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Image:2421601587 abaf4e3e81.jpg listed for deletion

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An image or media file that you uploaded or altered, Image:2421601587 abaf4e3e81.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Images and media for deletion. Please see the discussion to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. Soundvisions1 (talk) 04:09, 16 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

File:2423224277_396dbc2811.jpg‎ listed for deletion

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An image or media file that you uploaded or altered, File:2423224277_396dbc2811.jpg‎, has been listed at Wikipedia:Files for deletion. Please see the discussion to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. Calmer Waters 15:43, 27 January 2010 (UTC) Calmer Waters 15:43, 27 January 2010 (UTC)Reply

Possibly unfree File:2424032544 288b2e2b24.jpg

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A file that you uploaded or altered, File:2424032544 288b2e2b24.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Possibly unfree files because its copyright status is unclear or disputed. If the file's copyright status cannot be verified, it may be deleted. You may find more information on the file description page. You are welcome to add comments to its entry at the discussion if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. --Calmer Waters 16:16, 27 January 2010 (UTC)Reply

Speedy deletion nomination of Lime photo

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A tag has been placed on Lime photo, requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G11 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the page seems to be unambiguous advertising which only promotes a company, product, group, service or person and would need to be fundamentally rewritten in order to become an encyclopedia article. Please read the guidelines on spam as well as Wikipedia:FAQ/Business for more information. You may also wish to consider using a Wizard to help you create articles - see the Article Wizard.

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding {{hangon}} to the top of the page that has been nominated for deletion (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the page meets the criterion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the page that would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Lastly, please note that if the page does get deleted, you can contact one of these admins to request that they userfy the page or have a copy emailed to you. 5 albert square (talk) 01:30, 23 March 2010 (UTC)Reply