News – Resources https://innercircle.news Collection of forget me nots Mon, 16 Feb 2026 04:26:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://innercircle.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/newspaperboy1-150x150.png News – Resources https://innercircle.news 32 32 Why are people cruel o each other https://innercircle.news/2026/02/16/why-are-people-cruel-o-each-other/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 04:26:38 +0000 https://innercircle.news/?p=134 People across different religions have pondered the question of human cruelty, often framing it within broader discussions of evil, suffering, and the human condition. These explanations vary but commonly point to internal human flaws, external temptations, or cosmic principles that allow for moral choice. Below, I’ll outline key reasons provided in major religious traditions, drawing from theological teachings and interpretations.ChristianityIn Christianity, human cruelty is often explained by the concept of original sin, stemming from Adam and Eve’s disobedience in the Garden of Eden, which introduced a sinful nature into humanity. This inherited tendency toward evil leads people to act selfishly and harmfully.

bbc.co.uk Additionally, free will allows individuals to choose evil over good, resulting in moral failings like cruelty, as humans abuse their God-given freedom.

catholic365.com Some teachings also attribute cruelty to the influence of Satan, who tempts people away from God’s path.

bbc.co.uk Overall, this reflects a fallen world where sin distorts human potential for goodness.

pursuegod.orgIslamIslamic teachings trace human cruelty to the influence of Shaytan (Satan), who was cast out of heaven for disobedience and now tempts humans to commit evil acts as revenge.

bbc.co.uk Cruelty arises when people succumb to selfishness, greed, or disregard for Allah’s moral laws, leading to bad decisions that harm others.

bbc.co.uk Suffering and evil are also seen as tests from Allah to build patience and faith, or as consequences of human free will violating divine guidance.

aboutislam.net Ultimately, adhering to natural and moral laws prevents such cruelty.

aboutislam.netJudaismJudaism attributes human cruelty to the yetzer hara (evil inclination), an innate aspect of human nature that competes with the yetzer tov (good inclination), leading individuals to choose harmful actions.

jewishjournal.com This internal struggle explains why people can be capable of great evil, such as glorifying violence or perpetuating savagery.

jewishjournal.com Biblical narratives, like the command to oppose Amalek, are interpreted metaphorically as a call to combat human cruelty wherever it appears, emphasizing the need to preserve human dignity even in conflict.

jewishjournal.comHinduismHindu explanations often link cruelty to karma, where actions from past lives result in current inequalities, suffering, and malicious behavior, not attributable to a divine creator but to individual deeds.

en.wikipedia.org Ignorance (avidya), delusion, and wrong knowledge further fuel cruel acts, as people fail to recognize the interconnectedness of all beings.

en.wikipedia.org The principle of ahimsa (non-violence) counters this by promoting goodness to break cycles of negative karma.

branksome-asia.libguides.comBuddhismBuddhism views human cruelty as arising from the three poisons: greed (lobha), hatred (dosa), and delusion (moha), which are root causes of unskillful actions like violence and harm.

en.wikipedia.org These mental states create suffering (dukkha) for oneself and others, perpetuating a cycle of negative karma.

en.wikipedia.org Enlightenment through practices like the Noble Eightfold Path helps overcome these poisons, leading to compassion instead of cruelty.SikhismIn Sikhism, cruelty stems from ego (haumai), material attachment, greed, and anger—described as “four rivers of fire” that burn those who indulge in them.

sikhiwiki.org Human greed, lust, violence, and lack of compassion arise when people distance themselves from the Divine, becoming self-willed (manmukh) rather than Guru-guided (gurmukh).

sikhiwiki.org Sikh teachings emphasize overcoming these through humility, good deeds, and realization of God’s presence to foster tolerance and peace.

gurbani.orgThese perspectives highlight that while religions acknowledge human capacity for cruelty, they also offer paths to transcendence through ethical living, self-reflection, and divine connection. Interpretations can vary within each tradition based on sects or scholars.

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Create deep dive from Radio show https://innercircle.news/2026/01/23/create-deep-dive-from-radio-show/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:25:11 +0000 https://innercircle.news/?p=129 Using NotebookLM to analyze audio and generate a “Deep Dive” podcast is a great way to repurpose content. You are correct that NotebookLM currently exports its Audio Overviews in the .wav or .aac (often wrapped as .mp4 or .mpa) format, which isn’t always ideal for WordPress storage or compatibility.

Here are the specific steps to get your radio show processed and converted back to MP3.


Step 1: Prepare and Upload to NotebookLM

  1. Open NotebookLM: Go to notebooklm.google.com.
  2. Create a New Notebook: Click the “+” icon to start a new project. Name it something relevant to your radio show.
  3. Upload the Source: In the “Add source” window, select Upload file. Choose your original radio show MP3.
    • Note: NotebookLM will transcribe the audio so it can “read” the content.

Step 2: Generate the Deep Dive Review

  1. Open Notebook Guide: Once the file is uploaded, click on Notebook Guide in the bottom right corner.
  2. Generate Audio Overview: Look for the “Audio Overview” section and click Generate.
  3. Wait for Processing: NotebookLM will create a “Deep Dive” conversation between two AI hosts. This usually takes 2–5 minutes depending on the length of your source material.

Step 3: Download the AI Conversation

  1. Download the File: Once the audio is ready, click the three-dot menu (⋮) next to the play button in the Audio Overview player.
  2. Save to Computer: Select Download. As you noted, this will likely save as a high-quality but bulky file format (like .wav or .aac).

Step 4: Convert to MP3 for WordPress

Since you need an MP3 for your website, you’ll need to convert the downloaded file. You can do this without downloading any new software.

Option A: Use an Online Converter (Quickest) I use VLC

NOTE: your wordpress platform or host may place a limit of the upload file size.
you may need to add another step once you put your deep dive recording into mp3.
Use AUDACITY (free program) to shrink the file, by decreasing the size to 22000khz

  1. Go to a site like CloudConvert or Zamzar.
  2. Upload the file you just downloaded from NotebookLM.
  3. Set the output format to MP3.
  4. Set the bitrate to 128kbps or 192kbps (this keeps the file size small for WordPress while maintaining voice clarity).
  5. Download the converted MP3.

Option B: Use VLC Media Player (Offline & Secure)

  1. Open VLC and go to Media > Convert / Save.
  2. Add your NotebookLM file.
  3. Click Convert / Save.
  4. In the “Profile” dropdown, select Audio – MP3.
  5. Choose your destination folder and click Start.

Step 5: Upload to WordPress

  1. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard.
  2. Go to Media > Add New.
  3. Drag and drop your new MP3 file.
  4. Copy the File URL to use in your player or post.

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Online courses https://innercircle.news/2024/09/14/online-courses/ https://innercircle.news/2024/09/14/online-courses/#respond Sat, 14 Sep 2024 18:02:15 +0000 https://innercircle.news/?p=101 This is a resouce for online courses

https://kajabi.com

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Google Search manipulation https://innercircle.news/2023/10/06/google-search-manipulation/ https://innercircle.news/2023/10/06/google-search-manipulation/#respond Fri, 06 Oct 2023 23:17:50 +0000 https://innercircle.news/?p=95 On Alex Jones Infowars, Dr Robert Epstein about election manipulation:
https://mygoogleresearch.com and the letter that was sent out:
https://lettertogoogleceo.com/

We Can Stop Big Tech NOW!
https://mygoogleresearch.com

https://searchsuggestioneffect.com how search suggestions manipulate

https://americasdigitalshield.com

https://myprivacytips.com

The Selfish Ledger:
https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/17/17344250/google-x-selfish-ledger-video-data-privacy

https://epsteintestimony.com brings up his testimony on C-Span

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SEO course from Namecheap https://innercircle.news/2023/09/08/seo-course-from-namecheap/ https://innercircle.news/2023/09/08/seo-course-from-namecheap/#respond Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:14:20 +0000 https://innercircle.news/?p=92 https://www.namecheap.com/guru-guides/seo-course/

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Social Security turns to Federal Benefits Plan https://innercircle.news/2023/08/03/social-security-turns-to-federal-benefits-plan/ https://innercircle.news/2023/08/03/social-security-turns-to-federal-benefits-plan/#respond Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:41:34 +0000 https://innercircle.news/?p=89

An interesting read from a knowledgeable investor.

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 A man, or woman, dies before age 65 never collecting one social social check. He/She and their employer paid into the system for almost 50 years and collected NOTHING.

  Keep in mind all the working people that die every year who were paying into the system and got nothing.

  These governmental morons mismanaged the money and stole from the system  so that it’s now going broke so they say. Yet, they can give billions to fund their wars. And you don’t hear anything about the Federal Retirement Plan going broke.

BEAUTIFUL!

And they have the audacity to call today’s seniors “vultures” in an attempt to cover their ineptitude.

DISGRACEFUL! 

The real reason for renaming our Social Security payments as Federal Benefit Payment is so the government can claim that all those social security recipients are receiving entitlements thus putting them in the same category as welfare, and food stamp recipients.

THIS IS WORTH THE FEW MINUTES IT TAKES TO READ AND DIGEST!

F.Y.I.

By changing the name of SS contributions, it gives them a means to refute this program in the future. It’s free money for the government to spend under this guise.

The Social Security check is now (or soon will be) referred to as a Federal Benefit Payment ?

I will be part of the one percent to forward this. I am forwarding it because it touches a nerve in me, and I hope it will in you.

Please keep passing it on until everyone in our country has read it.

The government is now referring to our Social Security checks as a “Federal Benefit Payment.”

This is NOT a benefit.

It is OUR money, paid out of our earned income!

Not only did we all contribute to Social Security, but our employers did too! It totaled 15% of our income before taxes. (This should be enough for you to forward this message, if not read on.)

If you averaged $30K per year over your working life, that’s close to $180,000 invested in Social Security.

If you calculate the future value of your monthly investment in social security ($375/month, including both you and your employers’ contributions) at a meager 1% interest rate compounded monthly, after 40 years of working you’d have more than $1.3+ million dollars saved .

This is your personal investment. Upon retirement, if you took out only 3% per year, you’d receive $39,318 per year, or $3,277 per month .

That’s almost three times more than today’s average Social Security benefit of $1,230 per month, according to the Social Security Administration. (Google it – it’s a fact).

And your retirement fund would last more than 33 years (until you’re 98 if you retire at age 65)!

I can only imagine how much better most average-income people could live in retirement if our government had just invested our money in low-risk interest-earning accounts.

Instead, the folks in Washington pulled off a bigger Ponzi scheme than Bernie Madoff ever did (or Lyndon Johnson).

They took our money and used it elsewhere. They “forgot”(oh yes, they knew) that it was OUR money they were taking.

They did not have a referendum to ask us if we wanted to lend the money to them…and they didn’t pay interest on the debt they assumed.

And recently they have told us that the money won’t support us for very much longer. (Isn’t it funny that they NEVER say this about welfare payments ?)

But is it our fault they misused our investments? And now, to add insult to injury, they are calling it a benefit, as if we never worked to earn every penny of it

This is stealing !

Just because they borrowed the money, does not mean that our investments were for charity!

Let’s take a stand.

We have earned our right to Social Security and Medicare. Demand that our legislators bring some sense into our government.

Find a way to keep Social Security and Medicare going for the sake of the 92% of our population who need it.

Then call it what it is:

Our Earned Retirement Income .

Sadly, 90% of people won’t forward this because they don’t get it or are too lazy or have lost hope, but if we don’t and congress knows we aren’t stupid or gullible, they’ll move on to the next way to screw us.

Thanks for at least reading this.

ReplyForward

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Nutrition site on Ganjingworld https://innercircle.news/2023/08/01/nutrition-site-on-ganjingworld/ https://innercircle.news/2023/08/01/nutrition-site-on-ganjingworld/#respond Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:11:19 +0000 https://innercircle.news/?p=87 https://www.ganjingworld.com/channel/1g0tfca7rpt3yYuL6MApzUbwi1ph0c

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Removing from Lists https://innercircle.news/2023/06/08/removing-from-lists/ https://innercircle.news/2023/06/08/removing-from-lists/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:07:55 +0000 https://innercircle.news/?p=84
  • To remove yourself from BeenVerified, you need to follow these steps12345:
    Go to the opt-out page of BeenVerified https://www.beenverified.com/app/optout/search.
  • Go to https://www.idtrue.com/optout/index.php and search for your listing.
  • Here’s how to do things the manual way:
    Step 1: Go to PeekYou.com To initiate your PeekYou record removal process, open the website.
    Step 2: Search for yourself …
    Step 3: Select your record …
    Step 4: Copy the record URL …
    Step 5: Go to PeekYou’s opt-out page …
  • https://www.spokeo.com/optout
    1. Go to their opt-out website, https://www.peoplefinders.com/manage, and search for your listing.
    2. https://www.privateeye.com/static/view/optout/
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    Promoting Podcasts https://innercircle.news/2023/05/30/promoting-podcasts/ https://innercircle.news/2023/05/30/promoting-podcasts/#respond Tue, 30 May 2023 21:10:16 +0000 https://innercircle.news/?p=81 https://blog.podbean.com/submit-your-podcast/
    https://blog.podbean.com/promote-your-podcast/

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    AI as a resource https://innercircle.news/2023/05/19/ai-as-a-resource/ https://innercircle.news/2023/05/19/ai-as-a-resource/#respond Fri, 19 May 2023 18:16:34 +0000 https://innercircle.news/?p=78 There are three major AI’s

    ChatGPT https://chat.openai.com

    Bing has one on Skype and Edge

    Google has BARD
    https://bard.google.com

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