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Warnings issued over connecting to public WiFi networks in France
Lack of encryption and risk of connecting to ‘fake networks’ leave users at risk of hacking attempts
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Provence’s santon makers seek geographical protection for historic craft
The small, hand-painted clay figurines are at the heart of traditional French Christmas nativity scenes
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France impacted by EU approval for €3 tax on small parcels from outside the union
Tax could coincide with separate French fees for parcels says Finance Ministry
Bra is treasure-chest
Students develop bra with pockets to keep valuables safe
Nights spent clubbing may have paid off for two former students who have invented the bra of young women clubbers’ and travellers’ dreams... one with secret pockets for valuables.
Adèle Renaud and Paul Chaigne, from Poitiers, had the idea while studying in Lyon as when they went out Adèle had to give Paul her valuables for safe keeping. They have called the design ‘Hide a Moon’ and the bras are available for order via the crowdfunding site Ulule.
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