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The US law says recognizable. But read the whole posted article if you are a commercial photographer. I have had images rejected for what I believe you allude to. edit: but someone would have to recognize the image and a court agree. "Hey, that's my brother in the beer ad!" Many stock photo houses won't take the risk. Then there is Photoshop!!!

As a freelancer who sells to stock photo houses on occasion, any recognizable person's image that is used commercially requires a release. - even if you take the photo in a public place. "The Right of Privacy Although the laws of the 50 states vary, all states recognize that individuals have a right to be let alone in their daily lives and that harm (in the form of embarrassment, scorn or loss of status) can result if that right is violated. However, the right of privacy is not absolute. In particular, the courts have long held that news reporting and social, political and economi

We colonists don't get accurate news about them either. It is understandable.

The article I read here in the States said otherwise but I stand corrected, ozijeff. Thank you for pointing it out. The US media is obviously not as informed on matters outside America as we pretend - duh ya think?

CT, I am assuming you responded to my post but cannot be sure. I will never see it. Best of luck to you. If you are inane enough to continue responding to my posts hence forth that is your waste of time. I won't waste mine reading your responses and have not for some time now.

Fair enough. Germany's team is a little long in the tooth. England

My mother was German but I am rooting for England 2-2 tie

For those who don't think Americans take soccer seriously, I was in an engineering meeting today when one the engineer's phones started buzzing. A real no-no to have it on and to answer it is even worse. His wife sent a text message. USA 1-0, the whole room, including top managers, cheered.

My Welsh colleague was delighted in the French loss but more because the prima donnas flew 1st class to South Africa and economy back to France.

Joe, Thanks for your comments. Putting down other people's sports/cultures as a means pumping up the greatness of your own smacks of bigotry, immaturity, arrogance and ignorance. Now, I would like to ask the learned opinion of all here - from the remaining teams, who are the likeliest to play for the championship? To me, Argentina looks very good so far.

A lot of that breakfast, especially, egg, toast, potato and bacon are very American. The sausage is a bit much for me. I am not excited about the beans and stewed tomato.

helpful analysis better than: http://fredericiana.com/2010/06/16/fifa-wo...-breaker-rules/ "Luckily, the official 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa regulations come to the rescue. Article 39, no. 5, reads: The ranking of each team in each group will be determined as follows: a) greatest number of points obtained in all group matches; goal difference in all group matches; c) greatest number of goals scored in all group matches. If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above three criteria, their rankings will be determined as follows: d) greatest number of p

And what is up with that? You look at France's roster and especially England's and you wonder how can they lose or tie lesser teams. The only thing France did as a team was vote as a team to boycott practice and head back to the team bus. WTF?

Sportsmen and their superstitions! I hope at least they change their undies!

What needs to happen is Lampard needs to take control. He needs to get the ball, he needs to create, he needs to shoot. When he does that with Chelsea, Chelsea is awesome!

We struggle in soccer also and still have a team equal to yours so far. We have all of those minor sports you mention and so much more. You have become a very limited people by mentality. What happened? You used to be great! We will have your back the next time you try to kick Argentina's ass over their Malvinas. We are loyal to a fault!

grrr, the dial holes are too small for old, fat, (arthritic?) fingers!

I think for someone my age, 59, it is a gimmick but the younger generation is into tech gadgets as part of their lives. I have a cell phone, for instance, but carry it in my vehicle for emergencies. My daughter and son on the other hand do not have a land line. My phone at work and home is just that.

Manchester United had Tevez. He didn't fit in. Now he plays for a lesser team where he can be THE MAN on a team sport.

after what they did boycotting practice, I am in total agreement.

Yes, even Lakers, Celtics and Yankees fans can't brag on that. And what about the English Premier League? If you aren't one of the chosen few you don't have a prayer and have to hope for a top four finish. 1990–91 Arsenal 1991–92 Leeds United 1992–93 Manchester United 1993–94 Manchester United 1994–95 Blackburn Rovers 1995–96 Manchester United 1996–97 Manchester United 1997–98 Arsenal 1998–99 Manchester United 1999–00 Manchester United 2000–01 Manchester United 2001–02 Arsenal 2002–03 Manchester United 2003–04 Arsenal 2004–05 Chelsea 2005–06 Chelsea 2006–07 Manchester Un

Apologies if someone else posted this but I don't have time to read all of your comments. Regarding the official from Mali, he has been banned from officiating any more WC games this year.

The Man With The Golden Gun

But not a show stopper for those of us who can afford to apply for the visa. Let's say it is doubled to 1.6 million baht. I for one had planned to live on 800K or less so it is only a matter of coming up with the initial payment, living within my budget and replenishing my account from USA assets yearly.

More excellent advice. I have read on Thaivisa.com that there was talk of doubling the requirement. But this may not be as horrible as it seems except for the initial visa. With the current economic situation I would hope that is doubtful (2.5 years for me) but.... Thai logic is not American logic.