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StarQuest Headlines for the week ending October 11, 2019

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Headlines for the week ending October 11, 2019:

Just How Feasible is a Warp Drive? – Universe Today
Opera singer Andrea Bocelli and Pope Francis make surprise visit to shelter for troubled youth
Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail previews the 'sentimental, reflective' final season
Doctor Who lost Dalek episode has been recreated and will be released – Radio Times
'Stranger Things' Season 4 spoilers: 3 new locations teased in the trailer | Inverse
Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige developing 'Star Wars' film – Houston Chronicle

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October 11, 2019

by Domenico

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Encryption, Ebooks, and Catalina

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Governments are demanding Facebook put a backdoor in their end-to-end encryption plans, plus publishers and libraries are at war over ebook lending restrictions. Dom, Thomas, and Fr. Michael dig into the whys and hows and then Dom explains why he’s not upgrading his Mac to Catalina yet.

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October 10, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Technology

Planet of Giants

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The First Doctor has returned to Earth, but now he and his companions are really small. Jimmy and Dom enjoy this classic “little people in a big world” story that is also a murder-mystery and a cautionary tale of ecological disaster.

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October 9, 2019

by Domenico

Doctor Who 101-300 Secrets of Doctor Who

Roman Eagles and Moussaka

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This week, Dom and Melanie talk about the separate Masses conundrum; the classic kids’ novel, Eagle of the Ninth; one of their favorite dishes, moussaka; and Maria Von Trapp’s memoir; and more.

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October 8, 2019

by Domenico

Raising the Betts

Let’s Talk about Our Lady of the Rosary and Lepanto

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On the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, Fr. Cory Sticha is joined by Steve Nelson and Rob Corzine to discuss the feast day and its origins in the Battle of Lepanto in 1571 that saved Europe from invasion by the Ottoman Turks.

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October 8, 2019

by Domenico

Let's Talk

Babe Ruth

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Babe Ruth was the greatest baseball player of all time, but he was no saint in his personal life. Yet, as Tom and Noelle Crowe reveal, his Catholic faith remained an important part of his life, expressing itself in his charity and return to the sacraments, especially late in his life.

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October 7, 2019

by Domenico

American Catholic History

The Cloud (Voyager)

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Voyager encounters another cloud space anomaly while Neelix pitches a fit and Janeway just wants a cup of coffee. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory also discuss the show’s handling of native American spirituality and then pay tribute to the late Aron Eisenberg, Nog of DS9.

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October 7, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek 1-100

Haunted Dolls, Nazca Lines, Padre Pio, and More Patron Questions

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As a thanks to our Patrons, Jimmy and Dom every so often ask for their mysterious questions and Jimmy provides his answers on a variety of topics. This special episode was exclusive for patrons for a limited time and is now available to our general audience.

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October 7, 2019

by Domenico

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 1-100

Robo Priests?

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In this episode, Lindsay and Caroline reflect on the idea of robot priests; get excited about the SpaceX Starship announcement and the possibility of Mars travel; talk about Office 365 as a productivity enhancer; and consider the Amazon Echo as a baby monitor.

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October 5, 2019

by Domenico

Catholics of Oz

Were Betty & Barney Hill Abducted?

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Finishing their discussion of the first modern, well-known UFO abduction case, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli evaluate the evidence surrounding the Betty and Barney Hill incident and Jimmy reveals what he thinks really happened.

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October 4, 2019

by Domenico

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 1-100

StarQuest Headlines for the week ending October 4, 2019

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Headlines for the week ending October 4, 2019:

Why The Latest Indiana Jones 5 News Has Us Really Worried
Virgin Atlantic Rolls Out 'Star Wars Galaxy Edge' Special Livery
Neill, Dern, and Goldblum are all coming back for Jurassic World 3
Half of U.S. Households Subscribe to Netflix – The Mac Observer
Spider-Man Staying in Marvel Cinematic Universe – Variety
Pope urges Silicon Valley to avoid slide toward new "barbarism"

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October 4, 2019

by Domenico

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Pope Francis on Tech’s New Barbarism

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Pope Francis has a warning on the danger of deepfakes and AI; the US Census weighs accuracy vs. privacy; and Mr. Robot’s tech guy warns you need to keep your devices updated. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss these topics plus picks of the week.

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October 3, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Technology

Forest of the Dead

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In the second of this two-part story, the Doctor and Donna come to a costly compromise with the Vashta Nerada. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory talk about the sacrifices made, the ongoing ripples through the future of the series, and a writer’s inability to commit to finality.

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October 2, 2019

by Domenico

Doctor Who 101-300 Secrets of Doctor Who

Nature Walking

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This week, Melanie and the kids go on, not one, but two different nature walks; Dom and Melanie discuss whether chili should have beans or not; conclude that blackened naan is not a thing; and talk about choosing a first computer for a pre-teen.

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October 1, 2019

by Domenico

Raising the Betts

Let’s Talk to the Catholics of Oz

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This week, Fr. Cory Sticha welcomes our friends from Australia, Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Gerard Trapnell, hosts of the StarQuest’s Catholics of Oz, to talk about how their show started and about being Catholic in Australia.

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October 1, 2019

by Domenico

Catholics of Oz Let's Talk

John Barry

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Commodore John Barry is known as the Father of the US Navy, its first commissioned officer, and first flag officer. Tom and Noelle Crowe trace his origins as an Irish Catholic immigrant to his distinguished career in the Revolutionary War to his appointment to head the fledgling post-war Navy.

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September 30, 2019

by Domenico

American Catholic History

A Man Alone (DS9)

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When Odo is the prime suspect in a murder, who investigates the investigator? Jimmy and Dom talk about the smaller than normal main plot which makes room for more introductions of the DS9 cast in this first season story.

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September 30, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek 1-100

Not-So-Scary Halloween at Disney

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As October arrives, Deborah and Sheri get spooky, but not-so-scary as they talk about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary-Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom, revisit the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and ask what you do with all of your Halloween candy after trick or treating.

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September 28, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Disney

Betty and Barney Hill UFO Encounter (The Evidence)

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Fifty-eight years ago, a New England couple was driving home when they sighted something strange in the sky, an event which eventually made Betty and Barney Hill the first widely reported UFO abduction. In the first of two episodes, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli review the evidence regarding their experience.

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September 27, 2019

by Domenico

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 1-100

StarQuest Headlines for the week ending September 27, 2019

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Headlines for the week ending September 27, 2019:

Chick-fil-A employee hailed a hero for saving a man's life: 'God placed me' there | Fox News
Doctor Who Star Christopher Eccleston Bravely Reveals Battles With Anorexia, Depression
Podcast app Pocket Casts is now available for free, with an optional $0.99 subscription – TechCrunch
'The Far Side' May Be Making a Comeback Online | Mental Floss
Bedridden Woman Healed at Knock Shrine in First-Ever Approved Miracle by Irish Bishops | ChurchPOP

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September 27, 2019

by Domenico

Alexa Flash Briefing Starquest Headline Update

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