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DATE INDEX | WHAT HAPPENED ON APRIL 09, 2012

NEWS

The real genius of Apple: Tax avoidance By Scott Klinger

Thinking bigger about the snakehead Dan Rodricks

Probe of state's veterinarians began with simple question By Yvonne Wenger, The Baltimore Sun

No charges for Orioles' Opening Day field jumper By Justin Fenton, The Baltimore Sun

Dance will be guest teaching in middle and high school classrooms By Liz Bowie

Two fatally shot in city Sunday evening By Scott Dance, The Baltimore Sun

General Assembly increases flush tax, sends to O'Malley by Annie Linskey

Mega Millions winner claims prize By Matthew Hay Brown and Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun

Blank check for the military will send America the way of the Soviet Union By Jeff Blum

Nixon went to China — and Maryland followed By Rennie A. Silva

Howard Co. residents overcharged for propane service By Jessica Anderson, The Baltimore Sun

Obama energy policy: The 'all-of-the-above' lie By Jonah Goldberg

Bad loan gave 1st Mariner a stake in Cecil Bancorp By Gus G. Sentementes, The Baltimore Sun

Monday forecast: Mid-60s, with gusty winds By Scott Dance

No talks happening as Assembly deadline nears By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun

House-Senate conference meets, but still at odds by Annie Linskey

Budget conferees meet, butt heads, break up By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun

Miller lashes out at House as standoff lingers By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun

House panel floating new gambling bill by Annie Linskey

In a word: desiccated By John E. McIntyre | The Baltimore Sun

Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Monday The Baltimore Sun

Septics bill gets final OK By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun

City delegation gets what it asked for in exchange for gambling bill by Annie Linskey

Your joke of the week: "Walking the dogs" By John E. McIntyre | The Baltimore Sun

City House delegation sets conditions for casino votes By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun

SRB, Busch address city delegation by Annie Linskey

House asks tough questions during gambling hearing by Annie Linskey

House Ways and Means passes a gambling bill by Annie Linskey

Budget standoff continues at midday By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun

Ethics, public-private partnership bills progress By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun

Convention center money for Baltimore stripped from capital budget by Annie Linskey

Baltimore City works haltingly to explain property tax credit errors By Scott Calvert, The Baltimore Sun

Baltimore beating video: Police, prosecutors still investigating By Justin Fenton, The Baltimore Sun

Literacy garden promises bounty of food and books By Mary Gail Hare, The Baltimore Sun

Maryland Severe Storms Awareness Week under way By Scott Dance

Keep your friends close, your enemies on a list Susan Reimer

Shirley M. Boyer, real estate investor By Frederick N. Rasmussen, The Baltimore Sun

Prosecutors drop sexual abuse charges against City College staff member By Scott Dance, The Baltimore Sun

Traffic: Overturned tanker on I-695 at I-70 The Baltimore Sun

Maryland threatens the sanctity of divorce By Ralph E. Shaffer

Police officer kills self after traffic stop, chase By Matthew Hay Brown, The Baltimore Sun

Annapolis man arrested in string of hit-and-runs By Scott Dance, The Baltimore Sun

Man pleads guilty in death of Middle River girlfriend By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun

ENTERTAINMENT

Camden Yards diary: 10 bucks buys you a lot of ballpark By Richard Gorelick | The Baltimore Sun

Elizabeth Catlett blended art, social goals By Mary Carole McCauley | Baltimore Sun reporter

'Mad Men' recap: 'Mystery Date' By Jordan Bartel

'Dancing With the Stars' recap: Week 4 performances By Amy Watts

Monday Meltdown: PAX East edition By Dave Gilmore

Raise your glass: Cuda Punch, Barracudas By Evan Siple

'The Amazing Race' recap: Episode 7, 'I Didn't Make Her Cry' By Janell Sutherland

Like/Dislike: Megan Turlington, Iced Gems baker By Vivienne Machi

April 9-15 in nightlife: The Ting Tings, Raekwon, Hot Chelle Rae and more By Wesley Case, The Baltimore Sun

Olbermann v. Gore: Either way, Keith's a loser By David Zurawik | The Baltimote Sun

FEATURES

Lawmakers differ over lead poisoning bill Tim Wheeler

Senate gives storm-water bill preliminary nod Tim Wheeler

Protect your pet's health By Krishana Davis | The Baltimore Sun

Confessions of a Scary Mommy By Dave Rosenthal

Offshore wind protesters arrested Tim Wheeler

Flush fee hike, septic limits adopted Tim Wheeler

Lawmakers enact lead poisoning bill Tim Wheeler

With offshore wind gone, Assembly pushes energy from manure Tim Wheeler

SPORTS

High school coach talks about Mychal Parker's transfer By Jonas Shaffer | The Baltimore Sun

Former Aberdeen guard Devon Branch commits to Oregon By Matt Bracken | The Baltimore Sun

Brock Lesnar, John Cena bring the pain on WWE Raw By Adam Testa

Trading short stick for long pole yields success for Maryland's B.Cooper By Edward Lee

Numbers don't lie: Ravens' Webb already an elite cornerback By Matt Vensel | The Baltimore Sun

Dutrow's possible 10-year ban viewed as positive by much of horse racing industry By Sandra McKee, The Baltimore Sun

Mychal Parker transferring from Maryland By Jonas Shaffer | The Baltimore Sun

For second straight game, Navy's offense sputters in second half By Edward Lee

UMBC responds positively in Saturday's win vs. Vermont By Edward Lee

Fatigue an issue for Towson in Saturday's loss to Massachusetts By Edward Lee

Could Hammel's debut be just the 'tip of the iceberg?' By Eduardo A. Encina | The Baltimore Sun

Washington relied on calm in face of storm By Edward Lee

Gregg says he's up for whatever role Orioles need him in By Peter Schmuck, The Baltimore Sun

Return from injury includes role change for Stevenson's Reid By Edward Lee