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    <title>Double Density - Episodes Tagged with “Addiction”</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 06:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <description>Greetings cyberspace. Tune in every Wednesday as Angelo and Brian discuss tech news and issues, as well as the fads and trends of yesteryear. Stick around as they also delve into the strange world of the paranormal.
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    <itunes:summary>Greetings cyberspace. Tune in every Wednesday as Angelo and Brian discuss tech news and issues, as well as the fads and trends of yesteryear. Stick around as they also delve into the strange world of the paranormal.
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  <title>Episode 40: Big Daddy Mothman</title>
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  <itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Big Daddy Mothman</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>This week, after Angelo realizes that his hearing isn’t what it used to be, the discussion moves to a look at how user interface and user experience is important, and how when it becomes too good, it may lead to technology addiction. Then, in the paranormal segment, after a quick look at a few stories, Brian and Angelo have a look at the many early 90’s UFO sightings that happened in Mexico. Also: Tide Pods.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;This week, after Angelo realizes that his hearing isn’t what it used to be, the discussion moves to a look at how user interface and user experience is important, and how when it becomes too good, it may lead to technology addiction. Then, in the paranormal segment, after a quick look at a few stories, Brian and Angelo have a look at the many early 90’s UFO sightings that happened in Mexico. Also: Tide Pods. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>This week, after Angelo realizes that his hearing isn’t what it used to be, the discussion moves to a look at how user interface and user experience is important, and how when it becomes too good, it may lead to technology addiction. Then, in the paranormal segment, after a quick look at a few stories, Brian and Angelo have a look at the many early 90’s UFO sightings that happened in Mexico. Also: Tide Pods.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Desdymona&#39;s Satan Ice Cream " rel="nofollow" href="https://indaann.deviantart.com/art/satan-ice-cream-726152342">Desdymona's Satan Ice Cream </a></li><li><a title="#FarmTime The Mini Movie - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbAwijlozZQ&amp;feature=youtu.be">#FarmTime The Mini Movie - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Hawaii Distributed Phony Image Of Missile Warning Screen" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.civilbeat.org/2018/01/hawaii-distributed-phony-image-of-missile-warning-screen/">Hawaii Distributed Phony Image Of Missile Warning Screen</a></li><li><a title="Here’s how Hawaii’s emergency alert design led to a false alarm - The Verge" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/18/16905512/hawaii-missile-software-false-alarm-emergency-alert">Here’s how Hawaii’s emergency alert design led to a false alarm - The Verge</a></li><li><a title="Snapchat update slammed by users who say the redesigned app is far harder to use | The Independent" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/snapchat-update-redesign-reviews-new-stories-page-how-to-use-old-version-app-friends-a8155516.html">Snapchat update slammed by users who say the redesigned app is far harder to use | The Independent</a></li><li><a title="It’s Time for Apple to Build a Less Addictive iPhone - The New York Times" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/17/technology/apple-addiction-iphone.html">It’s Time for Apple to Build a Less Addictive iPhone - The New York Times</a></li><li><a title="Apple: New parental control features are coming | iMore" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.imore.com/apple-new-parental-control-features-planned-future">Apple: New parental control features are coming | iMore</a></li><li><a title="Flat-earth rocket pilot on February launch: I expect &#39;more viewers than the Super Bowl&#39; | PhillyVoice" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.phillyvoice.com/flat-earth-rocket-pilot-on-february-launch-i-expect-more-viewers-than-the-super-bowl/">Flat-earth rocket pilot on February launch: I expect 'more viewers than the Super Bowl' | PhillyVoice</a></li><li><a title="Hen do revellers spooked after noticing something very eerie in photograph - can you spot what it is?" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/hen-do-revellers-spooked-after-noticing-something-very-eerie-in-photograph-can-you-spot-what-it-is/ar-AAuRMOR?li=AAadgLE&amp;ocid=spartandhp">Hen do revellers spooked after noticing something very eerie in photograph - can you spot what it is?</a></li><li><a title="This former Navy fighter pilot, who once chased a UFO, says we should take them seriously. - The Boston Globe" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/01/16/this-former-navy-fighter-pilot-who-once-chased-ufo-says-should-take-them-seriously/MtfbLrDhNJRrO0MEzJRbDM/story.html">This former Navy fighter pilot, who once chased a UFO, says we should take them seriously. - The Boston Globe</a></li><li><a title="Michigan meteor: NASA confirms &#39;rare&#39; shooting star - The Washington Post" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/01/17/watch-the-amazing-moment-a-rare-meteor-burst-across-the-night-sky-over-michigan/?utm_term=.2e914fff95ca">Michigan meteor: NASA confirms 'rare' shooting star - The Washington Post</a></li><li><a title="People Keep Seeing the Mothman in Chicago - VICE" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/paqv9z/mothman-sightings-in-chicago">People Keep Seeing the Mothman in Chicago - VICE</a></li><li><a title="Viral video supposedly shows a UFO hovering in the sky over Mexico – BGR" rel="nofollow" href="http://bgr.com/2018/01/15/ufo-video-mexico-first-alien-sighting-of-2018-or-not/">Viral video supposedly shows a UFO hovering in the sky over Mexico – BGR</a></li><li><a title="Unsolved Mysteries with Dennis Farina, Season 1 Episode 22 - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdOhG28B2jU&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;t=10m37s">Unsolved Mysteries with Dennis Farina, Season 1 Episode 22 - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="The July 11, 1991 Mexico City UFO" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.astronomyufo.com/UFO/mexico.htm">The July 11, 1991 Mexico City UFO</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>This week, after Angelo realizes that his hearing isn’t what it used to be, the discussion moves to a look at how user interface and user experience is important, and how when it becomes too good, it may lead to technology addiction. Then, in the paranormal segment, after a quick look at a few stories, Brian and Angelo have a look at the many early 90’s UFO sightings that happened in Mexico. Also: Tide Pods.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Desdymona&#39;s Satan Ice Cream " rel="nofollow" href="https://indaann.deviantart.com/art/satan-ice-cream-726152342">Desdymona's Satan Ice Cream </a></li><li><a title="#FarmTime The Mini Movie - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbAwijlozZQ&amp;feature=youtu.be">#FarmTime The Mini Movie - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Hawaii Distributed Phony Image Of Missile Warning Screen" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.civilbeat.org/2018/01/hawaii-distributed-phony-image-of-missile-warning-screen/">Hawaii Distributed Phony Image Of Missile Warning Screen</a></li><li><a title="Here’s how Hawaii’s emergency alert design led to a false alarm - The Verge" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/18/16905512/hawaii-missile-software-false-alarm-emergency-alert">Here’s how Hawaii’s emergency alert design led to a false alarm - The Verge</a></li><li><a title="Snapchat update slammed by users who say the redesigned app is far harder to use | The Independent" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/snapchat-update-redesign-reviews-new-stories-page-how-to-use-old-version-app-friends-a8155516.html">Snapchat update slammed by users who say the redesigned app is far harder to use | The Independent</a></li><li><a title="It’s Time for Apple to Build a Less Addictive iPhone - The New York Times" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/17/technology/apple-addiction-iphone.html">It’s Time for Apple to Build a Less Addictive iPhone - The New York Times</a></li><li><a title="Apple: New parental control features are coming | iMore" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.imore.com/apple-new-parental-control-features-planned-future">Apple: New parental control features are coming | iMore</a></li><li><a title="Flat-earth rocket pilot on February launch: I expect &#39;more viewers than the Super Bowl&#39; | PhillyVoice" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.phillyvoice.com/flat-earth-rocket-pilot-on-february-launch-i-expect-more-viewers-than-the-super-bowl/">Flat-earth rocket pilot on February launch: I expect 'more viewers than the Super Bowl' | PhillyVoice</a></li><li><a title="Hen do revellers spooked after noticing something very eerie in photograph - can you spot what it is?" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/hen-do-revellers-spooked-after-noticing-something-very-eerie-in-photograph-can-you-spot-what-it-is/ar-AAuRMOR?li=AAadgLE&amp;ocid=spartandhp">Hen do revellers spooked after noticing something very eerie in photograph - can you spot what it is?</a></li><li><a title="This former Navy fighter pilot, who once chased a UFO, says we should take them seriously. - The Boston Globe" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/01/16/this-former-navy-fighter-pilot-who-once-chased-ufo-says-should-take-them-seriously/MtfbLrDhNJRrO0MEzJRbDM/story.html">This former Navy fighter pilot, who once chased a UFO, says we should take them seriously. - The Boston Globe</a></li><li><a title="Michigan meteor: NASA confirms &#39;rare&#39; shooting star - The Washington Post" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/01/17/watch-the-amazing-moment-a-rare-meteor-burst-across-the-night-sky-over-michigan/?utm_term=.2e914fff95ca">Michigan meteor: NASA confirms 'rare' shooting star - The Washington Post</a></li><li><a title="People Keep Seeing the Mothman in Chicago - VICE" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/paqv9z/mothman-sightings-in-chicago">People Keep Seeing the Mothman in Chicago - VICE</a></li><li><a title="Viral video supposedly shows a UFO hovering in the sky over Mexico – BGR" rel="nofollow" href="http://bgr.com/2018/01/15/ufo-video-mexico-first-alien-sighting-of-2018-or-not/">Viral video supposedly shows a UFO hovering in the sky over Mexico – BGR</a></li><li><a title="Unsolved Mysteries with Dennis Farina, Season 1 Episode 22 - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdOhG28B2jU&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;t=10m37s">Unsolved Mysteries with Dennis Farina, Season 1 Episode 22 - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="The July 11, 1991 Mexico City UFO" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.astronomyufo.com/UFO/mexico.htm">The July 11, 1991 Mexico City UFO</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 26: Tom DeLonge Gets His Paranormal Media Empire</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2017 06:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Brian Hastie, Angelo Fiorentino</author>
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  <itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tom DeLonge Gets His Paranormal Media Empire</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>This week, after Angelo gets excited about his newly upgraded internet speed, he and Brian get a little more serious as they discuss how people may be spending too much time on their devices, how it affects society, and how they deal with it. They also talk about listening to music on vinyl vs. going digital. Then, in the paranormal segment, they pick apart Tom DeLonge’s new venture into UFO and paranormal research, the To the Stars Academy of Arts and Science. Make sure you stick around until the end to hear something fun.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:05:45</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;This week, after Angelo gets excited about his newly upgraded internet speed, he and Brian get a little more serious as they discuss how people may be spending too much time on their devices, how it affects society, and how they deal with it. They also talk about listening to music on vinyl vs. going digital. Then, in the paranormal segment, they pick apart Tom DeLonge’s new venture into UFO and paranormal research, the To the Stars Academy of Arts and Science. Make sure you stick around until the end to hear something fun.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>This week, after Angelo gets excited about his newly upgraded internet speed, he and Brian get a little more serious as they discuss how people may be spending too much time on their devices, how it affects society, and how they deal with it. They also talk about listening to music on vinyl vs. going digital. Then, in the paranormal segment, they pick apart Tom DeLonge’s new venture into UFO and paranormal research, the To the Stars Academy of Arts and Science. Make sure you stick around until the end to hear something fun.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="&#39;Our minds can be hijacked&#39;: the tech insiders who fear a smartphone dystopia | Technology | The Guardian" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/oct/05/smartphone-addiction-silicon-valley-dystopia">'Our minds can be hijacked': the tech insiders who fear a smartphone dystopia | Technology | The Guardian</a></li><li><a title="Which Sounds Better, Analog or Digital Music? - Scientific American Blog Network" rel="nofollow" href="https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/which-sounds-better-analog-or-digital-music/">Which Sounds Better, Analog or Digital Music? - Scientific American Blog Network</a></li><li><a title="Fmr. Manager of DOD Aerospace Threat Program: &quot;UFOs are Real” | HuffPost" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/fmr-manager-of-dod-aerospace-threat-program-ufos_us_59de2f4be4b0b992a8214874">Fmr. Manager of DOD Aerospace Threat Program: "UFOs are Real” | HuffPost</a></li><li><a title="Tom DeLonge: &quot;Join me LIVE as we reveal the experts from within the top-secret shadows of aerospace, science and the DoD to unveil an &quot;" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pscp.tv/w/1OdJroOQaPqxX">Tom DeLonge: "Join me LIVE as we reveal the experts from within the top-secret shadows of aerospace, science and the DoD to unveil an "</a></li><li><a title="There I Was: The X-Files Edition | Fighter Sweep" rel="nofollow" href="https://fightersweep.com/1460/x-files-edition/">There I Was: The X-Files Edition | Fighter Sweep</a></li><li><a title="A Different Perspective: Tom DeLonge and UFOs" rel="nofollow" href="https://kevinrandle.blogspot.ca/2017/10/tom-delonge-and-ufos.html">A Different Perspective: Tom DeLonge and UFOs</a></li><li><a title="Not Quite a &quot;UFO IPO&quot;: Tom DeLonge Is Seeking Your Investment in &quot;To the Stars&quot; to Give Himself a $700,000 or More Payday - Jason Colavito" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.jasoncolavito.com/blog/not-quite-a-ufo-ipo-tom-delonge-is-seeking-your-investment-in-to-the-stars-to-give-himself-a-700000-or-more-payday">Not Quite a "UFO IPO": Tom DeLonge Is Seeking Your Investment in "To the Stars" to Give Himself a $700,000 or More Payday - Jason Colavito</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>This week, after Angelo gets excited about his newly upgraded internet speed, he and Brian get a little more serious as they discuss how people may be spending too much time on their devices, how it affects society, and how they deal with it. They also talk about listening to music on vinyl vs. going digital. Then, in the paranormal segment, they pick apart Tom DeLonge’s new venture into UFO and paranormal research, the To the Stars Academy of Arts and Science. Make sure you stick around until the end to hear something fun.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="&#39;Our minds can be hijacked&#39;: the tech insiders who fear a smartphone dystopia | Technology | The Guardian" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/oct/05/smartphone-addiction-silicon-valley-dystopia">'Our minds can be hijacked': the tech insiders who fear a smartphone dystopia | Technology | The Guardian</a></li><li><a title="Which Sounds Better, Analog or Digital Music? - Scientific American Blog Network" rel="nofollow" href="https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/which-sounds-better-analog-or-digital-music/">Which Sounds Better, Analog or Digital Music? - Scientific American Blog Network</a></li><li><a title="Fmr. Manager of DOD Aerospace Threat Program: &quot;UFOs are Real” | HuffPost" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/fmr-manager-of-dod-aerospace-threat-program-ufos_us_59de2f4be4b0b992a8214874">Fmr. Manager of DOD Aerospace Threat Program: "UFOs are Real” | HuffPost</a></li><li><a title="Tom DeLonge: &quot;Join me LIVE as we reveal the experts from within the top-secret shadows of aerospace, science and the DoD to unveil an &quot;" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pscp.tv/w/1OdJroOQaPqxX">Tom DeLonge: "Join me LIVE as we reveal the experts from within the top-secret shadows of aerospace, science and the DoD to unveil an "</a></li><li><a title="There I Was: The X-Files Edition | Fighter Sweep" rel="nofollow" href="https://fightersweep.com/1460/x-files-edition/">There I Was: The X-Files Edition | Fighter Sweep</a></li><li><a title="A Different Perspective: Tom DeLonge and UFOs" rel="nofollow" href="https://kevinrandle.blogspot.ca/2017/10/tom-delonge-and-ufos.html">A Different Perspective: Tom DeLonge and UFOs</a></li><li><a title="Not Quite a &quot;UFO IPO&quot;: Tom DeLonge Is Seeking Your Investment in &quot;To the Stars&quot; to Give Himself a $700,000 or More Payday - Jason Colavito" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.jasoncolavito.com/blog/not-quite-a-ufo-ipo-tom-delonge-is-seeking-your-investment-in-to-the-stars-to-give-himself-a-700000-or-more-payday">Not Quite a "UFO IPO": Tom DeLonge Is Seeking Your Investment in "To the Stars" to Give Himself a $700,000 or More Payday - Jason Colavito</a></li></ul>]]>
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