1.   John had gone forward to where the batteries were kept.

2.   But can you keep a battery where you can find it in pitch darkness while you are fighting panic?

3.   Each pad, like a cordless phone, will have to be dropped into a recharging base periodically to keep the batteries from dying.

4.   If you expect to use it a lot, keep extra batteries on hand.

5.   Keep fresh batteries in smoke detectors.

6.   Military units at the airport kept anti-missile batteries, which had been installed earlier, at the ready because of fears of a terrorist attack.

7.   Now, if you are set on keeping your batteries in the fridge or freezer, make sure to store them in a tightly-sealed plastic bag.

8.   Some manufacturers suggest leaving them plugged in all winter to keep the batteries from running down completely.

9.   They perform a range of duties, from keeping the battery from being improperly charged to reporting its energy levels.

10.   With a generator, the car and all its gadgets run off the battery and the generator works to keep the battery at full charge.