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Journey Homes offers comfortable, affordable new homes in many communities throughout Northern Colorado. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Colorado with recreational access to parks, hiking, skiing, and lakes, our communities offer a great place to live at a price you can afford. Our new homes are ideal for everyone and for those relocating to Colorado.

Our experienced sales team will help you find the perfect home that fits your needs and exceeds your expectations. 

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Welcome to Ravina, Windsor's newest neighborhood.  Impressive Golf Courses, fantastic schools, and beautiful outdoor recreation at your fingertips. Lets not forget all the shopping and local eats. Close to Loveland, Fort Collins, and Greeley! All wrapped up in a picturesque country setting, you will want to call Ravina your new home!

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Welcome Home to Northridge Trails. Enjoy a perfect blend of community and privacy, with easy access to parks, schools, and shopping, making these homes an ideal choice for families seeking a comfortable and vibrant living experience in this flourishing West Greeley neighborhood.

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Welcome Home to Northridge Trails Townhomes. Introducing the latest addition to the sought-after West Greeley location—a collection of contemporary townhomes in the perfect location. Nestled within this thriving community, these townhomes offer an unparalleled blend of convenience and tranquility. Embrace the ease of low-maintenance living without compromising on space or comfort. This prime location provides easy access to amenities, entertainment, and outdoor adventures, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a dynamic yet relaxed lifestyle in the heart of West Greeley.

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Work for one of the largest Home Health and Hospice companies in the State of Illinois. JourneyCare is dedicated to your personal and professional growth through management training, and employee appreciation. We also give back to the community by helping homebound persons remain in their home by providing short term financial assistance and locating community services. At JourneyCare, you will work for a top rated Healthcare agency in the State of Illinois where your career development is truly our top priority.

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We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law. We are a drug free employer.

Our benefits are unlike many companies in our industry.

Our benefits are unlike many companies in our industry. Ambercare offers a retirement (401K) plan. We care about your overall health through our comprehensive and personalized benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and a variety of additional voluntary benefits.

We are deeply invested in your career and professional development through leadership training.

JourneyCare believes that employees should have opportunities to enjoy time away from work to help balance their lives. For this reason, we provide a PTO plan that you begin to accumulate after your very first day of hire!

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Temporary Development Associate

Full-time - fort worth, tx posted: 04/19/2024.

The Temporary Development Associate will provide support to the Development department

Mental Health Peer Specialist - Safe Haven

Full-time - fort worth, tx posted: 04/17/2024.

Work closely with participants to support their efforts in obtaining affordable, sustainable housing in order to overcome mental health issues and challenges faced within homelessness. Provide individualized assistance to participants in each phase of the FIRE/ Shallow Subsidies Program in order to obtain and sustain housing.

Journey Home Guide - Quail Trail

Full-time - fort worth, tx posted: 04/11/2024.

Responsible for case management activities for residents residing at Quail Trail with the primary goals of maintaining housing and mainstream benefits along with increasing income and self-sufficiency.  Case management includes providing information and referrals, life skills training, and long term goal planning with residents.

Vice President of Housing Services

Full-time - fort worth, tx posted: 04/04/2024.

The Vice President of Housing Services reports directly to the CEO and is a member of the senior leadership team and has responsibility for the growth and development of the housing department.

Journey Home Advocate - Safe Haven

Full-time - fort worth, tx posted: 03/20/2024.

The Journey Home Advocate will be responsible for maintaining front desk including answering and appropriately routing all guests into the building including phone screenings for potential new guests.

Journey Home Program Manager - Family Services

Full-time - fort worth, tx posted: 03/13/2024.

Responsible for supervising all aspects of the Family Services shelter, including case management, intake, service plan and their implementation, and guest discharge with the primary goal of rapidly exiting families to permanent housing.

Mental Health Peer Specialist - FIRE

Full-time - fort worth, tx posted: 03/11/2024.

Work closely with participants to support their efforts in obtaining affordable, sustainable housing in order to overcome mental health issues and challenges faced within homelessness.

Journey Home Guide - Housing Services

Full-time - fort worth, tx posted: 02/21/2024.

Responsible for case management activities for guests with the primary goals of maintaining housing and mainstream benefits along with increasing income and self-sufficiency

Journey Home Guide – Rapid Exit Program

Responsible for rapid exit activities with the primary goal of gaining income or increasing income and rapidly exiting from the homeless system to stable housing.

Journey Home Advocate – Men’s Shelter

Full-time - fort worth, tx posted: 02/05/2024.

Responsible for maintaining front desk including answering and appropriately routing all guests into the building including phone screenings for potential new guests.

Journey Home Guide – Karl Travis Center

Responsible for case management activities for guests with the primary goal of finding a viable, long term housing option. Case management includes providing information and referrals, life skills training, and long term goal planning with guests.

Outreach Journey Home Guide – True Worth Place

Full-time - fort worth, tx posted: 01/18/2024.

Responsible for outreach case management activities for guests who are using the True Worth Place plaza, waiting in line, and spending time along streets around the facility with the primary goal of finding viable, long term housing options.

Journey Home Advocate - All Departments

Full-time - fort worth, tx posted: 01/09/2024.

Responsible for maintaining front desk including answering and appropriately routing all guests into the building including phone screenings for potential new guests

Facilities Caretaker

Responsible for maintaining a clean and inviting atmosphere for all guests, visitors, and staff in all Presbyterian Night Shelter buildings and on surrounding campus.

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Journey Home will support unsheltered individuals by providing a safe residence; building support networks; and obtaining safe, adequate, and permanent housing.

Journey Home is a network hub of collaborative community partners who provide unsheltered individuals and those at risk of becoming unsheltered with the opportunity to access resources and support (for example: mental health, substance abuse prevention, job training, financial literacy) that will lead to sustained safe, adequate, and permanent housing.

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Journey Home is designed to provide a safe place for unsheltered persons to reside as they are connected to supportive services. Our clients have access to resources such as employment, mental health services and supplemental. Check us out here.

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Our Journey Home Shelter, First Presbyterian Church and other social service organizations have partnered to provide health and social resources to all members of our community . Learn more here.

Journey Home takes donations of furniture, household goods, hygiene items, etc. and gives them out FREE to homeless, persons at risk of homelessness, those that are being rehoused, and any of our community members . Take a look here.

Arbor Homes recognized as a Top Workplaces 2023 by Energage and the Indianapolis Star

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building great homes & leaders like you

You are a wonderfully skilled and unique individual with so much to offer and we welcome you to find your place in our growing family. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a college intern discovering their raw talents or somewhere in between, there are opportunities to make an impact here. Each role, in the field or within the walls of an Arbor office, is vital to helping family's achieve their dreams. Be a part of the Arbor Homes long-standing mission to build great neighborhoods and homes for people to celebrate life. 28 years and counting. Keep reading to find out more!

Find Your Place

Purchasing administrator.

About the Role: Arbor & Elite Homes is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join our team located in Louisville, KY.  This position will assist the procurement initiatives of our Purchasing and Productio...

Construction Superintendent

About The Role: As a Construction Superintendent, you’ll be responsible for the quality construction of our customers’ homes. You will oversee the entire home building process and manage millions in spending ...

Your Journey

After submitting an application for an open position, you will receive a confirmation email and your application will move into the review process. Thank you for applying!

If your skills and experience meet the requirements for the position, our Talent Acquisition Specialist will reach out to schedule a phone screening.

Next we will schedule in-person interviews with applicants who will move forward in the journey.

Once we've chosen the best candidate for the position, we will reach out with an offer of employment. At this time all interviewed candidates will be notified.

Come Out & Play

From our epic Holiday Parties and golf outings to parking lot socials, quarterly fitness allowances, and community volunteer opportunities, there is always something to look forward to around here! And its not just about our teammates, but their families as well--that's why they can bring them along to the next family outing! A good balance between hard work and healthy play is what we strive to achieve, and we hope that if you join us, you will soon discover how rewarding and fulfilling that balance can be.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Joining the Arbor Family means opportunities for learning and development abound. Our internal LEADership Academy was designed to provide opportunities for all team members in every position. Self-awareness, conflict management, and communication are just a few of many core skills that are weaved into the curriculum for these classes. The concepts learned are transferrable to all aspects of life; meaning, the learnings gained not only help our teammates be better colleagues and managers but also better mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, friends, and community members.

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What happens outside these walls is more important then what happens within them. Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support a healthy work/life balance so you an live your life to the fullest.

Arbor Homes cares about the health of its teammates and that's why, in addition to traditional benefits we also include programs for Physical Fitness, Mental Wellness, Volunteer Opportunities and Parental Leave. Arbor Homes provides Health, Dental & Vision Insurance along with Life coverage, supplemental accident, critical illness and hospitalization plans so you can feel secure knowing you're covered for life's events.

Growing and learning are an important part of life and that's why Arbor Homes offers multiple programs to support its teammates. From matching 401k contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts to Tuition Reimbursement and our internal Leadership Academy, we want you to plant your roots on a strong foundation and flourish!

We know there's a lot more to our teammates lives taking place outside our buildings--and we love it! Arbor Homes offers a generous PTO program so you can spend quality time with the people you care most about. Not all of your memorable moments need to happen on PTO though--we also have annual family outings so we can enjoy life together!

Thank you for taking the time to consider joining the Arbor Family. We'd love to continue adding leaves to our family tree, and we appreciate you stopping by to learn more. We know that time is valuable, and the fact you spent it here learning a little more about us is truly appreciated. If Arbor is where you'd like to plant your roots, please contact our team. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Leading the Effort to End Homelessness in the Capital Region of Connecticut

At Journey Home, we believe that everyone deserves to feel the comfort and safety of home.

Homelessness is a complicated and expensive social problem.

Without coordinating all available programs and services:.

• Responses are siloed
• Efforts get duplicated
• Dollars are wasted

Journey Home coordinates the Capital Region’s system for ending homelessness. We guide the efforts between service providers, government agencies, businesses, and local communities to achieve enduring, systemic change.

How You Can Help Us End Homelessness in the Capital Region of Connecticut

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How Journey Home is Making a Difference

Our mission is to ensure a home for all.

We’ve spent more than a decade committed to ending homelessness in Connecticut’s Capital region by applying sustainable solutions to the barriers that create cycles of homelessness.

Every day, we work to:

• Prevent as many people as possible from losing their housing
• Increase the speed at which we find housing for anyone who is already experiencing homelessness
• Help folks move into their homes and provide the furnishings and services they need to never become homeless again

Richard Buckminster Fuller says, “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”

For Connecticut, that new model is the Coordinated Access Network, a way for people who are experiencing homelessness to access housing and support services in a standardized and organized way. It involves having clear protocols, assessment tools, and agreed-upon priorities within the community that serves homeless individuals.

“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”

–Richard Buckminster Fuller

The Results (So Far)

Decrease in the number of people experiencing chronic homelessness since 2015, journey home mission: our mission is to ensure a home for all..

We believe the most powerful way to do this is collectively - by working together with service providers, elected officials, businesses and local communities to end homelessness in the Capital region of Connecticut. We will build partnerships, advance innovative solutions and achieve enduring, systemic change.

Journey Home

PO Box 260727 Hartford, CT 06126

860-808-0336

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Melanie M. D’Andrea

Melanie M. D’Andrea, 70, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly, Thursday, April 18, 2024 at home. Born on December 23, 1953 in Silver Creek, NY, the daughter of the late Bernard and Estelle (Brzyski) Winkler.

Melanie’s journey in healthcare began after graduating from Dunkirk High School and pursuing her passion by attending nursing school to become a Registered Nurse. Throughout her career, she worked at various hospitals across the United States, spreading care and comfort to countless patients in various hospitals.

Beyond her professional life, Melanie cherished moments spent with loved ones. She had a special fondness for creating Christmas cookies each year, bringing joy to those around her.

Melanie will be remembered for her warm personality and thoughtful nature. She was known for her generosity, wisdom, and strong sense of empathy. Melanie had a special gift for listening intently and providing sage advice to those in need. Her presence meant the world to many individuals who found comfort in her caring words and actions.

Melanie had a diverse set of hobbies and interests that brought her happiness – from listening to Classic Rock music and attending concerts to finding solace in beach walks while listening to the calming waves. Her love for arts and crafts, solving puzzles, and caring for her beloved pets – French Bulldogs Tootsie and Ziggy, cat Callie, and Cockatiel Big Ben – highlighted her caring and gentle spirit.

She is survived by her son William Boyd; sisters Christine Woodbury and Annie O’Sullivan; niece Alicia O’Sullivan; as well as numerous other family members and friends who will cherish her memory.

Melanie is preceded in death by her parents Bernard and Estelle (Brzyski) Winkler.

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Secrets, enemies, and trash? Sounds like a job for a hermit crab!

The ocean can be cray—especially when you’re a hermit crab!

As Kril the hermit crab, you’ll embark on a journey through a crumbling underwater world to buy back your repossessed shell. But beware, danger lurks behind every rock and cranny. In this souls like adventure, find and wear trash as your temporary protective shell to withstand attacks from enemies many times your size.

Can you get your true shell back and discover the dark secrets behind the polluted ocean?

Trash or treasure?

In this undersea society, trash is not only a way of life, but a valuable resource used for everything from fashion to firearms. But with the presence of trash comes the Gunk, a mysterious infection that could spell doom for the entire ocean.

Learn from nature

As you explore the ocean, you'll gain a variety of Umami Techniques—powerful attacks learned from the denizens of the seas. Punch your enemies with the overwhelming might of a Mantis Shrimp, ensnare them with the horrifying Bobbit Worm, and much more.

Unexplored depths

Fight your way through kelp forests, coral reefs, sandcastle cities, and even the unfathomable darkness of the deep-sea trenches, all in the name of getting back your prized shell.

Play at your own pace

Designed to be an approachable experience for newer soulslike players as well as provide a challenge for hardcore fans, Another Crab's Treasure offers something for any skill level or time commitment. Assist options are provided for those seeking a less challenging experience, while gluttons for punishment can use those same options to make the game even harder!

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Harnessing the sun: navigating solar for homes in pennsylvania.

As the push for sustainable energy gains momentum, many homeowners in Pennsylvania are considering harnessing the power of the sun through solar panel installation. However, before embarking on this eco-friendly journey, you should do your research and decide if solar is right for you and your home. Not every home will benefit from solar power in the same way. Here’s a brief overview of some things to consider before contacting companies for a solar panel quote.

Pennsylvania Rebates for Home Solar Installation

The first question on everyone’s mind when it comes to solar is the cost. Time and time again, homeowners routinely find themselves asking how much do solar panels cost , and the answer might surprise you.

One of the key incentives for homeowners in Pennsylvania to go solar is the availability of rebates. The state offers various financial incentives to promote the adoption of solar energy. One such initiative is the Pennsylvania Sunshine Solar Program, which provides rebates for residential solar installations. The program aims to make solar power more accessible by offering financial assistance to offset the initial costs.

To qualify for these rebates, homeowners must adhere to specific guidelines set by the program. Typically, these guidelines involve using approved solar installers and equipment, ensuring the system meets certain performance standards, and complying with local building codes. The rebates, which can significantly reduce the overall cost of installation, serve as a tangible benefit for those looking to make the switch to solar energy.

The Pros and Cons of Solar Panels

As with any project, there are pros and cons to solar panels that many homeowners may not have considered. Understanding these advantages and disadvantages is crucial for homeowners considering solar installations. While the long-term benefits can be substantial, it’s essential to weigh them against the initial investment and potential drawbacks.

• Reduced Energy Bills: One of the most significant advantages of solar panels is the potential for substantial savings on energy bills. Solar systems generate electricity, allowing homeowners to rely less on traditional power sources.
• Environmental Benefits: Solar energy is a clean and renewable resource, contributing to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact.
• Increased Home Value: Homes equipped with solar panels often have higher resale values, as eco-friendly features are increasingly attractive to buyers.
• High Initial Costs: While rebates can mitigate some expenses, the upfront cost of purchasing and installing solar panels can be a significant barrier for many homeowners.
• Weather Dependency: Solar panels depend on sunlight to generate electricity, meaning their efficiency is affected by weather conditions. Cloudy days or extended periods of rain can limit energy production.
• Aesthetic Concerns: Some homeowners may find solar panels unattractive or disruptive to the overall appearance of their homes.

Homeowners that Should Not Consider Solar Panel Installation

In addition to the pros and cons of solar, some homeowners might be better off sticking with grid power and avoiding solar altogether. If one of the following categories sounds familiar, you might want to put off solar for the foreseeable future.

• Homeowners with Short-Term Residency – If you plan to move within a few years, the long-term benefits of solar panels may not justify the upfront costs. It’s essential to consider the payback period and ensure you’ll stay in your home long enough to recoup your investment.
• Shaded Properties – Homes surrounded by tall trees or buildings that cast shadows on the roof may not receive sufficient sunlight for effective solar energy production. In such cases, the installation may not be as efficient, making it a less appealing option.
• Financial Constraints – While rebates and incentives can alleviate some financial burdens, homeowners facing severe financial constraints may find it challenging to cover the initial costs of solar panel installation.

In short, Pennsylvania’s solar laws and regulations provide a supportive framework for homeowners interested in embracing solar energy. With rebates and incentives available, the financial burden can be significantly reduced. However, it’s crucial for homeowners to carefully evaluate the pros and cons of solar panels and consider their individual circumstances before making the commitment to harness the sun’s power for their homes.

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Prototype to pro: Graham Barton’s journey from Duke Dirt Devil to Buc

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TAMPA — Graham Barton admits the name he suggested for the Duke offensive line may not have been the best.

It was an alliterative nod to the team mascot with enough grit befitting of the position group. However ...

“Everyone is throwing out names and nothing is really sticking and then I was trying to get things that (were alliterative) and I said Dirt Devils and everyone booed it (and) made fun of me because it’s a vacuum,” said Barton, laughing. “It’s like, ‘So what does that mean? We suck?’ ”

Far from it. Barton and his fellow offensive linemen eventually embraced their life of grime and the name stuck like grass to a facemask.

“By the end of the year, us and the quarterback room all have Dirt Devil T-shirts,” he said. “In all seriousness, we just had such a great position room and that identity was all about toughness and grit and playing through hard stuff. We had guys go in and out of the rotation with injury and just people battling and finishing every play, finishing through the whistle, playing with violence.

“That was just who we were at Duke — what we decided we were going to play each snap with. The Dirt Devil name kind of just encompassed all of that. (It was) a fun identity, but really spoke to who we were as a unit.”

On Friday, Barton arrived at the Bucs training facility looking clean in his light blue collared shirt and navy suit.

The first-round pick was greeted in the atrium of the facility by nearly every staff member after arriving from his hometown of Nashville. He led a cheer of “Tampa!” followed by the familiar response of “Bay!”

“He fits the prototype of what we’re looking for — big, fast, and strong,” coach Todd Bowles said. “... We’ve got a lot more beef in the middle where we can beef up and kind of keep people off the quarterback from coming up the gut. He’s a guy we sought highly coming into the draft and he kind of came to us, so we were ecstatic to have him.”

Barton, who played left tackle his last three seasons at Duke, was the center of attention and will soon be competing at center as the presumptive successor to Robert Hainsey.

Halfway through the 2023 season, Bowles and general manager Jason Licht agreed that the Bucs needed to get bigger on the interior offensive line and provide more push for the run game and protection for quarterback Baker Mayfield.

This was Barton’s first trip to Tampa Bay but his journey to the NFL was predictable when he was a freshman for the Ravenwood High School Raptors in Brentwood, Tennessee, a suburb of Nashville.

“I coached for 10 years and was the head coach for four years and Graham was always the most mature high school football player — and I’d go farther and say the most mature high school student — I ever came across,” said Matt Daniels, Barton’s coach for four seasons at Ravenwood.

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“When you sat and talked to him, you felt like you were talking to someone seven or eight years older. To me, that’s kind of why we all were like, ‘Yeah, he could be special in terms of the NFL one day,’ because a lot of people have that physical piece, but they don’t have that other side.

“He would hang out in the coaches’ office after practice and talk about practice and talk about the game coming up that week and being a part of game plans. It was different, you know? And of course, other people saw that. This culture of not only building relationships with the coaches, but then he would have other buddies stay with him and we’d hang out and talk. He was big on helping us build our culture and being a really, really tight-knit group.”

Barton was an outstanding athlete who played lacrosse until he stopped his junior year to concentrate on football.

He mostly played left tackle, except for one memorable rep at defensive tackle to preserve a win against Pulaski (Arkansas) Academy his senior year.

“Somebody told him to go in on defense and he wasn’t within earshot,” Daniels said. “So he ended up sprinting onto the field. They’re going through their cadence, they’re about to snap the football, and he did not stop. He was in a full spring and, you know, he ran a sub-5.0 40-yard dash.

“So he’s in a full sprint and as the ball is snapped, he put a swim move on the center and flushed the quarterback immediately, and I think he wound up sharing a sack with one of our edge rushers and that was basically the game. It was fourth down and he was just cracking up coming off the field.”

Ravenwood finished 13-2 in Barton’s senior year, losing the state championship game.

Unbelievably, he didn’t receive an offer to play Division I football coming out of high school. It took impressing Duke coaches at their summer camp to earn one.

But Barton arrived at the campus in Durham, North Carolina, during the 2020 summer of COVID-19.

It was tough managing the isolation of having to be somewhat quarantined in dorms while waiting to see when his freshman season would begin.

“His goal has been to play in the NFL and a lot of people say that,” said former Duke offensive line coach Greg Frey, who is now at Tulsa. “... This is a guy who took coaching and took a tough situation (COVID shutdown) and continued to just grind and go after it and lift. He was in the weight room on his own. He’d come in and get extra lifts in. ... It was just incredible determination and discipline towards what he wanted to be.”

As former Alabama head coach Nick Saban said on ESPN during Thursday’s draft coverage, Barton could have taken name, image and likeness (NIL) money elsewhere and gotten into the transfer portal. But he loved Duke, where he majored in public policy.

“I’ll never forget when he committed to Duke,” Frey said. “He said, ‘I was standing on the roof of one of the buildings talking to coach (David) Cutcliffe’ and said he just knew that’s where he was committing. He said he just had that gut feeling. He felt that culture, and I know he will feel his way as a rookie, but he’s going to want to help drive that culture in Tampa.”

A letter from @grahambarton53 's parents pic.twitter.com/iaabTa06Wi — Duke Football (@DukeFOOTBALL) April 26, 2024

Shortly after the Bucs took Barton with the 26th overall pick, his mother Heather and father Phillip released a video documenting their son’s journey from a multi-sport athlete as a kid to the NFL.

“About the time Graham turned 3, he learned to navigate the DVR, re-watching college football games over and over,” his father said. “Later, we asked Graham what he liked most about watching football and he thought for a minute and replied, ‘the tackling.’ ”

The video ends with his parents encouraging him to follow his dreams.

“It definitely brings the emotions out,” Barton said. “My parents have been there every step of the way. They’ve taken me to practice, they’ve signed me up for every different sport, (they’ve) pushed me, fed me, they’ve been a huge part of this process, and I wouldn’t be anywhere near here without them. So, just to hear them share that message and how proud they are — it’s just a special moment for the family, for sure.”

Not a bad journey for a Dirt Devil.

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The winner of a John Deere competition will help launch TikTok channel

The venerable agriculture equipment company has launched a campaign to find the next Chief Tractor Officer, whose main job will be to create social media content to reach younger consumers.

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Good morning. I'm Michel Martin. John Deere, the venerable agriculture equipment company, is looking for some main-character Gen Z energy. They've launched a campaign to find their next chief tractor officer, whose main job will be to - and this is a quote - "create face-melting social media content that shows all the incredible and unexpected ways farming and construction work hits different." The gig comes with a face-melting salary close to $200,000. It's MORNING EDITION.

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Knuckles ending explained: knuckles’ journey & sonic 3 set-up.

The six episodes of the Knuckles spin-off show are now streaming on Paramount+, complete with an action-packed ending setting up Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Knuckles season 1.

• Knuckles' journey with Wade Whipple establishes Earth as a home for the Echidna warrior, finding a sense of belonging on the planet.
• Knuckles' villains, G.U.N. agents and The Buyer, set up a thrilling showdown that ends with Knuckles defeating them and finding peace.
• Wade Whipple's transformation into a braver character and ally hints at exciting developments for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, setting the stage for new adventures.

Knuckles is a spin-off of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 , with the six episodes on Paramount+ ending the show in an action-packed fashion. Since Sonic 2 's release in April 2022, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 's story has been highly anticipated. In order to make the wait for the third installment slightly easier, Paramount has crafted a spin-off TV show centered around Knuckles , telling a solo story about the Echidna warrior.

Knuckles ' voice cast sees Idris Elba return as the titular character, while Adam Pally leads the human cast as the returning Wade Whipple from the Sonic the Hedgehog movies. While many will question how much Sonic and Tails are in Knuckles , the show solidifies itself as a Knuckles-centric storyline. Journeying across the United States to train Wade in the ways of an Echidna warrior, Knuckles ' ending is suitably action-packed , expectedly hilarious, and even features some elements that set up the story of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 .

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will release in theaters on December 20, 2024.

Why Knuckles’ Journey With Wade Whipple Was Important

Knuckles' adventure with wade is a story about finding a home..

By the time of Knuckles ' ending, the titular Echidna and Wade Whipple had traveled to Reno, won a bowling tournament, and defeated the G.U.N. agents pursuing them. Concerning what the point of this journey was, it was to establish Earth as a home for Knuckles. After Sonic the Hedgehog 2 , it became clear that Tails and Sonic have acclimatized to Earth well. Knuckles quickly established that this was the opposite for him, with the warrior struggling to adapt to the more peaceful ways of everyday life on Earth.

Knuckles finally accepted Earth as somewhere he could live rather than begrudgingly stay to watch over the Master Emerald.

Similarly, a big part of Knuckles' story is that he is without a family after his tribe was destroyed. That said, through Knuckles' journey with Wade, he came to accept that Earth could be his home. Through his newfound friendship with Wade, his connection to Wade's family, the people he met, and the places he saw throughout the show's six episodes, Knuckles finally accepted Earth as somewhere he could live rather than begrudgingly stay to watch over the Master Emerald.

Knuckles Villains Explained: Who Are The G.U.N. Agents & The Buyer?

Knuckles' antagonists are connected to the echidna, sonic, and doctor robotnik..

The three villains of Knuckles were introduced earlier in the show; two of the villains are G.U.N. agents who wish to track Knuckles down and sell him to the other of the show's villains, The Buyer. The G.U.N. agents are called Agent Willoughby and Agent Mason and are played by Ellie Taylor and Scott Mescudi respectively, while The Buyer is played by Game of Thrones alum Rory McCann. Concerning the two agents, they are tasked with capturing Knuckles, driven by the money they will be paid for this but also their disillusionment with G.U.N.

Willoughby and Mason are annoyed that G.U.N. began allowing aliens like Knuckles, Sonic, and Tales to live on Earth after supposedly being an agency that prevents such instances from occurring. McCann's aptly named Buyer is the one who will be paying the agents to capture Knuckles in a bid to steal the latter's power. By the time of Knuckles ' ending, The Buyer is revealed as a former lackey of Jim Carrey's Doctor Robotnik, desiring Knuckles' power to exact revenge on the aliens that caused him to lose his position as a G.U.N. agent.

What Happened To The G.U.N. Agents In Knuckles' Ending?

Knuckles' ending sees the g.u.n. agents and the buyer face off with the warrior..

In Knuckles ' ending, the titular Echidna is cornered by the G.U.N. agents. This leads to a lengthy action sequence in a hotel penthouse in Reno, in which Knuckles faces off against his enemies while Wade Whipple saves his family. Eventually, Knuckles uses the power of two rings to defeat Willoughby and Mason , sending the two to an unknown location. The agents are not seen again by the time of Knuckles' ending, proving that the Echidna defeated them once and for all.

Knuckles uses a giant globe-like structure atop a nearby building to crush The Buyer and his suit, ending the threat to Knuckles' life and allowing Knuckles ' ending to be a happy one.

However, Knuckles ' ending then has The Buyer ambush Knuckles as the two battle on the streets of Reno. Sporting a massive exoskeleton that runs off Knuckles' power via GUN experiments , The Buyer quickly overpowers the hero. Wade Whipple then comes to Knuckles' aid, buying enough time for the Echidna to regain his strength, before he begins destroying The Buyer's robotic suit. After a battle, Knuckles uses a giant globe-like structure atop a nearby building to crush The Buyer and his suit, ending the threat to Knuckles' life and allowing Knuckles ' ending to be a happy one.

Wade Whipple Learned What It Means To Be An Echidna Warrior

Wade's journey is just as transformative as his alien friend's by the time of knuckles' ending..

Despite the show being named after Knuckles, Wade Whipple is arguably as important a character as the Echidna himself. Knuckles ' ending allows the warrior to come around to the ways of Earth, coming to call the planet his new home. Where Wade is concerned, the journey allowed him to become a much more confident, competent character as he learned the ways of an Echidna warrior from his new friend Knuckles. In Knuckles episode 4, Wade is shown fighting through his fears and becoming much braver.

Wade's arc then came to a head in Knuckles ' ending , where he came up against his father, who had abandoned him. Cary Elwes' "Pistol" Pete Whipple is cartoonishly evil as the show's bowling antagonist, but serves a purpose in that Wade confronts him for his mistakes. After proving his father was wrong to abandon Wade, his mother, and his sister, Wade beats Pete in a bowling competition. This, combined with Wade standing up to The Buyer after Knuckles was momentarily defeated, proves that Wade found his inner warrior by Knuckles ' ending.

How Knuckles' Ending Sets Up Sonic The Hedgehog 3

The next installment in the sonic the hedgehog franchise can include many knuckles elements..

Knuckles is admittedly more self-contained than many assumed it would be and has little in the way of explicit setup for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 . That said, several character changes, thematic elements, and small world-building aspects could be tied into the story of Sonic 3 when it releases in December 2024. Knuckles ' ending sets up Sonic the Hedgehog 3 with the Echidna now being more willing to protect Earth. While he swore a vow to protect the Master Emerald, his experiences with Wade could see Knuckles fight not just for that, but for Earth itself in the future.

The Buyer's mention of Doctor Robotnik also sets up Jim Carrey's return in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as Eggman.

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Similarly, Wade's character change could see him be more of a direct ally in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 . Rather than just being a bumbling friend of Tom's, Wade could present his newfound bravery in a way that directly impacts the third film. Furthermore, The Buyer's Knuckles storyline indicates that G.U.N. has a lot of ways to harness the powers of creatures like Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles. With Sonic the Hedgehog 3 officially including Shadow the Hedgehog, it could be the case that the villain's powers are used to create a larger arsenal of G.U.N. weaponry.

Knuckles is a spin-off of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie franchise created for Paramount+. Idris Elba reprises his role as Knuckles the Echidna in the action-adventure series, and the show will follow him on a new adventure as he meets new allies and faces new foes.