Their automated system replicates the functions normally performed by customs and immigration officials, and uses biometric face recognition and ePassport RFID registration to process trusted travelers much more rapidly and efficiently than standing in line to be personally checked, especially during peak travel times.

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John McCain came nine percentage points behind in second place, proving again that the opinion polls are not to be trusted in the fluid early stages of the election process.

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Microsoft said that to make its plan work itwould need four steps, including defining a health computer, creating a trusted system for health certificates and finding a way for ISPs to process and act on them.

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Mr Blair simply judged that Mr Mandelson could be better trusted to make the precise calculations needed at that time to consolidate the peace process.

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But U.S. citizens can also join by applying for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Global Entry program -- a "trusted traveler" scheme in which individuals sign up to be vetted in order to expedite the customs process on arrival into the country from abroad.

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