Although Calaceto declined to disclose how much Chase invested in its PKI, he says the costs have decreased dramatically since the bank started researching secure signatures in 1996.

CNN: Technology - E-Signature Act may drive demand for authentication technology

And thanks to work out of Georgia Tech, tactile sensitivity for robotics, more secure e-signatures and general human-machine interaction is about to get a great 'ol boost.

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Despite Mr Sarkozy's tough talk on crime and immigration, the far-right Jean-Marie Le Pen remains a threat (although he has yet to secure the 500 signatures needed to appear on the ballot paper).

ECONOMIST: French politics

Mr Spratt has organised a petition at the prison gates and is attempting to secure 20, 000 signatures before taking the campaign to Stormont.

BBC: Magilligan Prison