Customs and Border Protection, which has developed programs in recent years to speed entry for trusted travelers who undergo prior screening, interviewed more than 25, 000 travelers at U.S. airports in July and August 2012 for its second customer satisfaction survey.

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Apple has traditionally blocked outside browsers from its App Store, but competitor Opera Software recently won entry for its Opera Mini application, pushing Skyfire to speed its pace.

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Meanwhile, the entry into service of Virgin Rail's new high-speed tilting trains on Britain's London-Glasgow line was marred by delays and cancellations: plainly Euston had a problem.

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