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The Herald Scotland
06-06-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Scotland's first indoor golf facility still going strong
Stuart Little is a director of The Golf Bar, whose history in Glasgow's West George Street dates back to 2007. The venue caters to thousands of avid and casual golfers every year. What's the background of the business? The venue first opened around 17 years ago as The Golf Lounge and was Scotland's first indoor golf facility. We acquired the business 18 months ago, seeing an opportunity to modernise and expand, and in turn The Golf Bar was born. Since then, we've fully refurbished the space and installed six state-of-the-art Trackman simulators. We also have a partnership with TaylorMade. What are the numbers on your employees and visitors? We have a full-time core team of eight, supported by additional staff for weekends and corporate events. Around 23,400 golfers use our simulators annually. If you include footfall through our in-house restaurant and bar, One Under Bar, and our private pool and karaoke suite, we welcome a total of approximately 50,000 visitors each year. Our clientele is a mix of traditional golfers using the technology to sharpen their game and casual guests seeking a fun, alternative night out. The Golf Bar has six Trackman simulators (Image: The Golf Bar) Are they all middle-aged men? Our core demographic is male, though we're seeing increased interest from women, particularly with ladies' golf events. We cater to a broad age range, from young adults to seasoned players. What about the technology driving your simulators? We use Trackman which is renowned for its precision and immersive experience. It offers access to over 430 world-class courses and a variety of interactive games - from virtual crazy golf to laser shooting simulations, making it versatile enough for families, groups, and serious players alike. Trackman delivers accurate swing and ball data with instant feedback, and its course simulations allow golfers to practice and play year-round indoors. Are there any special offers available? We offer everything from individual sessions to full venue hire, with catering options too. Packages start from £30 up to £1,200. Our in-house golf pro also provides professional coaching options. We cater to corporate groups, private functions, stag and hen parties, and charity events. (Image: The Golf Bar) Indoor golf has seen huge growth in the US - is the same happening in Scotland? What's driving demand? While we don't have exact UK figures, it's clear that Trackman's global growth is fuelling interest. They're currently producing around 150 units a week, which reflects the surging popularity of indoor golf worldwide. Is the market becoming more competitive, or is there room for growth? It's a growing market with increasing competition, but there's plenty of room for venues offering a comprehensive experience - from serious practice and coaching to social events and entertainment. Do you play yourself? What do you love most about the game? Yes, I play most weekends and play off 18. I love the challenge - it's never the same game twice, especially with the Scottish weather conditions! It's a great way to spend time with mates, and being involved with The Golf Bar means I can keep my swing ticking over even when I'm off the course.
Black America Web
30-05-2025
- Health
- Black America Web
Oh, Rats! Is Your State Vulnerable For Indoor Pests?
Source: Alexander Pytskiy / Getty He's a cute little critter, ain't he? Well, maybe not so much. The above stock photo of a modelesque mouse with a humanlike smirk that calls to mind Stuart Little is unfortunately a sign for high alarm across America following a new report from Home Gnome that gives insight into the most vulnerable states for indoor pests in 2025. For a detailed reminder on what you're going up against this season, take a look below at a deep dive that PBS did last month during the start of spring cleaning: RELATED: Spring Cleaning for Your Finances—Rubber Gloves Not Required According to research provided by Home Gnome, the usual suspects are still the ones to watch out for. Rats have a population exceeding 10 million in at least four states, mosquitoes have over 50 species making rounds throughout 34 states, over 400 spider species are crawling through 11 different states and when it comes to flea & tick season, well, that simply never ends in 12 states. Take a look at a better breakdown below, via Home Gnome : 'From 9-inch centipedes crawling through Hawaiian homes to 20 million rats roaming New York, America's pest problem is bigger (and weirder) than you think. In 2025, Florida takes the top spot for indoor infestations, but states like bat-friendly Texas, Georgia, and Arizona aren't far behind, thanks to mosquito swarms, aggressive termites, and creepy crawlies hiding in walls, attics, and closets.' If you're living in any of the states listed below, you can breathe a little bit easier. It's worth noting that a high risk rank actually correlates to a lower overall score on the scale of infestation probability: 50. Alaska – 17.58 (Risk Rank: 50 ) 49. Wyoming – 23.01 ( Risk Rank: 49 ) 48. Idaho – 23.11 ( Risk Rank: 41 ) 47. North Dakota – 25.53 ( Risk Rank: 47 ) 46. Montana – 26.03 ( Risk Rank: 46 ) 45. Hawaii – 27.46 ( Risk Rank: 48 ) 44. Maine – 30.36 ( Risk Rank: 43 ) 43. Vermont – 31.09 ( Risk Rank: 45 ) 42. Oregon – 31.15 ( Risk Rank: 40 ) 41. South Dakota – 31.34 ( Risk Rank: 42 ) 40. Utah – 32.21 ( Risk Rank: 31 ) 39. Nevada – 33.70 ( Risk Rank: 28 ) 38. New Mexico – 34.51 ( Risk Rank: 21 ) 37. New Hampshire – 35.25 ( Risk Rank: 44 ) 36. Washington – 35.28 ( Risk Rank: 37 ) 35. Oklahoma – 35.75 ( Risk Rank: 25 ) 34. Arizona – 36.64 ( Risk Rank: 12 ) 33. Delaware – 36.68 ( Risk Rank: 39 ) 32. Colorado – 36.87 ( Risk Rank: 30 ) 31. Arkansas – 37.31 ( Risk Rank: 22 ) 30. West Virginia – 38.52 ( Risk Rank: 36 ) 29. Kansas – 38.91 ( Risk Rank: 32 ) 28. Minnesota – 39.59 ( Risk Rank: 34 ) 27. Michigan – 40.36 ( Risk Rank: 33 ) 26. Tennessee – 40.40 ( Risk Rank: 18 ) As for the rest of you, we will not be gatekeeping this information in the least bit. Below you'll find the 25 states (from greatest risk to least) when it comes to the most vulnerable in America for indoor pest infestation. You can head over to Home Gnome for the state-by-state specifics. Good luck! Keep scrolling to see if your state is vulnerable for indoor pests in 2025: Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
News.com.au
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Former child star Jonathan Lipnicki's heartbreaking admission
Former child star Jonathan Lipnicki is dissatisfied with the state of his career — but he still has options. 'To be quite honest, I said no to about five movies in the last year,' the Jerry Maguire star, 34, shared in a new interview with People, published this week. Lipnicki admitted that he is relying on his faith to 'turn this ship around' so that he lands acting projects that better align with what he wants. 'I pray every night for clarity on where I need to go, and I'm confident the best is yet to come for me,' the Stuart Little star continued. 'And I think you just have to believe that.' He added, 'If you're going to pursue this, you're doing yourself a disservice not to dream big.' Although he is not completely fulfilled career-wise, Lipnicki said he thinks it's 'totally fine' to think that. 'Everything we're doing in this life is nearly impossible,' the star said. 'This is the thing I want to do for the rest of my life, and I think you just have to believe it's going to happen and do everything in your power to take action in the right direction.' Lipnicki recently acted in a TV show titled The Joe Schmo Show — where he plays a fictionalised, egotistical version of himself — and he considered that a 'step in the right direction,' as it challenged him. 'As an actor growing up in this industry, you want to be on your best behaviour, and I got to be on my worst,' he said. 'There was something empowering about that in a weird way.' Lipnicki's trajectory from child stardom has been a journey. In 2017, he confessed his peers had bullied him because they considered him a 'has-been.' He suffered from anxiety and depression as a result. 'I was told I was a has-been and would never book a job again,' the 'Little Vampire' star wrote in an emotional post via Instagram at the time. 'I was made to feel like garbage every day of middle school to the point where I had a panic attack every night before school, because I wondered how I would get through the next day.' He said the mean behaviour continued into high school, which he found to be 'humiliating.' However, Lipnicki reflected at the time, 'I am grateful for the amazing life I have and I hope I can pass on that it DOES get better.'
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Stuart Little actor Jonathan Lipnicki opens up about struggles amid hopes for best yet to come
Jonathan Lipnicki , once a beloved child actor known for his roles in Stuart Little and Jerry Maguire has shared reflections on the ups and downs of his acting journey. Now 34, Lipnicki admitted that his adult acting career has not unfolded the way he envisioned. #Operation Sindoor Live Updates| From Sindoor to showdown? Track Indo-Pak conflict as it unfolds India hits Lahore's Air Defence Radars in proportionate response Pakistan tried to hit military targets in these 15 Indian cities, New Delhi thwarts strikes The actor, who also starred in The Little Vampire , told People magazine that he is alright even though he is not at the stature he wanted to be. From child star to adult actor Lipnicki shot to fame at just five years old when he starred alongside Tom Cruise and Renée Zellweger in the 1996 hit film Jerry Maguire. He later won hearts as George in 1999 Stuart Little and played key roles in The Little Vampire and Like Mike . However, making the leap from child star to adult actor has been challenging. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cirangrang: Beautiful New Senior Apartments with Two Bedrooms Senior Apartments | Search Ads Search Now Undo Lipnicki admitted that he is fine with not being where he wanted to be career-wise. He wants to be acting for the rest of his life. The actor added one must keep faith and do everything in their power to act in the right direction. Also Read : New York, Massachusetts, Texas could face heavy showers, flash floods; predicts weather forecast Live Events Facing rejection and making careful choices The Stuart Little actor stepped back from the spotlight during his high school. While away, he trained in acting and took on several independent films and stage roles. Despite this, many of his adult projects went unnoticed. He reflected on having good moments since he returned to acting after becoming an adult but lamented that no one has seen them. He further mentioned becoming more careful about the roles he chooses. In fact, Lipnicki revealed he has turned down five movie offers in the past year, while he's determined to change things around. He prays for clarity every night and on where he needs to go. Finding a new direction with comedy and producing Earlier this year, Lipnicki broke out of his shell in TBS's The Joe Schmo Show , a satirical prank show where he stars as a hyper-inflated, self-absorbed version of himself. Apart from acting, Lipnicki has started producing , aiming to shape his career more proactively. Despite the rocky path, he has remained optimistic. Viewers can see Lipnicki on The Joe Schmo Show , which airs Tuesdays on TBS. Also Read : Liam Payne left behind $32.3 million fortune without a will – Here's how it will be distributed now FAQs What is Jonathan Lipnicki's most recent project? Lipnicki now appears on TBS's The Joe Schmo Show, a sitcom prank show in which he appears as a fictionalized version of himself. Has Jonathan Lipnicki given up on acting? No, Lipnicki is still dedicated to acting and has also ventured into producing. He declares he's set on making wise decisions and thinks "the best is yet to come."
New York Post
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Jerry Maguire' child star Jonathan Lipnicki reveals heartbreaking life update: ‘I pray every night'
Former child actor Jonathan Lipnicki's career didn't go in the direction he wanted. Lipnicki rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s for his film roles in 'Jerry Maguire,' 'Like Mike,' 'Stuart Little' and its sequel, and his TV role in 'Dawson's Creek.' But in a new interview with People, Lipnicki revealed his career has taken a devastating career in adulthood. 12 Jonathan Lipnicki at the 2nd Jewish Media in NYC in Nov. 2024. Getty Images for JITC Hollywood Bureau 12 Jonathan Lipnicki. Jonathan Lipnicki/Instagram 'It's totally fine to say I'm not where I want to be career-wise,' Lipnicki said, which he's 'all right' with for now. 'Everything we're doing in this life is nearly impossible,' he continued. 'This is the thing I want to do for the rest of my life, and I think you just have to believe it's going to happen and do everything in your power to take action in the right direction.' 12 Jonathan Lipnicki in 'Stuart Little 2.' ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection 12 Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise with Jonathan Lipnicki at the 'Jerry Maguire' in 1996. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images 12 Jonathan Lipnicki on 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' in 1997. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images The 'Little Vampire' star acknowledged that his adult career has been 'half-and-half where there are some things that were really good and nobody saw them.' He said that while he's had no 'regrets' he's much more 'careful' about the roles he chooses today. 12 Jonathan Lipnicki in a photo from Nov. 2024. Jonathan Lipnicki/Instagram 12 Jonathan Lipnicki in 'The Little Vampire' in 2000. ©New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett Collection 'To be quite honest, I said no to about five movies in the last year,' Lipnicki shared. 'I just really want to turn this ship around.' The actor added, 'And I pray every night for clarity on where I need to go, and I'm confident the best is yet to come for me. And I think you just have to believe that. If you're going to pursue this, you're doing yourself a disservice not to dream big.' 12 Tom Cruise and Jonathan Lipnicki in a scene from 'Jerry Maguire.' Getty Images 12 Jonathan Lipnicki in the CBS TV series 'Meego.' CBS via Getty Images 12 Rollo Weeks, Jonathan Lipnicki in 'Little Vampire.' ©New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett Collection In the last few years, Lipnicki has been in several short films that weren't popular. He also starred in the 2024 slasher film 'Camp Pleasant Lake' which has a 20% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. His latest gig on the prank series 'The Joe Schmo Show' was 'outside his comfort zone' and 'a step in the right direction,' Lipnicki told People. 12 Jonathan Lipnicki in 2024's 'Camp Pleasant Lake.' Courtesy Everett Collection 'As an actor growing up in this industry, you want to be on your best behavior, and I got to be on my worst,' he shared. Lipnicki famously played Renée Zellweger's son in 1996's 'Jerry Maguire,' starring alongside Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Kelly Preston, Jay Mohr, Bonnie Hunt and Regina King. 12 Jonathan Lipnicki at the 'Jerry Maguire' premiere in New York in 1996. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images He also starred as the eldest Little son in the 1999 'Stuart Little' movie and the 2002 sequel. On 'Dawson's Creek,' Lipnicki played Buzz Thompson, a 9-year-old who is abandoned by his father and becomes mentored by Pacey (Joshua Jackson).
