Wellington tech contractor Drew Broadley unexpectedly incurred a bill of $15,760 in May while using Google BigQuery, a data management and analysis tool within the Google Cloud Platform. He expressed concern about managing his family’s bills due to this financial surprise, despite believing his query—meant to retrieve timestamps for a client’s Google Analytics activity—was carefully constrained. This incident highlights the potential risks and costs associated with cloud-based data services.
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Jaffas discontinued by New Zealand confectionary company RJ’s
Iconic Kiwi treat Jaffas, the orange chocolate balls made by RJ's, have been discontinued due to declining sales, as confirmed by a company representative. Despite their nostalgic appeal for many, the lack of consumer demand has led to their removal from store shelves and the RJ's product page. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Jaffas, a popular Kiwi candy, are going away forever because not enough people are buying them. Want More Context? 🔎
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