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I Need More Female Friends
Personal Stories, Advice, and Support 453 People
Me TooI would love to meet a couple cool chicks. I am a self employed entreperenour so I have a fair amount of time on my hands. Married? Yes. But i need a small group of girls that want to go out to eat, drink, coffee or tea, a club maybe? or maybe a dive bar. I am down for wahetver...
cuchic 31-35, F 0 Nov 27, 2010
It Used To Be Only Female FriendsI used not to have any friends BUT females! Recently I have changed a lot which made me get less connected to all my friends because I felt they no longer understand me and that they have completely different interests from me, I got away from all of them and it wasn't an easy...
MissGaga 22-25, F 1 Oct 23, 2012
well more friends in general,im not very outgoing and to be honest people annoy me, but im getting tired of sitting on my own and doing nothing
Idioticnerd 13-15, M 0 Feb 27
Envious Of 'sister Wives'-lol!So....i really don't have any desire to share my husband but i see these women with a very close relationship and I'm so envious! Why can't i find women who can interact like that. I have 5 sisters and none of us are close--it has always been a very dysfunctional family and so i...
nrwn78 31-35 0 May 29, 2012
Literally I have too many boy friends,I need friends who are girls haha
Smexyshannonxo 18-21, F 3 Responses 6 Aug 9, 2014
It's so hard to make actual friends these days.There's always acquaintances and friends of friends but no real true friends. Everyone is too busy with their own lives. I need some gal pals.
What's There To Say?These days of political correctness has led the Male in the USA into a limbo in the relationship department. I started dating again after my marriage went south 8 years ago and I feel like "I'm" not really in the marketplace. I'm happy, loyal. honest, NEVER cheated on a lover or...
Looking For A Female Friend.I'm looking for a female friend for chat, text, IM, Kik, Twitter, Facebook. Someone who wants to be friends and has time to be a friend. Someone interested in being really good, close friends. I promise you two things, 1) I am unlike any guy you'll ever talk to and 2)I won't ever...
thebrianmo 36-40, M 1 Nov 28, 2012
I need more female friends.Would like to have a female friend to talk with. Send me a message if you have the same problem haha. :)
ashleygoulet88 26-30, F 1 Feb 22, 2014
I need female friends.I'm new and don't want to start off on here as a sausage fest. Besides women have the good experiences and are good talkers.
Cameron82 22-25, M 1 Response 1 Jun 27, 2014
I don't have many friendsand as I'm getting older everyone else already has their own friends and groups, I just want someone who is loyal and always there for me! Someone to have girly talks with!
LJane24 16-17, F 1 Response 0 Nov 16, 2014
I Used ToI don't know why but I don't have very many friends that i can talk to. I used to have girlfriends i could confide in while i was in school. but i lost touch with all of them when i stopped seeing them regularly. Same goes for the people i work with at the various jobs i have...
violet1698 31-35, F 2 Responses 1 Feb 27, 2013
I have a small go-to group of best friendsthat enjoy a lot of the same things as i do, soccer, playing guitar, hiking, camping, reading, anime, and a bunch of other stuff. This group is mainly composed of male friends. I would like to find more female friends with these interests (and other interests to expose me to as...
kchondo90 22-25, M 0 Jul 17, 2014
Hihow are you today im look for a friend to talk to & who live JACKSONVILLE AR
roselundstrom98 26-30 1 Response 0 Apr 21, 2012
Need female friends ,yall dudes only concerned with sex
WilddBlaccBerry 22-25, F 3 Responses 3 Dec 31, 2014
Need Some Girl Chat !Guys, I love you, and I am overwhelmed by the number of you that have friended me on here, but I need some other girls to talk to ! I have started to try and add some other girls that I have found interesting, but if any of ya'll want, please feel free to add me as well !
MizzKnight 26-30, F 3 Responses 0 Mar 11, 2013
Girls Are Grrrrrrrreat!I wish I had 2 or 3 close (girl) friends that I could just hang around and be myself with :( I miss having honest, loving and fun friendships!! If someone asks me what I want for my birthday, my answer will be for God to send me a true friend.
notjustamom30 31-35, F 2 Responses 1 Jun 24, 2010
Friend Me?I feel like a cactus asking for a hug.
AHumanBeing4You 22-25, M 2 Responses 2 Aug 10, 2013
Miss the Female InsightI have two close female friends - that I share 'SOME' of the stuff in my life with.... but some of the more embarrassing stuff? I have shared with a close male friend - not female. I think I shy away from females because I am afraid of being...
MizzBlue72 36-40, F 3 Responses 0 Jun 18, 2009
I have a boyfriend who I lovebut sometimes I need a girl to talk to, you know? I need girl talk and girl time, I have sisters but they have their own lives and group of friends. I have girls I know but it never develops into a close friendship. Plus its so hard to find good female friends because they...
Nuncie88 26-30, F 1 Response 4 May 16, 2014
Most of my friends have always been female.When I was in grade school my friends were all the girls in the neighborhood. When we got into puberty the mothers in the neighborhood got together and decided I would not be able to be friends and hang around with their daughters anymore...what an emotional blow that was! I was...
bornfem 56-60 1 Response 2 Jun 18, 2014
I Do Too!So Honesty first, If you haven't seen me around, Yes, I'm transgender. This means, I identify far more with my female side and deplore most of the guys in my life. They just don't get me, and I certainly don't get them. I am also in a very committed relationship with no desire to...
MrsJoanieBNH 56-60, T 4 Responses 1 Feb 26, 2012
Wouldn't Mind Meeting A Few Cool Chicks :d For FriendshipI begin with saying i do have a few female friends who i see from time to time, but i would love have some female friends who i can do 'girly' things with such as have girls nights in and nights out. I be honest and say I'm not a huge fan of girls as often they can be rather...
MizPurdy 22-25, F 0 Oct 15, 2012
Ineed More Female Friends!!!!you see, i have always been a quiet and shy kind of guy, and have always found it difficult to interact with women, although i love them!!!! whenever a woman shows an interest in me, i struggle to make eye contact, and i sometimes go a bit red in the face and just smile!!! but...
cowshed123 31-35, M 5 Responses 1 Feb 5, 2009
I need more (cis) female friendsthat are open minded about gender fluid people. I want to be able to talk to ladies as though im one of them instead of being looked down upon like some sort of perverted fake.
beenbad 41-45, T 1 Response 2 Aug 3, 2014
Yes, I Am Needing Feminine Tuition About My Own Gender...I'm such a masculine tilted woman in my head, so I'd like non-image obsessed women to talk to and share life stories with. No totally conservative types, please.
TheWomanWhoDid 36-40 2 Responses 2 Jan 18, 2013
Well I Am A Married Girly Girl CrossdresserMy wife loves it but I need more girlfriends I can be girly with lol thanks y'all :)
Breegirlygirl 22-25, T 0 Dec 2, 2012
Hi Ladies.Well in short, I'm looking for some female friends. Not for sex, not to ever meet in real life just someone to talk to on EP. And yes I'm a guy. My reason for this is because I have bad luck with girls in real life. I've never had a girlfriend. And so I would just like the chance...
Sangblade 18-21, M 1 Response 1 May 30, 2012
JillianLovelace 18-21, F 1 Response 1 Nov 3, 2014
Seriously, I NEED more awesome females in myworld. I love my guy friends, fine, but it's really not the same as having female friends and it's been getting lonely. I don't even know where to meet girls as most of my hobbies are male-dominated interests (IT, drums, video games, comics, sci-fi) so I'm just always...
EngulfingBreeze 22-25, F 2 Responses 3 Apr 16, 2014
I Want More Female FriendsI dont really have alot anymore only 1 i talk to on a regular basis and she lives in OK now. Im a really good friend i like make up,nails,girly stuff,shopping, all kinds of music,comp games,movies-drama,comedy,romance. 80 & 90s sitcoms and other stuff message me if you wanna be...
Uniqueen 22-25, F 3 Responses 0 Apr 29, 2013
Female FriendsI only have a couple of tight female friends but even they are too busy. I work full time and they do too. So by the time we get home from work, do family and wife stuff, there's not a lot of time to do female girly fun stuff like shopping, coffee or whatever else. I have...
roobiosc 31-35, F 1 Response 2 Jun 18, 2009
I Need To Find Friends!!!I am so weak and vulnerable because I don't have girlfriends to stand by my side. I always use to feel that I should only have meaningful friends, but I really feel the need to be protect by other women and I feel like I might even hurt myself for it.
ResidentGoddessAstraea 18-21 1 Response 1 Jan 27, 2013
Other Introvert Females?I had lots of girlfriends in high school, and socializing wasn't a problem for me then. Since then, however, I can't seem to make new girlfriends, and keep them. I'm 28. I'm happily engaged with two beautiful children, I have a great job and get along with my co-workers, ONE...
Gathering Of The GirlsWhat I miss most about my past years is the gathering of the girls. All of us girls would get together at one of our homes, wine, food, gossip and sometimes a "toy" party. We'd sit out on the back porch or if it was rainy we'd sit in the living room or around the kitchen while...
fiveminutestillbedtime 31-35, F 1 Response 0 Aug 15, 2010
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80% of my friends are girls lol I NEED MORE GUY FRIENDS!!! (help) lol ??
Dent15 13-15, M 1 Response 3 6 days ago
Any takers? Guys 18+ I'm 17 female
Hockeyloverforever 16-17, F 0 6 days ago
I seriously need to find some gay friends to talk to. I very recently decided to become an openly gay male but due to the fact that I haven't had friends in over 5 years and never...
DarkPhoenix1985 26-30, M 1 Response 0 Mar 7
Sometimes I feel that I have too much girl-friends. I haven't have any new guy friends (straight, bi, and/or gay) too. I guess it's just I hang out with girls too much that I...
wondering4me 18-21, M 1 Response 3 Mar 7
looking for new friends, i love making new friends. Would anyone like to talk. :)
decemberfairytales 26-30, F 4 Responses 1 a week ago
All my friends are girls, and I have like 2 guy friends. Hmu boys.
KidLeftInTheDark 13-15, F 2 Responses 2 6 days ago
I love having gay friends, they are so honest and most of them good looking.
leyendomanos 18-21, F 3 Mar 8
Apparently I'm not too great at making friends with straight males. Maybe I'll have better luck here? c: I'm 18 and bi. Message me on here or on Ki.k! Ki.k: IrvinMescudi
Irvyy 18-21, M 2 Responses 2 Mar 16
looking for new friends any takers ??
yesssicaaa 18-21, F 1 Response 1 6 days ago
All da gayz pls be friends with me
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Cambridge Christmas on the Square
70 plus crafters will be featured at the Cambridge Parent Club's annual craft show. Visit beautifully decorated homes during the Tour of Homes, area churches will feature "specialty treats." Stop at Cambridge Community Hall and enjoy a visit with Santa, Holiday Music, supper and view the Festival of Trees. End the day and partake in the Baptist Church Christmas Cantata. Hours: 10am to 8pm.
I've Got A Little Twist
The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players perform a comedic mash-up cabaret of musical hits. The Mikado meets The Music Man and HMS Pinafore sets sail for Brigadoon. A fresh and most heartfelt performance, not to be missed.
Clark County Fair
The 118th annual Clark County Fair features beauty pageants, harness racing, running races, tractor/truck pulls, motocross, demolition derby, horse shows, alpaca and llama show, livestock exhibits, C Bar rodeo, carnival rides and family fun. $5 all you can ride. Free to enter the gates.
Central States Threshermen's Reunion
Step back in time at the Central States Thresherman's Reunion, held annually over Labor Day weekend. Come see and experience traditional events including rock crushing, threshing, sheep shearing, tractor pulls, and a variety of country music shows. Daily attractions include the General Store, 1900 Country School House, Singer Saw Mill, 1910 Era Blacksmith Shop, 1920 Conoco Gas Station, Craft Show, and Flea Market.
Bishop Hill Clay and Fiber Fest
Interact with skilled potters and a variety of fiber artists during this two day event. Artists are featured in an indoor/outdoor classroom at Bishop Hill's Prairie Arts Center. Potters of all levels will demonstrate wheel throwing and hand building techniques, the Native American art of horse hair pottery, pit and raku firing processes and more. Learn weaving, spinning, rug hooking and broom making. Make and take activities will be conducted both days. Jansson 5, a Bishop Hill-based group, will entertain with their diverse musical style in the village park Saturday afternoon, and an old-fashioned pie and ice cream social will be held there, too. Saturday evening, a soup supper takes place in the Bishop Hill Colony School. For $10, attendees can pick out a hand-thrown bowl, fill it with homemade soup, and take the bowl home afterward.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Ol' Fashion Christmas
Breakfast with Santa, make-it and take-it ornaments for kids, edible Christmas ornaments for wildlife, train and carriage rides, candy cane hunt, viewing mini Christmas trees, and a chocolate fair. Parade features floats, marching bands, and Santa. Dusk falls and tens of thousands of lights light up the decorations at Veteran's Park downtown Galva. Enjoy the Galva Arts Council entertainment in the evening.
Red Carpet Corridor Festival- Dwight
Part of the Red Carpet Corridor Festival that stretches 90 miles. Dwight has community garage sales, contests and the Becker/Texaco Station will be open for tours. Also in the Basset Dog Park is the annual Springfest featuring BBQ contests, crafters, and entertainment.
Illinois Game and Pet Breeders Fall Swap Meet
This swap meet involves the buying, selling and trading of game birds, animals, pets and supplies. Vendors will also be available with local honey, garden plants, flowers, and a small flea market. Events opens at 6 am. Gate Fee: $3.00 per person over the age of 12.
The French Market of Vernon Hills
This market will include local growers, regional sourced cheeses, breads and other foods, but there also may be pottery, wood carvings, imported olive oils and crafts. Additionally a French market canopy system will be set in place with the canopies coming from Paris. The market will be held at the Metra Station parking lot.
CITY:Vernon Hills
Fort2Base Race
Join the 5th annual Fort2Base Race. There are two event distances, 10 Nautical Mile or 3 Nautical Mile events (11.5 miles or 3.45 miles). The 10NM event begins at Fort Sheridan in Highland Park, runs along the North Shore Trail and finishes within the confines of Naval Station Great Lakes. The 3NM event is run solely within Naval Station Great Lakes. All registered participants receive a tech shirt and finishers medals. Runners and walkers welcome!
Blacksmith Hammer In & Old Tyme Antique Tractor Show
Watch live demonstrations of the art of blacksmithing and view the antique tractors. Located at the Chautauqua Auditorium in Pana's historical Kitchell Park on South Route 51.
Christmas on the Fox/Art and Craft Show
Quality, hand-made arts and crafts. No commercial or manufactured items. Come and experience the delights of the season.
CITY:St. Charles
On the Brink: New Work by Nnenna Okore
EAM presents new work by internationally celebrated sculptor Nnenna Okore. Through repetitive, labor-intensive processes, Okore transforms discarded and organic materials like burlap, newspapers, plastic bags and twine into large-scale wall hangings and installations. Okore-s dramatic and undulating forms float in and across space, often casting shadows on their surrounds. Influenced by the textures, colors and landscapes of her Chicago milieu as well as the more rural environment of the small town in Nigeria where she was raised, Okore's new fiber and paper works explore the fluidity of life, finding beauty in the inevitable processes of aging and decay. Okore is a professor of art at Chicago's North Park University and was the recipient of a Fulbright Scholar Award in 2013.
Danville Symphony Orchestra Presents "Dinner & Dave Bennett"
Join the Danville Symphony Orchestra and Dave Bennett for a spectacular evening of dinner and music! The night will celebrate the early days of jazz where the clarinet joined the trumpet and trombone to create music's signature sound, and continue into the Swing Era, when jazz was America's popular music and dance-party soundtrack.
City of Angels
Los Angeles, 1940's. It's double the laughs and double the intrigue as two plots unfold at once when a young New York writer is brought to Los Angeles to turn his best-selling crime novel into a screenplay. As we follow the writer's travails in the film industry, the novel's private-eye comes to life in the evening's split screen plot.
Cinco de Mayo
A festive Sycamore celebration with games, prizes, crafts, food, petting zoo, live music and family entertainment.
River2River Cruise Night
Hundreds of vintage cars, street rods, trucks, antiques, special interest vehicles, with a cruise on Main Street Friday night. Food, entertainment, vendors - fun for the whole family.
Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine, Juke Box Show
Antique show with over 300 booths in two exhibition halls. Jukeboxes, pinball machines, arcade games, slot machines, neon signs, coke machines, circus, carnival items, antique gas pumps, gumball machines and more.
CITY:St. Charles
Christmas Tea at the Stephenson County Historical Museum
Celebrate this holiday tradition at the historic 1857 Oscar Taylor home decorated in Christmas finery. Enjoy music and and homemade cookies with coffee, tea or punch as your tour the mansion. The Holiday Gift Shop will be open featuring a selection of historical books, toys and other unique gift items.
Cache River Days
This fun fest includes a flea market, parade, softball tournament, yard sales, BBQ and music.
Homer Community Festival
Homerfest! 4 Days of Family Fun! Huge Carnival. Live Bands. Family friendly beer tent and fireworks. Thursday will be the biggest show yet. Music choreographed ground and air show set to your favorite movie themes.
CITY:Homer Glen
Spencer Tracy Film Festival
Spencer Tracy, one of Hollywood's most cherished actors, comes home to Freeport where his parents lived and where he enjoyed many happy times as a child. Four prized films will be presented on the historic Lindo Theatre's big screen: Friday the 21st "San Francisco" 7 pm; Saturday the 22nd two showings; 1pm "Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde" and 7pm "Without Love" and on Sunday the 23rd " Father of the Bride"
Abe's Trail Trek
Trail run consists of a 5k, 10k and 15k run on trails through Lincoln's New Salem. In addition to the terrain of the 5k course, the 10k and 15k courses will take you past an 1800's reproduction flatboat, grist mill, up and down more than 150 steps, past a pioneer cemetery and on to the Finish Line at the museum.
Veterans On Parade
Marion proudly presents a parade to honor all Southern Illinois veterans. Over 17 bands will march & perform (awards to be given) plus floats and over 1000 veterans from all branches of service will ride or march. Entertainment and food at Fairgrounds. The annual Veterans on Parade is being held to honor all the men and women veterans throughout Southern Illinois, who have ever served our country in both war and peacetime. For more information contact Ed Davis at 618.993.3379 or email email@example.com
Stephenson County Ag Breakfast
A farm breakfast showcasing Stephenson County agriculture producers with a menu of orange juice, coffee cake, scrambled eggs, whole hog sausage, beef bacon, cheese, milk, coffee and ice cream. Additional activities include entertainment, a petting zoo, craft show, games and more as we salute and share the story of Stephenson County agriculture. Adults: $5; Children 5 and under: Free; 6 am to 10 am
A Gift: Selections from the Cleve Carney Bequest
In 2014, Elmhurst Art Museum was bequeathed nearly 300 works from the collection of Cleve Carney (1939-2013), a longtime Board member, donor and supporter of the museum. The largest gift in EAM's history, these paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints and video installations by an international group of artists will be a significant addition to the collection, broadening the scope of the museum's holdings of contemporary art. This presentation highlights select work from the donation and serves as a tribute to the vision, the patronage and the generosity of Cleve Carney, who will be truly missed.
Port Clinton Art Festival
Port Clinton Art Festival is one of the most successful juried art festivals and attracts more than 250,000 art enthusiasts from places near and far. More than 260 of the world's most celebrated artists come together to showcase their work over the course of the weekend, creating an atmosphere brimming with renowned creativity. Alongside established artists, a youth art division celebrates the talents of young artists ages 18 and under, offering them the opportunity to participate, exhibit, and experience the inner workings of an art festival.
CITY:Highland Park
Strawberry Jam Festival
A festival of strawberry-related activities and events. This includes special sales promotions throughout the Arthur area. A strawberry social is held in conjunction at the Otto Center south of town. Strawberries are available for purchase and there will be limited giveaways during the festival. Lots of entertainment and activities, including the bands Battle Creek, Gunny Sack Revue and Deep Water.
Southern Illinois Steel Guitar Show
The Southern Illinois Steel Guitar Show is an annual event put on by Southern Illinois Productions, a Not-for-Profit Organization. The show features some of the best steel guitar players in the world as well as amateur players. Come to the next show and mingle with your favorite steel guitar players.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Nauvoo Pageant
One of America's finest and most popular outdoor pageants. Original music, professional quality actors and colorful costumes will provide an unforgettable 1800's experience. The Nauvoo Pageant is presented on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. This amazing performance will begin at 8:30p.m. Also enjoy free family pioneer games and concessions prior to the performance at 7:00p.m.
Buzz the Gut Cruise Night & Car Show
"Let's Buzz the Gut"- A common term used by the youth of many generations for cruising the downtown and outlying areas of Dwight. Enjoy classic cars on display, food vendors, displays, music. Car awards at 8pm. Over 100 cars entered.
Harvest Moon Lighted Parade
The community spirit of Alpha shines bright and brings residents and visitors together to enjoy their lighted parade and festive food. Parade begins at dusk.
Chicago Improv Festival
The 18th annual Chicago Improv Festival takes over the city for a week, showcasing the best local, national and international on-the-spot comedic talent!
"Bunny Wabbit" Run 2015
Celebrate the warm and beautiful weather in Illinois by running through the Des Plaines River Trails (DPRT), enjoying nature, and making new friends! The beautiful course features rolling hills, open prairies and lush green forest. 200m Kids Dash starts at 8am, 5k, 10k & half marathon starts at 8:30. Please visit the website for complete details. Bring the family for the Easter egg hunt after the race.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum: 10th Anniversary Celebration
April 19, 2015 is the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum's 10-year day of celebration. This day will be filled with inspiring moments and history-making experiences. Free Admission. An ambitious agenda for 2015 that includes an Evening With The Creators Series, Family Days, Civil War Ball and much much more is occurring at the museum this year. For a schedule of events, visit TenYearsLincoln.com.
Ride the Ups and Downs Bicycle Ride
This bicycle ride is a one-day tour of beautiful Jo Daviess County, Illinois that features hilly terrain, spectacular ridge top panoramas and long valley views. Choose one of four clearly marked routes, ranging from 26-63 miles, on rolling, low traffic, paved roads throughout our rural setting.
Pause for Patriotism
The Mission of the "Pause for Patriotism" Committee is: to instill a Love of our Country, demonstrate an attachment to the land and people, an admiration for our customs and traditions, and a devotion to the welfare of our Country, in our children and their families through the annual "Armed Forces Day" celebration and other activities throughout the year. There will also be great entertainment, food, and beverages for people all ages.
Bishop Hill Rug Hook Retreat
Time has passed, and the tradition of rug hooking continues. Join Ella Davidson at the Old Colony School and a variety of instructors to learn the craft of rug hooking. Learn about the history, the process and the materials needed to design your rug for you to enjoy now and in the future.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Texas Guitar Show
This show is a buy, sell, trade show of guitars, related instruments, and accessories. Dealers come from all over the US to show their wares. Open to VIP's Friday 12-5pm with a $250 fee. Sat.-Sun. 10-5pm $15.
CITY:St. Charles
Unnecessary Farce
Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go! In a cheap motel room, an embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his female accountant, while in the room next-door, two undercover cops wait to watch the meeting on videotape. Rated R. Performances: Fri.-Sat.8pm; Sun. 2pm.
CITY:St. Charles
Maple City Fine Art Exhibition
Area artists display their artwork at the Geneseo Art League and the Cellar Restaurant and compete for top honors during this exhibit.
Fort LaMotte Days
Step back in time in an authentically reconstructed fort from the early 1800's. Relive history as settlers, militia, traders and craftsmen gather at Fort LaMotte. Friday is set aside for school children. Saturday and Sunday are open to the public.
Night Ranger
It all started when five hard-rockin' kids joined forces in the early 80's to form Night Ranger. Hit songs include "Sister Christian," "When You Close Your Eyes," and the anthemic "(You Can Still) Rock America." The band just released their new studio album, HIGH ROAD and features classic Night Ranger feel-good, high-energy rock'n'roll. The band is very excited to be headed back on the road to share their music with fans and they are headed to Effingham! With 30 plus years and more than 17 million albums sold worldwide, Night Ranger has proven they can still "Rock In America"!! Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the night will be rocked away at 8 p.m.
The Chicago Rat Pack "One Swingin' Night"
Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb, IL. For over 18 years, the unforgettable trio (Frank, Sammy and Dean) excited audiences nightly at the Copa Room and the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. These wonderful performances have been recreated with remarkable accuracy. Critics all proclaim "One Swinging Night" as being as close as any person could come to experiencing the original Rat Pack. With so much talent on stage together, these wild wonderful performers would set the standard tone for all those who came to Vegas throughout the Swinging 60's. How could these performances be anything less than historical? The Chicago Rat Pack's show, "One Swinging Night" is perhaps one of the few special productions that shall become as timeless as the actual counterparts (Sammy, Frank and Dean). This fantastic show transports its audiences to a time when life was a lot less complicated. "One Swinging Night" is a brilliant reenactment of the "Summit." This was the period at which all three of the magnificent super-stars were at the prime of their wonderful careers. At times, these three actors seem to transcend reality by totally becoming the characters they portray. Along with this and the fact that each member of this cast is very talented in his own right makes "One Swinging Night" a show that must be seen!
Livingston County Ag Fair
Since 1930 this volunteer-run agricultural fair has provided fun family entertainment. Activities include a chainsaw carving auction, cake auction for Ag scholarships, the Broken Horn Rodeo, and the Ramer Demo Derby. Also included are livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, horse show, kiddie tractor pull and pig races.
Freeport Community Concert: Illinois Brass Band
The Freeport Community Concert Association present this concert featuring the Illinois Brass Band. Masonic Temple Auditorium.
Thresherman's Bluegrass Festival
Celebrating all things bluegrass. Nationally known entertainers, dancers, and festival food. Bring your lawn chair, settle in and enjoy the music. Held at Threshermen's Park, north of Pontiac on Illinois Route 23.
Pana Days
Carnival rides, life stage entertainment, Baby and little Miss & Mr. Contests, games, pony rides, kiddie tractor pull, lots of vendors and food! Located at the Chautauqua Auditorium in Pana's historical Kitchell Park on South Route 51.
Equal parts of hard rock, heavy metal and Southern rock, Jackyl brought back rock'n'roll to its down-to-earth, wild, fun-loving origins...And back to the Effingham Performance Center. Jackyl is also full of spit and swagger and a "dirty" sense of humor. The band is best known for its song "The Lumberjack," which features a chainsaw solo by lead singer Jesse James Dupree. Jesse James Dupree is also featured on truTV's hit show Full Throttle Saloon.
41st Fall Fox Valley Antiques Show and Sale
Authentic antiques exhibited indoors at the Kane County Fairgrounds. Catered lunch is available. Plenty of free parking. Admission benefits local historical and educational endeavors.
CITY:St. Charles
Massiac Marines Living History
Garrison for the Massiac Marines on Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the fort at Fort Massac State Park, Metropolis. The French and Indian War period living historians will present displays and interpretive programs on celebrating the harvest. At this time of plenty, you will learn about the foods of the period, recipes they used, spices, and how they cooked their food over the fire.
Torchlight Halloween Hike, Pumpkin Carving and Wiener Roast
Enjoy Lincoln Log Cabin in the dark! We will start at the Visitor Center for a bonfire and wiener roast. Bring out your best carved pumpkin by 4:30 pm and visitors will judge the best carvings and prizes will be awarded. You will also want to hike the paths between our historic farms by torchlight to hear storytellers in the Lincoln Cabin and Sargent House there to entertain guests with seasonal stories. To benefit the educational and interpretation programs of Lincoln Log Cabin, the Foundation will be selling hot dogs and s'mores for you to roast over an open fire.
My Heart in a Suitcase
ArtsPower's presentation of My Heart in a Suitcase is a dramatic adaptation of Anne Lehmann Fox's courages autobiographical account. Forced to leave her family in order to escape 1938 Nazi-controlled Germany, Anne struggles to bring meaning to a world filled with violence and hatred, and must learn to rely on her own courage and the generosity of others to survive. My Heart in a Suitcase is a gripping, poignant and dramatic tribute to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit to triumph over unimaginable hardship. This show is great for children in 4th to 8th grade. It not only teaches them about a world wide lesson, but also shows them how to treat one another. Doors open at 9 a.m. and the show will start at 10 a.m.
Let Children Be Children: Lewis Wickes Hine's Crusade Against Child Labor
A telling look at the industrialization of America, this photographic exhibition from the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film in Rochester, NY reveals the circumstances that poor working children endured until legislation against child labor prevailed as late as 1938. Lewis Wickes Hine (American, 1874-1940) was a sociologist whose photographs captured his abiding concern for children, immigrants, and working-class people. He was hired by the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC) in 1906 to document the harsh conditions in which children worked. Hine spent ten years photographing in the canneries, coal mines, cotton mills, farms, and sweatshops common during the early 20th century. Through the use of photography, Hine and the NCLC gained the attention of government officials and aroused public sentiment against child labor practices in the United States.
Country Corner Fall Flea Market
Enjoy a large Flea Market with over 20 vendors each day displaying their wares for sale from 10am to 5pm. Hayrack Rides, U-Pick Pumpkins, Corn Maze. Fall Fun Park Hours: 10:30am to 6pm.
Birding at Wolff Wetland Guided Hike
Join Master Naturalist Anne Parmley on a birding walk at Cache River State Natural Area, Michael Wolff Memorial Wetland. Binoculars are recommended. Meet at Marshall Ridge Access, located ¾ of a mile north of the Cache River State Natural Area headquarters, 930 Sunflower Lane, Belknap, IL. 9am to 11am.
Haunted Happenings
Fun for the whole family including roasting hot dogs on an open fire, haunted trail rides and a kid's activity tent.
Village of Robbins Open Air Market
Year round, each Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday. Thinking of going into business? Let us be your testing ground. Become a vendor or shop til you drop. We have new and used merchandise.
Beta Sigma Phi Annual Craft Show
Find your unique treasure at Henry County's largest one day craft show for handcrafted gifts. Free parking. Hours: 9am to 3pm. Admission: $2 for ages 13 & over.
Blessing of the Bikes
People should meet at the Harley Barn, located in Effingham, at 8 a.m. From there they will travel through Effingham and make their way to the Cross to have their bikes blessed. Please contact the Harley Barn for more information.
Lynn Anderson
in her four decade long career, Lynn Anderson has recieved countless accolades and awards including CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Billboard's Artist of the Decade, and a Grammy Award. Her sophisticated image and "countrypolitan" sound helped her become one of the first performers to receive mass crossover success in country and pop music, spearheaded by her breakthrough song "Rose Garden". Today Lynn continues entertaining her audiences with no sign of slowing down! Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and she is set to rock the stage at 7:30 p.m.
Pilobolus at the Paramount Theatre
You've seen them…you just might not have known it. They stunned the world at the Academy Awards with their shape-shifting performance behind the screen. They've done numerous car commercials that leave your jaw on the ground. They've been on Conan, Oprah and over 100 other TV shows. They're the dance group that defies gravity, taxes muscles beyond conceivable limits and adds an element of unforgettable beauty through dancing. All of this from a group whose name means "a phototropic fungus that thrives in farmyards." Seeing is believing. See Pilobolus.
Massiac Marines Living History
Garrison for the Massiac Marines on Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the fort at Fort Massac State Park, Metropolis. The French and Indian War period living historians will present displays and interpretive programs on 18th century Taverne Life and brewing. Many homes would have had their own brewing house, so come and see how they did the brewing. Also, you will learn more about how taverns were the center of news and entertainment.
Old Settlers' Day and Colony School Reunion
Celebrate the 168th anniversary of the Bishop Hill Colony and the 118th year of the Old Settler's Association. Enjoy a traditional chicken dinner, the High Society Band Concert and program featuring Bishop Hill Colony descendants' speakers. Sunday a reunion of students and teachers from the Bishop Hill Colony School takes place and memories are shared. Hours: 11:30 am to 3 pm.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Blues In The District
Regional and local blues bands provide outdoor free concerts in Quincy's historic Washington Park. Concerts are held from 5-9:30pm and food from local venders is typically available. Dates of concerts: June 12 June 26 July 10 July 24 August 14 August 28 September 11 Bring a chair!
Chicago Toy Show an Antique Collectible Toy and Doll Show
42 years at the Kane County Fairgrounds. Toys, dolls, holiday keepsakes from 1900-2014. Six buildings, 600+ exhibitors with rare unusual treasures. Comic characters, dolls, space toys, automotives, airplanes, DC, Marvel. Disney, Star Wars, Barbee, teddy bears, Star Wars, banks.
CITY:St. Charles
Country Corner - Grandparents Day Weekend/Customer Appreciation
Kids, visit Country Corner in Alpha with your Grandparents. Grandparents will be admitted free with a paying grandchild. Activities available include a Hayrack Ride, U-Pick Pumpkins, and Corn Maze. Special Discounts and Concessions in Timber Park. Hours: 9 am to 6 pm. Fall Fun Park Hours:10:30 am to 6 pm.
NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament
Danville Area Community College and the City of Danville will again host the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Men's National Basketball Tournament at the DACC campus March 18-22, 2014. This year marks the 21st year that Danville has hosted the tournament and the 29th year of the tournament.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Join us in the Great Hall of the Lodge at 8:30am for a breakfast buffet followed by Magic by Cory and an "egg"citing egg hunt at Fox Ridge plus a visit from the Easter Bunny himself. Reservations are required. There is only one seating time for this event. Adults: $13.50, Children 10 and under: $9.95. For more information and to make reservations, call 815-220-7386.
Illinois Game and Pet Breeders Spring Swap Meet
Buy, sell and swap birds, animals and supplies. Food available. Adults: $3; Children under 12: Free. There will be vendors selling local honey, garden plants, flowers, and a small flea market. This event takes place at the Stephenson County Fair Grounds. 6 am to 11 am.
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga at Ravinia
Tony Bennett's artistry and accomplishments are applauded here at home and all over the world from people from 12 to 90 years old. Now in his seventh decade of singing, Tony Bennett along with Lady Gaga should be an explosive show! Don't miss this great opportunity. Choose from 2 shows, June 26 or June 27. Tickets are $195/180 and lawn seats are $49 in advance and $54 the day of the show.
CITY:Highland Park
Quincy Preserves Behind Closed Doors Home Tour
Spring beauty in Quincy is welcomed by the annual Quincy Preserves home tours. Held the first Sunday in May accompanied by the annual Dogwood Festival. Homes are adorned with plants and blooming trees in the yards and gardens. Tour 6 homes in Quincy from 1-5pm. Tickets are available at the door of each home for $15 per person or $12 in advance. email at: firstname.lastname@example.com http://quincypreserves.org
Alexander and The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Have you ever had a really rotten day? Alexander has.. Laugh and sing along with this hilarious musical adaptation of Judith Viorst's classic children's book, presented by Two Beans Productions, and discover along with Alexander that sometimes, every one of us has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. The show is about an hour long and is great for children from kindergarten to third grade. It covers arts, literature-based, music, relationships and family which is a great learning experience for children. Doors will open at 9 a.m. and this show will start at 10 a.m.
More Fun on 81 – 180th Andover Anniversary Celebration
Civil war reenactment will line Lake Andover offering a glimpse into the past. An antique and lawn and farm tractor show will be held at the museum grounds. Gather for the concerts and grab a bite to eat from one of the many food vendors to choose from. Artisans and craft vendors will be featured throughout the grounds. Kids will enjoy the fishing derby. Remember our veterans and participate in a Salute to Veterans.
Fine Line Arts Festival (formerly Raku Day)
Fri. May 29 Festival opening night! Come socialize, enjoy a catered dinner, participate in a specialty event. There is a fee. Sat. May 30 is a great outdoor fun day for everyone! Bring the kids! Experience a variety of hands-on art experiences including Japanese Raku, etching, welt felting and more. Visit www.fineline.org for details and registration.
CITY:St. Charles
Retro Prom
Pick any decade and come ready to dance! Event fundraiser features: *King & Queen voting *Groove to the DJ mix *Raffles & Prizes *Finger foods & desserts from local restaurants *A Local Celebrity Lip Sync Battle General Ticket $75: includes open bar, appetizers & desserts and coat check.
Freeport Community Concert Presents: Illinois Brass Band
The Freeport Community Concert Association presents all Brass Band, instruments played by brass players from throughout the state of Illinois. Freeport Masonic Auditorium. Adults: $20.00; Students: Free
Engelbert Humperdinck at Genesee Theatre
Engelbert Humperdinck has been a legend in the international music industry for more than 40 years, with over 150 million records sold. He's recorded everything from the most romantic ballads to a recent platinum-selling contemporary theme song. Tickets $45-$65.
Tractor Show
See tractors of all shapes, sizes and ages. Held along with a Farmer's Market in downtown Golconda.
Massiac Marines Living History
Re-enactors depict the French and Indian War period, as living historians. Visit the Garrison for the Massiac Marines on Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Fort Massac State Park, Metropolis.
Cajun Fest at Alto Vineyards
Enjoy a day with canjun food and music.
CITY:Alto Pass
Rock Around the Clock (Patty Waszak)
Direct from her Smokey Mountain theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee: we present Patty Waszak. Patty combines a wide variety of music along with comedy and audience participation. She is a singer, comedienne, musician. Enjoy all of those upbeat toe tappers people know and love! Matinee shows include lunch and show at $32.00 a person. For more information or to book, call 815-220-7386.
Massiac Marines Living History
The Massiac Marines will host a weekend for French and Indian War period living historians from all over the nation to begin the campaign season. As in the 1750's these modern day warriors wait until the weather is right to begin battling. Mock battles and tactical operations.
Joy of Christmas Service
This beautiful Christmas service is one you won't want to miss. It begins in Andover's Augustana Lutheran Church and concludes by walking to candlelit Jenny Lind Chapel for communion. The service features special choral and instrumental music by Augustana College students and faculty. Refreshments follow the service at Augustana Church. Service begins at 7:30pm.
The Church Basement Ladies in The Last Potluck Supper
The Last Potluck Supper is the fifth and last installment in the popular comedy series The Church Basement Ladies, based on the books by Janet Letnes Martin and Suzann Nelson. The ladies meet in the kitchen to prepare for the church's Centennial Celebration and, through a series of flashbacks, share memories of the last 100 years. Though times are tough in the community, through the grace, hilarity and antics of their stories, the ladies manage to get through it all with a laugh!! Please note that there will be two different times the show will be performed. The first performance will be at 2 p.m. with doors opening at 1 p.m. And the second performance will be at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
MayDays Celebration
The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau's annual MayDays Festival will return to downtown Clinton from May 14 through 17, 2015. Join us for Luehrs' Ideal Rides, food & craft vendors, live music on Mr. Lincoln's Square and lots of fun.
Annual Barry Apple Festival
Over 50,000 people join this quaint historic town to celebrate the apple industry. Old-time crafts, specialty food, entertainment, a car show, and a parade are highlights of the weekend of festivities.
Chicago Family Fun Expo
The Chicago Family Fun Expo is designed for families to be introduced to local and national companies to enrich life. The event will have fun activities Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm. Admission Adults $7;
CITY:St. Charles
Annual Bluegrass Jam
It's bluegrass time again at the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, with both fans and performers gathering on Sunday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Musicians from Illinois and Indiana will converge at the site for a day of jamming with informal groups playing along the creek throughout the day. The site's volunteers will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs and more with proceeds benefit the historical and interpretive programs at the site. Anyone with a love of this unique style of music is welcome to join one of the many the groups playing in the park.
The Winter Wonderettes
THE WINTER WONDERETTES takes audiences to Harper's Hardware for their 1968 holiday party, hosted by the female singing group The Wonderettes. When Santa turns up missing, the ladies must use their talent and creative ingenuity, plus some great holiday tunes such as "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town," "Jingle Bell Rock," " Run Rudolph Run," "Winter Wonderland" and 20 other seasonal favorites, to save the festivities. This energetic and entertaining show is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.
Antique and Collectible Markets
Join us for 25,000 sq. ft. of quality antiques and collectibles. The best and largest selection of collectibles anywhere. Sat. 11am-5pm; Sun. 10am-4pm. Admission $6.
CITY:St. Charles
Mennonite Relief Sale
This two day auction features locally handcrafted furniture, quilts, and other handmade items. There will also be a children's auction and train ride. Bake sales and food vendors help round out the event. Proceeds from the two day event go to help those in need in the community and around the world.
Black Vultures and turkey vultures fly and swoop in the skies surrounding Makanda each fall. Local residents await their return each fall as an end to the hot summer and the beginning of cooler fall weather. This event is a celebration of the Vulture's annual migration with live music and displays by local artists for purchase. Come join the celebration and see this awesome unique event as these birds return.
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100+ miles of yard sales through seven counties from Sandwich to Galesburg, IL. Great fun, entertainment, demonstrations, historic sites. Great sales, bargains, treasures, unique collectibles, antiques. Great time, food, lodging, attractions, shopping. Begin or end your journey in Galesburg at the Galesburg Christian School, 1881 E. Fremont Street Friday & Saturday from 8:00 am - 5:00 PM. Many treasures for you to pick from, find wonderful items for yourself, friends and family. Large selection to choose from, come and check us out.
Bishop Hill Old Settlers' Association Antique Car Show
Please join us in historic Bishop Hill and spend an automotive fun day in the Village. The park streets are lined with over 100 vintage cars and trucks each year. Bishop Hill's Volunteer Firemen will be serving a grilled pork chop meal in the Park during the Car Show. Proceeds from this show go to the restoration and preservation of the Bishop Hill Colony School completed in 1861. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Monticello Railway Museum Fireworks Special
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Help settle a dishwasher dispute
So until about a year ago, we had a "portable" dish washer, meaning the type on wheels that you could simply attach to the end out a kitchen faucet when needed.
Well, last year, I remodeled the kitchen, and installed a standard under-counter dishwasher with its own electrical circuit.
So here's the problem: My wife fills up the sink with hot water and dishwashing liquid to soak pots and pans. She then puts a load of dishes in the dishwasher and starts it up. She comes back an hour later, and the sink is empty, and all the water has drained out.
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Hmmm. Your explanation might be accurate if the drain is not vented. Anyway, it probably has nothing to do with your install, but your explanation is probably wrong, too.
I suspect you just a have a low grade stopper. Is it a lightweight plastic one that came with the builder-grade disposer (eg. basic insinkerator 1/3 or 1/2 hp?) Or is it a nicer, heavier stopper with a soft rubber gasket? Get one of those and see what happens.
Time to make up!
Let me guess, the sink that is being used to presoak the dishes, logically, also is the sink which has the garbage disposal.
So in the DW drain cycle, the discharge volume may be greater than the waste piping can handle causing the pressure to force the stopper up.
This may also be indicative of a partial obstruction in the waste line, which needs attention.
I don't care what the women around the water cooler say,,,the problem is solely a result of operator error...in fact, it is illegal operator error..
The code says a dishwasher MUST DISCHARGE into an "Approved indirect waste receeptor". To qualify as an indirect waste receptor it must be installed before the trap and the top of the receptor must be open to atmospheric air.
Under both the plumbing code and the Federal, State and Local Health Laws if a dishwasher is discharging into a disposal or a dishwasher inlet on a sink tailpiece, the sink drain MUST BE open when the dishwasher is operated.
The solution would be to either install a double sink and soak the pots & pans in the opposite sink from the disposal or soak the pots & pans before or after operating the dishwasher.
If you don't want to believe me I invite you to call your local health inspector or plumbing inspector and you can argue with them,,,,but be forewarned, arguing with health or plumbing inspectors can get very expensive rather quickly.....LOL


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Binghamton University is in the first stages of constructing the new home to its physics and chemistry departments. But it's more than Bunsen burners and good ventilation.
Case and point: Wei Zhao. She's in year three of a PhD program in chemistry. At the groundbreaking event for the Innovative Technologies Complex last week, Zhao explained she's doing research that could one day change the way cell phones are made.
"If you check the YouTube, you can see in the future, we want to have flexible cell phone, flexible TV, which means for the TV and the cell phone, you can bend the cell phone," said Zhao. "If you drop the cell phone, you don't even need to be afraid you're going to break the cell phone. That's the future direction of the flexible device.
The chair of Zhao's department is chemistry professor Wayne Jones. Jones says the building was designed to cater to inter-departmental research.
"Traditionally, lab spaces are focused on one type of problem, one type of professor, one type of research. This is going to expand that," says Jones.
Jones says they'll also host a set of incubators for new companies through the StartUp-NY program.
"I think we are at the leading edge here," says Jones. "Most facilities today are trying to become more collaborative but they're not sure how to do this. We have designed this on an open floor plan concept where faculty come together to solve problems."
The complex is expected to be complete in 2017.


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The present invention relates to an object oriented architecture that includes a plurality of host aircraft interface objects that enable a plurality of different host aircraft or variants to be attached or interfaced to an associated store, such as a targeting pod or a weapon system. The union of all aircraft hosts and variants are packaged and maintained as one executable capable of adapting to the predetermined suite of identified hosts and host variants. At least one or more interface objects provide a virtual translation layer which is dynamically determined and allocated during instantiation. Auto detection of the host aircraft/host aircraft variant provides the specific interface protocol by which the store can process and provide status via a predetermined signal format.
1. A method for interfacing communications between at least one of a weapons, targeting, or tracking platform, which is a host system, and at least one of a weapon, or a targeting or tracking unit, which is an associated store, the method comprising the steps of:
auto-detecting the host system;
instantiating an interface object for controlling communications with the host system that has been auto-detected, and for translating messages received from the host system, said interface object inherits the properties of the host system object class and the properties of the store level commands object class; and
establishing communications between the associated store and the host system, wherein the host system and the associated store exchange information.
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9. A method for interfacing communications between a host aircraft and an associated store, comprising the steps of:
auto-detecting the host aircraft;
instantiating a first interface object to control communication with the host aircraft that has been auto-detected, said first interface object inherits the properties of the host aircraft object class and captures incoming control data from the host system;
instantiating a second interface object for translating messages received from the host aircraft that has been auto-detected, said second interface object inherits the properties of the store level commands object class and translates the control data from the host system into a functionally mapped software architecture for the associated store; and
establishing communications between the associated store and the host aircraft, wherein the host system and the associated store exchange information.
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12. At least one of a weapon, or a targeting or tracking unit, which is an associated store, that interfaces and communicates with at least one of a weapons, targeting, or tracking platform, which is a host system, the store comprising:
at least a first processor that auto-detects the host system, instantiates a first interface object which controls communications with the host system and which inherits the properties of the host system object class, and instantiates a second interface object which translates messages received from the host system and inherits the properties of the store level commands object class; and
at least one module that is responsive to the first processor and communicates with the host system.
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21. An apparatus for interfacing communications between a host aircraft and an associated store, the method comprising:
an auto-detection unit that auto-detects the host aircraft;
a first interface instantiation unit that instantiates a first interface object to control communication with the host aircraft that has been auto-detected, said first interface object inherits the properties of the host aircraft object class and captures incoming control data from the host aircraft;
a second interface instantiation unit that instantiates a second interface object for translating messages received from the host aircraft that has been auto-detected, said second interface object inherits the properties of the store level commands object class and translates the control data from the host aircraft into a functionally mapped software architecture for the associated store; and
an information exchange unit that exchanges information between the associated store and the host aircraft.
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to aircraft stores, and more specifically to a system and method for attaching or interfacing a targeting pod or weapon to different types of host aircraft and aircraft variants using object oriented software.
2. Description of the Related Art
A targeting pod is a device designed for attachment to an aircraft such as a fighter aircraft. Modern targeting pods include high-resolution FLIR devices, dual-mode lasers, CCD-TV, laser spot trackers and laser markers. Targeting pods are designed to detect and identify enemy targets, and provide pointing and range information to the aircraft's weaponry. Targeting pods usually provide automatic tracking and laser designation of targets, and they often provide real-time imagery that is presented on cockpit displays.
A targeting pod, such as the SNIPER XR (eXtended Range), developed by Lockheed Martin, is one of the advanced targeting pods used by the US Air Force on various host aircraft and variants. A host aircraft is generally considered to be a family of aircraft such as the F-16. A variant is considered to be a different version of the same family. For example, an F16 host may contain the following variants: BLK30 SCU5, BLK50 M3+, BLK50 M4 and BLK40 T7. An F15 host also supports a suite of variants, SUITE5 and SUITE4. The SNIPER currently supports eight different host aircraft variants (F16-4 versions, F15-2 versions, A10 and F18 in a single Operation Flight Program (�OFP�)). By definition, each variant exhibits a unique signature that can be distinguished by either static protocol or dynamic characteristic. Static protocol is primarily used as the detection discriminator. Typically each interface has a uniquely defined data set (number of messages, size, etc.) that can be queried at instantiation. Some variants are not uniquely defined by static protocol. These variants use data characteristic as a secondary discriminate. A data characteristic can be an observed behavior of an individual data item, such as time tag rollover. Since there are a plurality of different host aircraft and variants, it is often difficult to attach or to interface a targeting pod to more than one type of host aircraft or variant.
Legacy targeting pod systems include LANTIRN, designed by Lockheed Martin, ATFLIR designed by Raytheon and LITENING designed by Northrop Grumman. The known solutions for attaching legacy systems to different host aircraft include �hardware jumpers� or dip switches to identify and detect a unique host. Other approaches have been to �hard code� a variant to only operate on a specific host/variant and not dynamically determine the host/variant. These legacy systems include the disadvantage of needing hardware to either convert a protocol or uniquely identify a host. They may also need to change hardware components or reprogram and the targeting pod or �asset� cannot be quickly moved from host to host which is known as �asset pooling�. The legacy systems also cannot provide individualized host compatibility without some form of separate specialized software objects and/or hardware adaptation, and there is an increased product cost resulting from the need for a hardware identifier or individually developed and maintained software objects which are adapted for use with a network protocol, such as the 1553 protocol used by the U.S. military.
MIL-STD-1553 is a military standard that defines a local area network (LAN) originally developed for military aircraft. It is a digital time-division multiplexing network protocol, and it is used when fast, positive control is required. The standard defines the handshaking, data formats and timing requirements of the protocol as well as the electrical characteristics of the bus and the interface electronics of various terminals.
In the military standard, one terminal is designated as the bus controller; and all others are remote terminals each having a specific terminal address. All transmissions are initiated by the bus controller by transmitting a command word. Encoded into the command word are a terminal address, a TR (transmit/receive) bit, a subaddress and a word count. Remote terminals monitor the bus and respond only to commands containing its own terminal address. The remote terminal transmits or receives the specified number of words from/to the specified subaddress. A remote terminal transmits a status word that includes its terminal address before transmitting data words or to confirm reception of data words. Special messages are reserved for broadcast data and mode codes. Words are 16 bits long and are transmitted at one megabit per second. Messages can have up to 32 words.
Targeting pods must exchange application specific messages with the host aircraft, and the messages must be translated for use with the targeting pod software. Targeting pods such as SNIPER have core capabilities that may account for �95% of the embedded software functionality. The core represents the union of shared targeting capabilities available to any host. Only 5% of the OFP software associated with the SNIPER is dedicated to a unique host and host variant implementations.
In order to exploit the core capabilities of targeting pods, legacy systems have utilized multiple, non-resident software executables to support the interface to multiple host implementations. These legacy solutions are disadvantageous because they require use of multiple embedded OFPs to support all host variants. They increase the cost to develop and integrate new host variants, and they greatly increase the customer's cost of maintaining multiple versions of fielded pods. Lastly, the legacy systems prevent easy migration of core capabilities to future interface protocols, such as Ethernet or Open Systems, without having a shared translation layer from which protocol differences can be transversed.
Accordingly, there is a need for a targeting pod system and method that operates seamlessly with multiple hosts and host variants utilizing a common physical interface protocol to provide host detection, isolation and translation. There is also a need to eliminate hardware signals for host detection and to eliminate multiple OFP executables for interface with variant host applications. There is a need for a targeting pod system and method that will allow for effective asset pooling and reduced costs.
The method and system of the present invention, provides a targeting pod or other aircraft store with virtual host detection and isolation of embedded OFP capabilities. The present invention also provides a novel approach to detection and isolation of the host aircraft and host attributes from common core capabilities. This invention further provides novel enhancements for the development and production of embedded targeting systems that are required to operate seamlessly on multiple platforms with different virtual interface protocols and interface attributes.
The present invention includes a �plug and play� like capability for embedded targeting applications by adding real-time detection (auto-detect) of the determined host without the aid or need of specific hardware components, and by providing a virtual translation layer which isolates the core system capabilities from the suite of available host formats and characteristics.
There are several major advantages associated with the present invention. The present invention requires no hardware to either convert a protocol or uniquely identify a host. Since there is no need to change any hardware components, the asset can be quickly moved from host to host (�asset pooling�) and provide individualized host compatibility. The present invention also reduces product cost by eliminating the need for a hardware identifier. The present invention allows the use of one embedded OFP to support all host variants. It reduces the cost to develop and integrate new host variants. It greatly reduces the customer's cost of maintaining multiple versions of fielded pods. Lastly, the present invention allows for easy migration of core capabilities to other interface protocols such as Ethernet or Open Systems.
In order to facilitate the reader's understanding of the present invention, the following list of acronyms and their general meanings are provided:
The following list of terms are defined:
A �host aircraft� is defined to be any known family of aircraft.
A �host aircraft variant� is defined to be any existing variation of interface signal protocol to the above-mentioned known family of aircraft.
A �virtual translation layer� is defined to be a plurality of store interface objects utilizing inherited attributes of a parent interface class to isolate host aircraft commands and status from a predefined core store protocol.
An �auto detection scheme� is defined to be a method by which the specific host aircraft and host aircraft variant can be determined.
A �store� is defined to be a targeting pod, a weapon system or other device interfacing to a predetermined suite of host aircraft and host aircraft variants.
An �object� means a self-contained module of data and its associated processing. Objects are the software building blocks of object technology.
�Encapsulation� means the creation of self-sufficient modules that contain the data and the processing (data structure and functions that manipulate that data). These user-defined, or abstract, data types are called �classes.�
The term �functionally mapped� means commanded data is translated to a subsystem software module.
The term operational flight program �OFP� is the terminology the U.S. Air Force uses to describe the software programmed into avionics systems. Such software is often reviewed and updated regularly.
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In step 46, the software enters a dynamic instantiation layer 22 in which the matching ACIF object 20, corresponding to the host aircraft 10, is dynamically instantiated. In object technology, instantiate means to create an object of a specific class. This is essentially a one-time event.
In step 51, the software enters a translation layer 23, by capturing the currently received 1553 messages from the aircraft 10. In step 52, the received 1553 messages are translated to the targeting pod 11. In step 53, the targeting pod 11 responds to the translated messages. In step 54, the pod status is translated to a 1553 message. In step 55, the pod status is transmitted via a 1553 message to the aircraft 10. The steps 51-55 of the translation layer 23 are a continuous series of events which occur as long as the pod 11 is operational.
The auto detection interrogation scheme of the store or pod 11 dynamically determines the host aircraft type from a predetermined suite of host aircraft via 1553 multiplexer protocol or other protocol. The auto detection is accomplished without the use of jumpers or other non-1553 hardware components. The specific host aircraft 10 is determined by evaluating a predetermined suite of known terminal addresses and polling the 1553 mux traffic until a valid command/response is received from the mated host 10. The resultant host/terminal address pairing can then be validated by evaluating specific message protocol and characteristic. This validation step is necessary to prevent a potential host/terminal address pairing to a non-unique terminal address. Different host platforms may share a terminal address with existing stores. A predetermined timeout for each terminal address is preferably utilized to provide for sufficient response time. Once the host aircraft 10 is identified via valid communication, the specific host variant can be determined, if necessary. The store utilizes predetermined and unique interface protocol attributes possibly relating to message size and number of host sub-addresses to identify the correct host variant. Once auto detection is complete and has identified the mated host aircraft 10 and host variant, the ACIF object 20 is instantiated to provide specific translation between host aircraft 10 and store 11.
The architecture of aircraft interface software object 20 is designed to provide an encapsulated isolation layer comprising layers 21-23 so future and current aircraft platforms and interface variants can be configured and adapted into the software core baseline with minimal modifications. This encapsulation layer truly isolates and adapts the aircraft interface software object 20 from core pod functionality of CP object 25. The key features of the software architecture include the ability to auto detect aircraft platform and variant, the aircraft interface (AC IF) modularity, and the intelligent pod functional mapping.
The ability to auto detect aircraft platform and variant is a distinct and desirable feature. The use of C++ development software, however, provides the ability to encapsulate the auto-detected aircraft interface into an ACIF object 20 separate from the other pod control functions (core pod functionality) of the CP object 25 to provide a modular design. Therefore, using the power of object inheritance, two objects 20 and 25 are used to create the software interface between the aircraft 10 and the pod 11.
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The term �functionally mapped� means commanded data is translated to a subsystem software module. For example, INS data would be mapped to the INS/navigation module 35, laser data would be mapped to the laser control module 31. Pod functionality can also be increased or decreased without affecting the AC IF control layer because of this modularity.
Overall, the two part encapsulated modular aircraft interface of the present invention ensures the core pod control software has no direct interaction with the specific control computer of the aircraft 10. This architecture allows the present invention to operate on multiple platforms and variants with minimal or no core software modifications.
The present invention allows for highly efficient �asset pooling� of delivered assets. A single pod 11 with one software executable will configure and adapt automatically to all defined host aircraft platforms. A �common hardware adapter� may be required to adapt the pod 11 mounting surface to multiple bomb and wing rack mounting points on the aircraft 10. Moving an ATP targeting pod 11 from one aircraft host 10 to another, however, does not require reprogramming and can be accomplished by remounting to the second host aircraft 10 and powering up the pod 11. This entire operation should take less than fifteen minutes. This is a capability unique in the embedded targeting pod product suite and allows for a smaller number of assets to be shared among host platforms or aircraft 10 during deployment and training exercises.
The software associated with the present invention provides maximum host/variant encapsulation in the virtual space of the targeting pod 11. More specifically, hardware, except for common mounting is not needed for translation of messages between the aircraft 10 and the pod 11. The software of the present invention provides auto detection of host/variant for each pod application. Minimal modification of the software is necessary when the new hosts/variants are developed, since less than 5% of the total OFP is dedicated to aircraft interface software. When the core pod functionality is updated, there is a minimal impact to existing hosts/variants.
In addition to the ease of modifying the software of the present invention, certain characteristics are isolated to the host interface. For example, issues relating to PVI switchology, host INS/GPS characteristics, sub-address/message content are minimized as a result of host isolation. In addition, isolation facilitates pod functions related to multiplexer timing, units/scale, change requests, and symbology characteristics.
The ability to have one evolving OFP for all aircraft hosts and variants provides several advantages over the prior art. A single OFP minimizes customer cost to formally re-validate every change, and it maximizes the ability to quickly integrate new capabilities into user pod suite. Since the host interface suite is entirely located on one CPU, there is no global data connecting the host interfaces to pod functions. Since the ACIF class is object oriented and highly encapsulated, it provides strong virtual separation from core system functionality. Moreover, all core capabilities are retained for all hosts making it possible to interface the targeting pod with multiple hosts and variants.
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