4/7/15 LPA Mike Bussey attempted a Case Management Visit today. Center closed today and on 4/9/15 for SCE project. Notice left on the center front door.
LPA Mike Bussey arrived at the Building Blocks To Learning Childcare today. Met by the Licensee Veronica Puga. Also, present were ten children, the Site supervisor Stacey Gaytan and another teacher. Purpose of visit was to followup on the child care center since there was a new director. Director has clearance and qualifications. Also, reviewed three children's files. SCE completed their project and center did reopen.
See next page regarding deficiency.
101221(b)(8)(C) Child's Records. A signed consent form for emergency medical treatment shall be in the child's record unless §101220(f) is applicable. Child#1, #2,and #3 did not have medical consent form(LIC627) in their files.
Licensee agrees to ensure that medical consent forms(LIC627) are signed by the parents and copies are sent into the Fresno Regional Child Care Office no later than 5/4/15.


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The World's Most Expensive Dollhouse Will Be On Show at Columbus Circle This Month
Posted On Tue, November 3, 2015 By Diane Pham In Art, Design, Events
If you think Manhattan condos are pricey, feast your eyes on the world's most expensive dollhouse! Valued at $8.5 million, The Astolat Dollhouse Castle is a 29-room micro-mansion that's been is filled to the brim with 10,000 painstakingly crafted miniatures that include "elaborate furniture, oil paintings, mirrors, fireplaces, gold miniature jewelry, rare-mini books more than 100 years old, fine rugs, fabrics, and pieces made of and silver and gold." Sound too absurd to be true? Well, you can check out this pricey and petite pad up close and personal starting this month. The Shops of Columbus Circle at Time Warner Center (TWC) will be showing the dollhouse for the first time ever since it was built in the 1980s.
Miniature artist Elaine Diehl spent over 13 years designing and crafting every inch of the home, drawing inspiration from a Victorian ballad. According to the dollhouse's official site, many of the miniatures and furniture were more expensive to create than what their full size counterparts would have cost to build. The press release adds that "Of course, like most Manhattan apartments, it has seven levels, stairways, hallways, a basement, a wine cellar, a kitchen and an armory. There are formal rooms, a library, a music room, a grand ballroom and a bar, and that's before you get to the Wizard's tower on the top level. Naturally, it's fully wired and plumbed."
If you're interested viewing the dollhouse, it will be on display for free November 12 through December 8 on the second floor mezzanine of the TWC mall. They're also accepting donations, which will go to benefit children's charities. The public debut of the house will coincide with the TWC's lighting of its "Holiday Under the Stars," an exhibit showcasing 12 illuminated 14-foot stars that will hang from the 150-foot Great Room overlooking Central Park.
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Has no one seen the Colleen Moore dollhouse in Chicago? Google its. She was a movie star so studio craftsmen worked on it. I saw it in Oakland CA at Capwell's when it toured for the WWII bond drive.
http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/fairycastle/the-exhibit/
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I would think that Queen Mary's dollhouse is worth quite a bit more than 8.5 million.
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I woke up this morning eager to find out my Grandma Loretta's take on the Packers/Bears game last night. She's usually got a pretty good view on all things Packers....and life in general as well. As Slater says, she's a hip, hip, lady.
Now Loretta's a very level-headed fan. Doesn't get too high, doesn't get too low. Doesn't overreact and start screaming, "The sky is falling, the sky is falling!" or "We're going to the Super Bowl!"
Well, I found a voicemail, an email, a tweet, a Facebook update, a fax, a letter, a telegram, a pony express delivery, and a cave painting from Grandma Loretta. Did I mention she's an excellent communicator?
Each just said, "If you keep beating yourself like that, you'll go blind."
Only GB can beat GB.
Too bad GB plays itself at least 10 times per season.


Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has reported a 34 per cent increase in annual profits.
The company said it completed 13,219 units in 2015, (2014: 12,294 units) which served to lift revenues 17 per cent to £3.13 billion.
Average unit sale prices rose eight per cent to £230,000 (2014: £2013,000) which helped to lift operating profits 32.5 per cent to £637 million.
Pre-tax profits before exceptional items rose 34 per cent to £603.8 million as operating margins increased 2.4 percentage points to 20.3 per cent.
The group said 37 per cent of total sales in the 2015 year had used the Government's Help to Buy equity loan scheme.
Taylor Wimpey said it stared the 2016 year with a record year-end order book representing 7,484 homes with a total value of £1,77 billion.
Looking ahead the group said: "The UK housing market remained robust during late 2015 and has strengthened into the beginning of 2016.
Chief executive Pete Redfern said: "Taylor Wimpey delivered a record performance in 2015, building over 13,000 homes across the UK and contributing over £335 million to local communities.
"We are focused on creating long term value and are supportive of policy initiatives that promote sustainability and reduce volatility in the housing market.
"2016 has continued to be positive across all of our regional markets, with demand strong and good access to mortgages.
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This is a critical topic for all workplaces that have welding in their premises.
Welding – as well as plasma cutting and metal processing – release large numbers of fine particles in the air. Some of them are as small as nanosized and can be inhaled deep into the lungs.
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On the Move - Q2 2018
Published: Thursday, 17 May 2018 04:19
Barrick Gold Corporation announced the passing of the Company's Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Peter Munk.
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Published: Tuesday, 11 July 2017 03:54
Asiamet Resources has announced several changes. Chief executive officer and vice chairman Tony Manini is now executive chairman while Peter Bird has joined the company as CEO and has been appointed vice chairman. Previous chairman Peter Pollard continues as a non-executive director.
Signs of recovery in M&A activity
Published: Friday, 14 March 2014 02:49
THERE is no doubt 2013 was a low point for mergers and acquisitions with the global mining downturn taking its toll but there are signs that activity will improve in 2014. Despite a continuing slowing of China's economy, accounting firm Ernst & Young believes M&A activity has turned a corner.
The Mergers, Acquisitions and Capital Raising in Mining and Metals report by Ernst & Young said fewer deals were pursued globally in 2013 because of global economic uncertainty and less investor appetite for risk. It stated that in Australia the value of deals fell by 66% to $US5.5 billion - the lowest deal value since 2004 – with Chinese companies the biggest buyers of mining and metals assets.
Chinese take Brockman stake
Brockman Mining and China Guoyin have entered into a share subscription agreement whereby China Guoyin will subscribe for 195 million shares at an aggregate subscription price of Aus$11.3 million. Brockman has also entered a separate agreement with Ocean Line for 292.5 million shares at an aggregate subscription price of about Aus$16.76 million. Proceeds from both will be used for the development of Brockman's iron ore mining projects in Western Australia.
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Skyworld Review – Two Steps from Hell
Posted on November 11, 2012 by utesmile
I was listening to Skyworld, the new album from Two Steps from Hell all last week, I love it and I decided to write a review for my music friends and probably others will enjoy reading and listening too. I have been waiting patiently for the album to come out to buy here in the UK, and the wait was well worth it, it does not disappoint. It is a mind-blowing album, in each track you can hear the passion of the 2 composers. This time there are not only orchestral epic tracks but also vocal tracks unusual for the duo. More individuality certainly , this actually makes the album even more outstanding for me. The duo goes from strength to strength.
Below is a full listing of all 22 tracks, 11 of which Thomas Bergersen composed, the other 11 are compositions from Nick Phoenix. 21 tracks are brand new, only one track "Dark Ages" is from an older album "Nemesis" which was not for the public though.
Each of the two have their own style, still all 22 tracks are worth mentioning as great compositions. It is a fantastic album and every single track has it's own individuality and beauty. It includes totally epic tracks with full orchestras and choir as we know them from Two Steps from Hell, slower emotional tracks and vocal tracks. There is certainly something for everybody to enjoy. This music makes me very happy and I can dream and be in a different world.
It is good to hear Thomas's and Nick's voice in some tracks, also Thomas is playing the violin, electric violin and guitar in other tracks. This makes this album extra special to me. Both are so very gifted and talented composers.
It is fantastic to hear beautiful virtuoso Tina Guo again, playing her amazing cello in "Titan Dream" , "Big sky" , "Back to earth" and "The end is the beginning".
Also we can hear the voice of well known Merethe Soltvedt in "All the kings horses", "For the Win" and "Breathe".
"All is hell that ends well" from Thomas is a brilliant track full of trailermusic traits, until the ending where it goes over to dubstep. I am not a dubstep fan and I do not therefore like the ending. This is though my personal opinion.
"El Dorado" is more Epic Dorado a great epic song in the typical style of Thomas, powerful full orchestra, great tune, simply fantastic in this category belongs "Skyworld" too.
"For the Win", "Blizzard", "Breathe", "Queen of Crows", Realm of Power", "Winterspell" – Oh, it is hard to find a favourite.
"Sun & moon" is a slower wonderful, heartwarming, romantic song. The lyrics are as usual a made up language and can mean anything you want, surely it is to do with love!
"Back to Earth" with Nick singing, a powerful slow, soft song. The other slower tracks are "Blackheart", "Breathe" "Ocean Kingdom" and "Sun & Moon".
"All the kings horses" is really very similar to pure classical music, with its' busy strings reminding me of Vivaldi' s fast violins in the Four Seasons.
1. All is hell that ends well
2. Titan dream
3. Skyworld
4. El Dorado
5. The end is the beginning
6. All the kings horses
7. Realm of power
8. Winterspell
9. Blackheart
10. Juggernauut
11. Dark Ages
12. Our last hope
13. Icarus
14. For the win
15. Sun & Moon
16. Big Sky
17. Starfleet
18. Queen of Crows
19. Blizzard
20. Breathe
21. Back to the Earth
22. Ocean kingdom
It is available to buy on i-tunes and Amazon.
All in all a fantastic epic album – a must have for all Two Steps from Hell fans. Thank you to Thomas and Nick and all who were involved in making this album for us, the public and your biggest fans.
Filed under Music and tagged epic, Merethe Soltvedt, mind blowing, Nick Phoenix, Skyworld, Thomas Bergersen, Tina Guo, trailermusic, Two Steps from Hell |	30 Comments
Alastair on November 11, 2012 at 4:48 pm said:
I have only found it for digital download. I want to buy it for my son for Christmas though. Do you know if / when it will be available on CD?
utesmile on November 11, 2012 at 4:57 pm said:
As you can see, I can't shut up about this music.:-) It is only available at the moment as downloads yes, we will have to wait for the CD, I still want to buy that too. Usually it is out on http://www.cdbaby.com first. If I do find it before Christmas I will let you know! 🙂
Thanks Ute 🙂
Word (((HUGS))) on November 12, 2012 at 12:36 am said:
I have an eclectic taste in music. This is an interesting sound; I like it! Thanks for the introduction, Ute.
utesmile on November 12, 2012 at 6:55 am said:
Thank you I am happy someone else likes it! Enjoy it Sandra. I love this music! Hug Ute x
Stefan (maxima) on November 12, 2012 at 9:06 pm said:
This is an interesting sound; I like it
Glad you like it Stedan 🙂 not so many know their music.
Amit Amin on November 13, 2012 at 10:55 pm said:
I like this! Thanks for the introduction.
I am happy to have found another person to like it! 🙂 thanks for commenting and letting me know!
Carl D'Agostino on December 11, 2012 at 11:24 am said:
Beatles rule. Beatles forever !
utesmile on December 11, 2012 at 12:21 pm said:
Haha, I like the Beatles too thoug, this is just different! 🙂
morristownmemos by Ronnie Hammer on March 24, 2013 at 4:00 pm said:
Wow: after listening to the track on your post my heart started pounding and is still carrying on at rapidly racy rates. What a way to get the day started!
utesmile on March 24, 2013 at 5:03 pm said:
Glad you like it, it is great music but also good for meditating to.
LyannV on April 11, 2013 at 8:57 pm said:
Awesome! I can't wait to share this with my oldest teen daughter – she's going to love it! (I'll even bet it goes onto her MP3 player 🙂
utesmile on April 12, 2013 at 7:43 am said:
Great someone else likes this music, that makes me very happy. I downloaded it from Amazon and love listening to it over and over again. Thanks Lyann for letting me know. 🙂 🙂 🙂 Your daughter has good taste.. 🙂
LyannV on April 12, 2013 at 12:38 pm said:
I am so happy that you shared this – and that my daughter prefers symphonic music to the current pop stuff (to put it nicely) 🙂 You both have good taste!
utesmile on April 12, 2013 at 1:07 pm said:
🙂 Thanks Lyann 🙂
wolfgangpowerpoint.wordpress.com/ on April 16, 2013 at 6:10 am said:
Schönes Musik – Video.
Vielen Dank, ich liebe die Musik! 🙂
Lori Lipsky on May 1, 2013 at 10:21 pm said:
I enjoyed the links…thanks for sharing.
utesmile on May 2, 2013 at 6:39 am said:
Thank you so much I am alway happy when my music is liked! Much love Ute
wolfgangpowerpoint.wordpress.com/ on October 10, 2013 at 7:04 pm said:
Gruss, Wolfgang
utesmile on October 10, 2013 at 7:31 pm said:
Charron's Chatter on January 7, 2014 at 8:29 pm said:
this has got some busy strings on it, too–this Skyworld one. Great running music!!
utesmile on January 7, 2014 at 9:12 pm said:
True I, I don't run but I love it in any situation… 🙂
Beauty Along the Road on June 16, 2014 at 6:43 pm said:
Never heard of them before, but now I am intrigued…
utesmile on June 16, 2014 at 8:54 pm said:
Oh good they are great!
Ashley on October 16, 2016 at 10:53 am said:
"All the kings horses" reminds me of some of the composer Karl Jenkins work!
utesmile on October 16, 2016 at 11:00 am said:
Oh yes Karl Jenkins, my favourite of his is Adiemus. Thanks for listening to my Two steps from hell!


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My wife and I just welcomed our first child and I realized I was having a hard time spending enough time with my son and meeting the demands of my legal practice. This struggle, and the action I took to resolve this problem, led me to develop some tips on how to achieve a good balance between home life and office priorities.
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Macquarie Dictionary reader giveaway!
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Rolley appointed guest SWF director
The Sydney Writers' Festival has announced the appointment of Chip Rolley as a guest artistic director for 2010, with current director Wendy Were to return... Read more
Campbell steps down as BWF director
The Brisbane Writers Festival (BWF) has announced that Michael Campbell will not be renewing his contract as festival director. Campbell has directed the festival since... Read more
Evans leaves PMP
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Reader's Digest cuts staff
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East Africa comprises of 5 major countries majorly Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. Above all the actual founder member countries of this East African visa are Uganda Kenya and Tanzania, with major common goals of uniting all the east African member states. South Sudan is the newly young member state to join the east African community in April 2016 with the major aim of enjoying the political, social and economic gains that accrue from this conglomerate. Rwanda too which is still a member of the franco phone countries still joined as another young member state. This has given Rwanda the chance to host the 2020 common wealth heads of government meeting. However, the major question of the day is about applying for the East African visa. With this kind of visa ,one has to apply it in the duration of 6 months before the expiry of his/her passport. More still, one has to submit his/her application 3 weeks before arrival to any destination in East Africa. East Africa Tourist Visa allows one to enter the East African states numerous times as long as one has not moved out of these member states. This visa expires after 90 days when one is still in those member states.
How can I get east African visa and which countries can I visit with this visa?
An application for an East Africa Tourist Visa may be made with several options to allow the process be as smooth as possible manually or online by submitting EATV Form 1 that gives highest authenticity on your computer to finish the whole process. Make sure a printed receipt is got.
The application may be made prior to the intended date of travel the reason towards this is that, the applicant may be given the opportunity to arrive the destination when the visa is approved entry into Kenya, Rwanda or Uganda.
Kenya: For those beginning their trip in Kenya, you can find information on the visa application process on the consular section of your local Kenya embassy's website the same applies to those of Uganda and Rwanda , the most frequent question is that, I paid for my east African visa, but can I visit Tanzania with this visa? The answer is that NO, much as Tanzania and Burundi are member states but on visa issues its different, for those who intends to visit Tanzania, you can pay your visa directly to Tanzania customs at any entry point .
Please always mark your point of entry before you apply for the East African visa.
Rwanda: For those beginning their trip in Rwanda, you can apply through the Rwanda Online Visa Application System. Under Type of Visa, select EAST AFRICAN VISA there's an open option to ask your local embassy or its advisable always to have an inquiry mind as will it assist you to apply wisely.
Applying the East African country means,one can only visit the 3 countries , Uganda Kenya and Rwanda , only though Tanzania and Brurundi are member states but they are isolated when it comes to East African means, with this visa means once can stay within the member states as long as one acquired the multiple entry visa. https://www.migration.gov.rw/index.php?id=233 this is just an example in that assuming my first entry country to be visited is Rwanda, east African visa means your entry visa must be done on the point entry in other wards, you must consider your point of entry.
Single entry means you can travel through the member state countries without exiting but if you exit the member state, means coming back, you will be required to pay an entry visa fee to return back.
Multiple entry visa: this means one can have multiple entries within the member states however if one exit's to a non-member states, means you be required to pay again for the re-entry into the member state. For example( if one enters Rwanda with an east African visa, then on his visit plans to tour DR Congo, this mean automatically you have lost the east African visa so entering into Rwanda or Uganda again, you will be required to pay for another visa to enter Rwanda) you need to take note of this.
Does one require advance applications to enter Rwanda?
Previously Rwanda used to make it compulsory to every visitor who intended to visit Rwanda, it was mandatory for everyone to apply for the visa online in advance but as of today 2018 oct, Now getting a visa to visit Rwanda is hassle free and visa can be got upon arrival at any entry point be it at Kigali international airport or at Katuna, Cyanika, Hamrwa , Gisenyi or at Rusumo boarder . so what you only need to prepare is a copy of your passport size and visa fee$30 .
Burundi as another tourist destination, with its interesting places of visit such as Kibira national park, lake Tanganyika and Giteega cultural museum has made it so difficult to acquire visa upon arrival even if what's talked about in the lonely planet about the transit visa for 3 days , all these doesn't work, better ply for the Burundi visa in advance before you get to Burundi just to avoid the last minute disappointment as it happened to us few weeks ago.
Uganda , with no interests to visit any of the member states or planning to stay within Uganda alone, Uganda charges 450 for the single entry visa irrespective of who you're except for those with diplomatic red passport unlike DR Congo which violates the low of diplomatic passport, it charges everybody who enters Dr Congo solid and not only does it charge tourists with red passports but it's the only country that charges airport taxi charge to every client that is flying out of the country.
Entering Congo Dr from Rwanda means, entering Congo through Bukavu Ruzizi boarder or Kamembe or through Grand barriers and petit barrier one entry into one province guarantees you entry into another province provided it's a tourist visa with an expiry date /time of 2 weeks.
The only possible way to get Congo visa is through a travel agency ,and this visa must be a tourist visa and its never multiple, it only guarantees you visit within the interstate provinces of North kivu around Goma, Virunga National Park and South kivu in areas of Bukavu and Kahuzi Biega National Park such visa is always well monitored with approval from Kinshasa which is the capital city of DRC Congo the former( Zaire) much as Virunga park is closed for a while but soon it will be reopened soon always apply your visa in advance to avoid last minute disappointment. Don't forget to have yellow fever vaccination cards as you plan your visit to Congo.
Very many scholars argue and think that tourism in Congo thrives on Virunga National Park. However, the opening of kahuzi Biega national park to the world for tourism has faded away this notion. This national park is a new tourism site that has been less traveled hence offering the adventure kind of experience unique to the travelers. Kahuzi biega national park is found in the Eastern part of the Democratic republic of Congo covering a total land area of approximately 600,000square kilometers.
This park accommodates the greatest number of Eastern gorillas in the region. So this national park has become a top attraction for lowland gorilla tours in Africa. Two eastern lowland gorilla families have been habituated and ready for trekking which has provided travelers with a lifetime experience.
Due to the close relativeness of the gorilla specie with human beings (98.8% human genes) making them susceptible to human diseases. Masks have been provided to all trekkers to avoid the spread of human wildlife diseases.
Travelers learn how gorillas play different roles in their respective families, silverback as dads defending and planning for the entire family, adult females nursing the babies whereas the juveniles playing and entertaining the whole family. This interaction gives trekkers a real family experience like that of human beings. An hour spent with the gorillas is a lifetime experience that every traveler lives to tell about.
Just like mountain gorillas, you also need a gorilla permit to trek these lowland gorillas. A gorilla permit is still booked and applied for in advance from the liaison office of Kahuzi Biega national park in Bukavu.This permit also costs $400 USD and it is valid for only that date it is issued for and not transferable.
There is also hiking to over 2 volcanos in this park. There are two inactive volcanic mountains within the heart of Virunga national park which trekkers participate in hiking. More still, bamboo and subalpine vegetation, which harbor various animals, cover these volcanoes hence providing travelers a chance to encounter animals such as owl-faced monkeys and a variety of birds.
Being a home to approximately 342 bird species 42 0f that are endemic to the national park, kahuzi biega is a paradise for great lovers of birds. Among the birds spotted include African green broad bill, yellow crested helmet-shrike, Congo peafowl and Rockefeller's and many others. The national park is one of the threatened sites put under the protection of the international union conservation area (IUCN).
Travelers here follow trails in the tropical rainforest to different tourism sites. These trails lead to different sites such as the Tshibiti waterfalls trails to three waterfalls in the national park. Experienced guides lead travelers and help in spotting different vegetation types and wildlife in the national park. Sweet sounds of birds singing up in the trees are heard by the travelers and of course fresh air which freshens the minds of traveler. By the time travelers leave the forest, they have clear minds and more knowledge about wildlife in the national park hence a memorable experience.
This trail follows a well-defined and demarcated foot path that runs very close and adjacent to the 2 rivers thus providing a better, clear and spectacular view of the water falls. This path is made up of various steps that one strolls on his way to and from the waterfalls.SO this means that there is no room for wheelchairs and pushchairs.So in order to go for this trail, you must wear assorted hiking boots and shoes that are up to this task.
Lwiro chimpanzee sanctuary is located 50km in Bukavu south of L.Kivu.It is also located just 10km from Kahuzi Biega national park.Tourists that wish to go and trek champanzees in Congo are generally advised and argued to go and visit these orphaned and isolated chimpanzees in this fascility.This facility is located in the former prison of Mobutu.
Lwiro primate rehabilitation and rescue facility is on the grounds of CRSN, Lwiro. Although its main focus is chimpanzees, it houses many other species, including baboons and a variety of monkeys and this provides great tourists attractions to Lwiro like visiting the local Community, Birding & adventure species in Congo.
Just like one visiting these primates in their habitat, also these chimpanzees in the sanctuary have to be taken care of since they are susceptible to human diseases especially the air borne diseases. So one with any kind of disease should not come near to this sanctuary. So masks should be wrapped around one's mouth in order to control the spread of such diseases to these primates in the sanctuary.
Planning a volunteering Safari tour to Lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary, find the complete list of the essential packing list of clothes and needs to enable your stay in Congo, staying with the apes the entire day, learning how they feed, play and move. Even if its Congo Gorilla Trekking holiday to visit the Eastern lowland gorillas in kahuzi Biega national Park close to the Lwiro Rehabilitation centre.
Virunga National Park was established in 1925 as Africa's first national park and was formerly named Albert National Park. The vegetation cover of this park includes forests, Savannah, lava plains, erosion valleys, swamps, active volcanoes with the glaciated peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains. It was mainly founded to safe guard endangered Mountain Gorillas that were constantly poached and killed during the Congo civil War.
Virunga National Park is a sensational place to visit as it harbors a number of other animals like chimpanzees, hippopotami, bird species, forest and Savannah elephants and lions. The park is now secured and also known for its two amazing active volcanoes of Mt. Nyiragongo and Mt.Nyamuragira located in the massifs of the Rwenzori and Virungas mountains.
This is the most sought after activity in the Virunga national park. Gorilla Trekking is a significant practice done and a life changing experience in the Virunga National Park and is worth due to the existence of the primates in that area.
Gorillas are sub divided into family groups with different attributes with silver backs that act as leaders. The silverback's powerful presence, his calmness, the care that mothers show their young and the playful juveniles is overwhelming. Mountain gorillas are good natured and fascinating to watch. Trekking begins at Bukima Patrol post and usually takes about 1-2 hours of hiking in each direction with a park ranger depending on where the mountain gorillas spent the previous night. Visitors are always required to wear surgical masks when in the presence of gorillas so as to safeguard the health of Virunga's gorillas.
It's always advisable to cancel if one has a cold, fever, diarrhea or persistent sore throat since mountain gorillas are extremely susceptible to human illnesses especially human respiratory viruses and other common ailments.
For one to trek Gorillas at Virunga National park, you must have a gorilla permit that costs $400 USD for international adult and the Congolese residents at $150.
Just like any other gorilla trekking destination, Congo is not exceptional and it has over 6 gorilla families. Due to the security quagmire in that country, no one knows the actual number of gorillas that this country harbours. However,the last census carried out in 2013,indicated that Congo has over 100 gorillas with about 7 new borns. So below are its currently known and habituated gorilla families.
This family is led by Munyaga the dominant silver back with Bilali as the dominant female. The group has 7 individuals with two siverbacks. The group is located in Bukima post near the Goma area. This is the most recent group to be discovered and habituated.
The dominant female joined this group from the Rugendo family and came with two babies and one died in infancy. The Dominant male is missing for now and the group is temporarily headed by Mawazo who moved from the buhanga family.
This group is also found near the Goma area and it's headed by the dominant silverback Kabirizi. The group has 34 members with two silverbacks.The Group derives its name from the ICCN director who died in a fatal car accident in the 1990s. The group was formerly known as Ndungutse led by Ndungutsehimself who died during a rebel war in the area.
This group has 6 members with one silverback and is led by Lulengo himself. It's found in Jomba near Bunagana. Lulengo was part of the Rugambo family which was the first family to be habituated.This sliver back got its name from the former technical director of the Virunga national Park who was killed by a land mine.
This family has 16 gorillas and one silverback. It is found in the Bukima area near the Goma sector. Humba is the dominant silverback and he heads this group himself.This is the calmest family in this park is it is preferred to be tracked by everyone. Humba split from the Rugendo his father in 1998.
The group is found in Jomba near Bunagana. It has 15 members with one silver back. Mapuwa is the head of this family and he is also son to Rugendo and brother to Humba.He left his father in 1998 to form his group and has been head since then. He is so protective of his family more than any other siver back.
There has been an ongoing debate on what the best time to trek is or track gorillas in Uganda. Several arguments and opinions have been voiced in different avenues including online forums such as TripAdvisor, lonely planet among others. The fact is that gorillas in Uganda can be tracked throughout the year and clients almost get the same satisfaction. This is because clients tend to avoid rainy season forgetting that Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in an Equatorial Forest where chances of rain are very high daily.
Mountain gorillas which are among the most endangered species on planet earth are located in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the Virunga ranges which are shared amongst three countries such as Uganda (Mgahinga National Park) Democratic Republic of Congo (Virunga National Park) and Rwanda in Volcanoes National Park. And because these primates are highly endangered, clients pay highly to view or trek them. Because of the current price of gorilla permits which are at US $1500 in Rwanda and US $600 in Uganda, clients would love to maximize their experience when it comes to gorilla trekking and the best time to visit them.
Uganda being crossed by the equator has a modified equatorial climate with two rainy seasons and because of this people tend to associate these rainy seasons with the best times to trek gorillas. This is true because when it is raining, it becomes hard to hike and trek in the impenetrable forest because of the heavy rains that make the trails too slippery. That notwithstanding, some gorilla families need to drive for some time to reach at the beginning of the trail heads and because of this, if you don't have a four wheel drive vehicle you might not make it to the gorillas. Besides that, vegetation tend to grow something that reduces chances of proper visibility and photography. All the above combined, the best time to visit the gorillas is to avoid the most rain seasons in Uganda.
The Congo gorilla trekking permit costs US $400 and you can only obtain this permit through applying and booking for it from the Virunga national park liaison office located in Goma. Virunga National Park is managed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and its this organization that has the mandate to issue you this gorilla permit on behalf of Virunga national park through their office in Goma. Once you have got this permit,then you are free to head to the starting point of the trek at Bukima for briefing and allocation of a gorilla group to be visited and then it is here that the actual gorilla trekking exercise begins from.
The Senkwekwe Orphanage Centre refers to a facility that was created to take care of orphaned gorillas from Goma plus those that were rescued from poachers. This centre is located in Rumangabo near the park headquarters .This facility was named so after a dominant silverback called Rugendo who was assassinated in 2007 with three other members.
This is the only facility in the world over that caters for the orphaned gorillas with 4 gorilla families that were rescued from being killed and these include Maisha,Ndeze,Ndakasi and Matabishi.Maisha and Koboko were the first to be rescued from Rwanda and then they interacted and connected with the others.
Eastern lowland gorillas that are also orphaned from anywhere in the region are also transferred to the facility as well.
So please when you visit this facility, you spend a good time with these primates watching their day today activities, feeding them, playing with them as well as watching how they play with each other.
Mt. Nyiragongo is a beautiful volcano covered with vegetation and sometimes is dusted with snow that features the world's largest lava lake. It is a home to a variety of animals, including chimpanzees, monkeys and bushbuck. Nyiragongo is greatly feared during eruptions because of the low silica content of its lava that flows extremely fluid.
Trekkers to the summit of Nyiragongo volcano always begin at the Kibati patrol post, 30 minutes by car from Goma and one hour from Rumangabo. Normally the park rangers lead all treks and porters are always available for hire. The fitness of each group determines on the average time required to reach the summit usually takes 4 – 6 hours. So there is no definite time taken to the summit of this volcano. This is due to the fact that all people do not have the same level of fitness so they can't climb and reach within the same time frame.
Climbs always begin at 10:00 am with a ranger station. Check in at the Kibati station by no later than 9:15 am on the day of their climb. Trekkers are strongly advised to bring full rain and cold weather gear as the temperatures at the summit are usually below freezing. Failure to bring proper gear leads to hypothermia. International adults pay US $300 and US $90 for the nationals.
Chimpanzees habituation in Virunga National Park started in February 2014 when Congolese team trained by Frankfurt Zoological Society started living in the forests around park headquarters in Rumangabo.
Though these chimpanzees are always on probability to be seen but when seen they are really a good activity to engage in.Guests interested in tracking these primates always leave their hotels as early as possible in order to catch a glimpse of these primates. However, the rangers set off very early in the morning and go into the forest and first spot where these chimps are and then afterwards come for the guests after knowing that they are present.
Groups are limited to only 4 people and time with the chimpanzees is restricted to one hour. Chimpanzee habituation had come to a standstill due to the civil unrest1992-2001 and this had put the whole chimpanzee tourism to an end.
Visitors are always advised to cancel if they don't feel well at the time of their planned walk i.e. if they have a cold, fever, diarrhea or persistent sore throat because just like gorillas, chimpanzees are extremely susceptible to human illnesses. Most chimpanzees have died after being exposed to human respiratory viruses and other common ailments.
Nature walking usually entails transferring from one destination to another for purposes of appeasing the mind. Taking time to trail through various paths to spot different forms of nature like birds and relaxing from the noise of civilization and stress. During this nature walk, one strolls through the thick forest vegetation especially in the thick forest of Tongo.
Virunga national park is the best site for viewing the spectacular montane landscapes in the neighboring countries. These include the snow summits and the jagged relief of the Rwenzori Mountains, the volcanoes in the virunga conservation area together with the Afro alpine vegetation of tree ferns and the dense forests. More still, travelers see the eroded valleys spotted in the ishango and Sinda regions. The views provide travelers with extra ordinary experience since they do not need to travel to the places viewed while in the Virunga National Park.
Flash cameras are not allowed in the gorilla parks.
Congo is one of those countries whose visa is not so easy to attain. This is because this country has very few embassies the world over that you can go to and apply for the visa. More still,this country does not have an online visa application portal. So this makes it a little bit difficult to obtain their visa.So the only easier way to obtain this visa is to go through through the tour companies that organize trips to Congo. So you just send your passport copy with the visa fee of $100 USD to these companies and then they apply this visa on your behalf.So on your arrival,you find your visa ready with the immigration office at the border and they just hand it over to you without any hassle.


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Below are frequently asked questions. Click on the question to reveal the answer.
Is Savannah a retirement village?
No, we are an over 50's lifestyle resort. While there is some confusion over the differences between the two entities, essentially you own your home in a Lifestyle Resort and are governed by the Manufactured Homes Act, and you do not own your home in a Retirement Village and are legislated by a State-specific Retirement Villages Act.
Yes, the resort is completely fenced with remote control access via security gates. The 1st Stage is already fitted with CCTV security cameras to which management has 24 hour access.
What would happen if the developers went broke?
While the current global economic situation ensures that no development is 100% guaranteed, the fact that Savannah is owned by Australian directors should give a greater level of comfort than, for example, a village owned by a faceless multinational corporation which is only interested in the investment just for profit.
Savannah has been classified as "Retirement Village – ancillary uses" with an additional stipulation of the following: "In addition to the normal conditions, if it does not contravene discrimination laws Council requires there should be a condition that specifies the development will always be available only to over 50s". In the unlikely event that the company did go into liquidation the administrators and subsequent purchasers of the development would be bound by law to continue with the resort in its current format and, in our opinion, any attempts to make further changes to the material uses would be next to impossible to get through council.
Who is responsible for the upkeep of gardens and lawns?
Our landscaper and his team mows and maintains lawns and the front of all homes and street areas including the garden in common areas, recreational pavilion & pool. Residents are responsible for the maintenance of their rear and side yard on their sites.
Can I select any home to build on my site?
No, to preserve the integrity of the development, the design team has allocated individual houses that best suit each site, whether because of the shape of the design or aesthetics. In most cases we can offer a choice of different styles per each lot and this information can be found in our design book.
What about body corporate fees?
There are no body corporate fees. We charge a weekly site fee that covers rental of the land, rates, water usage, landscaping and garden maintenance, courtesy bus, use of the facilities and rubbish removal within the resort. This fee is adjusted each year in accordance with C.P.I. increases and is capped at a maximum of 5%.
Can I let out my home to tenants?
No. To ensure and protect your investment and that of the community, we only allow homes to be owner occupied or family owned and occupied. In some cases the development will lease back homes to use for Display purposes and, very occasionally, to house new home owners while their house in the development is under construction.
Yes. We appreciate that pets are part of your family and they are welcome with prior approval from the management, however we do have a pet policy which governs both cats and dogs that must be adhered to.
What type of contract do I enter when I buy a home?
You enter into a standard House Construction Contract and a Queensland Government legislated Site Agreement, which gives you indefinite security of tenure on your site.
Do I receive a title to the home?
Yes. You receive a Certificate of Ownership.
Are there rebates applicable to the site fees?
Yes. Rental Assistance is payable fortnightly by Centrelink and Veteran Affairs to those who are eligible.
The weekly fee is annexed to any increases from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or management discretion capped at a maximum of 5%. This is also controlled by Government legislation.
How are my weekly site fees paid?
Fortnightly by direct debit from your nominated bank account.
What legal costs are involved when investing at Savannah Lifestyle Resorts?
There are no Government statutory charges such as stamp duty. The only cost to you would be personal legal costs if you decide to engage a solicitor – this is not strictly necessary since there are no conveyance fees charged.
Am I liable for any additional charges?
No. Other than your own electricity, telephone, home and contents insurance and fumigation.
The social aspect of the development is arranged by a residents' Social Club. Events and activities organized by them may attract a small cost.
Yes, at anytime and all capital gains are yours to keep. The home can only be occupied by Over-50's, although it can be owned by family members.
What occurs should anything happen to me?
What is the guarantee on my home?
You will receive a 12-month maintenance-free period and your home is covered by QBCC warranties which guarantee 6 years and 6 months on any construction defects. Please refer to QBCC for further detail on what is covered.
How long does it take from the time I order my home until I can move in?
You can move into your fully completed home 22 weeks from the date of your unconditional contract to purchase. We can also offer a pay and build as you go option, whereby the house is constructed in stages, which can drastically reduce final construction time upon the successful sale of a home outside of the development.
Are the homes protected from termites?
Yes. In addition to the fact that all our homes are constructed using steel framing, all homes on-site are protected from termites in accordance with the local building regulations and the Australian Standards. However, it's the homeowners responsibility to have the 12 monthly fumigation inspections conducted at your own expense.
Savannah Lifestyle Resorts owns a 12 seater courtesy bus for its residents' use. This bus travels down to Cairns on the first Wednesday of each month, residents are given the choice to be dropped off at either of the three Shopping Centres (Smithfield, Central and Stocklands) in the morning and collected from the same venue in the afternoon.
The use of the bus for trips to the Mareeba CBD are available, however to date very few owners have had to use of this facility.
Residents can individually or as a group use the facility bus to take day trips with prior arrangement with management.
Rental Assistance is available from Centrelink and Veteran Affairs to those who are eligible which can be offset against the site fee.


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Akinada Bridge
Setouchi has been called "a thousand islands set in the sparkling inland sea," and the region, made up of seven prefectures and the Seto Inland Sea, is known for its breathtaking scenery and rich history and culture.
Here, shades of lavender, pink and orange tint the sky over Akinada Bridge in the Hiroshima prefecture. It's part of Tobishima Kaido, a 29-mile route for cyclists, pedestrians and drivers that connects various islands to the mainland. If you visit in the spring, look for beautiful cherry blossoms as you wind along the coast and pass through picturesque towns. The blooms hit their peak from late March to early April.
Cycling Shimanami
The crowds in Setouchi swell during Cycling Shimanami. This year's event is scheduled for Oct. 28, 2018. Beginners to experts are welcome to bike along Japan's Shimanami Kaido, another network of roads and bridges; this one runs for 37 miles, links six islands and offers designated paths for cyclists and pedestrians the entire way. The scenery along the route is stunning, and participants pass cultural attractions like the Japanese Buddhist Kosan-Ji temple complex.
Naruto Whirlpools
Some of the biggest, most violent whirlpools in the world are in Naruto, in Setouchi's Tokushima prefecture. Whipped up by a swift current in a strait between the Pacific and the Seto Inland Sea, the whirlpools can reach 66 feet in diameter. Board a sightseeing boat and you can get close enough to hear the waters roar, but ask about the best time to go. The power of the whirlpools changes with the tides.
Okayama Castle
Okayama Castle, also known as Crow Castle for its black-lacquered exterior, gleams in the sun on clear days. Completed in 1597, it was rebuilt after a 1945 air raid. Climb to the fifth floor for a close-up view of the castle's gilded fish-gargoyles and snap photos of the beautiful Ashai River. Before you leave, try on a royal kimono, explore artifacts and historical exhibits, or take a workshop and learn to make bizenyaki, traditional Japanese pottery.
Hiroshima Oysters
Visitors might not associate oysters with Hiroshima, but the city has cultivated them since the 16th century and accounts for most of the country's output. Take in an oyster festival if you're in Setouchi during oyster season (January and February), or visit oyster huts and restaurants that serve the meaty mollusks year-round. You can have them steamed, fried, grilled, chowdered, curried or au gratin. Tangy ponzu, a soy-based sauce made with lemon and orange juices, is a popular dipping sauce and marinade.
Miyama Temple
Look for the famous "floating" Torii gate at the Itsukushima Shrine on the island of Miyama. The gate, believed to mark the boundary between the human and spirit worlds, only appears to float when the tides are high. At low tide, you can walk out to the Torii, which stands about 54 feet tall. If you visit, plan to stay in a ryokan, a Japanese-style inn that offers futon beds, tatami floors and meals made from local and seasonal foods.
Guntû Hotel
Board a "floating hotel"—the guntu, a luxury ship—and cruise the Seto Inland Sea. Guests who book one of its 19 Japanese-style cabins can enjoy a communal bath, sushi bar, tearoom, sauna, gym and other amenities, or opt to disembark, as they cruise from island to island, for morning walks, moon-viewings and other activities, depending on the season.
Dogo-onsen Hot Springs
Enter the communal bathhouse at Dogo-onsen, in the Ehime prefecture, and immerse yourself in the 3,000-year-old springs. A watchtower with red glass windows stands atop the wooden structure, which dates back to 1894. After you've soaked and enjoyed some tea, catch a rickshaw to shop for souvenirs or dine in the surrounding neighborhood. A museum, shrine and temple are a short walk or bus ride away.
Naoshima Island Pumpkin
A large, red pumpkin on Naoshima represents how nature and art meet on this remote island, one of 3,000 in the Seto Inland Sea. (Kids and adults can go inside the pumpkin, which lights up at night.) All the structures on this art-inspired island are either built into the earth or designed to blend with the landscape. Visitors can also see artwork by Claude Monet, Walter De Maria and others in Naoshima's Chichu Art Museum, or stay in the Benesse House, which is a combination hotel and contemporary art museum. Photo by Daisuke Aochi. Red pumpkin, Yayoi Kusamu, 2006 Naoshima Miyanoura Port Square
Animal lovers, don't miss Rabbit Island, accessible by ferry from Hiroshima. Poison gas was produced on the island during World War II, but today, hundreds of wild hares scamper through the woods, and they're considered symbols of safe childbirth and the blessings of numerous children. There are no predators around to eliminate the bountiful bunnies, which may have descended from a few introduced by children in 1971. After you've Instagrammed your way through the hoppity herds, head to the beach, play tennis at the island resort or soak in the hot springs.
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'Kaala' trailer launched amid stir
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The trailer of Rajinikanth's new flick "Kaala" has come out amidst speculation that the film may not be shown in Karnataka.
From action scenes to heart-warming sequences to moments of love between the lead pair, the trailer of the film promises to tell a story with myriad emotions. And the lead actress Huma Qureshi is thrilled with the appreciation.
"I am happy with the trailer being so loved and it is being shared. It is trending at number one," Huma told IANS.
"As an actor, you feel very happy that your work is being appreciated. I am just very grateful," she added.
The trailer launched on Monday. "Kaala" tells the story of a man trying to save his land from a powerful politician — essayed by Nana Patekar.
Directed by Pa Ranjith, the film also stars Eswari Rao, Samuthirakani, Sampath Raj, Sayaji Shinde, Anjali Patil, Manikandan, Dileepan, Pankaj Tripathi, Ravi Kale, Ramesh Thilak, Arul Doss, Aravind Akash, Sakshi Agarwal, Arundhati, Suganya and Nithish.
It is slated to release on June 7. But the film might not open in Karnataka as distributors have decided not to go ahead with the film.
This comes in the wake of a number of protests by Kannada groups calling for boycott of the film in Karnataka in the wake of Rajinikanth's pro-Tamil Nadu statements on the ongoing Cauvery water distribution issue.
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Hey, Hey, Hay Bales
Now in it's seventh year, the Nebraska State Fair joins forces with the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce once again for the 2016 Hay Bale Decorating Contest.
State Fair facilities director, Jaime Parr says, "This is a fun way to get our community excited about the state fair. In the past we've had individuals, businesses, service organizations and community groups enter the contest to decorate a hay bale for display throughout the community and on the fairgrounds."
Parr said, "Its something to watch—the competitive spirit that comes out of our teams during the contest. There is a sense of friendly one-upsmanship which is why, I believe, the bales turn out so great from year to year."
Teams are strongly urged to incorporate the State Fair's 2016 theme of "Grand Champions Made In Nebraska" into their design. Applications are available online at StateFair.org and GIChamber.com. The deadline for entries back to the Grand Island Chamber is close of business, Friday, July 22nd. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, August 31st, during the fair. All contest details are available online.
Parr said, "This has become a tradition since the fair moved to Grand Island in 2010. It's all part of the community support we've received that is still unfathomable. That same support can be found from Roger Luebbe for the hay bales and Chief Carriers for distributing them around town, Parr said."
The Nebraska State Fair runs from August 26 to September 5 in Grand Island.


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After wowing the judges in this year's Britain's Got Talent, making it all the way to the final, illusionist Darcy Oake is back on screen with his very own one-hour magic special, Darcy Oake: Edge of Reality.
Hosted by Christine Bleakley, this magical extravaganza takes place at the historic Blackpool Opera House and promises to be an evening of breath-taking, logic-bending illusions in the grand old tradition of stage magic fused with Darcy's modern twist.
Also in the programme, Darcy will be taking to the streets of Blackpool to wow the locals with his talents, and the show's spectacular grand finale will feature an illusion not performed in public for over 100 years.
Some things you have never seen before.
Some things you will never see again.
And some things you will have to see to believe.
It is commissioned by Director of Entertainment and Comedy Elaine Bedell, ITV and Asif Zubairy, Commissioning Editor, Entertainment at ITV. The Executive Producer is Simon Marsh, the Producer is Andy Scott and the Creative Director is Sumi Connock, ITV Studios Entertainment.
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Truth and its Appearance
A Comment on Robert Brandom's A Spirit of Trust
Sebastian Stein
University of Heidelberg, Germany
Abstract: Robert Brandom's interpretation of G. W. F. Hegel's project in the Phenomenology of Spirit is grounded in the notion of consciousness. This approach contradicts Hegel's claims with regard to the possibility-bound character of his idealist predecessors' consciousness-based philosophies and his commitment to the fundamentality of Geist. According to Hegel, only Geist's freedom-based individuality appropriately frames the relationship between universality and particulars and thus between consciousness and world and between different instances of consciousness. Against Brandom's reading, this entails that only the concept of Geist—rather than consciousness—is able to explain successful cognition, recognition, and rational political, religious, aesthetic, and philosophical activity.
Keywords: Brandom, Robert; Hegel, Georg W. F.; phenomenology; cognition; recognition; freedom; Geist.
Robert Brandom's recent book, A Spirit of Trust,1 impressively proves that an unapologetically independent-minded engagement with G. W. F. Hegel's oftentimes mysterious prose can bear the sweet fruit of living truth.
Instead of arguing over descriptive labels or posing the question whether Hegel's own understanding of his deduction of the categorial forms of consciousness maps seamlessly onto the project of pragmatist semantics, I would like to focus on a complication in Hegel's early work that might have undue impact on Brandom's reading. More precisely, this is the question of the relationship between Bewußtsein (consciousness) and Geist (commonly translated as either "mind" or "spirit"), or between what Hegel refers to as "appearance" and "the true."2
In the Phenomenology, Hegel remains ambiguous about this relationship, which leads to unfortunate consequences with regard to the status of the work's claims, and its relationship to the argumentation as developed in his later system. However, Brandom seems to take a stance in favor of the priority of consciousness over Geist in a manner that places him at odds with some of the central claims of the Phenomenology as well as with Hegel's mature writings.
The Perspective of Consciousness
Throughout his book, Brandom grounds his narrative on the theoretical and practical undertakings of particular human beings that are understood as being subjects who possess consciousness (ST 14). Whenever Hegel refers to consciousness, is thus taken to refer to such subjects (PS 13, §26). They are using language, mutually ascribe norms, display intentions, recognize each other, take epistemic stances, make inferences, recollect historically, and so on. To Brandom, the "metaconcepts" that are deduced in the Phenomenology (ST 5) too, such as sensory certainty, perception, force and understanding, certainty, reason, art, religion, absolute knowledge, and crucially, Geist itself, are categorial forms that exclusively apply to particular subjects with consciousness and to their thoughts and actions. Geist thus remains conceptually dependent on consciousness and its subjects' particularities understood in the sense that Geist refers to the historical and social context of ontologically prioritized particular subjects. Brandom accordingly states that the objective world does not "owe anything to the thinking activity of any supersubject called 'Geist'" (ST 3).
This interpretation relies on several textual and conceptual pointers. After all, Hegel's work is called the "Phenomenology of Geist," and not "Geist as it is in and for itself," nor is it called the "Philosophy of Geist." And as Hegel seems to suggest, the Phenomenology's analysis of Geist is provided from the perspective of consciousness; it does not describe how Geist is for Geist, in the sense that the thinking subject of the Phenomenology is not Geist as such but a particular, philosophizing subject. Instead, it analyses how Geist is in itself or "for us," that is, for particular subjects who have consciousness (PS 71, §164).
Hegel's Ontological Account of Geist as Truth
A closer look at chapter VI, Geist, reveals that Hegel's analysis of consciousness and the development of its categorial forms is in the Phenomenology is in effect an analysis of Geist, inasmuch as it is Geist that appears as consciousness, self-consciousness, and reason (PS 18, §38). The particular subject referred to by "consciousness" thus stands in some kind of causal relationship to Geist as it is Geist that makes itself appear in the form of consciousness (PS 18, §38). The Phenomenology's consciousness-related metaconcepts thus trace the categorial forms of Geist's appearance. Starting with consciousness, each subsequent category is conceptually more complex—or using Hegel's term, "concrete" (PS 16, §32)—than the previous one until Geist, in and by itself, becomes the object of the work's conceptual enquiry. This categorial evolution may be intellectually witnessed by a philosophical thinker who being subsumed under the category of consciousness comes then to be aware of being a particular instance of the very Geist that the work identifies as origin of consciousness. This turns the Phenomenology into an auto-analysis of Geist: particular, philosophically thinking subjects that represent Geist's appearance comprehend Geist's appearance and simultaneously comprehend Geist as it is. To Hegel, Geist is thus not a name for the historical and social context of a specific particular consciousness in the manner that Brandom maintains (ST 29) as, for him, Geist is not consciousness to which social context and history are added. Instead, Geist is the self-examining, ontological universal that functions as the immanent cause and condition of the possibility of consciousness (PS 17, §33) along with its social and historical worlds. When Hegel deduces Geist out of the notion of consciousness in the Phenomenology, he thus leaves behind Immanuel Kant's and J. G. Fichte's—and from Hegel's view unwarranted yet presupposed—commitment to the fundamentality of consciousness and argues that consciousness always already implies and ontologically relies upon Geist.
Since Geist's overarching unity is grounding the entire project of the Phenomenology and the relationship between consciousness and its world, it is Geist that is ultimately required for an explanation of why mutual recognition occurs, why trust is ever warranted, why recognitive and ascriptive behavior are successful, and why education and self-reconciliation through art, religion, and philosophy succeed. Against Brandom's reading, it is thus the fundamentality of Geist that establishes that mutual recognition by particular subjects is not the foundation of a successful ethical and religious community, nor is singular and collective epistemic and aesthetic descriptive and ascriptive behavior ultimately responsible for the successful acquisition of knowledge. Instead, these aspects describe what Geist does in its fundamental role as an absolute subject that appears in the form of particular subjects who have consciousness (PS 11-2, §§18, 23). In what follows I address Hegel's reasons for preferring Geist over consciousness.
Geist's Universality is the Ground of Unity
Hegel argues that if one were to follow Kant and Fichte and were to commit to the fundamental status of consciousness and the alienation that this implies, between world and subject and between subjects, then all cognition, recognition, and other spiritual activity such as reconciliation through art, religion, and philosophy could at best be possible yet it would never be necessary and thus it would be not actual.
This is due to the fact that the prioritized difference between consciousness and world and between consciousnesses that is implied by the category of consciousness undermines the necessary and actual compatibility that is based on Geist's overarching identity: if everyone and everything is first and fundamentally differentiated, the identity invoked by the subsequent claim of the entities' compatibility comes, logically seen, too late. Assuming mutually excluding subjects and a world that is external to them, cognition and recognition can potentially happen yet not necessarily; they are forever postulated but never actual. The assumed differences between subject and world and between subject and subject can be bridged via a subsequent qualification of the differences in terms of an identity-claim. But since the difference is prioritized, the later added identity only entails contingent possibility rather than necessary actuality (PS 160, §404).
Hegel accordingly argues that the fundamental commitment to the difference-implying finitude of consciousness and its world undermines the notion of the necessity and actuality of what it is supposed to describe: successful cognition, recognition and rational political, religious and philosophical activity. For example, to Hegel, both Kant's contractualist and Fichte's recognition-based approaches to political normativity rely conceptually on the consensual actions of particular subjects who have consciousness: rational norms are what finite subjects contractually agree on or what is entailed by subjects' practices of recognition. This, however, renders the norms contingent for the notions that they are based on imply contingency: a contract entered into by particular parties could also not be entered into, or once it were entered into, it might be dissolved at any time. Similarly, the notion of mutual recognition among finite subjects implies that recognition might as well not take place or that ongoing recognition can be suspended at any time. The rational parties can and should enter contractual agreements and can and should recognize each other but this means that they do not necessarily and thus actually do so. To Hegel, relying on contract and recognition in Kant's, Fichte's, and Brandom's manner—just as relying on history— thus entails the contingency of whatever is supposed to be grounded by it and fails to establish its actuality and normativity-bestowing, rational necessity.
To avoid this perceived shortcoming, Hegel grounds his arguments on the unified, "perfect freedom" and thus the self-referentiality of Geist (PS 76, §177): Geist's actuality-enabling, free self-unity can explain successful cognition and recognition as it is able to conceptualize the identity-based, epistemic compatibility of consciousness and world and of the differing consciousnesses: consciousness and world as well as consciousness and consciousness are always already identified aspects of Geist's overarching universality-based unity, which means that they are unified from the very logical beginning (PS 13, §25). As common origin of all particulars, Geist's universality thus ensures the compatibility of the particular elements of its appearance: Geist's particular subjects must cognize the world because the world and consciousness are both aspects of Geist, the particular subjects of consciousness must recognize each other because they are all Geist. Similarly, rational political, religious and philosophical activity must take place because the universally valid political, religious and scientific contents, institutions and norms of Geist are necessarily identical with the structure of the consciousness of the particular subject. Throughout, the difference between subject and world and between recognizing subjects remains part of Geist's unity (PS 76, §177), yet since the difference does not undermine Geist's overarching universal unity, it does not undermine the necessity and actuality of cognition, recognition and the other rational practices described in chapter VI of the book.
Geist and the Freedom of Finite Subjects
The notion of Geist's overarching, universality-based unity might remind one of Spinozism and trigger the worry that it undermines the particular subjects' freedom and relative independence. After all, if humans are the appearance of Geist, and are therefore dependent on it, Geist's freedom appears to exist at the expense of humans' freedom. Hegel insists in the introduction to the Phenomenology (PS 12, §21) and also in his later works: in contrast to the necessity of Spinoza's substance, Geist's freedom is grounded in the concept (PS 234, §585) and thus in the unity of the concept's three constitutive moments that Hegel labels "universality," "particularity," and "singularity" (from here "individuality") (PS 105, §255).
Unlike substance, the concept-based Geist does not prioritize universality's self-identity over particularity's difference at the expense of the latter. Instead, Geist speculatively unites universality and particularity: they appertain simultaneously to Geist's individuality so that Geist is universal and particular at once. As individuality, Geist is one (universal) in being many (particulars) and it is many (particulars) in being one (universal) (PS 174, §438). The manifold of Geist's particular self-conscious subjects is thus explicable with reference to Geist's universality. These subjects are Geist. And at the same time, the particular subjects are free and self-determining due to their irreducible particularity: Geist is them. Hegel frames this in terms of "we" (Geist's particulars) and "I" (Geist's universality):
With this, we…have before us the concept of spirit. What still lies ahead for consciousness is the experience of what spirit is, this absolute substance which, in the perfect freedom and independence of its opposition, viz. of diverse self-consciousnesses that are for themselves, is the unity of these self- consciousnesses: I that is We, and We that is I. [PS 76, §177]
Drawing on the concept, the notion of Geist is designed to preserve the particularity of the finite subjects in the face of its own universality and its own universality in the face of their particularity. This entails that Geist's particular subjects are as free as is universal Geist, and universal Geist is as concrete as are particular subjects. Unlike in Spinoza's substance or in the Phenomenology's introduction's night of black cows (PS 10, §16), the particular subjects and their self-determination are preserved within Geist's individuality.
Seen from this individuality-centered perspective, explaining Geist with reference to the prioritized particularity of consciousness-possessing subjects in Brandom's manner will seem reductionist: while Hegel's category of individual Geist explains the universal with reference to particulars and at the same time explains the particular with reference to the universal, Brandom's reading seems to allow only for the former, thus undermining the status of universality and its function as origin that grounds necessity and unity of the particulars and is thereby contradicting the actuality of Hegel's notions of Geist-grounded knowledge, ethics, religion, art, and philosophy. Nevertheless, despite lacking the absolute status that Brandom seems to confer upon them, Brandom's profound conceptual insights into the workings of consciousness are not wrong by Hegel's own standards and Hegel carried many of them over into his mature writings. Brandom thus brought new life to Hegel's analysis of consciousness as it is provided in the Phenomenology and he effectively communicates several categorial insights that Hegel thought of as being the final philosophical word on the matter. Overall, one is hard pressed to find another philosophical book that can rival A Spirit of Trust in its capacity to reanimate and advance so much lost philosophical truth in a manner that ideally is suited to and desperately needed by contemporary thought.
1	Robert B. Brandom, A Spirit of Trust: A Reading of Hegel's Phenomenology, Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2019. [Henceforth cited as ST]
2	G. W. F. Hegel, The Phenomenology of Spirit, transl. Michael Inwood, New York, NY: Oxford University Press 2018, pp. 18, §38; 11, §18). [Henceforth cited as PS]