Articles written by Nikkee Porcaro

The number of Americans calling themselves Christians has declined drastically over the last two decades as more people identify with nontraditional denominations.

Mar 9, 2009 - Nikkee Porcaro

West Virginia legislator Jeff Eldridge has introduced a bill that calls for a statewide ban on Barbies. But many of his constituents and fellow lawmakers question it.

Mar 5, 2009 - Nikkee Porcaro

Plenty of people have perfectly good items laying around their houses they want to make some cash for. Here are some tips to help get the most potential buyers.

Mar 4, 2009 - Nikkee Porcaro

Potty training a child can be a difficult transition. After three years in diapers, many children are reluctant to halt play to go use a toilet. These tricks can help.

Mar 1, 2009 - Nikkee Porcaro

Humor columnist Celia Rivenbark's latest novel offers some not-so-subtle southern wisdom focused on many areas, including parenting, celebrities and relationships.

Feb 28, 2009 - Nikkee Porcaro

On senior night, the fifth-ranked Maryland Terrapins notched an easy win over ACC foe Boston College. Seniors Coleman and Toliver combined for 59 points in the victory.

Feb 28, 2009 - Nikkee Porcaro

Shin splints affect athletes of all ages and are common among runners and gymnasts. Understanding them and how to treat them can improve the quality of your workout.

Feb 26, 2009 - Nikkee Porcaro

As the last few months of winter wane, spring is in everyone's minds. Garden expert P. Allen Smith demonstrates some easy ways to bring a spring garden inside.

Feb 21, 2009 - Nikkee Porcaro

The mortgage crisis and sagging employment are causing foreclosures at a record rate. This is forcing some adult children to move back home with their parents for good.

Feb 21, 2009 - Nikkee Porcaro

It's the time of year when high schoolers stress about the dreaded standardized tests most colleges require. But is one test right for all students?

Feb 14, 2009 - Nikkee Porcaro

Slumdog Millionaire's success is now causing critics to charge it should be doing more for the children who helped it flourish. What does the movie owe its actors?

Jan 31, 2009 - Nikkee Porcaro

Evanovich fans will rejoice at the new Stephanie Plum novel, one of the few books about the hapless bounty hunter that goes between the numbers of her popular series.

Jan 24, 2009 - Nikkee Porcaro

'Economy' is the word on everyone's lips, and it's a sad reality that it's affecting the holiday season. But gift-giving doesn't have to be expensive to be meaningful.

Dec 17, 2008 - Nikkee Porcaro