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The Independent
a day ago
- Health
- The Independent
British tourist found in Mallorca resort swimming pool dies
A British tourist has been found dead in a hotel swimming pool in Mallorca. The 72-year-old man was discovered face down in a resort swimming pool in S'illot shortly after 8.30am yesterday morning (Tuesday 29 July). Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, including an air ambulance and an advanced life-support ambulance. Emergency medical organisation Servicio de Asistencia Médica Urgente (SAMU) said: 'A British man aged 72 has been found floating face down in the swimming pool of a hotel in S'illot. 'He was pulled out of the water and basic resuscitation manoeuvres were practiced on him until the first ambulances arrived when it was confirmed he had gone into cardiac arrest. 'Despite attempts to resuscitate him, he died. The alarm was raised at 8.37am this morning.' It is not known whether the man – whose name and hometown have not been confirmed – was travelling alone or with friends or family. S'illot, a small tourist town on the south-east coast of the island, is located just 15 minutes away from the famed Love Island villa in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar. The Independent has approached SAMU, Guarda Civilia and the British Embassy for further information. The tragic news comes just days after another British tourist died after falling from a hotel balcony in Malta. Kieran Thomas Hughes from Gwynedd in Wales was only 25 years old when he fell from a balcony at the Cavalieri Art Hotel in St Julian's, a town on the east of the island, in the early hours of 11 July. His father, Alan Hughes said that Kieran, who had a twin brother, worked as a software engineer and had 'a promising career ahead of him'.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Europe's longest swimming pool is as big as a football pitch and it costs just £3.50 to visit
THE longest swimming pool in Europe is found in Spain - and it's a bargain to visit. Amurjo is a natural pool which is filled by the Orcera river during the summer, with four million litres of water. 4 4 Found in Jaén in Andalucía, it stretches 85m, and is 19m in width, making it nearly as big as a football pitch. The 1,500sqm pool can fit up to 1,200 swimmers, so you won't have to worry about finding space. The pool dates back to the 1970s when it was converted from an irrigation reservoir into the public swimming space. There is also a kids pool as showers, lockers and a bar serving snacks and drinks. Free aqua gym classes also run most days at the pool, otherwise outside there is a nearby hotel and restaurants. And due to its secluded nature, it means there aren't many crowds there even in summer either. Previous guests have raved about it, with one saying: "The pool is really big, perfect for swimming and enjoying without feeling cramped." Another said: "One of the best pools I've ever visited, and I'll definitely go back. Lots of shade and quiet. "Perfect for training and entertaining the kids." A third wrote: "I went in the middle of August, and it wasn't crowded at all." This Incredible Pool Is Inside A Former Church 4 Tickets cost €4 (£3.50) for adults or €3 (£2.60) for kids, and is open from 12pm to 9pm. Or you can book night-time swim sessions for an extra euro, as well as open air cinemas and live music events. A tourist train even runs from Orcera, the nearest city, during the busy season to prevent car park crowding. However, don't try and visit in the winter - the pool is only open from June to August, with the pool emptied after this. For Brits to get there, the nearest major airport is Murcia Airport, where flights from the UK take around 2hr45. The pool is then another 2hr45 by car. Swimming safety advice Experts have revealed some of their top advice for both adults and kids heading to the water this summer: How to stay safe at the beach Gareth Morrison, Head of Water Safety at the RNLI said: "If you find yourself being swept out to sea in a rip, try to relax and float until you are free from the rip and you can then swim to safety. "If you see someone else in danger, alert a lifeguard or call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard." How to stay safe at the swimming pool Tiny Hearts Education, former paramedic and CEO Nikki Jurcutz said: "Always put your little one in bright or contrasting colours that would be easy to find in an emergency. "It only takes 20 seconds to drown, little tips like this could save a life". An Auqabliss spokesperson added: ' Swimming toys such as noodles, dive rings, floaties and beach balls can be dangerous if left in the pool. ' Children may try to grab these from the pool's edge and fall in." How to stay safe at a waterpark Ali Beckman, Puddle Ducks Technical Director, said: "Never send a child down the slide on their own, not only are they going to be entering the slide pool area independently, they then have to exit the pool and wait for an adult. "And wave pools should be avoided until your child is really confident with water going over their faces and you know they are able to regain their feet independently. ' Waterparks are often very busy places and it's easy to lose sight of a child in a split second." In Tenerife is the Gran Melia Palacio de Isora Resort & Spa, which is home to a 400m saltwater infinity pool. Or here is here to find the UK's longest swimming pool. 4
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Pool Corp Stock Could Be the Cool Play in a Hot Summer
Key Points Pool is down a little bit right now, as the economy has made it tougher for people to sink tens of thousands of dollars into building new swimming pools. However, only 14% of its business comes from the installation of new swimming pools. Pool doesn't need a huge market of new construction to be successful. 10 stocks we like better than Pool › Few things are as sweet as resting by the swimming pool on a hot summer day. The cool, refreshing water, the faint smell of chlorine, the warm sun on your face, a cool beverage in your hand -- it's always a good day when you're at a good swimming pool. What's the only thing that could make it better? How about knowing that your investment in a solid stock like Pool Corp (NASDAQ: POOL) will likely make you richer in the long run? Pool is down a little bit right now, as the economy has made it tougher for people to sink tens of thousands of dollars into building new swimming pools. But that's OK for two reasons. First, Pool is still a money-printing machine, even in a volatile economy. Second, one day the pool business will be a good one, and Pool stock will start climbing again. When that happens, you will be glad you bought this stock while it was on sale. So, whether you're a short-term investor or have a long-term horizon, Pool is a buy for me right now. That's why I call it one of my best stocks to buy on the dip and hold. How Pool is making money now Pool distributes and sells outdoor equipment, but it's best known for selling replacement parts and equipment for swimming pool installations. The company has more than 200,000 products and a network of over 2,200 suppliers working in the United States, Europe, and Australia. More than 80% of its customers are builders or service professionals, although the company also has a retail business that accounts for 14% of its revenues. And most importantly, 64% of its business -- nearly two-thirds -- comes from maintenance and repair product sales. Only 14% of its business comes from the installation of new swimming pools. That's an important point right now: Pool doesn't need a huge market of new construction to be successful. And it's doing well. After seeing revenue dip on a year-over-year basis in the first quarter, Pool issued its Q2 earnings report on July 24. Revenue of $1.78 billion was up nearly 1% from the same quarter a year ago. Net income of $194 million and earnings per share (EPS) of $5.17 were up 1% and 3.5%, respectively, from last year. Pool also maintained its 30% profit margin, the same as a year ago. The company, which says it expects tariffs and inflation to increase its prices by 2%, has slightly revised its guidance downward, now stating that full-year revenue will be flat compared to its previous guidance of flat to slightly up. It's projecting EPS of $10.80 to $11.30 versus a previous range of $11.10 to $11.60. Why I like Pool even with lowered guidance For long-term investors, I think Pool is a slam-dunk pick. I love getting stocks when they're on sale, and Pool is down more than 4% this year (although it did jump by 3% after the company issued its earnings report on July 24). However, this is a solid company with a steadily growing dividend and a cash position that increases each year. Pool paid out $92.2 million in dividends in the first half of the year and executed $160.6 million in stock buybacks in the first two quarters of the year. That's perhaps one reason why Berkshire Hathaway, which is headed by the famed buy-and-hold investor Warren Buffett, added Pool stock to its portfolio last year. Buffett and his team never buy on a whim and he has famously said his favorite stock holding period is forever, so you know Berkshire's in for the long haul. This is a stock that pays you to hold it. It's perfect for short-term income investors looking for ways to juice their portfolio or get some extra income from their holdings, or for long-term investors seeking a set-it-and-forget-it stock. The bottom line on Pool This isn't a blazing hot stock that's going to set your portfolio on fire. But it's not going to leave you flat either. Instead, Pool is a solid, undervalued income stock that is going to look like a bargain soon. And Wall Street is just starting to figure that out, as the stock started to move upward after the company's Q2 report. If you're looking to take a position in Pool, an ideal strategy would be dollar-cost averaging -- dividing your investment into four equal amounts and adding to your position over a set period of time, thereby eliminating the risk of short-term volatility. Should you buy stock in Pool right now? 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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pool Corp beats profit estimate on maintenance products demand, shares jump
(Reuters) -Pool Corp beat analysts' estimate for second-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by steady demand for swimming pool maintenance products, sending its shares up more than 8% in premarket trading. The company posted an adjusted profit of $5.17 per share during the quarter ended June 30, compared with analysts' average estimate of $5.08 per share, according to data compiled by LSEG. "Our second-quarter sales benefited from continued strength in maintenance products, including sales of our private-label chemical products, and year-over-year improvement in sales of discretionary products, such as building materials," it said in a statement. The Covington, Louisiana-based company, a wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies and equipment, had been seeing soft demand for discretionary products such as new pool construction and remodeling as customers cut back non-essential spending amid looming macroeconomic uncertainties. Pool Corp trimmed its annual profit forecast to between $10.80 and $11.30 per share, compared with its earlier range of $11.10 to $11.60 per share. Its operating expenses increased 1% during the second quarter. "While inflationary pressures on wages and ongoing investments in our sales center network contributed to the increase (in operating expenses), they were largely offset by our proactive control of variable expenses," CEO Peter Arvan said. Revenue for the quarter rose 0.8% to $1.78 billion, in line with analysts' estimate. Pool Corp, which also sells irrigation and landscape products, operated 451 sales centers in North America, Europe and Australia, through which it distributed more than 200,000 products to roughly 125,000 wholesale customers, as of June 30.
CBC
7 days ago
- General
- CBC
Carmacks, Yukon, pool reopens after 6-year closure
Social Sharing The village of Carmacks, Yukon, has reopened its swimming pool after nearly six years. The pool first closed back in 2019 due to a host of issues with the building — from plumbing, to the electrical system, to structural integrity. Village mayor Justin Lachance told CBC having the pool back is about more than just recreation. "Being surrounded by water in Carmacks, learning water safety, learning how to swim is so important," said Lachance. "It was hard for the kids." Lachance explained that children needed to travel several hours to Whitehorse in order to take lessons, and the co-ordination involved was a challenge for community leaders and families. The federal government allocated around $340,000 from the Canada Community Building Fund for the repairs, and the Yukon government's Community Development Fund contributed around $7,000. The total cost of the project came to just under $365,000. The village and Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation have developed a joint agreement to equally share the costs of operating the pool. "Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation is happy to have played a role in reopening our community swimming pool," Chief Russell Blackjack said in a press release. Blackjack went on to say that he hopes giving kids more opportunities to stay active and engage in a healthy lifestyle will help tackle the community's challenges with addictions. Lachance said the new pool will offer swimming lessons, aquafit, recreational swimming and more five days a week. "All the kids here play together, they play hockey together, they're at rec together, they're at baseball together, now they're at the pool... it's just another chance for them to get together," said Lachance. While the pool has been receiving visitors since earlier in July, the pool had its official grand opening this week.
