Early Images of American Indians Found in a Vatican Fresco
Date: 07 May 2013
By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO
Vatican officials say they have found what could be first images of American Indians in a restored fresco by Renaissance artist Pinturicchio that was painted within two years of Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the Americas. Photo (M)y
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Jeweler Is Charged In KPMG Insider Case
Date: 07 May 2013
By PETER LATTMAN
Los Angeles-area jeweler Bryan Shaw is formally charged with making illegal stock trades based on secret information obtained from former KPMG partner Scott I London. (M)
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When Madison Avenue Went Public
Date: 07 May 2013
By MICHAEL J. DE LA MERCED
Advertising column observes that episode of TV show Mad Men, in which show's ad agency weighs going public, provides lesson in ad agency deal-making, circa 1968; recalls that boom of agency stock offerings in 1960s gave way to messy bust. Photo (M)0
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After Years of Battling, Bank of America and MBIA Settle Mortgage Dispute
Date: 07 May 2013
By FLOYD NORRIS
Bank of America and troubled bond insurer MBIA reach $1.7 billion agreement to settle long-running legal dispute over mortgage-backed securities that became troubled when financial crisis blossomed; deal provides lifeline to MBIA, and turns Bank of America from foe to investor and lender to insurer. Photo (M)
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For Buffett, The Past Isn’t Always Prologue
Date: 07 May 2013
By ANDREW ROSS SORKIN
Andrew Ross Sorkin Dealbook column assesses prospects of Warren E Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway in a post-Buffett future; observes that his successor will have to be not just a greater investor and operator, which is difficult enough, but a legendary one that people will rally around; says Berkshire will look more like a conglomerate without Buffett, and is likely to become more challenging for his successor. Photo (M)
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