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Disk Knight is a computer program originally designed to prevent virus infection of USB drives and the hard drives they connect to. It works by copying itself onto any flash drive connected to a computer with the program in it, and then replicating in other computers the removable drive is plugged into. By creating certain files, it avoids viruses from creating similar files that could be used in a dangerous way. Because of this system of uncontrolled replication, the Disk Knight is sometimes considered a virus, a benevolent virus, or a potentially unwanted program (PUP). In theory, it is a harmless application and would even be desirable for people who regularly use their USB drives in public computers. Nevertheless, the general opinion on the program is that it must be removed. It is up to the user to decide whether to remove it or not, but it must be noted that it has no negative intentions, as other viruses do (viruses which erase system and personal files, or hand control of the host computer over to a hacker).

Established in 2000, MoreSteam is a privately owned company that provides online Lean and Six Sigma training and software tools. In 2001, MoreSteam was the first company to translate Lean Six Sigma Black Belt tools and methods into an eLearning format for professionals. MoreSteam advocates Blended Learning, a teaching methodology that combines the online study of Lean Six Sigma theory with live classes and study halls that emphasize practice, simulations and project assessment.

MoreSteam's headquarters are located near Columbus, Ohio, USA. Since it's founding, MoreSteam has trained over 150,000 individuals from 1200 companies. In addition to eLearning courses for Lean Six Sigma and project management, MoreSteam produces a suite of Lean Six Sigma software and online tools to support Lean Six Sigma deployments.

MoreSteam partners with educational, consulting and industry organizations who do not have the infrastructure to build, maintain, and enhance their own online learning portals. A primary partner is the American Society for Quality (ASQ), a knowledge-based global community of quality control experts. The ASQ includes MoreSteam eLearning as a format option for its well regarded Six Sigma courses and as a component for its professional certification. The ASQ regularly employs professional reviewers to certify that MoreSteam's online courses comply with the ASQ body of knowledge.

Other partners include The Ohio State University, University of Notre Dame, North Carolina State University, Accenture and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Current products
*Lean Six Sigma courses: Online courses for eLearning and Blended Learning
*EngineRoom: Data analysis software
*TRACtion: Online project tracking and management software
*Crucible: Online testing module for Lean Six Sigma
*SigmaSim: A suite of online DMAIC and Lean simulation games

Dormatitus

Dormatitus is a slang term that has been used for years by college students to describe the less appealing aspects of living in a Dormitory -- such as sleeping on a used mattress or being hooked up with roommates that engage in activities that could land you in jail. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a dormitory as:

1: a room for sleeping ; especially : a large room containing numerous beds.
2: a residence hall providing rooms for individuals or for groups usually without private baths.

While dormatitus may never find its way into Merriam-Webster, as campuses become more crowded and living spaces become more confined, there's no question it's an absolutely real condition of college life.According to the tongue-in-cheek definitions offered by a popular off-campus residence in Lexington, KY, Dormatitus - also known as dormitis - is a medical condition that affects students living in dorm rooms. Symptoms include, but aren’t limited to:

Self-conscious feelings about your living space.

A general itching to escape.

General feelings of ewww.

Highly contagious, the disease is commonly transmitted through:

Sharing small refrigerators.

Using communal bathrooms.

Repeated usage of meal plans.

Rare cases have also been linked to excessive consumption of ramen-style noodles.

Though authors Joan Raymond and Devin Gordon don't make actual mention of dormatitus in their Newsweek article, Won't You Be My Neighbor, they do allude to the challenges posed by on-campus living:


Nothing, not even little brothers, can prepare most college freshmen for the experience of dorm life. ... Even the spiffiest new buildings are often cramped and antiseptic. And like everything else associated with college, room-and-board prices in the past decade have gone from kick-to-the-groin to knife-in-the-gut.

The cost of room-and-board, in addition to some real drawbacks of campus living, has increasingly led many students to move into apartments to rid themselves of the condition known as dormatitus. While many adults look back on their college dorm experiences nostalgically, living in a traditional college dorm isn't for the weak at heart.

As noted in Wisegeek, Living in a college dorm is a lot like living in a fish bowl. You need to be prepared for the invasion of privacy that is part and parcel of dormatitus. Some of your fellow residents may become lifelong friends, while others may make your life miserable. Your new best friend and your worst enemy may each live two doors away.