Mary A.Reed
Mary is a lover of History and Hollywood, and a huge fan of L.A. Kings Hockey! She is a Yahoo! Featured Contributor in Arts and Entertainment, and writes five Movie Beats, including a weekly summary of Hollywood movie events in Los Angeles, local screening quote roundups, Awards season articles and an Awards Tweet beat! She lives in the suburbs northeast of Los Angeles.
She proudly obtained a JD degree from Loyola Law School, a BA from California State University, Northridge with a major in History, and an AA degree from Glendale Community College. She is the first in her family to graduate from college.
Mary has worked as a public servant and trial attorney with the Los Angeles County District Attorney s Office and as a civil rights attorney. She has also worked in the private sector as an office manager/finance administrator, as well as a small-business entrepreneur and computer consultant.
She has been married for over 30 years to the love of her life, and has two adult children. She also has been lucky to be adopted by a dog named Stella, or as we affectionately call her, the amazing half dog-half alien being.
Mary has published numerous articles in newspapers and on the internet. She is currently writing a romance novel with her sister Tracy, and an action/adventure novel of her own. She also has a weekly radio show on the internet, The Mary and Tracy Show, with regular co-host and guest Noreen Brown on BlogTalkRadio. The show is currently focusing on the upcoming Hockey season, and the L.A. Kings. Other topics we have covered are Food and Lifestyle, and Commentary on Current Events. Podcasts for these shows are available at any time at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/marytracy or on itunes.
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She proudly obtained a JD degree from Loyola Law School, a BA from California State University, Northridge with a major in History, and an AA degree from Glendale Community College. She is the first in her family to graduate from college.
Mary has worked as a public servant and trial attorney with the Los Angeles County District Attorney s Office and as a civil rights attorney. She has also worked in the private sector as an office manager/finance administrator, as well as a small-business entrepreneur and computer consultant.
She has been married for over 30 years to the love of her life, and has two adult children. She also has been lucky to be adopted by a dog named Stella, or as we affectionately call her, the amazing half dog-half alien being.
Mary has published numerous articles in newspapers and on the internet. She is currently writing a romance novel with her sister Tracy, and an action/adventure novel of her own. She also has a weekly radio show on the internet, The Mary and Tracy Show, with regular co-host and guest Noreen Brown on BlogTalkRadio. The show is currently focusing on the upcoming Hockey season, and the L.A. Kings. Other topics we have covered are Food and Lifestyle, and Commentary on Current Events. Podcasts for these shows are available at any time at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/marytracy or on itunes.
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Rubio Fails to Deliver on Guns and Immigration Reform in Reponse to State of the UnionGuns and immigration reform: These were the two topics I most wanted to hear about from Senator Marco Rubio, in his response to President Obama’s State of the Union speech. Did he deliver? No.
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The State of the Union vs. Chris DornerPresident Obama seemed cool and collected, as he delivered most of his State of the Union speech tonight. Then he hit it out of the park on the subject of gun control.
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Hollywood movie events in Los Angeles June 29-July 5, 2012This Fourth of July week in Hollywood, movie events include appearances by National Lampoon founder Matty Simmons at a screening of 'Animal House,' appearances by Michael Feinstein and Holly Woodlawn, and so much more.Also published on: -
Great movies about bad dads for Father’s DayIf you really want to appreciate your dad for Father’s Day, why not check out a really good movie about bad dads? Here are four great movies about not so great fathers portrayed by some of Hollywood's finest actors.Also published on: -
Hollywood movie events in Los Angeles June 15-21, 2012Hollywood movie events this week include three red carpet premieres, for Disney’s “Brave,” Universal’s “Ted” starring Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis, and “People Like Us” starring Chris Pine; The Academy’s Oscars Outdoors series; and so much more!Also published on: -
Hollywood movie events in Los Angeles June 8-14, 2012Hollywood movie events this week include two red carpet premieres, for 'Rock of Ages' and Woody Allen’s 'To Rome With Love'; a tribute to Jack Oakie; appearances by Kirk Douglas, Jane Fonda, Pat Boone, and others at special screenings; and so much more.Also published on: -
Hollywood Movie Events in Los Angeles June 1-6, 2012This week in Hollywood, movie events include the MTV Movie Awards, a presentation of 'Tootsie' at the historic Orpheum Theater with Dabney Coleman and Geena Davis attending, an evening honoring Hollywood dogs by the Academy, and so much more.Also published on: -
Hollywood movies under the stars in Los Angeles this summerIt is shaping up to be a fantastic summer to watch movies outdoors in Hollywood. So pull out your beach chairs, dust off a blanket, and head out to enjoy a hot Hollywood movie under the stars at these outdoor venues in Los Angeles this summer.Also published on: -
Classic movies for Memorial Day: Best Actor Oscar-winnersOne way to spend the Memorial Day holiday is to watch a classic Hollywood movie honoring great soldiers. Here are some of Hollywood's finest portrayals of soldiers in movies by actors who have won the Best Actor Oscar for their roles.Also published on: -
Political History of the Global Warming Debate in the United StatesA history of the political debate about global warming in the U.S. and where we stand as a nation today on signing the Kyoto protocol and capping greenhouse emissions. -
After Oslo and Arizona, a Survey of Federal Gun Control Laws in the U.S.A short survey of federal gun control laws in the U.S. from the Second Amendment in 1791 through today.
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Why Rupert Murdoch is Important in the U.S.Rupert Murdoch owns a massive number of media outlets in the Unites States. He is known for imposing his conservative news on his newspapers and TV stations. If you think the news is controlled by liberals in this country, think again.
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Prince William and Kate to Stay in Hancock Park on Trip to CaliforniaPrince William and Catherine will head to Hancock Park in Los Angles this week. The royal couple announced they will be visiting the U.K. Consul-General's house and the rumor around town is they will stay over night there too.Also published on: -
Three Revelations from Obama's Speech on AfghanistanPresident Obama gave a speech Wednesday announcing the drawdown of troops from Afghanistan. Here are three notable things about the speech.Also published on: -
WikiLeaks vs. The Pentagon Papers: How Two Presidents Handle Whistle-Blowers' LeaksPresident Obama and President Nixon dealt with whistle-blowers leaking information about government misconduct in one distinctly different way
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The Immigration Debate: Where We Stand as a NationAn analysis of what is happening with state anti-illegal immigration laws similar to Arizona's SB 1070, including the latest and toughest anti-illegal immigrant law passed by Alabama on June 9, 2011.
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Who Will Be the Next Bin Laden?A simple primer discussing the Major Players who are rumored to take over Al-Qaida after the death of Osama bin Laden
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Do Americans Want Universal Healthcare?A survey of the arguments pro and con on the issue of single-payer universal healthcare coverage.Also published on:
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Bored with the Royal Wedding? No WayRecent polls say the majority of Americans and Brits are bored with the upcoming Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Bugger off! We can't wait! We'll be watching to see how many lights go on in the wee hours to prove the polls wrong.
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Kate May Have No Last Name when She Marries Prince WilliamWhat will be the official name and title for Kate Middleton after she marries Prince William? First there is the question of William's last name. Second, it depends on what title Queen Elizabeth give to William, a duke or an earl.