A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named \u2018Northen Lights\u2019, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green and yellow green bi-colored foliage with sharp spines; and good garden performance. In certain instances, the method further comprises functionalizing the nanotubes in solution. The upper panel has another fastener that releasably secures a minor liquid proof panel. Then, a metal silicide layer is formed on the surface of the dielectric layer to decrease the resistance of the gate. The method comprises the step of automatically checking to determine if the resident software version is the current software version, and downloading data comprising at least a portion of the current software version if the resident software version is not the current software version.