usually. today is just almost like empty. it's just totally unbelievable. in giismt. nza. >> gosh, that makes me think of times square. allison, imagine times square in the dark. >> i know. >> we're talking about businesses turning off more than just their lights. >> oh, yeah, you said it. this is not just blackouts. there are actually some companies just shutting down production all together in japan. i'm talking about the plants closest to the hardest-hit areas. they can't operate for the obvious reason because of the safe issues. including some american companies like toe shiba, sony, and freescale semiconnector. texas instruments says tech be shutting down for the rest of the year. then maybe even get that i goods out until the fall. you know texas instruments makes memory chips for phones, tvs,