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NEW 2022 DATA FROM THE AESTHETIC SOCIETY REVEALS A SURGE IN NONSURGICAL PROCEDURES, CONTRIBUTING TO A 14% OVERALL INCREASE IN AESTHETIC PROCEDURES

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aesthetic Society, the leading authority on aesthetic plastic surgery, has released its annual Aesthetic Plastic Surgery National Databank report for 2022, highlighting significant trends in the field of aesthetic plastic surgery. The data showcases a remarkable 14% increase in total aesthetic procedures, largely attributed to the soaring popularity of nonsurgical procedures, which witnessed a 23% jump last year. In an unprecedented milestone, the 2022 data was sourced from the same 200 plastic surgery practices across the United States, providing consistent quarterly data between 2019 and 2022.

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  • The data showcases a remarkable 14% increase in total aesthetic procedures, largely attributed to the soaring popularity of nonsurgical procedures, which witnessed a 23% jump last year.
  • "The landscape of aesthetic plastic surgery is undergoing a transformation as revealed by The Aesthetic Society's 2022 report", says Melinda Haws, MD, President of The Aesthetic Society.
  • "With nonsurgical procedures witnessing a surge and surgical procedures still accounting for 70% of revenue, the industry is moving towards a future defined by dynamic trends.
  • Despite the decline in surgical procedures, the overall growth driven by nonsurgical treatments demonstrates the industry's adaptability and continued evolution.

CGTN: China offers solutions to fix deficit in global security, development

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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His proposals have been greeted with praise from the international community, not least the SCO countries.

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  • His proposals have been greeted with praise from the international community, not least the SCO countries.
  • At the General Debate of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly in 2021, Xi put forward the Global Development Initiative (GDI), which emphasizes openness, coordination and sharing.
  • This year marks the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Kazakhstan as well as between China and Uzbekistan.
  • On Wednesday and Thursday, President Xi paid state visits to both two countries, bringing bilateral ties to a higher level.

CGTN: China offers solutions to fix deficit in global security, development

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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Having committed to building a community of a shared future, Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed a series of initiatives for global development and security, contributing Chinese wisdom to solving the pressing problems now facing mankind.

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  • Having committed to building a community of a shared future, Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed a series of initiatives for global development and security, contributing Chinese wisdom to solving the pressing problems now facing mankind.
  • His proposals have been greeted with praise from the international community, not least the SCO countries.
  • At the General Debate of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly in 2021, Xi put forward the Global Development Initiative (GDI), which emphasizes openness, coordination and sharing.
  • This year marks the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Kazakhstan as well as between China and Uzbekistan.

The NPD Group: Second Quarter 2022 US Consumer Spending on Video Game Products Decreased 13% to $12.35 Billion

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to the Q2 2022 Games Market Dynamics: U.S.* report from The NPD Group, overall total consumer spending on video gaming in the U.S. totaled $12.35 billion in the second quarter (Q2) of 2022 (April - June), a decline of 13% when compared to Q2 2021.

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  • Data from Sensor Tower shows U.S. consumer spending in mobile games during the first quarter fell 12% from Q2 2021.
  • Still, the expenditure by U.S. consumers in mobile games remains higher than it was pre-pandemic," said Randy Nelson, head of insights at Sensor Tower.
  • Overall content spending in Q2 reached $10.97 billion, a 13% decrease over Q2 2021.
  • Video game hardware unit sales were led by Nintendo Switch, while PlayStation 5 hardware generated the highest dollar sales in the second quarter.

78-Year-Old Oneida Indian Nation Member Wins 2021 AAU Powerlifting International Championships

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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ONEIDA INDIAN NATION HOMELANDS, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oneida Indian Nation member Ray Fougnier has returned to the mat and continued his exceptional abilities in powerlifting at the 2021 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Powerlifting International Championships held in Las Vegas, NV.

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  • ONEIDA INDIAN NATION HOMELANDS, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oneida Indian Nation member Ray Fougnier has returned to the mat and continued his exceptional abilities in powerlifting at the 2021 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Powerlifting International Championships held in Las Vegas, NV.
  • In addition, he has won 8 AAU Best Lifter Awards in world and international competition, and has been selected as the AAU powerlifting Male Athlete of the Year in 2018 and 2020.
  • After growing up in the homelands of the Oneida Indian Nation in Central New York, the weightlifting champion was selected to serve as the first Director for the American Indian Program at Cornell University.
  • The Oneida Indian Nation is a federally recognized Indian nation in Central New York.