Ian Wilson, from Darlington, had drunk most of a three litre box of wine the night before, Durham Crown Court heard.

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Soon enough, Reisman found herself in a world of blandishment and betrayal, of half-truths and machination worthy of Hollywood, as venture capitalists jockeyed for the chance to crown a winner in the latest Internet game (see box, p. 139).

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Another clue might be the box that held the medal, which is made from matchsticks and embossed with an anchor and a crown.

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