#Business Scholl

[sweaterkittensahoy]

Thinking about the myth of the "Good German" in the Nazi era. It's the thing where people have a need to justify that not all Germans were hate-mongering, antisemitic fuckshits.

And, the thing is, there WERE some good Germans. In fact, they're honored alongside everyone else in the Righteous Among the Nations memorial as part of the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. When you search the Righteous Among the Nations by country, Germany has 651 names. That's pretty good when you look at the numbers of all people honored on the list.

And yet, there are still people who cannot help but assume there must be MORE. That Germans got a bad rap when Hitler was legally elected in the first place. That there were not huge efforts to overthrow him taking over the government in the second place. That the only real resistance we hear about is Sophie Scholl and her schoolmates after the war was well on.

Yes, there were good Germans. But there were also GOOD GERMANS. Who re-gained their sense of national pride and identity because Hitler gave them jobs and better wages and cheap vacations. Those were the GOOD GERMANS. The good Germans who risked their lives for their fellow men, they weren't good Germans. That's why they're on a list of honored. Because they pushed back against some of the most ambitious societal, economical, and legal efforts ever to make human beings illegal and said, "No. No, this isn't right."

Fucking kill the idea of the secret good German who lives in your head. Even if someone was not outright hostile towards their Jewish neighbors in the Nazi period, they still fucking went along with the expectations of society and shunned them. They took their apartment after the Jews were forcibly removed and did not give it back when their former neighbors miraculously returned from the East. Which happened weeks or months or years after the war. When the Germans knew EXACTLY what had happened to the Jews.

Did every German know what was happening to the Jews? Not in detail. Did they know Jews were being rounded up? Put into ghettos? Sent to the East? Their businesses destroyed? Their property taken? Yes.

There comes a point where ignorance is deeply intentional. And not just because you're secretly one of the good ones but need to keep your head down.

[come-hell-or-high-water]

In the coming month, a blanket of snow settled over Moonwood Mill. It was the first snowfall the Scholl family experienced in their new house. The crops went into dormancy and there were suddenly not as many chores that had to be done.

The house was drafty and cold so they used the fireplace to the highest capacity. As winter became more prominent, it was difficult to be outdoors. Mostly, the family chose to stay in most of the time and tried to come up with different activities to keep the children busy. The living room quickly became the place where they spent most of their time - with the fire making it the warmest room in the house.

[marimayscarlett]

This band has a folder in the city of Berlin records, this 👉 👈 thick, just for their name changes 😆

Hi 👋

Hm, let's see, there surely was a lot going on in the name-changing department 😅

Richard has really been busy:

changing his first name from 'Sven' to 'Richard' (the first name of his dad)

changing 'Sven' to 'Zven' (maybe for the ✨coolness factor✨, or Richard Zee Kay sounds better than Richard Es Kay 👀, or to even further distance himself from his given birthname)

changing his last name from 'Kruspe' to 'Kruspe-Bernstein' after his wedding and then back to 'Kruspe' after the divorce

Paul no less, changing his whole name-identity:

interchanging his first name 'Heiko' with his middle name 'Paul'

casually keeping the last name of his ex-wife 'Landers' and leaving his last name 'Hiersche' behind

Flake, who nobody calls by his first name:

he didn't change his name officially, yet used his nickname 'Flake' (which he has since his childhood I believe) since forever, seldomly using his first name 'Christian'

Regarding nicknames we also have Schneider being oftentimes only adressed by his last name and Richard was oftentimes called 'Scholle' by his band mates (his nickname from his childhood which his father gave him') in the earlier days.

Apart from this we have some more peculiar name incidents:

Rammstein called themselves 'Templeprayers' in the very early days of their existence when they recorded their first demo tape (at least they didn't use their band name ideas 'Milch', 'Erde' or 'Mutter' as mentioned here 👀)

Flake and Schneider to this day are still represented in every official booklet (in albums, DVDs, etc.) with additional nicknames: 'Doctor' Flake Lorenz and Christoph 'Doom' Schneider

Till and Oliver/Ollie stayed pretty clear from changing anything regarding their names and are just referred by their names or in Oliver's case 'Olli'. Apart from an occasional 'Orgien-Olli' here and there 😅

[mastersoftheair]

"Masters of the Air detail- Part 4-The Lemmons magneto scene E4.

"Apple released one scene with Master Sgt. Lemmons, the Crew Chief, and the rest appeared recently in E4.

"He had an engine problem that they were troubleshooting just before the engine start for the mission. Lemmons actually rode in the gear well of number 3 fixing the engine, as the Fortress taxied out on three engines.

"Cary, the director for the first four episodes, was asking about what Lemmons could be fixing and wanted to know if various things were plausible. One was changing a carburetor, uh, no. It’s not only a massive job but doesn’t fit with Lemmons riding in the gear well. I suggested working on a magneto, as just about the only things that you can get to, through the access panel in the firewall on a B-17, are the magnetos and the starter.

"Okay he said, can we change the magneto? Uh, no, not within the confines of this scene and taxiing out to takeoff. How about setting the magneto points as it would fit the timeline, look good and would be plausible. He said to set it up. Okay, off we go.

"Edit- I did not have access to Lemmons book or John Orloff’s notes at the time this scene was being discussed. Soon after Jessica was kind enough to give me a copy of Lemmons book and it said that he indeed did adjust the magneto points from inside of the gear well.

"I talked to Stewart Heath from BGI. A guy who can, and did, make miracles happen. We talked about the magneto, and I showed him what it and the B-17 accessory section looked like through the firewall opening. He was also going to build a B-17 engine nacelle for this scene!

"I said that almost any radial engine magneto would work and that I could source one if he needed. He said go so I contacted Carl Scholl at Aerotrader in California and asked if he had a mag for a Curtis Wright R1820. Of course he did! And he shipped it off to us in the UK. Thanks Carl.

"Stewart made the nacelle and a box housing the real mag, a dummy mag and starter. It was painted black and looked pretty good on camera.

"Raff Law is the actor who portrayed Sgt. Lemmons. He and I sat down with the ‘accessory box’ and I taught him how to look like he was setting up and adjusting the points on a magneto.

"I pictured the original WWII radial engine feeler gauge tool, with the bent ends, in my toolbox back home and hoped that Props Department may have something close. They supplied some nice period tools and Raff learned what he needed to do on the table at our “office”. Next was time for him to practice in the nacelle that Stewart and BGI built.

"During the building of the nacelle the oil tank was a topic of discussion. I gave them some photos, especially of the stenciling which could be visible and they, as usual, did a wonderful job.

"The nacelle was set up for the scene and the video walls were set up underneath the nacelle. Incidentally the wheels and tires used on MOTA were actual un-airworthy B-17 wheels and tires from the Collings Foundation. Some of you Collings pilots might recognize the flat spots on the tires!! It is cool to see some actual B-17 parts that flew a lot and made it into the series. We will not talk about the tread pattern though will we…

"Several camera angles set up in and around the nacelle and really looked good and helped to convey just how difficult it must have been for Sgt. Lemmons to accomplish what he did. Amazing for sure. I only hope that the Lemmons family is happy with the result.

"So much was put into making this and every scene as rich and authentic as possible that it is a shame that so many of these details didn’t make the final cut. But that’s the way this business is, it’s better to have too much and cut things out than to have too little and the need for more. MOTA was way up on the quality and detail and doing it with all of this specialized aircraft equipment is many times more difficult to do than most other subjects. Well done folks! So many people behind the scenes going above and beyond to make this special [...]"

[dezernat-4]

Warmer Fluss!

Abendstimmung an der Kalten Kuchl. © waidwund

"Nix 'busy', besser in den Leerlauf schalten, rumsitzen, selbstgezüchtetes Obst essen und ein bisschen Kunst machen!"

Es gibt sie noch, die schönen Perspektiven …

Das Feld, auf dem Kreativität gedeiht, ist mit tiefen Furchen durchzogen, eine raue See aus fruchtbarer Scholle: Energie, Kraft – Spannungsfeld sozusagen!

Ein Gefühl so positiver Durchflutung, dass die Beine selbst im Winter kühle Stellen auf dem Laken suchen, weil die Energie alles zum Überkochen bringt, wo sonst durch den zehrenden Widerstand gegen den Alltag im Dezernat nur Kälte vorherrscht und der steife Ermittlerkörper ohne Abgabe eines Hauchs von Wärme unter zwei Decken bibbert, das Selbst als schwierigster Fall …

Schrammel kam sich in jenen Momenten vor wie eine lebende Leiche, jetzt aber spürte er es endlich wieder, das Leben, die Quelle!

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[automotiveanddefense]

Filling Equipment Market

Filling Equipment Market: Trends, Opportunities, and Forecast

The global Filling Equipment Market size was valued at USD 18,825 Million in 2021 and is projected to reach from USD XX Million in 2022 to USD 27144 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.15% during the forecast period (2022–2030). Filling equipment is used to fill various types of products, including liquids, semi-solids, and solids, into containers, such as bottles, cans, and pouches. The demand for filling equipment is driven by the increasing need for efficient and accurate filling systems in various industries, including food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care.

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Filling Equipment Market Categorization

The filling equipment market can be categorized based on sales type, process type, product type, and end-user industry.

By Sales Type

New Machinery

Spare parts

By Process Type

Manual

Semi-automatic

Automatic

Rotary feeding system

Straight line feeding system

By Product Type

Solid

Semi-solid

Liquid

By End-User Industry

Food

Beverage

Pharmaceutical

Personal care

Others

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Geographic Overview

The filling equipment market can be geographically segmented into four main regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World.

North America

The North American filling equipment market is dominated by the United States, which is home to many major filling equipment manufacturers. The market in this region is driven by the increasing demand for efficient and accurate filling systems in various industries.

Europe

The European filling equipment market is driven by the increasing demand for filling equipment in the food and beverage industry. Germany, Italy, and France are the major markets in this region.

Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific filling equipment market is driven by the increasing demand for filling equipment in the pharmaceutical and personal care industries. China, Japan, and India are the major markets in this region.

Rest of the World

The Rest of the World filling equipment market includes Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. This region is driven by the increasing demand for filling equipment in various industries, including food, beverage, and pharmaceutical.

Top Players of Filling Equipment Market

Accutek Packaging Equipment Companies, Inc.

Coesia S.p.A

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft

JBT

Krones AG

Ronchi Mario S.p.A

Salzgitter AG (KHS Group)

Scholle IPN

Syntegon Technology GmbH

Tetra Laval International S.A.

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Key Unit Economics for Businesses and Startups

The filling equipment market offers various opportunities for businesses and startups. Some of the key unit economics for businesses and startups in this market include:

Cost of equipment: The cost of filling equipment can vary widely, depending on the type and capacity of the equipment.

Cost of maintenance: The cost of maintenance is an important factor to consider when purchasing filling equipment.

Cost of labor: The cost of labor is another important factor to consider when purchasing filling equipment.

Return on investment: The return on investment (ROI) is an important factor to consider when purchasing filling equipment.

Filling Equipment Market Operational Factors

The filling equipment market is driven by various operational factors, including:

Efficiency: The efficiency of filling equipment is an important factor to consider when purchasing filling equipment.

Accuracy: The accuracy of filling equipment is another important factor to consider when purchasing filling equipment.

Speed: The speed of filling equipment is an important factor to consider when purchasing filling equipment.

Safety: The safety of filling equipment is an important factor to consider when purchasing filling equipment.

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[researchbuzz]

P.T. Barnum, RootsTech 2025, Kai Cenat, More: Monday Afternoon ResearchBuzz, December 9, 2024

NEW RESOURCES Illinois State University: Milner Library launches P.T. Barnum digital collection. “Milner Library is proud to announce the publication of the P.T. Barnum Letters and Ephemera, a digital collection drawn from Special Collections’ world-class circus holdings. This assemblage of 136 documents relating to Barnum and his many business ventures was originally collected by Walter Scholl,…

[lboogie1906]

Sean Ringgold (November 3, 1977) is an actor and former bodyguard. He is known for his roles as Shaun Evans on One Life to Live, Junior on The Family Business, and for portraying Suge Knight in the Notorious B.I.G. biopic Notorious. He had a cameo in American Gangster and the Smurfs movie. He has had parts in Gossip Girl and Ugly Betty. He had featured roles in Orange is the New Black, Billions, Luke Cage, as the gangster Sugar, and as Correctional Officer Huey Cornell on For Life.

He was raised in Queens, New York. He was known as a New York State Arm Wrestling Champion. His fans may remember him as the “Rockaway Flash.” When he wasn’t working in the arm wrestling sector, he worked as a Protection Specialist for 106 and Park. In 2009 after working with many A-List celebrities, he decided to retire from the Body Guard industry and start his acting career. He has had acting roles in numerous hit TV shows and Series Luke Cage, Billions, Orange Is the New Black, Shades of Blue, Gotham, Gossip Girl, multiple episodes of Law & Order, and multiple episodes of Lady in the Lake. He has been featured in commercials for Budweiser, Burger King, Dr. Scholl’s, Dunkin Donuts, Delta Airlines, Kia, Fiat 500 by Gucci, Pfizer Nexium, Nike, Time Warner Cable, and Spike TV.

Sitting on the Board of Directors, he works with the nonprofit organization Heartshare St. Vincent’s, which provides training, employment, case management, individual and family support, as well as health care services, for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disorders. He has lent his time and voice to support and speak on behalf of several other causes, including The Men’s Health Summit for The Whittier Street Health Center, Get Reel with Your Dreams, The Island of Grenada, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[uncwfst]

Cameron Scholl Highland Film Group June 7th Blog 3

Hello everyone, today I would like to talk about the work I did this week at Highland film group, not much has changed. I still do stuff like sitting at the front desk, answering calls, cleaning up around the place, and doing script summaries. Something different about this week of work was that all the interns were there so it was much easier to do work. For example we all take turns being at the front desk so it’s easier to do the main job that we have to do which is script summarizing. We also all take turns cleaning up anything messed up in the office so that is nice. We also all get to sit in on the Thursday meetings which is pretty cool. In these meetings they usually talk about what films they are going to make next and what scripts they are going to film. The coolest things about these meetings is the fact that they sometimes bring up the script summary that you made and ask about what you think of the film. Also if you can’t show up to work on Thursdays they will let you join the meeting by zoom. Another great thing about work this week was all the scripts I have read. I can’t say what any of the scripts were about but I can say that I have enjoyed reading all of them and I think a lot of the scripts are going to make great films. One thing I have learned a lot about while being in the office is the budgets of film when you are making one. For example while I’m sitting in the office, a lot of the higher ups have been talking about how the have to change a part of the script in the third act because they can’t afford to do the original scene in the script. And I just think that it is so cool to learn that you have to change your script for budgetary reasons sometimes. Also I just found out this week that our office is dog friendly so there are always 3 or 4 dogs running around the office which I think is pretty cool. Sometimes when we get to take brakes from doing script summaries we get to play fetch with the dogs. The last thing that happened this week was I got to interview one of the workers at Highland film group and it was really cool to learn more about her and learn more about the job she does at the company. Overall I had a great week at work and I am excited for next week and excited to learn more about the film business.

[jcmarchi]

NIS2 is coming - why you should act now - CyberTalk

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NIS2 is coming - why you should act now - CyberTalk

By Patrick Scholl, Head of Operational Technology, Infinigate

NIS2 – the Network and Information Security Directive – is a revision of the NIS Directive, which came into force in 2016, with the aim of strengthening cyber security resilience across the EU.

The revision tightens reporting requirements and introduces stricter control measures and enforcement provisions. By October 17th 2024, the NIS2 Directive will be a requirement across all EU member states. Despite the urgency, businesses still have many questions.

Distributors like Infinigate are committed to supporting the implementation of NIS2 by offering a broad choice of cyber security solutions and services in collaboration with vendors, such as Check Point.

Supporting NIS2 implementation

In Germany, as an example, NIS2UmsuCG, the local directive governing the implementation of the EU NIS2 to strengthen cyber security, is already available as a draft and defines EU-wide minimum standards that will be transferred into national regulation.

It is estimated that around 30,000 companies in Germany will have to make changes to comply. However, thus far, only a minority have adopted the measures mandated by the new directive. Sometimes, symbolic measures are taken with little effect. In view of the complexity of the NIS2 requirements, the short time in which they are to be implemented and the need for holistic and long-term solutions, companies need strong partners who can advise on how to increase their cyber resilience.

Who is affected?

The NIS2 directive coming into force in autumn 2024 will apply to organisations across 18 sectors with 50 or more employees and a turnover of €10 million. Additionally, some entities will be regulated regardless of their size — especially in the areas of ‘essential’ digital infrastructure and public administration.

The following industry sectors fall under the ‘essential’ category:

Energy

Transport

Banking and finance

Education

Water supply

Digital infrastructure

ICT service management

Public administration

Space exploration and research

Postal and courier services

Waste management

Chemical manufacturing, production and distribution

Food production, processing and distribution

Industry & manufacturing (medical devices and in-vitro, data processing, electronics, optics, electrical equipment, mechanical engineering, motor vehicles and parts, vehicle manufacturing)

Digital suppliers (marketplaces, search engines, social networks)

Research institutes

It’s worth bearing in mind that NIS2 regulations apply not only to companies, but also their contractors.

Good to know: The “size-cap” rule

The “size-cap” rule is one of the innovations that come with NIS2 and is intended to level out inequalities linked with varying requirements and risk profiles, budgets, resources and expertise. The regulation is intended to enable start-ups and medium-sized companies as well as large corporations to be able to implement the security measures required by NIS2.

You can get NIS2 compliance tips here: https://nis2-check.de/

NIS2 in a nutshell

In Germany, companies are required to register with the BSI (Federal Office for Information Security), for their relevant areas. A fundamental rule is that any security incidents must be reported immediately.

Across Europe, the strict security requirements mandated by NIS2 include the following:

Risk management: identify, assess and remedy

Companies are required to take appropriate and proportionate technical, operational and organisational measures. A holistic approach should ensure that risks to the security of network and information systems can be adequately managed.

Security assessment: a self-analysis

Security assessment includes questions such as: what vulnerabilities are there in the company? What is the state of cyber hygiene? What security practices are already in place today? Are there misconfigured accounts that could be vulnerable to data theft or manipulation?

Access management: protecting privileged accounts

Companies subject to NIS2 regulations are encouraged to restrict the number of administrator-level accounts and change passwords regularly. This lowers the risk of network cyber security breaches threatening business continuity.

Closing the entry gates: ransomware and supply chain security

One of the main concerns of the NIS2 directive is proactive protection against ransomware. Endpoint security solutions can help here. Employee training is another necessary step to create risk awareness and help identify and prevent cyber attacks.

The focus here should be on best practices in handling sensitive data and the secure use of IT and OT systems. Supply chain vulnerability is a major area of concern. Companies need to ensure that the security features and standards of the machines, products and services they purchase meet current security requirements.

Zero tolerance strategy: access control and zero trust

In a world where corporate boundaries are increasingly blurred due to digitalisation, cloud infrastructures and decentralised working models, perimeter-based architectures have had their day. A zero trust concept provides multiple lines of defence, relies on strong authentication methods and threat analysis to validate access attempts.

Business continuity: prepared for emergencies

Business continuity management measures are essential to ensure that critical systems can be maintained in the event of an emergency. These include backup management, disaster recovery, crisis management and emergency plans.

In summary, we should not let the complexity of the topic discourage us from taking action; after all, NIS2 is for our benefit, to help us protect our business assets from increasing cyber risk.

Businesses would be well advised to start on the route to assessing their security posture and current status vis-à-vis NIS2 requirements. You can make a start by simply identifying all relevant stakeholders in your organisation, starting a task-force and gathering intelligence on your cyber risk.

Identify key steps and build a roadmap to compliance that is manageable for your resources; your channel partners can help by providing expert advice https://page.infinigate.com/nis2-checkpoint.

[packaginginsight]

Bag-in-Box Container Market Share Key Players, Analysis and Business Insights Report 2024-2031

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Market Segmentation Analysis

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By Material

Plastic

Paper & Paperboards

PET

Polyethylene

Metallized Polyester

Others

By Capacity

5 litres

5-10 litres

10-15 litres

15-20 litres

More than 20 litres

By Application

Household Products

Industrial Liquids

Alcoholic Beverages

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Others

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[frontporchconsign]

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[poiworkspace]

POI Business Interiors Expands into Winnipeg, Manitoba!

“Our commitment is to expand our reach throughout Manitoba by recruiting leading talent in the industry and through ongoing investments to ensure we are bringing industry leading tools and spaces to the market.” remarked Scholl. POI Winnipeg is immediately looking to build out their team of talented industry leaders in the Winnipeg market. They will also begin looking for a new space in Winnipeg to serve as their regional headquarters.

[offtherackbyat]

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[perrysoup]

Boom Supersonic lands Saudi investment that takes it over $700M in total funding

Boom Supersonic has landed financial backing from a fund connected to Saudi Arabia’s royal family in a deal the experimental jet company says takes it over $700 million in funding for the business.

Denver-based Boom Supersonic aims to make faster-than-sound passenger jets at the factory it's building at PTI Airport in Greensboro. Bounder and CEO Blake Scholl predicts will revolutionize international travel by cutting trans-oceanic flight times in half.

Last week Boom Supersonic confirmed closing a financing round that included a strategic investment from the NEOM Investment Fund. NIF is a funding offshoot of a Saudi Arabian royal family’s effort to foster economic development, technology innovation and ecological preservation in a swath of northwest Saudi Arabia touching the Red Sea coast.

Details of the investment in Boom, including its size and what other funds may have participated in the round, were not provided. The plane maker’s parent company, legally called Boom Technology Inc., hasn’t officially reported raising an equity investment round since 2020.

Boom Technology filings to the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission outline raising equity investment totaling just over $171 million in five investments between 2016 and 2020 but nothing since then.

Boom's total funding was most recently estimated at $208 million by Crunchbase, a digital venture capital database.

The company's announcement of $700 million in funding described the money being both investment and “other forms of capital.” Boom Supersonic termed the agreement with NIF an opportunity "to make the Gulf region dramatically more accessible through the power of supersonic flight.”

Boom Supersonic has landed financial backing from a fund connected to Saudi Arabia’s royal family in a deal the experimental jet company says takes it over $700 million in funding for the business.

Denver-based Boom Supersonic aims to make faster-than-sound passenger jets at the factory it's building at PTI Airport in Greensboro. Bounder and CEO Blake Scholl predicts will revolutionize international travel by cutting trans-oceanic flight times in half.

Last week Boom Supersonic confirmed closing a financing round that included a strategic investment from the NEOM Investment Fund. NIF is a funding offshoot of a Saudi Arabian royal family’s effort to foster economic development, technology innovation and ecological preservation in a swath of northwest Saudi Arabia touching the Red Sea coast.

Details of the investment in Boom, including its size and what other funds may have participated in the round, were not provided. The plane maker’s parent company, legally called Boom Technology Inc., hasn’t officially reported raising an equity investment round since 2020.

Boom Technology filings to the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission outline raising equity investment totaling just over $171 million in five investments between 2016 and 2020 but nothing since then.

Boom's total funding was most recently estimated at $208 million by Crunchbase, a digital venture capital database.

Blake Scholl is founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic.

Paul Cordwell, provided by Boom Supersonic

“Our goal is to bring the world closer together through faster flights,” Scholl said in a statement. “We’re excited to collaborate with partners and investors around the globe as we work to realize our shared vision.”

U.S. air carriers United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAL) and American Airlines (Nasdaq: AAL), and Japan Airlines, have paid deposits to Boom to reserve Overture planes for future purchase. Boom is also working with Northrop Grumman to develop a military and government version of the supersonic jet.

Saudi fund backs 'bold entrepreneurs'

The NOEM Investment Fund invests in viable commercial projects and “moonshot ideas enabled by cutting-edge technologies” and seeks “deep partnerships with like-minded investors and bold entrepreneurs working on the world’s most complex problems,” its website says.

The northwest region of Saudi Arabia has been dubbed NOEM by Mohammed bin Salman, crown prince of the Saudi ruling family. As the founder and chairman of the NOEM board of directors, he has outlined a vision of $500 billion invested to transform that part of his kingdom into a global innovation hub.

NIF’s website describes it as engaging in both venture capital investment, joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions.

Majid Mufti, CEO of NEOM Investment Fund, said: “The NIF strategy is designed to align NEOM’s development objectives with those of innovators and institutional investors, de-risking opportunities for them to participate in creating core global growth businesses and a thriving economy in NEOM.”

Part of NIF’s focus is finding private sector investments “to unlock solutions that would be piloted and scaled-up” in the NOEM development zone and eventually exported to the world, the website says.

Boom Supersonic declined to answer whether its investment agreement includes a possible presence in Saudi Arabia or the sale of planes. Boom Supersonic spokeswoman Aubrey Scanlan repeated the statement about making the Gulf region “dramatically more accessible” but provided no more detail about how.

The company also declined to specify whether the investment came in the form of equity financing, which would mean the NIF fund owns a stake in the business, or in another form of financing.

Boom's Overture plans advancing on several fronts

Boom Supersonic is nearing the first test flight in Mojave, California, of a single-seat test jet meant to confirm design choices and technologies for the Overture passenger jet it’s designing. Overture is meant to fly as many as 80 passengers at Mach 1.7 speeds across oceans. It would be the first supersonic passenger airliner since the Concorde retired in 2003.

The company is also building a factory its $500 million factory at Piedmont Triad International Airport where Overture will be assembled. The project is ahead of schedule, according to Boom, which plans to ramp up hiring for the plant in 2025.

Boom named Boeing veteran Scott Powell to lead its engine program earlier this year.

In Centennial, Colorado, where most of Boom’s staff of more than 250 is based, the company is putting together its Iron Bird facility, where a functional, grounded replica of an Overture will be tested and refined.

The company’s XB-1 test jet has been granted permission by the Federal Aviation Administration to fly, and the company has been steadily building up at the Mojave Air and Space Port to that initial flight.

Boom aims to have its first Overture passenger planes flying in 2026 and its first flights with passengers occurring in 2029.

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Cameron Scholl Highland Film Group internship Blog post 1

I just worked my first day at Highland film group this week. My job at Highland is to read through scripts and summaries the whole thing in detail. I also have to write down things like how I enjoyed reading the script, what the title of the script is, what other films I would compare this script to, and who wrote the script. Another job I have to do at Highland film group is to work the front desk. So I do things like welcome people in to the building, getting people’s parking validated, and I answer the phones if anyone calls the company. The last job I have at the Highland film group is to clean up around the place and make sure everything looks nice and neat in case anyone comes by the office. After my first week of work I have to say that I really enjoyed working at the Highland film group office and I think I am going to have a great summer working here. My three goals for this internship is to 1. Make new connections in the film business that could help my career 2. Learn new skills from this internship that I did not previously have 3. Learn more about how the film industry works.