i think we should change the alignment of the links. it looks too much of to the side.....just a thought

NAH, DON'T DO IT
IT MAKES IT MORE NOTICABLE

Quakekare.com

hey, this is taking too long to find any good pictures, and i don't even know if we are allowed to use the pictures we find or something, cause i member craig saying something about copyrights or some illegal stuff bout that.

roberto stop wyning n no illegal stuff please i dont want 2 go 2 jail

Other than people simply saying hello to each other, this is a really good thread discussing the legality of images.

Here is the deal (and here is where it works to our advantage that no one but us can read these comments):
1) Using images that are found on "google images" is generally illegal.
2) There are many "copyright-free" sites available with varied requirements for use.
3) Unfortunately, I searched through them, and there are very few images I believe you would want to use.
4) Here is one of the definitive sources for website copyright legality in education:
http://fairuse.stanford.edu/Copyright_and_Fair_Use_Overview/chapter6/index.html

What this means for us:
I will allow you to use an image that you have taken from another website, however:
1) You MUST include either a caption underneath the photo identifying where it came from or even better, a link to their page.
2) We will put an explanation at the bottom of our Front Page stating "CaliEarthquakes1 is an educational website built by students at a California public school designed with the purpose of saving lives within our community. The site is solely designed to provide information, and the school/students receive zero compensation".
3) We will also include the disclaimer: "If you wish for any image, icon, video, or link to be removed from the site, please contact the instructor: Craig Miller at Craig_Miller@pvusd.net"

Let's keep the HELPFUL dialogue going!

aw yeah, thanks craig

The Front Page could use an impressive photo/video to catch people's attention!