J.R.

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Image:NFLNetwork.png and Image:NationalFootballLeague.png

I noticed that you recently uploaded new, larger versions of these logos. However, under our fair use policy, it states, "The amount of copyrighted work used should be as little as possible. Low-resolution images should be used instead of high-resolution images". Therefore, I have uploaded smaller versions of Image:NFLNetwork.png and Image:NationalFootballLeague.png. Thanks. Zzyzx11 (Talk) 10:59, 8 January 2006 (UTC)

Image:JakePlummer.jpg

Are You the copyright holder of this image or can You point in the http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com page where they release their material from copyright? Otherwise this image is copyright violation and has to be deleted from wikipedia. Please sort this out. Thank You. feydey 12:49, 12 January 2006 (UTC)

Prime Minister

Paul Martin is Prime Minister of Canada, and will reamin so until Stephen Harper is sworn in by the Governor-General. Wikipedia shouldn't swear him in before the G-G does. Ground Zero | t 04:42, 24 January 2006 (UTC)

Image copyright problem with Image:JakePlummer.jpg

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Lis of current NHL captains

Do you have a 'source'? backing the Ducks naming Pronger 'interim captain'? Not questioning your facts, just haven't heard about this. GoodDay 23:21, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

It's alright, alternate captain Chris Pronger is wearing the 'C' (as interim captain) until Captain Scott Niedermayer returns to the lineup. Niedermayer is still officially the Ducks captain. GoodDay 21:04, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

Non-free use disputed for Image:GRCIcrest.gif

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Replaceable fair use Image:Josh_brown.jpg

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