Radio Pirate DJ - "This Is Life, This Is Living."

I don’t often blog about things other than Plexus but this is one blog that has nothing to do with Plexus Online.

On Friday October 19th, I was invited by Michael & Brittany to attend the Flint Generals hockey game. The Flint Generals are working hard at rebuilding the tradition of Flint hockey in 2007 and the band Michael is playing with Radio Pirate DJ was chosen as the band to help with the rebuilding effort on opening night. As one of Michigans top unsigned bands Radio Pirate DJ opened the night in front of a crowd of 2851 fans. I was very impressed with “Radio Pirate DJ” it was the first time I’ve had the chance to see Mike Reed play live.

Radio Pirate DJ is almost ready release their new CD "This Is Life, This Is Living." The songs on the soon to be released CD “this is life, this is living” are of the caliber will put them over the top and on the way to living their dream and breaking hearts. They have a few demos of the soon to be released CD on their MySpace.

The CD is getting it’s finishing touches now and on Friday October 26th the photoshoot for "This Is Life, This Is Living." with Nicole Rork was held in Detroit. She is an amazing photographer and Radio Pirate DJ’s "This Is Life, This Is Living." will have some fantastic photo shots.

Want to see them live? You can find their show schedule on MySpace.

This is a link to video from the Radio Pirate DJ show at the Royal Oak Music Theater on October 17th 2007

Josh LaFave - Vocals/Guitar, Drew Easton - Drummer, Michael Reed- Vocals/Bass, Bryan Aldrich-Keyboard/Synth, J.R. Augustine- Vocals/Guitar

Detroit Pistons visit Plexus Systems

The Detroit Pistons Players Rip Hamilton, Antonio McDyess and Lindsey Hunter go the extra mile to visit Plexus Systems, Inc. There is no better way to have your season tickets delivered than by the players themselves. Thank You!

Mike Hart and Antonio McDyess

Dennis Heyza and Rip Hamilton

Deanna Gernert (Oakland University Co-Op employee) and Lindsey Hunter and happy employee faces all around.

Brittany Hayward (Lapeer West High School Co-Op employee) and the vintage 1957 Chevy the Detroit Pistons drove to visit Plexus Systems.

Detroit Pistons Visit Plexus Online

They gave me (Kim Hayward) a hat during the visit and Rip Hamilton was nice enough to sign it. The hat also contains signatures from Antonio McDyess and Lindsey Hunter. It now resides in my office at Plexus Systems in Auburn Hills, Michigan. I'm such a SAP for events at Plexus Online Software.

I'm going to bet that Tim McGookey (Kettering University Co-Op employee) now holds the most coveted Plexus Online basketball on earth. These basketballs have been our giveaway’s at many March tradeshows and have been our tie in to March Madness spirit. Nice move Tim.

Lisa Hosner awaits the players in the 57 Chevy! Lisa the team driver?

Rip Hamilton, Lindsey Hunter and Antonio McDyess, head out after a tour of Myles Wohl's office. Myles has the “Plexus Pistons” best decorated "fan office" here at Plexus. You can view a photo of Myles in his office with the players at http://www.nba.com/pistons/news/extramile_071010.html

It's photo number 9.

Lies My Software Vendor Told Me

There is a direct correlation between the number of people using the system and the validity, timeliness and usefulness of the information. User based pricing discourages broad use and results in suboptimal implementations. Vendors are able to present a low initial price that seems very appealing.

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The Traceability Advantage

Plexus Systems, Inc. Mark Symonds, CEO published by Quality Magazine. To read the entire article click the "read more" link.

The technology solution also included effective problem control systems used to manage corrective action reports, customer concerns, online supplier management and problem solving. Parts traceability technology solutions work to eliminate recalls by providing real-time reports on the machines, components, stations, shifts and operators involved in the defective product and processes before the product is shipped. These technology features also identify defects prior to customer delivery to reduce in-process costs, along with facilitating design changes that improve a part’s performance.

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