To RESTART (reboot) your modem: 1  Unplug the power cord from the back of the modem. Verify you have unplugged the correct cord by checking that all the lights on the modem are turned OFF. 2  Wait 30 seconds, and plug the power cord back into the modem. 3  Wait for the Internet light to turn green.  Try connecting to the Internet.
Barrier islands. A barrier island is a long, thin, sandy stretch of land, oriented parallel to the mainland coast that protects the coast from the full force of powerful storm waves. Between the barrier island and the mainland is a calm, protected water body such as a lagoon or bay. Barrier islands are dynamic systems, constantly on the move, migrating under the influence of changing sea levels, storms, waves, tides , and longshore currents.
Natural disasters and ocean ecosystems. How did the Japanese earthquake and resulting tsunami affect the oceans? Really, we don't know, but it's nearly certain that ocean effects are less dramatic than effects on people. Here's an excerpt from an interesting article on the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia: ...man was not alone in feeling the impact. Ecosystems and other species were also hit.