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HOLMDEL, N.J., Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WorkWave, the premier provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a service business's life cycle, announces today its partnership with Certus, a top pest control company focused on rapid expansion through acquisitions, to create a single, consolidated software platform for all of its sales and operations company-wide.

With 42 acquisitions in just two years, Certus has quickly become one of the fastest-growing pest control providers in the industry. With no slowdown in sight, Certus sought to select a software partner that would enable a unified focus on performance improvement, consolidation of technology, and efficiency of operations across the company, further facilitating growth.

"We have found immense value in selecting PestPac as our software partner across our sales and service operations because we can onboard our new companies quickly and effectively, with the knowledge that they now have access to the most powerful pest control solution on the market. Our teams complement each other well and constantly learn from one another," says Mike Givlin, CEO and co-founder of Certus. "We're working on a comprehensive view of all of our company data, better reporting, and more efficient routing capabilities. We would not be able to achieve that comprehensive view of our business without WorkWave by our side."

Certus selected PestPac by WorkWave in 2020, citing the need for deep pest control functionality, the ability to scale across a large operation while maintaining speed and performance, a breadth of offerings that covered both residential and commercial operations, and the ability to accommodate a complex mix of service offerings found among the diverse pest control providers.

Certus then undertook a standard process to efficiently consolidate each new acquisition into one North American instance of the software, bringing them up to speed as quickly as possible. This smooth process was especially important as the technology experience level varied greatly across its newly-acquired companies; some companies were already familiar with using a software solution to run their business, while, for others, PestPac would be their first software solution.

"We are honored to be partnering with such a forward-looking and innovative company. Certus is representative of the new way of thinking among pest control operatorsthinking beyond service, as we call itfocusing on a great customer experience combined with higher growth and profitability," said David F. Giannetto, CEO of WorkWave. "Certus knows that they can rely on WorkWave to provide the software necessary to help them achieve their objectives, creating synergies in an increasingly complex operation and giving them the confidence to focus on growth and providing the best service possible. That's what success means to us."

Based on the success of this program, Certus is accelerating implementation so that all of its companies will be in one single, integrated platform within the next 12 months.

About WorkWave

For nearly 40 years, WorkWave has been building best practices into its market-leading field service and last mile software solutions to allow best-in-class companies to grow their business, service their customers and maximize their money. Its solutions empower service-oriented companies to reach their full potential through scalable, cloud-based software solutions that support every stage of a business life cycle, including marketing, sales, service delivery, customer interaction and financial transactions. WorkWave is a trusted partner for thousands of customers across a wide variety of industries, including pest control, lawn care, cleaning, HVAC, plumbing and electrical, and last mile delivery. WorkWave's award-winning culture and solutions have been recognized in the SaaS Awards, the Cloud Awards, the American Business Awards, the NJBIZ Best Places to Work Awards, and the Stevie Awards for Great Employers. For more information, visit workwave.com.

About Certus

Certus is a different kind of pest control company built on a foundation of putting people first, doing the right thing, and always reaching higher. Founded in 2019, our team has taken decades of industry experience and brought a new way of thinking to pest control. Simply put, we believe there is always a better waynot only in the pest control methods we use, but in how we operate our business itself. Over the next few years, we expect to build a Top 10 PCT company.

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Palm Bay, Florida, Aug. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Raccoons in Treasure Coast are an all too familiar problem. Yet when you have a raccoon tearing up your attic or causing havoc in your yard, what should you do?

The trouble is raccoons are intelligent animals. They cause damage, they leave potentially dangerous droppings, and they can be nasty if confronted. Trying to remove or control them yourself, without knowledge or experience in pest control, is a risk not worth taking.

AAAC Wildlife Removal of Treasure Coast are the local experts when it comes to raccoon removal. Owned by Alex Lauffenburger, well known in the industry for his passion for wildlife and expertise in removal techniques, he and his team understand the importance of having a safe and secure home, and just how much damage and danger raccoons can provoke.

Below, Alex outlines his dos and donts of raccoon removal and control:

Do contact a wildlife pest control service as soon as the critter has been discovered

As soon as youre aware of a raccoon problem in your home, contact a raccoon control wildlife pest control service such as AAAC Wildlife Removal of Treasure Coast. Raccoons can cause huge damage to your home, gnawing through plumbing, staining your attic with excrement, and tearing up insulation. The longer you leave it, the worse the damage can become.

Dont use a wildlife pest control service that uses extermination tactics like poison

Not only is it inhumane but bringing in poisonous substances to your home is a danger. Raccoons dont tend to lay dormant and can quite easily move around your home and track the poison with them. This is a huge risk for you, your family, and your pets, and it makes the raccoons desperate for water, resulting in even more damage to your plumbing.

Do ask a licensed operator to trap them

Humane traps are available in the form of one way and two-way trap doors. The idea that you set bait in the trap (something the raccoons cant resist such as pet food or marshmallows) and once they go for the bait, the door closes behind them. AAAC Wildlife Removal of Treasure Coast are a licensed and certified by the state of Florida.

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Dont try to trap them yourself this could be dangerous

Raccoons can be quite dangerous if approached. Not only does it take specialist raccoon pest control knowledge and equipment to trap and remove them, but it takes somebody with the skill and confidence to get the job done without hurting the animal. If things go wrong, raccoons can be quite nasty, and you may be left with wounds.

Do identify and seal off entry points

Once the raccoons have been trapped and removed, to have the best possible chances of them not returning, youll need to seal off all entry points. These include any small openings and cracks (raccoons are small and nimble and can fit through surprisingly small spaces!).

AAAC Wildlife Removal of Treasure Coast are certified to make damage repairs and secure entry points. They can even help with attic restoration, which is a great add-on service should your attic be in a state of disrepair.

Dont clean up raccoon excrement without protective wear

Not only can racon droppings cause unsightly damage to your attic, but they could be infected with roundworms that pose a health threat to anybody that comes into contact with them. Roundworm is a lethal disease, particularly dangerous to children who may ingest them while playing in a backyard of play area. Its advised you leave the clean up to the experts, who will remove waste, perform odor control, and replace insulation if required.

Do call a wildlife pest control service if you have a dead raccoon in your home

Treasure Coast is particularly bad for dead animals due to the areas wet climate. It makes it tricky to remove them and knowing how to handle a dead raccoon and how to properly dispose of it requires expert knowledge.

Dont take the DIY rote always trust a Treasure Coast wildlife pest control expert

If youre dealing with a raccoon problem and youre worried about the safety of your home, you, and your loved ones, its never a good idea to take on the task yourself. It truly does require expert tactics and knowledge of the mammal to ensure that you successfully remove them, you seal up your home so they cannot return, and that you clean up the mess in a safe, efficient manner.

Call the guys at AAAC Wildlife Removal of Treasure Coast today on 772-324-3412 and ask them about their raccoon removal and control services.

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After a decades-long campaign by some health and labor organizations, the Environmental Protection Agency last week banned the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos on food grown in or imported into the United States.

The pesticide has been used to control crop pests since 1965. Its most commonly used on grapes, broccoli and cauliflower and row crops.

For years advocacy groups have noted chlorpyrifoss negative effects on childrens brain development, citing studies that link the pesticide to learning disabilities and ADHD. News of the ban was met with praise on social media, including several Instagram and Twitter comments that commended the EPA for taking action.

But in Pennsylvania, the move was greeted with less fanfare.

I do think its something some growers will miss not having, said William Troxell, executive director of the PA Vegetable Growers Association, which did not formally take a position on the issue. In a lot of cases, there are other insecticides that are less toxic that are available. Oftentimes growers do appreciate having something thats known to be very effective available to them if they need it.

Troxell said according to the associations most recent data from 2020, out of 1,000 survey responses, 73% of Pennsylvania farmers consider themselves conventional, meaning they use pesticides either regularly or only when necessary.

Simmons Farms in McMurray falls into the conventional category.

We feel comfortable using them (pesticides), said Scott Simmons, a partner at Simmons Farms. Being that its a family farm, we dont want to use them any more than we have to we eat all our own products. We try to be careful.

Simmons said growing up, his family would spray crops with pesticides daily. Now, the farm, which complies with U.S. Department of Agricultures Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices, only uses pesticides when necessary. Simmons said todays farmers can follow online pest trackers to determine when a certain fungus or pest will be in the area, and spray crops accordingly.

Simmons said the farm did use chlorpyrifos years ago, but hasnt used that particular pesticide in about 15 years.

We have seen a trend in the declining use of chlorpyrifos in Pennsylvania already as growers saw signals of this coming, Emily Demsey, communications director for the state Department of Agriculture, wrote in an email. Production of the chemical has been phased out of major producers.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture does not gather data on pesticide use, but the departments observations support the Pennsylvania Farm Bureaus most recent data showing only a small percentage of farmers surveyed use chlorpyrifos regularly.

The farm bureau advocated against the EPA banning the use of the pesticide.

Farmers have been using (chlorpyrifos) for decades. Every farm is different, the soil is different. A lot of farmers are making decisions based on years of research of what is working specifically on their farms, said Liam Migdail, a spokesperson for the farm bureau. A lot of these are very, very farm-specific decisions. Whenever you take away a tool ... theres a lot of relearning that has to happen, that process of trial and error.

No relearning will take place at Redrange Farm in Fayette County.

We do not use any chemicals in our gardens or farming areas, Lorraine Coates, who runs the farm with Roger Clawson, stated in an email. This ban does not impact us in any way.

Some states, including Maryland, already have begun phasing out chlorpyrifos. Demsey said the EPAs action is effective six months after the ban is added to the federal register, meaning it should take effect in early 2022.

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Ants in the entryway or earwigs in the closet? If these common pests are making you squirm, youre not alone.

Its normal for bugs to make their way into your home in the summer, but you dont have to let them stay!

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Common Bugs That Pose a Problem

Ants

Cockroaches

Crickets

Earwigs

Fleas (especially if you have four-legged friends)

Flies

Spiders

If your space is currently home to more than its fair share of any of these pests, here are a few tips for ridding your house of common insects and pest-proofing your home for the future.

Handling an Infestation

You have several options for handling an infestation, ranging from mechanical to chemical. The first step is always to identify what type of pest youre dealing with and where theyre coming from.

Then, follow up with one of these pest control strategies.

Traps: Store-bought traps can be very effective for difficult pests like cockroaches. Most traps involve bait and a glue or sticking agents to hold the insects on the trap. Some traps, especially for winged bugs, use containers with bait, so once the insect flies inside, it cant get back out.

Household Products:

Dish Soap: Spray diluted dish soap on ant-infested areas to get rid of these pests. It helps eliminate the scent of their trails.

Lavender: Flies, moths, and mosquitos hate the scent of lavender. You can hang dried bouquets of lavender in entryways, or dab a small amount of essential oil in problem spots.

Lemon: Rubbing a lemon peel around entryways, windows, and baseboards can help deter spiders and other insects.

Vinegar: A squirt of dish soap with your vinegar will attract and then trap any fruit flies or standard flies that may be swarming around your kitchen fruit bowl. A cocktail of vinegar, lemon juice, and witch hazel is also effective for ridding your home of fleas.

Chemical Insecticides: If you have a stubborn pest or an infestation larger than the pointed interventions above can address, consider using one of the pesticides available commercially. Pesticide Environmental Stewardship offers a guide to Using Pesticides Safely and Correctly, and here are some of the key highlights:

Choose the pesticide that will target your pest (an insecticide specifically for spiders or mites, for example).

Wear protective clothing and safety gear (including goggles and gloves).

Apply only as much as the label instructs.

Do not apply in windy or rainy weather.

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When to Call the Pros

If youve tried traps, natural, and chemical strategies, and you still have unwanted houseguests, its definitely time to call in the pros. (Although, theres no shame in bringing in the pros after even one unsuccessful DIY pest control option, especially if youve got a phobia of your pest.)

Professional pest control companies should be certified by your state or territory regulatory agency. Make sure to read up on the pesticide they will be using around your home and how long you should keep children or animals out of the area.

Pest-Proofing Your Home

As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Keep your home pest-free with some simple daily guidelines.

Start by removing the things that make your home inviting to bugs, like cluttered places to hide, scraps of food (or trash), and standing water. You may even want to cover pet water bowls at night and tightly cover any garbage cans in your house.

Here are several additional measures you can take to pest-proof your home:

Inside:

Seal cracks with caulk.

Seal around windows and doors with weather stripping or door sweeps.

Fill holes with steel wool.

Store food only in the kitchen and only in sealed containers (even dry goods like pasta, flour, crackers, etc.).

Sweep up any spills and crumbs.

Take out the garbage frequently.

Vacuum and sweep regularly.

Remove any standing water (around houseplants, leaky faucets, etc.).

Outside:

Keep the perimeter of the house free of clutter and yard debris.

Stack firewood away from the house.

Remove weeds and old leaves, anything thats a good hiding place for pests.

For more guidance, see also the Environmental Protection Agencys pest control tips.

This summer, dont let those bugs get the better of you. Target your pests, eliminate any already in your space, and use our tips to maintain a clean, pest-free, and pest-proof home.

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A California high school is delaying the start of its school year because of a severe rat infestation, Newsweek reports.

About 2,600 students at Schurr High School in Montebello, California, were scheduled to resume in-person classes on Monday, after taking remote classes for over a year. But when teachers arrived on campus to prepare their classrooms, they found dead rats on the floors and desks covered in rodent feces. One teacher reported hearing rats running around in the buildings walls and ceilings.

In addition to the rat infestation, teachers said the facilitys air conditioning system was not properly working, a problem in a school where many of the classrooms dont have windows to open for fresh air, The Los Angeles Times reports. COVID-19 safety measures recommend improved air ventilation systems in schools and other public buildings.

Montebello School District Interim Superintendent Mark Skvarn admitted the schools maintenance staff did not adequately prepare the building for reopening and offered no excuses for their inaction.

Im not going to make excuses that this stuff was done as well as it could have been done, he said.

The school had had a severe rodent problem for years. A teacher confirmed that before the school closed for the coronavirus pandemic, rats would commonly fall out of tile ceilings and scurry to the next classroom in the middle of the school day.

Learn how one school campus gained control over rodents and other pests.

Then watch the latest episode of Straight Talk! below for advice from Brad Sparks, owner of Elite Pest and Termite Control, on keeping rodents out of buildings and eliminating those that manage to make it inside.

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YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood is now officially open for business.

Located at the southern tip of the sprawling roof canopy that also covers SoFi Stadium and the open-air American Airlines Plaza, the 6,000-capacity YouTube Theater will host a myriad of events including concerts, awards shows, comedy sets, eSports competitions, community events and conferences.

Related: Metro adds free SoFi Stadium bus shuttle from Hawthorne/Lennox Station for game days

The venue fits in seamlessly with SoFi Stadium the 3-million-square-foot centerpiece of Hollywood Park with the ability to host up to a 100,000-capacity crowd with fixed seats and added floor seating as well as the adjacent multi-level, two-and-a-half acre American Airlines Plaza that serves as the breezeway between the two venues.

Inside the YouTube Theater adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. This two-story chandelier made of Kaynemaile architectural mesh from New Zealand hangs from the balcony level to the plaza. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

The YouTube Theater adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The theater seats 6,000 but the already intimate setting can be reduced to 4,400 or 3,400 capacity, using house reduction curtains. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

There are many modern and artistic touches to the YouTube Theater adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The theater seats 6,000 and the farthest seat in the venue is only 164 feet from the stage. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

The YouTube Theater stage and signage in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The theater seats 6,000 but the already intimate setting can be reduced to 4,400 or 3,400 capacity, using house reduction curtains. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

VP of YouTube Brand Marketing Angela Courtin speaks to the media during a sneak peek of YouTube Theater, in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The official ribbon cutting ceremony is Monday, Aug. 9 for the venue that will accommodate concerts, community events, award shows, comedy shows and more. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park Managing Director Jason Gannon speaks to the media during a sneak peek of YouTube Theater, in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The official ribbon cutting ceremony is Monday, Aug. 9 for the venue that will accommodate concerts, community events, award shows, comedy shows and more. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Inside the YouTube Theaters artist guest area or Green Room, in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The official ribbon cutting ceremony is Monday, Aug. 9 for the venue that will accommodate concerts, community events, award shows, comedy shows and more. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

VP of YouTube Brand Marketing Angela Courtin speaks to the media during a sneak peek of YouTube Theater, in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The screen Courtin is standing in front of will is an interactive digital wall that will showcase YouTube creators and artists. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Inside the YouTube Theaters artist guest area or Green Room, in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The official ribbon cutting ceremony is Monday, Aug. 9 for the venue that will accommodate concerts, community events, award shows, comedy shows and more. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr. speaks to the media during a sneak peek of YouTube Theater, in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The official ribbon cutting ceremony is Monday, Aug. 9 for the venue that will accommodate concerts, community events, award shows, comedy shows and more. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

VP of YouTube Brand Marketing Angela Courtin speaks to the media during a sneak peek of YouTube Theater, in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The screen Courtin is standing in front of will is an interactive digital wall that will showcase YouTube creators and artists. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

The entrance of the YouTube Theater adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The 13X10 ft. Digital signage display o the YouTube icon allows guest to interact witty mirroring themselves on the screen. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

The view from the patio of YouTube Theater adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The official ribbon cutting ceremony is Monday, Aug. 9 for the venue that will accommodate concerts, community events, award shows, comedy shows and more. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

The view inside the YouTube Theater adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The official ribbon cutting ceremony is Monday, Aug. 9 for the venue that will accommodate concerts, community events, award shows, comedy shows and more. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

The YouTube Theater adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The theater seats 6,000 but the already intimate setting can be reduced to 4,400 or 3,400 capacity, using house reduction curtains. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

The YouTube Theater adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The theater seats 6,000 but the already intimate setting can be reduced to 4,400 or 3,400 capacity, using house reduction curtains. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

The view inside the YouTube Theater adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The official ribbon cutting ceremony is Monday, Aug. 9 for the venue that will accommodate concerts, community events, award shows, comedy shows and more. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

The YouTube Theater adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The theater seats 6,000 but the already intimate setting can be reduced to 4,400 or 3,400 capacity, using house reduction curtains. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

The view inside the YouTube Theater looking toward SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The official ribbon cutting ceremony is Monday, Aug. 9 for the venue that will accommodate concerts, community events, award shows, comedy shows and more. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

The view inside the YouTube Theater adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The official ribbon cutting ceremony is Monday, Aug. 9 for the venue that will accommodate concerts, community events, award shows, comedy shows and more. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

The view inside the YouTube Theater looking toward SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The official ribbon cutting ceremony is Monday, Aug. 9 for the venue that will accommodate concerts, community events, award shows, comedy shows and more. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

The view inside the YouTube Theater adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The official ribbon cutting ceremony is Monday, Aug. 9 for the venue that will accommodate concerts, community events, award shows, comedy shows and more. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

The view inside the YouTube Theater looking toward SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, August 6, 2021. The official ribbon cutting ceremony is Monday, Aug. 9 for the venue that will accommodate concerts, community events, award shows, comedy shows and more. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

The outer sections of the theater are beautifully designed with bright white paint abutting hammered silver or black metal back splashes at the bars and painted black, silver or mirrored accents. There are also several large art installations that standout in the structure including a two-story Kaynemaile mesh chandelier that hangs over the west balcony bar and a colorful and textured art wall designed by artist Sandeep Mukherjee.

The indoor/outdoor balcony gives a ton of space for concert goers to grab a drink and chill at numerous standing cocktail tables in a space that overlooks the American Airlines Plaza and into SoFi Stadium. The extended balcony also offers a cool breeze near the west balcony bar and a view of the man-made Lake Park and the future location of eateries, shops, apartment homes and a hotel that will complete the over 300 acre Hollywood Park.

Jason Gannon, managing director of SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, said during a media walk-thru of the venue that the flexibility of all of the indoor and outdoor mixed-use spaces was vital to the overall plan. However, the area, which is right next door to the 18,000-capacity Forum, truly needed a more medium-sized, indoor concert and events space.

Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr., who was also on hand during the media tour, agreed. Butts noted that when he became mayor in 2011 the city that was once known as The City of Champions before the Los Angeles Lakers and Kings had moved to downtown Los Angeles, had become known as the place with the Sizzler and the big doughnut, he added.

What this has done is rounded out the rich tapestry that we have here that says you can come to Inglewood and do anything, he said referencing all of Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenkes vision coming to life with Hollywood Park, including bringing the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers to SoFi Stadium, as well as The Forum returning to a full-time concert venue and the all-new Los Angeles Clippers arena thats set to open in the area in 2024.

Its perfect, too, that YouTube will be a sponsor [of the theater] because they have the capacity to provide coding training and other services that will benefit the development of youth in the community, he said. The most important thing for us is that one, residents are trained and employed and two, that the youth benefit from all of these different entities that come here to enrich life and culture in the city.

YouTube Theater is a 227,000 square-foot, three-story venue. The exterior, facing the plaza, is covered in a conical, sloping glass facade that creates a more open feel.

The place is packed with amenities including a 3,500-square foot private club with dark wood accents and a heavy, floor-to-ceiling art installation/accordion-style door that separates the hallway from the club space. It includes 140 premium seats and six 12-person luxury boxes. Theres also a 68-capacity art deco-style Industry Room with a speakeasy vibe for extra VIP guests and a full-service catering kitchen capable of serving up to 2,000 people.

Need a drink or a snack? There are bars everywhere. There are a total of 47 points-of-sale scattered throughout seven different full-service bars.

Inside the venue, house reduction curtains have been hung to allow the space to be divided into three crowd capacities with the full house accommodating 6,000 seats as well as 3,400 and 4,400-capacity settings. The stage itself is 6,100 square-feet, which is massive in person, and includes a rigging capacity of 200,000 pounds which will allow for a variety of larger-scale touring productions. There are also large screens hung on either side of the stage for optimal viewing. The sight lines are great, but a little steep, with the farthest seat in the house being only 164 feet from the stage.

The space is also equipped with its own three-bay loading dock and production room to allow it to run independently with its own programming or function as an extension of SoFi Stadium and the American Airlines Plaza as part of a larger event.

YouTube Theater is the first physical venue the online streaming platform with over 2 billion users has invested in.

It offers a unique business opportunity for us to combine a digital world with a physical one, Angela Courtin, vice present of brand marketing for YouTube, said on the tour. I think if we can dream it, it can exist here.

The idea, she continued, was to bridge the gap between what users experience on YouTube with what can be experienced in real life. Theres also plenty of opportunity for YouTube content creators, artists, comedians and gamers to create unique content at the theater to share with their virtual audiences.

Thats what we conceived when imagining what this event space could be, Courtin said. The technology is state-of-the-art, the cameras and sound, everything. That way when we work with artists and creators we can partner with them and say How can we take this experience and put it out to our 2 billion users worldwide?

The venue is fully stocked with premium audio and visual equipment that will make livestreaming an option for all event types. Theres a large interactive digital wall inside as well that can be used to showcase the work of YouTube creators and artists in a gallery-like setting. It can also be uploaded with exclusive curated content to match whatever is happening inside the theater on any given evening. Outside the venue, in the American Airlines Plaza, fans can interact with the 13-foot-by-10-foot digital signage display of the YouTube icon by mirroring themselves on the screen and watching highlights from YouTube.

COMING TO YOUTUBE THEATER

For now, YouTube Theater is set to kick-off on Friday, Sept. 3 with the Hollywood Black Comedy Festival led by comedian Deon Cole along with Corey Holcomb, Luenell, Earthquake and Tony Roberts.

Other performances include: Caifanes on Sept. 4; Pitbull on Sept. 22; Black Pumas on Sept. 23; Devo on Sept. 25; Juanes on Oct. 2; TLC with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony on Oct. 9; Alejandro Sanz on Oct. 29; Keith Sweat on Nov. 5; and Elvis Costello & the Imposters on Nov. 13

The venue is also booking its 2022 season with Erasure on Feb. 26; Marina on March 9; and a pair of already sold-out evenings with One Directions Louis Tomlinson March 12-13. For tickets and event updates, go to YouTubeTheater.com or Ticketmaster.com.

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Trying to sleep through a sizzling summer night isnt easy merely thinking cool thoughts doesnt cut it. Many of us have undersized air conditioners that arent used to running day in and day out as they have been lately. Trying to stay comfortable in heat waves takes a concerted effort, one that may need to be multifaceted.

Window air conditioning units and portable air conditioners are options worth considering. Window units can often be plugged into a standard outlet as long as the circuit is not shared by another major appliance. If the required amperage is over 7 amps, it is best the unit is on its own dedicated circuit.

Portable units are perfect for a garage or rental where a more permanent solution isnt available. If there is another way to cool, however, use it portable units are the loudest and least efficient way to cool.

Ideally, a portable or window a/c unit should be placed close enough to an outlet to allow the cord to reach, but if you need immediate relief, you can use a short, extra heavy-duty 12-gauge extension cord specifically designed for major appliances (not an extension cord you pick up from the local drug store). Even the right extension cord is only to be used for a few hours at a time and is designed for temporary use only.

Portable air conditioner units are perfect for a garage or rental where a more permanent solution isnt available.

Remember the old ceiling fans wobbly and noisy, lying under them at night praying they dont fall on you? Todays ceiling fans are different theyre sturdy and quiet and come in trendy styles, such as propeller blades and painted drum shades, and an array of materials, from traditional wood to brushed aluminum. Not only that, but ceiling fans are one of the few appliances whose installation will save you money upwards of 15 percent off your energy costs.

When it comes to ceiling fans, the more blades the better, right? Wrong. In fact, ceiling fans with fewer blades create less drag on the motor, allowing it to spin faster and move air more efficiently. The downside of fewer blades is it might create more ambient noise.

Whats most important in a ceiling fan is the strength of its motor. Ceiling fan motors range from 1/60 to 1/3 horsepower. A higher-power motor will meet the demands of the resisting blades and be less prone to overheating.

Want to climb out of the box completely? Opt for a bladeless ceiling fan. Because of its innovative design, a bladeless ceiling fan can produce stronger and more even airflow while consuming less electricity than a typical ceiling fan. These fans are especially good for rooms with low ceilings.

Whole house fans are another energy efficient cooling option that are perfect for areas where the nights cool down. These fans run at night, pulling cool air through a few open windows and venting hot air out through the attic.

Swapping a light for a ceiling fan wont have much of an electrical impact but installing a central air conditioning system or even a window unit might. Any time you add a major appliance, like a hot tub or an air conditioner, you need to make sure your electrical system can handle the increased load.

If you employ a fair amount of power strips and extension cords in your home, you are probably using more electricity than your panel was designed to offer. Lights dimming or flickering, breakers tripping, buzzing and crackling noises coming from your electrical panel, or your panel feeling warm to the touch are all signs your electrical system is maxed out.

Your electrical service and panel are key to your cooling options. Your electrical service is the strength of the electrical current fed into your panel from the citys grid. Your electrical panel then disperses this electricity through your home via circuits protected by breakers. Todays homes use a lot more electricity than they did even 20 years ago, so the service and panel of an older home may need to be replaced if youre considering adding new air conditioning appliances.

Jeff Stock is the owner of Elk Ridge Electric in Billings.

Jeff Stock is the owner of Elk Ridge Electric.

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A key to numerous architectural projects, whether residential, commercial, public or industrial, high-tech ceramic is widely appreciated for a number of reasons, both technical and aesthetic.Technical qualities include resistance, easy cleaning, safety and inalterability over the years, a set of qualities that make these materials perfect for large and small outdoor areas as well as major renovation projects.Their aesthetic performance includes the many effects, colours and perfect reproductions of the principal natural materials, as will be apparent in the gallery of brandsin the Iris Ceramica Group, world leaders in the field of Italian designed and made ceramics.

The Iris Ceramica Groups innovation and technical development include not only design but production and distribution of top quality ceramic products and customised accessories.In addition to aesthetic and technical aspects, beginning with careful selection of raw materials and continuing throughout the entire production process, special attention has been paid in recent years to development of different slab sizes.In the past the choice was limited to the traditional tile sizes which are still in use and available on the market. But the evolution of architecture and of demand for public and private construction projects demanded a range of different sizes in addition to the traditional ones, relaunching the sector and offering new potential for architects.

FMG Maxfine slabs measure up to 320x160 cm, with a reduced thickness of only 6 mm, permitting original continuity among spaces, a drastic reduction of visual obstacles and interruptions, easier cleaning and brighter spaces.

These factors add to a number of known and certified qualities of FMG porcelain, compactness, homogeneity, impermeability, as well as resistance to wear, temperature excursions, build-up and stains.

The Maxfine catalogue offers 87 different colours and types of surface to meet all the requirements of everyday living.

H270: the new Maxfine FMG sizes

FMG and Iris Ceramica Group technology continues to travel the path of technical innovation, exploring the new sizes presented in the gallery here.

The H270 programme includes the two new 270x120 and 120x120 cm sizes: "created to simplify installation, they areeasy to handle,can be transported to upper floors on stairwaysand areeasily and effortlessly installed", and thats not all!The 270x120 cm size is a new shape responding to the requirements of liveability, perfect for covering walls and all kinds of other applications, and recommended for renovation projects.All this in order to "simplify the refurbishment of floors and walls with no need to remove existing materials" and make the material "perfect forinstalling up to the ceilingas it eliminates cutting and waste by corresponding to standard room height which is 270cm", while the 120x120 cm size complies with the standard measurements of shower trays.

In line with the Iris Ceramica Groups vision, the H270 system is particularly sustainable as the new measurements do away with cut-off scrap and waste on the work site.

Aesthetically, as we have seen, H270 ceramic slabs reproduce the look of marbles, stones and Venetian terrazzo flooring.

Elegant, highly expressive surfaces, the White Calacatta, Bianco Venato Extra, Calacatta Grey and dark Black Marquina, Sahara Noir varieties of marble, along with the deep green of Aosta Green Marble, show off the refined elegance of the worlds most popular marbles. This timeless material is perfect for the areas in the home associated with hospitality, the kitchen and living room, as well as the private spaces of bedrooms and bathrooms, adding a prestigious touch of luxury and optimising light levels.

The classic handcrafting tradition is kept alive in Venice Zinc and Venice Ivory, featuring all the colours and dynamism of Venetian terrazzo flooring with its delicate inclusions.

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Dublin, Aug. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Kitchen Hood Market Outlook, 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

A kitchen hood, exhaust hood, or range hood is a device containing a mechanical fan that hangs above the stove or cooktop in the kitchen. It removes airborne grease, combustion products, fumes, smoke, heat, and steam from the air by evacuation of the air and filtration. Although largely overlooked, a range hood is one of the most important appliances in the kitchen. They are designed to remove odors, heat, and smoke that can occur while cooking. The Global Kitchen Hood Market Outlook, 2026 report beings from an overview of industry structure, and analyses market size and forecast of the market by product, region, sales channel, and company. In addition, this report introduces the market competition situation among the vendors and company profile, besides, market price analysis and value chain features are covered in this report. The trend growth to keep the kitchen well-managed, clean, and elegant looking space is to allow the market to grow over an anticipated CGAR of 4.9%.

Based on product type the range hood market is classified into wall mount hood, under cabinet type hood, ceiling mount, and others like island mount hood, downdraft ventilation hoods, ventilator power pack hoods, and others. The wall mount product segment is anticipated to expand at over 5.6% CAGR through 2026. The range hoods with their ability to be placed in the walls with needing extra space in the kitchen cabinets is the major factor for the market growth. These systems assist in getting rid of smoke and lingering smell completely as they are installed directly above the cooking range in commercial and residential kitchens. While the under cabinet segment is likely to show a decline in the forecasted period, others are expected to have an incline in the market share. Kitchen hoods are steadily replacing exhaust fans as they are more effective in the ventilation process. Hence, the need to effectively reduce the excess heat in the kitchen and demand for advanced home appliances that support efficient and convenient cooking habits is increasing the installation as they are capable of smoke and odor through baffle and mesh filters.

First, the concentration degree of the Kitchen Hood industry is not high, with North America leading with a market share of 33.93% in the year 2020. There are more than a hundred manufacturers in the world, and high-end products mainly from Germany, America, Italy, and China. Italy has a long history and unshakable statuses in this industry, like Elica and Faber (though it is a part of FRANKE now), both have the perfect design. As to Germany, the Bosch Group has become a global leader, which has two main brands (Bosch and Siemens), and several special brands, such as Thermador. The import and export percent of this industry is high. Chinese products mainly export to Oceania, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, and take a big market share of underdevelopment regions market, like Vietnam, Brazil, and Pakistan. Hong Kong is the biggest export market of China, more than 80% of kitchen hoods are from China mainland. On the developed market, like America, Canada, Germany, and France, Italy is the empire. Mexico also has a large number of exports due to its geographic advantage. By the end of the forecasted period, Latin America along with Middle East & Africa regions together is likely to cross over a market share of 12%.

Market leaders are introducing new models of wall mount range hoods in various sizes and shapes to cater to the growing demand. For instance, in January 2019, Elica launched its new Varna Black Vent Hood with enhanced aesthetic appeal and a black stainless steel finish. The system includes multifunctional and intuitive electronic touch controls that enhance user convenience. The hood is integrated with an advanced HUSH Sound Suppression System that ensures low noise and provides a quiet working environment in the kitchen. Stringent regulations by various regional governments regarding the cleanliness and hygiene in restaurants and food chains have mandated the installation of range hoods, which is also boosting the market growth. Moreover, these devices offer added advantages, such as heat reduction, maintenance of air quality, and increased safety. On the other hand, high maintenance costs and availability of substitutes, such as exhaust, are anticipated to hamper the growth of the market.

This report forecasts revenue growth at regional and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2015 to 2026. For this study, the publisher has segmented the Global Kitchen Hood Market report based on product, distribution channel, and region:

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Report Methodology

3. Global Kitchen Hood Market Outlook3.1. Market Size by Value3.2. Market Share3.2.1. By Product Type3.2.2. By Sales Channel3.2.3. By Region3.2.4. By Country3.2.5. By Company

4. North America Kitchen Hood Market Outlook4.1. Market Size by Value4.2. Market Share4.2.1. By Product Type4.2.2. By Sales Channel4.2.3. By Country4.3. US Kitchen Hood Market Outlook4.3.1. Market Size by Value4.3.2. Market Share by Product Type4.4. Canada Kitchen Hood Market Outlook4.4.1. Market Size by Value4.4.2. Market Share by Product Type4.5. Mexico Kitchen Hood Market Outlook4.5.1. Market Size by Value4.5.2. Market Share by Product Type

5. Europe Kitchen Hood Market Outlook5.1. Market Size by Value5.2. Market Share5.2.1. By Product Type5.2.2. By Sales Channel5.2.3. By Country5.3. Germany Kitchen Hood Market Outlook5.3.1. Market Size by Value5.3.2. Market Share by Product Type5.4. UK Kitchen Hood Market Outlook5.4.1. Market Size by Value5.4.2. Market Share by Product Type5.5. France Kitchen Hood Market Outlook5.5.1. Market Size by Value5.5.2. Market Share by Product Type5.6. Spain Kitchen Hood Market Outlook5.6.1. Market Size by Value5.6.2. Market Share by Product Type5.7. Italy Kitchen Hood Market Outlook5.7.1. Market Size by Value5.7.2. Market Share by Product Type5.8. Russia Kitchen Hood Market Outlook5.8.1. Market Size by Value5.8.2. Market Share by Product Type

6. Asia-Pacific Kitchen Hood Market Outlook6.1. Market Size by Value6.2. Market Share6.2.1. By Product Type6.2.2. By Sales Channel6.2.3. By Country6.3. China Kitchen Hood Market Outlook6.3.1. Market Size by Value6.3.2. Market Share by Product Type6.4. Japan Kitchen Hood Market Outlook6.4.1. Market Size by Value6.4.2. Market Share by Product Type6.5. India Kitchen Hood Market Outlook6.5.1. Market Size by Value6.5.2. Market Share by Product Type6.6. Australia Kitchen Hood Market Outlook6.6.1. Market Size by Value6.6.2. Market Share by Product Type

7. Latin America Kitchen Hood Market Outlook7.1. Market Size by Value7.2. Market Share7.2.1. By Product Type7.2.2. By Sales Channel7.2.3. By Country7.3. Brazil Kitchen Hood Market Outlook7.3.1. Market Size by Value7.3.2. Market Share by Product Type7.4. Argentina Kitchen Hood Market Outlook7.4.1. Market Size by Value7.4.2. Market Share by Product Type7.5. Columbia Kitchen Hood Market Outlook7.5.1. Market Size by Value7.5.2. Market Share by Product Type

8. Middle East & Africa Kitchen Hood Market Outlook8.1. Market Size by Value8.2. Market Share8.2.1. By Product Type8.2.2. By Sales Channel8.2.3. By Country8.3. UAE Kitchen Hood Market Outlook8.3.1. Market Size by Value8.3.2. Market Share by Product Type8.4. Saudi Arabia Kitchen Hood Market Outlook8.4.1. Market Size by Value8.4.2. Market Share by Product Type8.5. Qatar Kitchen Hood Market Outlook8.5.1. Market Size by Value8.5.2. Market Share By Product Type8.6. South Africa Kitchen Hood Market Outlook8.6.1. Market Size by Value8.6.2. Market Share by Product Type

9. Market Dynamics9.1. Key Drivers9.2. Key Challenges

10. Market Trends and Developments10.1. Artificial Intelligence10.2. Alarm Feature10.3. Dishwasher-Safe Baffle Filters10.4. Environmental Variability11. Company Profiles11.1. Asko Appliances11.2. Broan Inc11.3. BSH Home Appliances11.4. Elica S.P.A11.5. Faber S.P.A11.6. Falmec S.P.A

12. Strategic Recommendations

13. Disclaimer

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An ambient soundscape drones through hidden speakers, the composition akin to the pleasant hums of a sound bath. Whooshing. Rhythmless. Meditative.

The tour guide, in this case Allison Wall, proceeds by clicking a pocket flashlight, which beams an unobtrusive red light.

Watch your step walking up, she says, raising her voice to speak slightly louder. The resonant soundtrack projects at a volume that would be overbearing were it any other genre.

Youre led down a dark hallway. The clad-wood floor creaks with every step, as if one were walking on an old ship deck punished for decades by sun and sea. Combined with the music, one might imagine theyre walking through a portal to an ancient, faraway temple.

The auditory illusion is charming, considering the floor and the conjoining installation yet to be seen were only recently constructed by artist Glenn Kaino.

You turn left into an open room, brighter than the hallway but still dimly lit. The walls are covered from the floor to the structural ceiling beams in the same wood cladding you were treading moments before. But that observation comes later, as your head immediately swivels left, eyes trained on two transparent boxes that appear to be glowing.

Scrunching down to eye level with the bright, rectangular beacons, you seesalt? Or what looks like the granules, but holographic, without substance. They seem to be falling, some more steadily like misty rain but disrupted by darting grainy streams whizzing aimlessly in the confines, disappearing split seconds after appearing over and over.

The cloud chambers are scientific devices that are designed to let you see air particles that we normally cant see with the naked eye, explains Wall, Compounds exhibition coordinator.

Scientists from NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory assisted Kaino in crafting the cloud chambers, sculptures that are emblematic of the LA-based multimedia artists fascination for science and obsession with illusion, the latter a skill he studied for over a decade that awarded him a membership at the exclusive Magic Castle.

The base of the cloud chamber is charged with a layer of frozen isopropyl alcohol. When immersed in the evaporating mist, onlookers can see the grain-like manifestations of the neurons, protons, muons and alpha particles swirling inside.

Its mesmerizing, said Hiroko Kusano, Compounds Chief Operation Officer.

Wall directs your attention left, toward a wall-hung 3D art composition encased behind glass.

Shiny bits of golden-colored metal deconstructed from model car kits explode around a spiky sea urchin placed in the center; Kaino calls it Tidepools.

Tidepools is also the name of the entire immersive art installation currently on display inside Compounds Laboratory room. Every four to five months the art venue and wellness center will commission an artist to take over the 1,900 square-foot warehouse and transform the space into something wholly unique.

Glenn Kaino was commissioned for the venues inaugural show, which formally opened its doors July 15 after not one, but two COVID-19 related setbacks.

The Laboratory is meant to be experimental, Kusano said and awards the artist absolute creative freedom. A second, more traditional-style gallery is inside the venues main building, titled Radical Empathy.

Reservations are required to see Tidepools, and only groups from the same household may enter together, masked while indoors. Guests are encouraged to roam Compounds main complex and sculpture garden freely as a text notification will alert guests for their turn.

The Tidepools tour is about 10 minutes long and consists of two phases. The cloud chamber is the first, the second is the bioluminescent wishing well. The ambient soundtrack by musicians Nosaj Thing and Jacques Green is considered the third component of the installation, but only the first two are participatory.

A wood cladding partition separates the cloud chamber from the wishing well. Rounding a corner, you spy six slim strips of red light emanating from the wood floor. The lines stop at each point of a transparent hexagonal container about three feet tall that slants upward at the top, creating a smaller six-sided opening.

This is the wishing well, Wallsays. Step forward and you can make a wish and drop it in the well. The water illuminates the path of your wish and itll rest on the foundation of all the other wishes.

Youll have to sanitize your hands momentarily. Wall will hand you a ceramic coin, a white palm-sized oval disk thats smooth to the touch. You take a few steps to approach the well and suddenly the red lights go out. After a moment you notice the wishing wells beckoning subtle blue hue.

The water erupts upon contact with the disk into a bright, glittery aquamarine ripple. As it descends in the water the blue path is traced in a shimmery neon stream that lingers momentarily.

The water, its got bioluminescent flagellatesits a type of plankton, Wall says. Any disturbance in the water and they will light up.

This micro replication of the red tides, a natural phenomenon that sporadically occurs in Southern California beaches, including Long Beach shores, is another scientific collaboration, this time with the Scripps Institute.

In the artists press release Kaino explains that his desire to create these magical, ethereal moments of visibility is a vehicle for empathy.

Theyre intended to create moments of visibility for things that are invisible around us. Most people dont feel seen, understood. Making things visible is a form of empathy, he said. And the glowing trail you can actually visualize your wish!

The experience ends when youre back at the dark reception room. This time though, Wall points out a projection of a 3D printed seashell dangling in front of the red spotlight. No one notices it when they first enter because their eyes are still adjusting, Wall explains.

The Tidepools exhibition will be up until end of the year, organizers said. Entrance and exhibitions are free, however RSVP is strongly encouraged, click here. Compound is open from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

Compound is at 1395 Coronado Ave.

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