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KGOU Launches Flu News Web Page
 From the state health department to the World Health Organization, important news about the H1N1 Swine flu pandemic can come from anywhere. To help you stay up-to-date, KGOU has an online place to go for information about swine flu and regular seasonal flu, vaccinations, symptoms, and when to seek medical attention. Check out our Flu page for links to government health agencies and news reports that can help you make decisions for your family's health.
Upcoming Series: The Cost of Health Care
This Thursday, October 8, All Things Considered will launch a series of stories from Alix Spiegel looking into the causes of the high cost of America's health care system. In the first report, Alix looks at the role of doctor behavior in high health care costs.
A longer version of the story will air on This American Life this Saturday at noon, and two more pieces in the series are planned for Morning Edition next week. Future segments will examine patient behavior as it relates to costs.
Accolades for Planet Money
 NPR's Planet Money blog has won the Online News Association's Online Journalism Award (OJA) in the Online Topical Reporting/Blogging, Large Site Category. Billed as the "only comprehensive set of journalism prizes honoring excellence in digital journalism," the OJAs praised Planet Money commenting, "Planet Money provided a distinct value to a community of readers at a time when clear reporting on the financial crisis was just vital...The inaugural post that kicked off Planet Money was a feat of explanatory reporting." Read more about the awards and the winners at the ONA website.
First Listen: The Flaming Lips, Embryonic
 For a group that has seemingly done it all, and oftentimes all at once, The Flaming Lips don't appear to be showing any signs of slowing. The band's latest album, Embryonic, exemplifies that this ever-evolving band is shape-shifting once again. It hits stores on October 13, but you can hear the album in its entirety on NPR's Exclusive First Listen section of NPR Music.
50 Great Voices: Send In Your Nominations
In January, NPR will launch a year-long exploration of 50 of the great voices in recorded history. The series will air on Morning Edition and All Things Considered, with the aim of re-discovering awe-inspiring vocalists from around the world and across time. NPR wants your input into deciding whose voices will be showcased. Decide who possesses the most beautiful, singular voice you have ever heard. Leave your picks, along with a sentence defending each choice, in the comments section of NPR Music, or e-mail GreatVoices@npr.org.
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