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StarQuest Headlines for the week ending August 16, 2019

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Headlines for the week ending August 16, 2019:

Knights of Columbus announce groundbreaking of St Kateri shrine
Brewing Monks: A List of the World’s Monastic Beers – Building Catholic Culture
No More Screen Time! The Navy Reverts to Physical Throttles | WIRED
CBS/Viacom merger could see Star Trek and Mission: Impossible developments
Apple’s tap-to-use student IDs let pupils buy food and badge into their dorms – The Verge
Finding Amelia Earhart’s Plane Seemed Impossible. Then Came a Startling Clue. – The New York Times
J.D. Vance Becomes Catholic | The American Conservative

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August 16, 2019

by Domenico

Alexa Flash Briefing Starquest Headline Update

Tech Frustrations

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We all have technology frustrations those little annoyances in products we normally love to use. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about them in some podcast therapy. Plus a bill in Congress that would limit your social media time and a car owner who accidentally hacked himself.

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August 15, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Technology

The Poison Sky

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In the 2nd of a two-part story, The Doctor and two Companions deal with a sneaky clone, bad emissions, and a bratty dot-com genius. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the smog moralizing, the world-ending stakes, and someone else who dies in the Doctor’s place.

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August 14, 2019

by Domenico

Doctor Who 101-300 Secrets of Doctor Who

Let’s Talk about Belief in the Real Presence

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A new poll says that only a third of US Catholics believe that the Eucharist is the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ. Fr. Cory Sticha, Pat Scott, and Fr. Michael Gossett talk about those findings, what it means for the Church, and what we can do about it.

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August 13, 2019

by Domenico

Let's Talk

Anniversary

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This week, Dom and Melanie celebrate their wedding anniversary, try to deal with neighbor kids who want to be friends with their kids, make bread budding and fried rice with leftovers, and give their take on the Return of Mary Poppins.

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August 13, 2019

by Domenico

Raising the Betts

Fr. Patrick Peyton

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You may know Fr. Patrick Peyton as the priest who coined the phrase, “The family that prays together, stays together.” Noelle and Tom Crowe tells us that he was also strongly against atheistic communism and worked with the CIA for a time to promote the Rosary in Catholic countries to stop the ideology.

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August 12, 2019

by Domenico

American Catholic History

Comparing Babylon 5 and Deep Space 9

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Not a bash of Babylon 5 or defense of DS9 by Trekkies, but an homage by two fans of both series, Jimmy Akin and Fr. Cory Sticha, who look at what made these two series great, how they were similar, and what set them apart.

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August 12, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek 1-100

The Manson Murders

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50 years ago, Charles Manson’s “family” committed the murders that made him infamous. Why did he do it? Greed? An insane plot to end the world? Or was there another more pedestrian reason? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the evil events and the theories surrounding them (without getting into the gruesome details.)

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August 9, 2019

by Domenico

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 1-100

StarQuest Headlines for the week ending August 9, 2019

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Headlines for the week ending August 9, 2019:

Tardigrades: 'Water bears' stuck on the moon after crash – BBC News
Bond 25 | FULL cast list – Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Ana de Armas join Daniel Craig – Radio Times
The Enterprising 19th-Century Immigrants Who Used Icebergs to Chill Their Beer | VinePair
Disney Reveals Competitively Priced Streaming Services Bundle
Harry Potter website bows to fans’ demands that it restore Taiwan to China in drop-down menu | South China Morning Post
This Man Used 4500-Year-Old Yeast To Make Bread And It Sounds Delicious
Lord of the Rings show "supposed to have 20 episodes" in first season
"Qutrit" Experiments Are a First in Quantum Teleportation – Scientific American
Unearthed Viking ‘drinking hall’ offers ‘unparalleled’ opportunity to study Norse history | The Independent
Diocese approves miracle: Vietnam vet Vincent Capodanno interceded for MS victim

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August 9, 2019

by Domenico

Alexa Flash Briefing Starquest Headline Update

Mars and Music

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While some are planning to create a permanent Mars colony, others say it will never happen. Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Fr. Michael Gossett look at the societal, biological, and moral hurdles to permanent settlements in space. Plus, a look at their past and present in music and tech.

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August 8, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Technology

The Sontaran Stratagem

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The first of a two-part story featuring the 10th Doctor and two Companions against an old foe. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the return of Martha Jones, the reintroduction of Sontarans for New Who, and world-threatening plots.

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August 7, 2019

by Domenico

Doctor Who 101-300 Secrets of Doctor Who

A Birthday Out

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It was Melanie’s birthday so she celebrated in true introvert style, plus we have Dorchester-style burgers and lobsters (not at the same time), Dom apologizes for a bad recommendation, and they discuss an ESPN story about a Poor Clare sister and storing treasures in heaven.

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August 6, 2019

by Domenico

Raising the Betts

Let’s Talk about the Civil War

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The Civil War was a defining moment in US history and Dom Bettinelli talks to Dr. Jim Beeghley and Mike Creavey about why it’s especially relevant today, what Catholics did during the war, what to consider when visiting Civil War sites, and resources to learn more at home.

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August 6, 2019

by Domenico

Let's Talk

Knute Rockne

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Knute Rockne is one of the greatest college football coaches in history, who revolutionized the modern game and made a name for Notre Dame football. But Tom and Noelle Crowe tell us he was also a Catholic convert who was inspired by the faith he saw in his own players.

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August 5, 2019

by Domenico

American Catholic History

Cause and Effect (TNG)

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The Enterprise is caught in a time loop and only Dr. Crusher notices the clues. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss how this episode handles the time issues better than similar Trek stories, and of course, the guest appearance of Kelsey Grammer.

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August 5, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek 1-100

Tips for New Disney Visitors

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In this episode, Sheri and Deborah finish up talking about Deborah’s least favorite attraction, and then talk about their tips for first-time visitors to Disney Parks, including Disney Magic Bands, Extra Magic Hours, and little tips from their upcoming trip.

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August 3, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Disney

The Betz Sphere

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In 1974, the Betz family found a strange metal sphere in the woods near their home which exhibited numerous unusual behaviors. Jimmy and Dom look at the media reports, investigations, and sinister doings that followed before it disappeared from public view for nearly 50 years.

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August 2, 2019

by Domenico

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 1-100

StarQuest Headlines for the week ending August 2, 2019

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Headlines for the week ending August 2, 2019:

The 1954 French UFO Craze That Led To The World's Weirdest Wine Law | VinePair
First Look: Sir Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce in The Two Popes
What Causes Young People to Convert? Beautiful Churches and Cathedrals, Says Study | uCatholic
"Doctor Who: The Edge of Time" Shows Off a New Villain
NASA agrees to work with SpaceX on orbital refueling technology | Ars Technica
Star Trek Fans Can Soon Enjoy Official Chateau Picard Wine
Dungeons and Dragons Movie Gains the 2 Former Flash Directors
'Star Trek: The Motion Picture' returning to theaters on 40th anniversary | Hypable
Humans Will Never Colonize Mars
Church of the Apostles discovered near Sea of Galilee, archaeologists say

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August 2, 2019

by Domenico

Alexa Flash Briefing Starquest Headline Update

25 Great Smartphone Tips and Tricks

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Are you getting the most out of your iPhone or Android? Dom, Pat, and Fr. Andrew have 25 of their best tips and tricks for making your smartphone work more for you, including some that are specifically helpful to Catholics. Plus picks of the week.

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August 1, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Technology

The Visitation

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The 5th Doctor ends up in the 18th century facing down aliens who want to make Earth their new home by killing off humanity in a deadly plague. Fr. Cory and Jimmy discuss the story whose premise is like so many other like it.

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July 31, 2019

by Domenico

Doctor Who 101-300 Secrets of Doctor Who

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