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BeWOW: Perfect Pairs

This week, you’re going to work with pairs of exercises, increasing the reps for each as you go. Here’s what it’s going to look like: In […]

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HughE Dillon: PHS Pheast

On Friday night, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) transformed its warehouse at the Philadelphia Navy Yard into a rustic party venue for Pheast, a celebration […]

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Eagles Rookie Progress Report

Today seems like a good day to check in on the progress of the Eagles’ rookie class. Here’s a player-by-player rundown.

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Endless Steak Frites at Garces Trading Company

Calling all meat lovers: Garces Trading Company has answered your prayers by dishing out Endless Steak Frites for only $25. After recently visiting southern France, […]

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Eagles Wake-Up Call: Giants’ D Prefers Vick To RGIII

When asked to describe the performance of Robert Griffin III Sunday, Giants defensive lineman Osi Umenyiora offered an honest assessment.

“I’m not even going to lie. That’s the best quarterback we’ve played this year, for sure,” Umenyiora said, per the Giants’ web site. “It’s just unfortunate that he’s a rookie, because he’s going to be around here forever, doing stuff like that. That’s just crazy.”

The Giants have played both the Eagles and Cowboys already this season. In fact, they lost both those games. But Umenyiora will take Griffin over both Michael Vick and Tony Romo. And it sounds like he’s not alone.

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What Happened To Vick And the Deep Ball?

Why aren’t the Eagles hitting on more big plays? Michael Vick still has a big-time arm. They still have an outstanding vertical downfield threat in DeSean Jackson and other options like Jeremy Maclin and Brent Celek.

The way I see it, there are three factors. Let’s knock them out, one-by-one, with a little help from the All-22.

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Mailbag: Revisiting the 2011 Draft; Expectations For Foles

I’m pinch-blogging for T-Mac with the reader mailbag this week. These are e-mails I’ve received in the past few weeks (edited slightly for viewing purposes). Topics include the 2011 draft class, Nick Foles, Trent Edwards and more.

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Eagles Wake-Up Call: Could Patterson Return?

The Eagles could activate defensive tackle Mike Patterson on Monday, a league source tells CSN’s Derrick Gunn.

However, the source added that Patterson is a “ways off from game ready.”

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Special Teams Are Killing the Eagles

Five of the Eagles’ six games so far have been decided by a field goal or less.

It’s really an amazing number when you think about it. That’s why you’ll hear many argue that the Eagles could very well be a 1-5 team right now, while others make the case that they’re only a handful of plays away from 5-1.

The truth is, both parties are right. But the Eagles are 3-3 after six, and given all the bounces, calls, etc., that’s probably just about where they should be.

Given the way the offense has struggled, it’s likely that they are going to play a lot more close games the rest of the way.

And that’s why it’s time to start paying more attention to how special teams are simply killing the Eagles. The Birds are not coming close to winning the field-position battle on a week-to-week basis.

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Eagles Wake-Up Call: Ryans Still Getting It Done

Philadelphia Eagles LB DeMeco Ryans.We haven’t talked about DeMeco Ryans in awhile.

Given that the defense gave up 20 points in the fourth quarter/overtime against the Lions and Andy Reid fired Juan Castillo, there were plenty of other topics to discuss during the week.

But when I looked at the All-22 for yesterday’s breakdown, one guy I noticed making plays (again) was Ryans.

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Vick’s Bye Week: A Flat Tire And a Gymnastics Class

Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick.Even during the bye week, Michael Vick can’t catch a break.

The Eagles quarterback was headed home to Virginia Beach Wednesday but had to make an unexpected stop in Berlin, Md. because of a flat tire, according to the Salisbury (Md.) Daily Times.

Luckily for Vick, he sustained the flat right across the street from an auto body shop. As he was waiting for his car, Vick, his wife and his two daughters were invited into a nearby gymnasium.

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Bride-to-be Blogger Carly: Experiencing Wedding Planning With My Best Girlfriends

I’d always heard that engagements (and ultimately, weddings) come in waves. I’ve heard friends talk about going to five-to-ten weddings in one year, and often […]

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9 Gym-Ready Jackets You’ll Want to Wear Everywhere (Slideshow)

We’ve all done it: gone straight from yoga class to happy hour. When you don’t have time to run home and change, here are nine […]

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The New Fall Menu At Stateside

Shaved vegetable salad, new for George Sabatino’s fall menu at Stateside