#PeachyAhoy #MarylandPeachy @PrideofBalt #TallShipsAmerica #PrideofBaltimoreII Tall Ships: Exclusive Interview with #Engineer #MaryWalker

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Pride of Baltimore II is a beautiful square-topsail schooner and a modern reproduction of an early 19th-century Baltimore Clipper. It serves as Maryland’s official sailing goodwill ambassador, promoting the state’s rich maritime heritage, Chesapeake Bay history, tourism, and economic development.

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History

The original Pride of Baltimore (a smaller topsail schooner built in 1977) was the first Baltimore Clipper constructed in over 150 years. It sailed successfully as a city ambassador until a tragic microburst squall sank it on May 14, 1986, off Puerto Rico, claiming the captain and three crew members.

Public outpouring of support led to the construction of Pride of Baltimore II as a sailing memorial. Designed by naval architect Thomas C. Gillmer (who also designed the first Pride) and built by master shipwright G. Peter Boudreau (a veteran of the original ship), construction began in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor in 1987. The keel was laid on May 3, 1987; the ship launched on April 30, 1988; and it was commissioned on October 23, 1988, near the historic Fells Point site where the famous War of 1812 privateer Chasseur (“Pride of Baltimore”) was built in 1812.

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Pride II is larger and more seaworthy than its predecessor, with modern safety features (including watertight bulkheads), while retaining the classic sharp-built Baltimore Clipper profile. It has sailed over 275,000 nautical miles and visited more than 200 ports in 40 countries across North, South, and Central America, Europe, and Asia.

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Specifications

Rig: Square-topsail schooner (10 sails total, including square topsail and flying topgallant on the foremast)

Sparred Length: 157 ft (48 m)

Length on Deck (LOD): 100 ft

Length Overall (LOA): 105 ft

Length at Waterline (LWL): 91 ft

Beam: 26 ft 4 in (8.03 m)

Draft: 12 ft 6 in (3.81 m)

Rig Height: 107 ft (33 m)

Sail Area: 9,018 sq ft (≈ 838 m²)

Hull: Wood (framed and planked with hardwoods from Belize)

Propulsion: Two diesel engines (≈ 160 hp each) for auxiliary power and extended range

Tonnage: ≈ 97–185 long tons (displacement varies by source)

Crew: 12 professional crew (rotating captains); accommodates up to 6 working guest crew

Certification: USCG Subchapter T passenger vessel (ocean-rated)

Baltimore Clippers were renowned for their speed, maneuverability, and weatherliness. Pride II can reach speeds up to about 13 knots under sail and maintains the elegant, raked-mast profile that made these vessels famous as privateers during the War of 1812.

Mission and Public Access

Operated by the nonprofit Pride of Baltimore, Inc., the ship educates the public about Maryland’s maritime history while serving as a floating ambassador. It participates in tall ship festivals, races (such as the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race), and major events.

Visitors can enjoy:

Free or low-cost deck tours when in port

Public day sails and sunset cruises

Overnight “working guest crew” passages (hands-on sailing experience)

Private charters and receptions

The ship typically offers these opportunities at ports along the East Coast, Great Lakes, and occasionally farther afield.

Current Status (as of 2026)

Pride of Baltimore II remains fully active in its 39th sailing season. In 2025 alone, it sailed over 9,300 nautical miles, made nearly two dozen port visits, and welcomed more than 53,000 visitors.

In 2026, it is prominently featured in Sail250 events celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, including stops in Richmond, Norfolk, Baltimore (with air show), New York, and Boston, plus additional ports afterward. It returns to Baltimore for winter maintenance (downrigging) each year before resuming spring voyages.

Official website: pride2.org

Phone: 410-539-1151 

Pride of Baltimore II is a living link to America’s maritime past and a stunning sight under full sail. Whether you catch it in port for a tour or join a sail, it offers a memorable connection to Chesapeake Bay history and the spirit of the original Baltimore Clippers.

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Photography by Peachy Deegan 

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#NewYorkNotes Guitar Center Inducts Billy Idol and Steve Stevens into the Hollywood Rockwalk

Iconic rock duo honored for songs that defined an era, a partnership four decades strong, and a legacy still heard in Guitar Center stores worldwide

Billy Idol and Steve Stevens will join an elite group of music legends as the latest artists inducted into Guitar Center’s Hollywood Rockwalk. Since 1985, Guitar Center has honored groundbreaking artists whose influence has shaped popular culture. Located outside Guitar Center’s flagship Hollywood store, the upcoming induction ceremony will celebrate Idol and Stevens’ contributions to rock music and their lasting impact on generations of fans and musicians.

Guitar Center today named rock legends Billy Idol and Steve Stevens as the next inductees into the Hollywood Rockwalk, the landmark Sunset Boulevard tribute honoring artists and industry pioneers who left a lasting mark on music history. Owned and operated by Guitar Center since 1985, Rockwalk has become one of the music industry’s most recognizable public tributes to legendary artists and cultural innovators.

“Billy Idol and Steve Stevens didn’t just write hits — they built a partnership where a punk frontman and a virtuoso guitarist made each other sharper. The ‘Rebel Yell’ intro alone has inspired generations of guitar players. Walk into any Guitar Center on a Saturday, and you’ll still hear someone chasing that tone. That’s the definition of Rockwalk-worthy,” said Gabe Dalporto, CEO of Guitar Center.

From “Rebel Yell” and “White Wedding” to “Eyes Without a Face” and “Flesh for Fantasy,” Billy Idol and Steve Stevens created some of the most recognizable rock songs of the 1980s. Idol’s unmistakable voice, rebellious image and hook-driven songwriting combined with Stevens’ virtuosic guitar playing and cinematic, genre-blending sound redefined what rock music could look and sound like on a global stage. The duo continues to tour together worldwide, and their catalog remains a reference point for generations of players.

“Steve and I have spent so much of our lives around music shops, trying new things while working hard to perfect our sound, with Guitar Center right at the center of it all,” said Billy Idol. “Being inducted into the Rockwalk together feels like a real full circle moment after all these years of making music side-by-side.”

“It’s absolutely awesome that Billy Idol and I will be inducted into the Guitar Center Rockwalk,” said Steve Stevens. “We join some of the greatest musicians ever in this honor. I hope some young guitarist looks down at our impressions and marches inside to buy his first guitar, just as I did. This building is filled with dreams and possibilities. All you need is desire and passion.”

Rockwalk has celebrated some of the most recognized names in rock, blues, soul and popular music through signature and handprint ceremonies outside Guitar Center Hollywood. More than 150 artists and innovators have been inducted, including Eric Clapton, John Lennon, Stevie Wonder, Aerosmith, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Alanis Morissette, Black Sabbath, The Ramones, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.

Located at the entrance of Guitar Center’s flagship Hollywood store on Sunset Boulevard, Rockwalk is a permanent public destination where fans and musicians connect with music history year-round. The induction ceremony will be held on-site.

About Billy Idol:

For almost 50 years, Billy Idol has been one of the definitive faces and voices of rock ’n’ roll. Between 1977 and 1981, Idol released three albums with Generation X as their camera-ready frontman. In 1982, with guitarist Steve Stevens at his side, he embarked on a transatlantic/trans-genre solo career that integrated the bold and simple lines of punk and rock ’n’ roll decadence on songs like “Dancing With Myself,” “White Wedding,” “Rebel Yell,” “Eyes Without A Face,” “Cradle of Love” and more. Touring consistently around the world and showing no signs of slowing down, Idol released Dream Into It on Dark Horse Records in 2025, earning praise from fans and critics alike. Most recently Idol released Billy Idol Should Be Dead, the critically acclaimed definitive documentary about his life and career, and is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's incoming Class of 2026.

About Steve Stevens:

For more than four decades, Steve Stevens has been one of rock music’s most innovative and recognizable guitarists, known for his groundbreaking playing style and longtime creative partnership with Billy Idol. Since first teaming up in the early 1980s, Stevens has co-written and performed on some of rock’s most iconic songs, including “Rebel Yell,” “Eyes Without A Face,” “Flesh for Fantasy” and “White Wedding.” Beyond his work with Idol, Stevens earned a Grammy® Award for his performance on the “Top Gun Anthem” and contributed his signature sound to Michael Jackson’s “Dirty Diana” and records by artists including Robert Palmer, Joni Mitchell and Vince Neil. A sought-after collaborator, songwriter and performer, Stevens has also released acclaimed solo projects and performed on numerous major film soundtracks throughout his career. In 2025, Stevens and Idol collaborated on Dream Into It, their first full-length album of new material in nearly a decade, continuing a legendary creative partnership that remains as influential and relevant today as ever.

About Guitar Center:

Guitar Center is the leading retailer of musical instruments, lessons, repairs and rentals in the U.S. With more than 300 stores nationwide and one of the top direct sales websites in the industry, Guitar Center has helped people make music for more than 60 years. Guitar Center provides a range of musician-based services, including Guitar Center Lessons for players of all ages and skill levels, GC Repairs, an on-site maintenance and repair service, and GC Rentals, offering easy access to instruments and gear. Guitar Center’s family of brands includes Music & Arts, which operates more than 250 stores specializing in band and orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, parents and students, and Musician’s Friend, a leading direct marketer of musical instruments in the United States. Guitar Center Business Solutions is the company’s commercial division, delivering professional audio, video, lighting and integrated technology solutions for businesses, institutions and creators nationwide through a portfolio of brands including AVDG (Audio Visual Design Group), GC Pro and Custom House at Guitar Center. The Guitar Center Music Foundation is a national nonprofit that expands access to music through instrument donations and support for communities in need.

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#ArchitectPeachy #IcelandPeachy Icelandic Pavilion Presents SOAK: Rituals of Collective Belonging at the 20th International Architecture Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia

Commissioned by Iceland Design and Architecture, the exhibition explores Icelandic bathing culture as a counter-narrative to contemporary social exclusion.

Halla Helgadóttir, Iceland Design and Architecture, Commissioner of the Iceland Pavilion, is pleased to announce SOAK: Rituals of Collective Belonging as its entry for the 20th International Architecture Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia, curated by Lu Wenyu and Wang Shu. Curated by Basalt Architects partner Marcos Zotes, the pavilion is a multidisciplinary collaboration between Basalt Architects (Hrólfur Karl Cela, Marcos Zotes, Perla Dís Kristinsdóttir), design studio Gagarin (Kristín Eva Ólafsdóttir, Nils Wiberg), and artist Rán Flygenring.

The multidisciplinary exhibition team behind “SOAK: Rituals of Collective Belonging,” Iceland’s entry for the 20th International Architecture Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia. ©Aldís Pálsdóttir

In an era of increasing physical and digital isolation, SOAK: Rituals of Collective Belonging posits the Icelandic geothermal pool as the ultimate democratic space. The project reimagines architecture not as a static, protective shell, but as a social fluid capable of dissolving the rigid hierarchies of modern life. By mapping the everyday rituals of Icelandic bathing culture, the exhibition explores water as a radical civic infrastructure - a sanctuary for collective renewal and a blueprint for social cohesion in a fragmented world.

"In SOAK, the Icelandic Pavilion is framed as a laboratory for the future of the everyday," said Marcos Zotes, curator of SOAK and partner at Basalt Architects. "By establishing that infrastructure can be both functional and radically social, we seek to shift the architectural conversation from how we build to how we coexist. We invite a new social consciousness, asking: if we can find common ground through shared immersion in a geothermal pool, what is stopping us from finding it in the city at large?"

"By focusing on the geothermal pool as a 'third space' - neither home nor workplace - the exhibition will open an important discussion about the role of public spaces and their value in fostering social cohesion," said Halla Helgadóttir, commissioner and managing director of Iceland Design and Architecture. "The exhibition is rooted in Iceland's unique bathing culture, designated by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, where access to natural hot water has made it possible to operate swimming pools throughout the country. Often well-designed architectural landmarks, the geothermal pools have served as vital social and cultural infrastructure in most communities in Iceland for decades. They play a central role in everyday life and have become an integral part of Icelandic culture and collective identity. We look forward to bringing the Icelandic bathing culture to Venice!"

The multidisciplinary exhibition team brings together expertise in architecture, interactive design, and visual storytelling, including:

Basalt Architects is an Iceland-based practice specializing in architecture, landscape, interior, and urban design. Founded in 2009 by Sigríður Sigþórsdóttir, the firm is led by her alongside partners Hrólfur Karl Cela, Marcos Zotes, and Perla Dís Kristinsdóttir. Basalt has redefined contemporary bathing culture in Iceland through projects rooted in geothermal environments—most notably the world-renowned Blue Lagoon. Their work prioritizes environmental harmony, material honesty, and human wellbeing, and has earned international acclaim for elevating the relationship between nature and the built environment.

Gagarin is a design studio working across museums, visitor centers, public spaces, and brands worldwide. The studio creates environments where visual communication, interactive media, and spatial design converge to form cohesive, engaging experiences. Their work focuses on creating clear and memorable connections between people, places, knowledge, and ideas, and has received international recognition for innovation in exhibition and experience design.

Rán Flygenring is a designer, author, and illustrator working across picture books, graphic novels, and visual storytelling. She is the author of Sketching Bathing in Iceland, a visual guidebook about Icelandic swimming culture. Her work is known for its lively yet layered narratives, combining strong visual expression with humor and playfulness. Rán collaborates across the fields of literature, climate communication, and the arts.

The Icelandic Pavilion is commissioned by Iceland Design and Architecture, which facilitates and promotes design of all kinds as a vital aspect of the future Icelandic society, economy, and culture, with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education in Iceland. This is the second time that Iceland will participate in the International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia with an open call. The project Lavaforming by s. ap. architects featured as the Icelandic Pavilion in 2025.

Do Architecture — The Possibility of Coexistence in the Face of Real Reality, is the theme of the 20th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, curated by Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu. It will be held from Saturday, May 8 to Sunday, November 21, 2027.

The theme moves toward a more grounded architectural approach centered on materiality, local participation, craftsmanship, and lived experience. Through the deliberately direct title, the curators call for architecture to move beyond excessive conceptualization and reconnect with the physical realities of building, inhabitation, and coexistence.

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#CulinaryCourant #SpainPeachy #Madrid #FruitAttraction 2026 on Track as Exhibition Space Tops 90% Capacity

The 18th edition of the International Fruit and Vegetable Trade Fair will be held from 6 to 8 October at the IFEMA Trade Fair Centre in Madrid.

From 6–8 October, Fruit Attraction will once again turn Madrid into the world's leading meeting point for the fruit and vegetable sector. Organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX (Spanish Federation of Producers and Exporters of Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers and Live Plants), the fair is already over 90% booked ahead of opening. The information was shared by Fruit Attraction's Director María José Sánchez during the presentation of its 18th edition, attended by Cecilio Peregrín and Ignacio Antequera, President and Director of FEPEX, respectively, and María Naranjo, Director of the Food Industry at ICEX (Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade).

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The net exhibition space allocated to date amounts 72,000 m2, just 2,000 m2 away from year's total occupancy, with companies from 63 countries are already confirmed. All in all, the forecasts for the next edition are very optimistic with participation figures of more than 2,500 companies, 80,000 m2 of fresh fruit and vegetable produce on offer and an attendance of more than 121,000 professionals from 150 countries.

Fruit Attraction 2026 will take 10 halls (over162,000 m2) keeping last year's distribution and sectorization to make it easier for industry professionals to visit. The odd-numbered halls 3, 5, 7 and 9, will host the national offer, as well as Innova&Tech. The even-numbered halls -4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 will host the international offer including Europe, America, Africa, Asia etc, as well as the Fresh Food Logistics area, which will be in hall 4. In addition, the exhibition offer, most of the halls will have an Auxiliary Industry area, ensuring the representation of the sector's entire value chain.

Potato will be this year's featured product, reflecting its status as a strategic sector for food security and healthy eating.

The trade fair is once again promoting the Organic Tour, a specially signposted route within Fruit Attraction that will give greater visibility to companies promoting organically certified products.

In addition, Fruit Attraction will be offering a platform for international promotion and expansion with the 'International Buyers Programme' which, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, ICEX and FEPEX, will invite 700 major buyers, retail purchasing managers, importers and wholesalers from more than 50 countries to the event. The 'Guest Importing Countries' programme, which this year is to feature China and the United Arab Emirates, also stands out in this context.

For the third year running, Fruit Attraction will present the Best Stand Awards, sponsored by WAH Show. The awards recognize the stands that stick out for their creativity, design and commitment to sustainability across four categories: Most Original Stand, Best Stand Design, Most Sustainable Stand and Visitors' Favorite Stand.

Once again, Fruit Attraction is launching the Innovation Hubs Awards, which will reward the best project, product or service for the industry, always assessing the criteria of innovation, sustainability, applied technology and knowledge. As in previous years, all the entries will be exhibited in the Innovation Hub area over the three days of the fair.

Fruit Attraction will once again be a focal point for knowledge across its various forums, offering a comprehensive programme of technical seminars covering a broad mix of topics and featuring high-caliber speakers and participants. The programme will include the Avocado Congress and the Biofruit Congress, among others.

The fair, organised by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, will be held at the trade fair centre from Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 October, from 9.30 am to 7 pm and until 5 pm on the last day.

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Universal Music Group N.V. Reports Weekly Transactions under its €500 Million Share Buyback Program

Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) ("UMG" or "the Company") today announced that in the period from June 15, 2026 up to and including June 19, 2026 a total of 3,951,411 of its own shares were repurchased by the Company at an average price per share of €18.19 for a total consideration of €71,892,084. These repurchases have been made as part of the Company's €500 million share buyback program as announced on March 30, 2026. Up to and including June 19, 2026, a total of 21,283,550 shares were repurchased under the share buyback program for a total consideration of €399,743,018. The Company publishes on a weekly basis an overview (in aggregated form) of the progress of the share buyback program on its website: https://investors.universalmusic.com/share-information/share-buyback/

Cautionary Notice

This press release is issued in connection with the disclosure and reporting obligations set out in Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation) and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 (each as amended).

About Universal Music Group

At Universal Music Group, we exist to shape culture through the power of artistry. UMG is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content. Featuring the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms, and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. For more information, visit www.universalmusic.com.

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#FashionAlert #UnderneathitAll #LiseCharmel TROPIQUE EN FLEURS 3 Parts Full Cup & Italian Brief in Nature Tropic HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY @MANHATTANPEACHY This Is Your Vacation Essential Set to Up Your Getaway Game!

MANHATTAN IS AN ISLAND.

LISE CHARMEL KNOWS.

Thirteen miles long and two miles wide, Manhattan, the center of the world, is of course the epicenter of high finance, art, culture, commerce, and of course whomyouknow.com which originally was only about the best of Manhattan.

Now, we are about the best of everything: excellence everywhere, and Lise Charmel has shown us that their excellence hails from Lyon, France. 

 And today, we celebrate their merits by wearing Tropique en Fleurs, which to us is the key to your vacation vibes. And if your vacation is in Manhattan, remember, this has been an island for eons! And if you want palm trees, go to 3 World Financial Center where you will find sixteen of them in a perfect four by four sequence.

Everyone works hard for their money, and investing it in the right lingerie can change your life.

We suggest packing this in your carryon so no airline can have an opportunity to miss your luggage connection: once you get to your destination, it is like wearing your own vacation!

Or just wear it on the plane! 

It is that comfortable.

For Peachy, the color combination is a total home run with green, her favorite color, and peach accents. Like the Dazzling Eden bikini, Tropique en Fleurs is not afraid to strike a pose with a bold floral pattern that sings in tune without being loud. It boasts that je ne sais quoi about French style that this brand has been perfecting since 1946.

The soft cup with underwire is truly designed with a 3 parts construction for full support, engineered in a premium fashion we have come to know and love by Lise Charmel.

With an upper cup in printed tulle, this bra is further adorned with scalloped embroidery matching the print and proving this is several steps above the competition to make you and your look subsequentially the most competitive. 

 A thoughtful side and lower cup are printed silk with a basque in tulle, making you ultimately glamourous. The center gore is highlighted by a gold rhinestone jewel matching the print and achieving the perfect highlight. The straps are embellished with rhinestones in matching tones to tantalize your tropic tone. The precision of each frond of palm is gorgeous and captures the lighting on the print beautifully with unsurpassed detailing in fleurs that look quite a lot like the Tiger Lily.

58% Polyamide / Nylon, 16% Silk, 13% Polyester, 11% Elastane / Spandex, 2% Cotton

The Italian Brief underscores this homage to your island getaway, even if it is inside your own Manhattan apartment!

This underwear has an indentation in the front legs and cheer back fabrics giving you flair.

The front is in printed silk, adorned with a fine rhinestone elastic strap. The sides and back are in lace matching the print, while the center back features a tulle triangle decorated with celebrated delicate embroidered motifs.

56% Polyamide / Nylon, 18% Silk, 15% Cotton, 11% Elastane / Spandex

Mover and Shaker Sandra Jones, Director of North America Lise Charmel shares:

"Tropique en Fleurs is truly unique, with its stunning exclusive design crafted in beautiful silk, Leavers lace, and embroidery that perfectly mirrors the colors of the print. It is one of Lise Charmel’s unique expressions of savoir-faire, combining and mastering the art of assembling these noble fabrics to create truly exquisite lingerie.  The 3-part full cup style in this collection is particularly exceptional, as no other brands offer a silk piece up to an F cup with such outstanding balance, support, and elegance."

Whom You Know Highly Recommends Tropique en Fleurs: 

wear it, and make every day in your life a vacation!  

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Founded in 1946, Lise Charmel is an established French luxury lingerie and swimwear Maison renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, refined detailing, and exclusive design aesthetic. The brand offers a comprehensive universe spanning foundation and fashion lingerie, micro-modal, cotton and silk loungewear, iconic and fashion swimwear, versatile beachwear designed for effortless day-to-night elegance, as well as ready-to-wear pieces in silk, wool, and lace.

Driven by a heritage of French savoir-faire and innovation in premium fabrics, Lise Charmel combines technical expertise with sophisticated styling to deliver both comfort and couture-level beauty.

The brand partners with luxury hotels, spas, and high-end retailers worldwide.

Lise Charmel was founded in Lyon, historically the silk capital, and positions itself as haute-couture lingerie. Lise Charmel owns its own manufacture ateliers located in Bulgary, Europe. We manufacture in Europe:

*To protect our luxury positioning

*Because we rely on unique European textile ecosystems

*We need technical expertise for complex lingerie

*We support premium pricing and brand storytelling

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Lise Charmel sets the standard in luxury lingerie, elevating the elegance of women. Renowned globally for its haute couture spirit, Lise Charmel epitomizes luxury French lingerie. Currently, the Lise Charmel group features two prestigious brands : Lise Charmel and Antigel.

The Story of a Passionate Vocation for Lingerie

Over half a century ago, in the heart of Lyon's silk district, the brand was born out of a relentless pursuit of beauty and unparalleled comfort. From the outset, the focus was on crafting the finest quality bras, meticulously tailored to meet the needs of the most discerning customers. This dedication has led to a unique expertise in creating well-fitting models in both standard and larger sizes.

Throughout the decades, our team has remained committed to the same values: perfection, distinctive savoir-faire, and a deep passion for sophistication and creativity.

Today, Lise Charmel stands as a globally influential brand, with a well-structured distribution network spanning over forty countries. The group continues to grow with the same enthusiasm and dedication, season after season.

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#LondonPeachy RH ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF RH LONDON, THE GALLERY IN MAYFAIR, FIVE LEVELS OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN, FOOD & WINE

RH announced today the recent opening of RH London, The Gallery in Mayfair, Five Levels of Architecture, Design, Food & Wine, standing at the global epicenter of luxury and design between the fashion houses of New Bond Street and the legendary bespoke tailors of Savile Row. Designed by preeminent architect Giacomo Leoni, a pioneer of English Palladianism, the landmark reflects three centuries of London's rich architectural and cultural heritage.

To view the full announcement, please click here.

ABOUT RH

RH (NYSE: RH) is a global curator of design, taste and style in the luxury lifestyle market. Operating across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe, the Company offers collections through its retail galleries, sourcebooks and online at RH.com, with integrated hospitality experiences in galleries throughout the United States and internationally.

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IBM, Red Hat and Palo Alto Networks Expand Project Lightwell to Help Organizations Respond to Software Vulnerabilities

Collaboration combines vulnerability discovery, virtual patching and software remediation to help organizations reduce the time between vulnerability discovery and protection.

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Red Hat announced a collaboration to help organizations identify vulnerabilities early and deploy protections fast across open source software, commercial applications, operational technology (OT) and healthcare technologies. By integrating Palo Alto Networks Virtual Patching capability with Project Lightwell from IBM and Red Hat, the collaboration combines rapid network-level protection with software remediation to help organizations reduce exposure to emerging threats.

The collaboration connects IBM and Red Hat’s $5 billion commitment to open source security via Project Lightwell with Palo Alto Networks’ security platform.Share

AI has supercharged vulnerability discovery, enabling flaws to be identified at unprecedented speed and scale. AI-driven threats can uncover security gaps across codebases far faster than defenders can patch them, exposing organizations to systemic supply-chain risks.

Nikesh Arora, CEO and Chairman of Palo Alto Networks

"AI has compressed the window between vulnerability discovery and exploit from weeks to minutes. Traditional patching cannot keep pace. By collaborating with IBM and Red Hat, we are shifting the advantage back to defenders. This powerful combination allows us to neutralize threats in the network while providing uninterrupted business continuity for our global clients."

Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM

"IBM established Project Lightwell to secure the open-source software foundation that enterprises rely on every day. By collaborating with Palo Alto Networks, we are extending that security from the source code directly to the network front lines. This joint solution gives our clients exactly what they need to thrive in the AI era: immediate, automated resilience against emerging threats, combined with the rigorous validation required to safely update their core systems."

A Seamless "Shield-and-Fix" Workflow

The collaboration connects IBM and Red Hat’s $5 billion commitment to open source security via Project Lightwell with Palo Alto Networks’ security platform. This creates a dual-action defense: Palo Alto Networks rapidly deploys a virtual patch at the network layer to block exploit attempts, while IBM and Red Hat’s Project Lightwell offers software remediation for open source software that customers can test and deploy in their environments.

The collaboration combines vulnerability intelligence, software remediation and network-based protections to help organizations respond quickly to newly discovered vulnerabilities. Key capabilities include:Broader Vulnerability Coverage: Protection across open source software, commercial applications, operational technology (OT) environments and connected devices.

Preemptive Coverage: Organizations can receive virtual patch protections before official software patches become available, helping reduce exposure while remediation is underway.

Rapid Protection: When a new vulnerability is discovered, network-level protections can be deployed the same day, with a long-term goal of reducing the time from validated discovery to protection.

The companies also plan to establish secure processes for sharing vulnerability information across participating software vendors, technology providers and security teams. This collaboration is expected to support coordinated vulnerability disclosure, accelerate protection development and provide anonymized telemetry on real-world exploitation attempts.

Expert Deployment via IBM Consulting

To help organizations respond more effectively to newly discovered vulnerabilities, IBM Security Services can also provide advisory and deployment services that help customers identify which vulnerabilities pose the greatest risk to their business and determine the best path to remediation. Working alongside Palo Alto Networks' virtual patching capabilities and Project Lightwell's software remediation capabilities, IBM Security Services can help customers prioritize, deploy and validate protections and fixes across complex environments.

About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global AI cybersecurity leader, protects our digital way of life with a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and platforms across Network, Cloud, Security Operations, AI and Identity. Trusted by 70,000+ customers and powered by Unit 42 threat intelligence, our AI-driven platforms eliminate complexity, empowering enterprises to modernize with confidence and securing the speed of innovation. Explore the future of security at www.paloaltonetworks.com.

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#SummerintheCity #SportyPeachy @ymcanyc YMCA of Greater New York and Anthem Expand Lifeguard Training Program to Address NYC Lifeguard Shortage

To help address New York City's ongoing lifeguard shortage while creating new employment opportunities, the YMCA of Greater New York, with support from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, is expanding its Community Lifesavers program across Queens and North Brooklyn.

"Community Lifesavers demonstrates how workforce development and community health go hand in hand," said Dr. Christy Valentine Theard, president of Medicare and Medicaid at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New York.Share

The Community Lifesavers initiative expands access to swim instruction, aquatic safety training, and lifeguard certification in neighborhoods where opportunities have historically been limited. The program also helps participants earn nationally recognized credentials that can lead to employment in aquatic safety and recreation. Since the initiative’s launch in 2021, the YMCA has certified 796 lifeguards across New York City.

Anthem's support will help the YMCA train and certify 50 lifeguards through October 2026. To date, 46 participants have already earned certification through the grant-supported program. This training includes branches in Queens (Cross Island, Flushing, Jamaica, and Rockaway) and North Brooklyn.

“At the community level, this is about more than filling jobs,” said Cedric Dew, executive director of the Jamaica YMCA in Queens, New York. “It is about giving people access to skills that can save lives, build confidence, and open the door to meaningful employment. By training and certifying more lifeguards, Anthem and the Y are helping to ensure that more pools and beaches are open this summer, and more New Yorkers have access to high-quality swim instruction.”

New York City has faced recurring lifeguard shortages in recent years, resulting in reduced pool hours and staffing challenges at public swimming facilities. Anthem’s support builds on a broader YMCA effort to reduce barriers to lifeguard certification, including cost, access to training, and job readiness support.

"Community Lifesavers demonstrates how workforce development and community health go hand in hand," said Dr. Christy Valentine Theard, president of Medicare and Medicaid at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New York. "By helping New Yorkers gain valuable job skills and lifesaving certifications, we're creating economic opportunity while making our communities safer."

The initiative reflects Anthem's commitment to addressing social determinants of health by investing in workforce development, economic mobility, and community safety.

New Yorkers interested in becoming certified lifeguards can learn more and apply through the YMCA of Greater New York's lifeguard training program at the YMCA’s lifeguard information page.

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About the YMCA of Greater New York

For more than 170 years, the YMCA of Greater New York has been where New Yorkers find their purpose, their people, and their place. As New York City’s leading nonprofit advancing individual and community health and well-being for all, the Y empowers everyone, no matter who they are or where they’re from, by providing access and opportunities for all to learn, grow, and thrive. We provide a place to play, to be healthy, and to give back. We give parents childcare, young adults job training, seniors a way to connect, and children a safe place to go. By bringing people together from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, the Y improves overall health and well-being, ignites youth empowerment, and connects and supports diverse communities across New York City. Follow the Y on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @ymcanyc.

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#PatrioticPeachy Marine Veteran Who Spent a Lifetime Serving Others Receives Surprise Home Makeover as Community Rallies for America 250®

For more than three decades, Marine Corps Veteran Minnie Whitzel answered the call to serve.

She served her country for 31 years. She founded VFW Post 12235. She spent countless hours helping Veterans in need, building community, and ensuring no Veteran felt forgotten.

Minnie Surprise Home Makeover Reveal

Community Welcome Home

But after a series of difficult life circumstances forced Minnie to start over, the woman who had spent a lifetime helping others, suddenly found herself in need of help herself. She was sleeping on an air mattress in a home desperately in need of repairs. What happened next is a powerful reminder of what community looks like. As part of a special America 250® episode, the award-winning television series Moving With The Military surprised Minnie with a life-changing home makeover. Veterans, volunteers, local businesses, and community members came together to transform her home and honor a woman whose impact on the community cannot be measured.

Over several days, dozens of volunteers worked side by side to complete landscaping, drainage improvements, plumbing repairs, painting, lighting upgrades, new doors, furnished living spaces, a refreshed laundry room, and countless other improvements designed to restore comfort, dignity, and independence.

"What makes this story extraordinary isn't the renovation," said hosts Maria and Patrick Reed. "It's the people. An entire community showed up for someone who has spent her life showing up for others." The episode is part of Moving With The Military's America 250® celebration, highlighting the service, sacrifice, and citizenship that continue to define our nation 250 years after its founding.

"America 250® isn't just about reflecting on our nation's history," said Maria Reed, Executive Producer and Host of Moving With The Military. "It's about recognizing the people who continue to embody the values that built this country—service, sacrifice, resilience, and community. Minnie spent decades serving her nation and fellow Veterans. This makeover is our way of saying thank you, and reminding her that she is not alone."

The transformation was made possible through the support of title sponsor Newrez, a top VA lender* and Military Friendly® company that has partnered with Moving With The Military for seven consecutive seasons and over 50 home makeovers to honor Veteran and Military families across the country. Newrez currently serves hundreds of thousands of Veterans and Military families nationwide, underscoring its long-standing commitment to the Military community.

"At Newrez, supporting Veterans isn't something we do once a year—it's part of who we are," said Brittany Boccher, National Director - VA Strategy & Military Engagement at Newrez. "Minnie's story represents the very best of our country. She dedicated her life to serving others, and we're honored to help ensure she knows her service and sacrifice have not been forgotten. As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, this project is a powerful reminder of what's possible when communities come together to make home happen for those who have given so much."

The episode culminates in an emotional reveal as Minnie returns home to see the transformation for the first time and witness the impact of a community determined to thank her for a lifetime of service.

In a time when division often dominates headlines, Minnie's story offers a different message, one of gratitude, generosity, and neighbors helping neighbors. A message that feels especially meaningful as America approaches its 250th anniversary.

Episode premieres July 2, 2026 on VetStreamTV, YouTube and Facebook.

About Moving With The Military

Moving With The Military is an award-winning home makeover television series hosted by Retired Army Veteran Patrick Reed and Maria Reed that honors Veteran and Military families through life-changing renovations and community-driven acts of service. The series has transformed dozens of homes across the country while sharing stories of resilience, sacrifice, and hope. To learn more about Moving With The Military visit www.movingwiththemilitary.tv

About Newrez

Newrez LLC ("Newrez"), a Rithm Capital Corp. company, is a top five mortgage lender and a top three primary mortgage servicer, according to Inside Mortgage Finance, dedicated to providing a customer-first experience throughout the homeownership journey. Newrez offers industry leading servicing capabilities, delivering for homeowner customers from the Newrez portfolio and those of its third-party customers, as well as a robust origination model with presence in the retail, wholesale, correspondent, and consumer direct verticals. Newrez's mission is "to do everything possible to make home happen" through a wide array of products and services. Newrez was established in 2008 and is headquartered in Fort Washington, PA. To learn more about Newrez, visit www.newrez.com.

©2026 Moving With The Military, LLC. All Rights Reserved. This video is not intended to imply endorsement, recommendation, or affiliation by the United States Government. Moving With The Military or its partners are not affiliated with any US government agency or entity. *2025 #2 Top VA Lender per Scotsman Guide Newrez LLC, 1100 Virginia Dr., Suite 125, Fort Washington, PA 19034. 1-888-673-5521. NMLS #3013. Doing business as Newrez Mortgage LLC in the state of Texas. Alaska Mortgage Lender License #AK3013. Arizona Mortgage Banker License #919777. Licensed by the Department of Financial Protection & Innovation under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act. Loans made or arranged pursuant to a California Finance Lenders Law license. Massachusetts Lender #ML-3013. Licensed by the N.J. Department of Banking and Insurance, Licensed Mortgage Banker-NYS Banking Department. For licensing information, go to: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org.

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