same premises as Saint Peter, is one to look out for.Bubzia, the Super Mario 64 speedrunner primarily known for running the game blindfolded, has just embarked on a new challenge. He's now running Super Mario 64 blindfolded on a dance pad . The first attempt didn't exactly go well, but I guarantee it turned out better than you or I could've managed. All of Mario's controls were mapped to the dance pad, but these things don't have quite enough buttons to handle a full N64 platformer, so Bubzia also kept hold of a standard controller to manipulate the camera and pause the game. He also needed to keep a hand free to hold on to a piece of furniture so he wouldn't just fall over during all the ridiculous movements he needed to handle. "I need to multitask," he explained. "I need to hold with one hand, game with my feet, and operate the camera with the controller. It's a mess." The challenge was intended to be a 16-star run, and Bubzia began the run without much confidence. "I am very confident we will not manage to get the actual 16-star run fully, but we're gonna try our best," he said. That insecurity turned out to be pretty well justified when the first star challenge saw him forget the game's most basic mechanics. "Wait, how do you ground pound?" Bubzia asked aloud. "My understanding of the Mario physics is gone. What do you do to ground pound? What button do you press? Just A and Z, right?" He did ultimately figure out how to grab that first star, and several more besides, but none of them came easily. Turns out that Mario is difficult to control with your feet, and rewiring your brain to turn all those analog stick controls into toe taps is no joke. "This is so much brain work," Bubzia noted at one point. "This is much more mentally taxing than physically." The punchline came when, one hour and 45 minutes into the run, Bubzia thought he had grabbed the eighth star he needed to enter the first Bowser level. The disappointment on his face when he realized he only had seven was immeasurable. It took him nearly two hours to actually get that eighth star, and by that time he'd given up. "We are just about to end this challenge because I am mentally a wreck," he said. He took off the blindfold to beat the first Bowser - still no easy feat on a dance pad - and called the effort off. Just beating the first Bowser battle ended up taking over three hours and 33 minutes. Bubzia's blindfolded 16-star record using a normal controller is just 19 minutes and 43 seconds . If you're wondering whether there's a speedrunning record for beating Mario 64 on a dance pad without a blindfold - well, of course there is. That record belongs to PeekingBoo, who beat the 16-star category in 20 minutes flat on a DDR pad back in 2022. Yet it seems combining dance pads and blindfolds just makes for a bad time. "I knew it was a bad idea and it turned out to be an even worse idea than I initially thought," Bubzia said. After Super Mario 64's new speedrunning GOAT prompts rumors of the game's death, another runner says it "isn't dead, and it won't be for a long time."
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Stanley has been busier than ever this December and we’re only one week in. In case you missed it, Stanley released a whole slew of new tumblers, including a limited-edition Christmas Scarlet Tinsel tumbler, the long-awaited leakproof ProTour Flip Straw Tumbler with Leakproof Lid , and Leo Messi GOAT collection . Normally, it takes a little while for new Stanley releases to make it to Amazon, but you can already buy the ProTour Flip Straw Tumbler in four different sizes (14 oz., 20 oz., 30 oz., and 40 oz.) in a variety of different colors. These tumblers range in price from $20 to $45, depending on which size you buy. The real beauty of Quencher ProTour Flip Straw Tumblers is the leakproof ProTour Flip Straw lid. The new lid design allows you to “flip up the built-in straw to sip, then snap it shut when you’re done,” so the tumbler is finally leakproof. Stanley has also taken a step back from its traditional logo design with a vertical logo placement. The tumblers also have a two-tone lid and all the other features of Stanley’s classic Quenchers. Stanley Leakproof Tumbler: Where to find it on Amazon Since this product is brand new and was highly requested, a number of colors are already out of stock on Amazon. Only the 30 oz. and 40 oz. are available and in stock in every color on Amazon right now. The Best Gift Guides of 2024 Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to NJ.com . Dawn Magyar can be reached at dmagyar@njadvancemedia.com . Have a tip? Tell us at nj.com/tips/ .Syrian government services come to ‘complete halt’ as workers stay at homeThe Onion's Courtroom Clash to Seize Infowars from Alex Jones Amid Fraud Claims in Houston
MONTREAL, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Osisko Metals Incorporated (the " Company or " Osisko Metals ") ( TSX-V: OM ; OTCQX: OMZNF ; FRANKFURT: 0B51 ) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a group of 199 claims adjacent to its Gaspé Copper Project (the “Claims”). Pursuant to a sales agreement dated October 8, 2024 with the two private holders of the interest in the Claims, Osisko Metals acquired a 100% interest in the Claims in exchange for the issuance of 5,000,000 common shares of its capital stock and the grant of a 2% net smelter return royalty, half of which is redeemable for an amount of $2,000,000. The common shares issued in connection with the acquisition are subject to various restriction periods to a statutory hold period expiring four months and one day from the date of issue pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws. The Claims cover additional ground near the Gaspé Copper project, including claims over potential tailings storage areas, and exploration targets to the north and south of the current property. About Osisko Metals Osisko Metals Incorporated is a Canadian exploration and development company creating value in the critical metals sector, with a focus on copper and zinc. The Company acquired a 100% interest in the past-producing Gaspé Copper mine from Glencore Canada Corporation in July 2023. The Gaspé Copper mine is located near Murdochville in Québec ' s Gaspé Peninsula. The Company is currently focused on resource expansion of the Gaspé Copper system, with current Indicated Mineral Resources of 824 Mt grading 0.34% CuEq and Inferred Mineral Resources of 670 Mt grading 0.38% CuEq (in compliance with NI 43-101). For more information, see Osisko Metals' November 14, 2024 news release entitled " Osisko Metals Announces Significant Increase in Mineral Resource at Gaspé Copper ". Gaspé Copper hosts the largest undeveloped copper resource in eastern North America, strategically located near existing infrastructure in the mining-friendly province of Québec. In addition to the Gaspé Copper project, the Company is working with Appian Capital Advisory LLP through the Pine Point Mining Limited joint venture to advance one of Canada ' s largest past-producing zinc mining camps, the Pine Point project, located in the Northwest Territories. The current mineral resource estimate for the Pine Point project consists of Indicated Mineral Resources of 49.5 Mt at 5.52% ZnEq and Inferred Mineral Resources of 8.3 Mt at 5.64% ZnEq (in compliance with NI 43-101). For more information, see Osisko Metals ' June 25, 2024 news release entitled "Osisko Metals releases Pine Point mineral resource estimate: 49.5 million tonnes of indicated resources at 5.52% ZnEq" . The Pine Point project is located on the south shore of Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territories, close to infrastructure, with paved road access, an electrical substation and 100 kilometers of viable haul roads. For further information on this news release, visit www.osiskometals.com or contact: Robert Wares, Chief Executive Officer of Osisko Metals Incorporated Email: info@osiskometals.com Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often, but not always, using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "interpreted", management's view", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "potential", "feasibility", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to, among other things: the anticipated changes to the management and Board of the Company; the ability for the Company to complete the Transaction on the terms contemplated (if at all); the size of the Transaction; the Closing Date of the Transaction; the ability for the Company to obtain the conditional and final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange; the anticipated use of proceeds of the Transaction; the tax treatment of the FT Units; the timing of incurring the Qualifying Expenditures and the renunciation of the Qualifying Expenditures; the ability to advance Gaspé Copper to a construction decision (if at all); the ability to increase the Company's trading liquidity and enhance its capital markets presence; the potential re-rating of the Company; the expectation that management and directors of the Company will be significant shareholders of the Company following the Transaction; the ability for the Company to unlock the full potential of its assets and achieve success; the ability for the Company to create value for its shareholders; the advancement of the Pine Point project; the anticipated resource expansion of the Gaspé Copper system; and Gaspé Copper hosting the largest undeveloped copper resource in eastern North America. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management, in light of management's experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, including, without limitation, assumptions about: the ability of exploration results, including drilling, to accurately predict mineralization; errors in geological modelling; insufficient data; equity and debt capital markets; future spot prices of copper and zinc; the timing and results of exploration and drilling programs; the accuracy of mineral resource estimates; production costs; political and regulatory stability; the receipt of governmental and third party approvals; licenses and permits being received on favourable terms; sustained labour stability; stability in financial and capital markets; availability of mining equipment and positive relations with local communities and groups. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information are set out in the Company's public disclosure record on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) under Osisko Metals' issuer profile. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward- looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
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NFL NOTESFiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove is to have a removable heart-starter device implanted following his recent collapse in a Serie A game, Italian media reports say. Bove collapsed on the pitch during Fiorentina's home game with Inter Milan on December 1, leading to the abandonment of the match. He will have the operation on Tuesday (Wednesday AEDT), which is part of the medical protocol before he can be discharged from hospital. The Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), a type of pacemaker that can prevent fatal cardiac arrests by discharging a jolt to restore a regular heart rhythm, is not permitted in Serie A. Once all the results of the medical examinations carried out in recent days on the 22-year-old Italian have been collected, Bove can then decide whether to have the device removed, which would allow him return to play in the Italian league. Denmark's Christian Eriksen was unable to continue playing for Inter Milan after having an ICD fitted following a cardiac arrest in 2021 during a European Championship match. Eriksen later joined English club Brentford after the Serie A club terminated his contract.None
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The Washington Capitals failed to get their offense untracked in their first game since the team announced superstar captain Alex Ovechkin will be sidelined four to six weeks with a broken left fibula. The Capitals will look for a better showing on Saturday night when they host the New Jersey Devils. The Metropolitan Division rivals each skated away with a win on the other's home ice last month. Washington was unable to generate much in the way of offense in Thursday's 2-1 setback to the visiting Colorado Avalanche, save for Pierre-Luc Dubois' goal late in the first period. As a result, the Capitals saw their three-game winning streak come to a halt. The game was Washington's first since Ovechkin exited Monday's 6-2 win over the Utah Hockey Club with 14:30 remaining following a collision with Utah forward Jack McBain. Ovechkin, 39, has scored 13 of his team-leading 15 goals over his last 11 games played. "It's an unfortunate injury," Capitals coach Spencer Carbery said. "Anytime you lose your captain, anytime you lose a player that is having the year that he's having and playing as well as he's playing -- he's such a big part of our team. ... He'll be back at some point for us. Now we just need other guys to do more." Andrew Mangiapane was elevated to the top line to play with Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas on Thursday, while Hendrix Lapierre was inserted into the third line to work alongside Lars Eller and Jakub Vrana. "We had a couple new combinations, guys maybe feeling each other out a little bit," rugged forward Tom Wilson said, per the Washington Post. "But I think we could definitely hold on to more pucks and create a little bit more offensively." Ovechkin, naturally, would have a hand in that -- as the Devils would attest. The three-time Hart Trophy recipient had an assist in Washington's 5-3 loss to New Jersey on Oct. 12 and a goal in a 6-5 overtime victory versus the Devils seven days later. New Jersey captain Nico Hischier collected two goals among his four points in the two previous games against the Capitals. Hischier scored all 10 of his goals this season in October and is joined by Jesper Bratt and Stefan Noesen for the team lead. Speaking of Bratt, he scored two goals and set up another while Jack Hughes had three assists in the Devils' 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. "Bratter is just playing elite right now," Hughes said. "We're connected. We're moving the puck well and finding our groove but it's about staying consistent throughout the year." Noesen also scored a goal against his former team while battling an illness. The goal was his third in his last three games and 10th in 22 contests this season after recording a career-high 14 in 81 games in 2023-24 with the Hurricanes. "Noesen was a game-time decision," New Jersey coach Sheldon Keefe said. "He almost didn't play ... Then he scores that goal against his former team." --Field Level MediaNew technology guides immune cells to fight brain cancer and multiple sclerosis
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They have a similar glide to thin Sharpies but without bleeding through pages. I like to journal with what people call 'Bible pens' because I don't like it when ink bleeds through paper. This is equivalent to Bible highlighters. My penmanship is tiny, and I really love the colors and tip of these pens." — iCKEST "LOVE THESE PENS!!! I bought two sets of the 12-count packs, one for myself and one for my boyfriend's 15-year-old daughter. We do a lot of coloring in our home, and these are PERFECT for us!" — Glee Price: $19.99 for a pack of 24 9. A Keurig coffee maker reviewers say would be perfect for a college student's dorm. Not only can you have a fresh cup of coffee at your fingertips, but it'll also cut down on what could amount to costly trips to the nearest coffee shop. Even student-store coffees add up. Promising review: "The Keurig itself is fantastic! The device is very easy to set up, doesn't take up much space, and is extremely intuitive to use. Honestly, you don't even need the power button to use this Keurig. It's just throw in a pod, press the 'K', and wait approximately a minute and a half, and you're good to go. I've used about 10 pods now, and just recently did my first cycle of clean water through the system and it looked and tasted just fine! I'm very impressed with how fantastic this Keurig is, even though it's considered the 'entry-level' or 'beginner' Keurig. This would be perfect for someone in a college dorm or someone who just doesn't need all the bells and whistles other K-Pod brewers have. " — Tim McArthur Price: $58+ (originally $99.99, available in six colors) Even better, you can buy these reusable K-cups and fill them with the coffee of your choice. 10. Or, a compact cold brew maker you can slide into your mini fridge to prepare your coffee the night before so you can grab it, pour it in your tumbler, and go in the morning. 42,000+ reviewers gave this cold brew maker a 5-star rating! Promising review: "I’m new to the cold brew world, but this made my life a lot easier. It makes enough coffee for me to have a 6-oz. coffee every day for about a week. Don’t forget you don’t need that much cold coffee to begin with since it’s a pretty strong flavor, so this pitcher will last you a long time in the fridge. Stayed tasty for two weeks in my fridge." — A. Hizam Price: $19.94+ (available in two sizes and two colors) 11. A milk frother so you can make an Insta-worthy cup of coffee that'll put your local barista to shame. You may never buy a cup of coffee again. Who am I kidding? You definitely will, but on days when you don't have time to make it to the campus cafe before class, you can get really close. A whopping 53k+ reviewers gave this milk frother a 5-star rating! Promising review: "OMG, this milk frother makes my homemade latte taste like it was made by a barista. It was perfect. So perfect that I bought a second one for my brother who loves coffee to use. I've already recommended it to some coworkers. It has changed my coffee-drinking life . This comes highly recommended." — Michelle Pirestani Price: $19.99 (available in 42 colors) 12. A pair of horizontal glasses to help you watch TV, play games, and more without having to contort to an uncomfortable position. Plus, they prevent neck and eye strain! Now, you can fulfill your dreams of moving as little as possible all winter break. These glasses are great for everyone, but especially for people who are bedridden. That's why more than 2,000 reviewers gave these specs a 5-star review! Promising review: "I didn't know what I was missing until I used this. My life is now complete. If you enjoy comfort and lazy marathon-watching but don't care how ridiculous you look wearing these, then you have found Nirvana. My glasses fit in these just fine. Takes a minute to get used to, and then it becomes your reason to live. Expect people to laugh at you, but forgive them for they know not what they are missing." — Michael Boyd Price: $12.58 13. A plush, double-sided shaggy faux-fur duvet set because, after a long day, you deserve to sink into your own personal cloud. With faux fur on one side and velvet on the other, you'll be able to flip back and forth between two dreamy comfort options. This bedding set has more than 6,000 5-star reviews! Promising review: "If my house caught on fire, this is the first thing I’d grab. But seriously, this is one of my favorite things in my whole house. I feel like it tied my entire room together. I get so many compliments on it, and it is seriously so cozy and well-made. My only complaint would be how hard thing thing makes it to get out of bed in the mornings. It’s incredibly soft and isn’t the type of 'fur' that will mat and get gross-looking over time. I rely heavily on reviews when I buy things, so I’m here to tell you — if you’re on the fence about buying this ... do it!! Also, the pillowcases are amazing also. Super soft, and the pompom fringe is adorable." — Sk Price: $51.99+ (available in sizes twin–king and 29 colors) 14. A weighted sleep mask designed to work similarly to a weighted blanket by providing a slight pressure that'll mold to the shape of your face to promote good sleep. Your eyes have read countless chapters of textbooks; it's time to rest now. This weighted sleeping mask has more than 1,600 5-star ratings! Promising review: " If I could give this more than 5 stars, I would. This is so soothing — perfect weight, blacks out any/all light, and puts me right to sleep. I don’t know how I ever slept without it." — Mindy MacDonald "It’s like a hug for your head. Completely blocks out light. It can be used wrapped around your head and tightened. But because I am a side sleeper, I just lay it across my head using the seams to place two of the sections across my eyes while the rest lays over my head. I cannot stress HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS! If I could give it 6 stars, I would. " — Just Me Price: $34 (available in six colors) 15. A gel nail polish kit to help you maintain your gel manicure even when your campus is tucked away on a hill where there's no nail shop nearby. *Cue TikTok sound* Nobody's gonna know — how would they know? This gel kit is cherished by the 8k+ reviewers who gave it a 5-star rating! Promising review: "This is my first UV-cure gel polish kit and I don’t know why I didn’t buy this sooner! As soon as I received it, I immediately tried five of the six included colors, and they are gorgeous!! I did have to do two coats of the lightest pink for coverage and cured each coat for 60 seconds per the included instructions. I’m so pleased with everything else included. Goodbye, smudged, regular-polish, lasts-one-day manicures forever!" — AZ mama Price: $28.99+ (available in 10 color sets) 16. A cottagecore color-shifting mushroom light to add a whimsical touch to your space and a little added comfort when you're missing home. More than 8,000 reviewers gave this adorable night light a 5-star rating. Promising review: "I LOVE this night-light. It's in my bathroom and is a lovely addition. It turns off the second the lights go on which is nice that I don't have to worry about accidentally leaving it on. Super cute and the little itty-bitty lighting element does a good job lighting, just enough so I don't have to turn the main lights on in the middle of the night." — 1Thand Price: $5.99 17. A pair of 2nd Gen AirPods Pro with active noise-cancellation, spatial audio, three silicone tips for a customized fit, and over 24 hours of listening time with the included case. These give you a *ton* of bang for your buck. Promising review: "I bought these going into it 'I’m going to hate them.' But these have surpassed every expectation I had. These sound crystal clear when listening to music, social media, and on calls . The quality alone is so nice! And the features, immerse (you can listen around you), adaptive (it’ll block out white noise and annoying sounds), and noise cancellation (you can’t hear just about anything around you,) it’s so wild. These things aren’t even that tight in my ears, but it’s like you put noise cancellation on, and it shuts off the outside world. I have this as a mechanic, and it’s just white noise everywhere. With these in, it’s so comfortable walking around the shop, having earplugs in essentially. Also, the battery life is great. I charged it fully when I got them, and it’s lasted me a week on the case. I have my headphones in for around 6 hours at work, listening to social media. I probably take them out to charge them walking around the shop or going on break, and I’ve never seen the buds go below 80% after hours of listing, tbh, which is kinda wild. For the price, it’s worth every dollar and more. And to connect to your phone, it’s as easy as just opening the case and done." — Ethan Scott Price: $189.99 18. A set of internet-famous Mellanni sheets made of a super-soft and moisture-wicking microfiber fabric that over 250,000 5-star reviewers (wow!) love for being cozy and sleeping surprisingly cool — at an unbeatable price! Those dorm beds aren't looking too shabby now. Promising reviews: "I can't say enough good things about these sheets. I was waking up at night HOT all the time and thinking it was a physical thing for me personally. I was reading online and stumbled on these and thought, 'Hmmm...wonder if my uber-expensive sheets are actually making me hot at night??' I ordered these, and I'm sleeping like a baby now. No more night sweats. Ordering some for my son as well. Game changer! High quality and exceptional price." — J. Marshall "Was gifted a twin set years ago and bought these when I changed beds because they were so great! I used the other set all through college, and they still look so nice. I've never had an issue with any stains or oily marks. Very easy to care for. Very soft, not heavy, but can get a little stuffy with a duvet in summer. I use these year round." — seabritt Price: $29.71+ (available in sizes twin–California king, plus sheet sets with deep pockets for taller mattresses and 40 colors and patterns) 19. A 32-inch Insignia Fire TV for in-room entertainment that you can share with your roomie. Grab some popcorn and gather around for a marathon-watching session of Never Have I Ever. Some apps on the TV may require a paid subscription, like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+, but there are still tons of apps with free content, too. Promising review: "The TV is so great for a dorm room because of its size. The quality of the TV is so good, the sound and graphics are so well developed. Also, you have Alexa, and I use this all the time. I love this TV so much." — Eliza Price: $89.99 20. Or, an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K if you already have a TV and now need the power to stream. For those days when you're not in the mood to socialize in the quad and would much rather hibernate in your dorm, you can catch up on your favorite shows, movies, and music at the push of a button. Promising review: "After our Apple TV gave out on us, we were on the search for another, but OH MY, how expensive they are! We decided to try the Fire Stick, and I honestly think it is better than our Apple TV. Setting it up was a breeze, and there’s no tangled mess of wires behind the TV anymore! It is so easy to figure out how it works, and they provide so many different channels and streaming options! The remote looks like the Apple TV remote but with some great added features. B ut the biggest thing that gives this product a 5-star rating is the price. It is worth every penny! If you’re trying to find your next smart TV investment, this is it! " — Hailey Wells Price: $49.99 21. A 24-pack of pastel BIC mechanical pencils ideal for heavy writers, note-takers, or anyone planning on taking statistics next semester. They write dark for crisp and clean notes but erase easily! Promising review: "The pencils write smoothly, and you get a good amount for the value of money. They are easy to use and come with enough lead in them. The grip on the pencils allows me to write for a while without any issues. And the eraser overall erases all the mistakes like they were never there in the first place." — Symone Price: $8 for a pack of 24 22. A slim rolling laundry basket to help make ~laundry day~ a little easier. It's so thin it can easily slide into little gaps of (rare) available space in your dorm room. Promising review: "We needed something small for space saving but also wheels for ease of moving it to the laundry facility in the dorm. This works for both. She can't go weeks without doing laundry; it isn't that big. However, she doesn't have room for a lot of laundry in her dorm room, either (the smallest dorm room I have ever seen). This is perfect for what she needs. " — Angels4angels Price: $15.98+ (available in three sizes and six colors) 23. A highly-rated pair of high-waisted leggings because they have pockets (!!!), they're super soft, they're not see-through, and you'll want to wear them ALL the time. They're great for gym sessions, going on coffee runs with your roommates, and movie nights in your dorm. Promising review: "I LOVE these yoga pants. They feel like they let my skin breathe, unlike some of the others I own....in case you’re wondering, they aren’t see-through. I did pay attention to another review about washing instructions, which I thought might be a deal breaker, but I gave them a shot. I have had no issues when washing on gentle and air drying. Now that I’ve given them a few wash-and-wear test runs, I need to order more. One pair is not enough. " — V. H. Price: $19.99+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and 20 colors) 24. A LONDONTOWN Illuminating Nail Concealer ready to create the illusion of a ~just left the salon~ mani without having to leave campus. Brush on a coat or two before heading out to your event, and no one will be the wiser. Promising review: "As much as I would love to have nice, manicured nails, I don’t spend money on manicures. Gels are damaging, and regular manicures last a couple of days before peeling. I get regular pedicures because they last, but my hands have looked pretty unkempt for much of my adult life until now. I was definitely skeptical that this polish could be any different from one of the countless neutral Essie shades out there that I’ve tried since the '90s — Ballet Slippers, Light as Linen, etc. — but I decided to give the milky shade a try, and I’m so glad I did!!! My nails look incredible. I’m not even sure how to describe why but they look very natural and clean. It’s been a week of wearing two coats, and there isn’t one bubble or lift forming on the edges. One coat actually looks great, also. I am sold on this stuff. Hopefully, it will never be discontinued. So so happy." — Jann Price: $14+ (available in five colors) 25. An eight-piece bath towel set designed with a convenient loop at the corner that you can easily hang on your hall's bathroom hook. Promising review: "These are the softest towels in the house. They have a loop for hanging if that's the way you want to hang them. I didn't find them to have an excess of lint after washing. Of course, they had a fair amount, but that's always expected when washing towels for the first time. The color (yellow) is a beautiful soft yellow, not a bright neon yellow." — quiltmaker Price: $39.95 (available in 12 colors) 26. A tea mug complete with an infuser and lid that has everything you need to keep you warm and cozy during the winter semester. It'll come in handy on sick days, too, when you're missing the comfort of home. Promising review: "I already love this mug! It’s comfortable to hold. I love the size! This is big enough to give me the amount of tea I want. Plus if I want to add creamer or milk, it all fits in this mug! I also love the size of the strainer. And having it with the mug and the lid just makes having a cup of tea even easier. It feels sturdy and good in the hand. The handle is large enough to fit all four of my fingers through, which is sometimes hard to find. Yup, love this mug! Now, I will be looking into getting a few more for when friends come over!" — Quin Price: $17.59+ (available in six colors) 27. And a cool mist humidifier to add moisture to the air and help revive your sore throat or stuffy nose during cold and flu season. Reviewers note that it helped them get better sleep, too. Promising review: "It's very quiet. The vapor lasted me overnight! I’m in love with it! I’m using it for my dorm and it helps me sleep a lot better. I would recommend it!! :)" — Jennifer Luong Price: $59.97 (available in three colors) 28. A pair of high-fidelity earplugs , as seen on Shark Tank, that reviewers say has far surpassed the music festival test. You can protect your ears and still jam to your favorite band without sacrificing sound quality. Or, you can take your much-needed nap and tune out the noise of the campus celebrating the end of another semester. It also comes with a compact carrying case and different tip sizes so you can get the perfect fit for your ear. #WIN Promising review: "This is the third pair of Vibes that I've ordered for myself, for my partner, and for my mother-in-law, who has tinnitus. They are excellent quality and I've had my first pair for almost two years of constant use. I attend a lot of very loud concerts and music festivals and really didn't start caring for my hearing until I bought these (terrible, I know). I had previously only used those foam ear plugs, which damper the sound and make you sacrifice a lot of the nuances of music when wearing them. The Vibes are comfortable enough to wear for an entire day of music, and you can still hear everything perfectly. It's like having a volume control knob for real life! I wish that I could afford to buy 1,000 pairs and just hand them out at concerts to everyone. My MIL, who has tinnitus, has been able to enjoy live musicals and concerts that would have previously caused her a lot of pain and exacerbated her hearing issues. I really hope this company stays around for the rest of my life because it will always be my first choice for earplugs. (Kid, take care of your hearing, please!)" — Matthew Price: $28.95 Read our full review on Vibes earplugs here . 29. A pack of rosé eye gels (that are best when served cold) to combat environmental stressors that can take a toll on your skin (like winter finals 🥴). The eye gels are formulated with resveratrol (from grapes), strawberry extract, and hyaluronic acid to give the skin under your eye a punch of hydration. Promising review: "These have become my absolute favorite part of my early morning not-getting-good-sleep routine. They are so cooling and refreshing, even if they haven’t been in the fridge. These are a staple in my travel bag!" — Babes Morman Price: $12.50 for five pairs 30. An eyebrow sculpting gel and wax combo that's *vegan and cruelty-free* to force your brows into submission so no one has to question your expressions throughout the day. Promising reviews: "Okay, so when I first got it, I was like, oh, they didn’t send me the other half (the brow brush), so I just used the product with the brush inside. Then I realized you’re supposed to pull the cap, and the other brush is under there. But as for the product, ooooooooooh boy, she is amazing! It is an amazing price, an amazing product. We love a deal!!! They looked great after 5 hours and included a nap. They stayed snatched." — Amazon Customer "I love this product more than any expensive on-brand one I’ve tried, such as the Refy brand! I get so many compliments about my brows when I use this product!✨🤩🤩" — Gillian Melton Price: $9.98 31. A galaxy light projector if you want a dorm that's so cool it's practically *out of this world.* Don't be surprised when everyone wants to come hang out in your room. Promising reviews: "Bought this for my college-age daughter to use in her dorm. She loves it! Enough white noise to drown out dorm noises, and she and her friends think the lights are cool when they have movie night or whatever." — c elkins "Loved the different modes, the option to have movement or make it still, and the variations are great. Speaker capability is a plus. Turned my son’s college apartment bedroom into the tranquil place he wanted . Perfect vibe. Great price point." — Delana6655 Price: $33.99 (available in two colors) 32. A hypoallergenic, waterproof mattress protector because you don't know your dorm mattress's past. Better safe than sorry! Allergy sufferers will find this protector especially useful as it protects against dust mites and other allergens. Promising review: "I have this on my dorm mattress at college. It works really well at keeping the allergens in the mattress and out of my nose. I have allergies to dust and mold, so I was quite worried about sleeping on a grungy dorm bed. This has worked quite well, and I would highly recommend it." — Vicki L H. Price: $35.99+ (available in six sizes). 33. A *leak-proof* Simple Modern tumbler that is *thee* insulated tumbler you've probably seen begin to infiltrate the campus after going viral on TikTok. Reviewers say it's not only a top-tier tumbler option, but it's also half the price of some of the more popular brands. Promising review: "Obsessed with this one! Had the Classic 28-ounce tumbler that lasted for over two years and decided it was time to let go and get a bigger one. For the longest I struggled to decide between Simple Modern and Stanley, so glad I stayed with this brand! Not only is it cheaper, I love solid matte black anything and everything, so this is just perfect! Keeps my water cold for hours and fits in my car cup holder. " — Allyza Rafols Price: $22.49 (available in 42 colors). 34. A cozy loungewear sweats set with a half-zip pullover and comfy joggers to give you an easy but stylish everyday 'fit. Second to getting an A on your final essay, there are few things better than throwing on a comfy set and chillin' in the success of your semester. Promising review: "This is a high-quality material with a perfect oversized fit. It’s nice and thick, and the fabric is super soft inside and outside. Super cozy for cold weather." — Catherine Duncan Price: $38.99 (available in women's sizes XS–XL and in 18 colors). What you say to yourself when your treats arrive in the mail: Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.