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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Deep Isolation Nuclear Disposal Company CEO to Appear Live on Bloomberg Businessweek on May 23 at 3:20 p.m. ET
BERKELEY, Calif., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Deep Isolation, a leading innovator in nuclear waste disposal technology, announced today that CEO Rod Baltzer will appear live on Bloomberg Businessweek this Friday, May 23 at 3:20 p.m. ET. The interview will be broadcast nationally via Bloomberg Radio and simulcast on Bloomberg's YouTube channel. Tune in live on Bloomberg Radio or watch the simulcast interview on YouTube to hear Baltzer discuss how Deep Isolation's technology works, why it matters, the company's future plans, and the growing role of nuclear waste solutions amid rising public and private interest in nuclear energy. The segment will spotlight Deep Isolation's patented deep borehole disposal technology — a safe, cost-effective, and scalable solution for the permanent disposal of high-level radioactive waste. As nuclear energy gains momentum in the global transition to clean power, solving the back end of the fuel cycle has become more urgent than ever. Deep Isolation's technology leverages proven directional drilling techniques and a strong IP portfolio to deliver up to 70% cost savings compared to traditional mined repositories, while significantly improving safety and reducing environmental impact. 'As the U.S. and other nations accelerate the deployment of advanced reactors, solving the waste challenge is essential to realizing nuclear's full potential,' said Baltzer. 'I'm excited to share how Deep Isolation is enabling this future and what's ahead for us as we move toward commercialization.' About Deep IsolationNamed as one of Goldman Sachs' Top 30 Startups in carbon capture, hydrogen power, and nuclear energy, Deep Isolation is the first company commercializing nuclear waste disposal in deep boreholes. It offers a uniquely tailored solution to help countries complete the necessary steps to dispose of their waste inventories. With 87 patents issued to date, it leverages proven drilling practices to safely isolate waste deep underground in horizontal, vertical, or slanted borehole repositories. For more information, visit media inquiries, please contact: media@
Epoch Times
29-04-2025
- Health
- Epoch Times
Another Canadian Veteran Says He Was Offered Medically Assisted Dying Unprompted
A Canadian Armed Forces veteran who served two tours in Afghanistan has come forward and revealed he was offered medical assistance in dying (MAID) by Veterans Affairs back in 2019, joining a growing number of Canadian veterans who say they were offered the procedure unprompted. David Baltzer, who served with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, told the podcast Operation Tango Romeo that a Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) agent brought up MAID during a phone call on Dec. 23, 2019. 'He's like, 'You have a lot of problems. You've tried everything, you've done all this stuff ... Have you ever thought about medically assisted suicide?' Baltzer recalled during the April 8 podcast episode. 'As soon as he said that, I lost it. I said, 'Are you kidding me?'' Baltzer said the offer, which came after learning his Earnings Loss Benefit from VAC was being terminated, made him consider, 'Is my life worth living?' He said the incident caused him to decide to 'go hard and just do whatever I can and get ahead in life at that time.' Baltzer said he has also heard 'through the grapevine' about other Canadian veterans being offered MAID, but that he has not met anyone personally. Related Stories 4/25/2025 4/25/2025 Canada's medically assisted dying regime came under intense scrutiny in late 2022, when a military veteran revealed they were offered MAID during a call by a VAC agent. The veteran said they had been seeking treatment for a traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. Then, in October 2022, the House of Commons Veterans Affairs Committee heard from a witness that a VAC agent had told a veteran that they could receive MAID. CAF veteran and former paralympian Christine Gauthier also revealed to the committee in December 2022 that she was offered the procedure when trying to get a new wheelchair ramp installed in her home. Gauthier, who is a paraplegic, said she was told, 'If you were so desperate, madam, we can offer you medical assistance in dying.' Gauthier was the In March 2023, the that said an internal investigation found four incidents in which MAID was 'inappropriately raised.' The report said all the incidents stemmed from one employee 'who is no longer employed with the Department,' and concluded that 'this is not a widespread, systemic issue.' Canada's MAID regime was set to be expanded to include people whose mental illness was their sole medical condition, but a month before that deadline, Ottawa introduced to extend the date to March 17, 2024. Then, in January 2024, Ottawa announced it would to give more preparation time for medical providers and provinces, but has not said what the new timeline would be. The fifth on MAID in Canada found that 15,343 people received the procedure in 2023, which was a 15.8 percent increase from 2022; 96 percent of MAID provisions were for individuals whose natural death was 'reasonably foreseeable,' and the median age was 77.7 years.
Toronto Sun
25-04-2025
- Health
- Toronto Sun
Another combat vet who says he was offered medical suicide comes forward
Two-tour Afghanistan combat veteran David Baltzer was offered medically-assisted suicide in Dec. 2019 — making him one of the first CAF soldiers offered MAID by a VAC caseworker Canadian Armed Forces combat veteran David Baltzer on duty in Afghanistan in 2006. Photo by HANDOUT OTTAWA — He came seeking help, but he says he was instead offered death. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Nearly three years after the story first became public, another Canadian Forces veteran has stepped forward alleging Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) offered him medical assistance in dying (MAID.) David Baltzer, who served two tours in Afghanistan with the elite Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI,) told the Toronto Sun he was offered MAID in Dec. 23, 2019 — possibly making him among the first Canadian soldiers offered therapeutic suicide by the federal government. 'It made me wonder, were they really there to help us, or slowly groom us to say 'here's a solution, just kill yourself,' Baltzer told the Sun. The offer stemmed from a disagreement Baltzer had with his existing caseworker, with the topic of MAID coming up during a Dec. 23, 2019 phone call with a different VAC agent. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I was in my lowest down point, it was just before Christmas,' he told the Sun. 'He says to me, 'I would like to make a suggestion for you. Keep an open mind, think about it, you've tried all this and nothing seems to be working, but have you thought about medical-assisted suicide?'' The suggestion, Baltzer said, left him reeling. 'It just seems to me that they just want us to be like 'f–k this, I give up, this sucks, I'd rather just take my own life,'' he said. 'That's how I honestly felt.' Originally from St. Catharines, Ont., Baltzer enlisted at 17, eventually moving west and joining 2 PPCLI at CFB Shilo in Manitoba. In 2006, Baltzer was among Canada's first troops deployed to Afghanistan as part Operation Athena, where he served two tours and saw plenty of combat. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We went out on long-range patrols trying to find the Taliban, and that's exactly what we did,' he said, recalling his first taste of combat. 'The best way I can describe it, it was like Black Hawk Down — all of the sudden the s–t hit the fan and I was like 'wow, we're fighting, who would have thought? Canada hasn't fought like this since the Korean War.' Upon returning home, Baltzer was offered counselling and therapy by VAC, which he said was of little help. Baltzer, like many combat vets, turned to alcohol and substance abuse to deal with his trauma — but is doing well today. A key figure shedding light on the VAC MAID scandal was CAF veteran Mark Meincke, whose trauma-recovery podcast Operation Tango Romeo broke the story. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Veterans, especially combat veterans, usually don't reach out for help until like a year longer than they should've,' Meincke said, telling the Sun he waited over two decades before seeking help. 'We're desperate by the time we put our hands up for help. Offering MAID is like throwing a cinderblock instead of a life preserver.' Meincke said Baltzer's story shoots down VAC's assertions blaming one caseworker for offering MAID to veterans, and suggests the problem is far more serious than some rogue public servant. 'It had to have been policy. because it's just too many people in too many provinces,' Meincke told the Sun. 'Every province has service agents from that province.' The exact number of veterans offered MAID isn't known. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In a 2022 briefing VAC said it was between four and 20, but Meincke personally knows of five, and said the actual number's likely close to 20. An internal investigation determined in 2023 that responsibility lied with just one caseworker, who they said was no longer employed with VAC. Read More Baltzer said VAC needs top-to-bottom reform, and a good place to start is replacing civilian caseworkers with military veterans, who can better relate to those scarred by the horrors of war. 'I remember saying to them, 'if it wasn't for us you wouldn't have a job, so maybe you should be more helpful,;' Baltzer recalled with a laugh. 'We served our country, it's their job to serve us.' bpassifiume@ X: @bryanpassifiume RECOMMENDED VIDEO Canada Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls Toronto Maple Leafs World
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Golden Apple Award: Paul Baltzer, Cathedral Prep
It could be history that taught this week's Golden Apple Award winner what it takes to be a great leader in the classroom. Erie's Cathedral Prep is where we found this week's Golden Apple teacher. Paul Baltzer is a graduate of Albion's Northwestern High School, Edinboro University, and has been teaching for 12 years, the last decade at Prep. The Golden Apple Award is in its 34th year of honoring teachers. So someday receiving it was sort of on Mr. Baltzer's professional bucket list. 'It's one of those things where in the back of my mind I've always wanted to have the recognition and today's the day,' Mr Baltzer said with excitement. His students said Mr. Baltzer has an immense passion and dedication to teaching history in ways that make it compelling and enjoyable. To do that, the Golden Apple winner said school is never out, even for the teacher. 'You should keep trying, never give up, you're always improving. It's one of those things, even 10 years here, I'm always improving and trying to build up my knowledge base, how I'm delivering my material and just kind of like never giving up. Always working trying to reach the students,' he said. This week's student nominator said Mr. Baltzer has changed his perspective on school, creating an environment where he can truly learn and grow. 'Mr. Baltzer has always been like really engaging with us. He's taught us in ways I've never been taught before. He's been able to help me understand the material which hasn't happened in a lot of my classes,' said Jacob Miles, a Prep junior. A university professor who teaches teachers to teach gave Mr. Baltzer high marks. 'He's creating not only a positive learning environment but a sense of community. That's important all through the grades but especially when you get into like 11th and 12th grade because he's preparing these students to become better citizens,' said Mary Jo Melvin PhD, PennWest University. National math textbook company Big Ideas Learning of Erie once again rewarded this week's Golden Apple winner. 'It's Mr. Baltzer's relationship with the students that give them the comfort to learn more. And that's really what's opening up their world to all the thing the school offers,' Damon Finazzo, a spokesman for Big Ideas Learning said. Big Ideas Learning presented Mr. Baltzer with a check for $250. The school year is quickly coming to a close, but if you'd like to see your favorite teacher be recognized with a Golden Apple award, you can Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MYndspan Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Expand Access to Preventive Brain Health Technology
Pioneering brain health company opens Crowdcube campaign to fund the world's first consumer MEG brain scanning centres LONDON, April 8, 2025 /CNW/ - MYndspan, the first company to bring clinical-grade Magnetoencephalography (MEG) brain scanning directly to consumers, has launched its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. Backed by strategic partnerships with neurotech leaders MEGIN, IMEDCO, Bios Health and Re:Cognition Health, MYndspan is unlocking access to the most advanced, non-invasive measure of brain function, starting at its flagship London centre. Invest here—gain early access to your own brain scan and invest in MYndspan's London launch. MYndspan's mission is clear: to make cutting-edge brain scanning accessible beyond hospitals, clinics and research labs. MEG captures real-time brain activity with millisecond accuracy, providing unmatched insights into brain aging, cognitive performance, and neural health, all non-invasively. "MEG is the gold standard for measuring brain function, and until now, it's been locked away in research labs," said Caitlin Baltzer, Co-Founder and CEO of MYndspan. "We're bringing it to the public." Invest in the Future of Preventive Medicine Cognitive decline is the world's leading cause of poor health, costing the global economy $2.5 trillion annually. Dementia cases are expected to triple by 2050, but research shows up to 45% are preventable with early detection and intervention. MYndspan's approach fills a critical gap in brain health diagnostics, offering the most precise, real-time brain scan available for tracking early changes in brain function. Through this Crowdcube campaign, investors can: Own equity in the first company to offer consumer MEG brain scanning Back a platform at the intersection of neuroscience, AI, and personalized wellness Support the global rollout of MYndspan brain health centers Gain early access to scan bookings, product innovations, and exclusive perks "This isn't just an investment in MYndspan, it's an investment in the future of brain health," added Baltzer. "We've made it simple, fast, and accessible." A Life-Changing 45-Minute Appointment Each MYndspan session combines advanced neuroscience with an accessible, non-invasive experience. The appointment includes a silent 10-minute MEG brain scan, free from radiation, noise or discomfort, alongside gamified cognitive assessments designed to evaluate attention, memory, and processing speed. The result is a personalized report delivered within 24 hours, offering deep insight into how the brain is functioning, with metrics such as: Functional Brain Age – Is your brain aging faster than it should? Brain Stability Index – Your brain's unique connectivity fingerprint Brainwave Mapping – Tracks attention, relaxation, and stress Neural Network Analysis – Insight into executive function and mental health Strategic Partnerships to Scale MEG Accessibility To bring this breakthrough technology to the public, MYndspan is working with global leaders in neuroimaging and clinical care: MEGIN – Developer of the world's leading MEG systems, used at Oxford and Cambridge IMEDCO – Global leader in shielded room infrastructure essential for MEG operation BIOS Health - Leader in real-time neural data analysis, enabling precision neuroscience at scale through advanced data infrastructure Re:Cognition Health – Premier brain health clinic network integrating MYndspan into clinical pathways for dementia, TBI, PTSD, and more "These partnerships unlock the infrastructure we need to scale, from London to clinics across the UK and beyond," Baltzer said. "Our Crowdcube campaign invites everyone to be part of it." Be among the first to scan your brain and support the launch of MYndspan in London: Invest here. About MYndspan: MYndspan is on a mission to improve access to preventive and proactive brain health and is the first company in the world to bring non-invasive Magnetoencephalography (MEG) technology directly to the consumer. MEG is typically only accessible in research and specialist clinical settings and is the most advanced method of recording and evaluating the brain while it is actively functioning. MYndspan's brain health assessment technology is informed by 35 years of research and 300+ peer-reviewed studies, and its goal is to become a necessary preventive health measure to support better brain health for all, including the early detection of neurodegenerative conditions and functional abnormalities from invisible traumatic brain injuries and disorders such as depression and PTSD. View original content: SOURCE MYndspan View original content:
