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Meet Deirdre Ryan

Deirdre Ryan is a Governing Body Member of Chronic Pain Ireland and a Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis patient herself. We got in touch during the preparations of a joint webinar on Chronic Pain and access to new treatments, powered by FindMeCure Foundation and  Chronic Pain Ireland.

We were amazed to hear how she found her own way to shift her role from being a victim of Chronic Pain related conditions to resuming life as a person who functioned. And here comes her story.

–  How did it all start?

 My journey started when I was 25 with a very gradual dull pain in my lower abdomen and groin. At that time I was an active and busy girl, I danced salsa, worked out, traveled, and worked for an insurance company. All my blood tests were clear including the X-ray but the pain was getting sharper and didn’t ease without analgesics.

 When the fatigue set in, every single movement was an effort and I began to ache. My bone hurt and I was sensitive to even touch. I developed allergies to pollen and animal dander, and new sensitivities to certain odours. I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, lost weight and no matter how much I rested or slept I never felt refreshed. The pain, which was dull, was now sharp and doubled.

– What other tests did doctors do to get to the diagnosis?

 Test after test: laparoscopy, endoscopy, colonoscopy, barium X-ray, MRI, CT scan, I was scoped one end, then the other. Doctors were saying “There’s nothing apparent, except the IBS, you should be fine”.

 I was far from fine, no smiles, no laughter. I took painkillers, slept, ate a bit, took painkillers, faced having a shower, worn out from the effort of getting back into pajamas. My mom often put on my socks, and dad tempted me to eat.

 – Did you try alternative therapies?

 I tried yoga, physiotherapy, osteopathy, acupuncture, massage, dry needling, restrictive diets. Numerous candles were lit. Then after waiting nine months, I saw a specialist who told me that all my tests were clear and it was only bursitis.

– What was your reaction to such a diagnosis?

I was devastated. I wasn’t depressed at the beginning, I had energy to fight. The struggle to feel better and comprehend what was happening wore me down, and I was referred to a psychiatrist. I know now that was important because depression can affect the course and prognosis of chronic pain and this is often missed. My psychiatrist confirmed that I had good insight and my pain was very real, the depression was as a result of my persistent pain.

– And there were more surprises after that…

I visited a rheumatologist who found there was something wrong with how my hip functioned. He ordered an MRI with contrast and an image-guided steroid injection into my hip. I resumed physiotherapy and was referred for hydrotherapy.

Eventually an orthopaedic surgeon resurfaced my hip. The sharp pain in my groin was gone, but I was left with the ache in my joints, sensitivity to touch on certain points of my body, and the fatigue. Subsequently I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and sero-negative rheumatoid arthritis, and prescribed the relevant medication. It was a relief to have a diagnosis but where would I go from here? Is this it?

Fibromyalgia is a neurological hypersensitivity syndrome resulting in over-activity of the sensory and autonomic nervous pathways. Symptoms include widespread chronic pain and sensitivity in tender points on the body, cognitive dysfunction or ‘brain fog’, fatigue and poor quality of sleep.

– How do your family and friends handle your situation?

I have been incredibly fortunate to have the understanding and support of my family and friends. At times I failed to recognise how difficult my illness is for them. It is painful to see someone you love suffer when you’ve only seen them thrive. But when you’re awake at four o’clock in the morning in pain, it’s difficult to appreciate the support around you. I especially find it difficult to ask for help, but flares have taught me that I need others, and their assistance, to move through difficult periods.

 – How did your mission to find a path to wellness begin?

 I joined Chronic Pain Ireland and attended a self-management workshop. I dismissed pacing and routine. In 2011 I began cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and examined my thought processes and the way I was living. We set goals beginning with getting out of bed every day and worked on from there. The biggest hurdle was losing the fear of the pain. I was terrified to do things in case it made the pain worse. I am on the perpetual hunt for more tools to help me live well.

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 In recent years I have repeated the self-management workshops with Chronic Pain Ireland and I exercise pacing every day. I have participated in programmes like art therapy and gratitude journaling. I try to eat well. I learned Yang-style t’ai chi and strive to practice it every morning – the standing meditation helps me focus for the day ahead. The most recent course – autogenic training – uses simple mental exercises to tap into the autonomic processes in our bodies using the brain’s plasticity to restore our system back to normal functioning.

 Currently, I’m studying part-time to become a psychotherapist and I’m loving it. The experience of the past eight years will aid me in becoming a compelling therapist. I also volunteer and have learned to drive. I’m grateful for every new day and life is worth living.

 I still experience flare-ups and there are challenges, but I have the tools to cope and am ever willing to upgrade my toolbox. There are times when my skills slip and I lose track of what’s happening physically, or I don’t pace myself and it impacts on the pain. Stress, especially with college, can trigger a flare if I am not mindful.

– What would you tell to people out there?

 The voyage through pain and depression to living well is a very personal experience, and specific treatments that worked for me may not work for someone else.

Something that a lot of people in pain find difficult is the random recommendations from family or friends of what helped others. Even the remark ‘you’re looking well’ while sincere, can be perceived to mean there’s nothing wrong with you. Remember my appearance is not indicative of a life in pain and fatigue, it’s invisible. I do think as a society we expect disability or dysfunction to be obvious.

I know I’m not alone, research has found that 13pc of the Irish population and 27pc of Irish households are affected by chronic pain. I would encourage anyone on this journey to be their own advocate and fight. Exhaust every avenue you can, because no one else will do the work for you. Remember, as Mary Anne Radmacher said, “Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow’.”

 – Have you ever thought about joining a clinical trial and what is your opinion about clinical trials being a treatment option?

I was under the misconception especially at the beginning of my journey with Chronic pain that clinical trials were only for drug treatments. As a member of Chronic Pain Ireland, I would often receive requests to participate in research in relation to psychological approaches or assessments into perceived burdensomeness or catastrophising etc. I didn’t consider these as clinical trials but I understand now that they are. Living in Ireland I also would hear about trials in other countries but travel was too draining for me at that point. Now, even if I am not eligible for a trial I still find it heartening to see all the hard work out there to better understand my condition. I feel part of an international community striving to better understand and alleviate Chronic pain for all patients.

 At no point in my treatment has a G.P., consultant, specialist, or other health practitioner suggested looking into clinical trials. This needs to change, I can understand clinicians don’t want to evoke false hope but patient input is the key to effective research and treatment advances. This needs to be addressed politically and within the healthcare system, not just for chronic pain.

 – You’ve recently implemented FindMeCure search widget on Chronic Pain Ireland website where patients living with any type of pain can easily search and find clinical trials and get connected to the medical team running the study. What is your opinion about this new possibility for patients and the search itself?

While delivering CPI’s self-management talks the most frequent remark in relation to clinical trials is ‘I had no idea so much was being done!’ By providing the widget, and hopefully guiding people through the process with the webinars, people living in Ireland with Chronic pain can at least see what’s happening internationally, track trials, and at best participate. Chronic pain is extremely isolating, while we wouldn’t wish it on anyone it is a relief to see that we are not alone.

If you are also experiencing any kind of chronic pain, you can search the nearest to you clinical trial at Just type your exact condition and age.

Start by asking your doctor about it or do your own research.

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Fettuccine with Artichokes, Hazelnuts & Cream

Scott Phillips

Servings: four as a main course; eight as a first course

Try this as a main course, with a crisp salad before or after.

  • Kosher salt
  • 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, minced
  • 4 large artichoke bottoms, halved, in lemon water
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup homemade chicken broth (or equal parts water and low-salt canned broth)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts
  • 2 Tbs. minced fresh flat-leaf parsley; more for garnish
  • 1 lb. dried fettuccine

Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional Sample Size bsed on four servings
  • Calories (kcal) : 920
  • Fat Calories (kcal): 420
  • Fat (g): 46
  • Saturated Fat (g): 19
  • Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 4
  • Monounsaturated Fat (g): 20
  • Cholesterol (mg): 95
  • Sodium (mg): 680
  • Carbohydrates (g): 98
  • Fiber (g): 13
  • Protein (g): 34

  • Put a large pot of salted water on to boil over high heat. Heat the butter and olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 10 min. Meanwhile, cut each artichoke half into very thin wedges (about 8 per half). Return the wedges to the lemon water. When the onion is soft, drain the artichokes and add them to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper; stir to coat. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook until the artichokes are tender, 20 to 30 min. Check occasionally to be sure they’re not burning or sticking; adjust the heat accordingly and add a tablespoon or two of water if necessary to prevent burning. Add the broth, cream, hazelnuts, and 2 Tbs. parsley to the skillet, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer until thickened slightly, 8 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
  • While the sauce is reducing, cook the pasta in the boiling water until al dente. Set aside 1 cup of the pasta water, drain the pasta, and return it to the warm pot. Add the sauce to the pasta and toss well. If the sauce is too thin, return the pot to medium heat and cook until the pasta absorbs most of it. If the pasta seems dry, moisten with some of the reserved water. Serve immediately in warm bowls, garnishing each portion with a little more parsley.

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  • Sukai94 | 03/01/2009

    Great recipe. It takes some work to peel the raw artichokes but I have tried making this with canned artichokes and there is no substitute for fresh. I am not a vegetarian but have been trying to find good meatless main dishes and this is one that I love to serve when artichokes are in season. Some members of my family do not like hazelnuts so pine nuts can be substituted. If you would like too add meat thinly sliced prosciutto and/or diced chicken will add a nice touch.

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Exactly what are 'adoption records' and who can access them?

"How can I get a copy of the consent they say I signed?" asks a reader. Another inquiries: "If a child is born in one state which has not opened its records but adopted in an open records state, can the child see his original birth certificate?"

Here's a run through of the records created during an adoption and who can see them.

When a child is born, the hospital or attending medical practitioner collects the information required by state law, which is given to the  state vital statistical registrar, who uses it to prepare the child's birth certificate. The certificate contains the mother's name, the child's name and gender, the date, time and place of birth, and perhaps the address and occupation of the mother. The certificate may also include the name of the father. Some states, like Oregon, include the father's name only if the parents were married, or the father acknowledged paternity. Unfortunately these registrars often put "not available" or "unknown" in the space for the father's name, giving the false impression the mother did not know who the father was. Even worse was an Oregon birth certificate from 1969 I saw which had "Negro" for the name of the father.

After an adoption is completed, the adoptive parents (or their attorney) send information to the vital statistics registrar of the state in which the child was born, and the registrar issues an amended birth certificate. This shows the adoptive parents as the parents, and the child's name as the one they chose. If a child is adopted from another country, the adoptive parents can obtain a birth certificate from the state registrar showing the adoptive parents as the parents, but reflecting as accurately as possible the place and date of birth. The new birth certificate is helpful for enrolling the child in school, allowing him to apply for a driver's license, and the like.

Mothers or mothers-to-be considering adoption for their child may begin the process at an adoption agency, or state child welfare agency. The mother's social worker gathers family history information and personal information, such as the circumstances of the pregnancy, her relationship with the child's father, and why she is considering adoption. Another social worker collects information from those seeking to adopt, conducting a home study to determine their suitability as parents, which includes social, educational and financial information. If the adoption goes forward, the first mother and, if required, the father, sign consent papers, surrendering the child to the agency for adoption. If it is to be an open adoption, the agency obtains the agreement signed by all parties setting forth the terms of continuing contact.

If the child is is to be adopted in a state other than the state where the child is born, an adoption agency in the state where the child is to adopted is involved as well.

The mother may have opted to start with an attorney who works with the adoptive parents' attorney. Both attorneys collect information about the first parents and adoptive parents such as age, education, and occupations. The attorney collects the consents necessary (a father may or may not be involved) to relinquish the child directly to the adoptive parents. An adoption agency conducts the home study of the prospective adoptive parents.

The final step in an adoption is the courthouse. The adoptive parents file a petition for adoption, usually through an attorney. The consent, the home study and other information is filled with the petition.  The judge issues an adoption decree or judgment of adoption.

In summary, adoption "records" are located at the offices of the state vital statistics registrar, the adoption agency or agencies, the mother's attorney, if any, the adoptive parents' attorney and the courthouse. The adoptive parents may receive copies of some documents as well.

State laws prohibit anyone, vital statistics staff, adoption agencies, attorneys, and court employees from disclosing confidential information related to an adoption. Adoption agencies may give first parents copies of documents they signed such as the consent and continuing contact agreement.

Most if not all states allow adoption agencies to provide non-identifying information to adoptees and first parents. New York and perhaps other states have required adoptees to obtain their adoptive parents' permission even though the adoptees were legally adults before the agency could release the non-ID. The non-ID is often so vague, and, in some cases, downright false, as to be useless in helping the adoptee and first parents reunite.  In my case, however, the California agency gave my daughter Rebecca such specific information--the ages of her father and me, where we lived at the time, where and when we went to college--that she was able to find both of us. (Smart girl!)

Some states operate mutual consent registries or require adoption agencies to have them. For a fee, staff will search for the other party and, if both consent, connect them. At time of my daughter's search in 1987, California required consent of the adoptive parents before they would connect an adoptee and her birth parents. My daughter did not file with the registry because she did not want to ask her adoptive parents for their consent. The subject was too sensitive. It's galling to adoptees and first parents that a functionary in an adoption agency has access to their most personal of information while it is denied to them.

State laws also require that court records be sealed, allowing them to be accessed only by a court order. In all but two states, Alaska and Kansas, the laws also require the original birth certificates be sealed. Sealing records was thought necessary to protect the adoptive family's privacy and reinforce the notion that the adoptive family was the child's only family.

In the past 20 years, ten states have passed laws allowing adult adoptees access to their original birth certificates, although some of these states allowed first mothers to file vetoes barring their children from receiving their original birth certificate, or requiring the names of the parents be blacked out.* Adoptees born (not adopted) in an open state may receive their original birth certificate regardless of where the adoption took place.

In 2013, Oregon passed a law allowing adoptees over the age of 18 to inspect and copy their court files --except the home study--without a court order. The law also allows adoptive parents to access the entire file. It allows first parents to obtain copies of all documents they signed and it makes it easier for first parents to obtain a court order to access the court file. Finally the law repealed the statute prohibiting disclosure of confidential adoption information which means agencies can pass on identifying information to adoptees and first parents.

We know now, and thinking people have always known, that sealing records and amending birth certificates, cannot obliterate the first family. With open adoptions becoming the norm, we are hopeful that within a few years most states will allow adoptees to access their original birth certificates. In a few years after that, perhaps states will allow both adoptees and first parents to access the court files.

The next stop should be to stop sealing the birth certificate and preparing false birth certificates in the first place. A certificate of adoption or similar document should replace the amended birth certificate. This certificate would allow the child to enroll in school, apply for a driver's license, and so on. An adoptive mother posted a comment recently pointing out that a "certificate of adoption" would stigmatize the child as being adopted. Birth certificates with "AMENDED" stamped on it already does that. We believe that being adopted should be nothing to hide. Today since attitudes have become much more accepting of being adopted, it should not cause so much consternation as in the days when families tried to hide it--even from the individual himself. States could issue short form birth certificates for all children as well as long form certificates. Short form certificates would show place and date of birth but not the names of the parents. Schools and the like could accept these short form certificates.

Please note this post does not constitute a legal opinion. For specific information about your state,
contact a lawyer familiar with adoption law in the state you are concerned about. An American Bar Association site, Find Legal Help, can refer you to resources in your state including legal aid offices.
*States which allow adult adoptees to access to their original birth certificates: Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Washington. (Delaware, Illinois, Ohio, Washington and Tennessee do have a first-parent veto; Ohio's is the least restrictive and covers a very small number of adoptees. As we have stated previously, very few first parents file no-contact preferences, or vetoes.

Is it a 'Birth' Certificate or Certificate of Title?

Family Matters: Secrecy and Disclosure in the History of Adoption by E. Wayne Carp
Family Matters cuts through the sealed records, changing policies, and conflicting agendas that have obscured the history of adoption in America and reveals how the practice and attitudes about it have evolved from colonial days to the present.

Amid recent controversies over sealed adoption records and open adoption, it is ever more apparent that secrecy and disclosure are the defining issues in American adoptions--and these are also the central concerns of E. Wayne Carp's book. Mining a vast range of sources (including for the first time confidential case records of a twentieth-century adoption agency), Carp makes a startling discovery: openness, not secrecy, has been the norm in adoption for most of our history; sealed records were a post-World War II aberration, resulting from the convergence of several unusual cultural, demographic, and social trends.--Amazon

  1. You mention California above in your OP. I actually had the paper that I signed relinquishing my daughter; also "somewhere" I found the State and County # of her birth. I found a searcher that just used those numbers to find my daughter's "new" name, as the numbers are the same, just two different birth certificates. I guess I got lucky with finding this researcher. I did some non-id info from the County, and most of it was pretty accurate regarding her adoptive parents. But of course her amom THOUGHT I had signed a paper that I would not search for her, and of course I told her there was no such paper!

  2. I also surrendered my child in Cali in the 1960s. In the 1980s, I requested and received non-ID info on my son and his adoptive family. With the help of a searcher in Cali we were reunited soon after that.

    Around 2001, I decided I wanted the papers i signed, as well as other documents, if available. I called the agency, and they told me they could legally send me anything I had signed or was the subject of, as well as my infant son's papers while he was still in my custody.

    The agency sent me the surrender document, the temporary foster care agreement, medical release for my son, other court papers, and other documents and papers.

  3. I relinquished in Texas in 1965 and received all my papers, including medical records the home held and correspondence with me afterwards. I also had no problem finding him from the non-identifying info.

    God help the people with common names.

    I know people from other homes had more difficulty.

  4. "If it is to be an open adoption, the agency obtains the agreement signed by all parties setting forth the terms of continuing contact".

    I thought adoptive parents signed no agreement to enforce visits with the child's real mother. Has this changed? The last I heard real mothers have no legal protection at all to keep an adoption open and as usual, the stupid adoptive parents have all the control.

  5. Just a comment, my adopted kids ABC aren't stamped amended. There is no way to tell by looking at them that they aren't original. I don't think the original should be sealed though and I wish we could have gotten a copy of it before it was. So when they are presented to the school, the school can't tell that my child is adopted. They will both know (we tell the story now but they are too young to understand yet). But I do want them to have the privacy of what they tell who. Not for me, for them. Some people don't want the whole world to know their story - I don't know yet if they will fall into that category or not. From what I know of their birth father, I would say they might.

    I agree though that every adoptee should have unrestricted access to their original BC and that they should even be able to access all the information that was provided to the adoptive parents during the process. I've kept everything the agency gave us (during the second adoption, their birth families allowed an unredacted form to be given to us with everything they provided). There's still a lot of holes in the info - but our kids deserve that. I have kept everything I could find on their parents. And I'm doing my best to maintain a relationship with them and another family member to make sure that we don't lose them(mom and dad aren't in a stable situation at the moment,drugs poverty and frequent moves) Our kids identity is going to be a combination of the experiences they have with us, and the genetics and personality traits and heritage from their original family. I owe it to them to do what I can to minimize the loss. That means relationship and information.

    I also think that first mothers should be able to retrieve any and all documents related to their placement. I'm trying to eliminate the need for a search later, but I think both adoptees and first parents have the right to search. Not every adoption today involves coercion, but there is still way too much of it happening in very subtle ways. But regardless of whether or not a first parent felt coerced, they should still be able to reach out to the adoptive family at any time, not just when the child is 18. They should be able to search if contact has been lost or denied, without recrimination. We can't get anywhere in this whole story unless we can have respect for ALL the people involved in adoption. (Sorry I don't like the triad terminology, it implies an equality that isn't present).

  6. To Anonymous - just because adoptive parents sign something doesn't mean they'll abide by it. And it doesn't mean it's legally enforceable. There are many states where open adoption agreements are signed but not legally enforceable, so they are essentially meaningless.

  7. To add to what Dmeezigns said,
    Some states do not recognize open adoption agreements but I think today, most do. Typically the open adoption or continuing agreement spells out the exchange of letters, visits, condition of visits (no alcohol before visits for example), name of child, and other details. It is negotiated by the adoption agency and signed by the adoptive and first parents.

    Refusal of the the adoptive parents to abide by the agreement does not undo the adoption. If there is a dispute, the parties must go to mediation, usually conducted by the adoption agency.

    In some states, either side can go to court to seek to enforce the agreement if mediation fails. The judge can refuse to enforce it if he finds a change of circumstances, not in the best interests of the child, etc. Since first parents often cannot afford an attorney, going to court and defending accusations by the adoptive parents is not an option.

    D. I do appreciate your take on birth certificates.

  8. kitta said:
    I also surrendered my child in Cali in the 1960s.

    When you say "Cali" do you mean California?

    also Kitta said:
    The agency sent me the surrender document, the temporary foster care agreement, medical release for my son, other court papers, and other documents and papers.

    Also, you mention "agency" - is this the County of Los Angeles Dept. of Children & Family Services? I hope so; I sure would like to have everything that I signed, plus her foster care stuff, as I "heard" that it is the foster mother who noticed my daughter's heart murmur! She had a hole in her heart, but everything worked out great as the years went by with new procedures and she never had to have surgery as the hole closed when she was about 11!

  9. Open adoption is only legally enforceable in certain states, my state of CA among them. The precise terms must be written out prior to finalization and signed by all parties and then by the judge. There are some further details that vary from state to state. But the post adoption contact agreement is not legal in most states and is simply a "gentlemen's agreement" with zero enforcement.

    In states with legal agreements, the burden to take the adoptive parents to court rests solely on the birth parents. As this is an expensive undertaking, one can generally assume that it's not available for women who have placed their children for adoption for financial reasons. Also, there is no guarantee the judge will uphold the agreement. Custody disputes between biological parents can get incredibly messy, so one can only imagine the difficulty and disinterest the courts would have in enforcing visitation between adoptive parents and biological parents who have relinquished their rights.

    Anyone who knows someone who is involved in shared custody with an ex-spouse can understand that these relationships are often fraught with disagreements and challenges. But the parents have to deal with each other because they are tied biologically to the child and are recognized by the state as having rights. With adoption, the adoptive parents are easily able to throw their hands up and walk away from a difficult situation, leaving the bio parents out and with so little recourse as to be practically nonexistent.

    Adoption agencies rarely state this blunt truth. They prefer to use open adoption as a carrot to offer a mom who might otherwise not go through with an adoption. I do believe that the majority of prospective adoptive parents do intend to keep their end of the deal, but I think many experience difficulties in navigating this fragile relationship, and it's easier for them to just close the adoption in those cases. There was a commenter here recently defending the right of adoptive parents to close an open adoption simply because they feel the bio parents are overstepping their boundaries.

  10. My amended birth certificate does not say AMENDED on it. The only red flag is that the filing date is not within a few days of my birth as the original certificate would be. And there is some other missing information, like the hospital where I was born.

    ". Short form certificates would show place and date of birth but not the names of the parents. Schools and the like could accept these short form certificates."

    I like this idea. That would prove the child's identity without even having to get into the question of birth or adoptive parentage. The only issue is it might make it easier to use a counterfeit document in the event of a kidnapping.

  11. Adoptive parents were the ones who wanted birth families subjugated and gone. Adoptive parents were the ones who got birth records sealed. For example, Betsie Norris' adoptive father who was an attorney got birth records sealed in Ohio in 1964. He did untold damage to families in Ohio, and across America, by his example, and he may have been the one to set the precedence for sealed birth records across America. I read that Betsie's birth parents got married after giving her up for adoption and then they gav3e birth to an array of kids.

  12. New first mom here, looking for help. The short version of my story is that I have a physical disability. I didn't know I was pregnant before my son was born. I was threatened with removal if I took him home, and open adoption was the only way out (or seemed so at the time). My son is still an infant, and every minute since I left the hospital has been absolute hell. I am in grief counseling and individual therapy, but can't seem to find any groups or individuals in my area that are familiar with a first mother's issues. The only groups that exist are run by adoption agencies. Second, I have a scheduled visit with son and AP's very soon. It will be the first time I've seen him or them since he was a newborn. No, they don't know about the coercion. Does anyone have any advice? Thank you so much!

  13. AKA1stMom,
    Contact Concerned United Birthparents and see if they have a branch in your area. If not, contact CUB and ask if they could refer you to a first mother in an open adoption. Here's the link to the CUB website. http://www.cubirthparents.org/branches.php

  14. "Amended" birth certificates are FALSIFIED documents, and as such, should be done away with. This is a huge hot-button issue for me, and I believe ridding adoption of secrets and lies must begin with doing away with this fraudulent document (which, if I am not mistaken, was a practice that came about as a result of Georgia Tann's corrupt handiwork).

    As a first mother, I find it beyond offensive that there exists a fraudulent document (I refuse to use the prettied-up term "amended") that makes it look as though my son's adoptive mother gave birth to him. It would be no different if I had some sort of legal document that claimed I was the parent who raised my son.

    If privacy is a concern, then some other kind of certificate should be used universally for enrollment in school, etc.

  15. @Lee,

    yes, I surrendered my son in CA. But, I did not go to the County. I went to a private "multi-service" agency ( or so it said).

    I called the agency when I wanted the records and they told me to put my request in writing (a letter to them by US mail).

  16. To Lee and KItta, I am a BF who within the last week has learned of my son who was given up for adoption four decades ago. I too was adopted as a child and never knew my BF, a fact I have struggled with all my life.
    After days of searching the internet and wondering where to begin, I was amazed to find this blog and your specific comments. My biological son was given up for adoption in Calif. My hope is that you could provide me any resource that I might use in locating him. Where can I find a "searcher" you mentioned. I am feeling overwhelmed at this point and any advice you give would be truly appreciated.

  17. BF?

    Birth father, I presume. We rarely use the "B" abbreviation here because of the unfortunate pairing of the letter with "M.

  18. Whatif1966--I did not read your entire comment before and was in a mad hurry and realized at first that I did not know what a BF was, and just responded to that. I'm sorry, I know I came off flip and I know you are struggling with real issues here and I hope you have come back.

    I do not specifically know any searchers in CA, but I will say that I found a searcher (who was successful in another state) by posting the information I had (birthdate and place) when I was looking for someone in the website and search registry, ISRR. Or International Search Reunion Registry. I was contacted by someone who helped me. No guarantee, but it is certainly worth a try, and who knows, he might be there.

    Secondly, have you done your own search for your first parents? Perhaps you should try searching for them too, and start with the same registry.

    Other than that, get on FAcebook and join the many many pages that are devoted to adoption healing and sharing. You will find comfort and communion with others. It doesn't heal the pain, but it does make you feel less alone.

    Again, let me apologize for my initial response. I have had a very busy day--and it isn't over yet.

  19. I just noticed my birth cert says it was amended, my mother claims it was never changed. I'm very confused. I don't even know where to begin, I'm 36 years old.

  20. Anon,
    If you were adopted, the birth certificate you have with your adoptive name on it is an amended birth certificate. Your original birth certificate has your birth name on it and the name of your first mother. It has been sealed and is located at your state's office of vital statistics..

    Depending on what state you were born in, you may be able to get a copy of your original birth certificate.

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I took a keen interest in music, and in particular jazz and big band music, from a young age. This was largely due to the influence of my grandfather who was an accomplished trumpeter and band leader.

I began playing clarinet from the age of 11 and soon after took up the saxophone and piano. I received an excellent and broad musical education from Hillingdon Music Services and Watford School of Music until the age of 18. After my A levels I decided to continue my studies at Leeds College of Music where I specialised in Jazz, graduating in 1999 with a BA (Hons) Degree.

I have enjoyed a professional music career for over 20 years now and in that time have performed at the highest level with many of the leading Big Bands in the UK, West End and touring theatre shows, recording sessions, Royal Marines Band Service, aboard many prestigious cruise ships, function bands and numerous jazz ensembles. During this time I have always sought to strengthen myself academically, achieving a Masters Degree from Salford University in 2008 as well as passing a number of relevant professional courses.

I currently hold the position of principal saxophonist with the Central Band of the Royal Air Force and am Musical Director and Lead Alto Saxophone for the Royal Air Force Squadronaires. I also continue to freelance, notably with the incomparable Syd Lawrence Orchestra.

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I have provided one to one instrumental tuition on a private basis for many years and for a wide range of ages and abilities.

2018 - present - Saxophone & Clarinet Professor - Elstree Preparatory School, Upper Woolhampton
2018 - provided Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone tuition lessons at Hogan Music Academy whilst the regular teacher was on a period of leave.
2012 - 2019 - delivered a number of jazz improvisation sessions for Royal Air Force Music Services
2008 - 10 - Provided a series of adult jazz improvisation classes and jam sessions for West Lothian Arts.
2008 - 10. Assistant academic instructor for Royal Marines Band, Scotland.

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Above all I believe learning an instrument should be fun. It should provide challenges and rewards, encourage inquisitiveness and develop new skills and knowledge.

Tailoring the tuition to suit the individual is of utmost importance. It is widely known that there are a variety of preferred learning styles. I try to establish a rapport with the student early on so I understand how I can best assist he/she to maximise their potential. At the early stages of learning an instrument it can be tough - : We struggle to remember fingerings; sound production is variable; the process feels slow and arduous. And so the quicker the student grasps the basics through good advice and personal endeavour, the more the process will become enjoyable. And the more enjoyable it becomes, the more the student will want to play which in turn will make them more inclined to practice.

I view the role of the teacher as one who is there to open doors, offer advise, teach the student how and what to practise and gently encourage and nurture a love of music. Ultimately the student who is willing and able to practise effectively will experience good and steady progress.

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  • Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (2013) - People Management - Level 7. Assoc. CIPD (Professional) (✘ Not On File)
  • Trinity College, London (2012) - LTCL (Dist.) Saxophone performance (College) (✘ Not On File)
  • University of Salford (2008) - MA - Music Performance Pathway (Masters) (✘ Not On File)

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On Thursday, November 7, 2019, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA”) held the second of five stakeholder meetings to discuss the implementation of the revised Workplace Examination standard for metal/non-metal mines, 30 C.F.R. §§ 56/57.18002 (“Rule”). The meeting focused on discussion of the two provisions from the January 2017 version of the Rule that were reinstated following the D.C. Circuit’s decision on June 11, 2019.

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These days, Fed-OSHA Area Offices and State-OSHA Plan Offices act with limited DC guidance. That can be a good or bad thing. In the case of NC-OSHA, it's a good thing. NC-OSHA is training its Compliance Officers to know the law, make defensible cases, and not be bashful about issuing Willful citations.

Mass shootings have become a tragic reality in the United States. Recent years have witnessed a number of high-profile incidents at schools, workplaces, churches, and other public places. While the country remains deeply divided about the cause of such incidents and how to prevent them, there has been significant bipartisan discussion, at both the national and state levels, about so-called “red flag” laws as a potential tool to combat gun violence.

OSHA just finalized the proposed rule on occupational exposure to beryllium and beryllium compounds in construction and shipyards by declining to adopt the previously proposed revocation of the ancillary provisions in the construction and shipyards standards. See 29 C.F.R. §§ 1915.1024, 1926.1124. Thus, the agency is delaying the compliance deadlines for nearly all provisions of the standards to September 30, 2020. Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds in Construction and Shipyard Sectors, 84 Fed. Reg. 51377 (Sept. 30, 2019) (to be codified at 29 C.F.R. pts. 1915, 1926).

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We recently reported that on June 11, 2019, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued an opinion vacating the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (“MSHA”) 2018 rule (“2018 Amendment”) entitled Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines, codified at 30 C.F.R. § 56/57.18002, see 83 Fed. Reg. 15,055 (Apr. 9, 2018).  In so doing, the D.C. Circuit ordered the reinstatement of MSHA’s January 23, 2017 version of the rule (“2017 Standard”), which revised the previously existing workplace examination standard at 30 C.F.R. § 56/57.18002.  See our previous blog post.

A federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit alleging that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration wrongfully delayed the compliance deadline for its own recordkeeping reporting regulation. The court said that the agency properly rolled back an Obama-era rule that would have require it to collect detailed electronic workplace injury and illness information from employers across the country. Several other challenges still exist, however, so employers aren’t completely out of the woods – but this decision is a welcome development.

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Hypnosis is a state of focused, concentrated attention which leads to increased openness to suggestion. Just as when a person is daydreaming, though aware of other activities going on, he or she is mentally off somewhere else in the imagination.

In the Hypnotic State, the doorway between the conscious and the subconscious mind is open, memories become easily accessible, and new information is stored. In the Hypnotic State, you are not really "thinking" in the traditional sense. You are "experiencing" without questioning without critical judgment or analysis, like when you watch a movie, and the hypnotherapist can make suggestions that are very likely to "stick" - precisely because your conscious mind is not getting in the way. You are not "judging" or being "critical" of the suggestions. With the critical faculty bypassed, specific thoughts and suggestions can be lodged in the subconscious where they can propel the client toward a desired goal or change behavior in a positive, permanent way. All hypnosis is self-hypnosis. The individual is in complete control of his or her thoughts, feelings, decisions and actions. The hypnotherapist is a facilitator, guiding the individual with questions and offering suggestions that assist them in reaching goals and solutions. A person will not accept suggestions that are against his or her values or belief system.
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Need help deciding where to go!!

Hello Everyone!

My boyfriend and I are looking to plan a vacation for sometime towards the end of this year. We are not sure on the exact dates yet but it would most likely be towards the end of September/early October. We have a few places in mind that we would love to go to, but I'm very indecisive and can't choose! We went to Aruba last September and absolutely loved it, but we would like to go somewhere different this time. These are the places that I currently have in mind:

Thailand (I know this is not a Caribbean Island)
St. Thomas
St. Lucia

I know that these places are all so different from each other - I think that's why I'm having such a hard time deciding. We are in our 20s and would like to go somewhere that offers different daytime activities to choose from, possibly water sports, excursions, snorkeling, etc (it does not need to have all of these, just some ideas), a fun night life, beautiful landscape/beaches, and good food. We want to be able to relax but also be active and adventurous. We would most likely go for 7 days/8 nights and our budget is around $4,000 including airfare. We would be willing to spend a little more if needed.

I've been to the Bahamas, Cancun, and Punta Cana, so I am looking to go somewhere new.

I guess I am just interested in seeing if anyone has recommendations based on what we are looking for. I know that there is no "perfect" island that will have everything we are looking for and that every place is very different from one another. However, I am just trying to get some information on the places listed and see if anyone has other tips/recommendations on other places.

Thank you so much for anyone who replies! I truly appreciate it!

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Where will you be flying from? - That will have an impact on your airfare and thus how much you'll have left over from your $4,000 budget for hotels, food and activities.

If flying from the US I'd put Thailand on the back burner - Airfare will be substantial, depending on where you are flying from it will take between 18 to 24 hours of flight time each way, you'll arrive tired thus living you much less time for your actual "vacation" than when going to the Caribbean.

St. Lucia will tick off just about all your boxes and probably has the most "beautiful landscape" of the destinations on your list. There's some good snorkeling around the island if you are willing to take an organized boat to to reach the best sites - walk-in snorkeling is limited. the island has some very nice & picturesque beaches but being a volcanic island for the most part they will have darker sand.

St. Thomas will have more snorkeling than the other destinations you mentioned but the island won't be as lush as St. Lucia (but still quite attractive). You'll find plenty of nightlife, all kinds of watersports and plenty of land based activities. Airfare from many US cities can be quite reasonable.

Antigua has plenty (some say 365) light sand beaches, good nightlife and interesting topography. walk-in snorkeling is limited so you'll need to take one of the day sails to Cades reef to find better snorkeling.

Negril will be a lot like Punta Cana so if you liked it in PC you'll enjoy Negril.

Keep in mind that late September and early October is Hurricane Season in the Caribbean and going at that time of the year carries some risk so consider purchasing Trip interruption Insurance. Also, since it's Low Season many resorts, restaurants and tour operators may be closed or operating on reduced schedules or reduced staffs. On the plus side you'll find some of the lowest room rates of the year. Those are the trade offs when traveling to the Caribbean at that time of year.
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RoamsAround - Thank you so much for your response! We will be flying out of Chicago.
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Negril offers everything you ask for!! This is the best website for that location, below. I've been a few times, spread out over many years. Negril doesn't change much with the times You take a shuttle from Montego Bay airport, it's about 90 minutes. You can stay either on the gorgeous 7-mile beach or up on "The Cliffs" on the west end. I disagree that Negril is like Punta Cana, unless you choice to go the All-Inclusive route at one of those type of resorts that people never/rarely leave. There are many other kinds places to stay independently where you will get more of a feel for the island culture (not like an AI in the DR)

From your list St Thomas is the only other place I've been. It didn't do much for me. But I liked St John a lot.

I've been to the Dominican Republic only twice, Puerto Plata and Sosua. Fun trips, but I didn't rush back.

I agree about being worried about the weather that time of year anyplace in the Caribbean or coastal Mexico.

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I'd forget Thailand, its rainy season. St Lucia scores highly on the scenery front, beaches in the north of the island are light sand, if you google pictures of Reduit Beach, you'll see what I mean. Close to Reduit Beach is Rodney Bay where the nightlife, restaurants etc are. You can snorkle off the beach at Anse Cochon and at Anse Chastanet where there is a marine reserve outside the Anse Chastanet hotel. South of the island are the beautiful dark sand beaches. But it can be very rainy at the time of year when you are thinking of going, not to mention risk of hurricanes.

Antigua has alot of really beautiful beaches, not much in terms of scenery, has historical sights such as Shirley Heights, Nelsons Dockyard which is very impressive. Some great hotels, can swim with stingrays,

Negril is great, very different vibe to anywhere I've been in the Caribbean. I've not been to PC but can't imagine it would be like Negril. It lacks snorkelling, I went scuba diving but it is very disappointing. The AIs in Negril are slightly north and not really in Negril, there is no need for AI along 7MB or the Cliffs are there are so many dining options.

Grenada is a lovely island and several others might suit you like Barbados, St Martin esp for younger people but the time of year is a concern weatherwise.
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Maybe if you picked an All Inclusive in Bloody Bay (one of the RIUs, Hedonism, Couples, etc.) and stayed put, that might be similar to staying at the same type of resort in the DR.

But if you choose a local independent hotel on 7-mile beach or cabins on the Cliffs among the various options... it is nothing like a "resort" experience at all. You also need to be somewhat mindful about where you go and what you do. Toto we're not in Kansas anymore ;-)

Here's a few places I know of... you'll see what we mean!

And don't even get me started on how good the food is in local restaurants you can easily walk or taxi to.

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10 Ultimate Things to Do in Georgia

Your best bets in the Empire State of the South.

In a state with a burgeoning metropolis, a modest amount of coastline, and ample mountains, the list of things to do in Georgia is about as varied as Georgia itself. Head into nature with a hike up a waterfall, or, if history is calling, make your way to Atlanta’s Michael C. Carlos Museum to visit relics thousands of years old.

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Hike Up A Waterfall

At 720 feet high, Amicalola Falls is easily the tallest waterfall in Georgia. Be sure to grab your most trustworthy pair of hiking shoes as you walk up hundreds of steps to the top.  There are small bridges to cross and plenty of gorgeous scenery. For a less tiring hike, try Angel Falls or Blue Hole Falls.

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Sample Wines At A Winery

North Georgia, in particular, serves as a go-to destination for oenophiles and wine enthusiasts throughout the state. Make a weekend out of your wine excursion with a trip to Chateau Elan, a luxury winery, and resort. They offer a premium wine tasting for $35 per person which includes samples of limited release wines and vintages. Once you’ve found your new favorite wine, visit the resort’s spa for a Refresher Facial or head to the Chateau Elan Golf Club for time on the green.

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If you find yourself in Savannah, be sure to bring your appetite and a good pair of walking shoes. River Street in Savannah runs along the Savannah River and is brimming with an assortment of restaurants. Not in the market for anything in particular? Strolling down River Street, you’ll have the opportunity to indulge in everything from gourmet candy, to shrimp and grits. And for those of drinking age, a frozen daiquiri from Wet Willie’s is a must.

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Make A Splash At The Georgia Aquarium

The Georgia Aquarium is home to more than 100,000 animals. Once inside, you’ll find whale sharks, beluga whales, and colorful angelfish. They also host a variety of events geared towards the 21-and-over crowd. Their annual fundraiser, Aqua Vino, features wines from around the world and bites from Atlanta’s most notable restaurants.

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Stroll Through The State Botanical Garden Of Georgia

Despite Athens’ reputation as a college town, the city is home to one of the most expansive botanical gardens in the state. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia boasts over 300 acres and features a five-mile nature trail. They also have a focus on stewardship and education, providing culinary, horticultural, and other programs for all ages.

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View Ancient Mummies At The Michael C. Carlos Museum

Located on the campus of Emory University, the Michael C. Carlos Museum is home to a substantial collection of Ancient Egyptian and Nubian antiquities, as well as mummies. In addition to hosting special exhibits, the museum holds a number of lectures and events that are open to the public.

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Hit The Green

From East Lake Golf Club to the Augusta National Golf Club (home of The Masters Tournament), Georgia is home to several noteworthy golf courses. Some are surrounded by the sea while others feature the North Georgia mountains as their backdrop.

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Visit Bonaventure Cemetery

It’s not often that you find yourself casually strolling around a cemetery, but Savannah’s Bonaventure Cemetery is hauntingly beautiful and definitely worth a visit. Although the cemetery, which is on the grounds of a former plantation, opened to the public in 1907, it gained popularity following the 1994 release of John Berendt’s novel, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. The novel features the cemetery’s famous Bird Girl statue on its cover.

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Cumberland Island Camping Or Mansion Living

Planning a trip to Cumberland Island? Be prepared to either rough it or glam it up. The island offers few accommodations, leaving visitors with the option of either camping on the island or dishing out some serious dough for a room at the famed Greyfield Inn. There is no in-between on this island, where Carolyn Bessette and John F. Kennedy Jr. famously wed in 1996.

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Check Out A Live Show In Athens

While cities like Nashville and New Orleans have gained nationwide fame as music towns, the city of Athens is just as noteworthy for its music scene and live music venues, from The Foundry to 40 Watt Club. Among the iconic bands who got their start performing in this college town are R.E.M. and The B-52’s.


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«Unexpected Sources», the 2016/17 autumn–winter collection of the fashion duo «Mareunrol’s» tells stories inspired by the harsh Nordic nature and the minimalistic soundscapes of John Adams.

Stories Fold January 22, 2016

The creative duo of «Mareunrol’s» are taking part in Paris Men’s Fashion Week where their latest collection «Unexpected Sources» is on show at «Void» showroom until January 26.

The designers Rolands Pēterkops and Mārīte Mastiņa–Pēterkopa constantly look for new mediums and ways of presenting fashion, and their work, although ready–to–wear, often appears as avant–garde. The clothes by «Mareunrol’s» always tell their own story, and the «Unexpected Sources» collection, as the name suggests, it is about unexpected coincidences, information that comes to us through simultaneous fixation of a number of things existing concurrently — sound, space, noise, anything that is around us. The designers explain that «the collage for the collection includes the sound paintings of the American avant–garde composer and minimalist John Adams, while the mood is based on associations with a hazy winter frost, landscapes of birch trees, the austerity of fishermen villages that can be found close to the Arctic in the North on Norway, the materiality of woollen clothing worn by the people living there.»

The constructions and patterns of the woollen coats, sweaters, jackets, trousers, shorts, winter T–shirts, woollen hats and accessories are based on pure three–dimensional shapes and geometric squares, whereas the patchwork in the collection is «Mareunrol’s» interpretation of the pattern and texture of birch trees.

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New York Governor George Pataki was the keynote speaker June 6, 1999 at a Manhattan dinner honoring H.J. Heinz Co. (Pittsburgh) president and CEO William Johnson. The Orthodox Union honored Johnson with its prestigious "National Centennial Kashruth Founders Award" in celebration of more than 75 years of kosher food production at Heinz, including the company's flagship brand—Heinz Ketchup.

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Every year UEFA releases its Club Benchmarking Report, breaking down the state of European football.

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Both Celtic and Rangers are in the top 20 for attendances, with the Hoops in ninth and their city rivals in 19th.

Brendan Rodgers’ side won the treble last season, and their exploits attracted over one million fans to Celtic Park throughout the season - 1,092,937 to be exact.

The stadium’s capacity of 60,411 exceeds Ibrox’s 50,817 but the Gers still came close to the million mark.

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We’ve previously revealed that Scottish attendances are the best in Europe, and two of Glasgow’s clubs being in the top 20 is testament to that.

Both had higher attendances than Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus, though the latter have a stadium capacity of only 41,000.

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Josef Masopust (1962)

The Czechoslovakia midfielder won the 1962 Ballon d’Or after garnering 65 votes – 12 more than Benfica legend Eusebio and a further 32 more than 1. FC Koln’s Karl-Heinz Schnellinger. Masopust, a box-to-box midfielder, was the driving force behind Czechoslovakia’s run to the final of the 1962 World Cup; he also scored in the final against Brazil in what ultimately turned out to be a 3-1 defeat for his team.

However, the Dukla Prague player had done enough to be awarded the prestigious individual honour. Renowned for his movement in midfield, Masopust slalom is a move named after move. In 2003, he was selected by the Czech Republic FA as their most outstanding player of the past 50 years.

Florian Albert (1967)

From a country that produced some of the greatest all-time footballers in Ferenc Puskas, Sandor Kocsis, Nandor Hidegkuti, Gyula Grosics and Zoltan Czibor amongst others, it is a bit of a surprise that Florian Albert remains the only Ballon d’Or winner from Hungary.

The forward stayed his entire career at Ferencvaros and won four league titles as well as a domestic cup for the Hungarian giants. Albert’s prolific return of 24 goals from 25 games in the 1965/66 season won him the Ballon d’Or ahead of Bobby Charlton and Celtic legend Jimmy Johnstone.

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Regarded amongst the greatest Soviet footballers of all time, Blokhin holds the all-time top goalscorer record for both Dynamo Kyiv (266 goals) and the Soviet Union national team (42 goals), as well as being the overall top goalscorer in the history of the Soviet Top League (211 goals).

The 1974/75 season was a particularly strong one for Dynamo Kiev as they went on to win the league title, the Soviet Cup, the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup and the UEFA Super Cup. With Blokhin being the leading goalscorer for such a strong side, it wasn’t much of a surprise he won the Ballon d’Or ahead of Franz Beckenbauer and Johan Cruyff.

Allan Simonsen (1977)

Simonsen remains the only Dane to have won the Ballon d’Or. The elegant midfielder enjoyed the best years of his career at Borussia Monchengladbach and was the leading figure of a side whose best years coincided with those of his own.

He collected three league titles, a domestic cup and two UEFA Cups with Borussia Monchengladbach during his seven years at the club before moving to Barcelona. And his performances during the 1975/76 campaign won him the Ballon d’Or.

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His prolific golascoring helped Dynamo Kiev to a Soviet league and cup double in the 1984/85 season and won him the Ballon d’Or ahead of Barcelona’s Gary Lineker and Real Madrid’s Emilio Butragueno. Belanov spent four seasons at Dynamo Kiev and collected two league titles, two domestic cups and the 1986 Cup Winners’ Cup.

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