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StarQuest Headlines for the week ending October 18, 2019

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Headlines for the week ending October 18, 2019:

The Reason Why No Photography is Allowed in the Sistine Chapel | Mental Floss
As NASA tries to land on the Moon, it has plenty of rockets to choose from | Ars Technica
New Advent: Microsoft is releasing a new Flight Simulator in 2020, and it’s nothing short of incredible
Business@CUA: Former Swiss Guard: My Most Powerful Weapon
These are the spacesuits for the first woman and next man on the moon – CNN
Pope Francis Tweeted His Support for the New Orleans Saints | Time

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October 18, 2019

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Revealing Selfies and China Censorship

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American tech companies are bowing to Communist China’s demands. Dom, Fr. Cory, and Joanne discuss how we as tech consumers and Catholics should respond and react. Plus are our selfies revealing too much personal information and the new Google Pixel phones.

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October 17, 2019

Secrets of Technology

The Moonbase

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The 2nd Doctor and Companions romp on the Moon while repelling another Cybermen invasion plot that uses a gravity beam to control Earth’s weather. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss this fast-paced adventure, including how parts were reconstructed in animation after being lost.

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October 16, 2019

Doctor Who 101-300 Secrets of Doctor Who

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern

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This week, Melanie goes to the theater; Dom goes shopping with the kids (and only loses one for a little bit); and they discuss why it’s so hard to get a good Lectionary podcast (or other use of the Bible or liturgical prayers).

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October 15, 2019

Raising the Betts

Loretto Staircase

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An amazing spiral staircase stands in a chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the result of prayers of the nuns who needed it. Tom and Noelle Crowe look at the story and whether it was a master craftsman who showed up at the right time or really St. Joseph who built it himself, the staircase is indeed miraculous.

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October 14, 2019

American Catholic History

Terra Nova (Enterprise)

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The Enterprise makes contact with an Earth colony that disappeared mysteriously decades ago. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss this story that is one part Lost Colony of Roanoke and one part Lord of the Flies and may be one of the weakest episodes of the series.

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October 14, 2019

Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek 1-100

The Third Secret of Fatima Theories

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In the second of a two-part discussion of the Third Secret of Fatima, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the theories about the secret, whether it was really released in full in 2000; what it really means; and whether it was fulfilled already.

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October 13, 2019

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 1-100

The Secrets of Fastpasses

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Using Fastpasses well is the secret to a great visit to a Disney theme park. Sheri and Deborah talk about the Fastpass system, how it works, how to set it up ahead of your trip for greatest efficiency, and whether you even need it to have a good time.

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October 12, 2019

Secrets of Disney

The Third Secret of Fatima

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In 1917, the Virgin Mary appeared to three children in Fatima, Portugal, giving them a three-part secret. The third remained secret and speculation ran wild, until it was made public in 2000. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli talk about the history, the speculation, and the disputes.

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October 11, 2019

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 1-100

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alexa Flash Briefing Starquest Headline Update

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