Is the fictional film ‘The Kerala Story’ cautionary or propaganda?

[ad_1] A film called “The Kerala Story,” released in India earlier this month, claims that thousands of Hindu and Christian women from the southern Indian state of Kerala are being tricked into converting to Islam and then being forced to join the terrorist group ISIS. The filmmakers have claimed that it is a “never-before-told true story — revealing a dangerous conspiracy that has been hatched against India.” But many have objected to this message, saying…

"Is the fictional film ‘The Kerala Story’ cautionary or propaganda?"

In Defense of Dopamine: An Endocannabinoid Story

[ad_1] “In skating over thin ice, our safety is in our speed.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson It’s sad – intellectually dishonest even. For some reason, dopamine always gets put in the neurotransmitter box labeled ‘addictions and stimulants’. But this little amine is so much more. When a kitten is born, she comes with an inborn tendency to lick herself for cleaning. But she doesn’t do a very good job at it, just nuzzling her paws…

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A Nutshell Customer Story: MERCHtender

[ad_1] The U.S. cannabis industry is projected to be worth $100 billion USD by 2030, and MERCHtender is dedicated to helping smaller cannabis brands get their piece of the pie. At a time in our nation’s history when we could very well see the federal legalization of marijuana happen within the next couple of years, MERCHtender gives the “moms and pops” of cannabis farmers, distributors, and brands a boost by helping them to better connect with their customers…

"A Nutshell Customer Story: MERCHtender"