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New iron giants
2 armored vehicles delivered to sheriff's office
February 12, 2014
Two new towering armored vehicles capable of deflecting bullets, traveling in flooded areas, and detecting the presence of gas and chemicals are ready for deployment by the Washington County......
What a waste of taxpayer money. The 2 new "towering" vehicles matches the towering ego of your Sherriff. Next he will no doubt need drones to keep sleepy little Washington County safe.
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I think readers really questioned why we were replacing one armored vehicle with two. I want our officers to be safe and capable of responding effectively to situations, so I really see no issue at all with accepting a grant to essentially cover the cost of ONE of these vehicles. Not accepting an available grant to upgrade any county equipment which is basically well beyond its shelf life would really require a little explaining. My issue is with regard to the second vehicle. Why on earth would we order another one at basically full cost to the county before knowing whether or not we were getting the first one......for free......as in no additional financial burden on the county. Seems like inappropriate use of county funds, which I believe are limited.
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You all would still find a reason to complain even if they both were totally free!! No one ever agrees on what every elected official does but it looks like to me that the Sheriff's office is aggressive at fighting crime and for that you all should be grateful.
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Minks wasteful spending affects other Wash Co Departments.
And if the old vehicle was stalling, GET IT FIXED that would have been cheaper and made more sense.
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So when are the F-16 that he ordered coming in ?
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Sell the refurbished one. Why have two?
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We're heading toward a police state, folks. Governments across the entire country are stocking up on heavy artillery, and few ever question why they need it. If things don't change soon, say goodbye to your freedoms as you know them.
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All part of Obama's plans to control the populous when he tries to take over the country and confiscate firearms. "That's the nice thing about being President. I can do anything I want."
We're doomed.
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Last month it was the LaserSpeed device and this month it's the Iron Giant...the Enforcers are prepared now...I feel safer already ;)
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I bet the police station is packed with riot gear and body bags !
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i think Mr. Minks is a fine man and a good public servant. But do we REALLY need these sorts of vehicles in our quiet little community?
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NOW!! You better not mess with or **** off King Meeks...Lol
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What happened to Chief Deputy Mark Warden??
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"The cold air and elements meant that perimeter teams were switched out hourly, he added." After the Ransom home was bombarded with tear gas canisters, the same cold air and elements helped to destroy what the tear gas did not.
Keeping the peace is the first task of the sheriff's office and that's where Mr. Mincks should concentrate his energy and resources. Instead, he and our Revolutionary War Reenactor commissioners want to militarize the Sheriff's department and play war.
Let's keep the focus local for a minute and stop blaming Washington politics and Mr. Obama for what is a decision made by Mr. White, Mr. Feathers and Mr. Mincks. This is an abuse of power as far as I'm concerned and it should not have happened.
To use the Ransom case as an example shows just how weak their necessity argument is. That situation was escalated by the people who should have deescalated it. They seem to live by the principle that when your only tool is a hammer, every problem becom
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When your only tool is a hammer, every problem becomes a nail. They have a very narrow focus, and now that Mr. Cunningham will not have another set of eyes on the budget, we can expect more of the same shenanigans.
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asknot...If you can answer a question, you might help illuminate Obama's efforts in expecting and preparing for "civil unrest". Why has the govt been buying and stock piling BILLIONS of rounds of ammunition, much of which is only to be used domestically for deep penetrating wounds? That would be hollow point ammunition which is NOT used routinely for practice. In addition, the ammunition has been stock piled around the federal govt's various departments around the country including the DEA, NOAA, Postal Service, etc.
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It seems to me that having a reentry plan at the jail and an in-patient facility for drug users would PREVENT the need for these armored trucks. But why spend the county's money wisely when you can just catch the same meth addicts over and over? All while getting positive attention in the media for it...
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@Charbar: I agree totally. This is a total waste of money.....And they are going to have monthly training! That means more overtime money or less time that officers are out on the streets doing what they are supposed to. They need to realize that just being reactive to crime is never going to stop it. You have to be proactive in the fight against crime. As you said, treatment facilities and drug awareness programs would go way further in the battle against crime. These armored vehicles are just more unnecessary toys. It goes along with the same idea of building more prisons but not wanting to spent money on education. IMO
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I have to agree with Oneil's last comment.
Anyway folks, we buy $500,000 fire trucks hoping we do not have to use them.
We build aircraft carrier hoping we don't have to use them.
We build helipads on top of the hospital for life flights hopoing we never have to use them.
But when you need these things, it is awful nice to have them.
When the Sheriffs department get a call to respond to a nut case of some other incident, I want the deputies to be safe.
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Ask..the LAST lead smelting plant in the US shutterd in December.We now get to rely on corrossive,cheap chineese lead for our bullets WSJ December as far as this truck being used on the local population..Forshey was and woulda been a FAR greater threat than our current admin.When Parks was injured 99 times out of a hundred he woulda been getting swept up with a crime scene shop vac..but cooler heads prevailed and the shooter was taken alive.The Dept has shown restraint in my opinion
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I shudder to think how dangerous living here woulda been with Forshey..
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At least this vehicle is big enough that I'm sure it won't be "lost" like the AR-15. I just wonder how many Larry decals will be put on this thing when it's in all the parades?? What a waste of my money!
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I keep hearing the John Astin character on Night Court, only now he is saying, " I'm feeling much SAFER now." Welcome to the Buckeye, er, I mean police state, Still think some are jealous of our freedom, Me, not so much....
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How far right is Washington County that its residents would take a humble public servant such as Sherriff Minks and turn him into some kind of monster just waiting for his chance to devour all those who would dare to disagree with him?
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Lizard may I point out that the sheriff is a republican while the president is a democrat. Perhaps you overlooked that while contemplating the 'takeover' which in your mind is bound to come
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CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers are expected to offer free-agent center Greg Oden a two-year contract with a team option for a third year after the Feb. 21 trade deadline passes, according to a league source, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of negotiations.
The Cavs have about $4 million in cap space, which they are preserving now for potential trades. Teams around the league don't want to sign Oden until after the trade deadline.
Oden has visited with the Boston Celtics and could meet again with the Cavaliers in the coming weeks, his agent said Friday.
Oden is living nearby in Columbus. His agent, Mike Conley Sr., said last week Oden has been to see the Cavaliers a couple of times already, but was evasive when pressed as to what capacity.
"Greg has been up there (to Cleveland) before and he'll probably be up there again in an official capacity," Conley said Friday.
The Cavs have been interested in Oden for years, believing their partnership with the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic (which holds naming rights to the team's practice facility) could be huge for Oden's career.
Oden has endured three microfracture surgeries on his knees — including two on his left knee. He has not played since Dec. 5, 2009, after the Portland Trail Blazers made him the top overall pick of the 2007 draft.
He played in just 82 games in five seasons with the Blazers, averaging 9.4 points and 7.3 rebounds. They finally released him near the end of last season.
Conley said Oden's spirits are "the best they've been in a long time. I would say since I've known him, but I've known him since he was 9."
Conley told the Beacon Journal last week Oden is healthy and anxious to return to the court, but that won't happen until next season.
Oden's contract would take effect immediately, even though he won't play this season. The Cavs would have him under contract for next season and hold the team option for 2014-15.
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text: %%%%%% ZeroContextExample entries are not allowed on wiki pages. All such entries have been commented out. Add context to the entries before uncommenting them. %%%%[[foldercontrol]] [[folder:501st Joint Fighter Wing "Strike Witches"]] [[quoteright:300:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/501_Resized_8385.png]]The 501st JFW, also known as the Strike Witches, is a specialist unit composed entirely of witches originally stationed in Britannia and later in Romagna. Although their primary duty is defending the area where they are stationed from neuroi, they are the ones responsible for liberating Gallia from the neuroi. After the liberation of Gallia, they were disbanded, however they were reformed in Romagna to help defend the area. During the liberation of Gallia, they were one of the squadrons under the command of Trevor Maloney, after they were reformed to defend Romagna they were placed under the command of Adolfine Galland.----* AmplifierArtifact: Their striker units function as magical amplifiers as well strengthening their spells.* ChildSoldiers: They range in age form twelve to twenty (meaning the older ones don't count for this trope). Given the generally optimistic tone of the show, the darker side of this trope is never explored.* FiveRoundsRapid: The vast majority of their firepower accomplishes exactly nothing. Only when the core is exposed or when the Neuroi deploys drones does their firepower actually do something.** This has little to do with the guns the girls are using and a lot to do with the structure of the Neuroi themselves. Pretty much everyone can inflict significant damage on the shell of a neuroi, the problem is that said shells can completely regenerate from having whole wings cleaved off of them in just a few seconds, so nothing short of a direct hit on the core will put them down.%%* FireForgedFriends* FlyingBrick: In addition to a nifty unique power, all witches have increased strength, endurance, and durability. They also have access to basic magics like shields and flight, meaning they are essentially ''all'' flying bricks.* ImprobablyFemaleCast: The overwhelmingly female demographics of the witches is hardly unique since magic is pretty much an all girl party. What justifies the presence of this trope is Minna enacting a rule that prevents any guys from getting anywhere near the limelight.* InstantRunes: These are created whenever the girls raise a shield and whenever they take off.* LittleBitBeastly: The girls grow animal features when they use magic.* LittleMissBadass: The girls may be teenagers but they can kick major ass when they need to.%%* MildlyMilitary* MoreDakka: The standard issue gun is a heavy machine gun.* MultinationalTeam: Since witches are so rare, talent is pulled from everywhere.** Britannia (United Kingdom): [[{{Adorkable}} Lynne]].** Fuso (Japan): [[{{Determinator}} Yoshika]] and [[{{Samurai}} Mio]].** Gallia (France): [[FrenchJerk Perrine]].** Karlsland (Germany): [[TheCaptain Minna]], [[SuperStrength Trude]] and [[BrilliantButLazy Erica]]. ** Liberion (United States): [[SuperSpeed Shirley]].** Orussia (Russia): [[TheQuietOne Sanya]].** Romagna (Italy): [[GenkiGirl Lucchini]].** Suomus (Finland): [[{{Seers}} Eila]].* PowerGlows: Whenever the girls of the 501st call upon their magic they glow in addition to growing animal features.* RagtagBunchOfMisfits: For the same reason that witches are pulled from everywhere, they are also pulled from all walks of life. ** Also before the Neuroi invasion the military appears to be composed of mostly men so there was a scramble to recruit witches who are almost exclusively female from the civilian populations. This coupled with the seeming lack of formal training means that the Strike Witches are mildly military to put it lightly.----These are the maidens who make up the 501st Joint Fighter Wing, better known as the ''Anime/StrikeWitches''.----!!Sergeant/Ensign Yoshika Miyafuji[[quoteright:330:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/dd19f6e85de6f8f83919a1f111056064.gif]]->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/MisatoFukuen (JP), Creator/CheramiLeigh (EN)-->"Her latent ability is impressive indeed. Not only with regards to her magic, but she also has perseverance and determination. It's my mission and duty to guide her on her path to becoming a full-fledged Witch, for the sake of my, no, the world's benefactor, Dr. Miyafuji." --MioYoshika comes from a family of magical doctors on the island nation of Fuso. Her father was responsible for the creation of the Striker Unit, magically powered engines that amplify magic, to counter the Neuroi. However her father was killed in the war tainting Yoshika's perception of it. She was initially reluctant when Mio [[CallToAdventure came to recruit her]], but after helping to defend the Fuso fleet from a Neroi attack, she agreed to join the 501st Strike Witches. Yoshika's striker unit is based on the Mitsubishi [=Zero A6M3a=] and she carries around a Type 99 13mm machine gun. She's named after the WWII ace Kanayoshi Mutou. -----* AccidentalPervert: She has a habit of staring and grabbing onto the breasts of the well endowed members of the unit, though Lynette's the usual target. She even unconsciously does it in her sleep!* {{All Loving Hero}}ine: On top of just being a really pleasant person who doesn't bear grudges, [[spoiler: she's the only one willing to negotiate with the Neuroi]]. Played UpToEleven in ''TheMovie'', despite or (perhaps ''because'') her lack of power.* BadassAdorable: [[TookALevelInBadass Takes several levels in badass]] over the course of the series. Remains cute as hell.* BadassNormal: In the film, even without her Witch Powers she destroyed a huge Neuroi tower with a machine-gun she can barely carry and a Jeep all by herself. * BarrierWarrior: Her shields are noted to be far stronger than average and she seems to have a higher magical capacity than most.* BewareTheNiceOnes: She's very nearly a pacifist. The first time she really seems to want the Neuroi to die ''right now'' is after it almost kills Lynne. She even goes on a short RoaringRampageOfRevenge to do it. After a DungeonBypass ''straight through its center of motion'', firing her machine gun all the way.* BiTheWay: In spite of her close LesYay relationship with Lynne-chan, Yoshika is still overjoyed at receiving her very first love letter from a boy; namely an admirer in the Fuso navy. Something ''might'' have come of it if Minna didn't rain on her parade and ended the relationship before it even began by pulling rank.* BrokenPedestal: She becomes this to Shizuka in the first half of ''TheMovie''.* ChronicHeroSyndrome: In the film, it seems that Yoshika must stop and help others whenever there is an 'opportunity' to help, even though [[spoiler:that means facing up against a Neuroi with nothing but a machine gun that she can barely lift]].* CombatMedic: She possesses strong healing magic yet still mixes it up in combat.* CovertPervert: She seems pretty innocent, but shows an inordinate interest in other girls' boobs. [[LesYay Specifically Lynette's]].* {{Determinator}}: She refuses to lose to the Neuroi.* DoesNotKnowHerOwnStrength: Yoshika is blissfully unaware of her growing magical prowess in season two.* DudeShesLikeInAComa: In the end of episode 5 of ''Strike Witches'' [[spoiler:Yoshika grabs the boobs of Shirley while she is unconscious due to fatigue. And BUTT NAKED.]]* FriendToAllLivingThings: Well, not to Neuroi. But taming the bears in TheMovie has to count for something.* HealingHands: She tends to channel her healing magic through her hands.* HeroicResolve: Mio has noted that Yoshika's magical abilities seem to increase under stress.** Taken UpToEleven in the finale of ''Strike Witches 2'', when, after exhausting all her magical power, she musters up some more through sheer determination. [[spoiler: [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome The rest of the squadron follows suit]]]].** [[spoiler: And once more in the film, while bleeding out on the ground, the collective call of everyone in the 501st lets her ''get her magic back''.]]** Another example from TheMovie: [[spoiler: She doesn't let the little difficulty of ''having no magic'' keep her from lugging a gun into a nearby Jeep in order to protect a village]] Basically, there's never ''ever'' a good time to get on her bad side.* HeroicSacrifice: [[spoiler: At the end of ''Strike Witches 2'', she uses up all her magical power in order to save Mio and destroy the Neuroi core.]]* HonorBeforeReason: The last few episodes of ''Strike Witches'' are almost a direct cause of her honorable nature trumping observational evidence. [[SpannerInTheWorks Then again...]]* IdiotsCannotCatchColds: According to episode 8 of ''Strike Witches 2'', she's never caught a cold in her life.* LittleBitBeastly: She takes on the features of a Shiba Inu when she uses magic.* NaiveNewcomer: The newest one into the squadron, and due to Japan's relative isolation from the war she has very little idea of what has been going on.* NiceGirl: She is one of the nicest girls in the 501st and doesn't resent anyone, including Perrine.* OrphansPlotTrinket: In ''Strike Witches'' Yoshika's striker unit is a memento left by her dead father. [[spoiler: She later uses it to blow up a gigantic Neuroi core and liberate Gallia.]] Likewise [[spoiler: the Shinden Striker Unit]] in ''Strike Witches 2'', which is based on her father's research.* RammingAlwaysWorks: [[spoiler:How the burrowing battleship Neuroi is disposed of at the end of ''TheMovie''.]] And it's glorious.* RebuiltPedestal: At the end of ''TheMovie'', [[spoiler:Yoshika gains Shizuka's respect after the latter realizes what the 501st is really like]].* RomanticTwoGirlFriendship: With Lynette. Her friendly admiration of Mio also has some shades of this, though it's nowhere near [[ClingyJealousGirl Perrine]]'s level.* SailorFuku: Her signature outfit is this over a {{school swimsuit}}.* ShesBack: [[spoiler:Yoshika's role in ''TheMovie'' is this in a nutshell. She regains her magical powers while fighting off a battleship Neuroi]].* SpannerInTheWorks: At the end of ''Strike Witches'', Yoshika [[spoiler:helps the 501st expose General Maloney's true intentions of disbanding the unit and using Neuroi technology]].* StoneWall: Her shields are very good, but she seems to have a far lower kill rate than everybody else in the squadron.* TeamChef: She's pressed into this role after joining because nobody else can cook, although Lynette is often seen helping her.** Even after the other members start showing off their culinary skills, Yoshika and Lynette are often the default chefs of the unit.* TenMinuteRetirement: [[spoiler:She quits the military in the finale of ''Strike Witches 2'', but Shizuka picks her up back to Venezia in ''TheMovie''. Then she gets her power back during a very crucial moment, so ShesBack in action with full glory]].* TookALevelInBadass: She goes from a medical officer to a witch capable of taking down Neuroi.!!Sergeant/Master Sergeant Lynette Bishop ("Lynne")[[quoteright:330:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/4bcebe45a21323a5547f398dbfa1ff53.gif]]->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/KaoriNazuka (JP), Kate Bristol (EN)-->"Other members of the unit? Lynne was the first friend I made after coming here to Britannia. She showed me around in the base and was very kind! That made me happy... And... that big bosom.... wah! Nothing! It's nothing!" -- YoshikaLynne is a very personable, if a bit shaky, sniper from Britannia. Lynette is the middle child of eight siblings and was sometimes overlooked. Because of this, she's very domestic and painfully shy. She joined the Strike Witches shortly before Yoshika to help protect her homeland. Lynette is assigned to be Yoshika's roommate, where the two quickly become friends. Her striker unit is based on the Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX and she lugs around a Boys Anti-Tank Rifle in battle. Her sister, Wilma Bishop, is named after the WWI Ace [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Avery_Bishop William Avery Bishop]].-----* ApologizesALot: Apologizing seems to be her first knee-jerk reflex.* CuteClumsyGirl: Less clumsy than most, but she has her moments.* DepletedPhlebotinumShells: Her power essentially turns normal bullets (and other objects) into these.* FriendlySniper: She's soft spoken, nice, and can hit a target most people need binoculars to see.* GagBoobs: Often treated like this by the fandom.* SpotOfTea: Every time the squadron chips in to help prepare for a difficult mission, her suggestion is tea.%%* IdiotHair* ImprobableAimingSkills: Her inherent gift magic lets her guide and strengthen her shots. Also she has really good eyesight.* ItIsPronouncedTroPAY: In the Japanese version, her nickname is Lee-Nee rather than Lyn.* IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy: In spite of her close LesYay relationship with Yoshika-chan, Lynne-chan was overjoyed for the latter when she received her very first love letter from a boy; full of encouragement and support and doing her best to help that potential friendship blossom into a full romance... [[NiceJobBreakingItHero until Minna stepped in and ruined everything.]]** Or alternatively; Minna just saved Yoshika, Lynne, the viewers and the series from a random, generic male love interest that would have turned the series into another crappy, overplayed, [[HaremGenre Harem Story.]] After that incident is dealt with Lynne and Yoshika become [[LesYay closer than ever before.]]* LittleBitBeastly She takes on the features of the Scottish Fold when she uses magic.* MarshmallowHell: Gave it to Yoshika after they took out a Neuroi.* [[NiceGuy Nice Girl]]: Probably why she and Yoshika gets along so well.* NoScope: Despite shooting at objects across distances measured in kilometers, she does so without a scope. Although the ability to guide her shots after she's fired them probably helps.* ShrinkingViolet: She's very shy and almost washes out before Yoshika arrives.* SmallGirlBigGun: She's on the short end of the squadron and her weapon of choice is an anti-tank rifle.* SquishyWizard: [[IncrediblyLamePun Yeah]].* TeamChef: Along with Yoshika.!!Major Mio Sakamoto[[quoteright:330:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/4c2f5f2c17e647657fee18e8cb0fee72.gif]]->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/SaekoChiba (2007-2008) and Saori Seto (2010-present) (JP), Creator/KiraVincentDavis (EN)-->"Sakamoto-san? She's kind, but can be pretty strict sometimes. She told me about the work my father had done, and I'm very grateful for that. Although it surprised me when we met for the first time and she told me that �I would come to her sooner or later�!" --YoshikaMio, the second in command of the Strike Witches, worked with Yoshika's father on the Striker Units and is therefore the oldest witch. As a veteran of the initial fights against the Neuroi, she is far tougher and more disciplined than most of the Strike Witches. Her primary job is to train new recruits and takes a no-nonsense "tough love" approach to her duties. As the second in command of the Strike Witches she supports Minna and maintains discipline when out of battle and locates the weak point of Neuroi with her magic eye in battle. Her striker is based on the Mutsubishi Zero [=A6M3a=] in season one and the [=Kawanishi N1K=] in season two: in battle she carries a Type 99 13mm machine gun and a katana. Her character is named after WWII aces Saburo Sakai. She is known for her distinctive, hearty laugh.-----* BadassInDistress: In the finale of ''Strike Witches 2'', she is [[spoiler: absorbed into a Neuroi core. You don't get much more distressed than that]].* BoisterousBruiser: Known for her rolling, jolly laugh of approval for innocence and/or righteous behavior. * BarSinister: Oddly enough this appears on her eyepatch as well as her emblem.* BroughtDownToBadass: [[spoiler:In ''TheMovie'', she appears with an ordinary warplane to deliver the Shinden Unit to Yoshika.]]* CantHoldHerLiquor: After having a jug of wine dropped on her, Mio immediately proceeds to give Commander Minna a full-on kiss and runs into a cave.* CoolBigSis: Serves as this role to ease newcomers into their new military life.* CoolSword: [[NamedWeapons Reppumaru]], a katana she forges herself using magic and it can block lasers.* DeathSeeker: Though far from a fatalist, Mio still intends her death to be a glorious one in battle, befitting of a Fuso Warrior. [[spoiler:Tragically, she finally plays this trope straight in the penultimate episode of ''Strike Witches 2'', when her life as a warrior comes to an end.]]* {{Determinator}}: She never gives up in the battlefield, even when [[spoiler: her powers starts to fade away, she wants to stay in the battlefield even if cost her life.]]* DrillSergeantNasty: [[AllThereInTheManual According to supplemental material]], new recruits in the Fusou Navy call her "Sakamoto the Demon" behind her back.* EnemyScan: When she looks at a Neuroi with her magic eye, she can see its weak point.* EyepatchOfPower: She wears a patch that hides her Neuroi core-detecting right eye.* FeelingTheirAge: The fact that for ''Anime/StrikeWitches'' old age starts somewhere around 20, with decline in magic power, is explored in ''Strike Witches 2''. Mio pushes herself to stay in action, against fellow high-ranking officer Minna's advice, [[spoiler: ultimately receiving first a minor then a grave injury.]]* FragileSpeedster: In ''Strike Witches 2'' her striker unit is upgraded, making it far faster and more maneuverable. [[spoiler: She doesn't have a shield, so the only thing between her and extra crispy is her reflexes.]]* HeroicBSOD: [[spoiler:Not only does she have no shield anymore, but Reppumaru ate up almost all of her magic to the point that she can't even fire off [[SwordBeam Reppuzan]] anymore.]]* HeroicResolve: In the finale of, [[spoiler:she snaps out of a HeroicBSOD after knowing the Yamato mission failed. She rushes into Yamato ship with little to none magic power for reactivate the ship in order to blow up the Neuroi nest.]]* HeroicSacrifice: [[spoiler:Subverted. She's prepared to pull one in the finale of ''Strike Witches 2'', but [[BigDamnHeroes Yoshika saves her]]]].* HonorBeforeReason: On top of acting like a stereotypical samurai, she refuses to be sidelined since her ability is critical to the squadron's success. [[spoiler: Even after she loses her shield she continues to fight, even though even a glancing hit from a Neuroi laser would be enough to critically injure her.]]* HotBlooded: A bit more tempered than most, but is not one to back down from a fight.* LadyOfWar: Again, modeled after a stereotypical samurai.* LittleBitBeastly: She takes on Doberman traits when she uses magic.* LosingIsWorseThanDeath: [[spoiler: And Mio unhesitantly charged into the latter, having finally and literally exhausted her life as a warrior in the final episodes of ''Strike Witches 2''.]]* MagicKnight: She lacks some magical capacity but makes up for it with increased martial skill.* MeaningfulName: Her sword means "gale" and is named after a Japanese plane model that never entered service.* NumberTwo: She is second in command of the 501st Joint Fighter Wing and supports Minna whenever she can. For example, when enacting discipline, she often plays "bad cop" to Minna's "good cop". * ObliviousToLove: She shows absolutely no awareness of the fact that both Perrine and Minna have crushes on her. Minna at least tries to be subtle about it, but not noticing Perrine's feelings takes work.* OlderThanSheLooks: She's twenty years old, despite looking like a teenager at first appearance.* [[ProudWarriorRaceGuy Proud Warrior Race Girl]]: The picture of a classical Japanese Warrior, albeit GenderFlipped.* ShowerOfAngst: In the end of second season after knowing [[spoiler:her powers are fading away]].* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Is her rank squadron commander or major?** Or properly, she should be a [[JustBugsMe Lieutenant Commander]] and Yoshika a [[ArtisticLicenseShips Petty Officer]] of some sort.** Changing rank designations is not unusual when naval officers serve with non-naval units. In such cases they tend to use the equivalent land or air force ranks, or whatever is closest. * SuicideMission: In the end of second season she [[spoiler: rushes into Yamato to reactivate the ship again while it was infested by Neurois.]]* SuperSenses: Her power is Enhanced Visual Acuity which grants her telescopic vision along with the ability to identify a Neuroi's core.* SupportingLeader: She serves as this to Minna.* SwordAndGun: She uses a katana alongside with gun weapons.* ThisCannotBe: [[spoiler: After Reppuzan failed in the battle, Mio goes through another brief HeroicBSOD]].!!Lieutenant Colonel Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke[[quoteright:330:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/chara05_1.gif]]->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/RieTanaka (JP), Anastasia Munoz (EN)-->"Lieutenant Colonel Minna? Yes, she's a fantastic person! She's always smiling... and she feels like a very mature woman. I wish I could be more like her. She somewhat reminds me of a mother." --YoshikaMinna is the leader of the 501st Joint Fighter Wing and the commander of the Karlsland Air Force. After the Neuroi appeared and her lover was killed, she gave up her dream of becoming a singer to join the Karlsland Air Force. Because of her traumatic past, the safety of her subordinates is her top priority. Despite her kind and gentle demeanor she will go to any lengths to protect her subordinates. She is even willing to issue orders specifically to prevent them from being hurt and she was the one behind the order forbidding male workers in the base from socializing with the witches. Her striker unit is based on the Messerschmitt [=BF109G2=] and her weapon is the [=MG42=] machine gun. Her character is named after the WWII ace [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf-Dietrich_Wilcke Wolf-Dietrich Wilcke]].-----* ArmorPiercingSlap: At the end of episode 4, Minna slaps Trude for her reckless behavior.* BerserkButton: Engage in self destructive or suicidal behavior around her, I dare you.* BewareTheNiceOnes: Despite her demeanor, it's worth noting that her familiar is a wolf.* BrokenBird: Became bitter with [[spoiler:the death of her first love]], and rather self-righteously tries to stop anyone else from falling in love as a result, with the justification of "not wanting her comrades to experience the same pain."* TheCaptain: Despite her demeanor, she's clearly the one running things although she doesn't hold the rank of Captain.* ExtremeOmnivore: While not a BigEater, Not only can Minna consume foods and drinks that the rest of the squadron can barely stomach, but she actually ''likes'' them. Examples include ginger tea that Lynette put too much sugar in, and Lamprey oil (She asked for seconds!).* GlamorousWartimeSinger: Minna tried to be a singer earlier in the war.* GenreSavvy: It's almost impossible to hide anything from Minna. She knows her companions very well. For example, she is the first to perceive [[spoiler:Mio powers are fading away]].* HerHeartWillGoOn: [[spoiler:Minna lost her love during the war before the beginning of ''Strike Witches''. This tragedy caused her to become a stern captain to guarantee the witch's safety and have them avoid experiencing the same pain]].* LittleBitBeastly: Takes on the features of a wolf when using magic.* MamaBear: She is willing to go to any lengths to prevent her subordinates from being harmed.* MeaningfulName: Her archetype pilot is named Wolf, she gains wolf features.* MissionControl: Minna's power gives her acute knowledge of her surroundings which allows her to determine unit positions in 3D, unit allegiance, and unit health. She uses this in battle to help her direct her forces. When she sits out of a battle, she is usually in front of a radar giving orders.* AMotherToHerMen: Or in her case, "A Mother to Her Girls". She cares deeply for her subordinates and they return the favor. * TeamMom: [[AllThereInTheManual The novels]] mention that she and Mio have a GoodCopBadCop approach to discipline, with Mio as the Bad Cop and Minna as the Good Cop.* WhatTheHellHero: Minna calls Trude out for her reckless behavior at the end of episode 4 of ''Strike Witches''.* WellIntentionedExtremist: She's willing to do a lot to ensure her subordinate's safety, [[spoiler: including pulling a gun on one of her best friends]]. This is the result of [[spoiler:losing her love during the war]].* {{Yandere}}: Her behavior toward the end of ''Strike Witches'' -- [[spoiler: specifically, pulling a gun on Mio to keep her from fighting when she's losing her power]] -- can be considered this. She gets over it, though.* XRayVision: Minna's ability essentially lets her see ''everything'' in her proximity out to a respectable yet unspecified distance. In battle it makes her a mobile CIC: out of battle it allows her to keep tabs on her subordinates.!! Flight Lieutenant Perrine Henriette Clostermann[[quoteright:330:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/4f9f242cefa8cce92a8b79f5e9de9b4d.gif]]->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/MiyukiSawashiro (JP), Creator/JadSaxton (EN)-->"Perrine? Yes, it feels like she's always mad at me. I wonder why...? I know I make a lot of mistakes all the time, but I still don't think she has to be that hard on me... Sakamoto-san told me being strict on someone is a way to show you have hopes for them, but I wonder..." --YoshikaPerrine is a rich Gallian noble that saw her home destroyed when the Neuroi invaded Gallia. She joined the Strike Witches in their liberation of Gallia to help free her homeland from the Neuroi. She admires Mio and quickly develops a dislike of Yoshika due to their closeness. Her dislike eventually turns to full blown jealousy as she challenges Yoshika to a duel. Eventually she does come to view Yoshika as a comrade, but still makes constant attempts to win Mio's attention and to make Yoshika look bad. Her striker unit is based on the Arsenal VG39 and her weapon is the Bren Light Machine Gun Mk1. She is also seen carrying a rapier in some official art, which doesn't show up until midway through ''Strike Witches 2''. Her character is named after the WWII Ace [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Clostermann Pierre Clostermann]].-----* AlphaBitch: Snobby, rich, and insufferable.* ButtMonkey:** Her foot seems magnetically attracted to her mouth: One time she insults Miyafuji for bringing in foul tasting Lamprey oil as a health drink only to find out seconds later that Mio brought it. Also, almost everything she does tends to backfire horribly for her.** Used literally in episode 7 of ''Strike Witches 2'' -- a Neuroi bug crawls into her butt crack, and when she pulls down her tights and panties Francesca shoots her in the rear with a high pressure firehose (using a scope from a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosin%E2%80%93Nagant Mosin-Nagant]] no less).* CharacterDevelopment: Probably the series' best example. She goes from a [[AlphaBitch snooty]], [[ItsAllAboutMe self-centered]] {{Yandere}} to a friendly, even humble person who runs an orphanage & a school. She never really gets over Mio, though.* ClingyJealousGirl: Holds Mio with the utmost of respect, and resents anyone getting too chummy with her ([[SuffersNewbiesPoorly especially Yoshika]] who, like Mio, is a native of [[strike:Japan]] the Fuso Empire).* CoolSword: Often seen with one in the promo art, and in ''Strike Witches 2'' it makes its appearance. A different rapier is used to destroy a golem.* FrenchJerk: She's from Gallia and can come off as a jerk towards everyone else.* HiddenHeartOfGold: There's a heart of gold in there somewhere, you would need a crowbar and heavy digging equipment to find it though.** And that kind and gentle big-sister hugging and playing with children in Episode 6 of ''Strike Witches 2'' can't be the same RichBitch that's mean to Yoshika can she? Oh you have got to be kidding!!** ''Strike Witches 2'' reveals she's practically penniless. All that huge hazard pay she's getting? All donated to charity. She also sold most of her family's heirlooms to raise money for the Gallia rebuilding effort.* LuminescentBlush: She has one whenever Mio is in any way involved, when she's outraged, and when she's embarrassed which is why there seems to be on permanently glued to her face. For example, see the picture.* {{Meganekko}}: Constantly wears glasses except in places where they would fog up.* {{Ojou}}: She definitely used to be high class and wealthy. She even does the laugh.* PettingZooPeople: Gains the features of a Chartreux when using her magic.* PsychoLesbian: Challenging a rookie to a duel with ''live ammunition'' over a crush is really really pushing it, even if the ammo was just used for intimidation.* RichBitch: Though it's less flaunting her wealth and more complaining about how unrefined her comrades (read: Yoshika) are.** {{Averted}} in season two, the third OVA & the film. She converted her extravagant manor into an orphanage, and is deeply involved with Gallian reconstruction efforts.* ShockAndAwe: This is her power. It messes up her hair so she doesn't use it often.* TookALevelInKindness: In ''TheMovie'', after Gallia is liberated, she runs an orphanage (which is also a school) [[ShipTease with Amelie]]. She's also very nice toward Yoshika and Shizuka.* {{Tsundere}}: She has her moments.* {{Yandere}}: Attached to Mio.!!Ensign Francesca Lucchini[[quoteright:330:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/bb07d8407efdb0ae27e1f0ff8f26f623.gif]]->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/ChiwaSaito (JP), Creator/TrinaNishimura (EN)-->"Lucchini always eats the things I cook with a smile on her face. Things like that makes me happy! But it feels like she's always sleeping in some odd place... is that really okay?" --YoshikaLucchini is a talented and cheerful witch from the Duchy of Romagna. Unlike most other members of the 501st her past isn't marred by tragedy, she joined the Strike Witches out of a sense of duty to ensure that no harm would ever come to her beloved Romagna. However for all her lofty ideals she's still twelve years old and often acts childish or self indulgent like a typical twelve year old. Her energetic personality masks the fact that she's quite lazy. She'll often spend time napping around the base only waking up to change where she naps. However in the air, she displays a passion and talent for flying that nobody in the 501st can match. Her striker unit is based on the FIAT G-55 Centauro and her weapon is the Breda-SAFAT Machine Gun 12.7 mm. She is named after the UsefulNotes/WorldWarII ace [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franco_Lucchini Franco Lucchini]].-----* BarrierWarrior: Takes this a step farther and literally fights people with her barriers. Her stacked barriers are almost unbreakable as well.* BigEater: Eats slightly more than the other witches and for her food is always a top priority.* ButtMonkey: She tends to be the one whom bad things happen to. In one episode she spends most of it running away from everybody. In another she accidentally breaks Shirley's Striker unit and receives a lump on the head when Minna finds out.* CatGirl: While there are others with the cat motif, she has the personality to match. This includes her habit of sleeping in high places.* ChildSoldier: She's twelve and has been serving for a while.%%* CuteLittleFangs* FastballSpecial: At the end of ''Strike Witches'', Shirley throws her. Also her signature move seems tailor made for this.* FearlessFool: She doesn't seem to fear anything (not even Shirley's driving) except Minna and Mio.* GenkiGirl: She's full of energy, jumps around a lot, and speaks in a sing-songy voice.* GirlishPigtails: She ties her hair into twin tails.* HeavySleeper: Although she takes cat naps, not even the roar of airplane engines can rouse her while she's asleep.* HypocriticalHumor: Makes fun of Perrine's boobs, despite being the flattest of the witches herself, which is nothing unusual, since she's also the youngest.* LastNameBasis: Oddly enough, practically no one ever calls her by her first name.* LovableSexManiac: She likes to grope the boobs of her teammates, sometimes as a greeting ritual, sometimes just fo' funzies....* PettingZooPeople: She gains features of the black panther whenever she uses magic.* RammingAlwaysWorks: Her signature move is to stack several shields together and ram the target.* SmallGirlBigGun: She's the smallest witch and she wields a gun meant for airplanes. Although its not that much bigger than the other girls' guns, the size difference is more pronounced.* TokenMiniMoe: She's also the youngest of the witches.!!Flight Lieutenant/Captain Charlotte E. Yeager ("Shirley")[[quoteright:330:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/2e063e0e9148cce6cef35429350a474a.gif]]->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/AmiKoshimizu (JP), Creator/JamieMarchi (EN)-->"Shirley is a really kind person! She seems kind of slack, but I think she actually really looks after everyone. She's bighearted and broad-minded... What? I'm not talking about her breasts! But... well... they sure did feel nice..." Shirley is a mechanical enthusiast from the United States of Liberion. She is a thrill seeking speedster and her goal is to break the sound barrier. Before the war, she raced motorbikes and set a land speed record. When she joined the 501st she modified her Striker unit to help her with her goal of breaking sound barrier. In addition to her obsession with speed she's also obsessed with cleanliness: even going so far as to have her personal bath shipped when she was transferred into the 501st. Her Striker Unit is based on the P-51 Mustang and her weapons of choice is the Browning Automatic Rifle M1918. She is named after American WWII ace [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Yeager Charles "Chuck" Yeager]].-----* AffectionateNickname: She is called Shirley by her teammates.* DangerDeadpan: She is modeled after Chuck Yeager, after all. She even breaks the sound barrier in episode 5 of ''Strike Witches''.* DrivesLikeCrazy: While not as destructive as most in the one scene she's shown driving, she drifts on mountainside dirt roads and leaps across chasms in a military supply truck. Francesca loves it, but Yoshika gets sick.* FearlessFool: Which is probably why she's paired with Lucchini so often. * FieryRedhead: She's strong, passionate, and outgoing, but she's only outspoken when dealing with certain people.* HotBlooded: She doesn't back down from any challenge even going so far as to charge a neuroi in an unarmed plane.* ParentalSubstitute: She's pretty much Luccini's mother.* TheRival: She started a rivalry with Trude before Yoshika arrived. * SuperSpeed: Her power lets her do anything faster. Her power plus the modifications she made to her striker unit allow her to break the sound barrier in flight.[[note]]In truth, Francesca made those modifications by accident when she tried to put it back together after breaking it.[[/note]]* PettingZooPeople: She takes on the features of a jack-rabbit; most likely a nod to her speed.** Also maybe because U.S.A. G.I.(Usagi) means rabbit/bunny in Japanese. Could also be a ShoutOut to Manga/CatShitOne.*** As mentioned below, [[FridgeBrilliance it could also be]] a reference to [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunny_Yeager Bunny]] Yeager.* ShoutOut: Other than the obvious one to Chuck Yeager, there's one to the photographer Bunny Yeager.** Also she says the P-51 Mustang, the fighter that her striker unit is based on, is her all purpose weapon platform of choice.* WrenchWench: Before joining the witches she worked on motorcycles and airplanes, consequentially her striker unit is heavily modified. Even after joining the witches she spends her spare time in the machine shop and making further modifications to her striker unit.!!Captain Erica Hartmann[[quoteright:330:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/chara04_1.gif]]->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/SakuraNogawa (JP), Creator/LuciChristian (EN)-->"I don't really understand Hartmann. Everyone says she's an excellent witch, and she is amazing even in small-scaled battles, but in her everyday life she is... how should I put it... umm... sloppy?" --YoshikaErica is one of the "Double Aces" from Karlsland, having the second highest kill score in the world at just over 200. However her skill in the air and on duty is in sharp contrast with her disorganized and careless nature when off duty. She is a close acquaintance of Gertrude and Minna having served with them long before the creation of the 501st although, unlike Minna and Gertrude, she spends most of her time sleeping and eating, only getting up to investigate oddities and fight neuroi. Her striker unit is based on the Messerschmitt [=Bf109G-6=] and her weapon is the [=MG42=]. She is named after WWII ace [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erich_Hartmann Erich Hartmann]], the highest scoring ace in history.-----* BlowYouAway: Her power lets her create a vortex of air when she does a barrel roll. She calls this ability ''Sturm'' and it's powerful enough to blow holes through Neuroi.* BunnyEarsLawyer: Even more so than the rest of the 501st.* [[SiblingYinYang Compatriot Yin Yang]]: Pretty much the complete opposite of Gertrude, to the latter's endless annoyance.-->'''Gertrude''': And you call yourself a Karlsland soldier?!* CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass: On the ground she's a lazy disorganized failure of a soldier. In the air she's skilled, disciplined, and one of the best aces in the world. Both are the real her but most people see the disorganized failure before they see the second greatest witch in the Karlsland air force.* DoABarrelRoll: Her power is an offensive barrel roll she calls "Sturm".* DumbBlond: Averted. The girl's smart enough to be one of the best fighters despite sleeping most of the time.* GenkiGirl: When she's awake, she's cheerful.* HistoricalInjoke: Her sister is named Ursula, the name of Erich Hartmann's wife.** Her striker unit has the black tulip pattern also present on Erich Hartmann's aircraft.** The hubbub over her stealing Lucchini's underwear is based on Erich Hartmann accidentally taking Hitler's hat.** Like Erica, Erich also had a problem with discipline.** Her hairstyle is based on Erich's nickname "Bubi" (Erica's hair is in the ''Bubi''schnitt hairstyle)* HeavySleeper: She seriously spends most of the series asleep, only appearing to investigate major disturbances and participate in battles. She even sleeps through an alarm clock and having books thrown at her.* HyperactiveMetabolism: In ''TheMovie'', this is the only possible explanation about how she's able to use her special attack, despite unable to even fly a moment ago.* ImpactSilhouette: When she uses Sturm to ram Neuroi, she leaves behind a perfectly circular hole.* JerkassBall: In the first episode of Operation Victory Arrow, she distrust the new military stuff of her twin sister, Ursula, for no reason. * MildlyMilitary: While the other girls are at least trying to act like soldiers, Erica doesn't. Interestingly enough her real life counterpart had disciplinary problems as well although nowhere near as bad as her.* NiceGirl: A cheerful, upbeat and friendly breath of fresh air who doesn't hold grudges and can get along with ''anybody.''* NotAMorningPerson: Friendlier than most though about staying asleep... though mention the possibility of having candy and she'll wake up ''instantaneously.''* PettingZooPeople: Takes on the features of a Dachshund when she uses magic. However unlike the other girls she doesn't grow animal ears, the tips of her hair turn black instead.* PowerFist: [[spoiler:In ''TheMovie'', this is how she obliterate the Neuroi attacking her when she's out of guns. It looks and acts like [[{{Manga/Naruto}} Chidori & Rasengan]]: she actually has to board the Neuroi and punch it.]]* RammingAlwaysWorks: Like Luccini she uses her magic to invoke this. Unlike Luccini she uses a vortex of wind for protection instead of a stack of shields.%% * {{Sleepyhead}}* SweetTooth: She wants sweets, they buy her an alarm clock instead.* TrashOfTheTitans: Especially in comparison to Gertrude's room, which is spotless and on the opposite side of their dorm.!!Captain Gertrude Barkhorn ("Trude")[[quoteright:330:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/9a8503d432c6eff5f764fe0aa346138f.gif]]->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/MieSonozaki (JP), Creator/StephanieSheh (EN)-->"It feels like Barkhorn is always mad at me too. But well, compared to her, I'm still just an inexperienced little duckling, so I guess it's only natural." --YoshikaBarkhorn is also one of the "Double Aces" of Karlsland. She holds the highest kill score over 250. She is disciplined and efficient: a very stereotypical German military personality. However to her friends Minna and Erica, whom she has known for a long time, she's slightly more open and friendly although she often yells at Erica for lacking discipline. She cares deeply about her little sister Chris, who was injured before ''Strike Witches'' in a Neuroi attack. Her striker unit is based on the Focke-Wulf [=Fw190D-9=] and her weapons are two [=MG42=] machine guns with dual drum magazines. She is named after WWII ace [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerhard_Barkhorn Gerhard Barkhorn]], the second highest scoring ace in history.-----* ActionGirl: Although every witch is technically one, her love of fighting coupled with her skill in the air means she takes the prize.* AffectionateNickname: She is called "Trude" by everyone around her.* BigSisterInstinct: [[spoiler:Towards Yoshika after she rescued her in episode 4 of ''Strike Witches''. The reason is because Yoshika looks like her sister, Chris]].* BloodKnight: Not only is she one of the best witches, she deeply enjoys her job.* BrokenBird: She is deeply affected by her sister's injury: At the beginning of the series, she keeps her distance from Yoshika because she resembles Chris. She comes out of it by the time episode 5 rolls around.* DeathSeeker: After Chris gets injured and Karlsland gets attacked, Barkhorn decides to go out in style fighting the Neuroi. In episode 4, Yoshika and Minna make her realize how stupid her actions are after Barkhorn gets shot down.* DualWielding: When she decides to use her guns as clubs instead of guns.* GunsAkimbo: Her normal battle loadout is two [=MG42=] machine guns.* HeroicBSOD: She goes through a long one after Chris was injured and Karlsland was destroyed.* ItsAllMyFault: Trude blames herself for not being able to protect her sister and her homeland, [[YouDidEverythingYouCould even knowing this wasn't her fault]]. This worsened when Yoshika joins the Strike Witches, since she looks like her sister, [[spoiler:leading to a HeroicBSOD and a DeathSeeker moment.]]* MyGreatestFailure: Not being able to rescue her sister, Chris, from a Neuroi attack in Karlsland.* NighInvulnerability: Half her power seems to be her ability to strengthen objects allowing her to use her machine guns as clubs and not be crushed by a giant steel girder.* OutOfCharacterMoment: Most of her dialogue in the dub really does not sound like a disciplined Karlsland soldier.* PettingZooPeople: She takes on the features of a German Wirehaired Pointer when she changes.* PistolWhipping: When she mixes it up toe to fin with the neuroi she sometimes uses her guns as clubs.* ProudWarriorRaceGuy: Or in her case, "Proud Warrior Race Lady". And therefore constantly exasperated by Erica's laid back and informal attitude, seeing them as "a disgrace to the Karsland military."* ReplacementGoldfish: Since Yoshika resembles her sister, she often treats Yoshika coldly because she doesn't want to see Yoshika hurt.%%* TheRival: of Shirley. * SpellMyNameWithAnS: Various sources render her name as "Gertrud".* SuperStrength: The other half of her power is strength exceeding the already boosted strength of most witches.* {{Tsundere}}: She becomes this after [[spoiler:Yoshika rescued her. She denies, but deeply care for Yoshika. Lampshaded by Erica several times.]]!! Flight Lieutenant Aleksandra Vladimirovna Litvyak ("Sanya")[[quoteright:330:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/bbc6b35256e36f22e4c1d62821474f5f.gif]]->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/MaiKadowaki (JP), Jennifer Forrester (EN)-->"Sanya is a really kind girl! She's a little shy and quiet, but she's good at singing, and I think it's really great how she always does her best for all of us during the nights!" --YoshikaAleksandra, or Sanya as she prefers to be called, is a shy Orussian witch in the 501st that often handles night patrol duties alone. Described as "nocturnal" she doesn't have a lot of contact with the other members of the 501st, but is essential for the unit's safety. Because of her lack of contact with the rest of the squad, she is only close to Eila and Erica although her compassionate and submissive personality means she's kind and accepting of everybody in the 501st. Sanya's father was an accomplished musician and taught Sanya how to play the piano and sing. He even wrote a song for her entitled 'Sanya's Song'. When the Neuroi invaded Orussia, Sanya was separated from her father but maintains hope that he's still alive in Orussia and someday they'll be reunited. To remind herself, she often hums the song her father composed for her. Unlike the other girls, most of whom wield machine guns, she uses a rocket launcher called the Fliegerhammer which is based on the Fliegerfaust, a contemporary German anti-aircraft rocket launcher and M202 FLASH. In season one her striker unit is based on the [=MiG60=] a fictional fighter combining features of the [=MiG-1=], [=MiG-3=], and [=Yak-1=]: in ''Strike Witches 2'' her striker unit is based on the [=Yak-9=]. She is named after WWII ace [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lydia_Litvyak Lydia Litvyak]], one of just two female aces in real life.-----* DistaffCounterpart: Averted, she is the only one not based on a male ace.* FriendlySniper: In essence. Her rocket launcher weapon means that she tends to attack from long range, which leads to:** ImprobableAimingSkills: Anyone familiar with the physics of flight or [[FirstPersonShooter sh]][[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 oo]][[{{VideoGame/Quake}} ters]] will tell you how difficult it is to hit a moving target with a slow moving projectile from long range.* EnemyDetectingRadar: This is her unique ability.* HeavySleeper: [[JustifiedTrope Justified]], considering she's up all night patrolling.* LonersAreFreaks: She's afraid that her isolation will make other people perceive her this way.* MacrossMissileMassacre: While she's limited to nine dumbfire rockets, she never seems to fire only one.** Until episode 11 of ''Strike Witches 2'' where she just fired one rocket and ''it created a domino effect'' on the Neuroi. She even lampshades it herself.* MissionControl: She can also use her power to broadcast information to witches (including spacial information and orders) as well as rebroadcast radio transmissions.%%* MoeCouplet: With Eila.* MundaneUtility: She uses her radar powers to listen to the radio at night.* NiceGirl: Gives even Yoshika a run for her money in the niceness department. She's a very generous and polite person.* TheLoad: During day missions she sometimes relies on Eila to move her around because she's practically dead on her feet.* TheQuietOne: She rarely talks, although she's quick to scold Eila when she's being too malicious.* ParentalAbandonment: She was separated from her father when the neuroi invaded.* PettingZooPeople: She gains the features of a black cat when she uses her magic.* RomanticTwoGirlFriendship: With Eila, if you don't consider it full-on LesYay.* SmallGirlBigGun: Her [=FliegerHummer=] is almost bigger than she is.* VaporWear: Averted. She is indeed wearing something underneath those black tights, as can be seen when she undresses to go to bed.!!Ensign/Flight Lieutenant Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen[[quoteright:330:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/cf05cdafd32e327de07738dbef282bc8.gif]]->'''Voiced by:''' Erika Nakai/Creator/AyuruOhashi (JP), Creator/CaitlinGlass (EN)-->"Eila is quite mysterious. But at least I've come to understand that she cares a lot about Sanya. Seems like she almost never has used her protective shield during battles since she can predict the enemy's attacks. According to herself, she does it without thinking, �by intuition�, but... Isn't it amazing?" -- YoshikaEila is the top ace of the Suomus witch corps where she held the rank of captain (the rank indicated by the three roses on her collar). She is an expert at reading people, allowing her to predict her companions' actions and outwit her enemies. Her ability to read people combined with her ability to see the future means that in the air she is nearly untouchable. She is so used to her mastery of evasion that she relies exclusively on dodging and has difficulty raising a shield. Her striker unit is based on the Messerschmitt [=Bf109G-2=] and her weapon of choice is the Suomi KP/31 Sub-Machine Gun. She is named after the Finnish WWII ace [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilmari_Juutilainen Eino Ilmari Juutilainen]] the highest scoring non-German ace in history.-----* ArrogantKungFuGuy: She's less extreme but relationships are definitely not her specialty. She just can't resist throwing insults into everything she says to anyone (except Sanya). ** Finns are stereotypically perceived as aloof and casually rude people by their neighbours, and Eila seems to follow those tropes pretty closely.* CantActPervertedTowardALoveInterest: In spite of her doing perverted things around her squad mates, she never does it towards Sanya.* ClingyJealousGirl: ''Very'' protective of Sanya.* CombatClairvoyance: She can see three seconds into the future and uses this to her advantage in combat.* DeclarationOfProtection: Gives a big one to Sanya in ''Strike Witches 2''.-->'''Eila''': I'M GOING TO PROTECT SANYAAA.* DeadpanSnarker: She gets a few moments of this in episode 6 of ''Strike Witches''.* DodgeTheBullet: As a part of training, she dodges live anti-tank rounds fired by a sniper.** Averted later that episode when Sanya angrily throws a pillow at her and she's too shocked to dodge it. * DudeShesLikeInAComa: In the episode 7 of second season [[spoiler: she tried to pull off Sanya's panties while she was sleeping, suspecting the bug neuroi was under her panties. Obviously Sanya wake up and do not enjoy it.]]* FragileSpeedster: The fact that she is rarely prepared to raise a shield means a stray Neuroi beam would toast her. Fortunately, she is ''really'' good at dodging.* [[HighSpeedMissileDodge High Speed Laser Dodge]]: She uses her ability to see several seconds into the future to dodge lasers.* [[HoistByHisOwnPetard Hoist By Her Own Petard]]: Her reliance on dodging backfires spectacularly in ''Strike Witches 2''.* ImprobableAimingSkills: Since she knows where the enemies will be and where her shots will go, she doesn't even have to look to hit with perfect accuracy.* LightningBruiser: Her abilities let her dodge every attack coming her way and hit the enemy with uncanny accuracy.* LittleBitBeastly: She takes on the features of a black fox when she uses magic.* LoveableSexManiac: She's almost as bad as Lucchini.-->'''Sanya:''' Eila is very dear to me. We�re always together... because that�s just the way it is. I didn�t even notice it until people around me told me. But I don�t like her habit of touching other girl�s bodies like she does! That�s not good, Eila! You never do those kinds of things to me... Why? Just blushing won�t help me understand...* MoeCouplet: With Sanya.* MysteriousWaif: Almost every character notes her odd behavior and mysterious air, even the ones that don't normally comment on character disposition. Also she has the least back story development of the entire cast, all we really know about her is that she's from Suomus and loves Sanya.* NotWhatItLooksLike: When she [[spoiler: pull off Sanya's panties while she is sleeping and Sanya wake up with an angry face.]]* PsychicPowers: Her power is the ability to see several seconds into the future, although her accuracy with Tarot cards is not nearly as good.* RomanticTwoGirlFriendship: With Sanya, if you don't consider it full-on LesYay.* SmugSuper: She's more than happy to rub the fact in that she doesn't need shields, which are critical to every other witch. * TarotMotifs: She keeps a tarot deck in one of her belt pouches and she occasionally reads people fortunes.* {{Tomboy}}: Aside from using the gender-neutral "watashi" to refer to herself, Ella uses exclusively ''masculine'' vocabularies and syntaxes in the Japanese version.* {{Tsundere}}: She often tries to pass off her presence at several engagements as just chance, much like a tsundere would her acts of kindness. No one buys it, though.** In the end of first season after the [[spoiler: disband of Strike witches, she tried to deny she returned to the base because Yoshika. Sanya revealed her true intentions.]]* WaifProphet: She's a mysterious little girl and her powers revolve around reading the future.* {{Wingman}}: In combat she takes this role more often than not.[[/folder]][[folder:502nd Joint Fighter Wing "Brave Witches"]]The 502nd squadron based in Petersburg, Orussia. They are nicknamed the "Breaker Witches" due to their penchant for damaging and destroying striker units.* CaptainCrash: They are infamous due of amount of Striker Units they have destroyed in action, though most of them can be attributed to the "Crusher Trio" of Krupinski, Kanno and Nipa.----!!Flight Lieutenant Hikari Karibuchi->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/AiKakuma (JP)* {{Expy}}: Of Yoshika, to the point where she was immediately nicknamed [[FanNickname Yoshika 2.0]] by fans* LittleSisterHeroine: Is Takami's younger sister and the protagonist of ''Brave Witches''!!Ensign/Flight Lieutenant Naoe Kanno ("Nao")->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/RieMurakawa (JP)* TheCameo: [[http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/strikewitches/images/e/e8/502cameo.png/revision/latest?cb=20130125013511 With Countess, Georgie, Rossmann, Moha-san and Rall]] in ''TheMovie'' %%* HotBlooded* InSeriesNickname: "Nao"* TheVoiceless: In ''TheMovie'' due to it being [[JustifiedTrope made long before she was cast]]!! Master Sergeant Nikka Edvardine Katajainen ("Nipa")->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/NatsumiTakamori (JP), Krystal [=LaPorte=] (EN)* ButtMonkey: Eila ''enjoys'' making a fool out of her, not to mention the fact that she tends to crash her Striker a lot, much to Sasha's dismay* TheCameo: An extended one in ''TheMovie'', if fact her and Sasha were the only ones in the 502nd who spoke, she also appeared in episode 3 of Operation Victory Arrow.* {{Foil}}: To both Eila ''AND'' Sasha* GoodThingYouCanHeal: On one hand, she is the unluckiest member of the team, constantly getting into crashes. On other hand, she has hyper regenerative abilities what allows her to walk almost any injury she receives no problem.* InSeriesNickname: Aside from "Nipa", she's also called "Jinxed" Katajainen and "Crasher O'Hare the Second", due to her rivaling Katharine O'Hare (of the 507th) in terms of crashing Striker Units* VitriolicBestBuds: Is this with Sasha and to a certain extent Eila!!Captain Aleksandra Ivanovna Pokryshkin ("Sasha")->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/YumiHara (JP), Creator/MonicaRial (EN)* TheCameo: An extended one in ''TheMovie'', if fact her and Nipa were the only ones in the 502nd who spoke, she also appeared in episode 3 of Operation Victory Arrow.%%* {{Foil}}: To both Nipa and the Countess* InSeriesNickname: "Sasha"* OneSteveLimit: Subverted, despite having different nicknames to differentiate them, she shares her full first name with fellow Orussian Witch, Sanya V. Litvyak.* {{Otaku}}: Is one for machines%%* VitriolicBestBuds: With Nipa* WrenchWench: Is rather skilled at mechanics!!Flight Lieutenant Waltrud Krupinski ("Countess")->'''Voiced by:''' Kayo Ishida (JP)* TheCameo: [[http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/strikewitches/images/e/e8/502cameo.png/revision/latest?cb=20130125013511 With Nao, Georgie, Rossmann, Moha-san and Rall]] in ''TheMovie''%%* {{Foil}}: To Sasha* HandsomeLech: Is as beautiful as she is lecherous %%* HardDrinkingPartyGirl* InSeriesNickname: "Countess"* LovableSexManiac: She's a bit of a womanizer* TheVoiceless: In ''TheMovie'' due to it being [[JustifiedTrope made long before she was cast]]!!Master Sergeant Edytha Rossmann ->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/HiromiIgarashi (JP)* TheCameo: [[http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/strikewitches/images/e/e8/502cameo.png/revision/latest?cb=20130125013511 With Nao, Countess, Georgie, Moha-san and Rall]] in TheMovie.* OlderThanHeLooks Even though she is the oldest member of the Brave Witches, she is one of shortest members of the team. That is because she became seriously ill in her youth, halting her growth.* TheVoiceless: In TheMovie due to it being [[JustifiedTrope made long before she was cast]].!!Captain/Major Gundula Rall->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/RinaSato (JP)* TheCameo: [[http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/strikewitches/images/e/e8/502cameo.png/revision/latest?cb=20130125013511 Nao, Countess, Georgie, Moha-san and Rossmann]] in ''TheMovie''.* HandicappedBadass: She was injured during the evacuation of Karlsland and even after medical treatment and rehabilitation, she needs to wear a magical corset to prevent old injuries from flaring up. Even so, she is humanity's 3rd greatest ace, just behind Barkhorn and Hartmann.* TheVoiceless: In ''TheMovie'' due to it being [[JustifiedTrope made long before she was cast]].!!Sergeant/Major Georgette Lemare ("Georgie")->'''Voiced by:''' Haruka Terui (JP)* BigEater: Due of her healing magic causing her metabolism into overdrive, she constantly needs to eat to keep herself in shape.* TheCameo: [[http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/strikewitches/images/e/e8/502cameo.png/revision/latest?cb=20130125013511 With Nao, Countess, Moha-san, Rossmann and Rall]] in ''TheMovie'' * InSeriesNickname: "Georgie"* TheVoiceless: In ''TheMovie'' due to it being [[JustifiedTrope made long before she was cast]]!!Ensign Sadako Shimohara ("Moha-san")->'''Voiced by:''' Mirei Mizutani (JP)* TheCameo: [[http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/strikewitches/images/e/e8/502cameo.png/revision/latest?cb=20130125013511 With Nao, Countess, Georgie, Rossmann and Rall]] in ''TheMovie'' * InSeriesNickname: "Moha-san"* TheVoiceless: In ''TheMovie'' due to it being [[JustifiedTrope made long before she was cast]][[/folder]][[folder:Other Witches]] !!Flight Lieutenant Junko Takei[[quoteright:300:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/93416_5694.jpg]]->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/MasumiAsano (JP), Creator/KaraEdwards (EN)Junko is originally from Fuso Imperial Navy and now is the commander of 504th JFW. She is an old friend of Sakamoto and fought alongside when they were stationed in Libau together. Takei, Sakamoto, and Yoshiko Nishizawa were called "Three crows of Libau" for their outstanding performance in Libau. Her special ability allows her to raise her comrades' morale. She also is the protagonist of Nintendo DS game and one of the main characters in Maidens of the Heavens. In the anime, she appears as the commander of 504th JFW in episodes 1, 3, and 12 of ''Strike Witches 2''.----!!Captain Hanna-Justina Marseille[[quoteright:300:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/HJM_5779.jpg]]->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/ShizukaIto (JP), Creator/ColleenClinkenbeard (EN)Marseille, also known as "Star of Africa", is yet another super ace from Karlsland. Originally from Karlsland Afrika Corps, she now belongs to the "Afrika" Joint Fighter Wing, which was practically organized just for her. She has incredible combat skill which is said to be one of the best in Allied Forces, matching that of Erika. Though her score is only up to 200 kills, Neurois in Africa are much larger than the Europe, making this score worth three times as much. Marseille is originally from semi-official Doujinshi series "Afrika" which, as the name suggests, focuses on North African Campaign of the Strike Witches Universe. She also makes an appearance in episode 10 of ''Strike Witches 2''.----* [[ACupAngst C-Cup Angst]]: Her breasts are big, but she is envious of Charlotte's, who're even bigger.* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: She is very arrogant and thinks she is the best witch of the world, but has a good heart and care for others.* TheRival: She sees Erika as her only rival, while Erika couldn't care less.* SmugSuper: She's one of the top aces in the world, and [[{{Jerkass}} kind of an ass about it]].!!Sergeant Shizuka Hattori->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/AyaUchida (JP), Creator/CristinaValenzuela (EN)Shizuka is a newer member of the Witches who idolizes Yoshika. Without much knowledge of war, she sticks strictly to the rules due to her being raised by a military family. She is given the role of accompanying Yoshika in her journey through Europe, but is very shocked and dismayed at Yoshika's demeanor which seemingly is disgraceful for her rank. This comes to a head when she disproves even of Yoshika's [[ChronicHeroSyndrome desire to help everyone she can]]. Over the course of the film, she mellows out considerably when she meets the rest of the 501st. Her ace archetype is Kazushi Uto.----* ApologizesALot: Does this to Yoshika initially, and again at Perrine's chateau.* DefrostingIceQueen: Upon meeting Yoshika, she is shocked by her idol's [[ScrewTheRulesImDoingWhatsRight disregard for military rules]], as well as her un-officer-like behavior (read: [[WhatDoYouMeanItsNotHeinous cooking dinner, swabbing the deck]]). Over the course of the film, Shizuka meets the rest of the 501st and is convinced to lighten up.* FanGirl: She is a fan of the 501st witches, but especially Yoshika.* LethalChef: Shizuka's first attempt at cooking miso soup didn't go that well in Gallia.* LittleBitBeastly: Takes the ears and tail of a Japanese wolf dog when using magic.* MilitaryBrat: Shizuka's family served in the Fuso military.* NewMeat: In her first year at the Fuso Naval Academy. Her first combat sortie consists of engaging a Neuroi alone during the second half of the film. She does remarkably well until she gets shot down.!!Takami Karibuchi->'''Voiced by:''' Rie Suegara (JP)[[/folder]][[folder:Antagonists]] !!The NeuroiA mysterious alien force that arrived from space one day and started wrecking havoc. Their goals are unknown.----%%* AlienInvaders * AttackItsWeakPoint: Every non-drone Neuroi has a core. If the core is destroyed, so is the main body and all drones created by the Neuroi.* BeamSpam: Most of the time, large-scale Neuroi attack by firing laser barrages, with occasionally focusing their firepower for a single, powerful laser.* CuteMonsterGirl: The Neuroi Girls near the end of ''Strike Witches'' and the beginning of ''Strike Witches 2'' are [[FetishFuel really attractive to some people.]] Too bad the two that show up [[BeamSpam get]] [[DeathFromAbove blasted]] [[DroppedABridgeOnHim unceremoniously]] [[ThereIsNoKillLikeAnOverkill with extreme prejudice.]]* HighTechHexagons: Even though they are based on time appropriate vehicles for the most part, the hexagonal structure they have make them look futuristic. And the fact that they can shoot lasers from them doesn't hurt.* MechanicalLifeforms: The Neuroi are vaguely mechanical, and mostly use forms based on vehicles and such, with some exceptions.* SealedEvilInACan: The first known Neuroi what invaded the Earth were sealed beneath a Egyptian city. While even knowing about the existence of the seal would break it, it was only broken during the Second Neuroi War.* StarfishAliens: They feed on the land's soil for energy, and even though they are MechanicalLifeforms, they show little to none mechanical structure from the inside. Some pictures in the film seem to indicate that Neuroi used to take animalistic appearances like those resembling [[Myth/ClassicalMythology Hydra]], {{Orochi}}, [[{{Youkai}} Tsuchigumo]] and dragons. !!General Trevor Maloney-> '''Voiced by:''' Creator/Yosuke Akimbo (JP), Cole Brown (EN)Maloney is a general who serves in the Britannian RAF. He was well against the Witch program since it was created by his political rival. He's also the commander of the 1st Assault Unit codenamed "Warlock" and funded an advanced project to render the Witches obsolete.----* AscendedExtra: [[spoiler: Is a playable character in the ShootEmUp doujin, ''flying'' the Warlock.]]* {{Expy}}: He's based on Trafford Leigh-Mallory.%%* GeneralRipper* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: [[spoiler:After ''Strike Witches'', Maloney was never seen or mentioned again]]. [[/folder]][[folder:Other Characters]] !! Ursula Hartmann->'''Voiced by''': Creator/SakuraNogawa (JP), Creator/LuciChristian (EN)Erica Hartmann's identical twin sister. A brillant engineer who designes and build strike units, including a powerful jet striker prototype used by Gertrud Barkhorn. She is introduced at the end of episode 4 of ''Strike Witches 2'', where she offers the 501st a sack of potatoes as an apology for the super jet striker unit being unstable. Formerly a member of the 507JFW, AKA the Suomus Misfits Squadron.----* DistaffCounterpart: Averted, as she is based on the wife of Erich Hartmann.* {{Meganekko}}: One of her features that distinguishes her from her sister.* MadeOfExplodium: Some of the things she builds tend to blow up, as shown at the end of ''Strike Witches 2'' (may also explain why the jet striker prototype she built for Gertrud eventually self destructed).* NumericalThemeNaming: Hilariously played with when some of the protagonists first meet her and call her "Erica #2" not knowing she is Erica's sister.!! The BearsA bear cub and its mom, they appear in the first episodes of seasons one and two, as well as the first half of the film. They're bears. Also they're the only reoccurring non-witch non-antagonist characters.----%%* BearsAreBadNews: In the first season.%%* BearyFunny: In the second season.* BrickJoke: The bear cub is all grown up in TheMovie and scares poor Micchan... initially.[[/folder]]----


text: Can anyone give me some insights to Scair structures inflatable maze or chamber? Will these units deflate rapidly if slashed? Are there baffles inside to prevent that kind of human trap? What if it gets unplugged while people are inside. How is the quality overall? If used inside can the chamber roof be removed to permit sprinklers to work inside it or do you have to cut it out. Can the maze be altered to accomodate a large space for a dislay? Thanx Dave


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Outside, which I think I must play more often than Scary Monsters (the next possible contender). I can sit through Outside surprisingly easily, given its length and my attention span which these daysSweetness, sweetness I was only joking when I said I'd like to smash every tooth in your head . . .
The most recent album I listened to was Hunky Dory... and I mean the first time in ages (to seduce a lady). I was really impressed by it (the album) ... I may have to investigate more fully again. I forgot how nice it is putting time aside to listen to an album. Then shag.
I like most of Heathen but I don't think it's 90 percent of the album. I guess it's Scary Monsters. I liked most of it right away and I still feel that way.
1. Outside. Segues 'n' all.God's footballer hears the voices of angelsAbove the choir at Molineux
I'd go with Heathen, i remember being in my student flat, listening to it on my CD player and afterwards quitely saying "wow" to myself. Still love it now.Its about time I had a signatureThe Thin White Duke: David Bowie Tribute Band
I will have to go with Earthling. There's one song don't entirely like (Looking for Satellites), but there are parts in it that I enjoy so the final balance tips over 90%.With Hours I only like about 50%, with Heathen there are the covers and Slip Away that let's the album down... and I won't even mention Reality."If one of us dies, I'd be the one to inherit your money."- Mrs. K on the function of marriage
All Nature_Boy says, minus the student bit.And I want to believe that a light's shining through somehow
reality bites, but there's nothing i don't like on heathen
Going back, Low is the first one i find answers this question.
That's easy - Reality. Or is that including reissues?


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Hypertension: An Atlas of Investigation and Management
- November 2008
- 144 Pages
- Clinical Publishing
This is the first volume of a new series of titles, each of which provides readers with a concise and carefully-structured pictorial reference to the clinical manifestations of disease and the means by which the diagnosis may be confirmed. In this volume the author begins by reviewing the basics of blood pressure measurement, clinical examination and assessment of risk factors, before moving on to review in turn the mechanisms that underlie the several different forms of hypertension, and the investigations which are appropriate to making a correct diagnosis in each case. The numerous clinical photographs are supported by a concise, highly-structured text that highlights characteristic presenting signs, tests by which diagnoses may be confirmed and differentials excluded. Flowcharts, checklists and algorithms are used throughout to summarise key facts, and present the reader with a rapid reference to the diagnostic process. Tables summarising key data are also included, and all these features combine to provide a uniquely accessible reference to this most challenging disease.
- Illustrates the essential pathophysiology and clinical data needed to manage hypertension in primary care
- Assists visual investigation of signs and symptoms
- Ready to-use-information in an easily accessible format
- Specialists in hypertension, cardiology and internal medicine
- Doctors in training
Preface and a brief apologia
1. Pathophysiology: disease mechanisms
2. Evaluation of the patient
3. Clinical pharmacology of antihypertensive agents
4. Uncomplicated essential hypertension
5. The heart in hypertension
6. The kidney in hypertension
7. Renal arterial disease
8. Concluding comments
- ED Frohlich, HO Ventura, Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation, New Orleans, USA


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As of Sept. 1, there were 988 million bushels of corn in storage, according to the quarterly Grain Stocks report released today by the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
By Sept. 1, there were 314 million bushels of corn stored on U.S. farms, down slightly from September 2011. There was a significant decrease in off-farm corn stock. On Sept. 1, off-farm storage facilities held 675 million bushels of corn, down 17 percent from the prior year. The U.S. corn disappearance totaled 2.16 billion bushels during the summer of 2012, down from the disappearance of 2.54 billion bushels during the same time period last year.
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2009 promises to be a very interesting year for India cinema.
The success of Luck By Chance, DevD – who would have thought the move would have been a hit in mainstream cinema? – and a string of forthcoming movies that blur the line between alternate and mainstream cinema augurs well for us.
Like a friend of mine puts it, "It's like having a choice of Clarins, L'Oreal, and Biotique instead of just Lakme, Boroline, or Vicco Turmeric."
Take a look at the sheer variety in the 2009 releases, in no particular order, and tell me you are not excited; that is if you love the movies.
UPDATE: In December 2009, we will also get to see the Amitabh Bachchan-Abhishek Bachchan starrer, Paa, directed by R. Balakrishnan.
The movie revolves around a 13-year-old boy Auro (played by Amitabh Bachchan) who suffers from Progeria, a disease that causes progressive, accelerated ageing.
1. Kaminey
Directed by Vishal Bharadwaj (Maqbool, Blue Umbrella, Omkara), the movie stars Shahid Kapur in a double role, Priyanka Chopra, and Amole Gupte. Kaminey is about identical twins born in unfortunate circumstances who go separate ways to find their place in life. Kaminey will be released on June 5, 2009, after the IPL is over on May 29, 2009.
2. Wake Up Sid
Produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and directed by Ayaan Mukherjee, the movie stars Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher, Konkona Sen Sharma, Ranbir Kapoor, and Rahul Khaana. Wake up Sid is about a urban kid, Sid (Ranbir Kapoor), who falls in love with an older (and plain) woman, a writer. The movie is slated to release in April 2009.
3. Aa dekhen Zara
Aa Dekhen Zara is a fast paced thriller about an out-of-work photographer, Ray Acharya. Ray inherits a special camera from his grandfather that simultaneously launches him into the big league and hidden dangers. The movie stars Neil Nitin Mukesh, Bipasha Basu, Rahul Dev, and Sophie Chaudhry.
Aa Dekhen Zara is directed by Jehangir Surti. The movie will be released on March 27, 2009.
4. Dhobi Ghaat
Dhobi Ghaat is the directorial debut of Kiran Rao, Aamir Khan's wife. The movie has been produced under the Aamir Khan Productions banner. Dhobi Ghat stars Prateik Babbar, in the lead role of a dhobi, and Aamir Khan as a painter who works in a studio apartment in Bhendi Bazaar, in Mumbai.
5. London Dreams
Vipul Shah's London Dreams is a multi-starrer with Ajay Devgan, Salman Khan, Asin, and Rannvijay Singh (MTV Roadies). London Dreams, written and directed by Vipul Shah, will be released in August 2009.
6. New York
A Yash Raj production, directed by Kabir Khan, this thriller stars Neil Nitin Mukesh, John Abraham, Irrfan Khan, and Katrina Kaif. The movie deals with the impact of international terrorism, and will be released on March 27, 2009.
A supernatural thriller 13B, produced by BIG pictures, stars R. Madhavan and Neetu Chandra. The movie is directed by Vikram Kumar and is about a young couple and their family who move into a new apartment 13B. The family gets hooked to a TV program and pretty soon the events that happen on TV start happening to the family.
8. My Name is Khan
My Name is Khan, produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and Shahrukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment, is another movie set against the backdrop of international terrorism. The movie stars Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, and Jimmy Shergill.
The movie is about a Muslim guy who suffers from Asperger Syndrome. His impaired social behavior arouses suspicion among airport authorities, who detain him for questioning. The movie will be released in December 2009.
9. Delhi Belly
Aamir Khan Productions' Delhi Belly stars Imran Khan, Shenaz Treasurywala, and stand-up comic Vir Das. The release date of the movie is as yet unknown, and so is the story. Knowing Aamir's penchant for throwing out those who reveal details of his movies on their ears, no one's talking.
10. Sikander
Produced by BIG pictures, Sikandar is a suspense thriller, starring Parzaan Dastur (Parzania) and Ayesha Kapoor (Black). Directed by Piyush Jha, the movie revolves around the life of a young boy who lives in Kashmir. The movie also stars Madhavan and Sanjay Suri. Sikandar will be released in March 2009.
11. Tera Kya Hoga Johnny
Directed by Sudhir Mishra, Tera Kya Hoga Johnny stars Sikandar Agarwal, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Soha Ali Khan, Karan Nath, Kay Kay Menon, Shahana Goswami, Anurag Kashyap, and Aditya Bhattacharya.
Tera Kya Hoga Johnny is a gritty tale of a young boy Johnn, a tea vendor on the streets of Mumbai, who lights up the lives of people around him.
And, no, Neil Nitin Mukesh does not play Johnny in the movie. Sikander Agarwal plays the young boy Johnny. Neil Nitin Mukesh plays Parvez who wants to make a quick buck and get back his girlfriend, married to a corrupt cop (Kay Kay Menon.)
The movie will be released in April 2009.
12. Love Aaj Kal
Saif Ali Khan's home production, Love Aaj Kal, stars Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rahul Khanna, and Rishi Kapoor. The movie, directed by Imtiaz Ali, will be released in June 2009.
13. Happy New Year
Farah Khan's next flick after the blockbuster, Om Shanti Om, will star Shahrukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan. The movie was supposed to be released in 2009 but with Shahrukh Khan's shoulder injury, it is not likely that the movie will be released this year.
14. Kambhakt Ishq aka Incredible Love
Sajid Nadiadwala's Kambakht Ishq stars Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Beyonce, Denise Richards, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, and Brandon Routh. The movie has been written by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by Sabir Khan. Kambhakt Ishq is the story of a successful Indian stuntsman and his adventures in Hollywood.
Kambakht Ishq will be released on May 29, 2009.
15. 3 Idiots
Rajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots is based on Chetan Bhagat's 5 Point Someone – What not to do at IIT. The movie is about three IIT students who find it difficult to cope with a difficult grade system at IIT.
Produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra the movie stars Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Boman Irani, Kareena Kapoor, and Mona Singh.
3 Idiots will be released on December 25, 2009.
16. Raavan
Mani Ratnam's Raavan, starring Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Vikram, Govinda, Manisha Koirala, Ravi Kissen, and Tejaswini Kolhapure, is also set for a 2009 release. Raavan is a modern-day interpretation of the epic Ramayana.
Reports say that Abhishek Bachchan plays the contemporary version of Raavan, Aishwarya the role of Seeta, and Vikram the role of Ram.
17. Gulaal
Directed by Anurag Kashyap, Gulaal is a political thriller starring Kay Kay Menon, Deepak Dobriyal, Mahi Gill, Raja Chaudhary, Piyush Mishra, Abhimanyu Shekhar Singh, Ayesha Mohan, and Jesse Randhawa.
The movie will be released on March 13, 2009.
18. Little Zizou
Little Zizou is a touching comedy directed by Sooni Taraporewala, writer of Salaam Bombay!, Mississippi Masala, and screenwriter of The Namesake.
The movie based in the Parsi community of Mumbai is the story of a motherless boy, Xerxes, called Zizou, who is crazy about football and only wants Zinedine Zidane (Zizou) to come to Mumbai. Xerxes belongs to the Khodaiji family, which is at loggerheads with the Presswala family. The movie tells the story of the two families and how they sort their differences.
Little Zizou will be released on March 18, 2008.
19. Kites
Kites starring Hrithik Roshan, Kangana Ranaut, and international model-actress, Barbara Mori, is directed by Anurag Basu and produced by Rakesh Roshan,
A dance-based movie, Kites is about a lovable con artist who plays fast and loose with two women, Kangana Ranaut and Barbara Mori, a salsa teacher. Kites is a bi-lingual flick. Reports say it will be a 2009 Diwali release.
Kites also stars Nick Brown and Kabir Bedi.
20. Hisss
Another much-awaited movie of 2009 is Hisss starring Mallika Sherawat and Irrfan Khan. The movie is directed by Jennifer Lync (Boxing Helena).
Hisss is the story of a a vengeful snakewoman who goes in search of her mate, who has been captured from the jungle by an American, George States.
21. Agyaat – The Unknown
Directed by Ram Gopal Varma and produced by UTV Movies, Agyaat – The Unknown is the story of a film unit that is haunted by an unknown entity that takes them out one by one.
22. Straight – Ek Tedhi Medhi Love Story
Directed by Parvathy Balgopalan, Straight – Ek Tedi Medi Love Story stars Vinay Pathak, Gul Panag, Siddharth Makkar, Achla Sachdev, Daman Baggan, Ketaki Dave, Anuj Chaudhary, and Rasik Dave.
The movie about Pinu (Vinay Pathak) who runs a restaurant in London. Shy and introverted, Pinu, is besetted with fears of being gay.
23. Firaaq
Directed and written by Nandita Das, Firaaq explores the aftermath of the 2002 Gujarat riots in terms of the devastating effects it has on people, their inter-relationships, inner conflicts, and moral dilemmas.
24. Videsh
Videsh, written and directed by Deepa Mehta, stars Preity Zinta and Vansh Bharadwaj. The film revolves around a young girl, Chand (Zinta) who moves to Canada after getting married to an Indo-Canadian, Rocky (Bharadwaj). Isolated in a strange land, and battered by her husband, Chand retreats into a fantasy world.


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On Wednesday's episode of�The Talk,�Julie Chen�introduced several new twists for the upcoming season of�Big Brother, one of which will allow fans to have a key role in the game's outcome.
In Season 16, two houseguests will be named "Head of Household" each week, meaning they will be responsible for nominating two other houseguests to get evicted this week. However, this season, the Heads of Household will not be automatically safe for the week.
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Other new twists include "Team America," an interactive element that will allow fans to "significantly influence the game from home," as well as "Battle of the Block," a new high-stakes competition that will result in dramatic power shifts in the house each week.
For the 16th season, which will be shown in high-definition for the first time in the show's history, the contestants will live in an urban tree house-themed house.
Big Brother�returns with a two-night premiere on�Wednesday, June 25�at 8/7c and Thursday, June 26 at 9/8c on CBS. Will you watch?
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Anime Ramen Fighter Miki
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Summary:Miki Onimaru is a poster girl that works at her mother's Chinese ramen restaurant. She appears to be a normal girl, but she can become very violent if provoked. She picks a fight with her mother and accquaintances as a result on an almost daily basis, causing a series of troubling mishaps in their otherwise normal lives. More
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Pentagon Cuts Furlough Days to 6 From 11
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel said Tuesday that civilian employees will be furloughed for a total of six days, down from 11, through September.
In announcing the reduction, Mr. Hagel credited a recently policy change that let the military tap previously restricted funds to cover day-to-day operations, and he pointed to lower-than-expected costs related to transporting equipment out of Afghanistan. The furloughs are the result of across-the-board spending cuts known as sequestration.
The announcement affects some 650,000 Department of Defense employees who at one point faced as many as 22 furlough days due to budget cuts.
The American Federation of Government Employees applauded the announcement.
"AFGE has argued from the start that the Department of Defense furloughs were always the worst possible way for the department to absorb sequestration's cuts," President J. David Cox Sr. said in a written statement Tuesday. "The secretary's announcement suggests that he has finally realized that furloughs are costly in terms of dollars, readiness, and morale."
The series of automatic government spending cuts known as sequestration have been in place since March and caused more than $30 billion of shortfalls in the military's budget, according to a press release from Mr. Hagel.


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NEW DELHI: Storage solutions major Western Digital (WD) today launched a series of personal cloud storage solutions, My Cloud, allowing users to organise, centralise and secure digital content from computers and mobile devices.
Besides, consumers can access their stored files from any device, from anywhere in the world.
WD has priced My Cloud at Rs 10,999 for 2 TB, Rs 12,999 for 3 TB and Rs 14,999 for 4 TB and is currently available at Reliance Digital and Croma apart from resellers and channel partners across India.