Charlie McCoy Oyekwe, known professionally as Charlie McCoy, is a 39-year-old business owner, investor, philanthropist, and author based in New York City. Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Charlie’s background includes 20 years of experience in the men’s grooming industry as a Master Barber. He spent a decade working for the global non-profit Watchtower at Bethel Headquarters barber shops before being recruited by parent company L’Oréal USA, where he served as a brand ambassador for Kiehl’s Since 1851 barbershops for five years.

Charlie’s journey as an entrepreneur began after acquiring a Babson business education through Goldman Sachs 10KSB. He is the founder and CEO of Artisan Luxury Brands, a media company and creative agency based in New York City. He also owns the brand “Artisan Barber” which has a flagship location in Manhattan, and is the president and founder of The Grooming Alchemist Foundation, a non-profit that aims to improve the mental health, wellness, and grooming of at-risk youth and former high-control group members, also known as cult survivors.

Charlie has spent 20 years in the men’s grooming industry, starting out as an expert Master Barber. He worked for 10 years at the global non-profit Watchtower at Bethel Headquarters barber shops, before being recruited by L’Oréal USA to be a brand ambassador for Kiehl’s Since 1851 barbershops.

With this experience under his belt, Charlie decided to branch out on his own and founded his own company, Artisan Luxury Brands, a media company and creative agency based in New York City. He also owns the brand “Artisan Barber,” which has a flagship location in Manhattan. His latest venture is the Grooming Alchemist Foundation, a non-profit that is focused on improving the mental health, wellness, and grooming of at-risk youth and former high-control group members, also known as cult survivors. Charlie is a true inspiration for young entrepreneurs, showing that with hard work, dedication, and the right mindset, anyone can overcome their struggles and achieve success in their chosen field. He is a master of the art of grooming, both in the literal sense as a Master Barber, and in the metaphorical sense sense as a businessman and philanthropist. He is a true example of how one can take their experiences and turn them into something positive and meaningful, not just for themselves, but for others as well.

Charlie’s unique style, both in his business and personal life, sets him apart from the crowd. From collecting vintage 1980’s Rolex and Audemars Piguet watches, to designing his barbershop with a retro vibe featuring mid-century furnishings, Charlie’s attention to detail is evident in all aspects of his life. He takes pride in being a master of his craft, and his dedication and passion are evident in the success of his businesses and his charity.

This passion for mental health advocacy stems from Charlie’s own struggles with suicidal thoughts, depression, and PTSD after leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses. He works tirelessly to support cult survivors and at-risk youth, offering programs, haircuts, supplies, and mentorship to these underserved communities.

Cervical spondylosis, a condition commonly referred to as neck arthritis or cervical osteoarthritis, is a degenerative process that occurs in the cervical spine due to aging. People with cervical spondylosis will express no symptoms despite degeneration in the cervical neck area.

Neurosurgeons recommend surgery to help in managing cervical spondylosis condition in case of failure of conservative treatment to manage the condition or in case of progressive degenerationand compression of the nerve roots and spinal cord.

DrGurneet Singh Sawhney of Neurolife Brain & Spine Clinic and Senior Consultant Neuro& Spine Surgery at Fortis Mulund, Mumbai,states’Surgery for cervical spondylosis is recommended before a permanent neurological deficit occurs in the patient.’

Patients having cervical spondylosiswould suffer from radiculopathy and myelopathy and as the disease progresses. Cervical radiculopathy is a condition in which a nerve root in the neck is pinched due to bony spur or herniated disc. Patient with radiculopathy complains of neurological pain in the hand, reduced reflexes and weakness of the hand depending upon the nerve root involved. The weakness changes depending upon the nerve root.

Myelopathy refers to spinal cord damage diagnosed in patients suffering from cervical spondylosis. In this condition, fibers of the spinal cord are affected resulting in spasticity or tightness, weakness, tingling, and numbness below the level of the compression.

Neurosurgeons focus on procedures to prevent further compression of the spinal cord.While planning the surgery, they take into consideration the location of the compression, the alignment of the cervical spine, and the type of stenosis along with other factors.

Neurosurgeons can decide upon the most suitable surgery to decompress the nerves and the spinal cord. These surgeries can be performed either from the front or the from the rear side of the neck.

If the surgery is performed from the frontal neck region, it is referred to as anterior approach. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion and anterior cervical corpectomy are the two surgeries performed using anterior approach. Surgeries performed using the posterior approach, i.e. from the back of the neckare cervical laminectomy, cervical laminectomy and fusion, and cervical laminoplasty. If required, surgeries using both the approaches are also performed.

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF): The anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) method is the most popular approach to handlecervical spondylsis. The ACDF procedure is performed when patients experience radiating pain that extends down to their arm. It involves the extraction of the affected disc and then the placement of a bone graft or an artificial disc to join the vertebrae above and beneath it, with an added titanium plate and screws. ACDF is considered the best way to treat cervical disc ailment.

Spinal decompression surgery : Spinal decompression surgery, also known as laminectomy, involves taking away the rear part of the spine that is called the lamina with the intention of alleviating pressure on the spinal cord. On the other hand, another form of decompression surgery is facetectomy, which involves eliminating the small joint between the vertebrae to decrease the pressure on a particular nerve.

Cervical disc replacement : This procedure has emerged as a reliable alternative more than a decade now. As the name suggest, the ailing disc is removed and substituted with an artificial disc. However, it is important to note that it is only useful if the issue is specifically related to the disc itself. If an individual has a disc herniation that is affecting a nerve, then the disc replacement surgery is a great alternative.

As mentioned earlier, the surgical approach focuses on management of the spinal cord and prevents further damage. DrGurneet Singh Sawhney recommends spinal surgeries to remove bony spurs, or create additional space by removing a part of the vertebrae, or fusion of vertebrae. 

About DrGurneet Singh Sawhney

Based in Mumbai, Dr. GurneetSingh Sawhneyhas been providing a wide range of modern neurosurgery treatments for over 17 years. He offers state-of-the-art and tailored neurosurgical services, with the sole purpose of enhancing the lifestyle of his patients.

He is highly experienced in functional neurosurgery, having conducted numerous deep brain stimulation, radio frequency lesioning, awake brain tumor excision, and so on thus making him a preeminent neurosurgeon.

His expertise also encompasses neuro-oncology, vascular neurosurgery, peripheral neurosurgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, image-guided neurosurgery, neurocritical care, and intracranial tumor surgery, especially skull base tumors.

DrGurneet Singh Sawhney is available for consultation at Neurolife Brain & Spine Clinic, and Fortis Hospital, Mulund. Patients can email at gurneetsawhney@gmail.com and call at +91 8104310753

The incredible artist, Denis Putilin, better known by the stage name BRUNO_OFFII, is a fan of the metaverse and is determined to make his mark on it. He has been collaborating with various developers of applications and programs, striving to make the world of the metaverse available and open for all kinds of creatives; bloggers, actors, musicians, and so on. BRUNO_OFFII is an ambitious artist, who has already gathered like-minded people to embark on a large-scale project in the metaverse.

With the rapid advances of technology and digital content platforms, BRUNO_OFFII is determined to make sure that everyone keeps up with the times and that the whole planet is connected to the advancements of the metaverse. Denis Putilin, who is also the husband of Raisa Putilina, a model and businesswoman, has two children and often goes on holiday shopping with his family. Recently, the family went on vacation to the UAE to celebrate the old New Year.

Raisa Putilina managed to get the whole family into the festive spirit by buying an artificial Christmas tree, as well as by setting her own family bet to her mother and stepfather. As for BRUNO_OFFII, he noted ironically that it is funny how children no longer order toys, but Dior as gifts nowadays. He then went shopping with his mother-in-law, Natalya Alexandrovna, to buy presents for his children.

The future of the metaverse looks very promising, especially with artists such as BRUNO_OFFII striving to make it available to everyone. His ambition and passion for the metaverse will surely make the future bright and accessible to all. The incredibly talented artist, Denis Putilin, better known by his stage name BRUNO_OFFII, recently took his family on a holiday to the United Arab Emirates to celebrate the old New Year. During their stay, the family had a great time shopping for gifts for the children and for each other.

Raisa Putilina, the wife of the 37-year-old rapper and model, bought an artificial Christmas tree to create a festive atmosphere and the family immediately decorated it. Raisa also made a bet with her mother and stepfather to lose weight in two months, to which they happily agreed.

BRUNO_OFFII went shopping with his mother-in-law to get presents for his children, but noted ironically how children no longer order toys, but Dior as gifts. He was relieved when everyone got their gifts, as it took a lot of effort to find the right presents.

The Putilins family is often seen on vacation, with BRUNO_OFFII getting along great with his in-laws and the family being very supportive of each other. Their trips away have also been proven to be beneficial for their overall health and well-being, as their weight loss bet proved to be a success.

BRUNO_OFFII is an artist who is passionate about the metaverse and has been collaborating with various developers to make it more accessible for creatives. His determination to make the metaverse a better place is inspiring and will surely have a positive impact on the future.

Antioxidants have long been known to provide anti-aging benefits.

Normal metabolisms of daily life – everything from eating, breathing, and exercising to the toxins we encounter in the environment – can generate free radicals in the body. Free radicals attack healthy body cells and this damage is thought to contribute to inflammation and aging in addition to chronic health conditions, including heart disease and cancer. Health professionals recommend antioxidants from food sources to help protect healthy cells from free radical damage in the body.

While certain fruits and vegetables are often thought of as high-antioxidant foods, a new study conducted by Cornell University and published in the journal, Nutrients, produced surprising results.  Pistachios have a very high antioxidant capacity, among the highest when compared to values reported in research of many foods commonly known for their antioxidant capacity, such as blueberries, pomegranates, cherries, and beets.

The researchers believe that the high antioxidant activity of pistachios may be due to the unique compounds in pistachios including vitamin E, carotenoids, phenolics and flavonoids.

So, consumption of antioxidants rich foods like pistachios helps in antiaging, maintaining healthy skin, preventing free radicals from damaging and oxidizing the cells in our bodies.

Several studies have shown that plant antioxidants have the potential to protect animals from oxidative damage. Emerging research using a model of human skin suggests that the antioxidants in pistachios may help to protect skin exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Eating pistachios can also help improve one’s physical appearance as the good quality biotin nourishes the hair and its roots and the Vitamin E content helps fight premature aging of the skin.

American pistachios are easily available on all major e-commerce platforms or with major dry fruit retailers across India. You can find them by simply searching or asking for “California pistachios” and chose from the many brands that sell them in India.

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Tennis has established itself as one of the most well-known and popular sports in the world; it has something to offer everyone, novice or seasoned pro alike. The importance of this sport importance can be attributed in part to the physical demands it places on its participants. Tennis calls for an immaculate blend of power, stamina, agility, and coordination.

Recently in the world of tennis, Ronald Hohmann’s star has been on the rise. A prodigy, Hohmann’s love for the sport sparked at the age of 3 when he first started playing. Through sheer hardwork and grit, he has gone on to consistently win a number of prestigious tournaments. 

Hohmann’s ascent to the top has been a long and complicated process. He started playing tennis at an early age, but it wasn’t until he was in high school that he started to pursue the game in all seriousness. He worked relentlessly to improve his talents and technique, finally earning a scholarship to play college tennis. When it comes to college tennis, his selection to the ITA All-American team is a noteworthy accomplishment.

Hohmann only started to emerge as a dark horse toward the close of his true freshman season. Hohmann defeated Florida’s Sam Riffice, who at the time was ranked No. 5 and one of the best players in the country, but ultimately lost in tiebreakers. He would beat Daniel Rodrigues, who was ranked No. 46, in the very next match, so it wouldn’t take him long to earn his first-ranked victory.

After graduating, Hohmann turned professional and began competing on the lower-level circuits. He quickly made a name for himself, winning several tournaments including the Eddie Herr Inivitational and qualifying for the Easter Bowl ITF. Successful and aware, he knew that he still had a long way to go before achieving his ultimate objective—winning a significant event.

Determined to achieve this goal, Hohmann began to focus even more intently on his training. He worked with top coaches and trainers to improve his fitness and conditioning, and spent countless hours on the court honing his skills. He also began to focus on the mental aspects of the game, learning to stay calm under pressure and to believe in himself.

All of this hard work is beginning to pay off for Hohmann. In the past year, he has moved up the rankings and is now considered one of the top players in the world. He is determined to be at his best when it matters the most. With his talent, hard work and determination, there is no doubt that Ronald Hohmann will be a force to be reckoned with in the world of tennis.

Lucknow (January 26th, 2023):- On Monday, January 23rd, the official release of NMC Uttar Pradesh Media Directory 2023 and Leadership Lessons from Ramayana (diary based on Lord Rama Teachings ) published by National Media Club successfully took place at the Central Hall of UP Vidhan Sabha in the presence of Satish Mahana, the Speaker of UP Legislative Assembly. The directory & diary launch witnessed the presence National Media Club Chairman Ramesh Awasthi along with numerous other renowned journalists, and senior government officials who graced the event with their august presence.

 
Uttar Pradesh Media Directory that has been published by the National Media Club for the last 5 years under the able leadership of Ramesh Awasthi, the Founder, and Chairman of NMC, is often referred to as one of the biggest telephone directories to be published in India. The directory contains contact details such as addresses and telephone numbers of several prominent media persons, district level journalists, state-level bureaucrats, and other government officers including district level senior police officers and has always been in huge demand every year since its first release.

 
Praising the NMC for this Year’s 2023 Directory as well as Leadership Lessons from Ramayana Diary, Vidhan Sabha Speaker Satish Mahana stated “This Diary based on teachings of Lord Ramayana will not only promote the ideal teachings and values of Lord Rama but will also help in making the people aware of his teachings. Ramesh Awasthi, the Founder and Chairman of National Media Club has always been a great friend of mine and someone who has always been doing a lot of humanitarian work. On the auspicious occasion of the Diary and UP Media Directory launch, I congratulate him and wish him all the luck in his future endeavors. May Ramesh Awasthi keep on doing phenomenal work in the Media and Social sector.”

 
The NMC Uttar Pradesh Media Directory released by National Media Club has always been in huge demand for it contains contact details about the President of India, Vice-President of India, Prime Minister of India, Ministers from Union Cabinet, Office Details of various Ministries, Governors, Chief Ministers and Chief Secretaries and other prominent government officials. Additionally, what makes the Directory so popular and in demand is the fact that it also has all the relevant information and contact details of all the senior Police Officials of Uttar Pradesh Police along with the details of Journalists who have access to the UP Secretariat and State Police Headquarters. National Media Club president Sachin Awasthi and their entire team work round the clock to gather information and details about eminent people who would be making it to the directory. The Telephone Directory by National Media Club also contains details about all the prominent media houses be it on District level or be it on the State-level.

 
The successful launch of this Year’s Edition of the Telephone Directory 2023 got concluded in a grand way. Numerous distinguished personalities including veteran journalists like Rajendra Dwivedi, Ajay Kumar, Vijay Shankar Pankaj, Alok Gupta , Shiv Sharan Singh , Vijay Upadhyay, Kalanidhi Mishra , Shashi Pandey, Dilip Singh, Chandra Kishor Sharma, Durgesh Upadhyay (UPEIDA Advisor) ,Pradeep Kumar (Principal Secretary, Vidhan Sabha) and Kumar Dushwant were present at the Directory Launch that took place in Lucknow.

Dhirendra Krishna Shastri is a self-styled godman who has been making headlines currently with his statement claiming he’ll make India a ‘Hindu Nation’. The news spread like wildfire after people started reacting to it online. The netizens have taken it upon themselves to discuss the tails of Bhageshwar Dham Sarkar who has made highlights by practicing his abilities to read minds. 

Self-styled godman Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, also known as Bageshwar Dham Sarkar, has attracted media attention by asserting that, should he succeed in winning support from the populace, he will turn India into a “Hindu” nation. He also exhorted everyone to uphold “Sanatan Dharma.” Days after he allegedly fled after being challenged by an anti-superstition group to demonstrate his “miracle “Bageshwar Dham ‘Baba’ Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, who claimed to have supernatural abilities during his event, is still trending on social media, with followers sharing stories of his miracles. Regarding purported religious conversions, Shastri stated “Hindus are being forced to revert to the religion they were born into. Some individuals are annoying. They need to learn their lesson. I would compel every Sanatani Hindu to revert to their ancient religion while I am still alive.” Shastri claimed that because of this, even Tulsi Das had to overcome difficulties in India, and he added, “Any priest, cleric, or another opponent of Sanatan Dharma will receive a response.”

Bageshwar Dham Sarkar, a self-described godman from Madhya Pradesh who is 26 years old and connected to the Bageshwar Dham temple in Chhatarpur, was born in 1996. According to some sources, Dhirendra Shastri’s family used to reside in a mud home and he lived his early years in abject poverty. His father was a priest, and he finished his primary education at a government school in his hometown. Shastri is said to possess miraculous capabilities like the capacity to read minds and aid individuals who ask for assistance. According to his supporters, one of the miraculous incidents includes Shastri calling a stranger to him in court. The person’s name and address are scribbled on a slip of paper before he arrives. He has a sizable following as a result of this “miracle” of Bageshwar Dham ‘Maharaj’. 

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Everybody’s King Khan, the Badshah Of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan is all set to make noise all over the film industry once again. His new movie ‘Pathaan’ which is a Yash Raj Films Project and also has Deepika Padukone and John Abraham in lead is anticipated to open somewhere between Rs 45 to 50 crore at the box office. The movie will be hitting the cinema hall just a day before Republic Day which gives it a five-day extended opening weekend. 

From January 20, advance reservations for Yash Raj Films Pathaan began. According to reports, the movie would be shown on 5,000 screens throughout India. It’s the first SRK movie with early 6 am morning shows. ‘Pathaan’ will revitalise Bollywood and usher in a magnificent 2023 for the industry, according to trade analyst Taran Adarsh. 

“The movie is expected to have a historic debut at the box office and the first-day collection is expected to be of around Rs 45 crores to Rs 50 crores. Pathaan will surely have a box office comeback, especially in light of its very high advance booking. It is no doubt a great start despite it being a working day,” Adarsh told PTI. 

Adarsh Taran took to Twitter to share some news about the movies. He shared that according to Monday’s data a total of 3,91,000 tickets have been sold. Additionally, he said that as many as 25 single screens which were shut down across the nation will be reopening with Pathaan this week. After Zero’s release, Shah Rukh Khan decided to take a hiatus from acting. The actor has just made cameo appearances in ‘Brahmastra Part One: Shiva’ and ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect,’ both of them were directed by Ayan Mukerji. Now with ‘Pathaan’ fans are waiting for a massive Shah Rukh Khan comeback and all the data has made it clearly evident that they cannot keep calm.  

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In a long Twitter thread, Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari stated that he made his intention of moving out from Raj Bhavan very clear to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the latter’s recent visit to the State.

In an unprecedented move, Bhagat Singh Koshyari, the Governor of Maharashtra, expressed his desire to step down from the post of the Constitutional Head and spend the rest of his life by reading, writing and many other such activities. Taking it to Twitter, Koshyari wrote a long thread and stated “It was an absolute honour and privilege for me to serve as the Rajya Sevak or Rajyapal of a great state like Maharashtra – the land of saints, social reformers and valiant fighters.”

As per the statement released by Raj Bhavan of Maharashtra, Koshyari said “I can never forget the love and affection I have received from the people of Maharashtra during the last little more than three years. During the recent visit of the Hon’ble Prime Minister to Mumbai, I conveyed to him my desire to be discharged of all political responsibilities and to spend the remainder of my life in reading, writing and other activities. I have always received the love and affection from the Hon’ble Prime Minister and I hope to receive the same in this regard.”

The mega development comes two-weeks after Bhagat Singh Koshyari openly stated that the Governor’s Chair had brought only unhappiness to him. The veteran BJP leader made the surprising remark while talking to a delegation of Jain spiritual leaders on 7th January, this year. Bhagat Singh Koshyari, in the recent times, has been into a lot of controversies and all this started since he administered the oath in a secretive manner to Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar at Raj Bhavan after the 2019 state elections.

He, since his early days as a Governor of Maharashtra, has always been under scathing attack and criticism from the opposition parties and there were several stances where they also demanded his removal from the Raj Bhawan.

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January 23, known as Parakram Diwas, marks the Birth Anniversary of Indian Icon, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. This year, India will be celebrating the 126th Birth Anniversary of Netaji. To commemorate the anniversary, 21 unidentified islands in Andaman and Nicobar will be given names after the Param Veer Chakra winners. Additionally, on Monday, a model of the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep National Memorial, which will be constructed in his honour, was also unveiled. Well, on the auspicious occasion, let us walk through some facts about his life.

• All about his birth 

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose who gave popular slogans such as “Delhi Chalo” was born in Cuttack, Bengal division, Odisha on January 23, 1897. The charismatic leader was the son of Jankinath, a prominent lawyer and Prabhavati. Bose was the ninth child among his 14 siblings, out of which eight were sons and six were daughters. 

• His education 

Bose attended Presidency College, Calcutta. However, he was suspended in 1916 due to his Nationalist activities. Then later in the year 1919, he graduated from Scottish Church College. Following that he was sent to England’s University of Cambridge by his parents to prepare for the Indian Civil Service Examination. 

• How did he turn into a Nationalist?

Subhash Chandra Bose did clear his Civil Service Examination in the year 1920 but a year later he resigned from the post and returned to his homeland following the news of nationalists’ turmoil. Then he joined the Indian National Congress. However, there were conflicts of interest between him and Mahatma Gandhi’s less confrontational approach. Despite all this, in 1938 he became the President of the Indian National Congress but resigned a year later even though he won the re-election. After all this, Bose formed the ‘Azad Hind Fauj’ on October 21, 1943, and later he also started Azad Hind Radio in Germany. 

• The aftermath

In a tragic incident of a plane crash in Taiwan on August 18, 1945, he went missing. His death is still a mystery as out of three enquiry commissioners on the accident two said that Bose died in the crash. While one of them stated that he was still alive after the tragedy and this mystery still continues. 

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose had an impact on Indian history and its civilisation that no one could ever have. His appealing slogans like “Tum Mujhe Khoon Do, Mai Tumhe Azadi Doonga,” made patriotism alive in Indians every time they felt like giving up during the freedom struggle. To date, his contributions and sacrifices are talked about. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose really did create history and made his presence in the History of India.

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