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License tagging for Image:Uco-only dk.gif

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Orphaned non-free media (Image:Uco logo.gif)

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Orphaned non-free media (Image:UCO Emblem.jpg)

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On (Imperial Teen album)

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Good job, replacing the image! What the hell? -- AvatarMN (talk) 14:59, 25 March 2008 (UTC)Reply


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Image tagging for Image:Thejazzco.jpg

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Image tagging for Image:The UCO University Center.JPG

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Image tagging for Image:Broncho2.jpg

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Orphaned non-free image File:Uconewlogo2.gif

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