FRANKFORT SCAM ALERT
/SCAM ALERT: An FPB customer was recently the victim of a scam and we want to make everyone aware of this incident.
The customer received a call from someone claiming to be an FPB employee and stating someone would be coming to their home to replace their electric meter. The caller stated their electric meter was using more electricity than it was supposed to and needed to be replaced. The customer was instructed to buy a Green Dot MoneyPak with $500 loaded onto it for the repair.
FPB never does business this way. Should you ever receive a call from someone claiming to be an FPB employee, and you have any doubt as to their validity, please hang up and call our office to confirm. Individuals coming to your home claiming to be FPB employees should have proper identification. Anyone who cannot identify them-self to your satisfaction should be turned away. You should also report any such calls or visits to local law enforcement.
Thanksgiving Hours
/FPB offices will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of Thanksgiving. For service issues, please call 352-4372.
Available today on VOD
/Stay in, put some popcorn on the stove and enjoy the warmth and comfort of your own home as you settle in with two new, VOD movies this week!
Red 2
Action
Rated PG-13
115 Minutes
Directed by Dean Parisot (Galaxy Quest and whole lot of TV shows....including several Justified episodes!)
Retired black-ops CIA agent Frank Moses (Bruce Willis) reunites his unlikely team of elite operatives for a global quest to track down a missing portable nuclear device. With John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker, Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren.
Jobs
Drama
Rated PG-13
129 Minutes
Directed by Joshua Michael Stern (Lovelace)
The extraordinary story of Steve Jobs, the original innovator and entrepreneur who let nothing stand in the way of greatness. The film tells the story of Jobs as he blazed a trail that changed the world forever. Ashton Kutcher, Dermot Mulroney.
What to watch this weekend
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Planes
Comedy - Animation
Rated PG
91 minutes
Directed by Klay Hall
The world of Cars takes flight in PLANES, Disney's high-flying animated comedy featuring Dusty, a crop duster with dreams of competing in the greatest air race. Will he find courage to be more than he was built for? Stars Dane Cook, Stacy Keach.
2 Guns
Action
Rated R
101 Minutes
Directed by Baltasar Kormakur
Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg lead an all-star cast in 2 GUNS, an explosive action film that tracks two operatives from competing bureaus who are forced on the run together. With Paula Patton, James Marsden, Bill Paxton.
Paranoia
Drama
Rated PG-13
115 minutes
Directed by Robert Luketic
The high stakes thriller PARANOIA takes us deep behind the scenes of global success to a deadly world of greed and deception. Stars Liam Hemsworth, Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Amber Heard, Lucas Till, Richard Dreyfuss.
The To Do List
Comedy
Rated R
104 minutes
Directed by Maggie Carey
Set in 1993, valedictorian Brandy Klark wants to shed her uptight image before college, so she assembles a to do list of all the 'activities' she missed out on in high school. Stars Aubrey Plaza, Johnny Simmons, Bill Hader, Alia Shawkat.
We're The Millers
Comedy
Rated R
110 minutes
Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber
A small-time pot dealer creates a fake family as part of his plan to move a drug shipment from Mexico to clear his debts. Stars Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Ed Helms, Nick Offerman, Emma Roberts, Will Poulter.
The World's End
Comedy
Rated R
109 minutes
Directed by Edgar Wright
A signature brew of camaraderie, knockabout humor, excessive quaffing, questionable life choices, hand-to-hand combat, and explosive surprises. Stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.
recipe and image from
cookingchanneltv.com
Marshmallow Popcorn Balls
Ingredients
8 oz mini marshmallows
1/4 cups Unsalted Butter
8 cups Popped Popcorn
1/2 cups Pretzels *
1/2 cups Mixed Salted Nuts *
Directions
Place popcorn in a large mixing bowl.
Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Once melted stir in marshmallows and stir until just melted.
Quickly pour melted marshmallow over the popcorn and fold to combine. Pour in pretzels and mixed nuts. Stir to mix.
Using greased heatproof gloves, take a handful of popcorn mixture and roll it into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat to form 12 balls. Let sit at room temperature about 15 minutes before serving. Wrap individual popcorn balls in plastic wrap or store in an air tight container.
* You can use seasonal candies to replace the pretzels or nuts. Or you can use both! Go crazy!
New TVE apps available!
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Today we're happy to announce four new network apps which will allow FPB Cable subscribers to stream their favorite shows on mobile devices.
The new apps are Bravo Now, CNBC, MSNBC, and SyFy Now.
With these apps you can now watch full episodes of your favorite Bravo shows, including new episodes available the day after they air on television and back episodes for some shows!
Tonight on Frankfort News Update
/Get all the latest news and happenings around Frankfort this week on FPB-TV's Frankfort News Update.
Tune in at 5:30 pm on FPB-TV channel 10 and simulcast in high definition on 510. You'll see highlights from the Kentucky Book Fair including a round table discussion about Kentucky's involvement in desegregating major league baseball with a Pee Wee Reese expert and Ben Chandler grandson of former major league commissioner Happy Chandler.
Get all the information from Friday night's high school playoff football action and find out about what's going on around Frankfort in the Community Calendar segment.
Bloomberg TV Requests Discontinuation of Service
/“Bloomberg (channel 113) may deauthorize its signal on or after December 14. That is out of our control”
Despite continued efforts by the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), FPB’s negotiating partner on cable television programming, FPB has been unable to come to terms with Bloomberg TV (channel 113) on a new agreement. Bloomberg has stopped negotiations and has notified the NCTC that cable operators must drop the service. The NCTC had sought to allow operators to continue to carry the service as they had since the previous agreement expired in 2008.
While Bloomberg has requested the network be removed no later than December 14, 2013, the NCTC has notified Bloomberg operators will require a reasonable amount of time to adequately notify customers of the drop and comply with applicable laws regarding subscriber notifications. FPB Cable-Telecom Superintendent John Higginbotham says FPB’s message will be on customer’s December FPB bill. “We are not certain, but Bloomberg may deauthorize its signal on or after December 14. That is out of our control.”
Business information channels are available to customers on CNBC (Classic Cable channel 47/547) and Fox Business Channel (Preferred Cable channel 110/610) or online at http://www.bloomberg.com/live-stream
Game Of The Week Tonight
/Tune in tonight at 8pm for FPB-TV's Game Of The Week as Frankfort High takes on Bellevue at Sower Field.
The Game Of The Week is shot in high definition and features multiple cameras, replays, interviews and more. Find the Game Of The Week tonight on channel 10 and in HD on 510.
FPB-TV can be on hand for your next community event or function. Click here to read more about FPB-TV programming, production and scheduling.
UK vs. Texas Tonight
/“The game will be available on ESPN3.com at 7:30 p.m.”
The Tuesday, November 19, University of Kentucky vs. Texas-Arlington basketball game will not be available on FPB Cable. This is the only Kentucky basketball game this season on Comcast Sports South (CSS) which we do not carry.
The game will be available on ESPN3.com at 7:30 p.m. You must view the game on a computer directly connected to your network. Wireless devices such as smartphones and tablets will not be able to receive the game. This is a limitation by ESPN, not FPB.
FPB has also been in contact with CSS asking for permission to carry Tuesday’s game locally. CSS has been unresponsive to our requests to carry the game.
Network Administrator position open
/The Frankfort Plant Board is seeking a dedicated professional to serve as a Network Administrator.
The Network Administrator will provide support and maintenance within the organization’s computing environment which includes, installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all PC hardware and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, supplemented by three years directly related work experience. Must possess Certified Systems Engineer Desktop Infrastructure (or higher) designation or achieve such designation within first 6 months of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Visit our EMPLOYMENT page here for more information and to download an application.
What to Watch This Weekend
/Happy Friday! Now out on VOD the same day as theaters.
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Comedy
Rated TV-14
86 Minutes
Directed by Chris Nelson
In theaters and on VOD! Two best friends embark on a cross country trip back to their hometown to attempt to win a pageant that eluded them as children. Stars Alicia Silverstone, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jon Cryer, Bob Odenkirk, Brian Geraghty.
Asian Popcorn Medley
Ingredients
6 cups popped popcorn
2 cups Oriental rice cracker mix
3 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground ginger (may vary to taste)
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon sesame oil (may vary to taste)
Directions
Mix popcorn and rice cracker mix together in a large bowl.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter on HIGH until melted, about 20 seconds. Stir in soy sauce, ginger and oil.
Drizzle over popcorn mixture; toss.
Spread mixture on a baking sheet and bake in a 300° F oven for 20 minutes, stirring once.
Allow to cool, serve or store in airtight container.
Around Frankfort this Weekend
/Friday
Friday night, Frankfort hosts Belleview in the 2nd round of the KHSAA Class A football playoffs. Get down to Bellpoint and Sower Field to watch all of the action. If you can’t make the game live, you can watch it played back as the FPB Game of the Week, Tuesday at 8pm on channel 10 and 510. Franklin Co travels to South Oldham in 5A action. The Flyers look to advance into the third round. Go support the local teams as they chase their dream of a state championship.
Also, Friday is excite night at Western Hills. Get the first look at the boys and girls Wolverines basketball teams. There are raffles, a chili supper and more.
Need more sports? Louisville hosts Cornell in basketball on WHAS 11 and 511 at 7 p.m.
Sunday
UK basketball looks for revenge from last year’s 1st round NIT loss against Robert Morris. Tipoff at Rupp Arena is at 7pm on ESPN2, channel 32 and 532.
Saturday
Saturday is the Kentucky Book Fair at the Frankfort Convention Center. It begins at 9:00 a.m. It is always a wonderful event. Kentucky’s own Sue Grafton will be signing copies of “W is for Wasted,” the 23rd mystery novel in her alphabet series. More than 200 authors and illustrators will join Grafton at the Frankfort Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, including University of Louisville men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino from 1-3 p.m. and another former UK basketball coach will be on hand, Joe B. Hall.
Saturday afternoon at the Old Capitol, The Kentucky Book Fair and The Kentucky Historical Society present “Desegregating Baseball: The Kentucky Connection” - featuring Dick Usher as, Pee Wee Reese and a panel of experts to discuss the book and the era – including the author Christopher Lamb and former Congressman Ben Chandler, whose grandfather Happy Chandler was the Major League Baseball Commissioner who oversaw the desegregation. That is at the Old Capitol at 1 p.m. Saturday.
UK is in Music City to take on Vandy in football. Kickoff is at noon on WAVE 3 (503 in HD) or WKYT channel 6 or 606 in HD.
7 p.m. Saturday night, Houston comes to the Papa John’s Stadium to take on Louisville. The football game is on ESPNU, channel 141 and 641.
Now available on VOD
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Man of Steel
Action
Rated PG-13
143 Minutes
Directed by Zach Snyder
A young boy learns he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man, when the world is threatened, he must emerge as a hero and the symbol of hope for all mankind.
Turbo
Rated PG
96 Minutes
Directed by David Soren
A high-velocity comedy about an underdog snail whose dreams kick into overdrive when he miraculously attains the power of super-speed. Stars Ryan Reynolds & Paul Giamatti.
Additional Holiday Music
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Galaxie Music channels are on the Preferred Cable service and start at channel 200-249.
Galaxie is also available on WTVE where FPB Preferred Cable subscribers can stream channels through their mobile devices. Learn more and download the free app here.
Looking for a little holiday music to add to your festivities? Galaxie music channel has what you need!
Holiday Hits
All your favourites on one Galaxie channel. Hear familiar classic carols along with new takes on traditional songs.
Perfect for the whole family and as a backdrop for decorating and parties!
Smooth Jazz Christmas (replacing Smooth Jazz during the holiday period)
Christmas is coated with a splash of stylish contemporary jazz. Bring the instrumental sound of the season to your party.
Some of the greatest holiday hits with a jazz twist.
Navidad Latina (replacing Latino Tejano during the holiday period)
Latin and universal Christmas music with a Spanish flavour. A variety of Christmas songs and carols.
ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY CHANNELS AVAILABLE ON GALAXIE WEB PLAYER AND MOBILE
• Traditional Christmas – familiar holiday songs from our youth
• Contemporary Holiday – new spins on holiday favourites plus a few surprises
• Country Christmas – taking country to a whole new level
• Instrumental Holiday – great holiday instrumental songs
• Cocktail Christmas – nu jazz and lounge
• R&B Christmas – a variety of R&B and Soul artists
• Rat Pack Christmas – only the greats including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin
• Un Noël Franco Retro – classic French holiday music
• Un Noël Country – country holiday music to sooth the soul
Pacquiao vs. Rios
/Mark your calendars and get your order for HBO's Boxing event of the month! Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios on FPB PPV!
FPB Pay-Per View can be found on channel 401 and requires an FPB advanced set top. Read more about FPB set tops here.
Want more boxing? Check out the Inside HBO Boxing blog here.
System Wide Maintenance
/November 9 Maintenance
Frankfort Plant Board will be performing system wide maintenance on Saturday, November 9, on equipment that will cause an outage for Data & Voice. The maintenance window will occur beginning at 1:00 a.m. and lasting through 6:00 a.m.
Internet and dial-tone connections will be absent or intermittent during the window; however, we will attempt to keep them as brief as possible.
Scheduled Outage
/Scheduled Outage November 7th and November 8th.
Frankfort Plant Board Cable/Telecom has scheduled necessary system upgrade work for Thursday, November 7 and Friday, November 8. This work will require cable/telecom outages in the work area. While the work period is two hours, actual outages should be limited to one hour.
Work on Thursday will follow this schedule: Lea Wood Dr. area between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., Collins Lane area between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., Two Creeks area between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and Landings Dr. and Colonial Dr. area between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
On Friday, work will begin at 4:00 a.m. and end at 6:00 a.m. in the Thorn Hill, Wilkinson St., Lyons Dr., and Versailles Rd. areas. Actual cable/telecom outages should be limited to one hour.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience as we complete these system upgrades
VOD Tuesday
/We have another new movie on VOD today!
White House Down
Action
Rated PG-13
131 MInutes
Directed by Roland Emmerich
While on a tour of the White House with his young daughter, a police officer (Channing Tatum) springs into action to protect his child and the president (Jamie Foxx) from a heavily armed group of paramilitary invaders.
Winter's Coming
/There's no doubt about, winter is on its way. We've compiled a few tips for keeping the heat in and the cold out which can help you save some green this winter.
DRAFT SNAKE
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, drafts can waste 5% to 30% of your energy use. Start simple and adopt that old Great Depression fixture -- the draft snake, which you can easily make yourself. Just place a rolled bath towel under a drafty door, or make a more attractive DIY draft snake with googly eyes, felt tongues and the like. You can use any scraps of fabric -- even neckties -- and fill with sand or kitty litter for heft.
CHANGE FURNACE FILTERS
It's important to replace or clean furnace filters once a month during the heating season. Dirty filters restrict airflow and increase energy demand.
Consider switching to a permanent filter, which will reduce waste and hassle. Did you know that disposable fiberglass filters trap a measly 10 to 40% of debris? Electostatic filters trap around 88%, and are much better at controlling the bacteria, mold, viruses and pollen that cause illness and irritation. They cost $50 to $1,000 or more. Another good choice is a genuine HEPA filter (like the one pictured), which can remove at least 99.97% of airborne particles. HEPA filters are based on Department of Energy standards. But avoid "HEPA-like" filters, which can be vastly less effective.
REVERSE YOUR FANS
Most people think of fans only when they want to be cool, but many ceiling units come with a handy switch that reverses the direction of the blades. Counterclockwise rotation produces cooling breezes while switching to clockwise makes it warmer: air pooled near the ceiling is circulated back into the living space - cutting your heating costs as much as 10%!
Information from TheDailyGreen.com