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‘Tool for censorship’: Newly effective regulation could curb free speech in Indonesia – Jakarta Post

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A regulation that grants the government sweeping authority to censor content deemed inappropriate on digital platforms starting on Monday has raised concerns that it might further restrict freedom of speech and informationin the digital space.

The ministerial regulation, signed by Communication and Information Minister Johnny G. Plate in November, allows the ministry to remove prohibited content on digital platforms owned by the public, individual and private companies, known as digital service providers (PSEs).

The provision is applicable to a wide range of registered domestic and foreign private digital platforms, including social media, search engines, fintech and data processing, whose services are accessible in Indonesia.

This power came into effect on Monday, when the six-month deadline for all private PSEs to register with the ministry expire...

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JIM SPENCE: Abertay University vagina row is no joke the free speech Stasi are threatening to silence us all – The Courier

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The mere mention of the word Vagina would have had my late mother hurdle over the coffee table like Sally Gunnell to reach for the television off switch.

The Spence household of my boyhood was a somewhat prim institution, unlike Abertay University.

There such language is freely expressed but the openness currently finds them embroiled in a dispute whereby a mature law student faces investigation for saying women have vaginas.

Given my sheltered upbringing, I admit to being initially torn between a Dick Emery Ooh you are awful response, and a sense of dj vu at this ludicrously terrifying tale.

Schoolboy humour and badinage is seldom far from the mind of many blokes, and I am sadly one of them, despite valiant attempts to pose as modern man.

However, when the sensible hat goes on and serious reflection begins, the madness of what is happening in this case quickly drives any vestige of humour from the mind.

Lisa Keogh a 29 year old law student and mother of two, who has previously worked in the real world as a mechanic has been accused of transphobia during online student lectures.

Her remarks, unremarkable to many I suspect, but not the younger classmates who complained, included her view that women were born with female genitals and that the difference in physical strength of men versus women is a fact.

Abertay insist that freedom of speech within the law is permitted and encouraged, yet Keogh faces a formal investigation into her conduct with allegations that her comments are offensive and discriminatory.

Their misconduct policy includes discriminating against gender reassignment, with expulsion the highest sanction for breach.

Joanna Cherry MP and QC has called the action farcical, and asked Abertay how it is protecting students rights to freedom of speech under the European Convention on Human Rights.

Of course, Cherry herself has been assailed by the trans lobby in unedifying and vicious attacks.

There is a uniquely chilling aspect of this case given that it involves law students.

Taken to its logical limits, could the eventual effect of being unable to express a view on gender potentially stop lawyers from even presenting a defence, for fear of falling foul of the law?

Could even writing about the subject and reporting on it be regarded as offensive?

Stasi-like antics in suppressing free speech shouldnt be left to an MP or a young mother to call out.

Universities are places where minds must be open to embracing different opinions, able to argue with analytical and forensic skill, and to dissect opposing points of view with rigour and fact..

If we dont step up to the plate on the issue of freedom of speech, our work lives, careers, and reputations are all at risk of being damaged or destroyed by the dogmatic, the vexatious, and the downright illiberal.

I recently quit my voluntary and unpaid role as Rector of University of Dundee a year early. Covid had played havoc with my earnings as a freelance journalist and I needed to devote my increasingly limited spare time to earning my living.

However, during my period in the post, I sensed the potential for the sort of turmoil in which Abertay is now ensnared.

Students at universities vote for a rector with a public profile who has access to the media and can communicate their issues, but some can get upset when that individual voices opinions that they dislike or disagree with.

I jalouse that some staff in academic institutions are currently operating in silent panic mode, while the unchecked Stalinist mentality of a small, but disproportionately loud sect of the professionally aggrieved and opinionated, hunt for perceived transgressions and offence.

Those who are triggered by opinions they dislike or arguments disputing their constricted world view, and upset at the challenges presented by open debate, are a harbinger of dangerous times ahead.

Its time to put the adults back in charge.

When grown-ups vacate the room and let unripened minds run riot, the dangers to reputations and careers are starkly exposed.

Allegations of hurt and hate are hurled in a scattergun approach by those lacking the sense or concern to see the dangers

Freedom of speech can of course be upsetting and not just to those with a delicate constitution.

However, there is a difference between statements that simply jar and anger and those that are injurious to reputation.

Between the Wild West of social media and now the university debating chamber, allegations of hurt and hate are hurled in a scattergun approach by those lacking the sense or concern to see the dangers posed to the individuals they indict with such callous and casual contempt.

The furious desire of intolerant minds to suppress and silence those they disagree with is a nakedly aggressive form of censorship.

Those in management or teaching positions who acquiesce with or think that they can tame this monster will find its appetite is insatiable, and they too will be devoured in time.

Those folk incapable of accepting robust debate and exchange of alternative views, regard each inch of latitude yielded to them as a permit to destroy those whose views their restrictive minds cant tolerate.

The silent majority now face a very blunt choice.

We can march onwards to assured destruction of any remaining free thought and expression, or we can reject the beat of those banging their increasingly dictatorial drums.

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Study looks at how the human microbiome varies with location – AroundtheO

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Home is where the microbes are.

Thats one takeaway from newly published research by an interdisciplinary University of Oregon team that found a shared home environment to be the strongest predictor of human microbiome similarity, or the commonalities between the communities of microbes that live within us.

Our results demonstrate that the early life home environment can significantly alter the gut microbiome in childhood, said lead author Hannah Tavalire, a research associate at the UOs Prevention Science Institute.

The paper, Shared Environment and Genetics Shape the Gut Microbiome after Infant Adoption, appeared in the journal mBio. In addition to Tavalire, contributors included College of Education professor Leslie Leve, biology professors Brendan Bohannan and Bill Cresko, anthropology professor Nelson Ting and anthropology doctoral student Diana Christie.

Human beings have this whole rich diversity of microbial life associated with them that contributes to our health in all kinds of ways, and one of the mysteries is why they differ so much from person to person, said Bohannan, the James F. and Shirley K. Rippey Chair in Liberal Arts and Sciences. This study was an attempt to ask what the relative importance is of the environment that humans live in versus the genetics we have in determining the microbes that are associated with our bodies.

The project began five years ago with a simple question posed by Leve, How do childrens microbiomes differ when two siblings are raised in different households from birth?

In order to answer that question and examine the environmental and genetic factors shaping the gut microbiome, the team took advantage of an experimental design pioneered by Leve and her colleagues that included a cohort of adopted children and their siblings. They compared the gut microbiomes of children adopted in infancy with their genetically unrelated siblings in the same household, as well as with genetically related siblings raised in other households.

When people think about things like our physical health and our gut microbiota, we often assume that much of these health factors are more or less fixed and that there's really nothing a person can do about it, said Leve, associate director of the Prevention Science Institute. The sibling-adoption study design allowed us to tease apart or isolate the effects of the post-natal environment.

Prior to starting the project, researchers found surprisingly few examples of adoption studies examining the human microbiome. Using well-established means of measuring microbiome makeup, the team examined stool and saliva samples from 74 children across 26 adopted homes and 13 birth homes to determine both the diversity of microbes and the abundance of certain kinds of microbes.

In general, the type of bacteria was connected more closely to shared environment, and the abundances of different bacteria were tied more to genetics.

We found that environment determines what individual types of bacteria a child has in their gut, but then their genetics shape how abundant these (types of bacteria) are within their own individual bodies, Tavalire said. This is an exciting finding and actually what we would have predicted, based on the way that these ecological principles function.

As Tavalire explained it, if you live in a particular house, you will pick up microbes in your environment, but perhaps your digestive tract is not amenable to particular microbes, so they might not flourish in the gut environment. In contrast, other bacteria might do very well once they enter a certain childs gut and multiply to high abundance.

So, aspects of your genetic background could also be determining what happens as your unique physiology shapes how abundant things that get into your gut become once they're in there, Tavalire said.

Understanding the driving factors of microbiome variability is particularly important, Bohannan said, because the product of that variation is all of the functions that these microbes do for us in our ability to digest food or repel diseases.

We're constantly picking up microbes from each other and from our environment. We usually think about this as a bad thing, such as with diseases, but we're also picking up good microbes as well, Bohannan said.

The study was not designed to identify the specific environmental factors contributing to microbiome composition, so more research is needed to understand the drivers of that process.

That knowledge, combined with continued research into the effects of specific microbes, could lead to a clearer picture of how a disease develops or can be prevented based on our microbial makeup, and may eventually lead to more effective intervention strategies for overall health starting early in life.

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Scientists uncover clue that may lead to treatment for hereditary deafness in puppies – Study Finds

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HELSINKI, Finland Its no secret dogs have a much stronger sense of hearing than their human companions. That makes it all the more distressing when a puppy starts to lose their hearing right after birth. Now, researchers from the University of Helsinki have discovered a gene defect responsible for early-onset hereditary canine hearing loss in Rottweilers. Study authors believe the breakthrough may lead to a greater understanding of deafness in all pups and even humans too.

The team focused on a specific and rare variety of hearing loss in the Rottweiler breed. Usually, hearing loss starts early in puppyhood before worsening into total deafness by the time the dog is a few months-old. Notably, some other dog breeds experience similar hearing loss issues and most of those breeds share a Rottweiler ancestry.

We identified the variant in theLOXHD1gene, which plays a key role in the function of the cilia of the cochlear sensory cells. While the exact mechanism of deafness is not known, variants of the same gene cause hereditary hearing loss in humans and mice as well, says Marjo Hytnen from the University of Helsinki and the Folkhlsan Research Center in a university release.

The study reveals the LOXHD1 gene defect that causes hearing loss is a recessive hereditary trait. That means that in order for a dog to develop hearing loss it must carry two copies of the defective gene, one from each parent.

Through our collaboration partner, we had the chance to investigate the prevalence and breed specificity of the gene variant in a unique global dataset of some 800,000 dogs. No surveys of similar scope have previously been published, adds Professor Hannes Lohifrom the University of Helsinki and the Folkhlsan Research Center.

This enhances the significance of our finding. Thanks to our gene discovery, dogs used for breeding can now be tested for the defect. This makes it possible to avoid combinations that could result in puppies who will lose their hearing, Prof. Lohi notes.

Sure enough, many examined dogs that had inherited the gene defect indeed developed deafness. These findings may seem narrow at first consideration, but researchers say the work their doing today with dogs may help address human hearing loss in the future.

We have observed that both previously unknown hereditary congenital hearing loss and adult-onset hearing loss occur in several dog breeds. In addition to dogs, the preliminary findings open new avenues for investigating human hereditary hearing defects, Hytnen concludes.

The study appears in the journal Human Genetics.

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Gaucher Disease Drugs Market by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast To 2026 Genzyme Corporation, Pfizer, Inc., Shire Human…

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Researchers intend to discover microbiome’s role in personalized nutrition – Nebraska Today

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Personalized nutrition has emerged in recent years as a key potential solution to a variety of diseases that originate in the gut, and Nebraska scientists are mining microbiome data to determine how individuals digestive systems might respond to different nutritionalapproaches.

Ultimately, these findings could help scientists and doctors recommend specific types of foods say, yogurts to individuals to nurture beneficial bacteria in their guts and stave off diseases such as diabetes andobesity.

Yanbin Yin, associate professor of food science at the University of NebraskaLincoln, has received a four-year, $1.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his research. Yins lab develops computational models and informatics tools to identify carbohydrate-active enzymes CAZymes in the gut microbiome that can build, modify and break down various complex carbohydrates. These CAZymes are made by our gut bacteria to fully digest fibers in our diets. Bacterial digestion of these fibers produces metabolites, such as short-chain fatty acids, that have a significant influence on their human hosts health, Yinsaid.

However, every human individual has different microbiome compositions and thus may respond to the same dietary fibers differently, Yin said. We aim to develop machine learning tools to help predict which human individuals may respond to which dietary fibers by analyzing their gut microbiome DNAsequences.

Yin and his co-investigator, Yuzhen Zhou, assistant professor of statistics at Nebraska, will develop new computer software that can automate the data mining of these sequencing data for CAZymes and their gene clusters. Finding these gene clusters will contribute to addressing two fundamental personalized nutritionquestions:

Creating new bioinformatics tools for predicting carbohydrate use will contribute to the arising microbiome-based personalized nutrition practice and aid in the development of therapeutic options to prevent and treat human metabolicdisorders.

The software Yin is creating can analyze and classify CAZymes at a more detailed level than ever before. It looks for key features within genetic code to distinguish among different CAZyme groups and predict how the enzymesfunction.

The computer algorithms learn and improve as data is added. Yin started his research with a CAZyme database, CAZy, compiled from the scientific literature and maintained by other researchers. Hes been using the database to train his CAZyme discovery software and has packaged the software into a free, user-friendly website, dbCAN, for CAZymeresearchers.

Yin has more than 10 years of experience in developing CAZyme bioinformatics tools and maintains the well-recognized CAZyme annotation database and web server. His CAZyme bioinformatics research has been funded by an NSF CAREER award.

Yins work is affiliated with the Nebraska Food for Health Center, launched in September 2016, which brings together faculty researchers from the University of NebraskaLincoln, the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska at Omaha to tie gastrointestinal and biomedical research to agriculture, plant and animal breeding, andgenetics.

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Modern theories of human evolution foreshadowed by Darwin’s Descent of Man – Science Magazine

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Charles Darwins The Descent of Man, published on 24 February 1871, laid the grounds for scientific studies into human origins and evolution. We look at the advances in our understanding of these processes through the lenses of modern speciation theory. Applying this theory to specific cases requires one to identify and understand the nature of (i) the ancestor and various preexisting adaptations and traits that it possessed that allowed or simplified the speciation process, (ii) evolutionary forces responsible for major differences between the emergent species and its close relatives, and (iii) the most salient adaptations characteristic of the new species and its evolutionary history (such as genetic, morphological, behavioral, spatial, and temporal).

Modern research shows that we share many developmental, physiological, morphological, cognitive, and psychological characteristics as well as about 96% of our DNA with the anthropoid apes. We now know that since our last common ancestor with the other apes 6 million to 8 million years ago, human evolution followed the path common for other species with diversification into closely related species and some subsequent hybridization between them. Since Darwin, a long series of unbridgeable gaps have been proposed between humans and other animals. They focused on tool-making, cultural learning and imitation, empathy, prosociality and cooperation, planning and foresight, episodic memory, metacognition, and theory of mind. However, new insights from neurobiology, genetics, primatology, and behavioral biology only reinforce Darwins view that most differences between humans and higher animals are of degree and not of kind. What makes us different is that our ancestors evolved greatly enhanced abilities for (and reliance on) cooperation, social learning, and cumulative culturetraits emphasized already by Darwin. Cooperation allowed for environmental risk buffering, cost reduction, and the access to new resources and benefits through the economy of scale. Learning and cumulative culture allowed for the accumulation and rapid spread of beneficial innovations between individuals and groups. The enhanced abilities to learn from and cooperate with others became a universal tool, removing the need to evolve specific biological organs for specific environmental challenges. These human traits likely evolved as a response to increasing high-frequency climate changes on the millennial and submillennial scales during the Pleistocene. Once the abilities for cumulative culture and extended cooperation were in place, a suite of subsequent evolutionary changes became possible and likely unavoidable. In particular, human social systems evolved to support mothers through the recruitment of males and nonreproductive females. The most distinctive feature of our species, language, appeared arguably driven by selection for simplifying cooperation. Reliance on social learning and conformity led to the emergence of new factors constraining and driving human behavior, such as morality, social norms, and social institutions. These forces often act against the immediate biological or material interests of individuals, promoting instead the interests of the society as a whole or of its powerful segments. Continuous engagement in cooperation has led to the evolution of strong coalitionary psychology, which can bring us together whenever we perceive that our identity group faces outside threats. Coalitionary psychology also has an undesirable byproduct: often negative or even hostile reaction to others who differ from us in their looks, behaviors, beliefs, caste, or class.

Our society faces challenges, including climate change; various types of inequality; economic crises; political, cultural, and religious conflicts; and pandemics. Similar challenges have repeatedly arisen and were dealt with in the past with varying success. What makes the current situation different is not only the scale of societal threats but also that modern science can provide guidance on how to respond to them. Adequately answering these challenges requires understanding humans social behavior and the roles of cooperation, social learning, and culture for human decision-making. Evolutionary perspective is already helping to synthesize the contributions of social sciences, including anthropology, psychology, economics, political science, and history. The impact of Descent on the social sciences and on the development and implementation of different policies by practitioners and policymakers to improve our society will only grow.

(Left) Organic evolution and (right) cultural evolution, as depicted in Alfred L. Kroebers 1923 textbook Anthropology: Cultural Patterns and Processes. Biological inheritance is rigid from parents to offspring in eukaryotes, and species mostly do not exchange genes. Culture is potentially acquired from anyone in a persons social network, and ideas spread rather readily from culture to culture.

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Gaucher Disease Treatment Market Study Report | Market Analysis, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Threats : Acetelion Pharmaceutical (J&J Ltd.)…

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1) Constant Growth, Expanding Margins

Some companies have excellent growth records from 2014 to 2020. Some of these companies have shown tremendous growth in sales and revenue, while net income in the same period has doubled as performance and gross profit margins increase.

The Gaucher Disease Treatment report further performs functional analysis, which contains detailed information on the companys manufacturing base, production volume, size, value chain, and product specifications.

2) Devised Growth Plans & Rising Competition?

Gaucher Disease Treatment market participants have established a strategy to provide a large number of new product launches within several markets around the world. To confirm the comprehensive practice, some player profiles worth reviewing are Acetelion Pharmaceutical (J&J Ltd.), Shire Human Genetics Therapies, Inc., Erad Therapeutic Inc., and JCR Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd.

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Although the market segmentation has made considerable gains and may not be so encouraging in recent years, the situation may be better if manufacturers can take plan-driven initiatives earlier. It is different from the past, but it is estimated that the investment cycle in the United States will continue to evolve, and these companies will have many growth opportunities by 2021. This seems to be good news for today, but we can expect greater returns beyond leading players in the industry.

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Gaucher Disease Treatment Market Size and Forecast by Disease type, 2018 2025

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10 Private Islands That You Can Rent on Airbnb – Yahoo Lifestyle

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When it comes to the lakeside getaway, theres something for everyone: you can embody the pinnacle of laziness (lounge on the dock, take a leisurely dip, or simply sit in an inner tube and float around for hours) or you can get active (water skiing, hiking, and paddling around in kayaks or canoes). In other words, lake days are ideal for all sorts of outdoor enjoyment and with so many scattered across the country, that fun is never too far away. Plus, a rented cabin thats accessible by car (that boasts enhanced cleaning and disinfecting procedures) can be a safe way to enjoy some r n r with your pod especially with more and more people getting vaccinated every day. Ahead, we rounded up more than a few of Airbnbs best and most unique lake houses around the US from New Yorks most verdant retreats to a peaceful cabin on the shores of the Caddo Lake wetlands in Texas thats just right for intimate escapes. Ahead, book your next retreat to one of these waterfront beauties. (Be warned everyone has cabin fever after a year spent in quarantine, and properties are getting up booked up faster than you can say jetski.)At Refinery29, were here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.Keuka Lake, New YorkLocation: Hammondsport, New YorkSleeps: 4Price Per Night: $280This private lake-front cottage has convenient drive-up parking and is in walking distance to the charming village of Hammondsport. The spacious one-of-a-kind permanent dock provides picturesque views of the sunrise, Keuka Lake, and surrounding foliage. Three kayaks, a water slide, fire-pit, & WiFi are on site. The interior of the cottage was completed renovated during the winter of 2020.Book The Cottage On Keuka LakeClear Lake, CALocation: Lower Lake, CASleeps: 8Price Per Night: $236This lakefront cabin with updated decor is fully stocked with all amenities including a washer and dryer. If you are looking for romance, relaxing time with family, or a fishing location, this cabin is the perfect place! Large deck space provides plenty of room to enjoy the panoramic picturesque views while enjoying your dinner outside if you wish. You can enjoy all that Clear Lake offers including world-class fishing, water sports, or take a tour of local wineries without the crowds of Napa.Book Beautiful Lakefront Cabin on Clear LakeSmith Mountain Lake, VirginiaLocation: Moneta, VirginiaSleeps: 4Price Per Night: $275"Beautiful townhouse right on the water at SML! Two master suites with full baths upstairs and basement with a fold-out and two twin beds. Beautiful views of the lake on all three levels, decks off the living room, and MBR. The basement door walks out to a nice grassy hill that leads down to the dock.Book SML Waterfront TownhouseLake George, New YorkLocation: Lake Luzerne, New YorkSleeps: 6Price Per Night: $189Two-bedroom cottage situated on lakefront property on Lake Vanare, 5 minutes from Lake George. Features a king-sized bed in bedroom 1, a double-sized bed and twin-sized bed in bedroom 2, a fully-equipped kitchen, living room, bathroom, and front porch. All amenities of the property are for guests to enjoy free of charge. ACCESS TO BOATS, BEACH, AND MORE!Book Two Bedroom Lakeview CottageBaxter State Park, MaineLocation: Millinocket, MaineSleeps: 4Price Per Night: $175Kiss all your cares goodbye, rest and relax, or seek out the many adventures here in the great north woods. Even during this crisis, I invite you to come to Bears Den where I am doing everything in my power to clean and disinfect my camp thoroughly between each guest. We are on a peninsula overlooking Deep Cove and Ambajejus Lake. Just 11 miles from Baxter State Park, 40 min to Katahdin woods and waters. Bears Den is a cozy cabin nestled in the woods on 1.5 acres. It can sleep two or three adults, or two adults and two children. The camp is situated on a peninsula overlooking Deep Cove, and you have a beach on the other side of the road on Ambajejus Lake with a view of Mt. Katahdin. Sunrise on the cove side, and sunset on the beach side!! The views from the picture windows are stunning.Book Bears Den Lake HouseFahi Pond, MaineLocation: Embden, MaineSleeps: 6Price Per Night: $120A four-season homemade mostly from reclaimed materials offers a rustic feel, yet provides modern conveniences. On our private wooded lot with 367 feet of water frontage on serene Fahi Pond, you can come to get away from it all, sit back and relax, reduce stress & find your zen. Or, if its outdoor adventure you prefer, start with touring the pond on our kayaks, while listening for the loons and watching for a deer out for a stroll.Book Fahi Pond RetreatLake Champlain, VermontLocation: Milton, VermontSleeps: 6Price Per Night: $449Come stay at my home on Lake Champlain located in Milton, VT. The house is located on a quiet road with friendly neighbors, it has 2 bedrooms with 1.5 bathrooms and a daybed and sleeper sofa on the first floor. Its an all-season home with AC on the first and second floors as well as heating for the winter months. I have a private beach with a dock and kayaks for rental. It's the perfect escape for families or a romantic getaway- 25 minutes away from Burlington, hiking, breweries!Book Vermont Lakehouse On ChamplainLake Champlain, New YorkLocation: Plattsburgh, New YorkSleeps: 8Price Per Night: $214With private beach access, beautiful views, and a comfortable home to stay in, this property serves as the perfect getaway for friends and family to relax and enjoy the wonderful amenities that Lake Champlain has to offer. The backyard provides enough space for plenty of activities such as sunbathing, picnics, playing games, swimming, fishing, or having a bonfire.Book Cozy Log Cabin On ChamplainCrater Lake, OregonLocation: Chiloquin, OregonSleeps: 6Price Per Night: $399Cozy lakefront home nestled on Agency Lake, 30 minutes from Crater Lake. Up to six [guests], kids and pets free, and no fees. Fully stocked kitchen and soft linens and fluffy towels. Guests say, Stunning lake and wilderness views and cozy stay.Book Lakefront HavenMoosehead Lake, MaineLocation: Greenville, MaineSleeps: 6Price Per Night: $344This gorgeous home has all kinds of modern amenities and conveniences while maintaining the charming and cozy character of a rustic cabin. Inside, you can channel surf on the cable TV, cook a meal in the fully-equipped kitchen, or bust out the board games for a night of family fun. The massive wraparound deck offers stunning views of Lower Wilson Pond and the mountains beyond, which you can enjoy as you sunbathe or barbecue your dinner on the grill. When the sun sets, gather around the outdoor firepit for smores and stargazing.Book Peaceful Lakefront CabinCaddo Lake, TexasLocation: Karnack, TexasSleeps: 4Price Per Night: $170The cabin was built in the early 1900s. It was indeed charming; however, some updates were needed. We have completely updated the electricity and overhauled every room in the house with new furniture, mattresses, and decor. If you love the cozy feel of a modern farmhouse with shiplap and neutral colors, then you will enjoy our place as much as we do. We still have some work to do, but for now, we would like to invite guests to enjoy our cabin as much as we do.Book Caddo Lake First Cast CabinFlathead Lake, MontanaLocation: Lakeside, MontanaSleeps: 2Price Per Night: $349Enjoy incredible Flathead Lake and mountain views, including Glacier National Park from the suite. The suite accommodates 2 guests only and sits 20 feet from the private beach. The West Entrance of Glacier National Park is one hour away.Book Flathead Lakefront Suite For TwoCayuga Lake, New YorkLocation: Ovid, New YorkSleeps: 4Price Per Night: $180The cottage is on the edge of hosts woodlot, is well shaded, and stays relatively cool throughout the day. There are two ceiling fans and two 20-inch box fans for air circulation. On hot summer nights there is a cool land breeze that flows from the woods out over the water. Two electric space heaters and extra comforters & blankets are also provided for the cooler nights.Book Cayuga Lake Elm Beach CottageLake Winnebago, WisconsinLocation: Menasha, WisconsinSleeps: 6Price Per Night: $450Enjoy amazing sunsets, gorgeous water views, fast WiFi, bonfires, and many other amenities at this beautiful, modern lakehouse.The location is great! Quiet and residential neighborhood only 10 away from downtown Appleton, Neenah, and Menasha.Book Sunset Beach on Little Lake Butte Des MortesRainy Lake, MinnesotaLocation: International Falls, MinnesotaSleeps: 9Price Per Night: $500Close to great resort restaurants, fishing holes, and downtown International Falls. Home also has a private harbor for your boat!Book Rainy Lake RetreatCaddo Lake, TexasLocation: Karnack, TexasSleeps: 6Price Per Night: $148The lake house is clean and quaint and perfect for a couple; small family or two couples. [It] features all the amenities for a weekend or week-long stay. Longer stays are available for the longer-term needs of our guests.Water access is directly behind the house on our pier. We also have two paddle boards and two kayaks that may be used by guests at no additional charge.Book Caddo LakehousePocono Mountain, PennsylvaniaLocation: Greentown, PennsylvaniaSleeps: 6Price Per Night: $205There is a fireplace, a fire pit, three decks, and plenty of outdoor space. The whole cottage has been updated and the cedar wood floors just refinished. A very unique floor to say the least, please see the pictures!! There is a gas grill and picnic table on the back porch. The two front porches have seating areas. Transient boat slips are available right across the street at Light House Marina as well as rentals for every kind of water sport. There is a public beach a short drive north on Rt 507. Not in a community with a bunch of ridiculous rules!!! Book Pocono Mountain Escape Authentic Lakeside CottageIntimate Lakeside Maine CottageLocation: Lincolnville, MaineSleeps: 6Price Per Night: $375Check availability hereSpend a week, spend 2 weeks, spend the month in a little piece of heaven on earth at The McLellan Cottage on Nortons Pond, connected to Megunticook Lake in Lincolnville Maine, 10 minutes from the idyllic and charmed Camden, Maine.Emerald Lake, New YorkLocation: Whitehall, New YorkSleeps: 8Price Per Night: $275Beautiful two-bedroom and loft bedroom, one-and-a-half baths, and large open basement. A-frame style home on a small, quiet lake in upstate New York in the town of Hampton/Whitehall (not on Lake George), 5 miles from the Vermont border, 33 miles from Lake George village, with a screened-in porch and a large deck. Grill provided.Book Lakefront A-Frame style HomeLake Oscawana, New YorkLocation: Putnam Valley, New YorkSleeps: 4Price Per Night: $350Beautiful, secluded cottage on pristine Lake Oscawana with breathtaking views throughout. Escape the city and enjoy the fresh country air! Extra-large great room, cathedral ceilings, loft bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom, fireplace, and a wall of double-height windows with spectacular lake views. Central AC and heat. Hardwood floors, private large deck, and BBQ. Private dock (shared w with owner) nestled in a cove where you can swim, fish, or paddleboard. Only one hour from NYC. Hiking trails nearby.Book Lakefront CottageWaterfront Door County Lake HouseLocation: Egg Harbor, WisconsinSleeps: 8 Price Per Night: $360Check availability hereBeautiful Door County lake house in Egg Harbor with breathtaking sunset views, private beach and boat launch, close to excellent restaurants and dining, shopping, and family-friendly activities. Great year-round getaway for couples and families alike!!!Bellevue, WashingtonLocation: Medina, WashingtonSleeps: 2Price Per Night: $276Your serene waterfront sanctuary is practically within walking distance of downtown Bellevue and within 10 miles of both Redmond and Seattle. Youre also less than a mile from the nearest bus stop as well as Meydenbauer Bay Park, where you can rent canoes, paddleboards, and kayaks. View the glimmering Bellevue skyline reflecting off the water at night, and then soak in the beautiful sunrise all from your luxurious queen-sized bed.Book Waterfront Log Cabin for TwoNewly Built Lake Adirondack Rustic ChaletLocation: Indian Lake, New YorkSleeps: 8Price Per Night: $390Check availability hereRelax in a private brand new construction rustic lake house finished in 2018. Enjoy kayaking, tubing, fishing, or swimming in Adirondack Lake, few minute walk to town for dinner, drinks, entertainment. It is 20 minutes from Gore Mountain, many hiking trails, 15 minutes from the Adirondack Museum.Lindon Marina, UtahLocation: Vineyard, UtahSleeps: 4Price Per Night: $71Tiny home lodging on the lake at Lindon Marina with spectacular views of lake and mountains. Renters of this new unit can access our entire marina and there are available rentals: canoes, rowboats, kayaks, small sailboats; lake shore walking and biking trails, picnic tables and sand beaches.Just minutes from downtown Orem/Provo and surrounding communities.Book Cabin Tiny Home On The LakeGarrison Lake, New YorkLocation: Garrison, New YorkSleeps: 4Price Per Night: $566Tranquility and relaxation await at this beautiful lakefront home located just an hour from NYC. This is the perfect escape for those who want to feel like they are a world away, but may not want to drive for hours to get there.Book Gorgeous Garrison Lake House Near NYCMountain Lake House GetawayLocation: Jefferson City, TennesseeSleep: 16+Price Per Night: $445Check availability hereThe house is situated on a quiet wooded lot that can view the slopes of the Great Smoky Mountains while overlooking Cherokee Lake. It has so many spaces across three stories, with many large common rooms and porches, and is perfect for groups.Ivy Lane Lake House Location: Crosslake, MinnesotaSleeps: 16+Price Per Night: $446Check availability hereIvy Lane is a place for friends and family to gather and make memories while enjoying the many amenities the area has to offer. Ivy Lane is situated on the Whitefish chain which is part of a 14 chain of lakes in the Brainerd Lakes area. The Whitefish chain is known for boating, water sports, fishing, and its many scenic views. There are many restaurants as well as nearby golfing, shopping, ATV, snowmobiling, and bike trails. There are endless activities to be enjoyed year-round.The Catskills, New YorkLocation: Grahamsville, New YorkSleeps: 4Price Per Night: $174The perfect spot to experience the country! The perfect launching point for area skiing, hiking, and climbing! The private 1,500-square-foot home with a 672-square-foot deck overlooking 30+ acres with a lake and awesome country setting. House has a private entrance. A very romantic spot that is perfectly located in the Catskill Mountains for awesome day trips and having cookouts. Full kitchen and dining room perfect for every occasion!Book Romantic Private HomeSchooner Lake, AlaskaLocation: Glennallen, AlaskaSleeps: 4Price Per Night: $150Constructed in the fall of 2014, this lakefront property rental is located in the small community of Nelchina on Schooner Lake (approximately 45 miles from Glennallen). Offering spectacular views of the Chugach Mountains and private access to a lake full of wildlife.Book Schooner Lake Vacation RentalsIndian Lake CabinLocation: Indian Lake, New YorkSleeps: 6Price Per Night: $200Check availability hereBeautiful cabin situated in the heart of the Adirondacks. Access to Indian Lake with kayaks available for your use. Breathtaking fall foliage. Multiple hiking trails nearby, close to Adirondack Museum. All of our guests have visited again! Sleeps four adults, or two adults and up to four children.Luxury Lakehouse on Snow Lake Location: Fremont, IndianaSleeps: 14Price Per Night: $425Check availability hereLovely home (3,300 square feet of living space) on Snow Lake. Perfect for your summer or winter family vacation. It will sleep 16 in beds and one crib. We have two and a half baths. It is beautifully decorated and furnished with everything you need for a fun getaway. Fully equipped upper-end kitchen and outdoor gas grill. We have games, puzzles, books, children's toys, sound system, internet, WIFI, TV, and DVDs for your indoor entertainment.Lake Capri, GeorgiaLocation: Conyers, GeorgiaSleeps: 14Price Per Night: $429Are you looking for the chance to unwind, getaway, and enjoy some peace and quiet? This stunning tree-lined lakefront home comfortably sleeps 14 people and has tons of amenities to make this a one-of-a-kind experience!Perfect place to fish, swim, and relax! A luxurious, high-end rental atmosphere with its touch of homey-ness. Truly a one-of-a-kind experience. The time to relax and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of this lake house is only a click away!Book The Lakehouse GetawayGossamer Lake Boat HouseLocation: Mountain Dale, New YorkSleeps: 5Price Per Night: $600Check availability here90 minutes from NYC. Private lake. Rustic and elegant home sleeps five with all the comforts you need for a serene, peaceful getaway.Berkshires Waterfront Lakehouse "Fully furnished, totally remodeled (completed in February 2016) lakefront home set on a peninsula at a cove where a trout stream enters the lake. An incredible amount of wildlife, especially all types of birds. The home has sunny views everywhere."Location: Lanesborough, MassachusettsSleeps: 6Price Per Night: $262The Catskills, New YorkLocation: Lake Hill, New YorkSleeps: 6Price Per Night: $510The Nest is a perfect getaway for families and couples looking to enjoy the Catskill Mountains all seasons of the year. Our kid-friendly four-bedroom, the one-story house sits in the heart of Catskill Park, just between Woodstock and Phoenicia, NY. On 2.25 acres, it is also complete with plenty of on-property amenities: a chefs kitchen, a gas grill, a charcoal grill, a fire pit, two fireplaces (pellet and gas), and plenty of board games for good family fun.Book The Nest Escape to Work, Play, and RelaxLake Wedowee, AlabamaLocation: Wedowee, AlabamaSleeps: 11Price Per Night: $188The Bearfoot Lodge is a beautifully decorated, completely furnished Lakefront home, ready for you and your family to enjoy a memorable vacation. Tucked in the trees on a lovely shady cove, with your own dock and boat!Book Beautiful Lake House With Pontoon BoatGreenwood Lake, New York Location: Greenwood Lake, New YorkSleeps: 4Price Per Night: $250Our chestnut log cabin was built in the 1930s. The views of the lake from the hot tub are great. Roast marshmallows around the fire pit on the deck or play games with the family in the main room. We are close to family-friendly skiing and tubing. A great getaway only an hour from Manhattan!Book Log Cabin At Greenwood LakeDelaware Lake, NYLocation: Long Eddy, New YorkSleeps: 5Price Per Night: $150Our beautiful lakefront cabin offers stunning views from the large deck high above the water. Enjoy 3.6 acres of private land and over 200 feet of lakefront property. Canoe and rowboat included.Book Secluded Cabin on Stunning 25-Acre Private LakeLoon Lake, New YorkLocation: Loon Lake, New YorkSleeps: 4Price Per Night: $250Cozy cabin, full bedroom with queen bed, and a living room with a comfortable pull-out couch. Full bathroom with shower and a kitchen. Private tennis court. Rackets and balls available for your use. Private sandy beach on a beautiful three-mile-long spring-fed lake in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Two kayaks, a canoe, and a paddleboard available for our guests. Two mountain bikes are also available. Hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, wireless internet, pool, and ping pong tables avail. Hear the loons calling from the cabin and see the milky way and shooting stars at night. Pets allowed. 40-minute drive to Lake Placid.Book Cozy Cabin On Scenic Loon LakeThe Smoky Mountains, TenneseeLocation: Tallassee, TennesseeSleeps: 8Price Per Night: $125Hosts Ben and Jeanne invite you to their beautifully designed log cabin in the Smokies. Set on 25 private acres, the cabin offers solitude and an unsurpassed view over Chilhowee Lake (the southern border of the national park), the western peaks of the national park, and the entrance to the #1 bike and sports-car destination in the US the Tail of the Dragon.Book Entire Cabin Away From It All In The SmokiesPHOTO: COURTESY OF AIRBNB.Lake Campbell Lake House "Come and live at the lake for the weekend! Five-bedroom home to accommodate all your needs! Only 10-15 miles from Brookings, SD!"Location: Brookings, South DakotaSleeps: 10Price Per Night: $225Flathead Lake CabinLocation: Rollins, MontanaSleeps: 6Price Per Night: $150Check availability hereModern, two-bedroom cabin on west shore of Flathead Lake located 25 miles north of Polson and 25 miles south of Kalispell. Includes beautiful lawn area with pavilion/gazebo, private dock with cleats for your boat or a rental, private beach with amazing fire pit. Sleeps four to six with one queen bed in master bedroom, and one double bed and a set of bunk beds in second bedroom. Large private yard with creek bordering, so you can listen from front deck or master bedroom window. North Carolina Lake House with Breathtaking ViewsLocation: Murphy, North CarolinaSleeps: 10Price Per Night: $195Check availability hereOur five-bedroom, three-bath lake house takes you away from society and the bustle of city life. With an authentic 70s flair, wrap-around deck, and lake access (depending on lake water level), a peaceful respite awaits you, your family, and your friends.Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?The Best Travel Bags For Long-Weekend SurvivalOutfits To Make You The Airports Main Character7 Must-Visit Towns In Upstate New York

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May 23, 2021

By Alexander Britell

As an island region, the Caribbean isnt the easiest place to build. And even within the Caribbean, construction takes place in extremely remote destinations particularly offshore or private islands with little to no infrastructure and where transportation is a challenge.

But even more difficult is facilitating a place for the workers themselves to stay.

Thats where Gulf Land Structures comes in a company thats become a Caribbean leader in building in challenging environments by using modular construction to provide housing and bedspace for construction workers.

To learn more, we talked to Josh Vice, vice president and partner at Gulf Land Structures.

Tell us about the market for Gulf Land Structures. Who uses them and for what

. Since our inception in 2007 we have been primarily focused on servicing the offshore energy sector. The modules were designed to meet rigorous safety requirements along with withstanding hurricane force winds which is a requirement for offshore. We quickly realized our modules could be utilized for disaster response on barge camps and on land because they can be quickly mobilized and fully self-sufficient power, water, waste. Some of the same challenges that we were accustomed to apply to the Caribbean where the economics of putting workers in hotels does not make sense. We can house a worker anywhere at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional housing.

Are you seeing more demand right now for modular construction? Why?

Yes, we see some encouraging demand for our modules as there are multiple large-scale developments currently taking place and in planning throughout the Caribbean. Our modules are perfect for projects in these remote islands where there is not much if any infrastructure in place. In addition to development projects our modules are a good fit for housing disaster relief workers. After hurricane Irma we housed several hundred relief workers in Puerto Rico. We were able to quickly deploy the modules to provide immediate relief to the disaster-stricken areas.

Is the Caribbean a good market for Gulf Land Structures?

Yes, we believe so because developers are wanting more and more to give their clients access to seclusion on these beautiful and natural islands. With seclusion comes remoteness to infrastructure and thats where Gulf Land comes in. We come in install our modules, we can supply power, water and anything required to support a life camp. Since we are temporary once the project is complete, we remove all the equipment with minimal or no impact on the environment. The Caribbean is susceptible to hurricanes and because of the extensive design criteria that our modules are built to in order withstand storm force winds it makes them a perfect fit for this region. It is worth mentioning when hurricane Doiron hit Bahamas in 2019 our modules in Ocean Cay were unscathed.

Is the market worldwide and can Gulf Land deliver worldwide?

Yes, the market is worldwide or anywhere additional bedspace is needed. Gulf Land can deliver anywhere, although mobilization cost can make our solution economically unfavorable depending on how far away the project is. The Caribbean is a region where our assets are strategically positioned.

What if there is no existing infrastructure? Can you still use a Gulf Land Structure?

Of course, this is where our solution excels. Just give us a clear site to install the camp and we can handle everything else. Clean potable water, power, housing, offices, anything you need in regard to housing that way you can focus on completing the project. In addition to limited infrastructure limited site space is where we also excel. For example, in St Maarten we were able to house 300 workers in a resort parking lot by stacking our modules while the resort was being renovated.

What is the most remote location you have served?

Ocean Cay Marine Reserve in Bahamas. We housed approximately 500 workers for 18 months with a totally self-sufficient camp. This island had little to no infrastructure when we arrived and once complete the island was transformed into a beautiful natural habitat for wildlife while at the same time a wonderful place for guest to relax and enjoy the beautiful blue waters of the Bahamas.

What does the pricing for structureslook like?

Pricing varies depending on how many workers the client wants to sleep in each module and the existing infrastructure available for power, and water to support the camp. These types of things along with the location of the island is what drives pricing.

What else can you tell us about your clients?

We have a broad client base ranging from Oil & Gas, large construction, engineering, developers, cruise lines, department of defense, FEMA and other companies that specialize in disaster recovery. Our clients have come to trust us over the years based on our extensive experience in housing what many of them consider their most important assets, their people.

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