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A system for providing low cost data connections directly to a long distance switch in order to connect a plurality of ISDN-based data connections to a data network such as the Internet. A line card of this invention connects directly to a time slot interchange unit of a digital switch and receives ISDN data and control information, extracts the control information and sets up channels through to the data network, and provides ATM segmentation reassembly and header routing information in both directions. This system also provides policing and traffic shaping control for each ISDN connection and traffic control so that a particular ISDN connection does not overload the resources of the line card. The line card of this invention also provides ATM physical layer processing SONET encapsulation, and SONET optical interfaces to a router on the Internet. In this manner, numerous ISDN connections may be made inexpensively by using fewer ISDN modems and channel banks, and lessen the load on local switching systems.
1. A system providing a connection interface between a digital circuit and a data network, comprising:
a first and second extended time slot interchange units capable of transmitting and receiving data signals;
at least one extended time multiplexed switch capable of routing the data signals between the first and second extended time slot interchange units;
a data network interface connected between the second extended time slot interchange unit and the data network, having at least two PCM bus interfaces providing the duplex capabilities of the extended time slot unit and capable of receiving ATM packets;
the data network interface capable of translating ISDN signals into ATM packets and ATM packets into the ISDN signals, extracting control information from the ISDN signals and the ATM packets and responding to the control information; and
where the data network interface contains an idle code extract/insert circuit capable of scanning packet data streams for idle code and removing the idle code.
2. A telecommunications switch interface that provides a data connection between a telecommunications network that transmits data in a first format and a data network that transmits data in a second format, said telecommunications switch having a time slot interchange connected to the telecommunications network, said interface comprising:
a time slot interchange interface connected to said time slot interchange;
a buffer for converting data between said first format and said second format connected to the time slot interchange interface;
a processor connected to the buffer and the telecommunications switch for receiving control messages from the telecommunications network and controlling the system according to the control messages; and
a data network interface connected to the buffer and the data network for conveying data between the data network and the buffer.
3. The system according to claim 2, wherein the second format comprises ATM, and wherein the data network interface includes an ATM segmentation/reassembly circuit.
4. The system according to claim 2 wherein the second format comprises ATM packets, wherein the buffer is capable of storing data from an ATM packet for smoothing purposes and for synchronous transmission to the telecommunications switch.
5. The system according to claim 2 wherein the second format comprises ATM, and wherein the data network interface includes an ATM traffic shaping and policing system.
6. The system according to claim 5, where the ATM traffic shaping an policing system is capable of insuring that a bandwidth of the data network is fully utilized and is capable of sending a "throttle back" message to a device connected to the telecommunications network.
7. The system according to claim 5, where the ATM traffic shaping and policing system is capable of dropping the ATM packets to insure full utilization of the data network's bandwidth.
8. A method for setting up a data connection between an integrated services digital network (ISDN) device and a data network through a telephone network, the telephone network including a digital switching system having an extended time slot interchange unit, the method comprising the steps of:
the ISDN device requesting a connection via a D channel message;
the digital switching system recognizing the D channel message and sending the message through the extended time slot interchange unit to the bulk ISDN line card;
a bulk ISDN line card setting up a data connection to the data network responsive to the D channel message;
the bulk ISDN line card receiving data from the telephone network, translating the data from the telephone network to the data network, and sending the data to the data network,
the bulk ISDN line card receiving data from the data network, translating the data from the data network format to the data network format, and sending the data through the digital switch to the ISDN device; and
the D channel message includes a request for bandwidth, determining whether the requested bandwidth is available, if the bandwidth is available, setting up a connection for the requested bandwidth, and if the requested bandwidth is not available, negotiating with the ISDN device for an available bandwidth.
9. The method according to claim 8, further comprising the step of after the connection is set up, policing the connection to ensure that the ISDN device does not exceed its allocated bandwidth.
10. The method according to claim 9, further comprising the step of if the ISDN device exceeds its bandwidth, sending throttle-back message to the ISDN device.
11. The method according claim 9, further comprising the step of if the ISDN device is not responsive to the throttle-back message, dropping portions of the data stream.
This invention relates to the field of interconnection of a telecommunications network and data communication network, and more specifically, to a single-card system for interfacing numerous telephone network ISDN data connections to a data network.
The use of the telephone network for connection to data networks is currently growing at an exponential rate. More and more service providers are providing connections to, for example, the Internet at higher and higher bandwidths (data transfer speeds) for more and more users. Increasingly, more people are accessing such services at data speeds approaching or exceeding the bandwidth of normal telephone lines. The current state of the art computer data connector is a 28.8 Kbits per second (Kbps) modem, with 33.6 Kbps modems becoming available. However, for some applications, these modems still do not have enough bandwidth for large data transfers and, therefore, cannot handle the bandwidth required by some of the Internet, especially graphic or audio (or both) web pages. Furthermore, local switching systems are becoming overloaded because such large data transfers require that connections are held longer (in some cases, far longer) than normal voice calls, for which the systems were engineered.
A high bandwidth trunk (T1) connection to a home or small business is still relatively expensive (prohibitively so in most cases). As an alternative, many people are using an integrated services digital network (ISDN) telephone line for data communication, including connection to the Internet, at a higher speed than is obtainable through a voiceband modem. ISDN provides two "voice" and one "data" channel, otherwise known as 2B+D. The B channels operate at 64 Kbps, and the D channel operates at 16 Kbps. The B channels are intended for voice or data and the D channel is generally intended for signaling (i.e., setting up calls, etc.). By using an ISDN connection, a user may obtain data transfer speeds of up to 128 Kbps (using both B channels) for the cost of a single ISDN line. As more and more people are opting for ISDN (especially as more people begin to work at home), the cost of ISDN is dropping. Therefore, it is highly likely that in the near future there will be many ISDN connections, many of which will be accessing data networks (including the Internet) at some point or another.
Turning to FIG. 1, an illustration of the current art connection of an ISDN modem to a data network is shown. In this system, a personal computer or work station 12 of some variety known in the art is connected to an ISDN "modem" 14. There are many such ISDN modems available in the market place. ("ISDN modem" is a misnomer, since there is no modulation or demodulation. "Translator" would be a better term, but "modem" is used in the art, thus will be used herein). Alternatively, ISDN modem 14 may be an analog telephone/PC interface as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,305,312, which issued Apr. 19, 1994 to M. Fomek, et al., and assigned to the assignee of the current invention (the specification of which is incorporated herein by reference). In this manner, a personal computer, work station or other computer-type system may be connected via ISDN to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) at data speeds of up to 128 Kbps.
ISDN line 16 is connected to local digital switching systems 20, as is known in the art. Such switching systems may be the same or similar to Lucent Technologies' 5ESS� ISDN switch as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,592,048, which issued to M. W. Beckner, et al., on May 27 1986, and is also assigned to the assignee of this current invention (for a further discussion of the components of an ISDN switch, please refer to the previously referenced Fornek patent).
Local digital switch 20 delivers receives/transmits data between ISDN line 16 and transmission facilities, such as DS 3 lines 22 to/from a toll switch 24. Toll switch 24 may be the same or similar as AT&T's 4ESS™ switch, which is described in the Bell System Technical Journal (BSTJ), Vol. 56, No. 7, pgs. 1015-1320, September, 1977, which is incorporated herein by reference. Toll switch 24 includes central control 26 and interfaces 28 to transmission facilities 22, comprising a DS 3 to DS 0 interface, as is known in the art. Switching fabric 30 of toll switch 24 comprises a plurality of timeslot interchange units (TSI) represented by TSIs 32 and one or more time multiplex switches, represented by TMS 34. Time multiplex switches 34 are known in the art and described in the above BSTJ reference. Long distance switch 24 switches the data call through DS 3 interfaces 28, TSIs 32, and TMS 34 to another transmission facility 38 and to a data network server 40.
Data network server 40 comprises a multiplicity of units in order to connect a data stream from the telephone network to the Internet. Data network service center 40 may be in the same premises as long distance switch 24 or may be in a remote location. Data network service center 42 comprises a DS 3 demultiplexer 42, which demultiplexes DS 3 into 28 DS 1s comprising 672 DS 0 channels. Each channel is delivered to and received from a channel banks 44, as is known in the art, which translates between pulse code modulated (PCM) as is used in the telephone art and ISDN data. ISDN data lines are connected between channel bank 44 and a plurality of ISDN modems (represented by ISDN modems 48) in ISDN modem bank 50. ISDN modems 48 translate to the data protocol from ISDN into a local area network protocol such as Ethernet and transmit a data on local area network 52 to a broadband router (B-router) 54. B-router 54 connects the ISDN channels to the Internet or other data network 56.
In the system of FIG. 1, there are many network facilities being used. For example, a complete connection through long distance switch 24 is made for every ISDN connection. DS3 facilities are used to connect between long distance switch 24 to data network service 40, requiring electrical and/or optical transmission facilities. Most importantly, there is a one-to-one ratio between ISDN modems at the telephone network/data network interface, which, in a heavily used system, is exceedingly expensive.
Therefore, a problem in the art is that there is no economical system for connecting ISDN-based data links to data networks, such as the Internet.
This problem is solved and a technical advance is achieved in the art by a system and method that provides low cost data connections directly between a long distance switch and a data network to connect a plurality of ISDN-based data connections to a data network, such as the Internet. This system comprises a new line card, which interfaces directly to a time slot interchange unit of a digital switch. This line card receives ISDN data and control information, extracts the control information, sets up channels through to the data network, and provides asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) segmentation/reassembly and header routing information in both directions. This system also provides policing and traffic shaping control for each ISDN connection so that a particular ISDN connection does not overload the resources of the line card.
The line card of this invention also provides ATM physical layer processing, SONET encapsulation, and SONET optical interfaces to a router on the Internet. In this manner, numerous ISDN connections may be made inexpensively by using fewer ISDN modems and channel banks.
A more complete understanding of the invention may be obtained from the consideration of the following description in conjunction with the drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a prior art telephone network showing ISDN connections through the telephone network to a data network such as the Internet;
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a telephone network using the exemplary embodiment of this invention to connect ISDN data connections to a data network;
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a bulk ISDN interface line card, as shown in FIG. 2; and
FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a setup scenario as practiced in the bulk ISDN line card of FIG. 3.
FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of an ISDN connection to a data network (the Internet in this exemplary embodiment) via a telephone switching network. As in the prior art, a personal computer or other computer device 12 is connected via an ISDN modem 14 to an ISDN line 16. ISDN line 16 connects ISDN modem 14 to a local switching system 20. Local switching system 20 connects to a transmission facility and through a DS3 22, all as in the prior art.
DS3 22 connects local switch 20 to toll switch 240 at an extended timeslot interface (XTSI), such as XTSI 232. An extended timeslot interface unit is generally larger than the standard timeslot interchange unit by a factor of at least two. XTSIs are described in Anderson, et al, U.S. Pat. No. 5,521,919, which issued May 28, 1996, is assigned to the assignee of this invention, and is incorporated herein by reference. In general, data calls may be routed through XTSI 232, as is known in the art and described in the above patent through time multiplex switch (TMS) 234. TMS 234 routes the data connection through another XTSI 232.
As stated above, in the prior art, the data connection would then be sent through DS3 interface 28, and DS3 transmission facility 38, into a data network server. However, according to this exemplary embodiment of this invention, XTSI 232 is connected directly to a data network interface card 250. XTSI 232 provides a "back door" interface to the data network interface 250, which then prepares the data for connection to an ATM (OC3) SONET link 254 to the Internet, or other data network 56. In this manner, expensive transmission facilities are saved, in that one ATM OC3 link replaces one or more DS3s and the entire data network server center comprising a plurality of channel banks, ISDN modems, a local area network, a DS3 multiplexer and B-router are eliminated. Furthermore, local switching load is greatly reduced, because data connections will not take as long as in the prior art.
Such advantages are realized through the novel data network interface linecard 250, depicted in FIG. 3. In this figure, there are illustrated two pulse code modulated (PCM) bus interfaces 302. These are shown as duplex because of the duplex nature of the XTSI, as known in the art. Only one channel would necessarily be active at a given time. Such PCM bus interfaces 302 may carry 2048 B channels at any given time. PCM bus interfaces 302 are connected to an idle code extract/insert function box 304, which scans the content of the packet stream for idle code and removes such data for the PCM (telecommunications) connection.
The idle code extract/insert is connected via bidirectional data bus to a bidirectional buffer 308. Bidirectional buffer 308 provides several functions. First, for data coming in from the telephone network, it receives the data and holds it for ATM segmentation. Second, bidirectional buffer holds data coming in from the ATM network to provide a smoothing function so that when it is sent back out onto the telephone network, the data can be transmitted in a smooth, synchronous fashion. Finally, bidirectional buffer 308 scans for data channel packets and sends them to D channel processing logic 310, which will be described below. Bidirectional buffer 308 is connected to ATM segmentation/reassembly buffer 312, such as is known in the art.
ATM segmentation reassembly buffer 312 is connected to ATM shaping and policing system 314. ATM traffic shaping and policing insures that the bandwidth of the optical link is being fully utilized and, conversely, determines if a particular ISDN connection is using more than its allocated share of bandwidth. If so, ATM traffic shaping and policing system 314 sends a "throttle back" message, back to the source ISDN system and, in severe cases, performs ATM cell dropping.
ATM shaping and policing system 314 is connected to an ATM physical interface 316 which provides bidirectional ATM interface to the data network interface line card 250. Such interfaces as 316 are available from many microelectronic vendors. Finally, line card 250 includes an optical interface 318 which provides OC3 ATM link to the Internet.
Processor 320 comprises a RISC processor such as a Motorola power PC, but may be any processor as known in the art. Processor 320 communicates with control processor 26 via a pair of control bus interfaces 324. Control bus interfaces 324 send and receive bus protocol between processor 320 and the control processor such as a 1B processor as is known in the art.
Turning now to FIG. 4, the functionality of D-channel processing logic 310 is shown in an exemplary session setup scenario. Processing starts in circle 400 and moves to action box 402 where an ISDN user requests a connection via a D channel message from a PC 12 through an ISDN modem 14 (FIG. 2). In box 404, local switch 20 optionally packs the D channel message with other D channel control messages it is receiving and forwards the D channel to toll switch 24. In box 406, toll switch 24 recognizes the B channel streams and sends them to the data network line card 250. The D channel processing logic 310 scans the D channel message, decodes it, and sends it to processor 320 in box 408.
In box 410, processor 320 processes the message for setup and bandwidth request (a request of quality of service). Processor 320 also sets up header routing information for this particular session in ATM header routing table 322. Processor 320 then, in box 412, sends the message to control bus and the controlling processor of the long distance switch to set up the requested bandwidth through the XTSI and TMS (if necessary). In box 414, processor 320 then formats an ATM cell to establish ATM connection through the Internet and transmits it over the ATM link. In box 416, the controller for the XTSI sets up the bulk ISDN interface line card tables to establish this connection. At this point, the connection is established and processing ends at circle 418 as a stable connection has been established.
It is to be understood that the above-described embodiment is merely an illustrative principle of the invention, and that many variations may be devised by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of this invention. It is, therefore, intended that such variations included be within the scope of the claims.
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Don't forget what happened afterward. Sure, in the Lester version, Lois was completely fooled when Clark didn't turn into Superman to save her at Niagara falls. But in the Donner version, the one we're talking about, the one where she jumped out the window, she wasn't fooled for long. She may have failed to prove Clark was Superman, but she still suspected that he was, and in the great scene that unfortunately was only ever filmed in the actors' auditions (footage of which was incorporated into the Donner Cut), she forced Clark to reveal himself by shooting him (with blanks, which he really should've noticed).
Ah! Okay, I'm clearer on what we're talking about, I recall those events in the Donner version.
And, yeah, Clark should have noticed he was shot-at with blanks, given that nothing would have hit him. Though maybe even if the gun
been filled with bullets he wouldn't have felt them as the impact they'd cause are too well below his threshold of feeling them. It'd be like a human getting "shot" with a speck of dust. We're so much more powerful and stronger in comparison it's not enough to notice it.
So Lois fires the blanks and Superman says, "Oh shit! She's shooting me! I don't normally feel bullets... Uh... act shot!"
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In my pre-season sleeper watch Martinez stays at #10, Dake is up to #6.
Still able to keep patting myself on the back, for now.
you would think that they'd get better/more consistent with time...but these are somewhat worse.
Other than the two Iowa boys (I guess) who currently ranked below Martinez would you move above him?
Its not like he's a guy that started the year off over ranked (like I will admit Dake did). He was ranked #18 in the first set.
I ask again...who currently ranked below Martinez would you move above him?
If you think that Martinez is ranked too high then there has to be someone.
Martinez at #10 feels too high, but there really isn't anyone else with a better argument for the top 10.
However I maintain that their 141 rankings destroy any credibility this publication might have, so its a moot point.
141 is impossible to rank-well ,you could but why ? Last year Thorn started out 13-0 then when he wrestled some comp he went 17-17 losing to William Simpson of Army to end his season . then sunday Levi Jones spanked Mangrum 10-4 , Drouin has 2 wins by 4 points -Duenas and Bailey . My back up has scored more points than my starter -Ciasulli is 3-2 and Melde is 7-2 . IMO, Nauman has been the more impressive of the top 141 's .
How many matches has Gallick wrestled ?1-2 ?41 was a strange class last year and hasn't changed much .


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Twitching Tongues recently flew across the Atlantic to perform a string of dates across Europe with fellow SoCal hardcore act, Disgrace. The tour included a June 19th performance at the tenth anniversary edition of Hellfest.Read More
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The Black Dahlia Murder have returned with the much-anticipated, new full-length album 'Abysmal'. The world's first look into 'Abysmal' is via the track, 'Vlad, Son of The Dragon,' which is streaming now.Read More
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In a time of endless sub-genre classifications, Act of Defiance's highly anticipated debut offering simply delivers in-your-face, uncompromising heavy metal. The scathing debut, 'Birth and The Burial', is set for an Aug. 21st release.Read More
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Santa Monica's Jerry 'Peace Activist' Rubin Ends 'Anti-Tea Party' Fast, Eats Solid Food For First Time In 175 Days
You gotta give it to Santa Monica's Jerry Peace Activist Rubin (real name). He's got grapes.
On Tuesday Rubin wrapped up his 25-week liquid-only "Anti-Tea Party Protest Fast." Bravo. That's better than throwing a shoe at your TV every time you see Sarah Palin. And no, Westside liberals, don't ask if you can get the DVD for the "Anti-Tea Party Protest Fast" Diet.
It's a statement, and it's not about great abs.
Actually, Rubin did lose 40 pounds during the 175-day fast.
He survived on tea, juice, vegetable broth, vitamin powder, soy milk and venomous feelings toward America's far-right wing.
During all this Rubin ran for a spot on the Santa Monica City Council. He lost.
By the way, and this is a deep exclusive for readers of the Weekly, Rubin revealed how he ended his fast to us:
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Want to keep stock spring and travel in front, only 2" lower.
Want to keep rear travel and capacity as close to stock only 2" lower.
I am thinking lowered spindles for the front. Are these available for a 250?
The truck will be expected to work, and has the Cummings, so I think heavy duty is in order.
I'm not sure what is best for the rear. I really like the way the truck rides
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Air bags are the eaiser but there spring shop that could build a set. there use to be a couple of trucks where the springs were mounted on top flipped them on to the bottom which gave better than 2".
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Students must be approved by the department for formal admission to the major. Language coursework may be waived if high school or other preparation warrants it. Placement will be made in consultation with a departmental advisor.
University Requirements
- 120 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better
- Completion of college writing requirement
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As we also previously wrote, the typical 1929, with its generally sharp strike and fully lustrous and frosty surfaces, exudes considerable eye appeal. The example we offer in this lot fits that bill perfectly. All of the design elements are sharply delineated, though minor softness is noted on portions of the Capitol dome. The frosty surfaces exhibit vibrant luster and are toned in variegated yellow, peach, orange-gold, and lime-green. The surfaces are well preserved, although a few minor marks on Liberty's head and left leg are mentioned for accuracy. While this issue often contains copper stains, only one tiny spot is located beneath the eagle's neck. All in all, this is an immensely appealing Gem.
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As a Former County Commissioner for 16 years and a Union County resident since 1962, I have gained considerable knowledge of La Grande, Union County and Eastern Oregon. I enjoy working with the public and sharing my experiences both in my public life and my Real Estate career for both Buyers and Sellers. I focus on assisting them to make informed decisions for their real estate needs.
If you are a first time buyer or an experienced investor, you will find useful information on how to choose the "right" property, making an offer, negotiating, financing, mortgage rates, moving, and everything involved in making an informed real estate decision in today's market. If you want to stay on top of the market place for properties in Union County area, including the city of La Grande, I would highly recommend that you sign in as a user into my MLS (multiple listing service) data base system. I recommend this to all my clients. They very much appreciate being the first to know of a new listing when receiving an e-mail from me of a property that fits their search criteria. This is some of the new technology in the business, and it's easy to get yourself setup. If you want me to put you in my e-mail alert system, I would be happy to do that, also. Click Here for Email Alerts
If you are re-locating to our area, my web site contains much information regarding Union County communities of La Grande, Island City,Summerville, Imbler, Cove, Union, Elgin, Baker City and North Powder. I also offer information on the Baker County communities of Haines,Sumpter and Durkee. This comprehensive online tool offers direct access to the latest properties for sale. Featuring extensive community information, types of property information, including Farms, Ranches, Small acreage, Commercial, and answers to commonly asked real estate questions for buyers and sellers, and more, you'll find everything about Union County Real Estate within one easy source.
If you currently own property and are thinking of placing it on the market, this site contains information about preparing your home for sale, pricing your home appropriately, marketing it effectively, going through the inspection processes, and receiving a timely market evaluation. What is more important to know and understand for a Seller is that 92% of the Buyers are using the Internet to search for properties. Internet marketing of your property has never been important as it is today. I spend a considerable amount of time to provide the most comprehensive Internet marketing strategies for Sellers to maximize the exposure of their property on the net. more
Here's a little history of the area. The Grande Ronde Valley is a very rare valley that is completely surrounded by mountains with the Grande Ronde River flowing through the valley. At on point in the valley history, the it was once large lake until the river eventually cut a path through the mountain rock that is located at the north end of the valley about 4 miles north of Imbler. You can see a good view of the river from Oregon Highway 82 between Imbler and Elgin. Geologist today can identify where the shoreline was along the mountain slope. As time went on after the lake disappeared, a large sand ridge began to take shape from the north winds blowing dust and sand during the winter months. When the settlers first came here in the 1860's, there was a small lake located on the south end of the valley called Tule Lake. The lake stretched from the Cove area to just southeast of La Grande and into what is called today the Ladd Marsh area. As time went on and settlement started to occur, the local residents worked with the State of Oregon. They began to create a ditch to slowly drain the lake and to ease the flooding of the Grande Ronde River, which occurred in the spring. Somewhere between the 1920" and 1930" the ditch became the Grande Ronde River. The old river channel began to fill up and somewhat disappear over time. The old timers would say that the original Grande Ronde River was 100 miles long as it winded its way through the valley.
Another unique feature of the Grande Ronde Valley is the Sand Ridge which is about 15 miles long and about 4 miles wide with small rolling hills. The Sand Ridge was built up over the years from the North wind and erosion. The North wind is strongest during the winter months. The Sand Ridge begins just south of the Cove Highway and ends along the creek bank of Willow creek which flows near Summerville. It's about 3 miles north of Imbler. The sand ridge has some of the better soils in the county for growing high value crops.
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UMC Bike Station: located east of the UMC at the Fine Arts Lawn. (For hours of operation check the CU Environmental Center website.)
Folsom Bike Station: located at the southwest corner of the Engineering Center. (For hours of operation check the CU Environmental Center website.)
The 2015 student summer parking permit online sale opened Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM (MT). Permits will be available for pickup for terms A, C and D beginning Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Please allow three (3) business hours for permit preparation. Permits may be picked up at the Parking Services Building, 1050 Regent Drive Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Term B permits will be available for purchase beginning Sunday, July 5, 2015. Permits can be charged to a credit card or to your student account.
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The Budget Travel Guides are travel tips to help you save money and enrich your travel experiences. A trip through the western United States may lead you to a surprising and interesting destination. In this Santa Fe Travel Guide, Billie Frank shares her travel tips for one of New Mexico's top destinations.
Budget travel to Santa Fe can be a bit challenging. It's not an inexpensive city to visit. The highest costs will be for car rental, food and lodging. The upside is, there are a lot of free things to do, especially in summer.
Even though it's high season, the amount of free and low cost activities might off-set other costs. But, no matter what time of year you visit, you can find free and inexpensive things to do.
Santa Fe Travel and Transportation tips
Getting here
You can fly into Albuquerque and rent a car or take either the Sandia Shuttle or the NM Railrunner to Santa Fe. It's also a great road destination for those who want to take a road trip on the west coast.
Getting around
If you plan to go anywhere out of town, you will need a rental car. Public transportation here is limited. If you'll be happy just exploring in town, Santa Fe Trails offers scheduled bus service or you can rent a bike. For those staying downtown, walking is great exercise and a wonderful way to explore the city.
Santa Fe Lodging
Research your Santa Fe travel and accommodation options. Lodging in Santa Fe can be pricey. There is one hostel in town, but it gets dicey reviews on Trip Advisor. Here are a few budget options:
Home swapping
Consider home swapping if you have something to trade. There are online resources that specialize in that. I haven't used any of these, but, there are stories. Swapper beware! Just a word of caution: not all Santa Fe neighborhoods were created equal; do some research.
This is a great option in warmer weather. There are campsites in the National Forests and at National Monuments. Hyde Park State Park on the way to Ski Santa Fe is the closest to town. Be prepared; it gets chilly at night up in the mountains. There are also RV Parks.
Santa Fe has the usual outposts of national budget motel chains; names with numbers in etc. These are not necessarily as inexpensive as you'd expect. Here are a few budget options that get consistent reviews on Trip Advisor and other review sites: (Author's note: I always take TA and other online review sites with a large grain of salt. You never know who is writing the reviews; friend, foe or guest.)
Santa Fe Sage Inn offers small clean rooms with southwest décor, a pool, continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi Market. They are about a 10 minute walk from the Plaza and adjacent to the trendy Railyard District and the Santa Fe Farmers' Market. Free local shuttle service is offered. Many of the vendors at the annual Santa Fe International Folk Art market stay here.
Silver Saddles is a locally-owned mid-century motel furnished in what the owners call "cowboy flair." They're about a 10 minute drive from the plaza. There are good budget dining options in close walking distance. Some rooms come with a microwave and fridge. Continental breakfast and Wi-Fi are free.
The Santa Fe Suites, an independently owned all-suite hotel, is a short drive from the Plaza. Each compact unit features a fully-equipped kitchenette with full-sized refrigerator, microwave, cooktop and dishwasher. There's a grocery a short walk away. You can easily save money by cooking. They also serve a free continental breakfast. Not all suites have Wi-Fi.
Low season (from the end of October through mid-May, with higher rates during Christmas and spring break), brings better rates. Check online discounters.
Here's a tip – if you find a great rate at a locally owned hotel online, see if the hotel will meet it. They may, as they earn more if they don't to pay a commission. A perk for booking directly is better cancellation policies and better chances for upgrades if they're slow. If they won't meet the rate, book with the discounter.
Food and Dining in Santa Fee
The most budget-friendly option
Book lodgings with a kitchen or other cooking facilities. There are two National chain stores, Albertson's and Smith's (part of the Kroger empire). We also have a bunch of "natural" groceries: two Whole Foods Markets, Natural Grocers, two Sprouts and La Montanita Co-op. There's also a Trader Joe's, always a great source of interesting bargain options.
In summer, check out the Santa Fe Farmers' Market (they're open all year, but fresh-gown food is more plentiful in summer). You can get healthy food directly from the growers.
The second budget-friendly option
Buy ready cooked foods or ones that don't need cooking at the grocery stores. The stores listed above are all good sources.
Of course, even the most budget-minded traveler wants to eat out a bit. The best prices are often at ethnic restaurants and food stands or trucks. Try some of these:
The Red Enchilada 1310 Osage Ave (505) 820-6552 This Salvadoran-owned eatery is a find. A lot of the folks in restaurant kitchens around town can be found dining here.
Jarochos, a stand at 2020 Cerrillos Road in front of the venerable Jackalope, serves really inexpensive Veracruz-style food. You can fill up on tacos, gorditas or other tasty treats for about $6. (If you have a huge appetite, it may cost you a bit more.)
Roque's Carnitas, a seasonal stand at the southeast corner, has been serving these tasty grilled beef treats for more than 25 years. Open March into October.
You have to have at least one Northern New Mexican meal while you're here. Don't confuse it with Mexican or Tex-Mex; it's different. Explaining it would take an entire post. Just take my word for it. If you don't eat spicy food, beware. The chile-based cuisine comes with a kick. There are a lot of New Mexican restaurants scattered around town. Here are two:
Café Castro at 2811 Cerrillos Road (505) 473-5800 has some of the best prices on local Northern New Mexican cuisine.
The Shed, in business for over 40 years, is famous for its green and red chile. It's a little pricier, but you can have a margarita with dinner.
The best burger in town can be found at Bobcat Bite on Old Las Vegas Highway about twenty minutes from town is famous for its Green Chile Cheeseburgers. The meat is HUGE (10 oz burgers are ground in-house daily). It's a meal for under $10. Skip the sides (the burger comes with chips) unless you have a really big appetite or are sharing them.
Things to do in Santa Fe
No Santa Fe travel guide would be complete without a list of fun and interesting things to do in and around the city.
Art, culture and history
It's a great walking city. Explore the historic downtown and Canyon Road areas. Head over to trendy Railyard District or down to the South Capital area, a haven of 20th century Arts and Crafts bungalows. It's one of the few places in town that escaped the Santa Fe Pueblo-style revival.
Galleries: There are over 200 galleries and they're all free. Don't expect to see only southwest or western art. There are a lot of different genres represented. Friday night art receptions offer a great chance to meet the artists and sometimes nibble a little food and perhaps get a glass of wine.
Museums: We have ten of them. Admission is reasonable and the two downtown, State-owned museums (NM History Museum and the New Mexico Museum of Art)oHistor are free on Friday evenings from 5 to 7pm. If you want to see all the State-owned museums, a pass museum pass offers savings.
Summer art markets: Santa Fe is known for its three major summer markets: Santa Fe International Folk Art Market, Spanish Market and the Santa Fe Indian Market. They attract people from all over the world. While the Folk Art Market has a moderate admission fee; the other two are free.
Music: In the summer, there are lots of free concerts. The Santa Fe Plaza often has music in the evenings. Music on the Hill brings free jazz to the St. John's College Campus. There are free concerts in the Railyard. Bars are another great source for free live music. Pasatiempo, the Friday edition of our local paper, The Santa Fe New Mexican, has a calendar of events for the week.
Active and outdoors
Hiking: The Dale Ball Trails are a wonderful system of free trails that are on the east side of the city, or climb Atalaya Mountain right behind the St. John's College campus.
You can take a city bus to either. Santa Fe National Forest is close to the city. There are a lot of hiking trails on Santa Fe Baldy on the way to the ski area. If you have a car, the options are endless. One of our favorites is Tent Rocks (Kasha Katuwe) about 50 minutes southwest of town.
Biking: Santa Fe offers great mountain biking. You can also rent a bike and bike around town. Streets are narrow and it can be a little daunting. In most places there are well marked bike lanes. For a fairly flat ride with spectacular views take dirt and gravel bike trail that follows the railroad tracks south out of town to Lamy where the Amtrak trains stop.
Rafting: This can be a bit expensive, if you like adventure, this can be your splurge. The most challenging course, The Class 4 Taos Box on the Rio Grande in Taos runs early in the season. Bring your own kayak and enjoy a day on the Rio Grande or Rio Chama.
Take a day trip
For the cost of the gas there are a lot of free or inexpensive places to see:
Pecos National Historic: This Pueblo archeological site had the ruins of a kiva (ceremonial chamber) a Spanish Colonial Church and a loop trail to walk. Admission is $3 per person. The best part is the same ticket will get you into
Fort Union, the shell of a 19th century U. S.Army fort, about an hour north of here.
The High Road To Taos: This ride takes you to historic mountain towns, some settled 400 years ago. Chimayó is probably the place you'll want to spend the most time. Tour the Sanctuario de Chimayó, called the "Lourdes of the US" because of reported healing miracles. There are also art and weaving galleries here. There are lots of things to see along the way.
At Rancho de Taos, take a short detour to see the Church St. Francis de Assisi painted by Georgia O'Keeffe and photographed by Ansel Adams. Taos is loaded with history. The Pueblo has an admission charge. It's well worth it. You can drive out of town on US Route 64 to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, one of the highest bridges in the country. There's a breathtaking view of the gorge from here.
O'Keeffe Country: Take a trip to the Abiquiu area. Georgia O'Keeffe lived here. You can see and hike the landscape that inspired her. Visit a lavender farm, see the echo amphitheater and perhaps the Christ in the Desert Benedictine Monastery.
Connect with locals in Santa Fe
Locals are everywhere. Santa Fe has three distinct cultures: Native American, Hispanic and Anglo. It's probably easiest to meet the Anglos if you're here as a tourist. One of the best ways to meet people is going to hear free music whether at a bar or one of the many outdoor concerts in summer. Also, the gallery openings mentioned in the Things to do section above are a great place for meeting Santa Feans.
We meet a lot of local artists with deep New Mexico roots at both Spanish Market at the end of July and Indian Market, usually held the third weekend in August. Both take place on and around the Plaza. Strike up a conversation. They love to share their stories. One of the best times and places to meet locals is Christmas Eve on Canyon Road. A lot of the town turns out for this.
While Santa Fe is challenging on a budget, it can be done. Plan well and get off the beaten path and you'll find some bargains.
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Billie Frank is a Santa Fe based freelance writer covering Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico for her blog Santa Fe Travelers. and other online publication. Her business The Santa Fe Traveler, designs unique experiences for visitors to Santa Fe. You can find Billie on Facebook) and on Twitter.
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What a great selection of tips. I love Santa Fe though haven't visited in years. I can't leave without buying a piece of art work so it never ends up being quite the budget destination – but that's OK. I think right around now is one of the most beautiful times to visit the city!
Leigh- if you save money on your trip, you can splurge on that piece of art. There are some reasonable things to be found around town, you just have to know where to look.
Great article! You don't always have to spend a lot of money to have a good time in Santa Fe. You can be creative and use some of your ideas. The scenery alone is priceless!
Exactly! There is so much here to do for free. And as you say, scenery: priceless.
Great tips, thanks! As a local long-time artist, suggest you add Santa Fe Society of Artists(juried fine art – paintings, photography, sculpture)downtown just west of the Plaza across from the Museum of Fine Art on weekends during the "season" as a wonderful place to meet local artists, talk about art, have a memorable art experience and buy reasonably-priced accessible fine art.
Very nice guide! Santa Fe is such a lovely city – I have wonderful memories from there. Going to Taos makes for a nice road trip.
Thanks, Pola! Glad you have great memories. Come back! Driving to Taos, especially on the High Road (many free things to visit) is worth the trip.


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|City of license
|Muenster, Texas
|Broadcast area
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex/Decatur/ Gainesville/Jacksboro/Bowie/Sherman/Denison
|La Bonita 106.7
|"...Solo Musica Bonita."
|106.7 MHz
|First air date
|Regional Mexican
|75,000 watts
|620 meters (2,030 ft)
|Facility ID
|Transmitter coordinates
|33°26′13.00″N 97°29′5.00″W / 33.4369444°N 97.4847222°WCoordinates: 33°26′13.00″N 97°29′5.00″W / 33.4369444°N 97.4847222°W
|Callsign meaning
|KZZA = Casa (Previous format)
|Former callsigns
|Liberman Broadcasting
(Liberman Broadcasting of Dallas Licensee, LLC)
|Sister stations
Also part of the Liberman Cluster: TV Station KMPX
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KZZA (106.7 FM, "La Bonita 106.7") is a radio station broadcasting an Regional Mexican format. Licensed to the suburb of Muenster, Texas, it serves the Dallas-Ft. Worth metropolitan area. It first began broadcasting in 1990 under the call sign KKDL. The station is currently owned by Liberman Broadcasting. Its transmitter is located in northern most Wise County near Greenwood, Texas. It is simulcasted on KMPX channel 29.10.
Early beginnings[edit]
The station's roots began at 106.5 as a "great oldies" station with the call letters KXGM until 2001 when it moved to 106.7 and was sold to Entravision. However in exchange for the move it was agreed with HBC that it would not change to a Spanish format for five years. So, in August 2002 it launched an English-language format, Dance Top 40, as KKDL (106.7 KDL, "The Dance Leader" and later, "The Texas Party Station").
The "Casa" era[edit]
In 2004, it moved in a rhythmic Top 40 direction with a Hispanic rhythmic bias as KZZA, "CASA 106.7", in an attempt to target a younger 18-34 audience, mostly third-generation Hispanics. At first, its musical direction focused more along the lines of a typical rhythmic direction, but by 2006, KZZA began leaning more towards 'Hurban' product and less dependent on traditional rhythmic fare, resulting in the station going 'Hurban' full time.
On August 4, 2006, Liberman Broadcasting bought five radio stations including KZZA from Entravision Communications.[1]
However, after a year of 'Urban' programming and trying to challenge rival KFZO, KZZA began to shift back to a more conventional rhythmic direction. As a result of this, R&R and BDS moved KZZA back to the rhythmic panel in May 2007.
Of all the contemporary music stations in the Dallas-Fort Worth radio market, KZZA was the only one that features club mix shows every night of the week, unlike their competitors, who relegate it to the weekends.
On July 7, 2008 the station shifted back to Hispanic Rhythmic, leaving only Radio One's KBFB as the only rhythmic station in Dallas/Fort Worth. Although Casa 106.7 was broadcasting on a rimshot frequency, it has created a loyal following throughout their 5-year run.
106.7 Today[edit]
On April 6, 2009, the station again switched formats to Spanish Oldies as "La Bonita 106.7", currently running with one jock during the mornings. Ermilo Obiedo airs every morning from 7am-1pm. The rest of the programming is jockless with afternoon requests. This was due to KEGL changing formats back to active rock in 2007.
|This section does not cite any references or sources. (February 2008)
- The Dance Leader (2002-2003)
- The Texas Party Station (2003-2004)
- Where Latinos Live. (2004-2007)
- Where Reggaeton Lives. (2006-2007)
- Hip-Hop Y Mas. (2007-2007)
- DF Dub's Party Station (2007-2008)
External links[edit]
- La Bonita 106.7 - Official Website
- Station's Former Website (still operational)
- Query the FCC's FM station database for KZZA
- Radio-Locator information on KZZA
- Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KZZA
- DFW Radio Archives
- DFW Radio/TV History
- ^ Calif. media company to buy Dallas radio stations - Dallas Business Journal


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LOS ANGELES - The Walt Disney Co. expects to collect $1 billion in revenue from online content this fiscal year, a significant rise from estimates for fiscal 2007, CEO Robert Iger said Monday.
Iger told analysts the company has been "fairly aggressive" in expanding onto the Internet to extend consumer contact with its most popular franchises and create new revenue streams.
"If we're not there, [people] will just access someone else's content," he said in comments webcast from Bear Stearns' 21st annual Media Conference in Palm Beach.
Disney's online revenue came from advertising during its ABC network hits such as Lost and Grey's Anatomy that are rerun on ABC.com; ads on sites such as ESPN.com; subscriptions to online games; downloads of movies and music; and e-commerce that is not related to its theme parks.
Online sources account for less than 3 percent of company revenue. Disney posted total net income of $4.7 billion on $35.5 billion in revenue last year.
The last time the company estimated digital revenue was in June 2007, when Chief Financial Officer Tom Staggs said he expected the company to post more than $700 million for fiscal 2007, which ended in September.
The company does not break out online revenue in its quarterly earnings releases.
Last month, Disney announced it had created a special studio to develop short-form dramatic and comedy series exclusively for broadcast on ABC.com and Google's YouTube.


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BBC America has announced the following December highlights:
WOULD YOU RATHER...? WITH Graham Norton - WORLD PREMIERE
Graham Norton brings his trademark style of wit and humor to BBC AMERICA's first original comedy series. Based on popular British panel-style shows, each week celebrities and comedians are asked to contemplate and discuss ridiculous predicaments and moral quandaries. Would you rather everything you ever said for the rest of your life was the absolute truth or an absolute lie? Would you rather live the rest of your life with Darth Vader's voice or Alvin the Chipmunk's voice? Would you rather sleep with your best friend's partner or sleep with your partner's best friend? After a hilarious and candid debate the panelists must ultimately decide what they'd rather do and Graham picks his favorite response. Panelists include: Whoopi Goldberg, Cyndi Lauper, Stanley Tucci, The Good Wife's Alan Cumming and 30 Rock's Scott Adsit and Judah Friedlander plus comedians Michael Ian Black, Mo Rocca, Eugene Mirman and more. Would You Rather...? with Graham Norton premieres on December 3, 11:00pm ET/PT with two back-to-back episodes as part of BBC AMERICA's Ministry of Laughs comedy block. It follows new episodes of The Graham Norton Show at 10:00pm ET/PT. WATCH TRAILER: http://bbca.me/Dec3isWYR
BBC AMERICA and NPR are bringing the Peabody Award-winning radio quiz show, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, to television with a 2011 Year in Review. Host Peter Sagal, along with official judge and scorekeeper Carl Kasell, lead a panel of both US and UK talent, including comedians Paula Poundstone, Alonzo Bodden and Phill Jupitus, through 2011's biggest events. The special looks back at the year's top stories from an American and British perspective and also includes listener contests and award-winning writer Neil Gaiman (Coraline, The Sandman, Doctor Who) plays the three-question multiple-choice quiz "Not My Job." Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! premieres Friday, December 23, 8:00pm ET/PT. The year-end special will also broadcast on NPR stations that weekend, December 24 and 25.
Five specials of The Nerdist, based on comedian, writer, Doctor Who fan and web pundit Chris Hardwick's hit Nerdist podcast, are set to air throughout the next year on BBC AMERICA, coinciding with big events for the channel. The first special is a one-hour year-end review of all the things that nerds love from pop culture to tech trends and more. The show will feature panelists from LA to London, including celebrity guests, comedians, bloggers, and podcasters, in a comedic roundtable discussion. The Nerdist year-end special premieres Saturday, December 24, 9:00pm ET/PT.
THE Graham Norton SHOW: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - US PREMIERE
Spend Christmas Eve with your favorite UK chat show host with this special Christmas edition of The Graham Norton Show. Expect great guests, hilarious happenings and an even more festive than usual Graham Norton in this BBC AMERICA holiday event. The Graham Norton Show: Christmas Special airs Saturday, December 24, 10:00pm ET/PT.
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This all-new special takes an inside look at the very best moments from the incredible Doctor Who Christmas specials that have captivated audiences around the world. A collection of fans from the celebrity, comedy, sci-fi and digital worlds discuss their favorite moments from Doctor Who Christmas specials as part of the countdown to this year's main event. Doctor Who: Best of the Christmas Specials premieres Saturday, December 24, 8:00pm ET/PT.
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