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In the resurfaced 2014 segment from “Piers Morgan Live,” Handler said Morgan, 55, was a “terrible interviewer” for not paying attention to what she was saying during the conversation. While Morgan tried to turn the tables and blamed the 46-year-old comedian for not “keeping [his] attention,” Handler quickly fired back. More at www.CooperandAnthony.com, and watch us nightly at 7pm EST https://www.twitch.tv/cooperandanthony
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. While Morgan is busy going everywhere we would rather be, Nikhil connects with fellow podcaster and personal development professional Scott Mathie (0:30). Because we talk a lot about college here at RCT, it only felt right to look back at Scott’s college experience (3:25), how it led him to found the “Nix Your Limits” platform, how he broke through barriers in his own life (10:30), and how students can nix their limits (15:35). Scott and Nikhil then shift to a more psychological discussion, where they dive into the prevalence of mental health challenges that high schoolers and college students face surrounding academics and college applications (18:06) before closing with opportunities to connect with Scott’s platforms and their amazing missions (25:00). Real College Talk is a podcast that you won't want to miss! To catch every episode, make sure to hit the subscribe button and turn on our notifications. You can follow us on Instagram @realcollegetalk and follow our co-hosts @morgs__anne and @nikhil.vn. We are always working on new content, so be on the lookout for our latest episodes. In the meantime, Keep It Real!
The Legendary Ladies are back! Well, at least some of them. While Morgan takes the week off, Amy and Kat discuss the return of Legends of Tomorrow Season 4. The Ladies discuss their overall impressions of the episode, as well as their thoughts on Mona's Monaness and the odd character digressions of some of their favorite characters. They also read fan feedback, assign their MVP, and expand a question corner for all listeners to participate in. Amy: @Amy_Marie97 Kat: @ComicUno Morgan: @Mojotastic Tweet or DM us on twitter: @Legends_Podcast Like us? Rate us 5 stars on iTunes! Find Legends of Tomorrow Podcast on: Social Media: Facebook – @Legends_Podcast Subscribe: iTunes – Stitcher Radio – YouTube – DC TV Podcasts – Google Play – iHeartRadio Contact: thelegendspodcast@gmail.com Support: TeePublic Store
11/26/2018 The History of the Morgan Silver Dollar The Morgan silver dollar was first minted from 1878-1904, and again in 1921. Following the passage of the Bland-Allison Act in 1878, which required the U.S. Treasury to purchase a specified amount of silver to be circulated as silver dollars, Morgan dollars quickly stockpiled in the Treasury and bank reserves. The act was passed during the height of the bimetallism movement in America, or the use of both silver and gold standards. With tens of millions of coins minted in a particular year alone, Morgan dollars continue to be one of the most widely circulated silver bullion today. How Much Silver is in a Morgan Dollar? They contain 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper, which makes them easy to buy and sell at lower prices. While common date Morgan dollars are often close to the spot price of silver, The low mintage, high-grade coins can sell for thousands of dollars each. The Demand for Silver Dollars While Congress deliberated over the silver question in 1877, demand for a new silver dollar was driven by the Comstock Lode in Nevada, which was excavating unfathomable masses of silver. Mint Director Henry P. Linderman directed his chief engraver, William Barber, and his assistant, George T. Morgan, to create designs for a new silver dollar. The best design would prevail. The mint director, supposedly dissatisfied with Barber’s work, rigged the contest in Morgan’s favor, and Morgan’s design won. The Design Morgan enlisted Philadelphia teacher, Anna Willess Williams, to model for his depiction of Miss Liberty. A left-facing portrait head of Liberty is featured on the coin’s obverse, with a somewhat gaunt eagle depicted on the back, giving the Morgan its nickname: “buzzard dollar.” In an unprecedented move, Morgan initialed each side of the design with an “M.” Shortly after its first mint, critics noted the Morgan eagle mistakenly had eight tail feathers instead of seven, and therefore some 1878 coins may depict either, with seven being the rarer. It’s reported that over half a billion Morgan coins were struck between 1878 and 1921. Most of the output came from the original mint facility in Philadelphia, while Carson City, New Orleans, and San Francisco sites also made them. Carson City ended production when it closed doors in 1893, later making them a valuable commodity among numismatists. Even after minting ended in Carson City, the vault there stored millions of Morgans, which were transferred to Washington in 1900 and kept sealed. Later, in 1921, the Denver mint also produced Morgan dollars. The 1921 Silver Dollar After passage of the Pittman Act in 1918, the Morgan dollar was reintroduced in 1921. The act mandated earlier Morgans — almost 270 million coins — be melted and replaced by the Peace design by the end of 1921. The Pittman Act & the Growing Demand for Silver The Pittman Act was largely a response to the growing demand for silver during WWI, as the world’s currency - gold - was no longer available. Britain faced another crisis in India, and used silver certificates to pay for the ongoing war efforts and to suppress rebellion in the colony. Britain turned to America to purchase silver to back their certificates, and, combined with mounting pressure from Western miners to purchase their silver, the U.S. turned again to the Morgan dollar. Congress agreed to purchase bullion at above market prices from mining companies after the war, and replace each melted Morgan coin with a new mint. The Great Depression & the Silver Act of 1942 After the war, and as the price of silver rose again during the Great Depression, pressure from the mining industry again gave way to new silver policy, even while public demand for silver coins was low. Following the Silver Act of 1942, 53 million more silver dollars - both Morgan and Peace designs - were sent to the melting pot. Notwithstanding massive melts, the Treasury, as well as banks and mints, amassed stockpiles of morgans in their vaults, as buyers in the 1930s typically sought out lower face-value coins. However, during this time, the hobby of numismatics started to gain popularity, and Carson City Morgans and other rarer mints became popular among some collectors through the 1940s and '50s. The Decline of Silver Certificates In the early 1960s, Federal Reserve Notes began replacing silver certificates, and silver certificates were exchanged for silver bullion and granules, rather than in coins. This was a result of the rising price of silver, which gave investors an opportunity to redeem certificates at a high profit. The treasury could no longer sustain the price of silver, and again liquidated hundreds of bags of Morgan dollar coins (each bag held 1,000 coins) between the years 1962-64. Hoarding Silver Dollars The remaining Morgans held in the treasury’s vault were primarily rarer Carson City mints. From 1972-80, the government released these Morgans in mail-bid sales, generating a nice profit for the Federal Reserve. During this time, interest in collecting Morgans gained steam again, especially after a 400 bag hoard (about 400,000 coins) was discovered in the home of the deceased collector, LaVere Redfield in 1977, selling for $7.3 million dollars. In the early 80s, the Continental Bank released a hoard of 1.5 million Morgans, further distributing them among eager numismatists. 1895: The King of Morgans The rarest of the Morgan dollars is the 1895 mint, often referred to as the “king of the Morgans.” Of 12,880 mints struck that year, only 880 survived the melting pot, making the 1895 Morgan extremely rare at the time. It’s estimated that 500 or less survive today. In the early 1900s, a few investors and dealers collected them in hoards. Meanwhile, other Morgan strikes, such as the 1904-O, are very common, making regular appearances at auctions today. How Many Morgan Dollars Exist Today? In all, over 657 million Morgan silver dollars were produced over the years, with 96 date and mint varieties circulating the market. They were widely bought in the West, while they failed to gain momentum in the East. Hoards remained untouched until the mid 20th century, which helps explain why many coins are in such good condition today. While Morgan silver dollars took decades to gain popularity, they retain a notable pedigree among collectors today.
This episode is a real treat to release as our great colleague, Morgan Denny, PT joins us for an in depth discussion on all the aspects of her passion filled career. Her influence as a teacher, a clinician, a leader, and as a friend has been consistently positive, and its no wonder we feel like we always learn something from her when she shares stories like the ones on this episode. Morgan Denny received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Montana in 2006. She has focused her work in outpatient orthopedic settings, addressing conditions and people of all sorts, both in the United States and around the globe. Morgan believes that it is hard to be happy without first being healthy, and holds a strong belief that all people should have access to the resources they need to lead able-bodied and fulfilling lives. With this in mind, she began traveling to Haiti to provide rehabilitative therapy in 2013, and found passion in addressing the need in this country. While Morgan’s professional life has focused on physical therapy, she is also a strong advocate for implementing sustainable living practices. She spent two years creating a non-profit project called EcoJaunt, whose mission was to travel throughout the United States creating how-to videos that teach sustainable living tactics, which were then presented at schools and community forums, and on the website EcoJaunt.org. Morgan is a conservationist and strives to reuse everything possible in order to decrease unnecessary waste that will pollute the environment. She has seen the importance of this practice worldwide, in travels through India, Nepal, Fiji, and Haiti, where waste clutters the streets and waterways, creating increasing health concerns. Morgan believes this to be a particularly important concept in Haiti, where the waste disposal system is lacking and water is unsafe for consumption. While her treatment focus in Oregon has included orthopedic conditions and sports rehab, Morgan also enjoys working with pediatric and neurological cases abroad. Before becoming a PT, Morgan worked in a variety of settings (camps, clinics, therapeutic riding facilities) with diverse populations including children and adults with disabilities, varying neurological disorders, and children with systemic diseases, such as cancer and cystic fibrosis. Contact Morgan and stay on top of her lectures and blogs at www.standhaitiproject.org and www.ptonice.com
Fear The Walking Dead premiered this week with a new cast of characters that have us intrigued. While Morgan (one of the more annoying characters) from The Walking Dead has joined the cast, we were pleasantly surprised by his presence on this show. Lots of questions remain, however. Where is Madison? And was it the right decision to have an entire premiere not feature any of the previous season's cast? Listen to this episode of the Fear The Walking Dead Podcast by Fandom Found and find out. If you would like to be included in the show, feel free to email us your feedback to twdepodcast@gmail.com. You can also keep in touch by LIKING us on Facebook or following us on Twitter. If you enjoyed this week’s show – please subscribe to our show. Feel free to leave us a rating and some feedback so we can further improve our show! Join us next week for Episode 2 entitled Another Day in the Diamond.
The war in the south continues......Nathanael Greene took over the reigns of command in the south at the end of 1780. With the assistance of Daniel Morgan, he began pursuing British General Cornwallis. While Morgan secured a victory over the British at Cowpens, South Carolina, it marked the beginning of a long campaign that would ultimately lead to the siege at Yorktown and the end of the revolution. We also touch on the war in the north as George Washington dealt with the difficult challenges of funding the army and dealing with the treachery of Benedict Arnold. Questions? Send your emails to americawarpodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy listening!