Culain ruled by Venus

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About my relationship with music, from a significant moment during Christmas 1985.

About my two websites and music page. Writing: https://dtwordsmith.com Music: https://soundcloud.com/user-889784773

Commentary on "Occult objects in your house give demons legal ground" originally uploaded by Steven Bancarz. Article I, section 8 of the Constitution empowers Congress to "promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries." U.S. Const. art. I, § 8, cl. 8. Pursuant to that power, Congress enacted the Copyright Act of 1976, Pub. L. No. 94-553, 90 Stat. 2541 (1976) (codified as amended at 17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq. (1994)) ("the Copyright Act" or "the 1976 Act"). Section 106 of the Copyright Act provides, inter alia, that the owner of a copyright under Title 17 of the United States Code "has the exclusive rights . . . to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies," and to "authorize" such reproduction. 17 U.S.C. § 106(1) (1994). Those "exclusive rights," however, are "[s]ubject to" limitations codified in "sections 107 through 120" of the 1976 Act. Id. § 106. For present purposes, the most important of those limitations is found in section 107 of the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 107 (1994). That section, which is entitled "Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair use," provides, in pertinent part: Notwithstanding the provisions of section[] 106 . . . , the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies . . . , for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright. In determining whether the use made of a work in any particular case is a fair use the factors to be considered shall include -- (1) the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and (4) the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.

This is my own reading (D.T. Smith), not a copied audiobook, so I appreciate you listening here on my own channel. Short story by H.P. Lovecraft

This is my own reading (D.T. Smith), not a copied audiobook, so I appreciate you listening here on my own channel. Reading from Metamorphosis by Apuleius, Book 11, wherein he relates his initiation into the Mysteries of the Goddess. This work is in the public domain.

This is my own reading (D.T. Smith), not a copied audiobook, so I appreciate you listening here on my own channel. 1. Astrophobos 2. The Bride of the Sea 3. The Garden

This is my own reading (D.T. Smith), not a copied audiobook, so I appreciate you listening here on my own channel. A reading of the full narrative poem.

This is my own reading (D.T. Smith), not a copied audiobook, so I appreciate you listening here on my own channel. Conclusion to a reading from Metamorphosis by Apuleius, Book 11, wherein he relates his initiation into the Mysteries of the Goddess. This work is in the public domain.

This is my own reading (D.T. Smith), not a copied audiobook, so I appreciate you listening here on my own channel. Reading of a brilliant essay by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens). This work is in the public domain.

This is my own reading (D.T. Smith), not a copied audiobook, so I appreciate you listening here on my own channel. A reading of an amusing short story by Voltaire, which has one of the best opening lines ever. The painting seen throughout is Désillusion de Memnon et Critique de la Société by Georges de La Tour. This work is in the public domain.

This is my own reading (D.T. Smith), not a copied audiobook, so I appreciate you listening here on my own channel. Conclusion to Plutarch's account of his hearing varying versions of the story of Isis and Osiris (and Horus). I appreciate that he gives equal respect and attention to both its religious quality and its reflection of natural phenomena, and felt it deserved a reading. This work is in the public domain.

This is my own reading (D,T. Smith), not a copied audiobook, so I appreciate you listening here on my own channel. A lesser-known, uncharacteristically beautiful non-horror story from Lovecraft, co-authored with Anna Helen Crofts. I suspect the story is hers, but told with his words. This work is in the public domain.

This is my own reading (D.T. Smith), not a copied audiobook, so I appreciate you listening here on my own channel. Plutarch's account of his hearing varying versions of the story of Isis and Osiris (and Horus). I appreciate that he gives equal respect and attention to both its religious quality and its reflection of natural phenomena, and felt it deserved a reading. This work is in the public domain.

A few things listeners crave that I noticed need some attention.

Commentary on "Overview of the Occult Movement" from Raymond Hagood at Lovers Lane Church of Christ. Includes also clips from Philosophical Research Society, and Janet & Stewart Farrar from an unnamed 1987 U.K. talk show. Article I, section 8 of the Constitution empowers Congress to "promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries." U.S. Const. art. I, § 8, cl. 8. Pursuant to that power, Congress enacted the Copyright Act of 1976, Pub. L. No. 94-553, 90 Stat. 2541 (1976) (codified as amended at 17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq. (1994)) ("the Copyright Act" or "the 1976 Act"). Section 106 of the Copyright Act provides, inter alia, that the owner of a copyright under Title 17 of the United States Code "has the exclusive rights . . . to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies," and to "authorize" such reproduction. 17 U.S.C. § 106(1) (1994). Those "exclusive rights," however, are "[s]ubject to" limitations codified in "sections 107 through 120" of the 1976 Act. Id. § 106. For present purposes, the most important of those limitations is found in section 107 of the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 107 (1994). That section, which is entitled "Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair use," provides, in pertinent part: Notwithstanding the provisions of section[] 106 . . . , the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies . . . , for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright. In determining whether the use made of a work in any particular case is a fair use the factors to be considered shall include -- (1) the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and (4) the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.

A weird warning about Tarot and palm reading from pope Francis. Article I, section 8 of the Constitution empowers Congress to "promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries." U.S. Const. art. I, § 8, cl. 8. Pursuant to that power, Congress enacted the Copyright Act of 1976, Pub. L. No. 94-553, 90 Stat. 2541 (1976) (codified as amended at 17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq. (1994)) ("the Copyright Act" or "the 1976 Act"). Section 106 of the Copyright Act provides, inter alia, that the owner of a copyright under Title 17 of the United States Code "has the exclusive rights . . . to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies," and to "authorize" such reproduction. 17 U.S.C. § 106(1) (1994). Those "exclusive rights," however, are "[s]ubject to" limitations codified in "sections 107 through 120" of the 1976 Act. Id. § 106. For present purposes, the most important of those limitations is found in section 107 of the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 107 (1994). That section, which is entitled "Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair use," provides, in pertinent part: Notwithstanding the provisions of section[] 106 . . . , the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies . . . , for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright. In determining whether the use made of a work in any particular case is a fair use the factors to be considered shall include -- (1) the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and (4) the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.

A few brief things I want to add to the introduction.

Everything you need to know when taking home your new feline family member.

Preamble to my upcoming series, in which I criticize preachers, pastors, and priests for lying about occultism, paganism, witchcraft, and their own history on behalf of the church that lied to them about it all.

Title says it all. For anyone experiencing a spiritual awakening.

My documentary exploring the lives of eighteen women worldwide, created in 2015 and here re-uploaded with a necessary change of music: "String Quartet No. 12 (American), Movement 2, Op. 96", a free-use public domain song by Antonín Dvořák, courtesy of Musopen: https://musopen.org/ Musopen is a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on increasing access to music by creating free resources and educational materials. They provide recordings, sheet music, and textbooks to the public for free, without copyright restrictions. Put simply, their mission is to set music free. If you would like to help, please visit their Subscription Page: https://musopen.org/page/signup/

Precisely what the title implies.

As much a rant as review of the 3rd season of American Horror Story. Apologies for the light leaving around halfway through, not sure why that happened, nor the sound jumps.

Addendum to a video I made several years ago about some very special books added to my collection.