Learn More: As Seen On NBC 7/39 February 2004
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.
FEBRUARY 2004
- World Golf Championships
The world will be watching this weekend when the best players in golf descend on Carlsbad. - Hot-Flash Treatment
A Chinese herbal therapy is being used as a treatment for hot flashes as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy. - Padres Tickets
Opening Day tickets are available at Padres.com or by calling (877) FRIARTIX.
- Padres Tickets
Opening Day tickets are available at Padres.com or by calling (877) FRIARTIX. - The Commuter Test
Find out if there is a faster way to get to work on four of San Diego's busiest commutes.
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VOTE: Are You Staying Away From The Markets Involved In The Grocery Stike? -
VOTE: Will You Shop At Them When The Strike Ends? - Big-Ticket Bargains
Find out how to save money on cameras, computers and other big-ticket items.
- Meat Recall
Richwood Meat Company is recalling 90,000 pounds of ground beef due to possible E. coli contamination. - Stress-Fighting Foods
Find out how to decrease stress levels by taming your diet.
- Spanish-Language Classes For Nurses
A class for nurses to learn practical conversations, essential vocabulary, common medical expressions, and cultural insights to enable them to communicate effectively with Latino patients. - Tongue Splitting
Find out why tongue-splitting is taking body art to new, dangerous levels.
- Protecting Children Online
- Law-enforcement officials recommend the following Web sites:
- MissingKids.org
- San Diego County district attorney's Web site
- Scallop Cevice With Orange Crisps
This light and healthy springtime recipe is by Matthew Zappoli of La Jolla's Fresh Seafood Restaurant & Bar.
- Free Makeup
Find out how a lawsuit filed in California could spark a stampede at cosmetic counters as customers line up for free makeup. - Accused Pimp Fugitives
Police want help locating two men who have been accused of pandering. Call the San Diego Vice Department at (619) 531-2452. - Albert Heppner Memorial
The memorial service for U.S. race walker Albert Heppner will be held Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. at:
Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary
4300 Imperial Ave.
San Diego
Following Jewish custom, the family has asked that there be no gifts of flowers. Those wishing to make a donation can contact one of three memorial funds:
The Jewish National Foundation
(800) 542-8733
The Al Heppner Memorial Fund at the U.S. Olympic Training Center
(619) 656-1500
2800 Olympic Parkway
Chula Vista, CA 91915
The Al Heppner Scholarship Fund (after March 1) North American Racewalking Institute Before March 1: (781) 934-6319. After March 1: (626) 441-5459.
1203 S. Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91105-3345 - Auto Financing
PeopleFirst.com is America's largest online vehicle lender.
- Burglary Zones
Police Release New Neighborhood Crime Totals. - "The Apprentice 2"
Want to apply to be on the next season of "The Apprentice"? - The Cancer Navigator
The Cancer Navigator is the nation's first comprehensive clearinghouse of cancer information and services. - The Drug Price Test
Are you paying too much for prescription drugs?
- The Drug Price Test
Are you paying too much for prescription drugs? - Olympic Torch
Four U.S. cities will host the Athens 2004 Olympic Torch Relay this summer -- you can nominate someone to carry the Olympic flame. - "Unlocking" Your Cell Phone
Find out how to take your cell phone with you when you change carriers.
- Do-Not Call Registry
Learn more about Tuesday's court ruling and your rights. - Center City Development Corporation
Four Web-based cameras enable Internet users to view San Diego scenery from their homes and offices.
- Easy Turf: Synthetic Lawns and Putting Greens
Find out how easy it is to install and use synthetic lawns. - Science Central News
How much fear is too much? Researchers say living in fear can have deadly consequences. - Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Sharp Grossmont Hospital is the largest and most comprehensive health care facility in East San Diego County.
- Chateaubriand and Lobster Tail
This dish, which serves two, should be served with seasonal baby vegetables and potato pave with a choice of perigordine sauce.
- Handyman Nightmare
Learn why hiring unlicensed handymen can lead to nightmares.
- The Chase Stopper
Learn how one man's invention may mean police no longer have to chase down suspects. - American Bar Association Financial Advice
The American Bar Association has some helpful information for consumers facing financial problems. - Pilates Method Alliance
Make sure your Pilates instructor is qualified and certified. - Petco Park
The Padres Web site has more information about getting to Petco Park.
- Gas Price Zones
Learn why high gas prices do not necessarily mean the consumer has to suffer. - Binational Emergency Medical Care Committee
BEMCC is the primary contact when emergency transportation is required across the U.S. San Ysidro, Otay Mesa, Tecate and Calexico Port of entries. - Buick Invitational Tee Times
The tee times for Feb. 12-13 listed on the PGA Tour's site are for information purposes only. The official groupings and starting times are posted at the tournament site. - National Military Family Association
Find out more about the NMFA, which will be celebrating its 35th anniversary in May, and how to made a donation. - "Women Who Steal"
Tickets are still available for the 21st-century comedy that is "so loaded with wit and wisdom that it will make youl laugh so hard it hurts!"
- The Low-Carb Test
Should you really be trading all those carbs in for fat? Get the lowdown on low carbs.
- Las Vegas High Rollers
Learn what tricks the casinos rely on to get the high rollers -- and the average joe -- to go back to Vegas. - Building Industry Association of San Diego
The builder's association has a wealth of free resources available when San Diegans are ready to rebuild. Visit the Web site or call (858) 450-1221. - Bad Date Theater
An anti-Valentine's Day salute featuring one-act comedies of relationships gone bad. - American Speech Language Hearing Association
Take a pre-screening hearing test to determine whether you need additional testing.
- XPrize
Learn more about the $10 million prize intended to jump-start the space-tourism industry
- Mexican Chocolate Fondue and S’Mores on a Spoon
This perfect Valentine's Day recipe from Jeff Rossman of Terra Restaurant and Bar serves four to six.
- San Diego Sex Slaves
Young girls, many of them teenagers, come to this country hoping for a new life. Some of them, however, end up as sex slaves in San Diego, held against their will in outdoor brothels. - National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Learn more about how to keep your children safe. - Go Red For Women
The American Heart Association is trying to get the word out about the risk that heart disease poses to women. Find out about Friday's "Go Red For Women" event. - San Diego Jewish Film Festival
The 14th annual festival kicked off on Feb. 5 and runs through Feb. 15. - Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition
A nonprofit agency that helps support the human rights of women and children forced into labor and sexual exploitation. - U.S. Department of State
The U.S. Department of State Office monitors and combats trafficking in persons. Learn about laws passed to protect women and children from illegal trafficking. - San Diego Better Business Bureau
The nonprofit San Diego Better Business Bureau provides the largest free service of its kind to San Diego.
- San Diego Car-Theft Zones
Do you live in a car-theft zone? Find out in a special report. - National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Learn more about how to keep your children safe. - Transferring Film To DVD
Find out how to archive your old 8mm, Super8 film and video to DVD. - Frog Watchers
Frogwatch USA, a long-term frog- and toad-monitoring program managed by the National Wildlife Federation in partnership with the United States Geological Survey, collects information about frog and toad populations in the United States.
- GH Institute Tests: Home Office Products
Read the complete Good Housekeeping report. - GroupLoop: Teen Cancer Website
An online community offering support groups and valuable resources for teens with cancer.
- Up-to-the-Minute Election Results
Get the latest election numbers on the up-to-the-minute results page - Photocharity
Proceeds from the sale of signed music memorabilia available by silent auction will go to charity.
- Go Red For Women
The American Heart Association is trying to get the word out about the risk that heart disease poses to women. Find out about Friday's "Go Red For Women" event. - Spy Killer
A software company says it has a free program to protect computer users from spyware.
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