Why does my ipad keep needing to be reconnected to itunes?

For the second time in less than a month, my iPad 2 shows the screen that requires reconnected to iTunes.  Everything was working fine yesterday, but when I went use the iPad this morning, a reconnect was needed. 
Help.  If I don't have a computer with me, the iPad has just become a very expensive paper weight.

Maybe I need to ask the question in a different way.  The iPad was working fine and then for no reason, it required a connection to iTunes.  A reset did not take care of the problem.
Since this is the second time something like this has happened, I am concerned that it will happen again when I am in a situation where I don't have access to a computer (or Apple Store).
What might be causing the problem and what can be done to prevent it from happening again?

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