1.   But hope is a high-risk business strategy, so Intel has begun buying backup generators, interviewing alternative suppliers and making other preparations for breakdowns.

2.   Cinergy is interested in buying electric generators throughout the U.S. in order to support its electric trading operations.

3.   Electricity-dependent industries are scrambling to buy generators.

4.   Electricity-dependent industries, notably in Silicon Valley, are scrambling to buy generators.

5.   For example, companies operating overseas might want to stock up on parts or buy generators to keep plants running.

6.   John Stadtmiller of Austin bought a generator for his home, where he also stockpiles emergency food.

7.   Should I buy a generator?

8.   The booming economy has sent utilities rushing to buy generators.

9.   The Greens also bought a generator.

10.   Then Caldwell spent Saturday in Syracuse buying a generator so the family could return home Sunday.