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For the week of Jan. 15-22, 2006:

• Karen Dunlap on Google, Frey, and female leaders 
• Kelly McBride on Jill Carroll, Audry Lewis, and Post.blog
• Bill Mitchell on WashingtonPost.com and NYTimes.com
• Jim Romenesko on teen reporters, Howell follow-up, and Jill Carroll
• David Shedden on Mozart's birthday and the Challenger explosion anniversary
• Bob Steele on coal mine coverage, back-room deals, and Jill Carroll

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