The Geolocation Working Group has published a W3C Recommendation of Geolocation API Specification. This specification defines an API that provides scripted access to geographical location information associated with the hosting device. Learn more about the Ubiquitous Web Applications Activity.

The Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Working Group has published a Working Draft of CSS Writing Modes Level 3. CSS Writing Modes Level 3 defines CSS support for various international writing modes, such as left-to-right (e.g. Latin or Indic), right-to-left (e.g. Hebrew or Arabic), bidirectional (e.g. mixed Latin and Arabic) and vertical (e.g. Asian scripts). Inherently bottom-to-top scripts are not handled in this version. Learn more about the Style Activity.

The Web Applications Working Group has published a Last Call Working Draft of Custom Elements. This specification describes the method for enabling the author to define and use new types of DOM elements in a document. Comments are welcome through 21 November. Learn more about the Rich Web Client Activity.

Americans have spoken, and they want their weed legalized. 

A new poll from Gallup has shown that for first time in US history, a clear majority of Americans favor marijuana legalization. 

With a 10% increase from last year, 58% of Americans now want freedom to smoke their pot.

Support for legalization is divided along party lines (no surprise here). 35% of Republicans support it while 65% of Democrats support legalization. The greatest increase of support has come from independents; in 2012 they were 50%, now they are at 62%.

So what do all of these numbers mean for government? The Obama administration made it clear that they wouldn’t challenge the new weed laws of Colorado or Washington. Has the time come to legalize weed?

In other exciting marijuana news…

A Seattle thrift shop has reported that they received a donation of 2.5 pounds of marijuana. The Seattle Police Dept. poked fun at the situation saying:

“Donating to thrift shops is a terrific way to give a second life to your well-loved velcro sneakers, keyboards or flannel zebra jammies. However, thrift stores cannot accept the following items: tires, soiled mattresses, laptops, and large bags of marijuana.” 

Attention Team Study Groups:  Please carefully read the entire memo below.

Soon you will be (or already have) setting up time to meet with your academic advisor to determine your Spring 2014 course schedule.  Below is the list of MATH course sections that are appropriate for your iCubed Team assignment.  You will need the following information to build your schedule (You may want to bring this with you to the meeting with your academic advisor).

Please choose appropriate course level for your declared major AND your current MATH course eligibility (placement test scores and/or C or better in MATH pre-requisite course). Each course requires that you select a lecture section AND one discussion section.

MATH150

Section 01-Lec (3820) MoWe    9:00-9:50am  Administration 101

And choose one:

Section 03-Dis (3822)  Mo 10:00-10:50am    Math & Psychology 106

Section 04-Dis (3823)  We 10:00-10:50am   Math & Psychology 106

MATH155

Section 04-Lec (5093)  TuTh 4:00-5:15pm  Sherman Hall 003

And choose one:

Section 05-Dis (5094)  Tu 5:30-6:20pm   Information Technology 102

Section 06-Dis (5095)  Th 5:30-6:20pm   Public Policy 105

MATH151

Section 01-Lec (3828)    MoWeFr       10:00-10:50am   Sherman Hall 003

And choose one:

Section 02-Dis (3829)   MoWe   11:00-11:50am   Math & Psychology 101

Section 03-Dis (3830)   MoWe   11:00-11:50am   Math Psychology 103

Section 04-Dis (3831)   MoWe   1:00-1:50pm   Sondheim 208

Section 05-Dis (3832)   MoWe   1:00-1:50pm   Sondheim 204

OR

Section 06-Lec (3857)    MoWeFr       1:00-1:50pm   Administration 101

And choose one:

Section 09-Dis (3860) MoFr   10:00-10:50am   Sondheim 202

Section 10-Dis (3861) MoFr   10:00-10:50am   Sondheim 114

OR

Section 11-Lec (3862)   TuTh     5:30-6:45pm Lecture Hall 1

And choose one:

Section 12-Dis (3863) TuTh    4:00-4:50pm   Math & Psychology 104

Section 13-Dis (7585) TuTh    4:00-4:50pm   Sondheim 111

Section 14-Dis (7586) TuTh    7:00-7:50pm   Math & Psychology 101

Section 15-Dis (7587) TuTh    7:00-7:50pm   Math & Psychology 103

MATH152

Section 01-Lec (3864)   MoWeFr    11:00-11:50am   Sherman Hall 003

And choose one:

Section 02-Dis (3865)     MoWe     10:00-10:50am   Sondheim 113

Section 03-Dis (3866)     MoWe     10:00-10:50am   Sondheim 112

Section 04-Dis (3867)     MoWe     9:00-9:50am       Math & Psychology 106

Section 05-Dis (4525)     MoWe     9:00-9:50am       Performing Arts & Humanities 107

OR

Section 06-Lec (3869)   TuTh   1-2:15pm   Administration 101

And choose one:

Section 09-Dis (3872)    TuTh     10:00-10:50am  Sondheim 208

Section 10-Dis (3873)    TuTh     10:00-10:50am  Sondheim 206

OR

Section 11-Lec (5591)   MoWe 5:30-6:45pm  Lecture Hall 1

And choose one:

Section 12-Dis (5592)   MoWe   4:00-4:50pm   Sondheim 111

Section 13-Dis (5593)   MoWe   4:00-4:50pm   Sondheim 113

Section 14-Dis (5594) MoWe   7:00-7:50pm    Math & Psychology 106

Section 15-Dis (7582) MoWe   7:00-7:50pm  Sondheim 109

Note:  If you are taking a course in the 200 level sequence or above, you will not require permission to add that course.

For questions about this memo or to receive permission to enroll please contact Dr. Tashauna Felix, iCubed Coordinator. Put "iCubed Student - Spring 2014 permission request" in the subject line.  In the email include your name, campus ID #, and the 4 digits numbers for the lecture AND discussion sections for the course you would like to enroll.