You may already know Grabo lifters thanks to their ability to lend a very literal helping hand But what if they didn’t need your hands at all The Grabo Lifter Remote Control is making that a possibility I’ll help you understand what it does and visualize some of the applications that make it a worthwhile upgrade If you’re not familiar with Grabo lifters they are tools that use vacuum pressure and a seal to put a handle on materials that are otherwise difficult to lift and move Things like sheet goods and large-format tiles become much easier to carry They can even attach to oddly shaped materials like landscaping rocks Check out the Grabo Lifter that uses DeWalt 20V Max batteries! The remote control is compelling when you need equipment to help you move material If you have something like the aforementioned landscaping rock that’s too heavy to carry even with a second person it’s common to use an excavator to do the heavy lifting or otherwise wrap it up so you can lift it with cables having a remote control to activate and release the lifters is and release without having to leave the cab One of my first thoughts was… what happens if you accidentally hit the release before you’re ready There are two release buttons (top and bottom) and you’ll need to press and hold both at the same time to signal the release Grabo lifters don’t have pre-installed electronics to pair with the remote control the remote system comes with a mechanical fitting you install on the handle The remote sends an RF signal to that device to operate the controls The biggest consequence is that you’ll have to remove the device from your Grabo when you want to use it by hand It’s a small inconvenience for the additional versatility you gain I’d put money on there being a Grabo in development that will have the remote control electronics built in While you’ll need a mechanism for each Grabo one remote can control multiple lifters at once The remote control unit is a brilliant addition for anyone who uses equipment to move heavy materials The time and effort savings add up quickly Not every material is Grabo lifter friendly The surface of some materials may cause an issue getting a good seal Each unit’s 375-pound weight capacity is another consideration you can share the load among multiple lifters and the remote’s ability to control multiple lifters certainly helps While that might not sound like a direct line into the power tool industry his analytical and scientific mindset helps him design repeatable testing methods for Pro Tool Reviews’ head-to-head testing and offers highly objective comparisons in his reviews Milwaukee M12 Fuel Right Angle Die Grinder Promises More Power Than Pneumatic In the past When it comes to finding the best impact driver When RoboUP asked us to try out their TM01 T1200 Pro 2025 robotic lawn mower DR Power Pro MAX30 Lawn Mower Puts Pressure on Popular Wide Deck Competitors If you’re in the market for a […] As an Amazon Associate, we may earn income when you click on an Amazon link Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" See our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions Pro Tool Reviews is a successful online publication that has been providing tool reviews and industry news since 2008 In today’s world of Internet news and online content we found that more and more professionals researched a large majority of their major power tool purchases online There’s one key thing to note about Pro Tool Reviews: We’re all about the professional tool user and tradesman The latest product sets a new benchmark in portable vacuum lifter technology LAS VEGAS, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GRABO the leader in professional-grade premium power tools announced its all-new HIGH FLOW electric vacuum lifter built to tackle the most porous and challenging materials "The HIGH FLOW's enhanced vacuum technology brings a new level of ease and efficiency to some of the most challenging job site tasks," said Nimo Rotem "This is the most powerful and advanced tool we've ever created — no handheld portable vacuum tool has ever gripped porous materials with this level of strength." With a vacuum flow rate of 1.5 cubic meters per minute the HIGH FLOW easily grips and lifts heavy Its portable design features a smart cut foam seal and ergonomic T-handle making it ideal for handling outdoor pavers and rough surfaces like dry cast pavers and patio bricks GRABO created a new pistol grip design for the HIGH FLOW that allows for easy lifting or installation of heavy and porous materials with precision and trust The HIGH FLOW is available for preorder now and will be available in late 2024 or early 2025. For more details on the HIGH FLOW and GRABO's full range of electric vacuum lifters, visit grabo.com was founded in 2019 to provide heavy-lifting solutions with professional-grade premium power tools With headquarters in Hong Kong and Las Vegas the company owns and operates its manufacturing facilities ensuring the highest quality control standards for its extensive distribution network spanning over 150 distributors across 45 countries "Heavy Lifting Made Easy," empowers both professionals and hobbyists with power tools designed to elevate efficiency and boost productivity Media Contact:Haley Lush775-204-7975[email protected] Do not sell or share my personal information: It operates on the tool maker's 20V Max battery system to generate vacuum suction when placed on non-porous and semi-porous materials Some common material types suitable for use with the Grabo Lifter include tile and a DeWalt-logo carrying bag to keep it all in for $349.00 Reviews for the Grabo Lifter from customers on The Home Depot are largely positive with about 98% recommending the Grabo based on a combination of responses from the Tool Only and Kit reviews with five reviews of the four-star variety Only one person gave the Kit a two-star rating due to poor suction holding on 12-foot long ⅝-inch thick drywall sheets The DeWalt Grabo Lifter Kit includes a 2.0 Ah 20V Max battery to energize Grabo's internal electric vacuum pump The Grabo can generate enough vacuum to lift loads up to 265 pounds under ideal conditions While it works on semi-porous and non-porous materials with both smooth and lightly textured surfaces The good news is that the Grabo Lifter takes away any uncertainty with its built-in digital pressure display gauge that'll let you know if there's sufficient vacuum pressure before lifting the material Safety is further enhanced by the included audio alarm that warns of critically low battery charge levels The tool features a highly visible color LED screen and digital pressure gauge Outdoor visibility is enhanced by the included sunshade accessory that helps to block direct sunlight so the operator always has visual access to the tool's available load capacity and operational mode and a fabric kit bag for carrying and storage consider purchasing extra foam-rubber vacuum seals to quickly get the Grabo Lifter back in service should a seal become damaged during use DeWalt recently unleashed a tool everyone will want: the new DEWALT® 20V MAX* GRABO LIFTER. The new DCE592B 20V MAX* GRABO LIFTER (or Kit DCE592D1) enables anyone to easily grab and lift cumbersome, bulky, or heavy items with ease. Whether you’re in the construction industry or need to easily lift something at home the DEWALT® 20V MAX* GRABO LIFTER enables the lifting of loads up to 265 lbs.  The DEWALT® 20V MAX* GRABO LIFTER comprises a powerful electric vacuum pump to lift a variety of heavy materials including glass, tile, and metal, as well as semi-porous materials such as wood, drywall The GRABO LIFTER encompasses a built-in pressure sensor to automatically control the pump that maintains the vacuum grip the lifter features a digital pressure gauge display since the lifter utilizes a 20V MAX* battery it offers a long runtime for long work days “This is a handy tool that makes… things easier I like that it beeps if it is losing pressure It is nice that it shows how much pressure it has applied so you know how good of a grip you have This is a great tool that makes the job easier.” Features of the DEWALT® DCE592B 20V MAX* GRABO LIFTER and Kit (DCE592D1) include: the new DEWALT®DCE592D1 20V MAX* GRABO LIFTER Kit includes one 20V MAX* GRABO Lifter View the discussion thread. Become a Partner Construction Citizen is your headquarters for leading-edge stories, valuable information, and insightful perspectives from the heart of the construction industry. With resources that span the world, our mission is supporting sound business practices, ethical conduct, and an ever-expansive professional base for the building community. We're here to partner with you, sharing what matters most to craft professionals, project managers, and business owners within the construction industry. Site and all content © 2017 Construction Citizen max in horizontal lifting and up to 132 lbs the 20V MAX* GRABO Lifter (DCE592) utilizes a powerful electric vacuum pump to support user control "The expansive new roster of groundbreaking hand tools and accessories continues to strengthen DEWALT's ecosystem of tools and technology that provides end-to-end solutions," said Dave Veprek, vice president, Hand Tools, Accessories and Storage, DEWALT. "In alignment with DEWALT's 100-year legacy of productivity and performance, each product is designed to deliver on the demands of trade professionals, enhancing their workflows every day on the job." The Lifter can be used with a wide range of heavy construction materials including glass, tile, metal, as well as semi-porous materials like wood, drywall, concrete and natural stones. Powered by a DEWALT 20V MAX* battery, the tool offers runtime for the workday.  The 20V MAX* GRABO Lifter is equipped with a built-in pressure sensor that automatically controls the pump, helping to maintain the vacuum grip. It also features a digital pressure gauge that communicates pressure developed as well as an audio alarm alerting users when battery level is low and four metal lift-strap attachment hooks allowing for use of lifting straps (straps sold separately). The 20V MAX* GRABO Lifter will be available as a bare unit (DCE592B, battery sold separately) or kitted (DCE592D1, battery included). *Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20. Nominal voltage is 18. a leading innovator in the global power tools and technology sector is making waves in international markets with its cutting-edge electric suction cup technology China—the heart of global hardware innovation—the company has expanded its influence by leveraging the city’s robust manufacturing capabilities Shenzhen: GRABO’s Global Innovation Lab known as the “Silicon Valley of Hardware,” boasts the world’s most comprehensive supply chain from raw materials to manufacturing and assembly.The city’s advantages have allowed GRABO LIMITED to create innovative products that are now recognized worldwide “Shenzhen is a paradise for hardware entrepreneurs and a hub for global innovators,” said Nimrod Rotem his innovative products have reached markets worldwide and Shenzhen has become his perfect testing ground for global expansion Thanks to Shenzhen’s manufacturing advantages GRABO quickly gained international recognition GRABO’s success is a testament to the company’s strategic approach to integrating innovative technology with China’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem Nimrod graduated from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology often referred to as the “MIT of Israel.” Even as a university student in 2008 he always felt that the world was vast and that opportunities extended far beyond Israel setting up production bases in Shenzhen and Huizhou where he launched the world’s first waterproof cordless power tool This tool provided significant convenience for underwater workers and even attracted high-profile clients like NASA Nimrod’s innovations extend beyond product technology—they also bridge cultural exchanges he has built deep friendships with his Chinese colleagues and experienced the charm of the Chinese New Year To integrate better into the Chinese market Nimrod embraced local business customs—engaging in “tea-time business meetings,” which emphasize trust and relationship-building direct meetings common in Western business culture. By embracing local business practices and cultivating strong relationships with Chinese enterprises GRABO LIMITED is positioned to lead the way in global markets bringing its breakthrough solutions to an ever-growing customer base The Growth of an Brand: How Grabo brand Achieved Global Influence As GRABO LIMITED’s products expand into international markets the company focuses on refining product designs based on market feedback and continuously advancing its technological offerings Nimrod believes that true innovation isn’t just about technological advancements—it’s about making life more convenient and efficient By continuously improving product designs GRABO has secured 67 patents and become as a leader in industries such as construction developed by the company’s founder Nimrod Rotem making it a vital tool for professionals worldwide the GRABO brand has built a global distribution network of 150 partners attracting attention from major corporations like Stanley Black & Decker and Chervon. This success is driven by a strong commitment to innovation and leveraging the global manufacturing ecosystem in China As Chinese companies solidify their presence in global markets—especially in power tools and consumer electronics—China’s share in these sectors has surpassed 30% GRABO LIMITED is seizing this opportunity to expand globally. The CEO of GRABO LIMITED Nimrod Rotem, chose to root himself in Shenzhen, recognizing the vast potential for innovation and growth His vision for GRABO LIMITED has resulted in the creation of groundbreaking products and a successful international expansion strategy With a focus on technological advancement and continuous product innovation GRABO LIMITED is poised to further its influence worldwide The company’s journey is a powerful example of how collaboration between international entrepreneurs and Chinese enterprises can lead to remarkable global success Nimrod Rotem’s entrepreneurial journey is a legend of crossing borders—geographical His success exemplifies the openness and inclusiveness of Shenzhen Nimrod’s journey of innovation is far from over he will continue to propel global innovation and create more inspiring chapters in his story Contact Info: Name: Coffee NEmail: Send EmailOrganization: GRABO LIMITEDWebsite: https://grabo.com/ In the event of detecting errors, concerns, or irregularities in the content shared in this press release that require attention or if there is a need for a press release takedown, we kindly request that you inform us promptly by contacting [email protected] (it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite your request) Our dedicated team will promptly address your feedback within 8 hours and take necessary actions to resolve any identified issues diligently or guide you through the removal process Providing accurate and dependable information is our utmost priority president Laporta and Albert Espinosa among the stars of this year's festive message to the fans When was the last time you had to carry material awkwardly while your lower back screamed for relief but that could be a thing of the past thanks to the DeWalt 20V Max GRABO Lifter The GRABO Lifter is designed to help you carry materials, and this isn’t the first time we’ve seen a handle as an accessory. The Ladder Grabber was one of the first ones that got my attention The simple addition of a handle greatly improved my hand comfort while carrying ladders While that accessory was purely mechanical the DeWalt GRABO Lifter is a 20V Max battery-powered vacuum handle attachment It’s not the first time we’ve seen a vacuum help with heavy lifting, either. Festool created the Vac-Sys vacuum vice for holding sheet goods and lumber DeWalt’s solution helps you move materials around more easily giving it a much wider appeal for contractors and tradesmen It has strong suction for a tool that’s not much larger than a mid-torque impact wrench Each one can hold up to 132 pounds of material vertically and when lifting material in a horizontal position While you might scoff at lifting a sheet of plywood or glass panel horizontally The GRABO Lifter has four metal rings near the corners to add a lifting strap letting jobsite equipment take over the task or balance the load when you’re lifting with straps You also multiply your lifting capacity since the weight is shared across the units There’s a sensor that detects the vacuum pressure and allows the tool to actively adjust so both solid and semi-porous materials can work The big thing to remember is that since the tool uses a vacuum for its strength you need a large enough flat area for the GRABO Lifter to create a good seal If it can and you’re within the weight limits The controls are straightforward with one button to engage the vacuum and a second to release it The release button includes a safety you have to engage first A color LED screen lets you quickly check your pressure status and load capacity and it’s bright enough to see in direct sunlight and the kit (DCE592D1) is $349 with a 2.0Ah battery The tool also includes three replacement dust filters Look for this handy accessory to launch in December 2024 DeWalt is one of the most popular power tool brands in the country so we’re always on the lookout for […] Ryobi 18V One+ 16-Gauge Straight Finish Nailer Hits The Nail On The Head with Meaningful Improvements Ever since their release DeWalt’s DCD1007 Hammer Drill is the brand’s […] See our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. Pro Tool Reviews is a successful online publication that has been providing tool reviews and industry news since 2008. In today’s world of Internet news and online content, we found that more and more professionals researched a large majority of their major power tool purchases online. That piqued our interest. There’s one key thing to note about Pro Tool Reviews: We’re all about the professional tool user and tradesman! Copyright ©2008-2025 Pro Tool Reviews, LLC. All rights reserved. anchored by the 20V MAX GRABO Lifter and additions to the IMPACT CONNECT System The DEWALT IMPACT CONNECT portfolio continues to expand with several new attachments that transform select DEWALT 20V MAX* and other 18V Impact Drivers into tools for the trades. Designed with a durable diamond grit cutting edge (manufactured with lab-made diamond particles), the IMPACT CONNECT Inside Pipe Cutter Attachment cuts a range of PVC pipe sized from 1-1/4- to 8-in. schedule 40 and features a permanently fixed blade. The new PEX attachments, the IMPACT CONNECT PEX Crimper Attachment (DWAPXCIR) and IMPACT CONNECT PEX Pincher Attachment (DWAPXPIR), aid in various jobs in worksites. Joining the DEWALT TOUGHSERIES lineup are several new mechanics tool sets and wrench sets that include design and technology updates for maneuverability and durability. The TOUGHSERIES 144-Tooth Count Quick Release Ratchets will also be sold separately in a 1/2-in. Drive (DWMT45021), 3/8-in. Drive (DWMT45020) and 1/4-in. Drive (DWMT45019). New TOUGHSERIES Wrench Sets feature powerjaw technology that allows for 30% more torque on rounded fasteners^ with a 15-degree offset to provide access in tight spaces and long panel forging designed to maximize torque. Packed in a stackable TOUGH BOX case with a clear lid, these sets offer visibility and a removable inner tray for use in metal storage drawers. Sets include the: DEWALT has also released several new knives and lasers including: ^50% Rounded bolts with open end and 70% rounded bolts with box end ^^DWHT10999: Compared to DWHT10998 Utility Knife Slider ^^^DWHT10990: Compared to DEWALT DWHT10992 Folding Utility Knife This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page We chat with debut author Markelle Grabo about Call Forth A Fox which is a sapphic twist on the classic fairy tale Snow White and Rose Red especially ones that frustrate me or are lesser-known I’m usually experiencing stories some other way (through books I’m a communications specialist for my 9-5 and I live in the Greater Chicago area with my partner and two fluffy cats but I decided I wanted to be a writer in 5th grade after I realized my squeamish nature wouldn’t lend itself well to a career in Marine Biology That’s also around the time I wrote my first “novel” – a 90-page story about very dramatic mermaids Readers can expect a unique twist on a classic fairy tale along with a majority queer cast of characters teens realizing the complexities of growing up and making their own choices found family and a close-knit sister relationship Call Forth a Fox was my first attempt at writing a fairy tale retelling I wanted a story I didn’t grow up with to avoid any nostalgic influence and when I first read “Snow White and Rose Red,” I knew it was the tale I needed to retell The queer subtext surrounding animal transformation is very compelling as well as Rose Red’s “wildness” compared to her sister I’m also frustrated by the overwhelmingly heteronormative ending but Rose Red marries the prince’s brother – a character we never meet Almost like the ending has to prove the story can’t be queer This blend of intrigue and frustration got me started on the plot but my main character’s internal journal was inspired by events in my life I wrote the first draft of Call Forth a Fox right after I moved from my home state of Wisconsin to Southern California I finished edits just as I was moving from Southern California to Illinois So a lot of Ro’s conflicted feelings about not wanting to leave a place she loves but also recognizing it might be time for something new come directly from my own experiences I loved writing a protagonist who is fifteen I remember more protagonists were around that age Stories that depict older teen experiences are wonderful and necessary and I’d love to see more of a balance reflected across the YA category See alsoQ&A: Tess Gerritsen, Author of ‘The Spy Coast’ I also enjoyed writing a character who resists violence but she’s trying to do that without anyone getting hurt This means taking the harder path at times and even confronting her own actions and behaviors because there are forms of violence that aren’t obvious at first glance An early version of Call Forth a Fox was my thesis for my master’s in writing for children and young adults program at Hamline University and during that period I revised the manuscript to be in first person rather than third was instrumental in helping me find the right agents to query and I found my perfect match in Tricia Lawrence of Erin Murphy Literary Agency in early 2021 but if there’s one thing publishing teaches you I got the offer from Lauren Knowles at Page Street YA Call Forth a Fox is the story it’s meant to be because of this experience I’ve got one fairy tale retelling on submission I can’t wait for The Girl with No Reflection a fantasy by fellow debut author Keshe Chow the sequel to Eliot Schrefer’s absolutely riveting The Darkness Outside Us I’m also excited to read my friend Kalena Miller’s next middle grade which publishes the same week as Call Forth a Fox beautifully designed and comes with everything you need to engage your visitors and increase conversions Grabo has made a name for itself in the vacuum-lifting world in recent years. In 2024, the brand teamed up with DeWalt to introduce its lifting technology to the 20V Max battery platform Grabo is going solo with the High Flow vacuum lifter and it claims better performance on a variety of materials I’m looking into what the Grabo High Flow does differently and how it can increase safety and productivity on the jobsite Grabo specializes in vacuum-lifting products The High Flow is the brand’s most advanced lifting tool to date with more power and improved vacuum technology compared to previous iterations Vacuum lifting technology can be a challenge to use effectively on certain materials Where the High Flow stands out from the rest of Grabo’s lineup is its Smart Cut foam seal design that “grabs” porous objects more effectively This performance improvement on porous and textured materials is thanks to a redesigned bottom face plate This removable feature allows you to lock in different sizes of gaskets with the High Flow’s open-cell foam letting it grip materials of various shapes and sizes The High Flow has a vacuum flow rate of up to 1500 liters per minute a significant jump from the 20 L/m seen in the Pro-Lifter 20 model it can also lift objects up to 282 pounds in weight Grabo made a few changes to the design of the High Flow vacuum lifter compared to previous models which makes lifting and installing heavy materials more comfortable than previous designs Grabo also designed the High Flow to be used with the included T-handle frame The T-handle includes a wired remote that controls the vacuum sealing mechanism on the High Flow the red button on the remote releases the seal The Grabo High Flow retails for $599.99 as a kit including two 20V 5.0Ah Grabo High Flow batteries it’s not yet available at any online retailers but you can purchase it directly from Grabo Your purchase is backed by a 1-year warranty or 18 months when you register your product Noelle enjoys working on creative projects Her exceptional attention to detail and voracious appetite for learning makes her perfect for gleaning the important info from product releases and conveying that online via the PTR website and social media channels Once Back-Aching Materials Are Easier to Carry with DeWalt’s 20V Max GRABO Lifter When was the last time you had […] Bora Adds Three New Sawhorses to its Jobsite Accessory Lineup Back in 2022 Milwaukee’s 4-Piece Screw Extractor Set Makes Quick Work of Stripped Screws and Bolts Stripped screws and rounded bolts can pose […] Director of Sales, Blue Star Gas developing and supporting the members of Blue Star Gas’ sales team “I spend a lot of my time traveling throughout our divisions working with each sales team member and supporting their efforts to grow our business The market insights I gather during those visits support our leadership team particularly with regard to establishing sales targets for each division.” Blue Star Gas serves a variety of markets in a wide array of areas from growing cities in which autogas and industrial are key market contributors to more rural communities that have large agriculture and residential service markets “Blue Star Gas’ autogas program definitely has a special place in my heart and continues to be an important part of our growth plan.” Grabo is a member of the Propane Education & Research Council’s Leadership in Energy Ambassadors program allowing her to spread the word about propane’s benefits “It has never been more crucial to use our voices to educate our communities and customers With the electrification of everything being pushed wide and far we need to get the message out that propane has a role Over the past few years, Blue Star Gas has grown significantly, partially due to its Blue Star Power Division. At the same time, the company’s team has grown too, as it’s created additional support positions to increase its engagement with customers and team members. “Not to mention, Jeff Stewart was sworn in as National Propane Gas Association chair enabling him to lend his innovative mindset to the propane industry as a whole.” Recently, Grabo was a guest on the Women in Propane Council’s “Through the Leadership Lens” podcast enabling her to speak with Bridget Kidd and Freddie Ridler whom she considers “two dynamic leaders in the propane industry.” She believes leaders must be held accountable She also thinks leaders should hold themselves to the same standards they ask of their team members leadership means serving my team members and helping them grow and be the most successful and fulfilled they can be I want to instill confidence in my team members and empower them.” “I personally want to cultivate leaders within our sales team and help each of my team members achieve their highest level of success Blue Star Gas is also focused on increasing autogas adoption growing the renewable propane industry and providing a high level of service and support to the communities in which it operates.” and attends NASCAR races and Seattle Seahawks games with him “I am highly engaged in driving our existing and new fleet customers’ adoption of renewable propane which is a key focus every day.” According to Grabo renewable propane is always “top of mind,” as it’s critical for maintaining – and growing – the propane industry’s role in fleet vehicles’ decarbonization Blue Star Gas has competed with the push for electrification and it’s converted existing propane fleets to current customers.” “Due to the clean fuel standard/low carbon fuel standard in California along with the ‘electrify everything’ emphasis on the West Coast advocate for energy equity and be engaged in the regulatory process.” subscribe to LP Gas to receive more articles just like it MORGANTOWN — Three games into the season and the University High School baseball team is living by the Cobra Kai motto – strike first The Hawks (3-0) have outscored their opponents 18-0 in the first inning and that included a 4-0 start to Tuesday’s contest against visiting Linsly UHS was unable to put the Cadets away as it hung on for a 6-5 victory We want to score first,” UHS head coach Brad Comport said “I think the difference (Tuesday) is we kept a really good team around and didn’t put them away when we had opportunities and they were able to sneak back into the game.”If it weren’t for junior shortstop Daniel Grabo the Hawks would have suffered their first loss of the season Grabo went 2-for-4 at the plate and picked up his first save of the season by recording the final two outs on the mound “I can’t say enough good things about Danny,” Comport said I am just really proud of him and the entire team as a whole.”Grabo got things going early for the Hawks as he punched a two-out double to center field in the bottom of the first inning that scored three runs He added an RBI single in the fourth inning that scored Wenkai Campbell “Coming out strong is definitely something we focus on,” Grabo said precise at the plate and precise with our pitching We really focus on getting out to an early lead and scoring first.”UHS starting pitcher Logan Vance cruised through the first two innings with just a single hit before Jaxon Murray hit a one-out triple in the third inning and then scored on a groundout off the bat of Carson Gessler Vance (1-0) wiggled out of trouble in the fourth inning as he surrendered just two runs after giving up three walks He finished with seven strikeouts and allowed just three hits “Logan kept us in the game and battled,” Comport said UHS then turned to its bullpen as Mason McDonald pitched the fifth inning Brodee Latocha pitched out of a jam in the fifth and then Grabo got the final two outs after entering with one out and the bases loaded in the seventh “I was just trying to throw strikes,” Grabo said they’re behind me.”Comport said he would like to see his team tack on more runs in the later innings as UHS added just two runs after the big first inning Riley Anderson had an RBI single in the fourth inning to close the scoring out for UHS Linsly cut the UHS lead to just one run in the top of the seventh as Evan Zido hit a one-out single and later scored on a wild pitch to make it a one-run contest and Brance McCune each had two hits in the contest for UHS Zido led the Cadets (1-1) with two hits and Rocco Paolina suffered the loss on the mound as he struck out five and surrendered nine hits in four innings of work University returns to action today when it travels to Wheeling Park for a 5 p.m Linsly 5Linsly 001 210 1 – 5 7 2UHS 401 100 X – 6 12 2Linsly – Murray 4 1 1 0 CLARKSBURG — The Trinity Christian baseball team opened its season with a win downing Notre Dame 15-1 on the road Tuesday Trenton Timperio and Sam Fulk led the Warriors with a triple and three RBI each throwing five innings of one-run ball while allowing just two hits and striking out five Trinity will travel to Jefferson-Morgan (Pa.) today at 5 p.m A drug called Spinraza that was just approved by the FDA in December may help Kirsten Cloutier Grabo of Tucson realize her dream — to dance with her sons at their weddings Both boys have a rare and progressive form of muscular dystrophy that without intervention will leave them unable to use their legs A calm and mildly sedated Brady Grabo is moved to a table in a treatment room at Banner University Medical Center Tucson in Tucson The boys are undergoing new treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) at the hospital left and Beckett with dogs roughhouse in the den of their home in Tucson The boys are undergoing new treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) pass the time on a computer game in a waiting room at Banner University Medical Center Tucson in Tucson Kirsten Cloutier Grabo guides sons Beckett from the waiting room to begin the check-in and prep for their procedure at Banner University Medical Center Tucson in Tucson Brady Grabo is moved into a surgical suite at Banner University Medical Center Tucson in Tucson The boys are undergoing new treatment for muscular dystrophy at the hospital Treatment with Spinraza has been called a miracle drug for people with SMA spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) at Banner University Medical Center Tucson in Tucson asks RN Ruth Byar about the location of a lidocain cream as Brady passes the time on a computer game in a presp room at Banner University Medical Center Tucson in Tucson watches as RN Ruth Byar works on his iv while mom Kirsten watches at Banner University Medical Center Tucson in Tucson keep busy as staff prepare them for their shots at Banner University Medical Center Tucson in Tucson Kirsten Cloutier Grabo comforts her son Brady before he gets a shot at Banner University Medical Center Tucson in Tucson The live x-ray at left shows a clamp placed on the skin to mark the center of the spine where the radiologist will perform a lumbar puncture and inject Spinraza into Brady Grabo's cerebrospinal fluid at Banner University Medical Center Tucson in Tucson sleeps following his injection as his brother Becket waits to be move toward his procedure at Banner University Medical Center Tucson in Tucson Kirsten Cloutier Grabo shares a moment with Becket prior to his procedure for an injection of Spinraza at Banner University Medical Center Tucson in Tucson talks with Becket Grabo about his favorite television characters in radiology room at Banner University Medical Center Tucson in Tucson Frank Morello delivers the Spinraza to a sedated Beckett Grabo at Banner University Medical Center Tucson in Tucson Frank Morello delivers the Spinraza to a sedated Becket Grabo at Banner University Medical Center Tucson in Tucson This is the third of four treatments they will get this year uses body momentum to leap onto his bed at home in Tucson Beckett's spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) makes climbing onto the bed a challenge Both boys devise systems of movement to overcome the challenges of the disease Katalin Scherer examines the gait of Brady Grabo as he runs during a check-up at Children's Clinic in Tucson watches during a check Children's Clinic in Tucson The boys are being treated for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) with Spinraza run in the halls of the Children's Clinic in Tucson 2017 following their check-up for the results of their latest round of Spinraza treatments for their spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) falls in the halls of the Children's Clinic in Tucson 2017 following his check-up for the results of his latest round of Spinraza treatments for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) works on sit-ups as a teammates hold his feet down during drills at Old Pueblo Gymnastics Academy at 7670 E runs through drills at Old Pueblo Gymnastics Academy at 7670 E Wrightstown Rd on Monday The Grabo family heads for home after a the boys workout at Old Pueblo Gymnastics Academy at 7670 E play with fidget spinners in Beckett's room at their home in Tucson bounce on a trampoline at their home in Tucson as mom Kirsten Cloutier Grabo watches from afar Both boys are encouraged to stay active to fight the muscle deterioration that comes with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Cameron were married June 19 at the Castle Hill Inn vice president and general counsel of Brown University Grabo is the son of Theresa Stuccio Grabo and Daniel J He received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and is associate counsel in the Office of the General Counsel at Brown University Cameron is the son of Lynda Pavlick Cameron and John S He received his master's degree from New York University and is director of admission and marketing at the International Yacht Restoration School of Technology and Trades in Newport Stephanie Dupuis was the best woman for Mr Cameron and John Gilgallon was the best man for Mr Other attendants were Melissa and Michelle Cameron A calm and mildly sedated Brady Grabo is moved to a table in a treatment room at Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Brady and his brother received their third dose of Spinraza a new treatment for spinal muscular atrophy run after their check-up for their spinal muscular atrophy Nine-year-old Brayden “Brady” Grabo is dreading the injection he’s going to get in his spine — the third this month He reluctantly walks behind his mom and younger brother as they head into Banner-University Medical Center Tucson He stops and says he doesn’t want to go in The treatment could stop the progression of his disease but resumes following Kirsten and his 4-year-old brother For three years he was hauled to doctor after doctor because he didn’t run or move like other kids There were scans and movement tests at times he would rather have been in school playing with his friends or jumping on the trampoline degenerative neuromuscular disease with no cure His parents were told the disease could eventually leave him unable to walk Brady’s younger brother Beckett would be diagnosed with the same disease And she needed to juggle it all while continuing to work full time she also set about learning about spinal muscular atrophy She began checking the “Cure SMA” website once or more every day always on the lookout for a new clinical trial or treatment She joined a Facebook page for parents of children with SMA and began corresponding with an adult in Florida who has the same type 3 SMA as her children Life went on with a lot of physical activities to maintain the boys’ muscle strength during one of her regular check-ins with the Neuromuscular Multispecialty Clinic at the Children’s Clinics in Tucson Kirsten found out that a new drug to treat SMA had been approved The drug could reduce and even reverse the progression of SMA Even their matter-of-fact doctor refers to the way the drug Spinraza works as “almost like magic.” But getting Spinraza would require trips to the hospital and a lot of money — $750,000 per boy for the first 12 months had no reason to suspect anything was wrong with Brady when he was born “At first we thought he was not coordinated or maybe he just wasn’t focusing when he ran,” his grandmother SMA affects the part of the nervous system that controls voluntary muscle movement The disease is caused by mutations in the SMN1 (survival motor neuron) gene People who develop SMA must inherit two faulty SMN1 genes Kirsten and John had no idea until Brady was diagnosed that they were both SMA carriers have a 25 percent chance of being affected by SMA who is an associate professor of neurology at the University of Arizona says her clinics in Tucson have about 20 patients — adults and children — with various types of SMA with type 1 the most serious and affecting babies in their first few months of life Those patients do not even sit up and can die from respiratory distress as infants which is a milder but still progressive form of the disease Doctors are able to type patients based on age of onset and the highest physical milestones achieved John Grabo was working in economic development in Illinois and the family was planning to join him there An extroverted businessman with a big laugh who dreamed of being a CEO he’d previously worked for the Greater Tucson Economic Council and Tech Parks Arizona John was a conservative Republican and Kirsten is a liberal Democrat They respected each other’s point of view,” says longtime friend and former colleague Bruce Wright associate vice president of Tech Parks Arizona He loved sports and most of all he loved his family His favorite thing to do was to be at home spending time with his family around the pool.” John had decided he didn’t like living in Illinois and accepted a job as economic development director for the city of Sierra Vista He’d been feeling tired as he headed out on his cross-country drive back to Tucson and by the time he arrived A trip to the hospital revealed he had advanced leukemia I had been traveling and Kirsten called and told me John was in the hospital and that they thought he had pneumonia,” Wright says “The next thing I know it’s been diagnosed as leukemia and in a matter of days he passed away “I never even got to get a chance to go to the hospital to say hi Kirsten knew there was a chance the test would be positive The Facebook group for parents of SMA children included several families where more than one child was affected “I was hopeful it would be negative,” she says She made sure the boys swam regularly and jumped on their trampoline and she enrolled them in gymnastics classes to keep their muscles in motion The gymnastics was more fun for the boys than physical therapy Their story was touching to me,” says Randy Sooter who owns Old Pueblo Gymnastics and has grown close to the Grabo boys “They work equally hard or harder than other kids in the class and they don’t use it (SMA) as an excuse.” Kirsten says Sooter has worked with the boys individually Sooter and his staff are the reason both boys have stayed walking and strong she says — part of the “village” that keeps her family going On the website Cure SMA (curesma.org) drug pipeline chart that Kirsten checks regularly Spinraza wasn’t initially one she thought would be approved Spinraza has changed names three or four times since I’ve been watching,” Kirsten says All patients with SMA have at least one copy of survival motor neuron gene 2 (SMA2) Spinraza is synthetic genetic material that targets SMA2 causing it to make more complete SMN protein would likely die from complications,” Scherer says “With this drug they can start kicking their legs and hitting their milestones Since the drug has been primarily studied in infants and younger children it’s less clear how much motor function will be restored in older children It could be that the drug stops further degeneration rather than restoring any function they’ve already lost Brady can’t ride a bike and his wrists and legs turn in slightly He prefers pants with elastic waists because buttoning and zipping are difficult By March 31 the Grabo boys were about to get their third “loading dose” of Spinraza The protocol calls for the first three 5ml doses to be administered at 14-day intervals by an injection in their spine who is a fourth-grade student in the GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) program at Fruchthendler Elementary School so his classmates and teachers know all about it The March 1 injection did not go as well as hoped and Brady got dehydrated and sick both boys stayed at the hospital overnight as a precaution It was such a rush the next day that she didn’t have time to shower or change her clothes before heading to work On the day of the third dose Brady is anxious His younger brother doesn’t have the same nervousness likely because of his age and because he was never misdiagnosed Beckett plays video games on a tablet and chats with the staff and the treatment protocol from drug company Biogen Inc calls for a fourth dose 30 days after the third Maintenance doses are then required every four months The Grabo boys were the first patients at Scherer’s clinic to get Spinraza primarily because Kirsten’s employer-sponsored UnitedHealthcare insurance she has as an University of Arizona employee agreed to pay for it Other patients have slowly been getting approval but access has been an issue in other areas of the country A spokesperson for Massachusetts-based Biogen Inc said the company’s goal is that the patients who may benefit from Spinraza are able to receive treatment Scherer says the cost of the drug is an issue and she is hoping for a wider array of cheaper treatments down the road Brady tells the nurse he’s going to wait until a pill form of Spinraza is developed Banner child life specialist Melissa Shiring steps in and entertains Brady and Beckett with a claylike compound called Model Magic Brady forgets about his anxiety and laughs at the shapes Shiring is creating — a lemon and the rest of the procedure goes smoothly for both boys who get the lumbar injection while under conscious sedation “If he didn’t rebound I may have real second thoughts He even makes it to a birthday party that night And an April 17 visit with Scherer is encouraging That is really good,” Scherer tells Brady at the appointment As she watches her boys doing gymnastics on May 8 Beckett isn’t using his arms to drag himself up onto higher surfaces — he jumps She has come to Old Pueblo Gymnastics from work “There’s so much going on all the time for Kirsten and the boys I am on call when she needs me,” Stark says Carol Grabo pitches in as a baby sitter when needed And Kirsten’s parents often visit from Minnesota to help out “Those boys are her whole life,” Carol Grabo says “She had an adjustment after that hard year She just keeps going and is always planning ahead She also works very hard to keep John alive for the boys.” The man with type 3 SMA in Florida that Kirsten corresponds with is still mobile combined with her support system and the Spinraza “I’d love to see them walk across the stage at their graduations to dance with my boys at their weddings,” Kirsten says “There’s so much research going on — we’re right on the cusp of lots of discovery.” As they show off their new trendy fidget spinner toys on May 9 Brady and Beckett say they think the Spinraza is helping “It can make us jump higher and run faster,” Beckett adds before telling a joke about a banana who goes to the doctor because he isn’t peeling well “I know she loves us,” Brady says as Beckett nods in agreement Contact health reporter Stephanie Innes at 573-4134 or email sinnes@tucson.com SMA (spinal muscular atrophy) is a disease that robs people of physical strength by affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord and in its most severe form takes away the ability to walk It is the number one genetic cause of death for infants It is caused by a mutation in the survival motor neuron gene 1 (SMN1) this gene produces a protein that is critical to the function of the nerves that control our muscles those nerve cells cannot properly function and eventually die leading to debilitating and often fatal muscle weakness SMA does not affect a person’s ability to think Source: The national, Illinois-based not-for-profit Cure SMA organization Critics have balked at the cost of Spinraza but the company that makes it — Biogen Inc — says determining pricing was a "rigorous and thoughtful process." That process "strived to achieve an appropriate balance among three key pricing principles — clinical value and commitment to patients and advancing science through the funding of research and development," a company statement says Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community She collected pop tabs for really sick kids A drug called Spinraza that was just approved by the FDA in December may help Kirsten Cloutier Grabo of Tucson realize her dream — to dance wi… Oat Mama makes lactation granola bars for nursing moms across the country The Molina family bids farewell to their family restaurant after 64 years The dead are remembered and resurrected through the stories we tell The Remarkable Celebration seeks to raise at least $300,000 Tucson-based company provides diagnostic systems used to treat patients Police ask motorists to use alternate route WalletHub survey finds that Arizona ranks high among states with drug problems Potentially deadly leptospirosis can be treated with antibiotics if caught early enough The class action lawsuit was filed against Banner Health Leptospirosis confirmed in seven local dogs Frederick Menick has international patients Menick is 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she showed him became stamped in his memory CINCINNATI -- Sports have been a part of Tom Grabo’s life since before he can even remember The 29-year-old Colerain Township native -- better known as the Cincy Super Fan -- attended his first Reds game at six weeks old and grew up listening to Marty Brennaman and Joe Nuxhall on the radio while catching fireflies in the backyard He rarely missed a chance to watch Bengals games with his dad or to hand score a Bearcats basketball game on the self-printed cards they always kept at home Now Grabo is found right in the center of all the action in the stands at local sporting events most recently becoming the face of the crowd at FC Cincinnati games through the club’s first two seasons He is easy to find even among the most electric crowds at Nippert Stadium decked out in orange and blue body paint with a cape and cowboy hat as he helps lead the chants in The Bailey and encourages the players on the field Tom Grabo waves a flag and releases blue smoke as part of the fired up Bailey during FC Cincinnati’s U.S supporting FC Cincinnati as it hosts Ottawa Fury FC in an attempt to bounce back from the two biggest losses in club history “You can always map out who I’m rooting for based on the distance from my house FC Cincinnati has just made it that much easier to support with how well they run things and the unique atmosphere they provide at games.” Grabo started his Super Fan getup in 2013 when he told some people he would paint his whole body in Reds colors if he got Opening Day tickets the first one being as a senior in 2005 while supporting his Colerain High School football team during a 10-2 season It turned out Grabo got the Opening Day tickets a few weeks ahead of the game the predicted temperature for Opening Day kept dropping Figuring he needed at least a little something to cover up as well as protect his car seat from turning red and one in particular helped give him his nickname marches with fans to a match against Richmond at Nippert Stadium in 2016 “I gave a kid a high five and took a picture with him ‘What are your super powers?’” Grabo recalled ‘I’m really loud and can do fun cheers.’ So then he asks what my name is and I asked him what it should be and he comes up with Superman Reds Fan but then as I started going to other games I figured I couldn’t just be Superman Reds Fan Grabo originally had planned to paint up just for that game but the kids and other fans liked it so much He had also met the Power Stack Pack -- a group of similarly enthusiastic fans sitting behind the power stacks in the outfield at Great American Ball Park -- that day and found he fit in well with his new look He and the other 20 or so fans in the Pack quickly became friends and attended about 50 games together The group has since diminished and mostly just keeps in touch on Facebook but Grabo has kept up his enthusiasm and taken it to other arenas Grabo doesn’t just dress up like a Super Fan for attention which brings together his biggest passions It’s become his mission in adulthood to spread his own enthusiasm for Cincinnati sports teams to others particularly kids who might not otherwise get to experience sporting events live and that’s where the non-profit Sports Games for Kids comes in Grabo and some of his friends from the Power Stack Pack decided to incorporate their love of Cincinnati sports and a desire to make a difference in kids’ lives by founding what started out as Reds Games for Kids in 2014 people wanting to take pictures and give us high fives and we started thinking about how we could use that to make a difference in our community,” Grabo said “We realized how fortunate we were as kids to be able to go to sporting events and develop a passion for Cincinnati sports teams and we wanted to help others experience that too.” but after raising some money and successfully bringing 85 kids and chaperones -- identified with help from the Cincinnati Children’s Home -- to a Reds game Tom Grabo can always be spotted in the front row at home matches in Nippert Stadium they received their 501(c)3 charity status and brought 215 kids and parents to five different sporting events with an average cost of $20 per person with help from three different public fundraising events a total of 412 kids and parents participated in Sports Games for Kids at seven sports events including games for the University of Cincinnati basketball and football teams Groups usually include 60-70 kids and parents "The mission of Sports Games for Kids is to share the joy of professional and collegiate sporting events with children facing hardships in their young lives such as abuse poverty and physical or mental health conditions,” Grabo said “We hope to bring these kids a day of fun at the ballpark or stadium which they may otherwise never experience as a child." The organization has grown steadily every year as more sponsors have jumped on board Cincinnati Soccer Talk last year began what is becoming an annual Foot Golf Tournament to support Sports Games for Kids and this weekend will be hosting its second event at 2 p.m Cost is $200 per team with spots still available and all proceeds benefit Sports Games for Kids The event raised more than $1,800 last year “We were looking at how we could get the community involved in something and thought Foot Golf would be fun but didn’t want to profit off it so we decided to help a charity,” Cincinnati Soccer Talk co-host Brad Weigel said “We knew Tom just as a friend from FC Cincinnati games and went to him Grabo said Sports Games for Kids does fundraisers every few months but word of mouth has helped bring in donations as well and they ask why I do this so I hand them a card and show them the charity,” Grabo said so I’ve used the attention to get the word out about the charity We’ve got three or four companies sponsoring us now Weigel said that is one thing he especially respects about Grabo “Tom has done a great job rallying the community around the charity,” Weigel said “His heart is huge and wanting to help these kids and it’s cool to see it’s a labor of love for him.” FC Cincinnati games are especially enjoyable for the kids crediting the club for its family-friendly atmosphere Sports Games for Kids participants sit in the general admission section on the south side of the stadium and Grabo said it’s perfect for the kids to be able to watch the rowdy fans in The Bailey without being too close The evening begins with dinner out around campus -- Grabo said the organization wants to give its participants the “full experience” of attending a game – and the kids learn and practice the chants there before attending the game “I get calls or texts that kids are still doing the chants at home and they’ll be watching games on TV and go crazy when they see me in The Bailey,” Grabo said “It’s something you definitely don’t get with other sports.” which operates the concessions stands at Nippert has been helpful in scheduling orders in advance and providing large boxes to transport food and beverages to the group during games Sports Games for Kids also purchased five season tickets in The Bailey to allow families to experience a game there as well Weigel said Grabo is a role model fan for FC Cincinnati -- one the club can be proud to associate with and one that other fans can look to follow “He’s shown to be a good vehicle for the club and helping the crowd,” Weigel said “He’s someone people can rally behind because they see it’s his love for the city He is doing it for love of the city and kids and marrying them through his organization We’re happy to support him and what he’s doing with Sports Games for Kids.” FC Cincinnati coach Alan Koch said he shared a beer with Grabo after the 1-0 win over Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew in the U.S and it was clear within five minutes how “awesome of a human being” Grabo is Tom Grabo cheers on FC Cincinnati against Orlando City B at Nippert Stadium on Aug Koch noted how genuine Grabo is and said it is no surprise what he does for the community Even the players have noticed Grabo among the sea of orange and blue at games and other club events and are glad to have him representing them in the community “He’s pretty recognizable,” midfielder Corben Bone said “He’s gone further than most to support us and it’s great to see someone dive in like that to our team and culture He’s a big-time supporter and people follow his lead He’s not afraid to show his support and galvanize others around him He sets a great example for FC Cincinnati support around the city and we’re fortunate to have fans like that.” 08-06-2015CREATIVITY Chris Farley began to voice Shrek before his untimely death when Mike Myers went on to define the role BY Joe Berkowitz Chris Farley never really got his due. A comedic actor with impeccable timing, physicality, voice modulation, and a willingness to go all the way, he too often got pigeonholed into the self-described box, Fatty Falls Down The tragedy of his death is that the last couple projects he worked on did nothing to change that perception although the ones he had in the hopper just might’ve done the trick Some newly surfaced footage finally gives us a glimpse of the alternate universe where Chris Farley went on to play Shrek two projects in development had Farley branching out One was a biopic about silent film star Fatty Arbuckle which would’ve been his first dramatic film; the other was Shrek Farley had recorded about 85% of his lines in a version of the film that was much different than the one we now know According to Brad Evans’s terrific assessment of the lost roles of Chris Farley for Splitsider “There was talk of having a Farley impersonator record the last portions but that plan was scrapped ‘We spent a year banging our heads against the wall until Mike Myers came onboard Chris’s Shrek and Mike’s Shrek are really two completely different characters as much as Chris and Mike are two completely different people.’ Myers asked that the script be completely rewritten so that he wouldn’t be starring in the Chris Farley version of the film.” Now that footage has surfaced on Reddit we can see how the lovable ogre would’ve resonated with Farley’s voice and imagine what might have been–both for the character The final deadline for Fast Company’s Brands That Matter Awards is Friday, May 30, at 11:59 p.m. PT. 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Learn More PEWAUKEE – Ellen Grabo may be one of the official owners of Brewers Two Café just feet away from the shores of Pewaukee Lake but she would prefer that her guests not think of it that way It was over 16 years ago that Grabo opened the first Brewers Two with her sister Eileen Belongea in Waukesha and although a lot has changed in terms of different locations and even the original concept to an extent the sisters have remained steadfast in their commitment to making the cafe feel like home after being in professional careers in the corporate world to go it alone and have our own little business and have a little bit more control in our own lives,” Grabo said We used to set up little outdoor coffee bars at different special events like art fairs.” The sisters took their mobile coffee bars to events while continuing to work their regular jobs for about six years before they decided to pull the trigger on the next step “We finally decided it was time for four walls,” Grabo said Grabo and Belongea planned to have their business focus entirely on coffee but it quickly became clear that they wanted food to have a bigger role in Brewers Two “My mom had always taught us how to cook and bake and so we started putting some recipes to the test,” Grabo said “I pretty quickly decided that I didn’t want to eat frozen food pulled out of the freezer Now we do pretty much everything from scratch.” That particular change happened quickly for Brewers Two but the rest of the road has been more dynamic with the Pewaukee location opening in 2007 and an Oconomowoc cafe also popping up We were only there for about three years,” Grabo said that’s when I was kind of looking around and I heard about this place and I was like ‘Count me in.’ ” The original Waukesha cafe eventually closed in 2014 as the sisters decided to consolidate operations of Brewers Two into the Pewaukee location where it enjoys a loyal following of coffee-drinkers and diners especially in the summer when you can see people across the street having fun on the beach and everyone is out enjoying the town,” said Pewaukee resident John Ferry Grabo and Belongea bring in coffee from Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co while making sure to keep blends on a steady rotation We love working with other local businesses We keep it pretty fresh and keep rotating it,” Grabo said Brewers Two’s specialties include four different salads all made fresh a wide array of salads and soups brought in daily from The Soup Market in Bayview “Everybody calls in and asks what soups we have that day,” Grabo said With over a decade and a half of experience and two past locations in the rearview mirror Grabo and Belongea have no specific plans for the future of Brewers Two but they’re also just along for the ride along with the rest of the people who call their cafe home “What I love is when I see the same people in grocery stores or Costco or Sam’s Club and they’ll come up and talk to me and they’ll say ‘My coffee shop,’ ” Grabo said “I love that they call it ‘My coffee shop,’ because that’s what it should be.” Want to support journalism like this? Subscribe to the Journal Sentinel today. PRICE RANGE: From $3.75 for a cup of soup or $4.89 for fruit and yogurt up to $7.75 for a turkey club sandwich or a Cobb salad The Seinfeld writer who gave the world Festivus reveals the origins of the holiday—invented by his father, not Frank Costanza and featuring clocks and wailing children rather than the famous pole—which are pretty dark indeed Dan O’Keefe, who also worked on iconic shows such as Silicon Valley and Veep, joined The Daily Beast’s Fever Dreams podcast to talk about satire in the post-Trump age. But first, he gave hosts Will Sommer and Asawin Suebsaeng a surrealist tour through how Festivus came to be. “It was a holiday that was unique to our family. That was ostensibly a strength. And it didn’t have a set date.. in real life it could just happen whenever the fuck he felt like it, or was extremely hung over and wanted to jump-start his synapses. In one year, there were two for some reason; one year, there were none. You never knew when it was coming.” One real-life feature of the holiday that did make it into Seinfeld lore was the legendary Airing of Grievances. “It was just a very formalized setting for yelling at us,” O’Keefe notes. “Yeah, growing up, myself and my two brothers were in a form of child abuse that yet wasn’t recognized as such by the state of New York, induced to perform seasonal rituals.” “They say, ‘Jerry thinks this is hilarious and we want to put it in the show.’ And I tried to dissuade them.”“Every time we asked him about [the clock and bag], he literally screamed at us—‘That’s not for you to know,’ for some reason, that was what he said. So we celebrated this thing and my brothers and I quickly realized you don’t talk about this at school or you get more beatings than you’re already getting.” But O’Keefe’s colleagues sensed comic gold and lured him to a diner in order to convince him to include Festivus in the show These are like the head writers of the show ‘Jerry thinks this is hilarious and we want to put it in the show.’ And I tried to dissuade them as convincingly as I could ‘I have the greatest love and respect for the show It’s done nothing to deserve that.’ But they said it can go in your episode or someone else’s.’ So I figure that I might as well be the hand doing the smearing.” O’Keefe and the Fever Dreams co-hosts also discuss how Festivus has been co-opted by Republican politics—if you Google the words “Festivus Trump” you’ll see what they mean—and debate whether social and political satire can actually address the Donald J Trump presidency or whether it’s “just too horrible and fresh” for comedians to be able to make fun of something “so already preposterous and absurd and awful.” O’Keefe also reveals that Trump’s presidency changed the story arc of Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ character on Veep “We found when looking at those whiteboards that the bar for a corrupt and just downright evil presidency had been considerably lowered or raised—whichever the correct one is—and that what we had at the time put together it was sort of quaint in a world where it was suggested that you should inject bleach into yourself So we had to pretty much scrap Season 7 and rewrite the whole thing “It shows the Selena [Meyer] character subverting an election with foreign aid and allowing and encouraging a devoted underling to go to the penitentiary—and just becoming a monster.” Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here SACKETT, Colby We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Local Journalism Initiative Raspberry Pi 5 supports PCIe connectivity, ◆1: Parts necessary for connecting Grabo This time, we will connect the graphic board ' but since the 3.3V current of Raspberry Pi 5 is small if you connect a graphic board directly to NGFFP4X-N03 it will not start up due to insufficient current this time I will use an ATX power supply as an auxiliary power supply and connect it to Raspberry Pi 5 via a riser card we are using an ATX power supply as the auxiliary power supply and in order to energize the power supply alone I connected the 'parts for turning on the power' that came with the EVGA ATX power supply to the tip of the power supply terminal If you do not have ``parts to turn on the power,'' please refer to ◆2: Kernel compilation and firmware settings editing procedure Turn on the Raspberry Pi 5 make it operational using the serial console or SSH run the following command to obtain administrator privileges run the following command to install the packages required for kernel compilation [code]apt install git bc bison flex libssl-dev make libncurses5-dev[/code] Additionally run the following command to install firmware for AMD GPUs [code]apt install -y firmware-amd-graphics[/code] Once the package installation is complete change the settings to display the CLI instead of the GUI at startup run the following command to open the Raspberry Pi 5 management screen [code]raspi-config[/code] When the management screen like the one below opens Select 'B2 Console Autologin Text console' Then you will be returned to the top of the management screen When the screen asking if you want to restart is displayed [code]sudo su[/code] If automatic loading of kernel modules is enabled the graphics board may not be recognized properly so disable automatic startup of kernel modules related to AMD GPUs run the following command to create a configuration file and open it in an editor [code]nano /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-amdgpu.conf[/code] Once a blank file is created run the following commands in order to download files and set variables required for kernel compilation Note that the kernel is not the official kernel of the Raspberry Pi project [code]mkdir gpu_kernel[/code] [code]cd gpu_kernel[/code] [code]git clone --depth=1 --branch rpi-6.1.y-gpu-pi5 https://github.com/Coreforge/linux.git[/code] [code]cd linux[/code] [code]KERNEL=kernel_2712[/code] [code]make bcm2712_defconfig[/code] Next run the following command to open the kernel compilation settings screen to specify the required modules [code]make menuconfig[/code] When the settings screen opens follow the menu in the order of 'Device Drivers' and 'Graphics support' enable 'Enable amdgpu support for SI parts' select 'ACP (Audio CoProcessor) Configuration' After enabling 'Enable AMD Audio CoProcessor IP support' press the Esc key to return to the previous screen After enabling 'AMD DC - Enable new display engine (NEW)' 'AMD DC support for Southern Islands ASICs' press the Esc key and select the previous one enable 'HSA kernel driver for AMD GPU devices' and press the Esc key to return to the previous screen After enabling 'Fix up misaligned multi-word loads and stores in user space' When the file name input screen is displayed When you return to the top page of the management screen close the management screen with 'Ctrl + C' run the following command to open the configuration file to rewrite the kernel version name [code]nano.config[/code] Rewrite the part marked 'CONFIG_LOCALVERSION='○○○○' with an easy-to-understand name it was written as 'CONFIG_LOCALVERSION='-v8_16k' so I changed it to 'CONFIG_LOCALVERSION='-v8_16kradeon' and saved it run the following command to compile the kernel [code]make -j4 Image.gz modules dtbs[/code] While the kernel is being compiled the progress will be displayed in a staggered manner as shown below Please wait as it will take about an hour for the compilation to complete run the following command to install the kernel module run the following commands in order to copy the necessary files [code]cp arch/arm64/boot/dts/broadcom/*.dtb /boot/firmware/[/code] [code]cp arch/arm64/boot/dts/overlays/*.dtb* /boot/firmware/overlays/[/code] [code]cp arch/arm64/boot/dts/overlays/README /boot/firmware/overlays/[/code] [code]cp arch/arm64/boot/Image.gz /boot/firmware/$KERNEL.img[/code] Next execute the following commands in order to install the library 'memcpy_unaligned.c' required to start the GUI [code]wget https://gist.githubusercontent.com/Coreforge/91da3d410ec7eb0ef5bc8dee24b91359/raw/b4848d1da9fff0cfcf7b601713efac1909e408e8/memcpy_unaligned.c[/code] [code]gcc -shared -fPIC -o memcpy.so memcpy_unaligned.c[/code] [code]mv memcpy.so /usr/local/lib/memcpy.so[/code] Next create a configuration file that allows 'memcpy' to be loaded at system startup [code]nano /etc/ld.so.preload[/code] Once a blank file is created write '/usr/local/lib/memcpy.so' and save it edit the firmware configuration file by running the following command: [code]nano /boot/firmware/config.txt[/code] Once the configuration file opens add the following two lines at the end: Raspberry Pi 5 is said to be compatible with PCIe Gen2 according to the specifications but by writing 'dtparam=pciex1_gen=3' in the firmware configuration file high-speed connection with PCIe Gen3 is possible run the following command to rewrite the EEPROM [code]rpi-eeprom-config --edit[/code] When the editing screen opens rewrite the contents of the file as shown below and save it run the following command to restart the system [code]sudo su[/code] Run the following command to check the kernel version [code]uname -a[/code] If the kernel version name is as configured the kernel compilation and installation was successful After confirming that the kernel has been installed correctly execute the following command to shut down the system [code]halt[/code] ◆3: Connect the graphics board and output the screen Now that the kernel compilation and firmware preparations are complete it's time to connect the graphics board to Raspberry Pi 5 The general flow of connection is ``First connect the dummy card and make it recognized then replace the dummy card with the graphic board and make it recognized.'' The specific steps are as follows attach the dummy card to Raspberry Pi 5 and turn it on Execute the following command to check whether Raspberry Pi 5 can recognize the dummy card [code]lspci[/code] We confirmed that the card was recognized with the name 'Communication controller: LSI Corporation Device' run the following command to check the connection information details [code]lspci -nn[/code] The command execution result looks like this Make a note of '0000:01:00.0' at the beginning of the line containing 'Communication controller: LSI Corporation Device' and the four-digit number '0630' at the end This '0000:01:00.0' indicates the location of the device as seen from the PCI bus in order to manipulate the connection status of the dummy card execute the following command to find the directory to be manipulated [code]find /sys/devices | grep 0000:01:00.0[/code] The directories displayed in a row in the search results are the target directories you can see that '/sys/devices/platform/axi/1000110000.pcie/pci0000:00/0000:00:00.0/0000:01:00.0' is the directory to be operated on To confirm that the target directory is correct note down the path of the file named 'device' in the target directory note '/sys/devices/platform/axi/1000110000.pcie/pci0000:00/0000:00:00.0/0000:01:00.0/device' run the following command to check the contents of the file [code]cat /sys/devices/platform/axi/1000110000.pcie/pci0000:00/0000:00:00.0/0000:01:00.0/device[/code] It is OK if the contents of the file include the device location and device ID The execution result this time is as follows and it contains the device location '0000:01:00.0' and the device ID '0630' execute the command below to write 1 to the 'remove' file in the target directory to remove the dummy card from the system using software [code]echo '1'> /sys/devices/platform/axi/1000110000.pcie/pci0000:00/0000:00:00.0/0000:01:00.0/remove[/code] Run the following command to check the device connection status [code]lspci[/code] You can see that the removal was successful because 'Communication controller: LSI Corporation Device' is not included in the execution results of 'lspci' physically remove the dummy card from the Raspberry Pi 5 Then connect the graphics board to Raspberry Pi 5 write '1' to the 'rescan' file located one level above the target directory and rescan the device The commands to be executed are as follows [code]echo '1'> /sys/devices/platform/axi/1000110000.pcie/pci0000:00/0000:00:00.0/rescan[/code] Next run the following command to check the device connection status [code]lspci[/code] The execution result looks like this The fact that it says 'Radeon RX 550 640SP / RX 560/560X' indicates that the graphics board is recognized try running ``dmesg'' to check the kernel logs [code]dmesg[/code] The execution result looks like this If an error related to 'AMD GPU' is output it is likely that the module has failed to load so you will need to recompile the kernel from the beginning It seems that the graphics board has been successfully recognized so execute the following command to load the kernel module for AMD GPU the CLI screen should appear on the display Now you can connect the graphics board to Raspberry Pi 5 and output the screen ◆4: Start the GUI and try moving the GPU around Since the screen output was successful we will proceed with the operation from here using the keyboard connected to the Raspberry Pi 5 Execute the following command to start the GUI [code]wayfire-pi[/code] After waiting for a while there is a problem that the mouse pointer is not displayed so you can perform operations such as ``bring up the right-click menu'' and ``try dragging on the screen.'' If you know the position of the mouse pointer although it is difficult to say it is practical install the 3D benchmark software ``glmark2'' and the operating status monitoring software ``radeontop'' to move the graphic board start the terminal using your mouse and keyboard [code]sudo su[/code] Install 'glmark2' and 'radeontop' by running the following commands in order [code]apt install glmark2[/code] [code]apt install -y libdrm-dev libncurses-dev libxcb-dri2-0-dev[/code] [code]git clone https://github.com/clbr/radeontop.git[/code] [code]cd radeontop[/code] [code]make[/code] Once the installation is complete run 'glmark2' to make the graphics board perform 3D processing [code]glmark2[/code] The execution screen of 'glmark2' looks like this open another terminal and execute the following commands in order [code]cd radeontop[/code] [code]./radeontop[/code] Now you can monitor the operating status while performing CG processing on the graphics board when I first learned that ``Raspberry Pi 5 supports PCIe connection'' I fantasized about connecting a graphic board that is overwhelmingly larger than Raspberry Pi 5 and outputting screen output it was not possible due to problems such as ``Unable to recognize NVIDIA GPU'' and ``Raspberry Pi 5's 3.3V current is low.'' ◆6: Tell us what you would like us to review about “Raspberry Pi 5” Please use the link below to tell us the points you would like us to try because you are actually using it such as 'Try what happens when you do this!' and 'What will happen in this situation?' It's okay if the content overlaps with someone else's the more helpful it will be for you to understand that this is what you're concerned about And it will be reflected in your next review article creation • Discord | 'Raspberry Pi 5 has arrived at the GIGAZINE editorial department Research shows that conspiracy theorists can change their minds over time I ate MOKUBAZA's 'Cheese Keema Curry' where the cheese completely wrapped the Keema curry and the egg yolk was on top like an eyeball. Feb 26, 2024 06:00:00 in Review,   Hardware The GeForce RTX 4090 significantly outperforms the previous generation GeForce RTX 3090 on all scores nearly doubling the scores in Port Royal and Fire Strike Ultra TechSpot compares the average frame rate (fps) when playing games on various graphics boards. The result of running ' Dying Light 2 Stay Human ' with 4K / high image quality setting is as follows The average fps of the GeForce RTX 4090 is 104 fps which greatly exceeds the result (66 fps) of the top model of the previous generation The GeForce RTX 4090 supports NVIDIA's AI super-resolution technology 'DLSS 3.0'. As a result of running the game ' Cyberpunk 2077 ' that supports DLSS 3.0 with 4K and high image quality settings when DLSS 3.0 is enabled with ray tracing disabled As mentioned above, the GeForce RTX 4090 has overwhelming performance, but Ars Technica is displeased with the size of the body. The photo below shows the GeForce RTX 4090 on the left and the game machine ' Xbox Series S ' on the right it is essential to check whether it can be stored in a PC case Engadget also complains about the need for four PCIe 8-pin cables and the high power consumption of 450W even when the GeForce RTX 4090 was heavily loaded so it seems that it has the cooling performance to match the high power consumption Succeeded to play DOOM with Windows Notepad Headline news for October 12, 2022 Oct 12, 2022 20:00:00 in Hardware This black chip attached to the board is the memory chip Eight chips of 1 Gbit each make a total of 1 GB And this is the chip to be replaced, the capacity is doubled to 2Gbit. dosdude1 then dipped the chip in soldering This is what it looks like while warming up I will remove the chip while applying flux to the chip of the graphic board and heating it Use a light to carefully check for any misalignment Wipe off the flux on the board and you're done I will actually install the graphic board and test it 'Nightmare' seen by middle-aged and elderly may be a sign of dementia I tried two kinds of Burger King `` Guilty Porcini Burger '' sandwiched with fragrant mushroom sauce and French fries using 5 kinds of mushrooms Oct 07, 2022 23:00:00 in Hardware,   Video I tried to check whether Apple Watch's application "Activity" and "Workout" that can measure calories and heart rate help health care I tried to eat "flake french toast" of a new texture with crispy × fluffy at Brothers Cafe May 01, 2015 23:00:28 in Review,   Hardware,   Video,   Game