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ow tuhj

  • n  the amount of something (as whiskey or oil) lost in storage or transportation
  • n  a temporary suspension of operation (as of computers)
    there will be a network outage from 8 to 10 a.m.

  • The outage shuttered shopping malls and businesses and forced the Honolulu airport to cancel flights.
  • FORWARD TILT To avoid a backward step, Ebbers must prevent customers who lost business during the outage from going elsewhere.
  • And the power outage is, well, loss of power.
News & Articles

  • Outage closes license offices
    Driver Licensing and State Identification Card offices across the state, including the County of Hawaii’s locations, closed early Wednesday afternoon after they were affected by a computer outage on Oahu. The system was expected to be back in operation this morning, and Hawaii County Driver Licensing offices were expected to be open. However, the combination of this week’s holiday and this ...
    June 13, 2013 - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
  • Power Outage Information
    Because of the potential for power outages with this storm, here are some numbers to call to report an outage in your area or to check the status of an outage. Met Ed: 1-888-lightss or click here for updates. PPL: …
    June 13, 2013 - FOX 43 Harrisburg
  • Power outage closes University of Missouri - St. Louis north campus
    A power outage on Tuesday shut down the north campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The school's south campus was not affected.
    June 11, 2013 - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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