Carol Bengle Gilbert
Living in Silver Spring, MD
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On AC since: 11.02.06
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A 2007 AC Top 1000 Content Producer, Carol was previously recognized as an outstanding writer when selected as a finalist in the Hans Christian Andersen Year writing competition in 2004. Writing credits include CBS/Late Night Show with David Letterman.
A 2007 AC Top 1000 Content Producer, Carol was previously recognized as an outstanding writer when selected as a finalist in the Hans Christian Andersen Year writing competition in 2004. Writing credits include CBS/Late Night Show with David Letterman.
Education/Experience:
Boston College, B.A., cum laude, 1979; University of Connecticut, J.D., with honors, 1982
Boston College, B.A., cum laude, 1979; University of Connecticut, J.D., with honors, 1982
Interests:
travel, education, international affairs, Europe, culture, politics, linguistics, humor, law, parenting, bicycling, eco-sustainability, history
travel, education, international affairs, Europe, culture, politics, linguistics, humor, law, parenting, bicycling, eco-sustainability, history
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Sure everyone needs sex, but they need chocolate too!
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
What happened to medical ethics? A doctor wants his soon to be ex-wife to give him one of her kidneys or its fair market value.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
Photographer Marty Odom claims he lost his job because his revealing photo documented problems with the Vail Resort chair lift operation.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
At Macy's, it's the underperforming stores getting the axe, but nationwide, the retail outlook is bleak for both stores and the malls housing them.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
Some commenters drawn to the Skanks in New York blog as a result of Cohen's lawsuit suggest that Cohen is overreacting to anonymous defamation.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 1/6/2009 | Read more »
Amid all the news of layoffs, the FBI is engaged in one of its largest hiring blitzes ever.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 1/6/2009 | Read more »
The FIRST Robotics Competition was the brainchild of the inventor of the Segway, Dean Kamen.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 1/4/2009 | Read more »
Tips for parents to promote healthy oral hygiene in children.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/30/2008 | Read more »
Help kids understand why proper oral hygiene is important with this hands on guide that includes experiments on plaque formation and enamel damage.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/30/2008 | Read more »
National Body Challenge 2009 is at hand.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
Incoming President Barack Obama faces a formidable challenge dealing with Israel and the Hamas government in Gaza upon taking office.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
A surreptitious invasion of singing goats did not impress the owner of the von Trapp Family Lodge.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
Miss Hispanoamerica was stripped of her crown after being arrested with alleged drug traffickers, one of whom is believed to be her boyfriend.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/28/2008 | Read more »
Is it time Americans began openly discussing the lingering effects of historical racism?
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/27/2008 | Read more »
Humans are more efficient at solving the Rubik's Cube than robots.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/26/2008 | Read more »
Rescuers are scrambling to remove trapped motorists from flood waters in 10-degree weather in Bethesda, Maryland, this morning.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/23/2008 | Read more »
A typical Christmas tree fire reaches flash point in a mere 40 seconds. How to avoid Christmas tree fires in your home.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/17/2008 | Read more »
Bus Radio is accused of aggressively marketing to children.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/17/2008 | Read more »
1 in 10 Americans are now receiving food stamps, the highest rate in the program's history.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/14/2008 | Read more »
The Mark Winger case brings to mind the sad story of Ron Williamson.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/14/2008 | Read more »
Is there any force of nature more magical than a shooting star?
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/14/2008 | Read more »
Travel to destinations experiencing winter can mean a more authentic experience, minimal crowds and lower costs.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/12/2008 | Read more »
Retailers seem to have missed news of the economic downturn, still trying to sell monuments to consumerism for consumerism's sake for the holidays.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/12/2008 | Read more »
Storms knocking out power and dropping tree limbs on roads led the governors of New Hampshire and Massachusetts to declare states of emergency.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/12/2008 | Read more »
It's been a busy day for persons involved with the Caylee Anthony case. Casey Anthony's murder trial was postponed this morning; later the body of a small child -- possibly Caylee -- was found.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/11/2008 | Read more »
The Universal Hour of Peace is one of the realized dreams of students of the School of Metaphysics who study the meaning of peace and means of attaining it.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/11/2008 | Read more »
Montgomery County Public Schools will join the other school districts surrounding the nation's capital in celebrating Inauguration Day as a school holiday.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/10/2008 | Read more »
As a former unemployment attorney, I have seen many people flounder when they face sudden unemployment and make costly mistakes. In the hopes of helping some pink slip holder out there avoid those mistakes, I offer these observations:
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/8/2008 | Read more »
Toxic air plagues the nation's schools. Find your school ranking here.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/8/2008 | Read more »
Watch Sara the Walrus' act and learn some unusual walrus facts.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/6/2008 | Read more »
Bank of America got a bailout from American taxpayers before abruptly withdrawing financing from this small, midwestern business, causing abrupt layoffs.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/6/2008 | Read more »
Add an international flair to your New Year's celebration by borrowing some of these customs from countries throughout the world.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/5/2008 | Read more »
If you were going to immerse yourself in a new lifestyle for a year, what lifestyle would you choose?
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/5/2008 | Read more »
Someone thinks Moms need to buy their kids toys that encourage them to deposit food all over the house?
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/5/2008 | Read more »
The Obama administration's commitment to change must encourage Americans to reduce automobile reliance and adopt clean energy sources to replace coal and oil.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/5/2008 | Read more »
Today it's dog saves dog. In August, it was dog saves baby. Dogs prove themselves loyal friends time and again.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/5/2008 | Read more »
A look at the worst options for an office Christmas gift exchange (aka Secret Santa). For example, a framed photo of the boss is a two-edged sword.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/4/2008 | Read more »
Zantryl is one of the approximately 400 prescription drugs that can lead to xerostomia.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/4/2008 | Read more »
Why Librium causes xerostomia and how to treat it.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/4/2008 | Read more »
Canker sores are one of the diagnostic criterion for Bechet's Disease.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/4/2008 | Read more »
Canker sores can be unusually vexatious for HIV patients.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
For celiac sufferers, canker sores serve as a warning of hidden gluten sources in the diet.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
Xerostomia, also known as dry or cotton mouth, is not merely uncomfortable; it can be detrimental to your health.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
Mozart lovers object to the expansion of Sound of Music tourism in Salzburg, Austria.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
Tofurky won't be on our dining table next Thanksgiving.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
Katherine McIntosh remembers the day that Dorothea Lange snapped the iconic photo Migrant Mother.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
Users of Lioresal (baclofen) should take care to address any symptoms of dry mouth to minimize the risk of dental disease.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/2/2008 | Read more »
Although Xerostomia is a rare side effect of Restoril use, it should not be overlooked.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 12/1/2008 | Read more »
Where to find the best deals for Cyber Monday shopping.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/30/2008 | Read more »
The cost of care and contacts at MyEyeDr. was in line with other chains, perhaps a bit more expensive, but their service was superior. The exact price depends on the services required, prescription, and the choice of contacts, glasses or frames.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
Could Igor Panarin be correct? Is the US headed for a spring economic collapse followed by a break-up of the union?
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/25/2008 | Read more »
Tofurky math made simple from the angle of tear to Tofurky tune listening times.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/25/2008 | Read more »
The latest news on the inaugural housing rental market in metro Washington, DC.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/24/2008 | Read more »
Christina Romer's study of tax cuts as an economic stimulus suggests that they ultimately lead to tax increases.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/24/2008 | Read more »
If wheel chair transport doesn't grab you, consider dining from a toilet bowl or sneaking about a safe house for your novelty dinner.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/23/2008 | Read more »
McDonald's is no stranger to lawsuits, but the lawsuits keep getting stranger.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/23/2008 | Read more »
With his presidential term expiring and calls for criminal prosecution of Administration officials increasing, H.R. 1531 would discourage preemptive presidential pardons.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/23/2008 | Read more »
Sad reflections following the death of a teen who committed suicide live on the web.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/22/2008 | Read more »
A Big 3 collapse would not kill the US economy.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/20/2008 | Read more »
The Coupon Mom has been paraded about consumer TV ad infinitum but what additional tips do her website users have for saving on groceries?
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/20/2008 | Read more »
3 varieties of Lean Cuisine were recalled this week due to possible contamination with bits of hard, blue plastic.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/18/2008 | Read more »
The Obama-McCain meeting this afternoon in Chicago has fueled speculation that McCain may be offered a cabinet post.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/17/2008 | Read more »
Just because you don't live in Burlington, Vermont, doesn't mean you can't benefit from its status as healthiest US city.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/17/2008 | Read more »
Linda Hogan cohabits with teen; Sarah Palin greets male campaign staff clad only in towel, Miss Vietnam stripped of title over educational background.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/7/2008 | Read more »
Unknown persons apparently have been gathering up all the print newspapers in town in hopes of selling them as memorabilia on ebay.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/6/2008 | Read more »
The Newseum presents newspaper coverage of the US 2008 election from around the world today and hosts Talk of the World tomorrow.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/5/2008 | Read more »
Only one candidate wins the race, but both candidates serve the country.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/5/2008 | Read more »
This rolling commentary is part of AC's continuing election coverage on Tuesday, November 4.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/4/2008 | Read more »
Barack Obama rallied voters at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg, VA on October 23, 2008.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/3/2008 | View here »
Whether your fantasies involve sex toys or free food, some merchant may be offering free stuff for voting that will satisfy your needs.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/3/2008 | Read more »
Ryanair's cheap flights are the stuff both dreams and spoofs are made of.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/3/2008 | Read more »
Compressed air cars have taken center stage as gas prices soar and consumers want cheaper, more environmentally friendly transportation options.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/3/2008 | Read more »
A computerized laundry machine monitoring program is making a hit on college campuses nationwide.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/2/2008 | Read more »
In Rabbit Hash, Kentucky, its dog against dog in the mayoral race.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/2/2008 | Read more »
What happened when Sarah Palin fell for a prank call and thought she had the President of France Nicolas Sarkozy on the line?
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/2/2008 | Read more »
With a new study showing the end of daylight savings time is associated with reduced heart attack risk, enjoy that extra hour of guilt-free sleep.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 11/1/2008 | Read more »
They're both washed up and wrinkly...
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/29/2008 | Read more »
The form of the questions in this interview leaves no doubt Barbara West is conducting a cross-examination.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/26/2008 | Read more »
Police continue to investigate, but say Todd did not make an ATM transaction as she claimed and has changed her story.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/24/2008 | Read more »
Following the endorsements by Colin Powell and Christopher Buckley, more prominent Republicans are supporting Barack Obama for President.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/24/2008 | Read more »
In Leesburg, Virginia, Obama Asks Democrats, Republicans to Come Together to Solve Nation's Problems
"If you see Obama, tell him 2 little boys really look up to him."
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/23/2008 | Read more »
Newspaper endorsements are rolling in with only 2 weeks left until the national election.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/19/2008 | Read more »
Powell's endorsement of Obama is not just one more Republican feather in Obama's cap but an acknowledgment of his foreign affairs capability.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/19/2008 | Read more »
The Washington Post, longtime McCain supporters, endorsed his opponent Democratic Senator Barack Obama for President.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/17/2008 | Read more »
You're no plumber, Joe.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/16/2008 | Read more »
The tell-all photo of McCain in a follower's pose with lolling tongue and CNN polling both indicate Obama's debate winner status.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/16/2008 | Read more »
Grouches beware: I inhabit a grouch-free zone this National Grouch Day.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/15/2008 | Read more »
Cheap Costumes You Can Afford Even After a Bailout
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/14/2008 | Read more »
Sociallism's lynchpin- nationalization of a country's economic life blood- more evident in Bush's bank action than Obama's plumber comments.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/14/2008 | Read more »
Some iguanas vanish due to extinction; for others the story is less dramatic.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/14/2008 | Read more »
A political limerick memorializing the McCain-Palin campaign.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/14/2008 | Read more »
How will the U.S.A. ebay listing read?
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/10/2008 | Read more »
How much more of the American taxpayers' money will be diverted to failing financial institutions while multimillionaire executives walk away unscathed?
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/8/2008 | Read more »
President Achmeni-well,whatever his name is, you know- there's nuclear concerns there and well, not with him, I mean but again we have terrorists that- it is a difficult region over there in that area...
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/8/2008 | Read more »
"People who live in glass houses should not throw stones."
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/5/2008 | Read more »
Senator Joe Biden easily claimed the title of debate winner but Sarah Palin and the American public came away winners as well.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/3/2008 | Read more »
Mooshead and extra ice are touches associated with Palin while Biden's working class roots bring on Rolling Rock and his visits with heads of state wine.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/2/2008 | Read more »
The Senate takes up the rejected House bailout bill with a host of other legislation appended.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 10/1/2008 | Read more »
With the $700 billion bailout plan rejected by a House wary of public opposition, any new plan must address consumer concerns.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 9/30/2008 | Read more »
The bailout bill was defeated and citizens, Wall St. and Congress members now must grapple with the question, "What's next?"
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 9/29/2008 | Read more »
The melamine milk contamination scandal in China has moved beyond baby formula to a variety of milk-containing foodstuffs.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 9/29/2008 | Read more »
Bailout law now judicially reviewable, includes foreclosure help; no executive compensation cap, deregulation repeal.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 9/29/2008 | Read more »
Grassroots efforts like stopthehousingbailout.com are changing the political landscape overnight.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 9/26/2008 | Read more »