Public Broadcasting Metadata Dictionary (PBCore) Relaunches Site
Under development since January 2002, PBCore is the result of unprecedented cross-organizational cooperation by a team of public radio and television producers and managers, archivists and information scientists. A common metadata protocol is fundamental to public broadcasting’s ability to work in collaborative environments to deliver and exchange content across new digital distribution platforms.
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Direct to site http://www.utah.edu/cpbmetadata/

Relaunched QuickenLoans.com Site Improves Online Mortgage Process
Quicken Loans, the leading online mortgage lender and the
17th largest retail mortgage lender in the country, has relaunched
its award winning Web site, giving consumers more tools and greater
functionality to explore their mortgage options and apply for a loan online.
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American Meat Institute Launches Consumer Info Website
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[Monday Aug 23 2004] The site is designed for consumers and the media, offering information about meat and poultry safety, cooking, safe handling, proper thermometer use and storage of meat and poultry products. The content is all reviewed by the staff at USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.

Science Kit Launches New SK Math Catalog, Web Site
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[Thursday Aug 19 2004] For fifty years, Science Kit has been a well known and trusted name in the PreK through Grade 12 science education market. Their new SKMath site brings that same expertise to the world of mathematics.

New York State Launches RX Drug Comparison Site
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[Wednesday Aug 18 2004] Consumers can go online to http://www.nyagrx.org/ and compare prescription proces by store, address and price throughout the state. The site currently covers 170 pharmacies including in 25 counties, and is to be updated monthly.

Victory Garden Contest Looks For Top Kid's Gardens
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[Friday Aug 13 2004] The Victory Garden TV show and web site wants kids to get growing. That's why they've created the "Fast Food From The Garden contest." The winner of the contest will have their garden appear on another PBS show, ZOOM! Imagine sharing your garden with kids all over the country!
[Monday Aug 23 2004] The site is designed for consumers and the media, offering information about meat and poultry safety, cooking, safe handling, proper thermometer use and storage of meat and poultry products. The content is all reviewed by the staff at USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.