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Technology Consulting at 318

Posted February 24, 2010

As I alluded to in my Disneyland post, I’ve started a new position with a California-based company called 318, Inc. My new title is technology consultant and I will be based in Minnesota. You can reach me now at 952-232-9296 or via email at dkingsbury@318.com.

318 calls itself a “boutique technology solutions company delivering comprehensive technical support services and software solutions to SMB and Enterprise businesses.” The headquarters is located in Santa Monica, with offices in San Francisco, Portland and Seattle. I will be working with noted tech author and 318 partner Charles Edge to establish a new Minneapolis office.

318 has a platform agnostic philosophy, but is also one of the largest Mac consultancies in the country. Founded by Kevin Klein in 1995, they have a mission statement I really like:

“Helping business grow profitably through the smart use of technology.”

I’m very excited to work with Charles, who moved here from California about two years ago. He’s brilliant (not trying to kiss up here) and I feel this will be an excellent learning opportunity for me. I’m currently studying for both Apple and Microsoft certification tests and gain new client experience every day.

318 has internal expertise in many areas, but especially shines in Xsan, Final Cut Server, Podcast Producer, OS X Server, imaging/mass deployments, Filemaker development and Kerio mail servers. If you need technology help, check out the web site or give the service desk a call at 877-318-1318.


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Breakfast meeting in Edina, Fedex/Post Office, then trying to stay warm the rest of the day


@kingsbury tweeted February 24, 2010


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4WD, 4-door MINI? Not sure if I like the look, but it would make sense in MN – hhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv_T9Q5FVIw


@kingsbury tweeted February 24, 2010


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Was hoping to get my old EyeTV up and running on my MBP, but it appears I need to get a power adapter in order to connect via FW800 port


@kingsbury tweeted February 23, 2010


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More curling – men first, then women. Definitely want to try this sometime


@kingsbury tweeted February 23, 2010


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New swimming session for kid two starts in 15 minutes – hello warm, tropical air


@kingsbury tweeted February 23, 2010


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Office 2008 still doesn’t like Spaces, eh? Also, back to ~10 second launch times on my current MBP


@kingsbury tweeted February 22, 2010


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Spent lunch break cleaning up my Twitter follow list and trying to get Facebook to display what I want in the live feed. Mildly successful


@kingsbury tweeted February 22, 2010


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It’s been a long time since I’ve heard this music – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnMd7tD7HhE


@kingsbury tweeted February 22, 2010


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Great hockey game


@kingsbury tweeted February 22, 2010


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Wife gone tonight at play and kids in bed, so I get to watch end of US-Canada game in peace and quiet


@kingsbury tweeted February 22, 2010


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OMFG – first pass at federal taxes is pointing towards a refund. Sort of in shock right now – hope this isn’t some sort of cruel joke


@kingsbury tweeted February 21, 2010


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10 mile bike ride in Eagan and AV. Sun was nice, but the wind and puddles more than offset that – feet, hands and ears still cold


@kingsbury tweeted February 21, 2010


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Ski cross seems suspiciously like the Chinese Downhill


@kingsbury tweeted February 21, 2010


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Dinner and Olympics with Tim at Joe Senser’s Eagan


@kingsbury tweeted February 21, 2010


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Back at the Eagan Smashburger – http://twitpic.com/14d64g


@kingsbury tweeted February 20, 2010


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Dropped off like 12 bags of stuff at ARC’s Value Village this morning – http://www.arcsvaluevillage.org/


@kingsbury tweeted February 20, 2010


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Today’s motivational anthem: Given Up by Linkin Park. Damn, those are some dark lyrics for such a powerful song


@kingsbury tweeted February 20, 2010


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Ran/slid the 6 mile zoo route in Eagan and AV. Could’ve used crampons and an ice ax – whatever happened to the shovel your walk laws?


@kingsbury tweeted February 20, 2010


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I have no clue how curling is played, but I can’t stop watching


@kingsbury tweeted February 20, 2010


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Gear Daddies March 13th at Papa Charlie’s in Lutsen – where did I leave that extra bag of money?


@kingsbury tweeted February 20, 2010


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Online registration is now open for the 2010 Tapemark Charity Pro-Am and Women’s Golf Event – http://tapemarkgolf.org/


@kingsbury tweeted February 19, 2010


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Guess I’m using the word “guess” on Twitter way too much today


@kingsbury tweeted February 19, 2010


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Guess I can stop watching Survivor this season


@kingsbury tweeted February 19, 2010


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Guess it’s time for jump rope for heart at Deerwood. Needless to say, I will just be an observer (never have been able to jump rope)


@kingsbury tweeted February 18, 2010


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