And you get some sperm! And you get some sperm! Founder, CEO of Batch. Formerly Reuters, WSJ, FortuneMagazine. Tarheel.

New York, NY
Joined February 2017
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I eliminated 85% of microplastics from my ejaculate. Nov 2024: 165 particles/mL July 2025: 20 particles/mL Nearly identical drop in my blood same time period: Oct 2024: 70 particles/mL May 2025: 10 particles/mL Important as a meta-analysis of 36 studies reveals that microplastics induce oxidative stress in the male reproductive system, leading to testicular inflammation, cell death, and reduced testosterone levels, sperm production, and motility. Two studies last year showed that microplastics were detected in every human testicular and semen samples tested. The therapy we think most responsible for this reduction is sauna as it also eliminated most environmental toxins in my body, including those linked to various plastics (200 F, 20 min daily w/ ice on the boys). I also avoid the big no-no’s like microwaving in plastic, plastic cutting board, and having a reverse osmosis water system. To our knowledge, this is the first report of any correlation (esp in the same person over two timepoints) between blood and semen microplastic levels, demonstrating successful microplastic detoxification in the semen following that in the blood.
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We can’t have the energy transition without more mining, as @JasonBordoff underscored at #Davos2024
The clean energy transition hinges on a radical increase in supply of critical minerals. How can investments prevent a crunch in critical minerals? @JasonBordoff moderated an insightful discussion at the @wef's #Davos – watch here: weforum.org/events/world-eco…
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Intel becomes proxy for Biden’s America Inc - @TheRealLSL - bit.ly/47ebyp1
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Prediction on @Breakingviews: The rising value of stars like Kim Kardashian puts them at odds with the owners of platforms like Instagram that sustain creators’ fame. The best way to pull value back? Suspend celebrity privileges reut.rs/3GQsW8F #BVpredicts @TheRealLSL
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From @Breakingviews: ‘Make America Worse Again’ won’t be a campaign slogan, but it’s a vibe. 2024 will bring infighting that worsens the nation’s financial standing and an electoral test of democracy, says @TheRealLSL reut.rs/4asxZJZ #BVPredicts
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okay but can we talk about the ethiopian & texas bbq fusion you can get in arlington, tx
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NCAA gets B for paying jocks; for an A, drop the C - @TheRealLSL - bit.ly/3RvItRe
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I'm here in the Senate Banking Committee hearing as lawmakers give their opening statements before questioning the eight CEOs. Basel endgame is already a focus. @peteschroeder and @michelleprice36 and I will be providing rolling coverage today.
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From @Breakingviews: Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s right-hand man, has died. His chief asset, as a sounding board to the one who got fame and fortune, was his boss's best value investment, says @TheRealLSL reut.rs/4a0PyjV
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Watch: @AnitaRamaswamy chats with @NPR @Marketplace's Matt Levin to unpick Google and Apple's complicated relationship, Meta's long-awaited return to China, and the perils of cybercrime: youtube.com/watch?v=79peHWif…
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🎙️ Among other consequences, Israel’s new war complicates the path to friendlier relations between it and Saudi Arabia. @gfhay and @TheRealLSL join @aimeedonnellan to discuss possible scenarios for the region – and the implications for the US government podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcas…
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Tinder last week said it’s rolling out a subscription tier called “Tinder Select” that will cost $500 a month. The $12 billion parent company Match could make even more money if it approached hookups the way computer games hook users, says @TheRealLSL reut.rs/3rGcVhv
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Bond rout threatens to feed on itself - @TheRealLSL - @guerreraf72 - bit.ly/3F43Ima
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Dating apps can embrace gamification of hookups - @TheRealLSL - bit.ly/3LUvnK7
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Amazon was sued by the US FTC for alleged anticompetitive practices. But its share price suggests that any stranglehold over the market is loosening. Unfortunately for the company, both investors and trustbusters can be right, writes @TheRealLSL bit.ly/3RwXz9F
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From @Breakingviews: Warner Bros says the Barbie movie will boost financial performance amid a costly writers’ strike. Relying on old brands has a patchy track record, however, partly because they’re up against more new faces, says @TheRealLSL reut.rs/3sQ3MTy
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