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Mat Collishaw, Tracey Emin and Paula Rego, The Foundling Museum, London
London :: United Kingdom | over 3 years ago
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The Foundling Hospital in Bloomsbury was created in the 18th century by a venturesome sea captain and shipwright called Captain Thomas Coram. It existed to alleviate the appalling suffering of the many wretched foundlings who were abandoned on the
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15 die in fire at orphanage
Natal :: Brazil | over 3 years ago
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It was believed the children burnt were aged between 2 and 15. “The number of people burnt to death has risen to 15,” said Mandla Ngema, spokesman for social development MEC Meshack Radebe. “The person in charge of the home and her four children
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Pass the Squishy
New York :: NY :: USA | over 3 years ago
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OF all the supplies at Haven Academy , a charter school in the South Bronx, none matter as much as the squishy. Like any elementary school, Haven has pencils, books and desks. But it is the squishy a colorful rubber ball with dozens of tentacles
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David Beckham Gives Away His Dog (via Splash News)
Los Angeles :: CA :: USA | over 3 years ago
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David Beckham has reportedly given the English bulldog he received for Christmas to chef pal Gordon Ramsay. A source said: "David loves dogs and thought that it was a wonderful present from Victoria. But he realized he won't be able to look after it
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Victoria Beckham Shows Off Her Hot New Accessory
Los Angeles :: CA :: USA | over 3 years ago
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Pulling her trilby down to cover her eyes, for once Victoria Beckham appeared to be hiding from the cameras as she left the theatre last night. But if there were any doubts about her identity the bag clasped in her hand soon dispelled them – it was
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Helping the troubled understand their pain
Glasgow :: United Kingdom | over 3 years ago
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Barnardo's residential unit at the age of 11, Joe was a very angry young man. Abused and neglected by his own parents and unable to settle with a foster family, this was his last chance...Like many abused children, Joe found it hard to cope with his
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'I wanted everything to go away. I didn't care'
London :: United Kingdom | over 3 years ago
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At first she thought he had died of an illness – but later, when she found out what had really happened, Jane began to self-harm...Jane, who is now 15, says: "I remember coming home from the Brownies and sitting in the living room when my mum told me
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'Barnardo's helped me when I needed it most'
Perth :: United Kingdom | over 3 years ago
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But three years ago Beth was living in fear of a violent boyfriend who beat her with a wooden plank and smashed a glass in her face, leaving her permanently scarred...As a person, my ex had changed me – having to please him and always walking on
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2,000 more foster parents needed in Scotland
Scotland :: SD :: USA | over 3 years ago
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The charity – which places children for three-quarters of the local authorities in Scotland – is looking for a wide range people to care for primary-aged children who need additional help and support...Jane is just one example of the wide range of
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Helping to take the pressure off carers
Edinburgh :: United Kingdom | over 3 years ago
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Wheelchair-bound and epileptic, the 14-year-old can communicate with the outside world only through smiles and noises. The pressure on her parents and brothers and sisters to provide the constant care that she needs is immense...Sadia, the eldest of
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