Walker sold his network security company to Network Associates, and is now looking to play angel.

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If CFi goes well, it could augment or even replace the role these companies are currently dependent on angel investment to play.

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Both surged through the field - Mickelson equalling a tournament record with a score of 30 over the first nine - but neither could force their way into a play-off won by Argentina's Angel Cabrera.

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