All of a sudden can not delete files unless I enter password each time, why?

as title indicates why has my system changed? any ideas why I can not delete without a password?

I understand that I do not have permission, my inquiry is why, I have had lion installes for about 3 weeks and a few hours ago for no reason I am unable to delete without a password. My system was not updated changed or manipulated by me in any way for the past week unless it was done behind the scenes with no visual or auditory notification!

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