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So I have been playing around on the Ptr with the 4 set t15 for Ret in PvP and have to say that its probably going to be a better choice than our current pvp set. For anyone that doesn't know the set bonuses look like this,
2 set - Your Exorcism causes your target to take 6% increased Holy damage from your attacks for 6 sec.
4 set - Your Crusader Strike has a 40% chance to make your next Templar's Verdict deal all Holy damage.
As you can see this beats the PvP set bonus by quite a bit. Especially now that pvp power has been nerfed making the PvP 2 set much weaker.
The 4 set t15 does something pretty amazing for us Ret Paladins. It actually gives us some pressure outside of major cd's. Which is something we are seriously missing at the moment. It also makes Templar's verdict hit like its really a "finisher" move. I have seen it hit for anywhere between 40k - 60k non crit compared to the 20 - 30k that Tv normally does on geared players.
So with this in mind I think it would be a good idea to take the 4 set t15 and incorporate it into our PvP set bonus. If not in its exact form than in a similar one. Perhaps "Every 20 seconds your Templar's verdict will deal all Holy damage".
But I would like to hear what you guys think about this. And if you haven't you should definitely go try it out on the Ptr. You can get the Tier set in Townlong Steps where the Pve vendors usually are.


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Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton again donned a glove on his right throwing hand Wednesday as the Broncos returned to practice.
Orton, and the rest of the Broncos offense, faced the odd challenge of harnessing momentum from the final seconds of Sunday's exhilarating victory at Cincinnati while shaking off the rust that left the offense sputtering for much of four quarters.
"After a win, there is no better time to be extremely critical of your play," Orton said. "It's the best time to do it — you're feeling good, now go back and be overly critical of your play. Expect perfection and try to go back and carry it over to the practice field with your guys."
The film sessions were not exactly fun in recent days at Dove Valley, at least in the offensive meeting rooms.
"It was hard to watch. We didn't really do anything positive," tight end Daniel Graham said. "There were a lot of situations where we've got to learn from, corrections that we have to make."
Tape from the Cincinnati game reminded players not of the 87-yard tipped-pass touchdown catch by Brandon Stokley with 11 seconds remaining, but of the five possessions that ended without a first down and of the team's failure to advance beyond Cincinnati's 30-yard line until that final score.
There also was video evidence of the four offensive penalties (and another, a chop block by Knowshon Moreno that was declined), the five dropped passes and the three sacks, including one that killed a fourth-quarter drive as the Broncos were moving into field-goal range.
"You are never at your peak after Week 1," coach Josh McDaniels said. "Our players saw that on the film on Monday, and we have got to get better."
Yet no players or coaches Wednesday said they believed the issues that stunted the team's offense in Cincinnati were major. A caught pass here, or the elimination of a procedural or holding penalty there, and things could have been much different, Orton said.
"I think we easily left, if you go back and watch the tape, we left 150 to 200 yards of offense on the field," Orton said.
And Orton pointed to several positives, namely, the nine-play drive that ended with a field goal in the final play in the first half and the fact that the offense did not turn the ball over. Orton had thrown four interceptions in the preseason.
"In the NFL, if you give the other teams more possessions than you, it's tough to win. That's just a fact," Orton said.
Orton rarely took a shot down the field — and the 87-yard touchdown doesn't count — but didn't think he was playing it safe.
The Broncos' plane home from Cincinnati landed in Denver in time for players to catch the final portion of the game between Chicago and Green Bay, in which Jay Cutler threw a career-high four interceptions.
Orton, who played four years in Chicago, said he watched.
"Jay's a good quarterback and I'm sure he made some decisions that I'm sure, looking back, he didn't want to make, but that's how it goes," Orton said. "I'm sure he's not going to pull off the trigger. He's going to keep making the throws to win the game."
Orton intends to do the same.
"I certainly don't go in playing scared or anything. I go in thinking I'm going to make the right decisions," Orton said.
Orton wore the glove for Wednesday's practice even though he had stitches removed from his index finger. He's hoping the finger will feel good enough that he can play barehanded against the Browns on Sunday afternoon.
"It's just not what I've done for my entire life, so I'd rather play without it," Orton said.
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by Bill Moriarity / A's Farm Editor
Back in May, we took a look at what a young, rebuilding A's team might look like. But now that we've passed the July 31st trade deadline and the A's have made a number of deadline deals, and even some post-deadline deals, to add players like Blake Treinen, Dustin Fowler, Boog Powell, Jorge Mateo, Sheldon Neuse, James Kaprielian and Jesus Luzardo to the system, it's a good time to take another look at what the near future might look like for the A's.
Of course, one never knows what the A's might do in the offseason, but the fact that they don't really have many veteran trade chips left to deal will definitely limit their ability to barter. And, as usual, it seems unlikely that they will splurge too much on the free agent market at this stage of the game. The team could dip its toe in the water to fill a few holes on a short-term basis, particularly on the pitching staff, but there aren't likely to be any terribly significant commitments in the near term, at least not until a new stadium is within view.
Two players who've played significant roles this year seem likely to depart after the season – center fielder Rajai Davis, who's set to become a free agent, and second baseman Jed Lowrie, whom the A's hold a $6 million option on for next year. With the A's now fully committed to a youth movement and with both Franklin Barreto and Chad Pinder capable of playing second base, it seems unlikely that the A's will opt to bring back Lowrie. But is there still any chance that they might be able to get something for either of them before the season's through the way they did with Yonder Alonso? It's possible, but it seems like any deal that would have been possible probably would have happened by now. And looking ahead, there are only two significant players on the current roster who are due to become free agents after the 2018 season – outfielder Matt Joyce and reliever Santiago Casilla. Could the A's possibly get anything for either player in the offseason? Anything's possible but, if they can, it's not likely to amount to much.
When looking at next season on the position player front, eleven guys seem to be pretty solid bets for the major league roster, leaving a number of others left to battle for one or two remaining spots, depending on whether the A's choose to go with twelve or thirteen position players in 2018. The eleven most likely to lay claim to a roster spot include catchers Bruce Maxwell and Josh Phegley, infielders Matt Chapman, Marcus Semien, Franklin Barreto, Matt Olson and Ryon Healy, outfielders Khris Davis, Matt Joyce and Dustin Fowler, and super utility infielder/outfielder Chad Pinder. That leaves guys like Boog Powell, Jaycob Brugman, Mark Canha, Jake Smolinski and Renato Nunez fighting for the one or two remaining roster spots. When it comes to the pitching staff, things could be a little more up in the air, and one would have to suspect that's where any offseason additions might be most likely to occur.
So, setting aside any possible offseason deals or free-agent signings, and adding in a fresh batch of summer arrivals, let's take a position-by-position look at how things might stack up for the 2018 Oakland A's…
With Stephen Vogt's departure and Bruce Maxwell making the move to the major league roster in June, the catching corps could prove to be one of the more predictable parts of next season's roster. Maxwell and Josh Phegley seem set to split time behind the plate for the 2018 A's, though the team could always give recently-acquired catcher Dustin Garneau the opportunity to compete with Phegley for the chance to serve as Maxwell's platoon partner. The team's top minor league catching prospect, former 3rd-round pick Sean Murphy, has played in just 39 games at the Double-A level and is probably another year away from factoring into the catching conversation.
With the departures of Trevor Plouffe and Yonder Alonso, and the likely departure of Jed Lowrie in the offseason, the A's infield looks to be right at the heart of the youth movement in 2018. Young slugger Matt Chapman is set to anchor the infield at the hot corner, while Marcus Semien is expected to be back at shortstop. It seems likely that top prospect Franklin Barreto will get every opportunity to take over at second base, where he's probably best-suited defensively and where he's most likely to remain since the A's acquired promising shortstop prospect Jorge Mateo from the Yankees in the Sonny Gray deal. The team seems ready to make Matt Olson its primary first baseman, though his consistent platoon splits make it likely that, like Yonder Alonso, he'll frequently sit against lefties while Ryon Healy moves from the designated hitter spot to take over at first. Meanwhile, with Olson at first and Chapman at third, Healy looks likely to get the bulk of his at-bats in the DH slot once again, serving in that role against righties while seeing some time in the field against lefties. And with Olson likely to sit out against most lefties, that could give super-utility man Chad Pinder, who's sure to make the squad, a good chance to get some regular at-bats against lefties while stepping into the field in any number of positions and giving various A's regulars a bit of a breather by sliding into the DH spot for the day. And, of course, Pinder also has the ability to spell Semien and Barreto in the middle infield any time either of them is slumping or could just use a day off. The A's could also decide to give a player who's probably best-suited for the designated hitter role a shot to see what he can do as the regular DH against lefties. Right-handed slugger Renato Nunez may be limited defensively, but he's currently leading the Pacific Coast League with 31 home runs while slashing an impressive .309/.387/.630 against Triple-A lefties this season. So, Nunez clearly could have the ability to do some damage from the DH spot when Healy makes the move to first against lefties. Behind Chapman, Semien, Barreto, Olson, Healy, Pinder and Nunez, other infield options down on the farm could include second basemen Joey Wendle and Max Schrock, shortstop Jorge Mateo, third baseman Sheldon Neuse and Yairo Munoz, who's been increasing his versatility by playing third base, shortstop and center field for Triple-A Nashville this season.
With a couple of the team's most veteran position players still in the outfield picture, the youth movement may have a slightly less dramatic effect on the A's outfield alignment in 2018. The team still has control of its top home run hitter, Khris Davis, for two more seasons. So, assuming he sticks around for at least one more campaign, he's likely to see most of his time in left field once again. And assuming Matt Joyce is back for the final year of his contract, then he's likely to wind up back in right field against right-hander hurlers anyway. As for center field, the A's clearly acquired Dustin Fowler from the Yankees to be their center fielder of the future, and that future is likely to start in 2018. Super-utility man Chad Pinder is capable of putting in time in the outfield. And since Joyce and Fowler are both left-handed hitters, he could well serve as an outfield platoon partner, particularly for Joyce in right. And if things line up as expected, then that would leave one or two more roster spots available for outfielders depending on if the A's choose to go with twelve or thirteen position players and whether or not they decide to make room for Renato Nunez on the roster in 2018. Lefty-swinging outfielders Boog Powell and Jaycob Brugman, who've been the main men in center field over these past couple of months, will clearly move behind Fowler on the depth chart as soon as he returns from the disabled list. Though Powell and Brugman are both capable of playing all three outfield positions, the fact that they both hit from the left side severely limits their ability to serve in any sort of platoon role in the A's outfield as it's currently configured. And we all know how much the A's value those platoon matchups. That could help the cause of a couple of other outfield options who happen to be right-handed hitters – Mark Canha, who still possesses some intriguing power potential, and Jake Smolinski, who's always put up strong numbers against lefties, is capable of playing all three outfield spots, and is currently on a minor league rehab assignment after sitting out most of the season due to shoulder surgery. One thing that seems certain is that the one of the most interesting roster battles next season should be for the A's last one or two remaining outfield spots.
What once looked like a strong suit for the A's, thanks to trades, injuries and poor performance, now appears to be a little more up in the air. Twelve different pitchers have made starts for the A's this season. LHP Sean Manaea is the only A's hurler to make it to the mound for more than 20 starts so far this season, and he also leads the teams in wins and strikeouts. RHP Kendall Graveman was looked at as the team's ace-in-waiting behind Sonny Gray and was the A's opening day starter this year, but injuries have limited him to 11 starts this season. Manaea and Graveman look to be locks to top the A's rotation again in 2018. But don't forget about a guy who put up better numbers than either of those pitchers have this season before undergoing hip surgery this summer – RHP Andrew Triggs. If he returns healthy and regains his form, then Triggs would also be in line to claim a rotation spot next season. A pair of rookies would appear to be the best bets to round out the rotation – RHP Paul Blackburn, who's been solid in 9 starts for the A's, and RHP Daniel Gossett, a former 2nd-round pick who's shown plenty of promising potential. Behind those five (none of whom is currently over the age of 28), there are a number of arms who could be in waiting at Nashville but who also come with a number of questions marks. RHPs Jharel Cotton and Jesse Hahn have combined to make 31 starts for the A's this season, and while both have shown great promise at times, they can both be wildly inconsistent as well. RHP Daniel Mengden, who showed such potential at times last season, is still in the picture and has recently returned to action for Nashville after missing much of the season due to injuries. Veteran RHP Chris Smith also remains in the mix and could serve as valuable rotation depth at Triple-A. Other potential starting options in the system include RHP Chris Bassitt (who's been working out of the bullpen at Nashville while making his way back from Tommy John surgery), RHP Frankie Montas (who had been serving in a starting role at Triple-A before landing on the disabled list), RHP Raul Alcantara (who started the season on the A's roster), RHP Corey Walter (who's made 11 starts for the Sounds this season), and LHP A.J. Puk (the A's top draft pick last year who's put up an ERA of 5.36 and struck out 61 in 45 1/3 frames since joining Double-A Midland in June). Puk may not be ready to be a real rotation option for the A's to start the season but, depending on how things play out, he could prove to be a legitimate option for the team before next season is through.
The bullpen could be the biggest question mark for the A's heading into 2018. There aren't too many locks here, nor too many talented young hurlers who look to be ready to bloom into superstar status. This could be an area the A's seek to fill in with a few shrewd free-agent pickups, or the organization might just decide to make the best with what they've got and wait until the team looks like it might be ready to contend before investing in outside help for the bullpen. But looking at what's in-house at the moment, RHP Blake Treinen seems to be the best option for the closer's role. Of course, RHP Santiago Casilla is still under contract for next season, while the A's will also maintain control of a couple of other familiar faces from the bullpen – RHPs Liam Hendriks and Ryan Dull. Two hard-throwing RHPs will remain in the mix as well – Frankie Montas, who's still working to harness his potential, and Simon Castro, who has shown some promise in 13 appearances for the A's this season. RHP Bobby Wahl will be returning from thoracic outlet surgery, while RHP J.B. Wendelken will be coming back from Tommy John surgery. And there are a number of possible long-relief options to consider as well, including RHP Chris Hatcher (who was recently acquired from the Dodgers), RHP Chris Smith (who could be well-suited for such a role), RHP Chris Bassitt (who's been throwing multiple innings out of the bullpen at Nashville), RHPs Michael Brady and Josh Smith (both of whom have served in that role at times this season), and RHP Raul Alcantara (who started the season in that role for the A's). On the left side of the bullpen, the A's current options look to be fairly limited. Of course, LHP Daniel Coulombe, who's made 53 relief appearances for the A's this season, clearly stands atop the pack. LHP Felix Doubront has been serving in a relief role for Nashville since returning from Tommy John surgery, and the A's recently acquired LHP Sam Moll, who's made 139 relief appearances in the Rockies system over the last five years. But beyond that, there aren't many more southpaws to be seen in the bullpen picture at this point anyway, so stay tuned.
One never really knows what the A's might decide to do in any given offseason, and this one's certainly no different. But one thing's clear – the team is committed to rebuilding with this current crop of young players. There aren't many veterans left to deal away at this point, so any significant additions would most likely have to come from the free agent market, though it seems unlikely that the A's would be ready to make too much of a splash in the free agent pool at this stage of the game. Once plans for the A's new ballpark are announced, we should start to get a much better sense of what the team's long-term and short-term player personnel plans are. But for now, this is how the current crop of young players who are likely to make the squad next season is shaping up. And hopefully, A's fans can look forward to watching this promising pack of prospects develop into a winning team that will be able to carry its winnings ways into a new ballpark somewhere in Oakland in the not-too-distant future.
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|Prayers and devotions
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Literature of the Synagogue.
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|Poetry of the synagogue. El Barukh / a Pre-Payyetanic Piyyut --
A vine from Egypt / a Palestinian Ahavah benediction --
How blessed is the fountain of Israel! / from a Kedushta by Yannai --
In the middle of the night / from a Kerovah by Yannai --
Remember the patriarch / from the prayer for rain by Eleazar Ha-Kaliri --
Dew, precious dew / a prayer for dew by Eleazar Ha-Kaliri --
The men of faithfulness are lost / an ancient Selihah --
I said, be gracious unto me / a Shiv'ata by Saadya Gaon or his school --
Abundant showers / a prayer for rain by Solomon ibn Gabirol --
The royal crown / from a poem by Solomon ibn Gabirol --
O God, thy name / an introduction to the Kaddish by Judah Halevi. [cont]. Moses went up on high / a poem about the Sinaitic revelation by Joseph bar Samuel Tov Elem (Bonfils) --
When the portals of grace will open / an Akedah by Judah ben Samuel ibn Abbas --
Now, when we invoke you / a penitential litany by David ben Eleazar ibn Pakuda.
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After being exiled to Connecticut of the AHL by New York Rangers coach John Tortorella, Sean Avery has been mostly quiet.
Until yesterday.
Avery, still listed as day-to-day with a shoulder injury, skated with his new AHL teammates on Wednesday and when asked by reporters from ESPN NY if he thought he'd be recalled to the Rangers/NHL this season, he thought it wasn't likely.
"Probably not," Avery said ESPNNewYork.com. "I doubt it."
When asked if he wasn't given a fair chance of making the team, the feisty winger wasn't too optimistic.
"I'd say it's pretty obvious," Avery said. "I'll let everyone else decide for themselves."
Avery turned down lucrative offers to play overseas and appears to be in the AHL unless he is recalled by the Rangers and a coach who has never been an Avery fan, or another team picks him up, the NHL may be a less exciting place without Avery, as discussed in a previous ">post
Avery isn't a popular player around the league for his agressive nature and ability to pester and get under the skin of the opposition. He still has the skill set to play in the NHL and could help a team come playoff time. Here is a look at four teams that could use Avery:
Los Angeles Kings
The Kings are expected to challenge for the top spot in the Western Conference and could be an early candidate as a Cup contender. The Kings are stacked up front and have defensive depth, but Avery on wing would be an upgrade from tough guy Kevin Westgarth. While Westgarth is bigger, Avery has a better set of hands and is also willing to fight. When the playoffs come, tough guys are utilized even less. Avery also played for the Kings before being traded to New York.
Montreal Canadiens
The skilled Canadiens could use some grit, as they have been pushed around the past few playoffs by bigger, tougher teams. Having Avery around would help curb some of that.
Colorado Avalanche
The young Avs have impressed and surprised the league out of the gate. They are off to a fast start, and many predict will likely cool off and come back down to earth. While the team is fun to watch, having someone like Avery to watch the backs of Matt Duchene and 2011 first-round darft pick Gabriel Landeskog could pay dividends. Also, Avery has decent enough hands to play on a line with Colorado's skilled players.
New York Rangers
The Rangers looked a little flat and lethargic in their opening games in Europe. The first game back in North America, they dropped a decision to the rival Islanders. Rivalry games are the games you need a Sean Avery in the line up, just ask Martin Brodeur.
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The last time Avery wasn't a Ranger when he went as a free agent to sign with the Dallas Stars, it didn't take long for general manager Glen Sather to bring him back in blue where he belongs and is beloved by the faithful at Madison Square Garden.


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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please enter the type of non-competitive eligibility you are claiming.
8. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)/Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
I am a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency (e.g., IRS, VA, Dept of Labor, etc.) in the same local commuting area of the vacancy. I have a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent. Applicants eligible under ICTAP/CTAP are provided priority selection for vacancies within the local commuting area for which they apply and are well qualified.
NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you must submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a reduction in force (RIF) separation notice, a SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You must also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
For more information on ICTAP/CTAP, please visit OPM's The Employee's Guide to Career Transition Page.
A. Yes
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
1. Plan and design public health studies or research projects on public health issues.
2. Conduct studies or research projects on public health issues.
3. Analyze public health study results to identify gaps in scientific knowledge for policymakers.
4. Monitor the impact of legislative proposals on public health programs.
5. Develop criteria to evaluate the efficacy of public health programs or initiatives.
6. Work with evaluators to conduct public health program evaluations.
7. Summarize key public health research findings and results in written scientific reports.
8. Utilize electronic database to monitor and analyze public health data.
9. Analyze the impact of policy and legislative initiatives that are relevant to the delivery of public health programs.
10. Provide recommendations on future research efforts based on statistical analyses.
11. Prepare statistical summaries on health issues for comprehensive reports.
12. Monitor organizational funding allocations to ensure programs are within resource limits.
13. Analyze research trends to make recommendations for continued funding for public health programs.
14. Develop evaluation plans to determine progress in reaching research program goals and objectives.
15. Develop strategic or action plans for public health research organizations.
16. Evaluate the overall effectiveness of a public health program.
17. Conduct strategic planning activities within a public health research organization.
18. Advise senior scientists on emerging scientific areas that are relevant to organizational research.
19. Research information for distribution to the general public on scientific or public health initiatives.
20. Work with internal organizations on public health issues.
21. Prepare briefing materials for senior staff to present at policymaking public health meetings.
22. Develop critical information on the progress of public health programs for dissemination.
23. Lead advisory planning committees or workgroups to discuss public health programs.
As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
24. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.