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James Hurst
@jamesahurst.bsky.social
Inhabitant of Australia since 1967.
Flawed fan of Jesus.
Freelance proofreader and editor.
Student of archaeology at the University of Queensland.
Lover of history, art and books.
Son, brother, husband and father.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:29 AM
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This might be the single most pathetic thing I've seen in my adult life.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has given her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House, saying it was a recognition of his commitment to her country's freedom

www.bbc.com/news/article...
Machado presents Trump with her Nobel award at White House meeting
Trump thanked Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, calling it "a wonderful gesture of mutual respect".
www.bbc.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:57 AM
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The traditional ox and donkey nuzzle the swaddled infant Jesus, in this detail from the wonderful 13th century marble pulpit of the Romanesque Duomo of Barga (attributed to Guido Bigarelli da Como)
January 15, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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Paul Tillich’s Socialist Decision and the Crisis of American Christianity www.homebrewedchristianty.com/2026/01/13/p...
Paul Tillich’s Socialist Decision and the Crisis of American Christianity
Tripp Fuller
www.homebrewedchristianty.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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This book claims to have been printed on the frozen River Thames in 1814 during the last of the great frost fairs!

Frostiana, published by G. Davis in 1814 (Syn.7.81.93)
January 9, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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Five years ago.
January 6, 2026 at 3:24 AM
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