1 day ago
Costco has raised the price of its Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil and begun limiting how much any one member can purchase, as a global lubricant shortage tied to the ongoing Middle East conflict pushes crude oil toward $100 a barrel.
That 10-quart case — two 5-quart bottles, enough for a typical V6 or V8 oil change — has jumped to $57.99, compared with the roughly $30 price members had grown accustomed to paying, according to The Drive. Stores are capping purchases at two units per customer per week. The retailer has also imposed a five-per-member limit on Mobil 1, with six quarts of that brand running $44.
The rationing reflects pressure from multiple directions. The connection to fuel prices runs through the refinery: base oil shares its crude-oil origins with gasoline and diesel, so when margins on finished fuel are strong, refiners have a financial reason to favor fuel production over lubricant stock, according to The Auto Wire. EIA data showed the gasoline crack spread sitting roughly a dollar per gallon higher than where it stood at the same point in 2025, a gap that has squeezed base oil availability and pushed its price upward.
Regulatory and licensing costs add a separate layer of expense. The Kirkland 5W-30 displays the dexos1 Gen 3 certification, GM's proprietary specification, and earning that mark is not free — manufacturers must put their formulation through GM's independent testing protocol and obtain a license from the automaker, paying separately for each product and each unit sold, according to The Auto Wire. Layered on top of that is an industry-wide burden: when the API SP category took effect around 2020, it introduced seven additional laboratory tests with no equivalent in the previous standard, among them a procedure targeting low-speed pre-ignition, the knock-like detonation problem **** ociated with modern turbocharged, direct-injection engines.
The supply squeeze is unfolding against a backdrop of a worsening global oil deficit. The International Energy Agency cut its 2026 global oil supply forecast to 102 million barrels per day in August, projecting a deficit of 1.8 million barrels per day in the third quarter — more than double its prior estimate. **** ulative global inventory draws since the start of the U.S.-Iran conflict have reached more than 500 million barrels, and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said last week that the cushions that had softened earlier price increases have been exhausted. U.S. diesel prices crossed $6 per gallon for the first time, sitting at $6.06 as of Monday, an 8-cent increase from Sunday and 21 cents above week-earlier levels, according to AAA.
#barrels #wire
That 10-quart case — two 5-quart bottles, enough for a typical V6 or V8 oil change — has jumped to $57.99, compared with the roughly $30 price members had grown accustomed to paying, according to The Drive. Stores are capping purchases at two units per customer per week. The retailer has also imposed a five-per-member limit on Mobil 1, with six quarts of that brand running $44.
The rationing reflects pressure from multiple directions. The connection to fuel prices runs through the refinery: base oil shares its crude-oil origins with gasoline and diesel, so when margins on finished fuel are strong, refiners have a financial reason to favor fuel production over lubricant stock, according to The Auto Wire. EIA data showed the gasoline crack spread sitting roughly a dollar per gallon higher than where it stood at the same point in 2025, a gap that has squeezed base oil availability and pushed its price upward.
Regulatory and licensing costs add a separate layer of expense. The Kirkland 5W-30 displays the dexos1 Gen 3 certification, GM's proprietary specification, and earning that mark is not free — manufacturers must put their formulation through GM's independent testing protocol and obtain a license from the automaker, paying separately for each product and each unit sold, according to The Auto Wire. Layered on top of that is an industry-wide burden: when the API SP category took effect around 2020, it introduced seven additional laboratory tests with no equivalent in the previous standard, among them a procedure targeting low-speed pre-ignition, the knock-like detonation problem **** ociated with modern turbocharged, direct-injection engines.
The supply squeeze is unfolding against a backdrop of a worsening global oil deficit. The International Energy Agency cut its 2026 global oil supply forecast to 102 million barrels per day in August, projecting a deficit of 1.8 million barrels per day in the third quarter — more than double its prior estimate. **** ulative global inventory draws since the start of the U.S.-Iran conflict have reached more than 500 million barrels, and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said last week that the cushions that had softened earlier price increases have been exhausted. U.S. diesel prices crossed $6 per gallon for the first time, sitting at $6.06 as of Monday, an 8-cent increase from Sunday and 21 cents above week-earlier levels, according to AAA.
#barrels #wire
3 days ago
Private equity advisers are racing to leverage AI and automate the services they provide to fund managers and their investors. Law firms, such as Kirkland & Ellis, have been among the most active adopters.
The dominant name in private fund formation and sponsor-backed M&A, the firm rolled out its own AI platform in June, built with Palantir and designed to reshape the repetitive, boilerplate elements of fund formation work, such as drafting limited partnership agreements, closing investor commitments and conducting compliance.
Earlier this year, Kirkland reportedly earmarked $500 million to develop a proprietary AI tool over three to four years, no small sum even for a law firm that generated $10.6 billion in annual revenue last year.
Erica Berthou
Erica Berthou, a partner at Kirkland and a member of the firm's executive committee, recently spoke with PitchBook about how AI could reshape the practice of law—including how it will change the economics of legal work—and how the adoption of AI may affect practitioners, especially the young talent.
#kirkland #private
The dominant name in private fund formation and sponsor-backed M&A, the firm rolled out its own AI platform in June, built with Palantir and designed to reshape the repetitive, boilerplate elements of fund formation work, such as drafting limited partnership agreements, closing investor commitments and conducting compliance.
Earlier this year, Kirkland reportedly earmarked $500 million to develop a proprietary AI tool over three to four years, no small sum even for a law firm that generated $10.6 billion in annual revenue last year.
Erica Berthou
Erica Berthou, a partner at Kirkland and a member of the firm's executive committee, recently spoke with PitchBook about how AI could reshape the practice of law—including how it will change the economics of legal work—and how the adoption of AI may affect practitioners, especially the young talent.
#kirkland #private
3 days ago
ASPEN, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 03: Loreal Sarkisian attends the Aspen Snow Ball at The St. Regis Aspen Resort on February 03, 2024 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Tininenko/Getty Images for Children's Oncology Support Fund) Getty
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 01: USC **** istant track and field coach, and wife of Head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns, Loreal Smith, reacts prior to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 01, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Getty
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and wife, Loreal Sarkisian, have made it abundantly clear that the two appear to have reconciled. Back in 2024, the couple announced that they planned to file for divorce.
Yet, over the last year, Loreal has once again been a regular at Texas football games. Ahead of Texas' showdown against Ohio State in Week 2, Loreal revealed that her passion for fashion was recognized by ESPN among other outlets during the Longhorns' season opener.
Sarkisian's wife is balancing the start of the college football season with New York Fashion Week. Loreal grabbed attention for her stylish white dress during Texas' win over Texas State in the season opener.
#state #coach
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 01: USC **** istant track and field coach, and wife of Head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns, Loreal Smith, reacts prior to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 01, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Getty
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and wife, Loreal Sarkisian, have made it abundantly clear that the two appear to have reconciled. Back in 2024, the couple announced that they planned to file for divorce.
Yet, over the last year, Loreal has once again been a regular at Texas football games. Ahead of Texas' showdown against Ohio State in Week 2, Loreal revealed that her passion for fashion was recognized by ESPN among other outlets during the Longhorns' season opener.
Sarkisian's wife is balancing the start of the college football season with New York Fashion Week. Loreal grabbed attention for her stylish white dress during Texas' win over Texas State in the season opener.
#state #coach
9 days ago
Florida State football and SMU open conference play on Monday night with a Labor Day matchup from Doak Campbell Stadium, the first-ever meeting between the schools in Tallahassee.
For the second year in a row, the ACC will require schools to release availability reports before kickoff for all in-conference matchups. Below is the finalized report, updated from Friday, with Darryll Desir now being listed as doubtful and linebacker Blake Nichelson, who did not appear on any previous report, now listed as out.
In Saturday's update, wide receiver Tae'Shaun Gelsey and defensive back K.J. Kirkland were downgraded to doubtful.
On SMU's side, safeties Ahmaad Moses (recently granted a fifth year of eligibility) and Jaden Milliner-Jones are both now listed as out.
The final availability report will be updated at 5:30 on Monday.
#report #conference #Florida
For the second year in a row, the ACC will require schools to release availability reports before kickoff for all in-conference matchups. Below is the finalized report, updated from Friday, with Darryll Desir now being listed as doubtful and linebacker Blake Nichelson, who did not appear on any previous report, now listed as out.
In Saturday's update, wide receiver Tae'Shaun Gelsey and defensive back K.J. Kirkland were downgraded to doubtful.
On SMU's side, safeties Ahmaad Moses (recently granted a fifth year of eligibility) and Jaden Milliner-Jones are both now listed as out.
The final availability report will be updated at 5:30 on Monday.
#report #conference #Florida
13 days ago
Aaron Turner, Jonathan **** inga's agent, spoke about the contracts he and his client chose to take and ones they had turned down. **** inga's former teammate, Draymond Green, took issue with it.
Jonathan **** inga has signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a two-year, $13 million deal. The former Golden State Warriors man left money on the table in the process.
Kuminga's exit from the Warriors was less than ideal, but the team had offered him a 3-year, $75 million contract which he turned down. And his agent, Aaron Turner, recently addressed this in public.
Whatever decisions NBA stars and their agents make are entirely up to them. But Turner's comments made **** inga's earnings a larger conversation, something which Draymond Green doesn't like.
Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images
#turner #draymond #green #Warriors
Jonathan **** inga has signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a two-year, $13 million deal. The former Golden State Warriors man left money on the table in the process.
Kuminga's exit from the Warriors was less than ideal, but the team had offered him a 3-year, $75 million contract which he turned down. And his agent, Aaron Turner, recently addressed this in public.
Whatever decisions NBA stars and their agents make are entirely up to them. But Turner's comments made **** inga's earnings a larger conversation, something which Draymond Green doesn't like.
Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images
#turner #draymond #green #Warriors
21 days ago
ATLANTA, GA - MAY 06: Ozzie Albies #1 reacts with Raisel Iglesias #26 of the Atlanta Braves following the 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Truist Park on May 6, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Getty
Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias entered Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park with Atlanta leading 4-3 in the ninth inning.
Iglesias gave up a leadoff triple to Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, putting the tying run on third base.
The Braves right-hander proceeded to strike out first baseman Freddie Freeman and induce a Mookie Betts groundout, respectively. Iglesias intentionally walked Max Muncy before getting Tommy Edman to fly out to end the game.
Braves star second baseman Ozzie Albies commented on Iglesias' heroics after the game.
#getty
Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias entered Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park with Atlanta leading 4-3 in the ninth inning.
Iglesias gave up a leadoff triple to Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, putting the tying run on third base.
The Braves right-hander proceeded to strike out first baseman Freddie Freeman and induce a Mookie Betts groundout, respectively. Iglesias intentionally walked Max Muncy before getting Tommy Edman to fly out to end the game.
Braves star second baseman Ozzie Albies commented on Iglesias' heroics after the game.
#getty
26 days ago
Sean Payton may not have endorsed the recent scuffle that took place during the Denver Broncos' training camp, but he is using it as a teachable moment.
Payton had to watch as his star quarterback, Bo Nix, got into it with Nik Bonitto. Both players were held back, but it did catch a lot of media attention.
However, the longtime Broncos coach isn't ready to use the F-word to describe the situation yet… No, not that F-Word.
Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images
Speaking to reporters the next day, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton explained why he didn't want to call the situation between Bo Nix and Nik Bonitto a 'fight.'
#payton #Broncos #bonitto #situation
Payton had to watch as his star quarterback, Bo Nix, got into it with Nik Bonitto. Both players were held back, but it did catch a lot of media attention.
However, the longtime Broncos coach isn't ready to use the F-word to describe the situation yet… No, not that F-Word.
Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images
Speaking to reporters the next day, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton explained why he didn't want to call the situation between Bo Nix and Nik Bonitto a 'fight.'
#payton #Broncos #bonitto #situation
1 month ago
Worlds collided last month when the Tennessee ******* ans sideline mascot T-Rac hit it off with a real-life raccoon while on set photographing his new look.
Nashville's National Football League team first unveiled its new logo, uniform, and official colors in spring 2026, and a few months later, T-Rac's rebrand came. Instead of brown fur and bright blue eyes, he now has more realistic gray fur and a friendlier gaze. As part of the promo photoshoot that took place in July, the ******* ans extended an invite to Gizzard, one of the raccoons at Nashville-based wildlife rescue Vermin Sanctuary.
"Obviously she took the ******* ignment very seriously," Vermin Sanctuary founder Kara Kirkland said in a social media post. "Raccoons are Tennessee's state wild animal, and getting to pair Gizzard with a character that so many Tennesseans already know and love is such a special opportunity to get people excited about our native wildlife. We want people to learn how to peacefully coexist with their wild neighbors, what to do if they find a critter that might need help, and why the wild should remain in the wild."
Kirkland started the nonprofit rescue during the COVID-19 pandemic with the goal of taking in injured or orphaned animals, rehabilitating them, and releasing them back into nature in the proper manner. She specializes in raccoons, opossums, and other "misunderstood species," and since the start, she's saved dozens of animals across Tennessee.
Gizzard, T-Rac's newest friend, is working as an educational ambassador for the nonprofit, raising awareness about what to do if you encounter a wild animal that may need help.
#sanctuary
Nashville's National Football League team first unveiled its new logo, uniform, and official colors in spring 2026, and a few months later, T-Rac's rebrand came. Instead of brown fur and bright blue eyes, he now has more realistic gray fur and a friendlier gaze. As part of the promo photoshoot that took place in July, the ******* ans extended an invite to Gizzard, one of the raccoons at Nashville-based wildlife rescue Vermin Sanctuary.
"Obviously she took the ******* ignment very seriously," Vermin Sanctuary founder Kara Kirkland said in a social media post. "Raccoons are Tennessee's state wild animal, and getting to pair Gizzard with a character that so many Tennesseans already know and love is such a special opportunity to get people excited about our native wildlife. We want people to learn how to peacefully coexist with their wild neighbors, what to do if they find a critter that might need help, and why the wild should remain in the wild."
Kirkland started the nonprofit rescue during the COVID-19 pandemic with the goal of taking in injured or orphaned animals, rehabilitating them, and releasing them back into nature in the proper manner. She specializes in raccoons, opossums, and other "misunderstood species," and since the start, she's saved dozens of animals across Tennessee.
Gizzard, T-Rac's newest friend, is working as an educational ambassador for the nonprofit, raising awareness about what to do if you encounter a wild animal that may need help.
#sanctuary
1 month ago
Junior League Softball World Series schedule 2026: Scores, times, channels to watch every game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Kirkland, Washington, is about to spend a week at the center of the softball world.
The 2026 Junior League Softball World Series brings 10 teams to Everest Park for tournament play beginning Sunday, Aug. 2, and running through the championship game on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Host Washington D9 anchors Pool A alongside squads from Czechia, Michigan, Puerto Rico and North Carolina, while Pool B features teams from the Philippines, Canada, Pennsylvania, Texas and California.
The 10-team field plays round-robin within its pool before crossing over into a single-elimination bracket.
#softball #pool
Kirkland, Washington, is about to spend a week at the center of the softball world.
The 2026 Junior League Softball World Series brings 10 teams to Everest Park for tournament play beginning Sunday, Aug. 2, and running through the championship game on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Host Washington D9 anchors Pool A alongside squads from Czechia, Michigan, Puerto Rico and North Carolina, while Pool B features teams from the Philippines, Canada, Pennsylvania, Texas and California.
The 10-team field plays round-robin within its pool before crossing over into a single-elimination bracket.
#softball #pool
1 month ago
KIRKLAND, Wash. – All the West Suburban 14-Under softball team needed was an opportunity.
And twice with two outs, they capitalized.
With timely hitting and strong pitching, West Suburban defeated Asia-Pacific (Bacolod City, Philippines) 2-0 Wednesday at the Junior League Softball World Series at Everest Park.
"We knew coming in it was going to be a tight game," West Suburban manager Rick Roberts said. "... We grinded out enough at-bats to get it done."
The East Region representative out of Johnstown will face Hudsonville, Michigan, the winner of the Central Region, at 7 p.m. Thursday in the quarterfinals. West Suburban's lone loss was to the West Region (Palo Cedro, California) by a 2-0 decision Monday.
#asia
And twice with two outs, they capitalized.
With timely hitting and strong pitching, West Suburban defeated Asia-Pacific (Bacolod City, Philippines) 2-0 Wednesday at the Junior League Softball World Series at Everest Park.
"We knew coming in it was going to be a tight game," West Suburban manager Rick Roberts said. "... We grinded out enough at-bats to get it done."
The East Region representative out of Johnstown will face Hudsonville, Michigan, the winner of the Central Region, at 7 p.m. Thursday in the quarterfinals. West Suburban's lone loss was to the West Region (Palo Cedro, California) by a 2-0 decision Monday.
#asia
1 month ago
Junior League Softball World Series schedule 2026: Scores, times, channels to watch every game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Kirkland, Washington, is about to spend a week at the center of the softball world.
The 2026 Junior League Softball World Series brings 10 teams to Everest Park for tournament play beginning Sunday, Aug. 2, and running through the championship game on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Host Washington D9 anchors Pool A alongside squads from Czechia, Michigan, Puerto Rico and North Carolina, while Pool B features teams from the Philippines, Canada, Pennsylvania, Texas and California.
The 10-team field plays round-robin within its pool before crossing over into a single-elimination bracket.
#pool
Kirkland, Washington, is about to spend a week at the center of the softball world.
The 2026 Junior League Softball World Series brings 10 teams to Everest Park for tournament play beginning Sunday, Aug. 2, and running through the championship game on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Host Washington D9 anchors Pool A alongside squads from Czechia, Michigan, Puerto Rico and North Carolina, while Pool B features teams from the Philippines, Canada, Pennsylvania, Texas and California.
The 10-team field plays round-robin within its pool before crossing over into a single-elimination bracket.
#pool
1 month ago
Junior League Softball World Series schedule 2026: Scores, times, channels to watch every game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Kirkland, Washington, is about to spend a week at the center of the softball world.
The 2026 Junior League Softball World Series brings 10 teams to Everest Park for tournament play beginning Sunday, Aug. 2, and running through the championship game on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Host Washington D9 anchors Pool A alongside squads from Czechia, Michigan, Puerto Rico and North Carolina, while Pool B features teams from the Philippines, Canada, Pennsylvania, Texas and California.
The 10-team field plays round-robin within its pool before crossing over into a single-elimination bracket.
#junior
Kirkland, Washington, is about to spend a week at the center of the softball world.
The 2026 Junior League Softball World Series brings 10 teams to Everest Park for tournament play beginning Sunday, Aug. 2, and running through the championship game on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Host Washington D9 anchors Pool A alongside squads from Czechia, Michigan, Puerto Rico and North Carolina, while Pool B features teams from the Philippines, Canada, Pennsylvania, Texas and California.
The 10-team field plays round-robin within its pool before crossing over into a single-elimination bracket.
#junior
1 month ago
Junior League Softball World Series schedule 2026: Scores, times, channels to watch every game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Kirkland, Washington, is about to spend a week at the center of the softball world.
The 2026 Junior League Softball World Series brings 10 teams to Everest Park for tournament play beginning Sunday, Aug. 2, and running through the championship game on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Host Washington D9 anchors Pool A alongside squads from Czechia, Michigan, Puerto Rico and North Carolina, while Pool B features teams from the Philippines, Canada, Pennsylvania, Texas and California.
The 10-team field plays round-robin within its pool before crossing over into a single-elimination bracket.
#junior #teams
Kirkland, Washington, is about to spend a week at the center of the softball world.
The 2026 Junior League Softball World Series brings 10 teams to Everest Park for tournament play beginning Sunday, Aug. 2, and running through the championship game on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Host Washington D9 anchors Pool A alongside squads from Czechia, Michigan, Puerto Rico and North Carolina, while Pool B features teams from the Philippines, Canada, Pennsylvania, Texas and California.
The 10-team field plays round-robin within its pool before crossing over into a single-elimination bracket.
#junior #teams
1 month ago
Junior League Softball World Series schedule 2026: Scores, times, channels to watch every game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Kirkland, Washington, is about to spend a week at the center of the softball world.
The 2026 Junior League Softball World Series brings 10 teams to Everest Park for tournament play beginning Sunday, Aug. 2, and running through the championship game on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Host Washington D9 anchors Pool A alongside squads from Czechia, Michigan, Puerto Rico and North Carolina, while Pool B features teams from the Philippines, Canada, Pennsylvania, Texas and California.
The 10-team field plays round-robin within its pool before crossing over into a single-elimination bracket.
#World #junior #league #washington
Kirkland, Washington, is about to spend a week at the center of the softball world.
The 2026 Junior League Softball World Series brings 10 teams to Everest Park for tournament play beginning Sunday, Aug. 2, and running through the championship game on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Host Washington D9 anchors Pool A alongside squads from Czechia, Michigan, Puerto Rico and North Carolina, while Pool B features teams from the Philippines, Canada, Pennsylvania, Texas and California.
The 10-team field plays round-robin within its pool before crossing over into a single-elimination bracket.
#World #junior #league #washington
2 months ago
WINDBER, Pa. – With the West Suburban 12-Under team winning the 2025 Little League Softball World Series, seven members of the squad moved up to the next age level.
Stars Reagan Bills and Adalyn Hines from the 2025 world championship team made a successful transition to the 14-Under level. This year's 14U squad is 12-0 in the postseason after winning four games, three by shutout, at the East Region Tournament.
West Suburban begins play in the Junior League Softball World Series at 4 p.m. Sunday against Canada in Kirkland, Washington.
Many talented players vied to make the 14U team, but only 12 were chosen. Those dozen advanced through the district, section, state and regional tournaments unscathed thanks to a very competitive league overall.
"We had 20 good girls," West Suburban 14U manager Rick Roberts said. "To get down to the final 12, it's not easy because you're looking at 15 or 16.
#west #suburban #World #team
Stars Reagan Bills and Adalyn Hines from the 2025 world championship team made a successful transition to the 14-Under level. This year's 14U squad is 12-0 in the postseason after winning four games, three by shutout, at the East Region Tournament.
West Suburban begins play in the Junior League Softball World Series at 4 p.m. Sunday against Canada in Kirkland, Washington.
Many talented players vied to make the 14U team, but only 12 were chosen. Those dozen advanced through the district, section, state and regional tournaments unscathed thanks to a very competitive league overall.
"We had 20 good girls," West Suburban 14U manager Rick Roberts said. "To get down to the final 12, it's not easy because you're looking at 15 or 16.
#west #suburban #World #team
2 months ago
Ashlynd Barker has a different feeling about Florida State football heading into the 2026 season.
The standout safety is in his third year with the program, and despite a record of 7-17 over the last two seasons and increased pressure, he feels the Seminoles have the chance to be "super good" this season.
Barker acknowledged it's early in preseason practice, but his belief is based on what he felt was a strong offseason and a lack of egos on the team.
"I was talking to K.J. (Kirkland) on the sidelines after we got off the field from a drive. I was saying, "We are going to be super good," Barker said after the first preseason practice.
"It's the first day I know, everyone can say that. I don't know why, but I just feel like there is something about this time. The main thing is there are no egos. You can say something to someone, and they won't talk back."
#season #good
The standout safety is in his third year with the program, and despite a record of 7-17 over the last two seasons and increased pressure, he feels the Seminoles have the chance to be "super good" this season.
Barker acknowledged it's early in preseason practice, but his belief is based on what he felt was a strong offseason and a lack of egos on the team.
"I was talking to K.J. (Kirkland) on the sidelines after we got off the field from a drive. I was saying, "We are going to be super good," Barker said after the first preseason practice.
"It's the first day I know, everyone can say that. I don't know why, but I just feel like there is something about this time. The main thing is there are no egos. You can say something to someone, and they won't talk back."
#season #good
3 months ago
With many households still feeling stretched with higher prices, Costco Wholesale (COST) just lowered the price tags on some of its top Kirkland Signature products. In an attempt to alleviate price strain, the company said four items would see price cuts between $1 and $10. These items are Kirkland Signature Crispy Wings (dropped from $16.99 to $14.99), Kirkland Signature Milk Chocolate Almonds (dropped from $19.99 to $18.99), Kirkland Signature golf **** (dropped from $32.99 to $29.99), and Kirkland Signature king-size sheets (dropped from $89.99 to $79.99).
While these small price cuts on items won't transform budgets overnight, they can help American consumers who are already feeling inflationary pressures. After all, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was up by 0.5% in May, sending the annual inflation rate to 4.2% compared to the 3.8% reported in April. According to a CNN poll, 76% of Americans also say that cost of living is a major concern.
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While these small price cuts on items won't transform budgets overnight, they can help American consumers who are already feeling inflationary pressures. After all, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was up by 0.5% in May, sending the annual inflation rate to 4.2% compared to the 3.8% reported in April. According to a CNN poll, 76% of Americans also say that cost of living is a major concern.
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