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Even though Phish didn’t make their annual pilgrimage to Madison Square Garden this year, bringing tens of thousands of fans with them, Trey Anastasio is still keeping New Year’s Eve memories alive by selling off masks made from his “Send In The Clones” costume from 2019. The masks, which go on sale on January 1st at 1 p.m. ET, will raise money for the Divided Sky Fund.

In a Facebook post from the guitarist, Trey said that each “Green Clone Mask” is handmade from the remnants of the painter’s suit he donned on December 31st, 2019. Only 150 masks will be made, each one signed by Trey, and will sell for $250 plus $10 shipping with a limit of one per customer.

Related: 2020 Reflections With Trombonist Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastasio Band)

While the masks are alluring to anyone looking to own a piece of Phish history, owning a portion of Trey’s suit could be rather ominous. What seems like a lifetime ago at New Year’s Eve 2019, Trey supposedly (that’s right, I’m an NYE truther) got stuck on his platform high over the crowd Madison Square Garden. For most of the entire third set, his life and our hopes of the band’s longevity hung perilously in the balance. In a way—what with the risk to a musician’s health and the dancers located immediately below—the “Send In The Clones” gag gone awry served as a chilling sign of things to come as the pandemic made live music a risk to fan and audience alike. But, then again, it’s signed by Trey so do what you want.

Trey Anastasio’s “Green Clone Masks” go on sale on January 1st at 1 p.m. ET via the Waterwheel Foundation website.

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European soccer roundup: Neymar denies party, Burnley takeover, Nantes send in the clowns and Slutsky sings - CBS Sports

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European soccer's festive period is well and truly upon us with Boxing Day having thrown up unexpected results in the Premier League and the manic schedule continuing on into 2021 with the Bundesliga and Serie A returning to join La Liga and the English top-flight.

However, away from matters on the pitch, there has been plenty to keep us entertained this past week and much of that will have gone largely undetected.

From Neymar's supposed underground party to Leonid Slutsky belting out Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You, here are some of the best stories that you might have missed.

Neymar party controversy

Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil superstar Neymar is no stranger to headlines and the 28-year-old has been in the news since French football went on pause because of claims that the €222 million man was trying to party his way into 2021 over a five-day period in the middle of the COVID-19 crisis.

A legal representative denied that Neymar organized a massive underground bash to welcome the New Year at his Mangaratiba villa while the ex-Barcelona player's entourage also rejected the accusations, and he posted a picture on a yacht in southern Santa Catarina on social media.

However, the Rio de Janeiro prosecutor has now announced that there will be an investigation into the alleged coastal shindig after "multiple complaints based on information disclosed by the press regarding events organized by Neymar" that estimated between 150-500 attendees.

Brazil has been badly hit by the global COVID pandemic with nearly 200,000 deaths in 2020 and the story, first published by O Globo, has created a wave of criticism for Neymar in a productive season on the pitch in Paris where his six goals helped PSG to the Champions League knockout phase.

Burnley's American takeover is complete

There are now six American-owned Premier League clubs after ALK Capital acquired an 84% controlling stake in Burnley with Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Fulham the other five.

Additionally, the likes of Aston Villa also benefit from American backing as part of Wes Edens' shared ownership with Nassef Sawiris so USA influence continues to grow in English football despite Brexit's impending impact.

"Today marks a new era as we become stewards of this historic football club and build on Mike Garlick, Sean Dyche and everyone at Burnley's impressive work to make it a financially stable, established EPL club and local community cornerstone," said incoming Chairman Alan Pace.

"ALK Capital aims to secure the long-term future of Premier League football in Burnley," the statement added with the Clarets sat 16th in the table and five points clear of relegation zone leaders Fulham and a game in hand over other battlers against the drop.

Schalke's Gross negligence

After Huub Stevens' short-lived spell as Schalke 04's coach for the fourth time in his career, the struggling German giants have chosen Christian Gross as the man to save them from a humiliating drop out of the Bundesliga and potentially into financial oblivion.

With Turkgucu Munchen's struggles in Bundesliga 3 after Hasan Kivran's withdrawal from bankrolling the club hammering home the importance of financial stability in German football during the COVID-19 crisis, Schalke cannot afford relegation.

Gross, 66, is perhaps best known for spells as Tottenham Hotspur coach in the late 1990s and Basel boss for 10 years from 1999-2009 but his last posting in Europe with Swiss rivals Young Boys ended in 2012 and he has since had three stints with Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia and one with Egypt's Zamalek.

Nantes clowning around

On the topic of unpopular managerial appointments, Nantes' decision to hire Raymond Domenech in his first coaching role since leaving France in 2010 was met with derision by the Ligue 1 club's loyal supporters who have grown tired of owner Waldemar Kita's damaging leadership.

Supporters turned up at Les Canaris' Joneliere training facility this week to greet the new boss' first training session with circus music as part of the latest protests to persuade the unwanted Pole to sell up and move on from Stade de la Beaujoire.

Wednesday reign already over for Pulis

Tony Pulis lasted just 10 matches as Sheffield Wednesday manager with the Welshman gone at Hillsborough after just 45 days and one Championship win since replacing Garry Monk in November, leaving difficult Thai owner Dejphon Chansiri now looking for his seventh coach since his 2015 takeover.

Slutsky stars in Rubin's Christmas cracker

Just when 2020 seemed beyond redemption, current Rubin Kazan coach and ex-Hull City boss Leonid Slutsky saved it for the soccer world with his sensational yet unexpected rendition of Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You in the Russian club's brilliant belated festive video.

Happy New Year, everybody! Wishing you all the best for 2021 from myself and my colleagues in CBS Sports' soccer department.

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Conor Sen: Just send the $2000 checks already - Lincoln Journal Star

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Let's get down to brass tacks: Sending $2,000 in direct payments to Americans is a politically effective but economically inefficient way to provide needed relief to workers and families.

When Congress recently approved a new stimulus package, it included $600 cash payments to Americans. But that struck many people as a measly gesture compared to the $1,200 checks issued in the previous stimulus, and considering the economic damage done by the pandemic over the nine months since the CARES Act. So when President Donald Trump called for $2,000 checks, Democrats immediately jumped on board and some Republicans followed.

The new $2,000 amount was approved in the House on Monday, though a vote in the Senate Tuesday was blocked by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. The proposal is still very much alive, garnering support from both GOP Senate incumbents David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, who face a runoff election on Jan. 5 in Georgia. Given the controversy, it's worth asking how much the larger amount will actually help the economy.

I'll start with the positives. Most of the unemployment benefits passed in the Cares Act expired at the end of July, and because of archaic unemployment systems in states, many eligible workers never got them. These individuals have gone months wondering if or when more fiscal relief would come, and when we'll get the kind of economic reopening that will bring back millions of jobs in industries like travel and dining.

The fiscal relief package just passed by Congress will reinstate those unemployment benefits for a while, but at a reduced level. For everyone that falls into these buckets, an additional $1,400 payment is an efficient way to provide additional relief without relying on state unemployment systems to process claims on time, and to make up for Congress letting relief lapse over the summer.

And checks are broadly popular with the public. According to Data for Progress, 78% of Americans support the $2,000 payments. There's something to be said for giving the people what they want in a high-profile way. It makes them feel like the system is working for them and builds trust for the future.

Arguably, it was the success of the $1,200 checks in the CARES Act that bought the political will for another round of fiscal relief this month.

Those positives dwarf the negatives associated with the checks. From a macroeconomic or distributional standpoint it would be better to tailor relief more to where it's most needed — unemployed workers, or certain hard-hit state and local governments that continue to have big revenue shortfalls. But those options lack the political momentum that the $2,000 checks have. And a larger cash payment will still benefit these groups — for instance, money spent by individuals will be taxable, indirectly benefiting state and local budgets.

The bigger checks might be wasted on some recipients who don't need the money — but not entirely. Any two-person households making $150,000 that receive the additional payments might just stick it into savings. Or maybe they'll spend it on a Playstation 5 or a new set of AirPods Max.

Individuals with an impulse for gambling might use the money to buy speculative stocks or bitcoin. That could add some froth to the financial markets, but that's not particularly harmful to the economy, either. With inflation and interest rates as low as they are, a little excess consumption of trendy gadgets or risky stock bets isn't going to lead to any kind of economic overheating.

The bottom line is that checks are popular with the public, are easy to deliver, will help the fortunes of those who are struggling and don't pose a near-term inflationary risk to the economy. Congress should go ahead and send 'em.

Conor Sen writes for Bloomberg.

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Happy New Year 2021: Greetings, messages, quotes you can send to your loved ones - DNA India

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2020 hasn't been a great year and there's isn't one who wouldn't agree. It's been a difficult year, one where thousands lost their lives across the globe to a novel virus -- the coronavirus -- that still threatens humanity with its existence. 

The year gone by has left an indelible mark on each of our lives, impacted us in ways we could not even think of. From wrecking our health and sanity to forcing us to adopt ways and means of living and working that weren't a piece of cake to adapt to. However, now that we can safely say that 2020 has passed and hope that the worst has passed with it, celebrations for New Year, are in order. 

And while we can only reflect on the things that 2020 taught us, to cherish each moment of life, to not take it for granted, to spend time with loved one, to expect the unexpected, to overcome and keep going despite being faced with extra-ordinary odds, all we can hope from 2021 is to be kinder to humanity in more ways than one. 

And as we continue to hold the torch of hope and a brighter, better tomorrow aloft, we must think of ways to build our lives and the lives of our near and dear ones, of those less privileged in an era post-pandemic. And while we are at it, establishing our own resolutions for the coming year, we must remember all those who care for us and send them a little something in their inbox to let them know that they are remembered as we embark on a new year, hoping to start afresh. 

Here are a few wishes, messages and quotes that you can send you loved ones, raising a toast to a year full of joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories, this New Year. Take a look:

- Out with the old, in with the new: may you be happy the whole year through. Happy New Year!

- On this New Year, I wish that you have a superb January, a dazzling February, a Peaceful March, an anxiety-free April, a sensational May, and joy that keeps going from June to November, and then round off with an upbeat December.

- This year may we continue to share the genuine friendship that adds happiness and warmth to even the most mundane days.

- As we step into another year I’d like to thank you for lifting me up every time when I am down and encouraging me to move forward. Have a beautiful year!

- I wish you to look forward to the upcoming year with confidence and courage, giving wings to your dreams! Live your life to the fullest extent, Happy New Year!

- May this new year bring you much joy and fun. May you find peace, love, and success. Sending my heartiest new year wish for you!

- May this year bring new happiness, new goals, new achievements, and many new inspirations to your life. Wishing you a year fully loaded with happiness.

- Best friendships are the ones that don’t fade away no matter what. They grow old and make life worth living when things go wrong. Thanks, mate for everything. Have a blessed new year!

- Wave goodbye to the old and embrace the new full of hope, dream, and ambition. Wishing you a happy new year full of happiness!

- Forget the shortcomings of the previous year and embrace this fresh start with utmost zeal. Happy new year!

- Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a Happy New Year. May peace, love, and prosperity follow you always.

- May all failures, sorrow, and troubles stay behind in the passing year. And may they leave a lot of room in your life for laughter and happiness. Happy New Year, my love!

- Although we may have our ups and downs, I know we will always support each other. Here’s to another year and our wonderful family!

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Send us your questions about the vaccine | Covid-19 - Victoria Advocate

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The Advocate wants to help answer your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Whether you’re wondering about safety, side effects or how long you’ll have to wait, we’ll take your questions straight to doctors and vaccine experts.

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EIP card: What it is and why the IRS could send you a debit card with your second stimulus check starting this week - CNET

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The IRS has three ways to distribute stimulus money to you.

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This week, the IRS started to send out the second round of stimulus payments, which are part of a larger COVID-relief package that President Donald Trump signed into law. The payments are going out via direct deposit and in the mail, either as a paper check or as an Economic Impact Payment card (or EIP).

When the IRS sent the first stimulus payments, about 4 million Americans received their funds on an EIP card. The IRS said it is using the same debit-card delivery method this time for some of the second stimulus payments in the interest of time. (Here's how to find out which IRS priority group you're in for the second payment.)

Below, we answer some common questions about EIP cards, including what to do if you actually get one. We recently updated this story.

Read more: Not everyone will qualify for a second stimulus check. Here's why

What's an EIP card?

About 4 million people received their stimulus payment on a prepaid debit card called an EIP card, which looks like this. 

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An economic impact payment card is a prepaid debit card that the Treasury Department used to distribute some stimulus payments under the CARES Act, instead of an electronic monetary transfer or paper check. The cards were provided to some eligible US residents for whom the government didn't have banking information.

The IRS said it will use the cards to distribute stimulus payments this time too.

These Visa debit cards can be used to make purchases, get cash from in-network ATMs and transfer funds to your personal bank account without a fee. 

If you're sent one, after the card arrives, head to the EIP card website to activate it and learn more about how to use it. 

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Why would I get the EIP card instead of a paper stimulus check?

For the first round of payments, those who were eligible received the first stimulus payment by EIP card instead of by check if they filed their taxes but the IRS didn't have their bank account information on hand, and if the tax return was processed by IRS service centers in either Andover, Massachusetts, or Austin, Texas, according to a Treasury press release. It isn't clear what the significance is of those particular service centers, and the Treasury did not return our request for more information.   

For the second round of payments starting to go out this week, the IRS said it will send either paper checks or a debit card in the mail if it doesn't have banking information on hand. The IRS said some people who received a paper check last time might receive a debit card this time, and some people who received a debit card last time may receive a paper check.

How much stimulus money can be loaded on the EIP card? 

Getting your payment via an EIP card wouldn't change anything about the amount you'd get -- it's just a different format of the same payment.

The amount of money you're allotted in a second stimulus payment (whether it comes in the form of direct deposit, mailed check or EIP card) depends on your AGI, or adjusted gross income, from your tax filings, along with your filing status (single versus joint) and how many dependents you have. The maximum amount a single taxpayer could get is $1,200. 

Find out how to calculate how much you could get on a second stimulus payment here. You can also find out who counts as a dependent on your taxes and what that means for a stimulus payment. Here's how old a dependent has to be to get a separate stimulus payment and the stimulus check situation for older adults, people in the SSDI program, US citizens abroad and people living in US territories.

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How long could it take to get my EIP card now that a second stimulus payment is authorized?

When the CARES Act was passed in March, the first EIP cards didn't start going out until mid-May. But the IRS said it expects to start sending EIP cards in the mail starting Wednesday, Dec. 30.

The IRS said you'll also be able to track your money (in whatever form it will take) using the same IRS tool you can use to track the status of your stimulus payment, later this week.

How will my EIP card be delivered?

If you're eligible, the IRS said your EIP card will arrive at the address listed on your last tax return in a white envelope that displays the U.S. Department of the Treasury seal. The card will have the Visa name on the front and the issuing bank, MetaBank®, N.A., on the back. Information included with the card will explain that this is your Economic Impact Payment.

Because the envelope containing the first EIP card wasn't clearly marked, some people reportedly threw the letter away without opening it during the first round of stimulus payments. The IRS said for eligible people who don't receive a direct deposit to watch their mail carefully for the card in the coming weeks.

Note, if you moved, you'll need to inform the IRS and USPS of your new address.

Can I get direct deposit instead?

If the IRS has your bank account information on hand, it's more likely you'd get the payment by direct deposit instead of an EIP card. Since the first stimulus checks were sent, there has been greater effort to help people who don't have bank accounts get one for this purpose. Here are ways you might be able to help get a second check faster.

Will the IRS notify me that an EIP card is coming? 

With the first stimulus payments, the IRS sent a letter about your money to your last known address within 15 days after the payment was made. The letter included information on how you got the money (check or direct deposit or EIP card), and how to report it if you didn't receive the payment. But watch out: There have been a lot of stimulus check scams going around. Visit IRS.gov before giving anyone your information to make sure your letter is legitimate. 

What if my EIP card gets lost or destroyed?

With the first cards, if you've lost or destroyed your EIP card, you can request a free replacement through MetaBank Customer Service. The replacement fee will be waived the first time. We expect the IRS do to something similar this time.

You don't need to know your card number to request a replacement. Just call 800-240-8100, and choose the second option from the main menu, according to the IRS website. 

For more, find out if you're qualified for a second stimulus check and when you could expect a second stimulus payment. 

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Trey Anastasio to Sell Handmade Masks, Sourced from 12/31/19 'Send In The Clones' Jumpsuit - jambands.com

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Trey Anastasio to Sell Handmade Masks, Sourced from 12/31/19 ‘Send In The Clones’ Jumpsuit

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As the calendar flips to 2021, Trey Anastasio will raise money for his Divided Sky Fund by selling some coveted, handmade masks.

Fabric for the masks are sourced from Anastasio’s green ‘send in the clones’ jumpsuit, which Phish fans first saw on at the band’s 12/31/19 New Year’s gig at Madison Square Garden.

Anastasio was wearing the suit that same night when he famously got stuck in the rafters of MSG, inspiring the band’s ongoing “Rescue Squad” bit. He later revisited the experience during a 28 Days Later-inspired skit during The Beacon Jams.

“The Green Clone Mask: Handmade masks created from Trey’s Clone costume remnants,” reads an official description. “Masks signed by Trey. Only 150 available. One per customer.”

They are priced at $250 per mask plus $10 shipping and handling.

As Anastasio has said previously, The Divided Sky Fund is a cause close to his heart, with the goal of opening an addiction treatment center in Southern Vermont.

“I’ve been sober for 13 years. It’s a great blessing in my life,” Anastasio said ahead of The Beacon Jams. “We started talking about the idea of a treatment center about a year ago. I was worried that the project would get derailed because of the pandemic but it didn’t – it actually picked up steam; things are really rolling along now.”

Masks will go on sale on New Year’s Day at 1 p.m. ET at waterwheel-foundation.myshopify.com.

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