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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Matthew Perry died of a ketamine overdose; Elon Musk is reportedly a frequent user - what does ketamine do to the body?
What is ketamine? Live Events How frequently does Elon Musk use ketamine? Is ketamine a remedy for depression? What are the dangers of unsupervised ketamine use? Is ketamine addictive or harmful long term? FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The recent death of actor Matthew Perry and reports of Elon Musk's heavy ketamine use have put a sharp spotlight on the drug's risks and rising was once just limited to surgical use now goes beyond it. Ketamine is now used in mental health treatments and sometimes misused recreationally.'Friends' star Matthew Perry died after taking too much ketamine, and tech billionaire Elon Musk is said to use the drug all the are a plethora of bad things that can happen if you use drugs without being watched. Many have questioned the safety of the psychedelic and anesthetic drug and how doctors and those with depression use a powerful anesthetic, has been used since the 1960s. Due to its safety, speed, and short duration, emergency responders sometimes use Pat Fehling, a psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist at the UCHealth Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation (CeDAR), stated, 'If you break your leg skiing, ski patrol responders will likely give you ketamine. Ketamine makes people loopy but relieves pain and protects breathing,Over the past decade, ketamine has become popular as a recreational drug and for treating depression and PTSD, as per a report by UC to reports, Elon Musk claims that his excessive use of ketamine is causing problems with his New York Times claims that during his turbulent time as the de facto head of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, his abuse of the potent tranquilizer ketamine escalated to the point where it began to affect his bladder, a known adverse effect of frequent use of the Musk had been experimenting for a while and had previously claimed to use ketamine to treat depression, his habit was reportedly causing him to have bladder problems by the time he publicly endorsed Trump in used in safe, supervised settings under the guidance of medical professionals, ketamine, a medication used to treat depression, has been shown to help some people with treatment-resistant depression. While it does work for some, for other users, it can also result in frightening to the NYT, Musk has been taking a lot of ketamine lately, sometimes every day, and even combining it with other bizarre behavior is consistent with the known negative effects of long-term ketamine use, which include physical dependence, delusional thinking, being "distinctly dissociated in their day-to-day existence," and short- and long-term memory to the American Addiction Centers, prolonged use can result in withdrawal when abruptly stopped, physical dependence, and a certain level of have previously connected extended use to changes in the structure and function of the brain, emotional fluctuations, and declines in executive functioning, though studies have not yet proven any clear causal links. Ketamine bladder syndrome ," which includes a small, extremely painful bladder, frequent incontinence, blood in the urine, upper tract obstruction, and papillary necrosis, a kidney condition, can result from recreational ketamine use, a sper a report by professionals noticed a concerning rise in bladder problems among young people in the UK as a result of long-term drug can raise blood pressure, which can cause cardiac arrest, and it has been linked to some well-known deaths, such as Perry and McClain' can be addictive, particularly for people who have a history of substance abuse and high blood pressure or heart issues. Given that substance use disorders have some addictive qualities, it is critical to closely monitor a person's history of substance use but only with strict medical supervision. Unmonitored use is it has addictive properties, particularly for those with a history of substance abuse.
Japan Forward
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Japan Forward
A Festival of Japan and America's Special Relationship
For all intents and purposes, it seems that May is the start of the summer festival season. Things start to heat up, in more ways than one! In Tokyo, Kanda Matsuri and Sanja Matsuri take place on the second and third weekends, but my favorite place to be on the third weekend of May is the Black Ships Festival in Shimoda. This celebrates the arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry and his fleet of black ships, some of which were powered by steam, in 1854. At the time, I am convinced the event was not quite so wildly celebrated, but it resulted in the first treaty between an isolated Japan and a Western nation. It triggered the opening of the country at the end of the Edo period. This historical event is celebrated annually in the Black Ships Matsuri or "Kurofune Matsuri" and this year, 2025, was the 86th festival. It is a very well-loved festival bringing people from far and wide to what is normally a sleepy fishing town at the end of the Izu Peninsula. "Edo citizens" at the festival. (©Sheila Cliffe) The celebrations last for three days and on Friday a United States Navy ship arrives from Yokosuka and moors in the bay for the duration of the festival. Fireworks celebrate the arrival of the ship. Most years are marked by sunshine and intense heat, but this year, unfortunately, the Saturday celebration parade was washed out. However, a bit of inclement weather could not dampen the spirit of the event. Although ome performances were canceled, our annual kimono fashion show was able to take place. Fashion show participants. (©Sheila Cliffe) Usually, the fashion show is on a large stage in the grounds of Ryosenji temple. This temple is of great significance as it is the location for the signing of the treaty between Japan and America. The grounds are planted with American jasmine and the sweet perfume of these purple and white flowers is what hits you first upon arrival. Because of the rain, we were permitted to perform the show inside the main temple. Band playing in Ryosenji Temple. (©Sheila Cliffe) Every seat was full and people in raincoats with umbrellas were sheltering under the eaves to catch a glimpse of the show. A fashion show is a chance to dress in something a little more gorgeous than usual. I wore a black summer furisode which is over a hundred years old but paired it with modern accessories for a stylish look. The dark sunglasses and hat lent it a couture feeling even though it was a kimono. Parents and children also participated, demonstrating that kimono is for everyone. The wide variety of styles showcased was an opportunity to be inspired and especially see that there can be variety and color in men's kimono too. Parade in progress at the festival. (©Sheila Cliffe) Fashion show over, I visited the Museum of Black Ships at Ryosenji and learned a little bit about the history. It is hard to imagine that this small cove, in a location that takes longer to get to than Kyoto, was once a gateway to the West and had some of Japan's first encounters with new technologies, goods, and lifestyles. The main route to the temple is down the straight route now called Perry Road, which goes directly to the seafront. It has buildings from the Meiji and Taisho eras on it, and the small river next to the street is lined with willow trees. Perry Road (left) and the author's outfit for the fashion show . (©Sheila Cliffe) Now there are fashionable bars, restaurants, and coffee shops there. It is a great place for picturesque photoshoots with a little red bridge and all the romance of the historical buildings and willows waving by the water. One can imagine what a stir must have been caused by groups of American sailors arriving and walking up this street to the temple. After that, we hit the streets to enjoy some of the street food sellers and the entertainment around the town that cater to the visitors. The main streets are shut off to vehicles and chairs and tables enable one to partake in the pleasure of eating and drinking outside if the weather cooperates. On this day, it really didn't, so we retired to our hotel early. In the evening there were concerts with the US Navy marching band and others in the local culture center. Okinawan band at the festival. (©Sheila Cliffe) The main events of the festival on Sunday are a re-enactment of the treaty signing, and the parade around the town by various groups who have their skills or styles showcased. There are several bands including the one from Yokosuka, and various school bands. Minyo folk music and Okinawan drums can also be heard. The elementary school students ride on their unicycles and everyone enjoys dressing up. It was almost like going back to the future with Star Wars characters (who certainly did not arrive on black ships), Jack Sparrow (who might have), rubbing shoulders with samurai, geisha, sea captains, and various miscellaneous Edo shopkeepers and a few ruffians, too. Star Wars cosplayers (©Sheila Cliffe) The kimono group brings up the rear and we wave to the locals lining the streets. Every year, I am deeply moved by how happy the crowd is. The children wave Japanese and American flags, and parents, grandparents, and whole family groups gather at the edge of the road to clap, wave, and enjoy the parade going by. Sheila Cliffe with some "ruffians" at the Black Ship Festival. (©Sheila Cliffe) The street food sellers must have been a lot happier on Sunday While not sunny, the rain held off and people were enjoying their street food and drink. We even got up and danced to a local acoustic band playing the Beatles and Jackson Browne. There was magic, monkeys, storytelling, hip-hop, balloons and popcorn. Everyone from 2 to 102 could enjoy something out on the streets of Shimoda. I chose to walk along the bay past all the yachts and small fishing boats to the start of Perry Road. There is a memorial here to Commodore Perry and next to it, a candle is lighted to celebrate the friendship between Japan and America. Monument of Matthew C Perry. (©Sheila Cliffe) Carnations were laid in front of the Perry memorial and looking at the candle it seemed very poignant to me. In this time of political uncertainty and unrest, I thought that the Black Ships Matsuri is extremely significant, demonstrating the best of Japan–US friendship, literally on a street level. Author: Sheila Cliffe Read other columns on kimono by the author .
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Simple hack to get Audible for FREE for one month
AMAZON'S popular audiobook platform is packed with thousands of bestselling books, podcasts, and exclusive original series - and right now there's a simple way to get it for free. Audible is offering an exclusive 1-month free Premium Plus trial ahead of Father's Day on 15 June, so if you're on the hunt for a thoughtful Father's Day gift that's not a pair of socks, it's ideal. Get Audible for free with a one-month trial Audible content covers crime thrillers, biographies, sci-fi epics and more, making it a great platform for you or your dad to make the most of. To claim the free trial, users need to head to the Audible website, find and select the membership benefits, and from there select to start the 30-day free trial. You may then be asked to sign in with your Amazon account and asked to confirm your subscription. Once set up, you can instantly start listening to top titles from the likes of David Attenborough and Matthew Perry, as well as exclusive Audible Originals. With the Audible Premium Plus trial, not only will you get unlimited listening to thousands of titles in the Audible library, but you'll also receive one free credit to download and keep any title of your choice. After the first month, the subscription continues at £8.99 per month, but you're free to cancel at any time. Even if you opt to cancel before the trial ends, you can keep any downloaded titles. What makes this Audible deal especially great is the flexibility, as there's no obligation to continue after the free trial ends. If you're setting up the trial for an avid book lover or Kindle user, why not pair it with a Kindle Unlimited subscription too? Check out the latest Kindle Unlimited offers in our guide. review of the innovative Kindle Scribe for a next-level reading and note-taking experience.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Seinfeld guest star reveals why it was so 'rough' working on the hit show as she cringes
Amanda Peet has opened up about her guest appearance in Seinfeld back in the show's heyday. The actress, 57, appeared in an episode as a waitress dating the character Jerry Seinfeld in 1997. The guest slot came up during a game of 'Spill the IMDb Tea' on a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, where she was promoting her current show, Your Friends and Neighbors. 'You played a waitress that went out with Jerry,' Cohen began, 'How did the episode turn out?' 'Yeah I know,' the Film Independent Spirit Award winner replied, cringing for a moment and then asking if she should rate the episode or the experience. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'That was a rough one for me,' she said of the experience of performing in front of a live studio audience. 'I had a lot of stage fright. I'm going to give it like a five. I was really scared,' the now veteran actress said with a laugh. She had difficulty rating her experience on 2001's Saving Silverman with Jason Biggs and Jack Black. Peet resorted to a high pitched sound for her answer regarding the romantic comedy about friends trying to keep their friend from marrying the wrong woman, but gave it a seven after being coached by Cohen. Regarding her time filming The Whole Nine Yard with Bruce Willis and the late Matthew Perry, Peet quickly answered 'that's a 10.' Co-guest Elizabeth Banks, 51, had her own 'scary' story. It took place while she was working on 2007's Fred Claus with Vince Vaughn and Paul Giamatti. 'Loved living in London, 'she said, adding, 'I met a ghost, so I'm gonna say 4.85.' Elsewhere in the episode she described more about her encounter with the spirit at the famous Pinewood Studios when she was alone. 'She grabbed me and everything!' she said of the spooky encounter. 'I had to be like, "I see you, I get it. You don't want me to sit in this bed. I will not do it anymore!"' she said, 'And I never went in that corner of the room ever again,' the Emmy nominee maintained.
Japan Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Times
Celebrating Japan's defeat at Shimoda's Black Ships Festival
The crowd assembled in the parking lot of Shimoda Community Hall is a motley crew of spectators from far and near, Edo Period (1603-1868) samurai and geisha, and a small band of Star Wars stormtroopers led by series' villain Kylo Ren. When the U.S. Navy 7th Fleet Band takes the stage with a raucous jazz performance, the crowd of locals, foreign residents and overseas visitors breaks into enthusiastic applause. It's a festive atmosphere for an undeniably odd cause: The Black Ship Festival celebrates Japan's near-complete military and political capitulation to the United States. In 1853, U.S. Commodore Matthew Perry arrived in Tokyo Bay with four coal-fired, black smoke-belching warships, a show of gunboat diplomacy meant to threaten the Tokugawa shogunate with mass destruction if it did not open trade relations with the U.S. and change its policy of self-imposed national isolation known as 'sakoku' that had been in effect for 220 years. After giving the shogunate until the following year to make a decision, Perry returned with 10 ships and 1,600 soldiers, landing at Yokohama, where the Convention of Kanagawa was signed. This opened Shimoda, today about 3½ hours south of central Tokyo, and Hakodate in Hokkaido as ports that would receive American vessels, just as later unequal treaties between Japan and the U.S. would grant extraterritoriality and other special rights to any American citizen who visited Japan's shores. The Black Ship Festival sees the biggest crowds of the year descend upon Shimoda, a sleepy coastal community at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula. | TODD FONG The Black Ship would largely be seen as a national humiliation for Japan and a major factor in the 1868 Meiji Restoration that overthrew the shogunate and kickstarted Japan's breakneck pace of modernization throughout the late-19th and early-20th centuries. However, at the Black Ship Festival, held this year from May 16 to 18, the mood isn't one of national disgrace but of intercultural glee. On the Saturday of the festival, a reenactment of the signing of the 1858 Treaty of Amity and Commerce that formalized Perry's demands is held at Ryosen Temple, the same location American diplomat Townsend Harris negotiated the treaty with his Japanese counterparts. Amid the lovely aroma of hundreds of blooming jasmine bushes, a small crowd watches intently as costumed actors portray the official opening of Japan to the West. Tatsumi Onose played the role of Commodore Perry for the 2023 and 2024 festivals and will be returning to play that part this year. Onose hails from Osaka but makes the long journey to Shimoda each year because he says he enjoys the Sunday parade and marching bands. When asked if it feels strange to hold such a celebration in honor of Japan's military failure, Onose shrugs, saying if it wasn't America forcing Japan to end its seclusion, it would have been another country soon thereafter. A kimono fashion show forms a part of the Black Ship Festival, making it a worthwhile destination for more than just fans of Japanese history. | TODD FONG 'Japan learned a lot through its relationship with the U.S.,' says Onose, 37, adding that Perry's arrival spurred Japan to catch up with the rest of the world during the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Also located on the grounds of Ryosen Temple is the compact Museum of Black Ship, which holds a collection of relics and photographs related to the events that took place there and some Black Ship-related omiyage (souvenirs) for naval history buffs. After the reenactment, diplomatic representations take a backseat to plain, old good times. A small group of kimono aficionados, a mix of Japanese and foreign-born members of which I am a part, put on a fashion show at the temple combining kimono and Western-style fashion in a fusion of cultures, a fitting theme for the festivities. For much of the daylight hours of the weekend, most of the streets of downtown Shimoda are closed to motorized traffic. Instead, they're flooded with revelers watching free street performances of local musicians playing everything from bluegrass to traditional folk songs, snapping selfies with Edo Period costumed actors and local mascots, or enjoying food and beverages from the dozens of stalls set up in empty lots and along the sides of buildings. The Black Ship Festival is an eclectic mix of Japanese period reenactors, active service U.S. Navy sailors and pop culture fans. | TODD FONG Among them are members of the U.S. Navy, taking leave from the naval base in Yokosuka to the north to enjoy the unusual atmosphere of the Black Ship Festival. Last year, sailors Eric Barnes and Aubrey Smith were among the enlisted personnel visiting Shimoda. Despite serving at Yokosuka for several years, the pair enjoy the opportunity to attend the festival whenever they can. "You can't find festivals like this in America," says Smith. "Everyone is kind and polite,' Barnes agrees. 'Especially the kids." As if on cue, a young Japanese boy approaches, motioning to his camera and asking for a photo with the sailors. They oblige him with big grins, and the boy skips happily away before returning to hand them each a piece of Hi-Chew candy. On Sunday morning around 9 a.m., it's time for the highlight of the Black Ship Festival: the parade. The 7th Fleet Band takes its place at the head of the column, energizing the participants and crowd alike with infectious jazz performances. They are followed by costumed groups of Edo Period actors, schoolchildren on unicycles, marching bands from local schools and kimono models. Along the 1-kilometer route, residents and visitors alike line Shimoda's narrow streets, waving to and high-fiving participants. The aroma of grilled yakisoba noodles and taiyaki (fish-shaped cakes with sweet fillings) floats in the air, and the crowd claps along to the music of the bands. Musical performances, street food and more turn Shimoda's streets into a bustling affair during the Black Ship Festival. | TODD FONG Regardless of the historical context, it's this atmosphere that attracts many of the Japanese visitors to the Black Ship Festival. "It's a magical place where tourists, U.S. Navy personnel and locals can enjoy being together," says Yasuyuki Kurushima, 46, a Tokyo resident who participates in the kimono fashion show at Ryosen Temple. Kimono show emcee Mika Endou agrees. "The shop staff and visitors are all so kind, and there are smiling faces everywhere,' says Endou, who travels to Shimoda from Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture. 'The festival creates a sense of unity that makes me want to participate year after year." The festival is a boon for the businesses of Shimoda, who see their largest crowds of the year throughout the event. Although Shimoda is known as a summer destination with pristine, white sand beaches and turquoise waters reminiscent of Hawaii, the offseason is particularly brutal on the city's small businesses. Many remain shuttered on weekdays until the weather warms up and summer vacationers start to arrive in larger numbers. Come mid-May, though, the Black Ship Festival gives Shimoda reason to open up — not unlike how Japan was so unceremoniously forced to way back in 1853. "I'm already excited to ride the express train (from Tokyo) to the festival because it feels like a school trip,' says Nodoka Nakamoto, who participates in the kimono fashion show. 'And when we arrive, the people of Shimoda greet us with smiles, which makes me smile, too."
