Long Island convenience store owner, clerks accused of selling K2
By Kristin Thorne
MEDFORD, Long Island (WABC) -- A convenience store owner on Long Island and two store clerks have been arrested on charges they sold synthetic marijuana, known as K2, over the counter to customers.
Authorities say they seized nearly 1,000 packets of K2 in connection with sales made at the US Food Mart on Route 112 in Medford.
On Thursday morning, police arrested store owner Osman Ak, 45, and store workers Murat Ak, 35, and Mehmet Akpinar, 51. They are facing charges of drug trafficking and drug trafficking conspiracy.
"The illegal substances were first discovered in May," New York State Police Superintendent George Beach said. "Testing by the state Department of Health confirmed they contained synthetic cannabinoids banned under state law."
Officials say the drug sales occurred between 2013 and 2015, and the Suffolk County Department of Health shut down the store.
"As alleged, the defendants sold K2 over the counter of a convenience store, putting the community at risk to the dangers associated with this synthetic hallucinogen and its unpredictable side-effects," Acting United States Attorney Bridget Rohde said.
In the wake of the arrests, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced he will advance legislation to add 35 types of synthetics to the state controlled substances list, subjecting those who manufacture or sell the synthetics to stiffer penalties.
"Synthetic drugs pose an alarming public health risk," Cuomo said. "But we are aggressively combating the rise of these dangerous substances in every corner of the state."
Osman Ak was described as the mastermind of the operation. Akpinar was released on $100,000 bail and declined to comment as he left federal court, while Murat Ak is being held without bail because prosecutors fear he may attempt to flee to his native Turkey.
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Black Dog Summer
In this extraordinary debut novel reminiscent of The Lovely Bonesand Little Bee, a mother watches from the afterlife as her teenage daughter recovers amidst the startling dysfunction of her extended family.
Compulsively readable and stylistically stunning, Black Dog Summerbegins with a murder, a farmstead massacre, in the South African bush. Thirty-eight-year-old Sally is but one of the victims. Her life brutally cut short, she narrates from her vantage point in the afterlife and watches as her sister, Adele, her brother-in-law and unrequited love Liam, her niece Bryony, and her teenage daughter, Gigi, begin to make sense of the tragedy.
A suspenseful drama focusing on marriage and fidelity, sisterhood, and the fractious bond between mothers and daughters, Black Dog Summerasks: In the wake of tragedy, where does all that dark energy linger? The youngest characters, Bryony and Gigi, cousins who are now brought together after Sally's murder, are forced into sharing a bedroom. Bryony becomes confused and frightened by the violent energy stirred up and awakened by the massacre, while Gigi is unable to see beyond her deep grief and guilt. But they are not the only ones aware of the lurking darkness. Next door lives Lesedi, a reluctant witchdoctor who hides her mystical connection with the dead behind the façade of their affluent Johannesburg suburb.
As Gigi finally begins to emerge from her grief, the fragile healing process is derailed when she receives some shattering news, and in a mistaken effort to protect her cousin, puts Bryony's life in imminent danger. Now Sally must find a way to prevent her daughter from making a mistake that could destroy the lives of all who are left behind.


coronavirus news Pakistan
Pakistani Coronavirus Affectees Being Rightly Looked After In China
Pakistani students in China who have contracted coronavirus being provided with the best medical treatment, Special Assistant on National Health Services Dr Zafar Mirza said on Wednesday.
Addressing a news conference in Islamabad , Mirza confirmed reports that coronavirus had been confirmed in four Pakistani students currently in China, adding that our embassy in China was in constant touch with these students.
The Special Assistant said the health of these four students is improving and they would soon recover.
Dr Zafar Mirza said that about thirty thousand Pakistanis were living in China and being a responsible government, it was our responsibility to take care of their health.
The Special Assistant appreciated the steps taken by the Chinese government to contain the Coronavirus. He said steps such as stopping the exit and entry of people from Wuhan area and screening of their people at airports had been applauded by the entire world community.
Dr Zafar Mirza said our government had also taken a series of precautionary measures as per the guidelines of the World Health Organization to stay safe from this virus.
He said an emergency operation center had been established in the ministry of health. In addition an emergency core committee had also been constituted which meets daily to monitor the whole situation.
The Special Assistant said that a helpline would soon be made operational at the national level in order to keep the people updated about the Coronavirus.


Verification of equivalent-results methods
by K. Rustan M. Leino, Peter Müller - IN ESOP, VOLUME 4960 OF LNCS , 2008
"... Methods that query the state of a data structure often return identical or equivalent values as long as the data structure does not change. Program verification depends on this fact, but it has been difficult to specify and verify such equivalent-results methods and their callers. This paper presen ..."
Methods that query the state of a data structure often return identical or equivalent values as long as the data structure does not change. Program verification depends on this fact, but it has been difficult to specify and verify such equivalent-results methods and their callers. This paper
Linear models and empirical bayes methods for assessing differential expression in microarray experiments.
by Gordon K Smyth , Gordon K Smyth - Stat. Appl. Genet. Mol. Biol. , 2004
"... Abstract The problem of identifying differentially expressed genes in designed microarray experiments is considered. Lonnstedt and Speed (2002) derived an expression for the posterior odds of differential expression in a replicated two-color experiment using a simple hierarchical parametric model. ..."
of the methods is demonstrated in a simulation study. Results are presented for two publicly available data sets.
Symbolic Model Checking for Real-time Systems
by Thomas A. Henzinger, Xavier Nicollin, Joseph Sifakis, Sergio Yovine - INFORMATION AND COMPUTATION , 1992
"... We describe finite-state programs over real-numbered time in a guarded-command language with real-valued clocks or, equivalently, as finite automata with real-valued clocks. Model checking answers the question which states of a real-time program satisfy a branching-time specification (given in an ..."
We describe finite-state programs over real-numbered time in a guarded-command language with real-valued clocks or, equivalently, as finite automata with real-valued clocks. Model checking answers the question which states of a real-time program satisfy a branching-time specification (given
Symbolic Model Checking without BDDs
by Armin Biere , Alessandro Cimatti, Edmund Clarke, Yunshan Zhu , 1999
"... Symbolic Model Checking [3, 14] has proven to be a powerful technique for the verification of reactive systems. BDDs [2] have traditionally been used as a symbolic representation of the system. In this paper we show how boolean decision procedures, like Stalmarck's Method [16] or the Davis ..."
Symbolic Model Checking [3, 14] has proven to be a powerful technique for the verification of reactive systems. BDDs [2] have traditionally been used as a symbolic representation of the system. In this paper we show how boolean decision procedures, like Stalmarck's Method [16] or the Davis
Points-to Analysis in Almost Linear Time
by Bjarne Steensgaard , 1996
"... We present an interprocedural flow-insensitive points-to analysis based on type inference methods with an almost linear time cost complexity. To our knowledge, this is the asymptotically fastest non-trivial interprocedural points-to analysis algorithm yet described. The algorithm is based on a non-s ..."
for these functions. The results are equivalent to those of a flow-insensitive alias analysis (and control flow analysis) that assumes alias relations are reflexive and transitive. This work makes
Model Checking Programs
by Willem Visser, Klaus Havelund, GUILLAUME BRAT, SEUNGJOON PARK, FLAVIO LERDA , 2003
"... The majority of work carried out in the formal methods community throughout the last three decades has (for good reasons) been devoted to special languages designed to make it easier to experiment with mechanized formal methods such as theorem provers, proof checkers and model checkers. In this pape ..."
. In this paper we will attempt to give convincing arguments for why we believe it is time for the formal methods community to shift some of its attention towards the analysis of programs written in modern programming languages. In keeping with this philosophy we have developed a verification and testing
Construction of abstract state graphs with PVS
by Susanne Graf, Hassen Saidi , 1997
"... We describe in this paper a method based on abstract interpretation which, from a theoretical point of view, is similar to the splitting methods proposed in [DGG93, Dam96] but the weaker abstract transition relation we use, allows us to construct automatically abstract state graphs paying a reasonab ..."
We describe in this paper a method based on abstract interpretation which, from a theoretical point of view, is similar to the splitting methods proposed in [DGG93, Dam96] but the weaker abstract transition relation we use, allows us to construct automatically abstract state graphs paying a
Feature selection based on mutual information: Criteria of max-dependency, max-relevance, and min-redundancy
by Hanchuan Peng, Fuhui Long, Chris Ding - IEEE TRANS. PATTERN ANALYSIS AND MACHINE INTELLIGENCE , 2005
"... Feature selection is an important problem for pattern classification systems. We study how to select good features according to the maximal statistical dependency criterion based on mutual information. Because of the difficulty in directly implementing the maximal dependency condition, we first der ..."
derive an equivalent form, called minimal-redundancy-maximal-relevance criterion (mRMR), for first-order incremental feature selection. Then, we present a two-stage feature selection algorithm by combining mRMR and other more sophisticated feature selectors (e.g., wrappers). This allows us to select a
Distinctive Image Features from Scale-Invariant Keypoints
by David G. Lowe , 2003
"... This paper presents a method for extracting distinctive invariant features from images, which can be used to perform reliable matching between different images of an object or scene. The features are invariant to image scale and rotation, and are shown to provide robust matching across a a substa ..."
This paper presents a method for extracting distinctive invariant features from images, which can be used to perform reliable matching between different images of an object or scene. The features are invariant to image scale and rotation, and are shown to provide robust matching across a a
Object Recognition from Local Scale-Invariant Features
by David G. Lowe
"... An object recognition system has been developed that uses a new class of local image features. The features are invariant to image scaling, translation, and rotation, and partially invariant to illumination changes and affine or 3D projection. These features share similar properties with neurons in ..."
in multiple orientation planes and at multiple scales. The keys are used as input to a nearest-neighbor indexing method that identifies candidate object matches. Final verification of each match is achieved by finding a low-residual least-squares solution for the unknown model parameters. Experimental results


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Hackers will create 2 new cyber risks in 2021
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Cyber attackers repeatedly change their ways of attacks, which creates new cyber risks. It is important for companies to be prepared for this in...
Cybersecurity practices that every employee should know
Cybersecurity can seem very difficult and many feel overwhelmed by the topic. Not every small business owner has enough knowledge to tackle the matter....
Online banking users are increasingly paying attention to security
The banks have taken protective measures that make online banking at least as secure as typical transactions. However, users should observe the current security...
Users search for Capitol attackers in dating apps
In the US, not only are networks responding to the attack on the Capitol that was 12 days ago. Dating apps are also taking...
WhatsApp frightened its users with changes in data security
WhatsApp postpones the introduction of the new information protection rules after criticism of users. So far you should agree to the new conditions since...
Twitter deleted more than 70,000 QAnon accounts
Since Friday, Twitter has permanently deleted more than 70,000 accounts, the majority of which were used for spreading QAnon. Twitter is responding to the...
The US says Huawei has been spying through 'back doors'
Chinese telecommunications equipment supplier Huawei is said to have backdoors, to the way to worldwide telecommunications network that works to access data. According to U.S. intelligence, this would have been the case for more than ten years. Huawei rejects the rights.
Specifically, according to the report of US sources, Huawei should be able to use eavesdropping interfaces for law enforcement officers in telecommunications networks. This happens without the knowledge of the network operator. Telecommunications equipment manufacturers must ensure that they have no access to these backdoors. The use of this interception interface is in the rule only the law enforcement agencies reserved and underlying to the state legal rules.
Exclusion From 5G Networks
For some time now, the United States has accused Huawei of installing back doors in network components for mobile networks, especially new 5G networks, and using them to spy on instructions from the Chinese government. Huawei has always dismissed these claims as unfounded. No examples and evidence of the allegations have been provided by the United States. However, the U.S. had informed its allies, including the UK and Germany, of its findings to prevent Huawei from using components when building new 5G cellular networks. The US fears that a possible espionage in the core networks could endanger the national security of the USA as well as that of the allied states.
The European Union has spoken out against a general exclusion of Huawei in the 5G network expansion. Instead, security standards should apply to all telecommunications equipment suppliers and be applied and controlled by the responsible federal authorities. The Federal Government will submit an amendment to the Telecommunications Act and the IT Security Act. It is unclear to what extent the new findings from the USA influence the process that has been undertaken to date. However, the harsh evidence announced by the United States is not the latest knowledge.
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UK court limits GCHQ espionage
The British secret service GCHQ will no longer be allowed to intervene technologic devices according to the court orders. The British High Court, which...
The US Congress has to put the entire IT infrastructure to security test
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After the US Congress mob of Trump supporters, the entire IT infrastructure of the two chambers has to be put to security awareness. After...
Developments in the cybersecurity environment 2021
At the beginning of the year, many IT security companies are making forecasts about developments in the cybersecurity environment. The Internet World has compiled...
Ticketmaster has agreed to pay a fine of $ 10 million
The US online shop Ticketmaster agreed to pay a fine of 10 million dollars after the company admitted to spying on smaller rivals. According to...
Hackers behind SolarWinds penetrated much further into the system
The masterminds behind the SolarWinds incidents at Microsoft have penetrated much further into the company system than previously known. The US software company announced...
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Fall Guys Could Soon Be Playable Everywhere
By Jim Rowley/Updated: Jan. 27, 2021 5:51 pm EST
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has already exceeded even its own creators' wildest expectations, attracting over 11 million players on Steam in under six months. But developer Mediatonic's ambitions for the multiplayer battle royale are even grander. In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, co-founder and CEO Dave Bailey and lead game designer Joe Walsh said they're planning to bring Fall Guys to even more consoles and add cross-platform compatibility.
Fall Guys is currently only available on PS4, PC, and Mac. Bailey and Walsh declined to specify which new platforms they want to expand to. "We haven't said much about the roadmap for this, but what we can say is we want this to reach as many people as possible," Bailey said. "We want it to come to every major platform, and we're working hard to achieve that."
This is great news for fans, who have been requesting both more platforms and cross-platform compatibility since the game was released, especially Xbox One and Switch. Previously, Mediatonic had been vague in response to fan requests for these features. One week before the latest interview, the developer had to shoot down rumors that Fall Guys was coming to Xbox Game Pass. Fans have also wanted a mobile version of the game, but so far the lone confirmed mobile port will only be available in China.
The runaway success of Fall Guys has allowed Mediatonic to think bigger. Traditionally, the company has focused on work-for-hire projects since it was founded in 2005, but even before Fall Guys launched, it was planning on shifting to more original IPs. Fall Guys has already made between $10 million and $15 million, giving Mediatonic more freedom to pursue these projects. The company hasn't announced any new IPs, but the success of their first two original games, Fall Guys and Murder By Numbers, would seem to bode well for these projects, whatever they are.
Yet there could still be growing pains. As a live service game, Fall Guys keeps players interested by offering frequent updates and new content. But the game's initial success caught Mediatonic off guard — they had hoped to make back their development costs in six months to a year and ended up doing that in a matter of hours. This left the small developer scrambling to provide more content than expected. Even now, juggling Fall Guys and all their other projects in development is a challenge.
For now, current Fall Guys players can look forward to the Season 3.5 update, which Mediatonic recently teased on Twitter. That update will include a brand-new level; more than 40 new variations on existing levels; a new DLC pack; costumes inspired by Godzilla, Sonic, and Untitled Goose Game; and even more. Fall Guys midseason updates typically come out around a month into the new season, so since Season 3 launched on Dec. 15, 2020, Season 3.5 should be just around the corner. In a Tweet, Mediatonic implied that it could launch as early as next week.


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July 4, 2018 July 11, 2018 Posted in North AmericaTagged Badlands National Park, Battle of Little Bighorn, Belle Fourche, Bighorn National Forest, Black Hills, Buffalo Gap Grasslands, corn palace, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer's Last Stand, Dakota statue, Deadwood, Devil's Tower, Dignity Statue, Lewis and Clark National Forest, Minuteman Missile, Montana, Mt Rushmore, south dakota, Sturgis, Wyoming11 Comments
South Dakota is a surprisingly fun state with lots of interesting- and free- attractions. First up on our list was the Corn Palace in Mitchell- this civic auditorium creates huge murals made of corn products each year (this year's theme is weather). They also serve some delicious popcorn s'mores balls, which I highly recommend.
Next on our list was the Akta Lakota Museum– a free (donations welcome) museum that tells the story of the death of Sitting Bull and the massacre at Wounded Knee, as well as general information about the Sioux (the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota tribes) way of life. The museum has some beautiful art work as well some props from the Dances With Wolves movie. At the same exit, but across the highway, a 50 foot tall statue entitled "Dignity of Earth and Sky" has been installed as of 2016, and is really beautiful. She's visible from the highway but I'd definitely recommend stopping for a look.
The following day, we started off with a tour of the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site. It is crazy and scary to think of how close we came to nuclear war- not once but on several occasions.
We picked up our National Parks Access Pass ($80, good for one year) at the entrance to Badlands National Park, and spent a few hours driving through there. We got lucky at one of our first pull-offs and encountered a bighorn sheep crossing the road right in front of us. I always thought the Badlands would be fairly monochrome but in fact they were colorful and variable in really lovely ways.
We took the off-highway road through the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands on our way down to Mt Rushmore. We were worried at first because it began to rain, a lot, and the temperatures dropped and it was pretty miserable. But the weather app promised it would clear up, so we parked at Mt Rushmore, dodged the rain, and went and toured the museum and watched the video, and when we came out, the rain had stopped and the fog lifted and we got a nice view of the mountain with Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt carved on it.
The next morning, we visited the Crazy Horse Memorial– my parents had gifted us with a special tour to the top of the arm, where you can really see the work being done on this colossal carving project- the largest in the world, in fact (the four profiles in Mt Rushmore easily fit on the side of Crazy Horse's head, and when finished, it will be taller than the Washington Monument). Learning about the history of both Crazy Horse and the sculptor, Korczak Ziolkowski, was really awe-inspiring. Imagine being so committed to a project that you knew would be finished in your lifetime!
From there, we drove through the Black Hills and did a quick drive by of both Deadwood and Sturgis. Even a month before the Sturgis motorcycle rally, there were plenty of bikers all over the Black Hills roads. It's a fun drive. We also stopped in at Belle Fourche, which claims to be the geographic center of the United States.
We made it to Devil's Tower, Wyoming, in the afternoon, and went for a walk around the monolithic magma butte- what a cool landform. So unique. We also got to sit for a while and laugh at the prairie dogs, which are really hilarious to watch.
That night we camped in the Bighorn National Forest- we drove in to the park, turned on one of the side roads, and wound up following the road until we were 7800 feet above sea level and we had arrived at a horseman's camp. But they had empty spots so we pitched our tent there and enjoyed the lovely, if chilly views. The national forest campgrounds provide a picnic table, fire ring, toilets, and water, and are a bargain at only $10.
With that, we left Wyoming and headed north to Montana. We stopped and spent half a day at the Bighorn National Battlefield Monument, a monument to all the men who died there. The battle is often called "Custer's Last Stand", but really, it was the last stand of the Indians who surely knew it was their last chance to avoid being contained on a reservation. The ranger giving the talk was so knowledgeable and obviously really enjoyed his work- this was his 30th summer at that national park.
"Warriors, we have everything to fight for and if we are defeated we shall have nothing left to live for; therefore, let us fight like brave men". — Sitting Bull
That night we drove into the Lewis and Clark National Forest and camped- we weren't so high up this time but it was still cold- down in the 40's- and it rained a bit that night. But our tent stayed dry and we were able to catch the most amazing sunset (still light out at almost ten pm).
We decided, with this being Fourth of July week, that we will wait to see Yellowstone National Park on our way back after Burning Man in September. Anxious to get on up to Alaska, we passed through the border at Sweet Grass Montana and into Canada this afternoon. Stay tuned for the next blog post in a week or so, which will be about Alberta and Yukon Territory. Got suggestions for these Canadian territories? Let me know.


The killer of the British parliamentarian turned out to be the son of the ex-adviser to the Prime Minister of Somalia
The man who killed British Parliamentarian David Amess turned out to be the son of a former media adviser to the Prime Minister of Somalia. About it writes Reuters, citing sources close to the investigation.
According to the newspaper, the killer is 25-year-old Ali Harbi Ali. He was arrested immediately after the murder of the politician. Harbi Ali Kullan, Ali Harbi Ali's father, confirmed that his son was arrested in connection with the murder. "We are currently experiencing an unprecedented and terrifying situation," he told the publication. The house of Ali Jr. in north London was searched.
In 2016, Labor MP Joe Cox was killed in similar circumstances. Home Secretary Priti Patel said Sunday that the UK authorities are discussing ways to improve the security of lawmakers.
British MP from the ruling Conservative Party David Amess attacked during a meeting with voters on October 15. According to British media reports, the killer stabbed him 17, after which he sat down to wait for the police. From his wounds, Amess died on the spot. The police said the attack was a terrorist attack. The investigation of the tragedy is being conducted by the counter-terrorism unit of the London police.
In Kerch, a monument was opened in memory of those killed during the shooting in college
The ex-head of Navalny's headquarters in Murmansk has been finally charged with a "sanitary case". She is under recognizance not to leave
Estonia temporarily banned flights near the Russian border to strengthen its eastern border


Silicon in Plants
Advances and Future Prospects
Durgesh Kumar Tripathi
Vijay Pratap Singh
Parvaiz Ahmad
Devendra Kumar Chauhan
Sheo Mohan Prasad
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Silicon in Plants: Advances and Future Prospects
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In the present era, rapid industrialization and urbanization has resulted in unwanted physiological, chemical, and biological changes in the environment that have harmful effects on crop quality and productivity. This situation is further worsened by the growing demand for food due to an ever increasing population. This forces plant scientists and agronomists to look forward for alternative strategies to enhance crop production and produce safer, healthier foods. Biotic and abiotic stresses are major constraints to crop productivity and have become an important challenge to agricultural scientists and agronomists due to the fact that both stress factors considerably reduce agriculture production worldwide per year.
Silicon has various effects on plant growth and development, as well as crop yields. It increases photosynthetic activity, creates better disease resistance, reduces heavy metal toxicity, improves nutrient imbalance, and enhances drought tolerance. Silicon in Plants: Advances and Future Prospects presents the beneficial effects of silicon in improving productivity in plants and enhancing the capacity of plants to resist stresses from environmental factors. It compiles recent advances made worldwide in different leading laboratories concerning the role of silicon in plant biology in order to make these outcomes easily accessible to academicians, researchers, industrialists, and students. Nineteen chapters summarize information regarding the role of silicon in plants, their growth and development, physiological and molecular responses, and responses against the various abiotic stresses.
Mechanisms of Silicon-Mediated Alleviation of Abiotic Stress in Plants: Recent Advances and Future Perspective
Denis Líška, Milan Soukup, Zuzana Lukačová, Boris Bokor, and Marek Vaculík
Role of Silicon under Nutrient Deficiency: Recent Advances and Future Perspective
Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman, Fatima Akmal, Noorani Mir, Muhammad Rizwan, Asif Naeem, Muhammad Sabir, and Zahoor Ahmad
Regulatory Mechanisms by Silicon to Overcome the Salinity-Induced Imbalance of Essential Nutrient Elements
Prabhakaran Soundararajan, Abinaya Manivannan, and Byoung Ryong Jeong
Silicon: A Potential Element to Impart Resistance to Photosynthetic Machinery under Different Abiotic Stresses
Gausiya Bashri, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Vijay Pratap Singh, Sheo Mohan Prasad, and Devendra Kumar Chauhan
Silicon and Heavy Metal Tolerance of Plants
Clístenes Williams Araújo do Nascimento and Karina Patrícia Vieira da Cunha
Silicon and Nanotechnology: Role in Agriculture and Future Perspectives
Anita Singh, Shikha Singh, and Sheo Mohan Prasad
Silicon and Floricultural Crops: Evaluation of Silicon Uptake and Deposition in Floricultural Plants
Yoo Gyeong Park, Chung Ho Ko, Sowbiya Muneer, and Byoung Ryong Jeong
Silicon and Alleviation of Salt Stress in Crop Genotypes Differing in Salt Tolerance
Muhammad Shahzad, Abdul Qadir, and Sajid Masood
Silicon-Mediated Modulations of Genes and Secondary Metabolites in Plants: A Comprehensive Overview
Abinaya Manivannan, Prabhakaran Soundararajan, and Byoung Ryong Jeong
Role of Silicon under Heavy Metal and Toxic Element Stress: An Emphasis on Root Biology
Marek Vaculík and Miroslava Vaculíková
Silicon Uptake and Translocation in Plants: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives
Anuradha Patel, Jitendra Kumar, Madhulika Singh, Vijay Pratap Singh, and Sheo Mohan Prasad
Silicon and Chromium Toxicity in Plants: An Overview
Rehan Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Muhammad Ibrahim, Muhammad Rizwan, Fakhir Hannan, Muhammad Adrees, and Muhammad Daud Khan
Role of Silicon in Plants: Present Scenario and Future Prospects
Shweta, Swati Singh, Bishwajit Kumar Kushwaha, Parvaiz Ahmad, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Nawal Kishore Dubey, and Devendra Kumar Chauhan
Silicon and Cadmium Toxicity in Plants: An Overview
Fakhir Hannan, Shafaqat Ali, Rehan Ahmad, Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Iqbal, Hina Rizvi, and Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman
Roles of Silicon in Improving Drought Tolerance in Plants
Hemmat Khattab
Silicon Nutrition and Crop Improvement: Recent Advances and Future Perspective
Arkadiusz Artyszak and Katarzyna Kucińska
Silicon and Antioxidant Defense System against Abiotic Stresses in Plants: An Overview
Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman, Hinnan Khalid, Fatima Akmal, Maqsooda Waqar, Muhammad Rizwan, Farooq Qayyum, and Muhammad Nadeem
Silicon Nutrition and Rice Crop Improvement in Iran: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives
Allahyar Fallah
Efficacy of Silicon against Aluminum Toxicity in Plants: An Overview
Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Gausiya Bashri, Shweta, Swati Singh, Parvaiz Ahmad, Vijay Pratap Singh, Sheo Mohan Prasad, Nawal Kishore Dubey, and Devendra Kumar Chauhan
Dr. Durgesh Kumar Tripathi works as a UGC Dr. D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellow in the Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. Dr. Tripathi earned his D. Phil. degree from D. D. Pant Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India. His main research area is Crop stress physiology, Plant biotechnology, Agro-nanotechnology, Plant molecular biology, Phytolith, and applications of Laserspectroscopy for the study of several plant materials. His research interest is to obtain novel abiotic stress tolerance mechanisms to plants. He has published more than 50 national and international research papers, review articles and several book chapters in international books. He is a life member of several academic and professional societies and an editor and reviewer of several international journals of repute.
Dr. Vijay Pratap Singh is an assistant professor, Department of Botany, Government Ramanuj Pratap Singhdev Post Graduate College, Baikunthpur, Koriya, an affiliated degree college of Sarguja University, Chhattisgarh, India. Dr. Singh earned his D. Phil. degree from the University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India, in the study of oxidative stress and antioxidant systems in some cyanobacteria simultaneously exposed to ultraviolet B and heavy metals. He has authored 49 publications, as well as editorials, in international journals of repute. His research interest is abiotic stress tolerance in cyanobacteria and plants. Dr. Singh is also an editor and reviewer of several international journals of repute.
Dr. Parvaiz Ahmad is senior assistant professor in the Department of Botany at Sri Pratap College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He completed his postgraduation in botany in 2000 from Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India. After earning a doctorate degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India, he joined the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi, in 2007. His main research area is stress physiology and molecular biology. He has published more than 50 research papers in peer-reviewed journals and 35 book chapters. He is also an editor of 14 volumes (1 with Studium Press Pvt. India Ltd., 9 with Springer, 3 with Elsevier, and 1 with John Wiley). He is a recipient of the Junior Research Fellowship and Senior Research Fellowship by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi, India. Dr. Parvaiz has been awarded the Young Scientist Award under the fast-track scheme in 2007 by the Department of Science and Technology, India. Dr. Parvaiz is actively engaged in studying the molecular and physiobiochemical responses of different agricultural and horticultural plants under environmental stress.
Prof. Devendra Kumar Chauhan is a professor in the Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India. Professor Chauhan earned his M. Sc. and D. Phil. degrees from the University of Allahabad. He has published more than 100 research papers, review articles, and book chapters in journals of national and international repute and has also published one edited book. His main research areas are agro-nanotechnology, anatomy, stress physiology, evolutionary botany, morphology, and biodiversity. Professor Chauhan is a member of the National Academy of Science, Allahabad, India, and a life member and fellow of several academic and professional societies. He is also an editor and reviewer for several international journals of repute.
Prof. Sheo Mohan Prasad is a professor in the Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India. Professor Prasad earned his academic degrees from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. He has authored more than 133 scientific publications. His main area of research is the physiology and biochemistry of plants, as well as cyanobacteria under abiotic stresses, for example, ultraviolet B, heavy metals, pesticides, temperature, salinity, and high light intensity. Professor Prasad is an editor and reviewer of several international journals of repute.
Botany & Plant Science


Maggie Q Shares The 411 on 'Nikita' Season Two
Written by Alexa on July 26 2011
When the second season of Nikita premieres this fall, there will be a slight change in our headstrong heroine, who is no longer on her quest to destroy Division on her own. She will have Michael (Shane West) by her side.
At Comic-Con, we talked to Maggie Q, who plays la femme Nikita, to find out what we have to look forward to for the new season.
How do things start for Nikita in season two and where is she headed?
Maggie Q: We are going to open with the lone Nikita. I don`t think you will know where she is going or what is happening. She is going to enter a world you wouldn`t expect. Then, I think you will be misdirected a little bit [smiles]. Her journey is going to be huge this season. This is going to be the season to unveil who she really is, how she got where she is, and why she is the way she is.
When we find out why she is the way she is will we see more flashbacks?
Maggie Q: Yes. That is something that was decided when we were birthing Nikita in the Warner Bros. office. We wanted to tell the story somewhat in flashback because there are so many characters and we wanted to interweave them. We also wanted to save story for later. We want to divulge things slowly.
How would you say Nikita`s motivations have changed if at all?
Maggie Q: That is an awesome question because she has. We see Nikita hell bent in season one. There were things that she was adamant about — a cause that she was willing to die for basically. Now, we have introduced this other dynamic of a person that she loves, so now you are going to see a little bit of a role reversal. Michael is now hell bent on their mission and she is a little, "What about being a couple, being normal, and living on an island?" — sort of wanting to be loved, wanting to be safe, and wanting to be cared for — experiencing a life she has never experienced yet. So we are going to see her as more of a woman wanting things that normal women want. I don`t know if that is ever going to be possible for her, but we are going to see that need in her.
In one of the early episode we saw a younger Nikita. What was it like to play that Nikita?
Maggie Q: It is fun. It is fun to let go, but it is hard because you have to play an innocence that you may or may not have personally. I really enjoy that kind of stuff.
What do you look forward to exploring about Nikita?
Maggie Q: My thing with her has always been: You can take any girl off the street that fits the profile that Division wants, you can train her and you can do all the things that make her who she is, but I have always wondered from the beginning why Nikita is the best. Why did she make it through the way she did? Why is she such a threat? Why is she so good? It is bizarre because while it is the thing she hates the most, it is the thing she does best. It is the thing that defines her. So that is the cross she has to bear. But it is a big question mark with me: She was just some normal woman? Really?
The second season of Nikita premieres on its new night on Friday, September 23 at 8 p.m. on The CW.
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Bruce Silverstein Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition of mixed-media works by the artist John Wood. The exhibition will feature Wood's groundbreaking conceptual and process driven series: Baltimore Steps, 1991-94; Nine imaginary Oil Spills, 1995; Triangle in the Landscape: Eleven Second 90 Degree Turn of a Paper Triangle, 1985; Beach Drawings, c. 1983 and his Gun in Landscape Series c.1967. In addition, the show will include a selection of significant works spanning Wood's career that emphasize the social and environmental issues that have informed his works since the late 1950s.
Known for his loose and organic working methods, Wood moves freely between media—through drawing, photography, painting, printmaking, and collage, he reorders, extends, and transforms his imagery. Wood has said of his method, "When I'm making a piece and I'm in the process of searching for something I need in my studio—a negative or a particular print or whatever—quite often I come across something else. It's kind of a continual process that goes on. It can get exasperating if I can't find what I'm looking for, but I don't object because a lot of my images grow out of that search." Wood avoids adhering a narrative to his works, preferring to develop and construct images that are focused on the viewer's interpretation and the possibility for multiple meanings.
John Wood (b.1922) was educated at the Institute of Design, Chicago. He taught at Alfred University, New York for 35 years and was an innovator and leader in the field of art education. The artist's work has been exhibited widely, most recently in a 2009 retrospective at the Grey Art Gallery, and the International Center of Photography and is in the collections of such institutions as the Baltimore Museum of Art; Center for Creative Photography, Tucson; Los Angeles County Museum; the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; the Museum of Modern Art, New York; and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.


Alex Iwobi 3rd most valuable player in Nigeria AFCON squad
Alex Iwobi has been named as the third most valuable Nigerian included in their AFCON squad.
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 22: Alex Iwobi of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's third goal with Mesut Ozil of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on December 22, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Alex Iwobi is one of those players who divides the Arsenal fanbase. Some love him, some hate him. Whatever you think of the 23-year-old, he is very highly regarded in his home country and they are rightly proud of him.
AllNigeriaSoccer have put together a list of the values of each player in their AFCON squad for this year's tournament.
Alex Iwobi comes in at number three work €25m.
Nigeria's AFCON Squad Transfer Values
1) Wilfred Ndidi – €35m
2) Samuel Chukwueze – €30m
3) Alex Iwobi – €25m
4) Henry Onyekuru – €13m
Victor Osimhen – €13m
6) Ahmed Musa – €12m
7) Ola Aina – €10m
Samuel Kalu – €10m
9) Odion Ighalo – €9m
10) Oghenekaro Etebo – €7m
11) Paul Onuachu – €6m
12) Kenneth Omeruo – €5m
13) Troost-Ekong – €4m
14) Obi Mikel – €3.5m
Chidozie Awazeim – €3.5m
16) Moses Simon – €3m
17) Leon Balogun – €2m
18) John Ogu – €1.5m
19) Francis Uzoho – €1m
20) Jamilu Collins – €0.9m
21) Daniel Akpeyi – €0.7m
Abdullahi Shehu – €0.7m
23) Ikechukwu Ezenwa – €0.15m
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In total, there are six groups of four and the countries that will take part include: Egypt, Madagascar, Tunisia, Senegal, Morocco, Nigeria, Uganda, Mali, Guinea, Algeria, Mauritania, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Ghana, Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Gunie Bissau, Namibia, Zimbabwe, DR Congo, Benin, Tanzania, and South Africa.
The expanded tournament will take place at six venues across the country. They are the Cairo International Stadium and 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Alexandria Stadium in Alexandria, Suez Stadium in Suez, Ismailia Stadium in Ismailia and Al Masry Club Stadium in Port Said.
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Let the best win the KPK race
Jakarta / Tue, August 27, 2019 / 08:52 am
Scrutinizing team: Yenti Ganarsih (fourth left), who heads a committee to select leaders of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), walks with fellow committee members after meeting with President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo at the State Palace in Jakarta. The President said he hoped the committee would be able to carry out its task of selecting KPK leaders with good records in managerial skills and integrity. (Antara/Puspa Perwitasari )
The public has long put its trust in the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), partly because of its impeccable integrity that has led to the arrest of powerful people who were caught in the act of committing graft. The controversy surrounding the ongoing selection of new KPK leaders, however, gives a glimpse of a threat to the commission's outstanding brand image.
Such concerns arose as soon as the committee selecting the KPK leaders was formed and have intensified now that the selection is moving closer to the finale. The government-sanctioned committee announced last week a list of the remaining 20 candidates in contention for the five KPK leadership seats up for grabs, who unfortunately include certain candidates whose commitment to fighting corruption remains questionable.
More than 1,700 people have signed an online petition posted on change.orgasking President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo to drop "the problematic candidates" from the race. Civil society groups are behind the demand, which may represent the voice of many among the silent majority.
Without identifying the persons, KPK spokesman Febri Diansyah has confirmed that candidates with checkered pasts were among the last 20 people standing. The KPK, he said, had informed the committee of the poor track records of the candidates before the profile assessment stage, but to no avail.
The KPK's negative list included those known to have accepted gratuities, refused to submit wealth reports, obstructed justice and violated ethics norms while serving as KPK officials. A selection committee member once jumped to the defense of certain candidates who refused to submit wealth reports, unlike other candidates, saying it was mandatory only if they were elected.
Those who made the cut were KPK deputy chief Alexander Marwata, KPK employee Sujarnako, advisor to the Villages, Disadvantaged Regions and Transmigration Minister Jimmy Muhamad Rifai Gani, four police generals, including National Police deputy detective chief Insp. Gen. Antam Novambar and South Sumatra Police chief Insp. Gen. Firli Bahuri, and three state prosecutors.
The remaining candidates underwent medical tests on Monday and will face a panel comprising the selection committee and two anticorruption experts. Committee chief Yenti Garnasih said the interviews, which will last an hour for each candidate, would be broadcast live to let the public learn more about the candidates and their thoughts about the future campaign against graft.
While the committee's intention to uphold transparency deserves appreciation, its failure to respond to the KPK's input regarding some of the candidates' unconvincing anticorruption track records surely has raised many eyebrows. Not to mention allegations that the committee had favored certain candidates over others.
It would be too much to ask Jokowi to intervene in the ongoing process as it was he who entrusted the committee to select the best KPK leaders in the first place. We can only expect his discretion when the committee submits the names of the final 10 candidates to him.
In the remaining stages, the committee's wisdom will define the future of corruption eradication in the country and the KPK's long-held reputation as the most trusted state institution.
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Never turn stingy on information security
Businesses that still do not rate all information as valuable are exposing themselves
Published: July 29, 2020 12:02 Ahmed Al Zarouni, Special to Gulf News
Information security systems, devices and controls are among the most expensive because they protect one of the most valuable commodities - information. Image Credit: Supplied
Information security systems, devices and controls are among the most expensive because they protect one of the most valuable commodities - information.
It is a commodity that nations fight over to obtain and control, and there is no doubt that our region is one of the most targeted by corrupters from all over the world.
Information security has, thus, become necessary just as water for humans. So there should not be any venture without allocating a portion of the investments into its security. It means making attempts to hack it periodically to detect errors and lapses, and equipping all employees and enhancing everyone's capabilities on electronic safety measures.
Security needs cannot in any way be ignored, and their priorities must be top of the agenda. Annual and periodic security tests are significant and, most importantly, the full suite of virtual hacking tests for the teams to solve the challenge.
Big on backup… or isolated
The need for adequate cover has increased after a spate of ransomware attacks. It is useful to create a copy of the most important processes in a completely isolated network that is manually updated once every two weeks or a month so that we keep the latest data.
The transition to this isolated network takes place if the primary one and the active backup are struck or hacked. This means additional work, but with automation, it can be carried out without human intervention.
Segmentation of wireless networks, whether at work or home, is vital, as visitors do not need to access your main network. But it is preferable to use different devices, especially in institutions, and a completely isolated network so that even the internet port is isolated to prevent any problems resulting from opening the field for any intrusion from unwanted attention.
Also provide Network Access Control systems and a firewall for a secondary guest network with complete isolation.
Keep 'em updated
Updating systems, apps, and programmes should not be a secondary consideration in closing vulnerabilities, solving errors, and then obtaining new features and beneficial improvements. But many IT departments overlook software updating and focus only on Windows and Office sofware.
And some even neglect this serious and high importance. The IT director has a duty to check on updates, vulnerabilities, and other related security reports. Use programmes that update everything and add patterns to be on top of any vulnerabilities, such as 'Desktop central + vulnerability management extension', 'Solar Wing', and others.
National good
A lot of small companies have turned influential players that contribute to the economy in one way or another. This is exemplified by Souq.com, Talabat.com, and giants such as Microsoft, Facebook, and Google.
What is required of society is to adopt and support national projects… even if they do not live up to your aspirations. And don't if the harm to you is greater than their prospective benefit.
Let us strive to be self-sufficient in our local technological projects as is the case in many countries. You can contribute by using them or sending suggestions. And whoever refuses to do so has to bear the consequences.
Go with ChromeOS
ChromeOS is one of the best and fastest systems and the highest in terms of security and stability. It has proven to everyone during the quarantine period, that it is a flexible and powerful system and does not need robust hardware to work smoothly.
By providing millions of Google Android apps, it opens up countless options. This system is smooth and light, and has the advantage of full control by institutions. And its devices are much cheaper and faster than others.
Refresh rates
The display refresh rate is significant when it comes to smart devices. Speed gives an impression of the level of the smooth functioning of the system and browsing speed. High speeds have long been associated with very expensive devices, so companies had to ignore these.
Computer displays usually adopt a speed of 144 Hz, in the mid categories. The shift in phones has started from 60 Hz to 90 Hz in many phones at different prices.
Until recently, 120 Hz phones were popular in the higher categories and reached 144 Hz in gaming phones, and reflects the high speed and smoothness of moving between the content. But the display refresh rate speed affects battery life, so you will have to charge it more often.
Let Google take you to a destination
Google Maps has proven its superiority over its closest competitors. The differences between them are vast due to the high capabilities, speed of update, the accuracy, and the ability of having everyone to add content.
It has become closer to a social network specialized in maps that benefit owners of institutions, drivers, and those individuals who are always on the move.
The provision of this system in cars is like moving the car from darkness to light. Most of the systems available in cars lack in attention, as most cars are mired in old maps that are outdated by the next day.
The best way is to prepare the car to support apps such as Android Auto or Car Play, as these systems can connect to your phone and use Google Maps easily. If this service is not available in your car, you will need to install a small piece on the car display and use Android services.
It has shapes and patterns that can shift to your preferences and contribute to making the vehicle more effective. You can also download Google Maps in a mode that does not need the internet, and the maps work for a year.
Then you need to update them by connecting the system to a wi-fi network via your phone. The guidance systems work accurately even without an internet connection and with the ability to search as well.
- Ahmed Al Zarouni is a Dubai based tech specialist.
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On Losing Sarge and Living Every Day
Alice Foley, 1940
My Aunt Alice passed away shortly before Christmas. She was my mother's oldest sister and sometimes referred to as the family historian thanks to a sharp memory and simply being around the longest. She was a very typical first born: independent, stoic, and affectionately called 'Sarge'. Even though she was very private, she did open up to me in 2016 when I interviewed her and her sisters for a special life storybook project for our family. Hearing her thoughts on their shared childhood shed light on my mother's character and how these four Foley girls came to be.
She shared stories about my maternal grandparents who I never really got to know. My grandfather died when I was an infant; my grandmother already in the throes of Alzheimer's by the time I could appreciate her. Tom and Alice Foley were outwardly calm and collected but suffered from ulcers from stress and worry. My grandfather was an attorney and did a lot of work pro bono even when they really couldn't afford the charity. The family lived frugally, but my grandmother loved Marshall Field's on State Street, so much so the delivery driver knew young Alice by name and where their mother kept the packages that needed returning. Back then, a car came to the house to pick up returns, complimentary. Now that is customer service. (I still miss Marshall Field's.)
Alice and Tom Foley with children Alice and Norine in Bridgeport, 1944
As children, Alice and her sisters went to Little Flower Elementary and walked the three blocks home every day for lunch. But they only had an hour, so lunch was a rushed bologna sandwich and tomato soup while Mom listened to the Ma Perkins radio hour. Alice recounted all this so easily, like it was all just yesterday. I lapped up these precious details that could only come from relaxed but intentional storytelling.
For Alice, growing up one of four girls had its ups and downs. They all loved each other but she and Norine especially had their share of squabbles. They acted much the same as adults: Alice, the quiet and wise elder; Norine, the fun and sociable sister. The two roomed together for a time in the family two-flat on Paulina Avenue, but bickered so much they had to be separated. I can't help but laugh thinking that they spent the last few years together in the same retirement community and saw each other daily, each still set in their roles. Alice remained independent, caring, but a bit stubborn up until the end, while Norine buzzed about, often fussing over her and probably driving her crazy. You can't help who you are born to be.
During Alice's interview, I learned more about my great Aunt Margaret and Uncle Maurice, my grandfather's siblings, who I only knew as kind but old people. Aunt Margaret was a Chicago schoolteacher with beautiful penmanship who donated all her classroom gifts to Alice and her siblings, who no doubt brawled over who got what.
Maurice was beloved as "Uncle Maurie," a Catholic priest with a twinkle in his eye and a great sense of humor. He was a chaplain for the Seabees during the war and loved to travel just like his niece Alice. They spent months traveling together through Europe and the Middle East when Alice was in her 20s. I had no idea Alice had ever left Chicago.
The Foley girls with their Uncle Maurie, 1961. Seated: Mary Ann, Alice; Standing: Norine, Maurice, Pat
I also heard about their mother's cooking, Irish and bland, and discovered where my Aunt Alice's strange love for fruitcake came from. My grandmother made it annually for the holidays and Alice took up the tradition. My mom did not share in her sister's affection for it: each Christmas, a loaf of it sat like a brick on our kitchen counter until February when my mother finally threw it out.
My Aunt Alice did not marry or have children but spent much of her adult life caring for others. When her father had a stroke and could no longer work or live alone, she helped him close down his law practice and also sell their home in Beverly. She moved into the same building, the Kincora in Oak Lawn, to keep a close eye on them and would remain there for decades. After her dad died, she cared for her mom for many years. She was "Sarge," the family matriarch, our family's keeper.
She reflected on her many years as a caretaker as no big deal. There was no other option in her mind than to step up and care for the people whom she loved. As Alice's obituary ran in the paper this week, I couldn't help but smile at her typical Irish humor:
"You do what you have to do. You just have to live every day. You check the death notices to see if your name is in it, and if not, you go on. "
Thanks, Alice, for being a role model of service, love, and loyalty to your family and the many friends you've made through the years. Your name may have been in the death notices, but your stories live on in all of us.
In loving memory of Alice Margaret Foley, 1938 - 2019
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London's Heaven
Oliver Tree announces London Heaven show on UK tour - here's how to get tickets
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Oliver Tree has announced details of a headline UK tour.
The US artist will perform at London's Heaven on November 26.
It's part of the 'Goodbye, Farewell Tour' and will see him play tracks from his two EPs 'Alien Boy' and 'Do you feel me?'.
The latter was released earlier this month and features singles 'Miracle Man' and 'Hurt'.
His breakthrough track 'When I'm Down' was released in 2016 and after it went viral he signed with Atlantic Records.
The upcoming tour will also head to Manchester, Glasgow and Bristol.
You can find out how to get tickets below.
Where can I get tickets?
They'll be available from AXS.com here.
When do they go on sale?
Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday August 30.
What are the tour dates?
24 November - Club Academy, Manchester
25 November - Warehouse, Glasgow
26 November - Heaven, London
27 November - Trinity Centre, Bristol
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Aide-de-Noir
Joan Harrison, "Phantom Lady", and the liberating art of the blazed trail
by Colin Fleming
in Features • 12/13/2021 • Illustrated by Camille Velasquez
Long before Alfred Hitchcock and his marketing team implored moviegoers in 1960 not to share what they had seen with Psycho, there was another film labeled a thriller during its time — and now gets tagged as noir — that had made similar entreaties. The year was 1944, and the picture called Phantom Lady, one of the first Hollywood films that, if it were released in our age, would come with the warning of "Please, no spoilers." Movie veteran Robert Siodmak directed, a venerable, go-to thriller guy who helmed his endeavors with a firm grip upon a finely calibrated wheel. His gift was for fast jerks of said wheel that could all but launch you bodily from your balcony seat, popcorn in the lap, heart in the throat.
But the picture was really no more Siodmak's doing — that is, he was not its chief-doer — than we might say a film directed by Robert Wise was a Robert Wise project when also produced by Val Lewton, the resident post-Orson Welles genius at RKO, who, as the studio boasted, excelled at showmanship over braininess, as if the two couldn't be blended, which is exactly what Lewton did.
Certain producers merit auteur credit as if they are conducing the conductor, displaying a blended ability to interpose without interfering, a most delicate of gifts. And so we might more correctly say that Phantom Lady is the cinematic brainchild of Joan Harrison, a Val Lewton type in her own right, but also entirely her own brand of talent, and a pioneering female one at that in a male-dominated sector of the industry.
Dorothy Arzner had a fantastic run as a director spanning the silent era and on into these same early 1940s when Harrison began her rise. Arzner started in scripts, transitioned to editing, where her invaluable suggestions added up — as she was cagey enough to know — to a form of leverage that in turn helped her land her first directing gigs.
Her métier was the unconventional romance. One might ask, "When is true romance ever conventional?" A fair point that also lands at the heart of the Arzner aesthetic: real life, via an absence of formula, but smatterings of luck, the understanding of when a worthy opportunity is at hand, and the ability to stay the hell out of one's own way. In these manners are fears overcome, and the best unions realized.
No one in American moviemaking during the era adumbrated this quite so well as Arzner. And so she had her niche, and a hidebound industry appeared content to let her keep it, so long as she stayed relatively close. Her success opened some doors — partially — but hardly floodgates.
Joan Harrison, though, would not require the latter, and was determined to make sure she passed through whatever sliver of an opening she could find. She worked long for this break, eyes fastened on a prize beyond even the lofty goal of directing. For Joan Harrison wanted to do what hardly any woman had ever done in Hollywood, and that was to occupy the producer's chair. But Joan Harrison had a penchant for achieving what she wished, as if lack of precedent simply meant that someone — namely her — was due.
Pluck is a rare trait in this world, though you might say it was one of Harrison's chief exports. The Hitchcock comparison is not an idle one. The rotund master learned a thing or two from our Ms. Harrison, as she certainly learned a goodly amount from him.
Born in the summer of 1907 in Surrey, she was hungover one morning in 1933, laying in bed and pondering the degree of her headache, when a friend told her that Hitchcock was looking for a secretary that very day.
Within minutes, Harrison was in her car, zipping over the English countryside. 40 people had already been interviewed, 12 more were queuing in line for their respective grillings, but Harrison overleapt them all, landing the gig. Talk fast, talk smart, finish strong, seemed to be her mantra in these matters, and it served her well.
Perhaps more impressively — and maybe she anticipated this all along — she came to earn Hitchcock's ultimate approbation, something with which he was generally parsimonious, to understate matters.
In terms of his pictures, he counted on the counsel of his wife, Alma, an auteur in her own right, and arguably — I'd argue it, for one — the single greatest creative silent partner in all of cinema. She was about the only person who could talk him down from something, or talk him up to something else. That is until Joan Harrison and her pluck — and certainly her sense of story — won Hitchcock's respect, and that of moviegoers, too, who began to notice that there was a new name in the credits of Hitchcock's films. She wasn't billed as secretary by then, but rather, voila, screenwriter. Pretty cool, and coolly merited. No old boys' network for this upstart.
I'm being a touch fatuous. Harrison did not metamorphosize overnight, though she had writerly gifts and, crucially, a writer's eye.
Hitchcock — a creepy guy who often treated the women he worked with brutally — appears to have had nothing but respect for Harrison. He took her to dinner repeatedly, holding forth on various murders in which he was well-versed. One senses that this was the director's idea of a boot camp for filmmaking — that he wasn't merely trying to shock a young lady, or have someone indulge him with his love of telling tales.
For Hitchcock, the business of murder was bound up with the business of making films. In sharing his passion and expertise for the one, he was sharing his passion and expertise for the other. Harrison listened intently, and she learned, developing her own passion for criminology. She recognized Hitchcock as a scholar, after a fashion. A life scholar. His studies focused on bloodshed and the plans and economics of bloodshed, and Harrison learned a lot about devotion to detail.
Hitchcock oriented his films around the visual — obsessively so. Think of his movies: what dialogue do you recall? Anything from The Birds? Yes, we remember the lines about the mother in Psycho and how every boy loves his, but that's the exception. One reason that Rope doesn't work particularly well is that it relies on the verbal, which was not Hitchcock's forte. His moves are written imagistically, rather than through peppy back-and-forth. Harrison was to write in the same fashion, but with her personal stamp, which was more about the indelible human touch — a hat left behind — rather than Hitchcock's grandeur. Harrison could be tart, but there was more "give" in her filmic sensibility than in Hitchcock's. She took his masculine touch, and provided an evening feminine aspect.
Harrrison penned parts of Jamaica Inn, Rebecca, Foreign Correspondent, Suspicion, and Saboteur, between 1939 and 1942, helping Hitchcock, in essence, come to America. This was a key interregnum phase for the still-young-early-40s-visionary; his English films were subtle, quietly communicative, asking that the viewer think through and along with what he or she was seeing and hearing — you had to actively experience his films, know which dots to connect.
American cinema traded in greater volume — shouty screwball comedies, bang-bang thrillers, mouthy tough guys and their mouthier molls, melodramas making for moist handkerchiefs.
Harrison bridged the divide — her sensibility was American, and she certainly wasn't the retiring type. When she did strike out on her own, and a newspaper cub reporter came around to interview her, she snapped a retort that maybe he'd like a photo of her legs if there was doubt on how she had made it as far as she had.
She was cracking wise, of course, but this wasn't someone prone to blanching, or not finding solutions. Hitchcock, going back to his silent days, signposted his films visually. You could even watch the sound pictures (think about the start of Rear Window, for instance) with the sound off and only be slightly less the wiser.
Harrison enfolded those signposts into dialogue. Hitchcock dialogue would not be flashy, nor tart, under her watch, but she gave it a certain stamp, making it feel Hitchcockian. You remember it, but you don't think to quote it. She helped him give viewers an argot that turned their focus back to visuals, making them active participants in a movie's unfurling, both cogs, and partners in a cinematic drama.
No less a dark master — the darkest pulp master of noir — than Cornell Woolrich wrote the screenplay for Phantom Lady, under the pseudonym William Irish, which suggests a corned beef sandwich and a glass of whiskey more readily than a steamy urban thriller. Producer Harrison tied up a lot of her budget in salary to the actor Franchot Tone. She wanted his bankability. He was debonair yet avuncular — that uncle your friends might have had a crush on, whom you also thought you could go to.
Tone was nominated for an Oscar in 1935's Mutiny on the Bounty, a prestige picture. Phantom Lady is far seedier — gloriously seedy. He plays Jack Marlow in the film, buddy to Scott Henderson, played by Alan Curtis, an engineer in his early 30s. When the movie starts, Marlow is out of town — way out of town, in South America. Henderson's relationship with his wife is faltering. He's trying to screw up his courage to have one of those conversations that you get in 1940s American cinema, when one lover says to the other, "It's over, baby, that's all there is to it." More stoic times — an emphasis on the projection of stoicism, anyway.
As a writer herself, Harrison knew the value of a noir construction such as the one Woolrich provided. There is determinism in the noir world, but only up until a point. Put it like this: you're trapped in a box, there's a lid on the box, you didn't choose to be in the box under the lid, but you have free will to move about in the box, such as you can, make box-based decisions there, hope for the best. In that manner, though a noir like this takes place in multiple settings, moving from bar, to apartment, to the theater, to the juke joint, to the country, it's a locked room mystery.
Harrison resonates in the current age, as in her own, because she did a wonderful thing that we don't get enough of in the era of politicizing gender: she was more interested in people, with the human — not the race, color, creed — serving as the construct, not any other label, group. The challenges of special circumstances, in her world, in the world of Phantom Lady, dictated onuses of character; one would fight and rise, perhaps fail, but fight on, or, slink away, in search of excuses, railroaded by temptation, but labeling that temptation a virtue, as we do now when we overreach for power, signal our virtue because our moral fibers are not self-sufficient nor evident.
Henderson goes out to a bar before his big intended one-on-one moment with his wife. At this bar, he meets a woman with an extravagant hat. He invites her to a show. He's not trying to pick her up, he's trying to find reasons not to go home.
She's withdrawn, doesn't mention her name, strikes the viewer as someone recovering — maybe not too well — from a shock. She has a softer focus within the frame, a glow, but a muted glow. At the evening's revue, a dancer played by Aurora Miranda sports, astoundingly, the same hat. She glares from the stage at her similarly-hatted rival — apparently, this was meant to be a one-off design, and she feels cheated. That's enough to make her a perpetual enemy — and we know, better than ever in these times, how little it can take to pit someone against you.
Then we have a randy little drummer played by Elisha Cook, Jr. There are some actors whose presence in a film all but assures its quality. You will not, for instance, find many bad pictures that include Ward Bond. Cook is that way. Stranger on the Third Floor (the first noir), The Maltese Falcon, Ball of Fire, The Big Sleep, Born to Kill, House on Haunted Hill. He's a percussionist in the house band, who locks eyes with Henderson's companion, pumping away rhythmically, hands above his waist. Crescendo, maestro, crescendo. This is as overt as onscreen masturbation had ever been, unless you are counting Satan at his butter churn in 1922's Häxan. Harrison isn't tweaking censors, though. It's a comment on disconnection, a visual play on an absence of real social intercourse. Cook's wide-eyed, pumping drumming differs little from our private, look-in moments upon our social media accounts; we have the guise of social intercourse, but more so digital Onanism, ultimately barren, and spillage into the proverbial rag.
The temporary couple say goodnight, Henderson returns home, to find the cops waiting for him — his wife is dead, strangled, but wait, he insists, he has an alibi — awful as this news is — only —
He doesn't. That whole missing lady thing is a real bugaboo.
He's thrown in jail, loses his trial, awaits execution, his only chance to get out of what is now an actual locked room, the aid that might be provided by one of his employees. This would be Ella Raines in her first major role as Carol Richman, who's nursing a crush on her largely-oblivious boss.
To heighten our understanding of his obliviousness, he calls her Kansas in that old, crusty way that was passé even at this time, because she hails from there. Henderson is passive. He submits to what he holds as fate-decreed, a man-as-understandable-collateral-damage. No one, naturally, can find his phantom lady. Carol, though, is going to fight — that is, search — until the last, and she gets some assistance, in the form of Henderson's friend, smooth Franchot Tone as Jack Marlow, come back from South America in the nick of time, without having been summoned. Well, look at that.
You can probably tell where the whodunit component of the plot is venturing at this point. Doesn't really matter. What does is the vaulting humanism we see at play, where societal tropes of the age — and of our age — count for less than a kind of determined, internal bootstrap mechanism to refuse to truckle or pander.
Harrison does nothing for show, she needs to jump through no cinematic hoops for you. In sports terms, we might say she lets the game come to her. There is a lot of silence in the movie, something whose value Val Lewton also understood, because silence is a real component of adult relationships, a gauge of them, too. How well we exist in wordless space with someone else reveals much about the level of our connection.
These people don't do well in silence. Carol goes around to the various spots that Henderson hit up that final night, learning that people were paid off to say that they never saw him or the phantom lady. She attends a jazz jam session with Cook's character. There is no dialogue, the music throbs — this must have been so loud in a theatre at the time; we see bottles, men pounding their instruments — another masturbatory visual pun — and lots of tracking camera movements, the two characters entering the space, moving through it, departing it, never feeling connected to it, or each other. They are using each other, one for seedy purposes, the other more altruistic aims. Cook is drunk, he brags about being on the take, she leaves, he gets rubbed out for talking. He is choked out. See what we're doing here? The puns are subtle, but they are clear.
The terror of the film stems from our need, as members of the audience, to feel the release of connection, of people opening up to each other as they truly are, not playing roles, not with baneful motive. It's a dark picture, taking place mostly at night, but it cracks open with light and heart when Carol does locate the lost woman. They share, let us say, a brokenness, which becomes the basis for their evanescent, but real, bond; one will remain in pieces, the other insists on her chance at wholeness.
Harrison does not have Hitchcock's felicity; her touch can be heavy. The plot lumbers towards what we all know its conclusion will be. She understands people and their needs, and also how poorly skilled they can be at meeting their needs.
When sound breaks out of the silences laden in the film, you jump in your seat, shocked back into the light, of human give and take. There is the phantom lady of the title, but Harrison's grander takeaway for us is the idea that we become phantoms unto ourselves with too much ease.
There is one of those cod "I am going to marry you, Kansas" happy getaway scenes at the end, but the joke is just how on the nose this is. This new couple is going to go as far together as each of them is able to go on their own, which sounds like a paradox, but is in truth the only way out of the locked room of emotional noir — be that then, be that now, and be that as Joan Harrison had the vision to understand as she in turn honed that vision on the screen, trailblazing on multiple fronts. •
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For decades Nashville has been undeniably cool – from the days of Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, to the recent cultivation of brands like Jack White's Third Man Records, Justin Timberlake's William Rast and Reese Witherspoon's Draper James. The city is alive with art, live music on every corner, and a signature southern charm. But recently Nashville has received a new claim to fame as one of the most popular bachelorette destinations in the country. Heralded by top guides like Conde Nast Traveler and Huffington Post, Nashville has almost surpassed Las Vegas as the number one for Bachelorette party fun in the Unites States.
So what makes Nashville so cool?
Live Music on Every Corner
There's nothing quite like the sun on your face, a drink in your hand and the perfect soundtrack playing through your bachelorette weekend. In Music City the playlist never stops with live bands in every bar and on every corner. Long known for its host of top country stars, Nashville has become much more than just country music, with all genres from rock to bluegrass and jazz taking center stage.
Where to Visit: Broadway's Honky Tonk bars are a must visit on your bachelorette party. Try Tootsie's or The Stage for a rooftop vibe and classic country. For a more personal experience, take your group to the renowned Bluebird Cafe, or check out the calendar at Mercy Lounge – they host a 90's cover band once a month!
Southern History & Charm
Beyond Nashville's urban vibes, the city is filled with friendly southerners, historic plantations and some truly Instagramable neighborhoods. For a unique experience, take your bachelorette party over to the historical Belle Meade Plantation for a wine tasting or pairing.
More History to Love: Grab some dinner at The Standard at The Smith House, an 1840's townhouse with a hidden champagne cellar in the basement, or for a quick day trip, escape to Lynchburg for a tour of the original Jack Daniel's Distillery. Don't forget to order a sweet tea!
Incredible Nightlife and Restaurants
From shrimp and grits to freshly-baked biscuits, Nashville does southern food right. On a recent trip, Anthony Bourdain heralded Nashville as a "food haven with the most awesome music in the history of the world, maybe even the universe." Long story short, Nashville knows how to eat and it knows how to party.
What the Locals Know: Make your group reservations early since restaurants fill up fast. There's a new restaurant to try every week, but recently we're loving Le Sel for their brunch punch bowls, Butchertown Hall for shareable tapas, and Biscuit Love for some truly amazing fresh biscuits as the name implies.
For the best bachelorette spots to drink and hang out, grab a cocktail and a bowling ball at Pinewood Social, a rooftop rosé at the Thompson Hotel's L.A. Jackson, bourbon and music at Skull's Rainbow Room, or don your best boots and head to Broadway for all night dancing. For our complete list of restaurant recommendations, check out the Nashville Restaurant Guide.
Bachelorette Insider Tips
With so many guides and reviews on what Nashville has to offer, it can be difficult to know where to start. If you're interested in planning a bachelorette trip to Nashville, here are a few tips to make your stay unforgettable:
Hotels & AirBnb: Book your accommodations early! Nashville's rooms book up quickly, so make sure to lock in your favorite spot as soon as you know your bachelorette party dates. Try to stay in Midtown, The Gulch or Germantown for the most convenient proximity to attractions. Many hotel rooms will allow up to four girls in a room and Airbnb houses can range up to 12 or 15 guests. We love the 21c Museum Hotel for its art and design, and the Thompson Hotel for its prime location and amenities. For an indie experience try East Nashville's Urban Cowboy Bed & Breakfast, recently featured in Vogue.
Transportation: Nashville is teeming with Ubers and Lyfts and we've never actually waited more than 3 minutes for one to arrive at the door. The Nashville airport has a dedicated ride share pick-up area, and a trip to downtown's core only takes about 15 minutes, sans traffic. If you'd rather skip that trip, groups can always grab a private SUV to transport them around in style. Champagne included.
Filling Your Weekend: Don't waste a minute. There's so much to see and do in Nashville that it can be easy to arrive overwhelmed or under-researched. Make a list of your top "must-visits" so you don't get sucked into tourist traps while you're here. Have your Airbnb pre-stocked with alcohol and food before you arrive. For a truly epic weekend, try a Champage Bathtub piled high with champagne bottles.
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Top 10 Arts Events of Week: Southside Johnny, Flo Rida, 'Much Ado About Nothing,' more
By: JAY LUSTIG | June 29, 2022
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Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes will perform at the Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park, July 2.
Here is a roundup of arts events taking place around the state, through July 8.
• In an annual Fourth of July Week tradition, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes will perform at the Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park, July 2 at 5:30 p.m. E Street Band member Jack Clemons (Clarence Clemons' nephew) will open on the outdoor Summer Stage, while Clarence Clemons' son Jarod Clemons and the Bruce Springsteen tribute band The Promised Land will perform inside the Stone Pony, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Flo Rida will perform in Jersey City, July 4.
• Continuing its tradition of offering free concerts by major music stars on July 4 — Snoop Dogg, Pitbull and Kool & the Gang have all been booked in recent years — Jersey City will present Flo Rida this year, with opening DJ sets by Shaquille O'Neal (performing as DJ Diesel) and Funk Flex, at the Freedom and Fireworks festival at Exchange Place. Following the music, fireworks will launch from two barges in the Hudson River.
• Grateful Dead co-founder Phil Lesh will present a Phil Lesh & Friends show at the Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park, July 4 at 4:30 p.m. The Friends will include four members of the band Dawes (Griffin Goldsmith, Taylor Goldsmith, Trevor Menear and Lee Pardini) along with Lesh's son, singer-guitarist Grahame Lesh, and singer Nicki Bluhm.
• The O'Jays, formed in the late 1950s and still featuring original members Eddie Levert and Walter Williams, will perform '70s hits such as "Love Train," "For the Love of Money" and "Back Stabbers" as well as other material at a free Freedom Festival being presented at Wiggins Park in Camden, July 4. The festival will begin at 5 p.m., with opening sets by Travel Lanes and the Tri-County Symphony Band, and fireworks will follow The O'Jays' set.
• Music in the Somerset Hills will present pianist Min Kwon, performing excerpts from her America/Beautiful project, featuring 70 variations on "America the Beautiful" by living composers, July 3 at 5 p.m. in Far Hills. The concert will take place outdoors at a private home, whose location will be sent to ticket-holders.
THE DIXIE CHICKS
• The Chicks — formerly known as The Dixie Chicks — released a new album, Gaslighter, in 2020, but haven't been able to tour behind it until this summer, because of the pandemic. With Patty Griffin opening, they will perform at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, July 6 at 7:30 p.m.; and the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, July 8 at 7:30 p.m.
• As it did in 2020 and 2021, the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn will present outdoor cabaret shows — featuring performers who, in many cases, have performed on Broadway and/or at the Paper Mill itself — at its F.M. Kirby Carriage House Restaurant. The first shor, running from June 29 to July 2, will be Jenna Pastuszek's Barbra Streisand tribute, titled "Me, Myself & Barbra." The shows will be at 7 p.m., with seating for dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m.
• Every year, the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents a play at the Outdoor Stage of Saint Elizabeth University in Florham Park. This year's outdoor show will be Shakespeare's comedy "Much Ado About Nothing," and it will begin previews on July 1, officially open on July 6, and run through July 31.
• The new Asbury Park Theater Company will kick off its first, three-show season with the rock musical "Green Day's American Idiot" at the Kingsley Theater at The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel in Asbury Park, July 1-3 and 8-10. Next up will be "Million Dollar Quartet," the jukebox musical about Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins, Dec. 2-4 and 9-11, and then the contemporary drama, "American Son," in April.
"The Wave," by Jane Seymour.
• Actress Jane Seymour — best known for starring in the television series "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" and the James Bond movie "Live and Let Die" — will show her artwork at Ocean Galleries in Stone Harbor, July 1-10, and make in-person appearances there, July 1-2 from 6 to 9 p.m. and July 3 from noon to 3 p.m. Click here for an in-depth interview with her.
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"Ecstatic Decrepitude," works by Peter Schumann at ArtYard, Frenchtown. (Through July 31)
"Maxwell Mustardo: Dish-Oriented" at Hunterdon Art Museum, Clinton. (Through Sept. 4)
"For the Culture, by the Culture: Thirty Years of Black Art, Activism, and Achievement" at Morris Museum, Morris Township. (Through Sept. 25.)
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