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James Padvis

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Runner, cook, film watcher, book reader. Based in Coventry UK.

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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
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7.4.8: Empire...What is it?
Big Ideas of Lesson 8, Unit 4 The global pattern for the development of human societies in Era 3 was the growth of large empires that spanned vast regions of land.  Although Era 3 was, in many ways,.....
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Kinda love the love. But let’s get professional. I’m a linguist. Loved your anteros correction. Call me🤣
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Torcs tend to go on hand who crafted them. So should be right hand twist. Not always so.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Language is fuzzy.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
However tor tend to be clockwise. It’s a bit like mix eggs. Tor the eggs. 75% go clockwise.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Torquere can be seen as combine rather than twist. Wish to go together.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
I might have a European linguistic background… TRQ usually goes with shape or form.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Torq and torquere have even deeper routes. Back to proto European meaning bend or shape.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
I get excited you get excited too.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
8 Million protesters yesterday at #NoKings. No police beaten with flag poles. No fire extinguishers thrown at other humans. No vandalism or theft. No racist flags. No zip ties. No death threats. No pipe bombs. No poop smeared on walls. That's what happens when mature, civilized people protest.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Slept in my Pet Shop Boys T-shirt now I’m being boring.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
This is what £7 gets you at a #socialsupermarket
Selection of fridge items including hummus tortellini and breadSelection of fresh fruit and veg including leeks and potatoes Selection of store cupboard items including milk and beans.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
A Complete List of the President's Positive Qualities:
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Daniel Lismore @daniellismore.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Well done lush
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
This is what £7 gets you at a #socialsupermarket
Selection of fridge items including pizza, eggs and cauliflower cheeseSelection of fresh fruit and vegSelection of store cupboard items including oil and bread
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Here’s what £7 gets you at a #socialsupermarket
Selection of store cupboard items including kettle chips. Selection of fresh fruit and veg including celeriac. Selection of baked goods including chocolate hot cross bunsSelection of chilled items including vegetable curry and rice.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Love a 1gb update that adds a few emojis.
New emojis in 26.4
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
That moment when you bag up the sex toys when your Irish Catholic landlord is gonna visit…
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a man in a suit and tie is wearing sunglasses .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is wearing sunglasses .
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 And happy first day of spring 🌷🪻
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
On my way home…
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Had myself a little adventure…
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Lucy Worsley @lucyworsley.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
The BRILLIANT Anrhony Delaney talking last night about QUEER HISTORY, a hidden history of lovers, lawbreakers and homemakers, on a live video chat for subscribers to my weekly history newsletter, MY LIFE IN THE PAST! Recording of the whole talk available (for free!) lucyworsley.substack.com
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
It has no chapters and is very short. But the writing style is beautiful.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Box Hill is a great read. Loved it.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
This is why so many courts have found conversion therapy, which shows images to gay men to stop them from being attracted to other men, to be excessively cruel.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Nothing like waiting for the tumble drier to finish before holiday packing.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Hilarious
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Just realised on trip to Iceland I may have to do new European entry system. I’ll touch things and have photo. Pnargh.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
When life gives you eggs and potatoes…
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Explains where my parcel is.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Got myself out early and parkwalked.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Damn lack of editing. Histor Eek.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Histor ique.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Second ffs in 5 minutes Church of England abandons proposals for same-sex blessing ceremonies www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Church of England abandons proposals for same-sex blessing ceremonies
General Synod did vote to continue to look at the issue, but bishops say there are
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Ffs
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
This is what £7 gets you at a #socialsupermarket
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HIGNFY @hignfy.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Team GB’s Gus Kenworthy urinated this message in protest against Trump at the Winter Olympics. Or he was just having a bad work day
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Week 6 complete: a book with a strong sense of place.
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Next on my reading list funnily enough!
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Joy of living in a city of continuous rebirth.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Bus 8 towards Walsgrave. It’s a bit hidden so ask. Lots of 2 tone stuff is currently being demolished in redevelopment of the centre.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
There’s the Coventry Music Museum. Car from Ghost Town video. And awesome breakfast offerings.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Nothing says Valentines like a song about jealousy and a song about the end of a relationship.
ABBA valentine picture disc of lay all your love on me/my live my life.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Sad news. But it does make Cov equivalent to Glasto.
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Coventry's Godiva Festival will not be held in 2026
Coventry City Council says rising costs and other issues mean there will be no event this year.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Dick injections. I’m gonna go what.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Saw this live and it’s utterly brilliant.
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
@reececonnolly.bsky.social lovely choices on Bargain Hunt!
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
This is what £7 gets you at a #socialsupermarket
Store cupboard itemsFruit and vegetablesFridge items
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James Padvis @jamespadvis.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
#bbcmosva we love you.
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