USGS returns to the Internet

One of the sources I use to keep track of natural hazards (i.e. earthquakes) which may affect the net has been off the net for the last few days. The US Geological Survey (along with the rest of Department of Interior) Internet access was shutdown earlier this week. On December 8, Judge Lamberth modified his order allowing some services to be restored. First @Home and then the Department of the Interior, US Judges have disrupted more Internet users in the last couple of weeks than any other source. What next a judge riding a backhoe?