=> http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/3281/adsensetp3.jpg Please let me know. (Pictures blured to prevent theft, otherwise they are sharp and squared). Many thanks. -A
I've heard that Google is cracking down on this practice now, but you should email for the official word.
Since the new google TOS, it is not allowed to put pictures (thumbs) next to ads. Also if you have a line between ads and pictures.
you can read on http://adsense.blogspot.com/2006/12/ad-and-image-placement-policy.html url to learn more about images near the ads
You are not allowed to do that anymore. The problem was that advertisers were getting too many useless clicks. They complain to Google.
They block account for that site, and send you a mail to removed image in next 3 working days, if you don't, they delete your account. This is not allowed.