Farmer files lawsuit over use of his picture – Roanoke.com

Andrew Marsinko didn’t know that a photo taken of him with a goose had been used in a slightly naughty birthday card until complete strangers started poking fun at him. Now the Botetourt County poultry farmer has responded with a lawsuit intended to cook the goose of everyone involved. The complaint filed in Roanoke County Circuit Court seeks $7.5 million in damages from the photographers … Continue reading Farmer files lawsuit over use of his picture – Roanoke.com

Adventures of an Idiot – occasional ramblings of a photography freak

Tip of the week… … and make the most of it cos there ain’t likely to be another! Right then. So, this ’ere mate of mine (yep, another mate!) sends me a link to an article he’s come across that he thought might interest me and that could possibly provide the meat for a blogpost. Woulda done it himself ‘cept he has another little project … Continue reading Adventures of an Idiot – occasional ramblings of a photography freak

UK government wants to secretly read your postal mail – Boing Boing

As Britain heads for the next general election, the Labour government is rushing through a new surveillance law that gives the customs office the right to open your mail without you present, replacing the old system that only allowed the government to read your mail after notifying you, giving you a chance to appeal, and only then could they open it, with you present. via … Continue reading UK government wants to secretly read your postal mail – Boing Boing