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Friendly Skies: Plane Ride Or Unwarranted Lap Dance?
I had only flown twice before, but I was extremely excited about flying alone from JFK to LAX to visit my sister and brother-in-law in Bel Air. This was going to be a HUGE difference from Shamokin and the up-tight East Coasters! Plus, no layovers...perfect. However, I did NOT say that I was adve...
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Excuse Me, Do You Work Here?
While working as a receptionist at my local welfare office, I have experienced more situations and conversations than ANYONE would find believable. These stories are all 100% true. I'd like to give you a brief glimpse into one of my favorites. A Favorite Work Story Now I'd like you to kn...
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Is Squirrel Real Cause Of Power Outage???
Once again, a poor, innocent rodent is accused of power outages throughout the Shamokin and Coal Township area. Can one small (although beady-eyed) squirrel cause that much damage to two ENTIRE towns? This author thinks NOT (but this is only the opinion of Shamokin.biz and does not reflect an...
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The Shamokin/Coal Township Nature Trail: An Up-Close Adventure (Part 3)
So, back to the Camp Crystal Lake reference...any Friday the 13th fans out there? Well, much like the original movie, you can not expect to hide in the Nature Trail from you current ex's jilted lover, just as you couldn't from Mrs. Vorhees. SHE WILL FIND YOU. No matter how many drugs are in ...
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The Shamokin/Coal Township Nature Trail: An Up-Close Adventure (Part 2)
(Please Note: The first post in this series can be found at http://shamokin.biz/shamokin-nature-trail-adventure/) And so...my adventure fully began. The Shamokin-Coal Township Nature Trail was not only a refuge for students seeking asylum from skipped classes and bad acid trips, but also...
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How NOT to Arrive at a Coal Region Mountain Party
It's a beautiful spring night in the Coal Region, and you're driving your vehicle with your tunes and booze and buddies, heading up to the mountain party where you'll be meeting up with tons of friends. Then, something terrible goes wrong... In this instance, it was S.'s failure to negotia...
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Our First Monthly Giveaway – Shamokinopoly!
We are excited to announce our very first monthly giveaway—the 1983 board game "Shamokinopoly" (it's actually called "The Game of Shamokin Area). You are automatically entered into the giveaway drawing—to be held on May 31st June 10th—simply by subscribing to our newsletter or by leavin...
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The Shamokin/Coal Township Nature Trail: An Up-Close Adventure (Part 1)
Anyone who attended Shamokin Area High School (later named Shamokin Junior/Senior High School) should be MORE than familiar with our "Nature Trail." When I was still in Catholic grade school, we went to the Nature Trail on a field trip. Are you kidding me? I know that the Catholic school...
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Dear A.K.A. – “Twat-Blocked”
What can you do when you've been "twat-blocked" (same as "cock-blocked" for a guy—check the links for the Urban Dictionary definitions) by another unknown female or even a friend ? Case & Point: You see a hot guy across a crowded restaurant/bar. You express interest aloud to friends/oth...
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Back In The Diz-ay: Bike Riding The Shamokin Train Tracks…Armed
When I was about 13 years old, the Shamokin/Coal Township region was a relatively safe area to go for a stroll or bike ride alone. As the years passed, at age 19, I felt that bike riding by myself coincided with carrying a concealed hand gun for protection. WTF??? Was this paranoia setting in f...
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Cool Celebrity Caricatures
These are among many awesome celebrity caricatures you can find at the fiendishly fun website deviantart.com. If you're looking for an artistic diversion, check out the site. Here are my favorites - let me know which ones you like the best in the comments section! :) As always, thanks f...
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We All Scream For Ice Cream (Part 3)
(This is the last post in a series on coal region ice cream eateries by guest author Frankie the K. Great job Frankie! We hope you'll be back!) On the main street in Danville, Pennsylvania was a place called Corrigan's which I remember because their sundaes were topped with almonds, and I lov...
Coal Dirt
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Friendly Skies: Plane ...
I had only flown twice before, but I was extremely excited about flying alone from JFK to LAX to visi...
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Excuse Me, Do You Work...
While working as a receptionist at my local welfare office, I have experienced more situations and co...
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Is Squirrel Real Cause...
Once again, a poor, innocent rodent is accused of power outages throughout the Shamokin and Coal Town...
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The Shamokin/Coal Town...
So, back to the Camp Crystal Lake reference...any Friday the 13th fans out there? Well, much like th...
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The Shamokin/Coal Town...
(Please Note: The first post in this series can be found at http://shamokin.biz/shamokin-nature-tra...
Damn Good Advice
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Excuse Me, Do You Work...
While working as a receptionist at my local welfare office, I have experienced more situations and co...
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The Shamokin/Coal Town...
So, back to the Camp Crystal Lake reference...any Friday the 13th fans out there? Well, much like th...
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Dear A.K.A. - "Twat-Bl...
What can you do when you've been "twat-blocked" (same as "cock-blocked" for a guy—check the links f...
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Top Five Facebooking P...
Facebook annoys me for several reasons. Unfortunately, I cannot delve into all of them in this articl...
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New Feature: Dear A.K....
Loyal readers, please be aware of my new advice column, "Dear A.K.A." Feel free to post any questions...
History
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The Shamokin/Coal Town...
So, back to the Camp Crystal Lake reference...any Friday the 13th fans out there? Well, much like th...
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The Shamokin/Coal Town...
Anyone who attended Shamokin Area High School (later named Shamokin Junior/Senior High School) shou...
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Back In The Diz-ay: Bi...
When I was about 13 years old, the Shamokin/Coal Township region was a relatively safe area to go for a...
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We All Scream For Ice ...
(This is the last post in a series on coal region ice cream eateries by guest author Frankie the K. G...
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New Feature: Dear A.K....
Loyal readers, please be aware of my new advice column, "Dear A.K.A." Feel free to post any questions...
Partying in Shamokin
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The Shamokin/Coal Town...
(Please Note: The first post in this series can be found at http://shamokin.biz/shamokin-nature-tra...
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How NOT to Arrive at a...
It's a beautiful spring night in the Coal Region, and you're driving your vehicle with your tunes and...
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The Shamokin/Coal Town...
Anyone who attended Shamokin Area High School (later named Shamokin Junior/Senior High School) shou...
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Back In The Diz-ay: Bi...
When I was about 13 years old, the Shamokin/Coal Township region was a relatively safe area to go for a...
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New Feature: Dear A.K....
Loyal readers, please be aware of my new advice column, "Dear A.K.A." Feel free to post any questions...
Shamokin Slang
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New Feature: Dear A.K....
Loyal readers, please be aware of my new advice column, "Dear A.K.A." Feel free to post any questions...
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Helpful Hints To A "Co...
There are many ways for other people outside of the Coal Region to convey themselves. We most likely ...
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The Ultimate Shamokin ...
Okay. Am I the only one not clued in on this debate? Yesterday I saw an older gentleman walking do...
The Funny
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Friendly Skies: Plane ...
I had only flown twice before, but I was extremely excited about flying alone from JFK to LAX to visi...
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Excuse Me, Do You Work...
While working as a receptionist at my local welfare office, I have experienced more situations and co...
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Is Squirrel Real Cause...
Once again, a poor, innocent rodent is accused of power outages throughout the Shamokin and Coal Town...
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The Shamokin/Coal Town...
(Please Note: The first post in this series can be found at http://shamokin.biz/shamokin-nature-tra...
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How NOT to Arrive at a...
It's a beautiful spring night in the Coal Region, and you're driving your vehicle with your tunes and...
Top 10 Lists
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THE Best Quotes From T...
Greetings, loyal readers of our humble site! Here are more movies that I have promised to deliver to yo...
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THE Best Quotes From T...
Greetings, loyal readers of our humble site! Here are more movies that I have promised to deliver to ...
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Top Five Facebooking P...
Facebook annoys me for several reasons. Unfortunately, I cannot delve into all of them in this articl...
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THE Best Quotes From T...
Greetings, loyal readers of our humble site! Here are more movies that I have promised to deliver to ...
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THE Best Quotes From T...
Greetings, loyal readers of our humble site! Here are more movies that I have promised to deliver...
Recent Articles
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Cool Celebrity Caricatures
These are among many awesome celebrity caricatures you can find at the fiendishly fun website deviantart.com. If you're looking for an artistic diversion, check out the site...
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We All Scream For Ice Cream (Part 3)
(This is the last post in a series on coal region ice cream eateries by guest author Frankie the K. Great job Frankie! We hope you'll be back!) On the main street in Danv...
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THE Best Quotes From THE Best Movies (Part 5)
Greetings, loyal readers of our humble site! Here are more movies that I have promised to deliver to you along with my favorite quotes. My goal is for you, the reader, to...
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THE Best Quotes From THE Best Movies (Part Four)
Greetings, loyal readers of our humble site! Here are more movies that I have promised to deliver to you along with my favorite quotes. My goal is for you, the reader, ...
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Top Five Facebooking Peeves With Your Coal Region Buds
Facebook annoys me for several reasons. Unfortunately, I cannot delve into all of them in this article or it would be interminable. I do admit to having a Facebook account; ...
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THE Best Quotes From THE Best Movies (Part Three)
Greetings, loyal readers of our humble site! Here are more movies that I have promised to deliver to you along with my favorite quotes. My goal is for you, the reader, ...
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New Feature: Dear A.K.A.
Loyal readers, please be aware of my new advice column, "Dear A.K.A." Feel free to post any questions related to coal regions topics; i.e. party spots, works issues, real es...
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THE Best Quotes From THE Best Movies (Part 2)
Greetings, loyal readers of our humble site! Here are more movies that I have promised to deliver to you along with my favorite quotes. My goal is for you, the read...
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We All Scream For Ice Cream! (Part 2)
(Ed. Note: This article is the second in a three-part series by guest poster Frankie The K. You can read the Part One at the original post.) We continue our ice cream store...
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We All Scream For Ice Cream!
(All of us at the Biz are thrilled to have our second guest post, this one from first time author Frankie The K, a lifelong Coal Regioner and a big fan of the Biz!. This art...
