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DATE INDEX | WHAT HAPPENED ON AUGUST 13, 2012

BUSINESS

Maryland farmers try beer production By Mary Gail Hare, The Baltimore Sun

Ravens safety Pollard launches app based on card game By Chris Korman, The Baltimore Sun

Agreement between Sinclair, Dish Network set to expire By Lorraine Mirabella, The Baltimore Sun

What Michael Phelps can learn from Cal Ripken's example By Chris Korman

ENTERTAINMENT

Indie film with Susan Sarandon set to film in Ocean City in September By David Zurawik | The Baltimore Sun

Ex-Senator Theatre owner jailed, accused of harassment, trespassing By Jill Rosen and Justin Fenton, The Baltimore Sun

'Weeds' recap, season 8 episode 7 By Sam Hiaasen

Jack White, Skrillex, Nas to headline Virgin Mobile FreeFest 2012 at Merriweather By Wesley Case, The Baltimore Sun

Planes Mistaken for Stars reunion show in D.C. proves band has plenty to still offer By Jake Fewster | Midnight Sun contributor

'Breaking Bad' recap: Episode 5, 'Dead Freight' By Wesley Case, The Baltimore Sun

Anthony Bourdain returns to the Hippodrome on Nov. 17 By Richard Gorelick | The Baltimore Sun

We've sorted out the Baltimore County Restaurant Week offers for you By Richard Gorelick | The Baltimore Sun

Forget debate moderating; what Bob Schieffer really wants is a battle of the bands By David Zurawik | The Baltimore Sun

FEATURES

Engaged: Emily Farbman and Ross Taylor By Sloane Brown, Special to The Baltimore Sun

Survey finds flaws in Maryland storm-water database Tim Wheeler

Thinking out of the box for bridesmaids' gifts By Megan Isennock, Special to The Baltimore Sun

Forbes: James Patterson highest-earning author By Dave Rosenthal

Two kids later, the cats just don't know what to do By Sarah Kickler Kelber | The Baltimore Sun

Calvert Cliffs nuclear reactor shut down By Timothy B. Wheeler, The Baltimore Sun

NEWS

Maryland sees a future in drones By Matthew Hay Brown, The Baltimore Sun

Balto. Co. pet cemetery poses challenge for neighbors, officials By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun

Police take rare step in search for Mid-Town shooting suspects By Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun

Pratt responds to audit questions By Joan Pratt

Trial postponed for city man charged in death of North Carolina teen By Tricia Bishop

The false promise of dementia drugs By Cheryl Phillips

In Circuit Court, Baltimore's family friendliness falls flat By Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson

City council approves bill requiring more audits By Luke Broadwater and Julie Scharper, The Baltimore Sun

House panel would guarantee higher tax break for casino owners by Annie Linskey

Man, 20, charged in fatal beating of 42-year-old man in Northwest Baltimore By Justin Fenton, The Baltimore Sun

Obama, Romney miss the elephant in the room By Charles Campbell

Parkway Theatre considered for landmark designation By Edward Gunts, The Baltimore Sun

Monday forecast: Mostly sunny, high near 92 The Baltimore Sun

With Ryan, Romney can win -- and restore America By Cal Thomas

Light Street section projected to reopen by Aug. 20 By Edward Gunts, The Baltimore Sun

Annapolis man charged in triple stabbing By Mary Gail Hare, The Baltimore Sun

Delegate ends one-man special session boycott By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun

Comptroller: Audits bill would require duplicate work, wasteful spending By Luke Broadwater | The Baltimore Sun

BGE customers to air derecho outage concerns this week By Scott Dance

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

Bratton: Next Baltimore chief must be on same page with mayor By Justin Fenton, The Baltimore Sun

House panel OKs narrow version of pit bull bill By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun

El Nino likelihood rising, signaling chance for snowy winter By Scott Dance

School system agrees to settlement with two employees By Liz Bowie | The Baltimore Sun

Residents voice frustrations over BGE response to derecho By Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun

Romney was right about culture and prosperity By Jonah Goldberg

Slain Randallstown teen's family continues to rally for murder charges By Jessica Anderson, The Baltimore Sun

Balto. Co. workers to contribute more to health care premiums in 2015 By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun

Helen Gurley Brown gave women permission to succeed in the office and the bedroom Susan Reimer

Joke of the week: "Grocery Shopping" By John E. McIntyre | The Baltimore Sun

Dr. Rose C. Kurz By Frederick N. Rasmussen, The Baltimore Sun

Ryan, Romney embrace a hyper-individualistic view of America's past and future By Michael Reisch

'The Sex Lady' offers lessons for parents Susan Reimer

Police investigate suspicious death in Pasadena By Mary Gail Hare, The Baltimore Sun

Deirdre Diane "Dee" Huddles, businesswoman By Frederick N. Rasmussen, The Baltimore Sun

House panel approves gambling bill; debate could come today By Annie Linskey, The Baltimore Sun

Structure found in Md. may be linked to man who inspired 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' By Scott Dance, The Baltimore Sun

How The Sun researched its latest water bills story By Luke Broadwater | The Baltimore Sun

Baltimore should say no to a 2024 Olympics bid By Pat Garofalo

SPORTS

Ravens undrafted rookie Omar Brown gets extra push from his brothers By Edward Lee, The Baltimore Sun

Parkton's Stettinius finishes 28th in final pentathlon event By Jean Marbella, The Baltimore Sun

Too much time dedicated to Triple H, Brock Lesnar By Adam Testa

Preston: Terrence Cody picks up endurance and confidence in third year Mike Preston

Add Royals to list of those caught up in Manny-mania By Eduardo A. Encina | The Baltimore Sun

Highlights from Ravens practice on Monday By Jeff Zrebiec

Arthur Jones easing back into competition By Edward Lee

Orioles acquire left-handed reliever J.C. Romero from Indians By Eduardo A. Encina | The Baltimore Sun

OT Reid practices for first time in training camp By Jeff Zrebiec

Ripken World Series: Harford loses to Fla. in pool play; Upper Montgomery wins The Aegis

Real test is yet to come for Orioles' Manny Machado By Eduardo A. Encina, The Baltimore Sun

What they're saying about the Orioles Kevin Cowherd

Danny Gorrer not stressing out about his place on depth chart By Edward Lee

Orioles rookie Manny Machado named AL co-Player of the Week By Eduardo A. Encina | The Baltimore Sun

Bryan Hall doesn't want to return to practice squad By Edward Lee

Ravens and John Harbaugh seek to expand fanbase By Edward Lee