Cool To Be Kind presents Oxjam at matter : Fri 16th October

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LINE UP:

LIVE: ABC, Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, Kissy Sell Out, Dan Black, Mpho + special guests TBA

DJs: Mylo, Addictive TV, Robotwon, Shantell Martin

Just when you thought it was time detox the festival fuzziness away and hide your wellies until next year's debauchery, Cool To Be Kind brings you one last chance to test your endurance with a mammoth festival season closing party, featuring a headline DJ set from Mylo, a VJ performance from Addictive TV and live performances from Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, Kissy Sell Out, Dan Black and Mpho - with a secret special guest headliner to be announced!

Room 2 will host the Oxfam Shop and DJ sets from: The Hoosiers, Mrs Jones (celeb stylist) and Tom Guiness.

An unmissable night of nights where music meets fashion meets charity all under one roof! All Profits Donated to OXFAM.

More info: www.matterlondon.com

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Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb...nterface=matter

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Ahead of the hugely diverse line up this Friday at OXJAM – catch this video of some of the headliners as Kissy Sell Out chats to Dan Le Sac & Scroobius Pip about the upcoming show : http://www.matterlondon.com/

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The Amphibian Survival Alliance will bring together existing projects and organisations, improving co-ordination, scientific research and fund-raising.

About a third of amphibian species are threatened with extinctions.

A two-day summit held last week in London identified the two main threats as destruction of habitat and the fungal disease（真菌病） chytridiomycosis.

"The world's amphibians（两栖类） are facing an uphill battle（艰难的斗争） for survival," said James Collins, co-chair of the Amphibian Specialist Group (ASG) co-ordinated by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

"By far the worst threats are infectious disease and habitat destruction, so the Alliance will focus on these issues first."

Last week's meeting, held at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), declared that research into possible treatments for the chytrid（壶菌） fungus should be a top priority.

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Identified only a decade ago, the fungus now infects amphibians in the Americas, Australia, Europe, Asia and Africa.

How it originated and how it kills are matters of ongoing research.

But in practical terms, finding something that can stop it in open country rather than the laboratory is the big challenge.

Researchers have found that some amphibian species carry chemicals on their skin that provide a natural defence.

The idea is to see whether these chemicals can be turned into something that can attack the fungus in the wild, providing a defence for species that currently have none.

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The new Amphibian Survival Alliance (ASA) sees this line of research as an urgent priority.

More difficult to tackle（处理，抓住） will be the ongoing destruction of habitat that is a concern in most continents, but especially in parts of Asia that are seeing rapid expansion of cities, industry and infrastructure.

"If we want to stop the amphibian extinction crisis, we have to protect the areas where amphibians are threatened by habitat destruction," said Claude Gascon, the Amphibian Specialist Group's other co-chair.

"One of the reasons amphibians are in such dire（可怕的，悲惨的） straits（困难，窘境） is because many species are only found in single sites and are therefore much more susceptible to（对……敏感的） habitat loss."

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As a group, amphibians are considerably more threatened than birds, mammals, fish or reptiles（爬行动物）.

Apart from habitat loss and chytrid, issues of concern are:

unsustainable hunting for food, medicine and the pet trade

chemical pollution

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climatic change

introduced species

other infectious diseases

The formation of the ASA was proposed in 2006 but adequate financial and institutional backing did not materialise.

At that stage scientists were divided over how money and resources should be split between conservation in the wild and captive breeding.

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Now there is general agreement that both strategies are necessary.

Initial backing emerged at the ZSL meeting in the form of a $200,000 pledge that will fund the ASA co-ordinator's post for two years.

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It was the night before Christmas, and all through the evening I reminisced, fondly reliving past Christmases spent with my

family. As a second year nursing student, just nineteen, this was to be the first time I wouldn’t be home on Christmas.

Although I knew I would someday be working on Christmas, I never expected to feel this lonely.

Secluded in my room, I yearned for the mouth-watering aromas of mom’s freshly baked cookies, hot chocolate and love. The

absence of the usual giggling, slamming doors and ringing telephones made the dormitory seem cold and empty. The

unappetizing smell of disinfectant replaced my visions of cookies and cocoa.

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Standing in front of the mirror, I conversed with my reflection. “You wanted to be a nurse didn’t you? Well, you’re

almost a nurse. Now is your chance to find out what Christmas spirit really means.” Determined to make the best of it, I

turned in early.

“I’ll be home for Christmas. You can count on me...” My faithful clock-radio announced reveille as I slowly dragged

myself out of a toasty-warm bed. I trudged across the snow-filled street and grabbed a quick breakfast in the cafeteria

before reporting for duty on the medical-surgical unit.

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As I prepared to take vital signs on my first patient, I was startled by a robust voice that came from behind. “Merry

Christmas to you. Want anything from the cafeteria? I’m headed that way Missy.” As I took the stethoscope out of my ears

and turned around, from the dimly lit room I could see a gigantic, roly-poly elderly gentleman with long, curly hair, all

decked out in a bright red, plaid shirt tucked haphazardly into baggy red trousers. The trousers appeared to be held up by

only two, wide, fire-engine-red suspenders that had long since outlived their elasticity. This Santa Claus facsimile was

standing in the doorway waiting patiently for an answer to his query. The only thing missing was the beard.

As I looked toward the bright hallway lights from the darkened room, I thought for a moment that I was dreaming. “No

thanks,” I responded. “I just came on duty. I’ll grab something at lunch.”

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Before disappearing down the hall he added, “Name’s George. Just let me know what I can do for you, Missy. I’ll be right

back.”

As I cared for my patients, George was right alongside. I watched him spread holiday cheer as he became a guest to the

patients who had no visitors that day. When trays arrived he knew who needed assistance and who needed to be fed. He read

letters and cards to those whose eyes could no longer see the letters on a printed page. George’s powerful body and tender

hands were always ready to help hold, turn, pull-up or lift a patient. He was a “gopher” who made countless trips to the

supply room for the “needs of the moment.”

George also knew when to call for help. While reading a letter to Mr. Jenkins, George noticed that the patient suddenly

started to “look funny” and instantly ran to the nurse’s station to summon aid. Thanks to George’s swift action, we

managed to reverse the effects of an impending diabetic coma.

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Jovial George clearly enjoyed helping others while he spread cheer and told jokes -- the same jokes, over and over again,

all day long, one patient at a time. We all enjoyed his presence that Christmas day.

When I finally took my lunch break, I was surprised to find the cafeteria elaborately decorated for the season. I sat down

next to one of the staff nurses from the unit. During lunch with Andrea, I had the chance to ask a burning question. “Who

is this George fellow? And why is he here on Christmas Day?”

“About ten years ago, George’s wife became seriously ill. He spent almost every waking moment by her side. Those two

lovebirds were so devoted to one another. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for her.” Andrea stopped for a few moments,

sipping her coffee in silence, before continuing.

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“George started to visit other patients while his wife was sleeping or having treatments. He was here so much that he

seemed to take naturally to helping out wherever he could.”

My natural curiosity made me ask, “Does he have any family?”

A serious look came over Andrea’s face as she continued. “They never had children, and as far as I know, there are no

relatives. But you see, George watched his wife suffer for a very long time. He shared every second of her pain and anguish.

On Christmas Eve night, after I prepared his wife forleep, they prayed together. During the prayer, George promised his wife

that if God would take away her misery that night, by taking her ‘home,’ he would spend the rest of his life as a

Christmas volunteer.”

Andrea and I finished our lunch in silence.