Author Archives: Robert K Stephen (CSW)

The sad tale of the Jews of Thessaloniki Greece

The Decimation of the Jews of Thessaloniki By Robert K. StephemSpecial to The Suburban Jun 20, 2018  0 Facebook Twitter Email Facebook Twitter Email Print Save I was always vaguely aware of the Jewish population in Thessaloniki Greece after several visits to that city. I became more interested when I heard, mistakenly, that there wasContinue reading “The sad tale of the Jews of Thessaloniki Greece”

Big Box Stores and online shopping at Amazon during these COVID Times in Canada; Good or Bad?

Yes this can most likely cause a debate that may never end. Here in Ontario big box stores remain open in the face of an emergency ordered lockdown These big box stores, like Costco are free in Ontario to sell what you might refer to as non essential merchandise in addition to essential items suchContinue reading “Big Box Stores and online shopping at Amazon during these COVID Times in Canada; Good or Bad?”

As a tourist is Vietnam for you?

Ten things to consider if Vietnam is for you By Robert K. StephenThe Suburban Oct 24, 2018  0 Facebook Twitter Email Facebook Twitter Email Print Save Vietnam has hit the top ten for exotic travel. But here are some things to remember having been there. 1. Vietnam is unlike Europe and North America Europe andContinue reading “As a tourist is Vietnam for you?”

Poetry Corner: “the gentleness of impeachment”

The gentleness of impeachment So Trump gets impeacheda laughable tap on his knuckles?as the enemies of America break into chuckles Would the long list of COVID protocols breached in which the Trumpster basked unmaskedcould this constitute a charge of manslaughter some to me asked?just drink a cup of bleachand forget social distancing on Memorial DayContinue reading “Poetry Corner: “the gentleness of impeachment””

Virus#26: Chapter 6 why Covid’s nasty success

Chapter 6 “why COVID’s nasty success’ We have discussed the origins of the various waves of COVID. Why then did it enjoy such nasty success? The highest kill rate per capita was in just about any country without a socialized medical system or a system that had simply crumbled over the years. Africa, South America,Continue reading “Virus#26: Chapter 6 why Covid’s nasty success”

“Pandemic 19”: You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet: What Awful Shape Our Front-line Doctors Must Be In!

“Pandemic 19” is a documentary about three doctors that made video recordings of their professional life during the first wave of the pandemic in the United States. The physicians are Dr. Virginia Brady who is a Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician in Boston. Dr. Brian Chang starts in Northern California as an Emergency Physician andContinue reading ““Pandemic 19”: You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet: What Awful Shape Our Front-line Doctors Must Be In!”

The Futility of Virtual Wine Tastings

Prior to COVID-19 life for a wine writer in Toronto was a busy one. Wine shows, tutored tastings, lunches and dinners with winemakers and trips abroad. First let me dispel a myth that all these events are a glorious fun filled romp. Not so. It takes time to get to and from your destination. YouContinue reading “The Futility of Virtual Wine Tastings”

Virus #26: Chapter 5 welcome to COVID-19 Plus

Chapter 5 “welcome to COVID-19 Plus” COVID-19 Plus appeared in 2025. It originated near a pork processing plant in the state of Virginia so it can be honestly said to be an American virus. It was not in the slaughterhouse that it was born but rather from a pork feces holding tank near the porkContinue reading “Virus #26: Chapter 5 welcome to COVID-19 Plus”

Possible Benefits of CBD on Certain Neurological disorders

Published online 2020 Nov 7. doi: 10.3390/molecules25215186PMCID: PMC7664437PMID: 33171772 Molecular Targets of Cannabidiol in Experimental Models of Neurological Disease Serena Silvestro,†Giovanni Schepici,†Placido Bramanti, and Emanuela Mazzon*Francesca Cardona, Academic EditorAuthor informationArticle notesCopyright and License informationDisclaimerGo to: Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive phytocannabinoid known for its beneficial effects including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Moreover, CBD is a compound with antidepressant, anxiolytic, anticonvulsantContinue reading “Possible Benefits of CBD on Certain Neurological disorders”