under the radar. we're talking about sky-high oil production. it turns out the u.s. is pumping out more crude oil than ever before and more than any other country in the world according to the government. as a result, americans are feeling some relief at the pump where gas prices have fallen to $3.25 nationally, down almost $2 a gallon from the high in 2022. but you are not hearing president biden touting the good news. why? well, take a listen to what he said while campaigning back in 2020. >> would you close down the oil industry? >> by the way, i would transition from the oil industry. yes. >> oh, that's a big statement. >> it is beige statement, because i would stop -- >> why would you do that? >> because the oil industry pollutes significantly. >> jonah, is record oil production -- i find it odd asking this question -- a political plus or minus for joe biden? >> i think it is a problem for biden within his own coalition
Lumi the Christmas Elf turning Times Square into a Christmas workshop, with a 6-meter Christmas tree Design personalized WhatsApp stickers for the holiday Santa's visit exclusively for Times Square members Celebrate the festive season with Christmas carolling & violin performance Limited edition Times Square x Kohei Ogawa 2024 calendar up for redemption #ChristmasElfventure #ChristmasWithLumi @hktimessquare Download high-res images at: https://thebridgehk.info/Times_Square_Christmas_Elfventure HONG KONG, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With Christmas just around the corner, Times Square is introducing the Christmas Elfventure campaign featuring the adorable elf - Lumi! Inspired by the Finnish Christmas elves, Lumi is the latest character created by Japanese artist Kohei Ogawa. Lumi will greet mall patrons at his Christmas workshop at Times Square from November 18, 2023 through January 1, 2024 and is set to melt everyone's heart with his elfventure stories. Patrons will also find a Christmas Elfventure photo booth, where they can make customized Lumi-themed WhatsApp stickers. Of course, Santa Claus will make a delightful visit to celebrate this festive season with Times Square members. In addition, a Christmas carol and violin performance will await patrons on December 19, 2023. What's more, Times Square is giving out the Times Square x Kohei Ogawa 2024 calendars. Now - get ready for a sleigh-load of holiday joy! Lumi the Elf turning Times Square into Christmas workshop with a 6-meter Christmas tree Aligned with the usual tranquil mood of Kohei Ogawa's works, Lumi the Christmas Elf is characterized by his big sparkling eyes and cheerful demeanour that will surely capture everyone's heart. For the Christmas Elfventure campaign, Lumi has set up his Christmas workshop at Times Square, where he will be eager to showcase all the diligent efforts of his fellow Christmas elf buddies preparing for this festive season. To share the joy and the fun, Lumi invites patrons to join his team! Simply take a headshot at the "Christmas Elf Enrolment Counter" by the workshop entrance and obtain your customized e-work pass to embark on a dream journey at the Christmas elf workshop! Each pass comes with a unique QR code. Upon completion of designated tasks, participants will be rewarded with a secret gift! Got the pass settled? It's time to check out the Christmas elves' task list on the construction blueprint. Scan the QR code on the candy cane scanner to illuminate the construction blueprint and get on with the first task - gift wrapping! While Lumi the elves are working around the clock to fill a massive gift box with Christmas ornaments, scan the QR code on the candy cane scanner by the gift box to activate the machine. The Christmas ornaments will go straight into the box, and Lumi will thank you for your kind help! As soon as you finish working, take a tour around the Christmas workshop to say hi to the 17 Lumi the elves. You will notice that elves are elves - while most are busy working, there is a cheeky one that is hiding somewhere. All tasks will be considered complete once you find him; a Christmas tree paper craft model will be given to recognize your hard work. Every day at noon, 3 pm, 6 pm, and 9 pm, Lumi the elves will ring the Christmas bells inside the workshop to cheer for the other working elves. At the end of the Christmas workshop, patrons will find some elves busy adorning a 6-meter star podium and a 6-meter Christmas tree. Take a few snapshots with them as a way to show your support! Christmas Tree Paper Craft Model - Redemption Details Period : November 18, 2023 - January 1, 2024 Time : 12:00pm - 10:00pm Location : Redemption Counter on 2/F Atrium (November 18 - 30) and 5/F (December 1 - January 1) Customized Lumi-themed WhatsApp stickers & Santa Claus meet-and-greet The second floor of Times Square houses another photo booth, where patrons can create a set of five Lumi the Christmas Elf WhatsApp stickers. Moreover, patrons can get into a photo with Lumi the Elf and design their own personalized stickers for use during this holiday season. In the cosy den just nearby, patrons will meet the 18th Lumi the Elf. Santa Claus may even make impromptu visits to greet Times Square members and take pictures! Sign up for a free membership to join in the fun! Santa Claus Meet-and-Greet Details Date : December 3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-25, 2023 Time : 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Location : 2/F Atrium, Times Square On December 19, 2023, 30 students from St. Stephen's Girls' College will be caroling at Times Square, accompanied by 10 violin students from the Kalvin Chau School of Music. Their performance will no doubt enhance the Christmas delight. Christmas Carolling Performance Details Date : December 19, 2023 Time : 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Location : 2/F Atrium, Times Square Redeeming Times Squarex Kohei Ogawa 2024 Calendar for a festive holiday and beyond In collaboration with Kohei Ogawa, Times Square is launching the "Times Square x Kohei Ogawa 2024 Calendar." The calendar features a tranquil and soothing tone, with Lumi the Elf on every page throughout the year. Whether it is the festive holiday season, blossoming springtime, idyllic summer, or the crisp fall days - Lumi will be there to keep you company! Effective today, customers who make electronic purchases totaling HK$2,000 or more at Times Square (with receipts from a maximum of two different merchants) will be eligible to receive one "Times Square x Kohei Ogawa 2024 Calendar." Immerse yourself in the festive season and welcome 2024 with the delightful Lumi the Elf. (The daily quantity of rewards is limited. All purchases and reward redemption must be completed on the same day. Rewards are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. All transactions are subject to the relevant terms and conditions.) Redemption period : November 18, 2023 - January 1, 2024 Time : 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location : Redemption Counter on 2/F Atrium (November 18 - 30) and 5/F (December 1 - January 1) Christmas Elfventure @ Times Square Date : November 18, 2023 - January 1, 2024 Time : 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Location : Open Piazza and 2/F Atrium, Times Square Times Square Facebook www.facebook.com/HKTimesSquare/ Instagram @hktimessquare WeChat hongkongtimessquare
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the average person goes to the supermarket and sees that eggs that used to cost $2 now cost $3 and the fact they are not going up to $4 but only 3.25 is a problem for them even though the rate of change is roughly the same and explains a whole host of issues. why despite a low unemployment rate consumers are relatively unhappy. why, despite a relatively low rate, credit card delinquencies have gone up 6 or 7 consecutive quarters now. people falling under the weight of the higher prices that not going up at the same rate, not in any way coming down. >> sandra: interesting question in your piece, andy. you say raises a very disconcerting question. is this the new bidenomics normal? you then dug into the data, what did it reveal, andy? >> it reveals that the policies of this president have put the american consumer, the american people at a very disadvantageous position with respect to their finances.
active fires. that is all smoke in the northern side getting thrown around through northern parts of washington state through oregon. heavy rain and smoke in the same stated. something you usually don't see often. how much rain is left? its starting to thin out a bit, a good swath of rainfall. 1-2 inches of rain. the darker shade by salt lake city. could see as much as 2 1/2 inches of rainfall. we still have the flood watches out there. we have the flood warnings. watches up to the canadian border. parts of canada especially. you can see the rain. most in the mountains. almost a foot when you get outside of the l.a. mountains and areas by nevada. 11.10 in some oh those regions. the bigger cities themselves, impressive. look at los angeles. santa monica, 3.5 inches. palm springs, 3.25 inches of rainfall. major cities are like big deal.
schiff. >> that's what i call corruption. >> his efforts to impeach former president trump. >> you had adam schiff, who was chairman of the intel committee lying day after day to the american public. >> democrats called this retribution. >> this is the new normal. be careful how well you do your job or you will be on the outside looking in. >> the house has only censured 25 members in history. paul gosar of arizona was the last in 20 # 21. the vote could come tuesday. bret? >> bret: chad pergram on the hill, thanks. stocks were off today, the dow lost 109. the s&p 500 dropped 16. the nasdaq fell 93. for the week the dow gained 1.25 percentage points. the s&p 500 up 2.5. the nasdaq added 3.25. assault on a pair of citizens leaves four dead. fox 4 in dallas where a powerful
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hike of a quarter of a per percentage point. the fed also gives economic projections for the rest of the year. how'd that look? >> exactly, willie. this is part of what is a little disappointing. the economic outlook has been getting weaker, especially for this year. start with inflation. if you go back to last september, the fed does this four times a year, the fed thought inflation this year was going to be about 2.75%. by the meeting in december, it was a bit every 3%. yesterday, it was at about 3.25% by the end of the year. again, a long way from its long-run target of 2% over here, which the fed is still hoping to get to sometime in the next two or three years out there somewhere. unemployment, not a lot of change. expecting it to go up. it means a weaker jobs market. the fed needs to slow inflation. we'll see if that means