Core Insights - The county of Menyuan is leveraging its ice and snow economy as a key driver for high-quality economic development, transforming previously underutilized cold resources into vibrant economic opportunities [1][2] - The county aims to establish a "year-round" tourism development model, integrating various sectors through a "tourism+" approach, with a focus on the Qilian Mountain and Gangshika Snow Peak as central attractions [1] Group 1: Tourism Development - Menyuan is promoting the "first snow mountain in life" as a core IP, emphasizing its proximity to the provincial capital and accessibility via high-speed rail, aiming to attract over 1 million visitors to the Gangshika Snow Peak scenic area by 2025 [1] - The county is hosting high-profile events such as the International Ski Mountaineering Masters and introducing immersive experiences like "Snow Mountain New Year," enhancing its tourism offerings [1] Group 2: Economic Integration - The county is advancing the integration of agriculture, sports, culture, and commerce, focusing on the sale of unique agricultural and livestock products in tourist areas to increase income for local farmers and herders [2] - Menyuan is developing a labor brand for "snow mountain guides," creating a professional team of 184 snow mountain guides and over 300 Lama guides, directly generating employment for 600 individuals [2] - The average monthly income for snow mountain guides ranges from 12,000 to 30,000 yuan, while Lama guides earn around 5,000 yuan, facilitating a transition for many herders from traditional roles to tourism-related jobs [2]

RT Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator)Mass immigration has many purposes.1. Destroy the culture.2. Destroy national pride.3. Destroy resistance.4. Destroy wages.5. Destroy meritocracy.6. Destroy society. ...

Who are you. It sounds like such a simple question, doesn't it. So, let me ask it again.Who are you. And when you think about who you are, where does your mind go first. Do you think about your name, your job, where your parents come from.Or maybe your mind goes somewhere deeper to a memory perhaps, endless summers at the beach, the street you grew up on, the taste of your grandmother's cooking. Maybe it's the smell of the earth after rain. We don't often think about these things as being part of our identi ...

"Art has always been in dialogue with what's happening in culture and technology."Ahead of the @nodefnd opening, @NaughtalieStone reflects on @cryptopunks, cultural stewardship, and bringing digital art into physical spaces.Full interview from @artblocks_io Marfa Weekend. 👇 https://t.co/cqaFeXlnnl ...

Growth Strategy - Culture is identified as the primary growth engine for companies [1] - Instant earning opportunities drive user retention [1] - Zero upfront costs contribute to user retention [1] - An organic welcome culture fosters retention, outperforming paid incentives [1] - Hard paywalls are less effective than a welcoming culture in retaining users [1] Leadership Perspective - TheArena CEO Jason DeSimone emphasizes the importance of culture [1]

Growth Strategy - Culture is identified as the primary growth engine for companies [1] - Instant earning potential, zero upfront costs, and a welcoming culture are key drivers of user retention [1] - Organic growth is favored over paid incentives or hard paywalls for sustainable retention [1] Company Focus - TheArena CEO Jason DeSimone highlights the importance of culture in driving growth and retention [1]

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)Reality is quite the opposite of what you state: the highest Darwinian fitness of almost any culture is the Amish, who not coincidentally are also the most homogenous: they segregate themselves, in ways most of the rest of us considered rather extreme, from mass media and other subcultures. ...

RT The Block Podcasts (@TheBlockPods)Jason DeSimone: How Arena outlasted rivals and built a real Social Crypto App@imyoungsparks and @stvngts sit down with @TheArena CEO @jasonmdesimone, who breaks down how he took over a SocialFi app and rebuilt it into a creator-first crypto social network in Episode 3 of Layer One.The group discussed:- Arena’s revival and two-year growth- Creator monetization via ticket rails- Why culture, community, and retention matter more- The future of SocialFi, M&A, and AI-driven c ...

The blue economy, it is not just about ports and policies. The blue economy is about families. It's about generations of families that have worked time and time again to build this beautiful economy.A vital piece that we here on the coast feel a closeness to is seafood. Seafood is intertwined with so many aspects of our daily lives. Think about your community celebrations.Everybody's probably been to seafood festivals, crab festivals, oyster festivals, or your family celebrations. You go to seafood boils. T ...

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)Reality is quite the opposite of what you state: the highest Darwinian fitness of almost any culture is the Amish, who not coincidentally are also the most homogenous: they segregate themselves, in ways most of the rest of us considered rather extreme, from mass media and other subcultures. ...