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What is it? The Zoom MS-50G+ is a compact pedal offering guitarists 100 different effects, including overdrives, reverbs, fuzzes, filters, delays, modulations and more. It’s an update of the previous Multistomp MS-50G pedal and now includes four additional buttons alongside the main footswitch, as well as preamps and IR technology. There are dozens of affordable multi-effects pedals on the market now, so does the MS-50G+ do anything different or special to separate it from its competition? As I find out, it’s certainly got a lot going for it. Specs Launch price: $129/£129/€149 Type: Digital multi-effects pedal Controls: 100 effects, up to six simultaneously, 100 patches, stereo output, multi-colour LCD screen, built-in tuner Features: The key features the pedal offers e.g number of amp and effects models Connectivity: Input, output (L&R), power in, USB-C Bypass: True, buffer, both (switchable) Power: 9V DC (500mA), USB-C, 2 x AA batteries Dimensions (LxWxD): 133mm x 79mm x 61mm Weight: 353g Contact Zoom Build quality Build quality rating: ★★★1⁄2 The MS-50G+ Multistomp metal casing certainly gives a sturdy first impression. But it’s interesting that one of the pictures on Zoom’s website shows someone wearing some very heavy-duty boots while stamping on one of the four Cross Key buttons that surround the main footswitch. For me, these are the only potential weak point as far as build is concerned as they’re made from plastic. The four encoder knobs that sit in a slight dip on the top of the pedal make them a little more awkward to get to, but also means you’re not accidentally nudging them with your foot. One consideration to make before you buy this pedal is how you’re going to power it as there are three options. You can use two AA batteries, or a USB-C plug, in addition to the more traditional 9V power supply, though it’s worth bearing in mind that is has a draw of 500mA, and the pedal doesn’t really accommodate for right-angle power supplies because the socket is recessed. Usability Usability rating: ★★★★1⁄2 The four knobs control different parameters depending on what effect you’re on. You find out what those parameters are when you tweak a knob. It would perhaps be more useful if these were already labelled before having to touch anything, as it feels like there’s definitely room on the LCD screen. When it comes to crafting your sounds, you might think that a small multi-FX pedal that allows you to hold up to six effects per patch but only has one proper footswitch would be awkward to use. It really isn’t. Personally, I would ere on the delicate side with the four plastic cross key navigation buttons, but you can access different effects using these with your feet – just maybe opt for Converse instead of Dr Martens. You can flick through the different sounds you’ve got saved in your patch and easily switch them on or off using the main footswitch. The up/down button switches then allow you to scroll through your patches – so you can essentially access all of your sounds without having to bend down. What’s particularly useful about this design, and indeed the others in the Multistomp series, is the color-coded display screen. There’s a different color background for each effect type so you can quickly determine where you’re at – very useful for making changes on the fly in a live situation. Sounds Sounds rating: ★★★★★ With a unit this affordable, are the effects any good? Yes! They really are; some of them are great, plus is an audience member going to know (or care) that you’re using a digital emulation of an analogue delay over the real thing? Probably not, and at $149, neither am I. I'm especially impressed with a lot of the chorus and modulation effects – you’ve got a few different types allowing you to dial in a lush, thick warble or a more dramatic, harsh wobble and anything in between. The delays and reverbs are great too, whether you want to use them as a subtle ‘always on’ addition to your sound, or something more extreme. The selection of effects really is very good here. For those who want to get super experimental, there’s enough here, but for players who just want a few select effects to augment their sound, the pedal represents a compact and affordable solution. Sometimes digital pedals can fall short with drive sounds, but there really are some good options here. There are gentle overdrives that can play nicely with a tube amp , but personally I found it a more useful tool as an overall tone-shaper for a clean solid-state amp . The names of the preamps make it obvious what they’re trying to do, for example, MS 1959 is going for a Marshall Plexi sound. It’s not particularly close to the real thing, especially against the significantly higher-priced modeling competition, but it’s certainly in the right ballpark. In the context of value here it's part of a highly impressive suite. Verdict With 100 effects, nearly split into categories such as modulation, reverb, drive, preamp (with IRs loaded), there’s enough to get your teeth into without being completely overwhelmed. For a beginner looking to explore the world of effects, or even a more seasoned player seeking a compact solution to requiring a plethora of different sounds, I’d definitely recommend it. The Zoom MS-50G+ Multistomp is really intuitive and easy to use, though you do have to be quite precise with your feet. Guitar World verdict: The MS-50G+ is a very reasonably priced multi-effects unit that’s smaller (and cheaper) than some single-effect pedals. With 100 different effects and a tuner built in, it’s hard to knock it. Also try Hands-on videos TheSuperFunAwesomeHappyTimePedalShow Guitar BonedoNokia Corporation: Repurchase of own shares on 11.12.2024

Chris Cenac Jr., the top center in the Class of 2025 according to the ESPN100, has committed to play for the Houston Cougars. The five-star recruit announced his decision Tuesday via the Bleacher Report's B/R App. Cenac previously said he wouldn't make his decision until the spring, but his stock soared over the summer after his impressive play on the Puma Pro 16 circuit with Dallas-based YGC, vaulting him into the national top-10 rankings. The 6-foot-10 New Orleans native was reportedly choosing between LSU, Auburn, Arkansas, Baylor, Kentucky, Tennessee and others before making the decision to join Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson's team. "I just like the coaching staff a lot, I like their plan to develop me and I like coming into a winning program," Cenac told 247Sports. "I'm looking forward to producing and just helping them win more. But the main thing was development and them being able to get me better so I can be ready for that next level." Cenac's rating of .9978 by 247Sports Composite makes him the Cougars' highest-rated commit in the modern era, according to multiple outlets. "They see me as a four who can kind of play all over the court and do everything," Cenac told 247Sports. "I can get rebounds, push the ball, shoot and play all over the floor." With Cenac joining other Houston commits like five-star shooting guard Isaiah Harwell, four-star point guard Kingston Flemings and three-star wing Bryce Jackson, Houston's Class of 2025 is ranked No. 2 in the nation by 247Sports and ESPN. --Field Level MediaAptorum Group Limited Reports Financial Results and Business Update for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024The Chairman of Samsung Lee Jae-yong, in what is seen as a ‘desperation’ move to win freedom, has finally admitted in a South Korean Court yesterday, that Samsung is in trouble and is facing a difficult time ahead with more senior management cuts coming in the next few weeks. Samsung Electronics, who recently laid off 10% of their staff locally after a shocker 2023 financial report that saw both profits and revenues fall, has acknowledged that the business is facing a grim 2025 and that Chairman Lee Jae-yong is needed to run the business. The Chairman of Samsung Lee Jae-yong, enters court in South Korea With their share price down 29% year to date, Lee who has attended close to 100 court hearings since October 2020, yesterday acknowledged in front of a South Korean Court where prosecutors want him sent back to prison, that Samsung is grappling with multiple challenges including poor earnings and technological setbacks. In the past Samsung Australia has funded journalists to attend CES, this year there is no funding for “Any journalists” according to insiders, despite the Company looking to use the 2025 CES event in Las Vegas to launch several new TV’s and appliances. Yesterday was the first time that the Samsung chairman has publicly acknowledged that Samsung is “struggling” claim observers who were shocked at the comments. “I am well aware of the mounting concerns surrounding Samsung’s future. Some worry it is facing a fundamental crisis and fear it might be different from the challenges we have faced before. Others offer encouragement, saying Samsung will overcome the difficulties,” Lee said, addressing the judges. As ChannelNews has reported before Samsung has a track record of being able to turn difficult situations around as they have done several times in the past. Lee, pledged to tackle the difficulties, with management admitting that more “drastic changes” including major personnel reshuffles coming in the next few weeks. Pleading before the court Samsung’s Chairman said “I will do everything I can for Samsung to continue earning the public’s love and trust. I sincerely ask for the opportunity to fully focus on fulfilling my responsibilities.” Facing a final hearing of a retrial on allegations including stock manipulation related to a controversial 2015 merger, Lee pledged to do everything he can for the company to overcome its current challenges. Samsung’s problems have been developing over time, in 2021 the Company delivered A$53.36 billion dollars in profits, In 2022 this fell to $A47.5 billion, then in 2023 as Samsung Australia’s profits fell 50% the Company globally report a slump in profits to A$7.18 billion. The plunge was largely due to the poor performance of its chip division, which was severely impacted by a market downturn coupled with a major downturn in TV and appliance sales. This year the Company faced for the first time ever conflicts involving labour unions. Lee appealed to the Court for an opportunity to lead its recovery, claiming that Samsung needed him ‘At this difficult time”. “The challenges we face today are tougher than ever, but we will persevere, overcome them and move forward,” Lee said. Previously Lee was indicted on multiple charges including bribery and tax evasion, linked to the corruption scandal involving then South Korean President Park Geun-hye. In the latest case a lower court acquitted Lee of all of the 19 charges, this was not acceptable to prosecutors in the case, and they appealed resulting in yesterday’s court hearing. Now they are requested the same punishment of five years in prison and a fine of A$500,000 for Lee. If this happens Samsung’s share price is tipped to fall further despite the stock climbing over 3.6% during the past five days. In the processor market where Samsung has dominated in the past Samsung has been lagging behind South Korea’s SK Hynix when it comes to high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips used in AI chipsets. This has been a major contributor to the fall in profits claim analysts. Samsung has also lost a significant number of (HBM-related) employees to SK Hynix observers claim. Currently the Company is punting on a deal with Nvidia. A few weeks ago, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Nvidia claimed his Company was working as fast it can to certify Samsung’s AI memory chips, telling Bloomberg on the sideline of an event at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. In late October Samsung declared progress in supplying its most advanced AI memory chips to Nvidia. Ironically, Huang did not mention Samsung when he named a number of major partners during a post-earnings call with analysts late last week in Hong Kong. Young Hyun Jun, the head of Samsung’s chip division, wrote in a letter to customers, investors, and employees earlier this month “The leadership team at Samsung Electronics wishes to apologise for not meeting your expectations with our performance,” “We have caused concerns about our technical competitiveness, with some talking about the crisis facing Samsung. As leaders of the business, we take full responsibility for this,” said Jun, who took over the division in a management shake-up in May. One bright point is that Samsung has a healthy and highly profitable mobile phone division. The South Korean brand is currently the world’s largest smartphone and mobile phone manufacturer. It sells over a hundred products of different varieties and models, with operational branches present in 74 countries as of this year. Samsung’s innovation is recognised with industry accolades, including 46 wins at the CES Innovation Awards 2023, 75 trophies at the iF Design Awards 2024, and 50 awards at the International Design Excellence Awards 2023. Lee Byung-Chul founded Samsung in 1938. It started as a trading company until it gradually became an electronics manufacturer in the late 1960s. It employs about 270,372 employees, with operations in 74 countries.

Social Security tackles overpayment ‘injustices,’ but problems remainFor more information, submit a form , email attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or give us a call at (800) 350-6003. The Allegations: Robbins LLP is Investigating Allegations that Applied Therapeutics, Inc. (APLT) Misled Investors Regarding its Lead Drug Candidate According to the complaint, during the class period, defendants misled investors regarding the Company's Phase III INSPIRE trial results for govorestat and the drug's efficacy in treating Galactosemia. Defendants' statements included, among other things, confidence in the Company's New Drug Application (NDA) to the FDA for govorestat, submission of a Marketing Authorization Authority to the European Medicines Agency for the same, positive clinical outcomes data from the Phase 3 registrational ACTION-Galactosemia Kids study in children age 2-17 with Galactosemia, the Phase 1/2 ACTION-Galactosemia study in adult patients with Galactosemia, and preclinical data as well as positive interim trial results from the Phase III INSPIRE trial. The complaint alleges that Applied Therapeutics issued a press release on November 27, 2024, announcing it had received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) for the NDA for govorestat due to deficiencies in the clinical application. On this news, Applied Therapeutics' common stock fell to $8.57 per share on November 27, 2024, before falling further to $2.03 on November 29, 2024, and $1.75 per share on December 2, 2024, a total decline of more than 80%. Then, on December 2, 2024, Applied Therapeutics disclosed it received a“warning letter” from the FDA referring to the clinical trial issues underlying the CRL. Applied Therapeutics' common stock fell again on this news. What Now : You may be eligible to participate in the class action against Applied Therapeutics, Inc. Shareholders who want to serve as lead plaintiff for the class must submit their application to the court by February 18, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. You do not have to participate in the case to be eligible for a recovery. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member. For more information, click here . All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses. About Robbins LLP : A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, the attorneys and staff of Robbins LL have been dedicated to helping shareholders recover losses, improve corporate governance structures, and hold company executives accountable for their wrongdoing since 2002. To be notified if a class action against Applied Therapeutics, Inc. settles or to receive free alerts when corporate executives engage in wrongdoing, sign up for Stock Watch today. Attorney Advertising. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at MENAFN23122024004107003653ID1109025498 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

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NFL stands by Jay-Z amid rape allegation: 'Our relationship is not changing,' Roger Goodell saysLAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. , Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ALLO Fiber today announced a fiber broadband project installing a 10 Gigabit network in Flagstaff, AZ. This fiber connection will enable world-class internet, broadband, cybersecurity, managed services, telephone, and video services for residents and businesses. Construction is scheduled to begin in March 2025 . This $65 million project will employ 75 local professionals, with many more involved during the construction phase. Flagstaff residents and businesses will soon be able to take advantage of award-winning customer service and internet speeds. Through this 100% fiber-optic network, students can improve how they learn, and employees can work efficiently from the office or home. The fiber network will feature up to 10 Gigabit speeds for residents and up to 100 Gigabit speeds for businesses, providing equal upload and download speeds optimized by ALLO's world-class Wi-Fi 7 routers. Additionally, Flagstaff residents, businesses of all sizes, and governmental entities will be supported by ALLO's fiber-rich network, delivering active and passive solutions without installation fees or restrictive contracts. Internet, data transport, cloud connectivity, video, and voice are included in ALLO's comprehensive communications, entertainment, and business products. Businesses can access ALLO's managed services, next-generation firewalls, phone systems, and cybersecurity offerings before the fiber network is built. The community will also have access to a community-wide network providing ultra-reliable and extensive internet bandwidth. ALLO Arizona General Manager Mike Horton stated, "As we expand our coverage across Arizona , we are excited to begin construction in the City of Flagstaff . We understand that with continued growth in the region, the value of essential communications infrastructure and advanced technology is an important asset for the city and surrounding communities. We look forward to offering ALLO Fiber services to Flagstaff and continuing to create local jobs in the process." Flagstaff is the seventh Arizona community that ALLO serves. ALLO began developing our first Arizona Gigabit community in Lake Havasu City in September of 2021, followed by the Kingman , Yuma , San Luis , Somerton , and Sierra Vista markets. ALLO is also operating Middle Mile projects in Yuma and Mohave Counties. For more information about ALLO in Flagstaff , please visit AlloFiber.com/ Flagstaff and AlloFiber.com/careers . About ALLO Communications ALLO Communications, a leader in providing fiber-optic services, has been dedicated to delivering world-class communications and entertainment services since 2003. With a commitment to building Gigabit communities, ALLO serves over 50 communities across Nebraska , Colorado , Arizona , Missouri , Iowa , and Kansas . ALLO is known for its reliable fiber networks and customized technology solutions that support businesses of all sizes. For more information, visit AlloFiber.com . Contact: Tanna Hanna Vice President of Marketing Tanna.Hanna@allofiber.com 308-633-7815 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-power-of-allos-all-fiber-network-coming-to-flagstaff-arizona-302338563.html SOURCE ALLO Communications

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas won the Big 12 title in 2023 on its way out the door to the Southeastern Conference. It was still swinging open when Arizona State waltzed in and won the league title in its debut season. And now the old Big 12 champs meet the new Big 12 champs on the path toward a potential national title. The fifth-seeded Longhorns and fourth-seeded Sun Devils play News Years Day in the Peach Bowl in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff . Both had their doubters they could get here. Texas (12-2) still had to prove is was “ready” for the SEC. Arizona State (11-2) was picked to finish last in the Big 12. But the Sun Devils quickly started winning and having fun in some new road environments in college towns smaller than some of their stops in the more cosmopolitan old Pac-12. All-American running back Cam Skattebo led the barnstorming tour. “We were not used to getting tortillas thrown at us at Texas Tech. You're not used to some of these environments," Sun Devils coach Kenny Dillingham said Monday. “When you're in the Pac-12, you're playing in Seattle, you're playing in L.A., you're playing in Salt Lake City. We got to face a lot more small college town football with really, really great environments. ... It was definitely fun to join a new league," Dillingham said. And Dillingham laid down some Texas roots. The Sun Devils are recruiting Texas players out of high school, and the current roster has six transfers who started their college careers in burnt orange in Austin. “The guys we’ve gotten from Texas and coach (Steve Sarkisian's) program have been unbelievable,” Dillingham said. “We know what we’re getting when we’re getting a guy from that program, and that’s a guy who has worked really hard, competed and been pushed. Those are the things that we like to bring in.” Safety Xavion Alford was named All-Big 12 . Defensive end Prince Dorbah is another Sun Devils starter. Defensive lineman Zac Swanson, who has two sacks this season, is another former Longhorn who said he relished a chance to beat his former team. Recruited by Texas out of Phoenix, Swanson was a reserve in 2022 and 2023 behind future NFL draft picks T'Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy. “That's a team who kicked me out and said I'd never I was never going to be good enough to play there,” Swanson said last week. “That's something that has been on my agenda for a while.” Dillingham joked he'd like to get more Texas transfers this week. Sarkisian simply noted that he wished he'd signed Skattebo, a Californian who transferred from Sacramento State after the 2022 season. “I was unaware, so kudos to them. They found him, he's a heckuva player,” said Sarkisian, who also is a California native. Sarkisian said he was impressed by the Sun Devil's first-year success in the Big 12. “We were in that Big 12, what, for 27 years? We won four. This is their first year in and they won a Big 12 Championship. It’s a really hard thing to do,” Sarkisian said. “They’re playing with a ton of confidence right now. The last two months, I think they’re playing as good a football as anybody in the country.” Despite wining that last Big 12 title and a playoff appearance in 2023, Texas still faced skeptics that the Longhorns would take their lumps in the SEC this year. Texas was more than ready for the league and the Longhorns made it to the SEC championship game. Their only two losses have been to Georgia, the No. 2 seed in the playoff. Sarkisian still remembers his 5-7 Texas debut in 2021. The program wasn't ready for the SEC and the playoff back then, but it certainly is now. Texas is the only one of last year's four playoff teams to make the expanded 12-team field this year. “There’s a lot to be proud of, but mostly I’m proud of our veterans, our leaders, our seniors, because those guys went from 5-7 in year one, they went through 8-5 in year two, and they didn’t jump ship. They hung in there with us. They believed in what they were doing,” Sarkisian said. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football