In order for a microgrid to continue operating in island mode, it has to include some form of on-site power generation.

FORBES: Moving Microgrids Into the Mainstream

Earlier in the day, Froch had appeared confident and relaxed, and he was operating in the mode which he had for the past couple of days.

BBC: man Robin Chipperfield on Froch-Watch

When operating in this mode there is a great temptation to not deposit payroll withholding.

FORBES: What Were They Thinking ?

By implementing the latest in hybrid storage technology, the U115 provides users with a reliable, shock-absorbent, speedy operating environment and boasts a 6-cell 12-hour battery when operating in Eco mode.

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It takes at least 20 milliwatts to keep a mobile phone operating in standby mode, but Nokia hopes that power scavenging might eventually deliver 50 milliwatts, enough to trickle-charge a phone.

ECONOMIST: Monitor

While fractional interest rates give the appearance of ease, the Bank of Japan is still operating in a deflationary mode.

FORBES: Fact and Comment

Officials said they were operating in stand-by mode, so could not identify the account balances of customers.

BBC: Sydney cash machine glitch gives customers extra money

However, NTC was already a national organization with programs across the country, operating like a business start-up in growth mode.

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Sharp Electronics unveiled its Mobilon TriPad PV-6000, a Windows CE-based computing device that can be used in three different operating positions: standard notebook (clamshell), pen tablet (slate), or easel mode.

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