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June 4 2011, 5:09pm | #

I posted to twitter.com

I love taking my son to the barber shop.

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/77007398216269824

June 4 2011, 9:42am | #

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RT @GSMIonline: LinkedIn to Kill Resumes? http://bit.ly/j18Kcs

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/77002155701178368

June 4 2011, 9:21am | #

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Always good to see the @goodyear blimp in town! http://img.ly/4Bgl

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/75703238690750465

May 31 2011, 7:20pm | #

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Congrats to #FSU, 1 of 2 schools to place teams in bowl game, March Madness, & college baseball regionals in each of last 3 seasons.

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/75361260253872130

May 30 2011, 8:41pm | #

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7 iPad Habits of Highly Effective Remote Workers http://t.co/9pDQM0q #in

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May 30 2011, 6:13pm | #

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7 iPad Habits of Highly Effective Remote Workers

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The use of the iPad by mobile workers is on the rise, and that brings with it both boons and challenges for worker productivity. Here’s how you and your remote staff can stay on top of iPad usage, lest iPad usage controls you and your organization instead. 1. These Are the Apps You Need; These Are the Apps You Don’t Keep your productivity and entertainment app worlds separate on your iPad. I know it’s too much to ask that workers who are mostly using their own personal devices in the work place to use them strictly for work purposes, but everyone will be happier and better able to focus on getting work done if you keep your fun and games-related apps in a separate folder or folders. Keeping the productivity and work-related apps out in the open on the app’s home screen will give them priority seating when it comes to your attention span, and the distractions will be left just a little bit beyond finger’s reach, where they’ll be less of a temptation. 2. Carry a Keyboard The iPad is a great consumption device, but as we’ve seen, people aren’t crazy about using it for data input. Having a Bluetooth keyboard handy makes working on the iPad exponentially better. You have a few choices when it comes to which keyboard to carry. I’m personally a fan of the ZAGGmate keyboard/hard case combo, which comes in both original iPad and iPad 2 flavors, but the official Apple Wireless Keyboard is an attractive option, too. 3. Have a Wireless Strategy If you want to use the iPad to make mobile working easier, you’ll hit a wall pretty fast if you don’t have access to a reliable data connection. For users with a 3G-capable iPad, this means checking to make sure you have an active plan ready to go with the carrier of your choosing, and ensuring that your carrier offers service in the place you intend to use your iPad. If it doesn’t, shop around for a temporary carrier/SIM card for your working destination. Verizon iPad owners will want to make sure that they have something other than a simple SIM switch in place for most international destinations, which largely use GSM technology to power their networks. Finding a provider that offers a pay-as-you go mobile hotspot solution might be a good workaround. Companies can help by issuing globally-compatible mobile hotspot hardware to remote employees who travel internationally. 4. Have a Battery Backup Battery backup offerings for the iPad are many and varied, but carrying a reliable one that has enough juice to give your iPad a decent bump is a good idea. You never know when you might lose your power cord, or forget to secure an adapter before a quick stopover in an international destination. Check out Dave Greenbaum’s roundup of iPhone and iPad battery backups for a good look at some of the better options out there. 5. Enable Find My iPad Losing an iPad really sucks. But what’s worse is losing your iPad having not enabled Apple’s free Find My iPad service. Through MobileMe, Apple can help you locate a lost iPad if it’s enabled, or at the very least, you can use the service to remotely wipe your device, thereby protecting sensitive personal and work-related data. Enterprise is already nervous about the potential security hazards associated with consumer devices in the workplace; help make them less so. 6. Lock It Up It may seem obvious, but even more important than enabling Find My iPad is setting up your device to require a passcode upon waking. You can do this in the iPad’s Settings app, under General > Passcode Lock. By default, the iPad will use a simple passcode consisting of a 4 digit number, but you can turn this off, which will let you set a longer password that can combine both letters and numbers. If you’re storing sensitive information on your device, you’re better off using a complex passcode lock. 7. Invest in a Good Headset The iPad truly can be a communications hub — even for voice chat and phone calls. But it’s not perfectly suited to that task out of the box. If you get yourself a decent headset, however, you can better make and take phone calls on your device using VoIP apps, and you’ll even be better equipped for using the many video conferencing options available for the iPad 2, like that provided by Cisco’s WebEx. Share your tips for more effective iPad working in the comments. Related content from GigaOM Pro (subscription req’d):The Future of WorkplacesConnected Consumer Q1: The Over-the-Top vs. Pay TV Battle Heats UpMobile Q1: All Eyes on Tablets, T-Mobile and AT&T

May 30 2011, 9:02am | #

I posted to twitter.com

To the soldiers, sailors & airmen who have blessed our nation with their sacrifices, thank you. You are America's heroes.

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/75178514244042752

May 30 2011, 8:35am | #

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RT @copyblogger: 9 Surprising New Facts About Social Media in America - http://copy.bz/jJG3GS

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May 29 2011, 2:18pm | #

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RT @StoryPeople: The first time I played golf, I had the most fun throwing bread to the goldfish in the pro shop. It made as much sense ...

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/74873966946287616

May 29 2011, 12:25pm | #

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Go Noles!

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/74872845305516032

May 29 2011, 12:20pm | #

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Can China Go Green? http://t.co/NQ1nEsR via @NatGeoSociety

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/74812277869645824

May 29 2011, 8:20am | #

I posted to twitter.com

Happy birthday to my wife and best friend, the beautiful @merrindonahue

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/74801365267918848

May 29 2011, 7:36am | #

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The fully completed space station is a beautiful sight to behold http://img.ly/4uM7 via @dvice

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/74474419254337536

May 28 2011, 9:57am | #

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OK, holiday/birthday weekend. Let's do this thing!

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/74202866599993345

May 27 2011, 3:58pm | #

I posted to twitter.com

Very cool sand sculptures at The @RitzCarlton Amelia Island http://twitpic.com/52avhz

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/73372668769992704

May 25 2011, 8:59am | #

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Thinking about all of our friends in Texas during these storms. Stay safe!

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/73216630179643393

May 24 2011, 10:39pm | #

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RT @copyblogger: What Don Draper Knows That You Don’t About Persuasion and Success - http://copy.bz/jw4I2p

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/72844205193572353

May 23 2011, 9:59pm | #

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RT @danielmaier: People are making Rapture jokes like there's no tomorrow.

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May 21 2011, 4:44pm | #

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Congrats FSU baseball. Division Champs! 34 straight years of 40+ wins! GO NOLES!

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/71398100043972608

May 19 2011, 10:13pm | #

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I can't say too much but... have you noticed that I never post about Fight Club? #fb

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/71397096275709952

May 19 2011, 10:09pm | #

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CDC is warning about zombies. Dept Agriculture is banning potatoes. I'll sleep easy now that govt has solved our big problems.

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/71035917497933824

May 18 2011, 10:14pm | #

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Go Mavs!

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/70679255775838208

May 17 2011, 10:37pm | #

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RT @JonGordon11: The stuff we accumulate is temporary but the difference we make and the legacy we leave are eternal.

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/70664789432598528

May 17 2011, 9:39pm | #

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RT @KristenLedlow: Congrats to @DeionSanders -- NFL Hall of Fame! A #Noles legend and @FSU_Football great. Thanks for amazing childhood ...

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/70664274082676736

May 17 2011, 9:37pm | #

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Beautiful #sts134 launch from the beach. Godspeed, Endeavour! #fb

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/70112269845012480

May 16 2011, 9:04am | #

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True fact: Our @vornado vortex 700 series fan has run on high for 13+ years nonstop.

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/69238341886943232

May 13 2011, 11:11pm | #

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Beagle スーパービーグルプリン #31

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ボールキャッチに挑戦！ Purin trying to catch the ball

May 12 2011, 5:03pm | #

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Stops today in Austin, Houston, Atlanta & Jax. Now I know how those prez candidates must feel. #fb

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/68643714536443904

May 12 2011, 7:48am | #

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Symantec says change your Facebook password – NOW! http://bit.ly/kgDdIl

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May 10 2011, 10:25pm | #

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Debunking Gas Saving Myths http://bit.ly/k6abGl

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/67417368854413312

May 8 2011, 10:35pm | #

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How Twitter beat the world to the news of Osama bin Laden's Death by @kegill http://t.co/wbzXaNi

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/66932603915210753

May 7 2011, 2:29pm | #

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I'm always so impressed with how well our 2yo son does traveling. Granted, he's got some practice, but... he's just a champ. Very proud!

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/66898219371741184

May 7 2011, 12:12pm | #

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Ended up with a @ford Edge with all the bells as a rental. So far... I'm fairly impressed.

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/66580841219891201

May 6 2011, 3:11pm | #

I posted to twitter.com

✈ My flight's status: Flying right over @nf0 & @Camillecooper and the beautiful town of Joaquin, Texas.

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/66497604023885824

May 6 2011, 9:40am | #

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11 Twitter tips, tricks and apps you might not know http://bit.ly/kbhRdL

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/66491646522572800

May 6 2011, 9:16am | #

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NASA concludes Gravity Probe B space-time experiment, proves Einstein really was a genius http://engt.co/kmJVXc

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/66485617567076353

May 6 2011, 8:53am | #

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RT @RaglanRoadPub: Irish Phrases We Love: "And there it was. Gone"

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/66484114693439488

May 6 2011, 8:47am | #

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RT @RaglanRoadPub: Irish Phrases We Love: "Hold on a second, I'll be back in a minute"

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/66484071743766530

May 6 2011, 8:46am | #

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Mao's Legacy Still Divides China - NYTimes.com http://nyti.ms/ivYg0u

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/66476327829647360

May 6 2011, 8:16am | #

I posted to twitter.com

I think I've said this before, but wifi on a plane fascinates me almost as much as the actual physics of flight. #geeksonaplane

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/66473711657689088

May 6 2011, 8:05am | #

I posted to twitter.com

The 4th of May, huh? Well... #maythefourthbewithyou #starwars

http://twitter.com/kevindonahue/statuses/65926534678056960

May 4 2011, 7:51pm | #

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Dear Pre-5am towncar services: We really must stop meeting like this. #fb

Have a hotel loyalty card? It may become your room key every time you stay http://t.co/V7CRk40 #in

Thank you @SouthwestAir for the FLYBY security upgrade option today at HOU!

Beautiful exhibition of children's art by Texas Children's Cancer Center @ Houston Hobby Airport http://yfrog.com/gzvegmjj

500 Internal Server Error

六四事件 Tiananmen Tank Man #june4 http://goo.gl/cBNEs http://goo.gl/Ofwko

六四事件 Tiananmen #june4 http://t.co/iL7mMqe http://t.co/D7wl99t

Had a great day with my family and my brother's family at the beach today. It's really great to see my son & his cousins playing together.

The Craziest Low Pass Flyby I've Ever Seen [Video]

I love taking my son to the barber shop.

RT @GSMIonline: LinkedIn to Kill Resumes? http://bit.ly/j18Kcs

Always good to see the @goodyear blimp in town! http://img.ly/4Bgl

Congrats to #FSU, 1 of 2 schools to place teams in bowl game, March Madness, & college baseball regionals in each of last 3 seasons.

7 iPad Habits of Highly Effective Remote Workers http://t.co/9pDQM0q #in

7 iPad Habits of Highly Effective Remote Workers

To the soldiers, sailors & airmen who have blessed our nation with their sacrifices, thank you. You are America's heroes.

RT @copyblogger: 9 Surprising New Facts About Social Media in America - http://copy.bz/jJG3GS

RT @StoryPeople: The first time I played golf, I had the most fun throwing bread to the goldfish in the pro shop. It made as much sense ...

Go Noles!

Can China Go Green? http://t.co/NQ1nEsR via @NatGeoSociety

Happy birthday to my wife and best friend, the beautiful @merrindonahue

The fully completed space station is a beautiful sight to behold http://img.ly/4uM7 via @dvice

OK, holiday/birthday weekend. Let's do this thing!

Very cool sand sculptures at The @RitzCarlton Amelia Island http://twitpic.com/52avhz

Thinking about all of our friends in Texas during these storms. Stay safe!

RT @copyblogger: What Don Draper Knows That You Don’t About Persuasion and Success - http://copy.bz/jw4I2p

RT @danielmaier: People are making Rapture jokes like there's no tomorrow.

Congrats FSU baseball. Division Champs! 34 straight years of 40+ wins! GO NOLES!

I can't say too much but... have you noticed that I never post about Fight Club? #fb

CDC is warning about zombies. Dept Agriculture is banning potatoes. I'll sleep easy now that govt has solved our big problems.

Go Mavs!

RT @JonGordon11: The stuff we accumulate is temporary but the difference we make and the legacy we leave are eternal.

RT @KristenLedlow: Congrats to @DeionSanders -- NFL Hall of Fame! A #Noles legend and @FSU_Football great. Thanks for amazing childhood ...

Beautiful #sts134 launch from the beach. Godspeed, Endeavour! #fb

True fact: Our @vornado vortex 700 series fan has run on high for 13+ years nonstop.

Beagle スーパービーグル プリン #31

Stops today in Austin, Houston, Atlanta & Jax. Now I know how those prez candidates must feel. #fb

Symantec says change your Facebook password – NOW! http://bit.ly/kgDdIl

Debunking Gas Saving Myths http://bit.ly/k6abGl

How Twitter beat the world to the news of Osama bin Laden's Death by @kegill http://t.co/wbzXaNi

I'm always so impressed with how well our 2yo son does traveling. Granted, he's got some practice, but... he's just a champ. Very proud!

Ended up with a @ford Edge with all the bells as a rental. So far... I'm fairly impressed.

✈ My flight's status: Flying right over @nf0 & @Camillecooper and the beautiful town of Joaquin, Texas.

11 Twitter tips, tricks and apps you might not know http://bit.ly/kbhRdL

NASA concludes Gravity Probe B space-time experiment, proves Einstein really was a genius http://engt.co/kmJVXc

RT @RaglanRoadPub: Irish Phrases We Love: "And there it was. Gone"

RT @RaglanRoadPub: Irish Phrases We Love: "Hold on a second, I'll be back in a minute"

Mao's Legacy Still Divides China - NYTimes.com http://nyti.ms/ivYg0u

I think I've said this before, but wifi on a plane fascinates me almost as much as the actual physics of flight. #geeksonaplane

The 4th of May, huh? Well... #maythefourthbewithyou #starwars

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