Learn More: As Seen On NBC 7/39 January 2002
Check out the Web sites mentioned on air by NBC 7/39. Information is listed in chronological order, with the most recent links at the top. To find links from past months, check the bottom of this page.
Thursday, Jan. 31
- Free Lottery
State residents have until March 18th to enter the special one-time contest with $1 million in prizes. Get the details. - FBI Recruiter
The FBI is hiring now. Get more information at the bureau's Web site.
- Reducing Junk Mail
Cut down on the amount of credit card offers received in the mail. - Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Radon is a major risk factor for lung cancer, and it may be lurking in your home. - HMH 361 Flying Tigers Memorial Fund
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361
Marine Aircraft Group 16
3D Marine Aircraft Wing, MARFORPAC
P.0. Box 452060
San Diego, CA 92145-2060
Please make checks payable to: HMH 361 Flying Tigers Memorial Fund - Shrimp Super Bowl appetizer
Looking for something special to serve at your Super Bowl party? Chef Patrick Kenna from Trellises Garden Grill at the Town and Country Hotel suggests this easy-to-prepare snack.
- State of the Union Webcast
For the first time ever, the White House will offer a live Webcast of the President's State of the Union message. - Testosterone Diet
A new fitness and weight-loss program for men focuses on the hormone testosterone. Find out more. - New M&M color
The maker of M&Ms wants to add a new color. You can vote on whether it will be purple, aqua or pink.
- Guide to Keeping Tax Records
January seems like a good time to clean out your files, but it's important to know what to toss and what to keep. - Ski Report
Find out the conditions at your favorite ski resort.
- San Diego Civic Dance Association
Dancers from the SDCDA performed on NBC 7/39 News This Weekend. Find out more about their upcoming shows and order tickets online.
- Olympic Aid
Devon Harris is the former captain of the Jamaican Bobsled Team, and he is also a spokesperson for this organization that helps underpriviledged kids participate in sports. - New Homes
Two new communities opened this weekend in San Diego County. You can check out the development company here.
- March Primary Election
Find out how to register to vote in the March 5 primary. This Web site also has information on the local issues and candidates on the ballot. - Red Light Camera Audit
The San Diego Police Department released an independent audit of the city's automated red light enforcement program. Read the complete findings.
- Better Business Bureau information on "Gifting Clubs"
Find out about a new twist on the age-old pyramid scheme. -
Online Tax Help
Get tax news, forms and advice at NBC's guide to surviving the 2002 tax season.
- Job Skills
A local company can help job seekers polish the skills needed to find a new job. Best of all, the service is free. - Healthy Diets for Seniors
The American Academy of Family Physicians Nutrition Screening Initiative includes simple diet tips that can help seniors suffering from chronic diseases.
- Vitamins and Macular Degeneration
A new study found that a mix of vitamins can reduce the probability of macular degeneration in people who are at high risk. Get the details. - Operation Thin Mint
The San Diego-Imperial County Girl Scouts hope to ship thousands of boxes of cookies to American troops in Afghanistan. Find out how you can help.
- FBI Jobs
The FBI is hiring 900 new agents. - San Diego Marathon
Lace up your running shoes. The San Diego Marathon kicks off on Sunday.
- API Numbers
A listing of the California Department of Education's Academic Performance Index numbers. - TIP San Diego
TIP of San Diego County volunteers provide support to victims and their families in the first few hours following a tragedy. - Bridal Bazaar
The Downtown Concourse will be showered with bridal fashions this weekend.
- State Elections
Are you registered to vote in the upcoming elections? - Auto Repair Shops
The DMV keeps records on California auto repair shops and they're available to you via the Internet.
- Olympic Travel Deals
More Olympic Travel Deals
Web sites with deals on travel to Salt Lake City for the Olympic Games.
- Meth Web Page
The regional Methamphetamine Strike Force now has an educational Web page.
- Del Mar Antique Show
This antique show is celebrating 40 years. Find out more about the location, the vendors and even get discounted admission.
- Michael Rowland
Australia's leading self help guru is in San Diego for a series of free seminars. Find out more about Michael and his seminars.
- Money Finders
Consumer Connection's Bob Hansen discovers a company that will help you find your lost money (for a price)
- Flu guidelines
The American Lung Association has issued new guidelines for the prevention and treatment of influenza and the common cold.
- Protection from telemarketers
A new "Do Not Call" law does not go into effect until next year, but the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse has several tips that can help keep telemarketers away right now.
- Blondie24
A computer checkers game claims to have learned how to play checkers on its own.
- Jaywalker
Marga Gomez's new comedy is at the San Diego Repertory Theatre. Find out more about the play and order tickets online. - I AM Foundation
The foundation is taking part in the John C. Stennis reading progam that allows family members at sea to send home video cassettes of themselves reading bedtime stories for their kids. - Bike Ride for Cancer Research
Bike Ride for New York Firefighters
Two cross-country bike rides started out from Ocean Beach Saturday morning. One to support cancer research. The other to support New York City firefighters.
- Weakest Link
A daytime version of this popular game show is coming to NBC 7/39 starting on Monday. - Free computer classes
You can learn about computers and the Internet for free. Find out more. - Self Help Solutions
Sticking to your New Year's resolution can be tough. But this Internet site has a lifestyle planner to help you quit smoking, lose weight or save money in the coming year.
- Blankets for Mexico
The Binational Emergency Care group that is collecting blankets to take to Mexico to help keep people warm this winter. Find out more about the effort.
- New Year's Resolutions
It's hard not to get the resolution urge on New Year's Eve. There's that sense of renewal, of rebirth, and the guilty awareness that you ate your own weight in chocolate during the holidays. But most of us don't have a clue how to make a reasonable resolution, which is why most of us fail to keep the ones we make. - Lower Your Bills
This Web site shows you how to get the best rates on long distance, auto insurance, home loans, credit cards and much more.
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