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Apple Music Streaming Huge Hit
Via USA Today –
One month after unveiling its new streaming music service, Apple has locked in 11 million trial members, company executives tell USA TODAY.
“We’re thrilled with the numbers so far,” says Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet software and services, adding that of that sum 2 million have opted for the more lucrative family plan at $14.99 a month for up to six people.
Apple Music, which launched June 30, costs $9.99 a month for individual access to 30 million songs as well as human-curation playlists and a live radio station. There is an initial free-trial period of three months. Assuming all the trial memberships are converted into paying customers come October, Apple would already boast half the paid memberships of reigning streaming champ Spotify, which launched nearly a decade ago.
Percent of People Who Listen To The Radio
The folks over at Priceonomics.com did a lengthy research article on what Americans listen to on the radio these days.
Clean Energy Just Got Dirty
The Environmental Movement gets confusing to follow sometimes. Here is an example
Food Alert: Over Half of Indiana Has Crop Damage
Via Indiana Economic Digest –
Gov. Mike Pence and Sen. Joe Donnelly are seeking a disaster declaration to help farmers whose crops have been damaged from the summer’s high rain levels.
In 50 counties, reported crop damage and losses have met or exceeded 30 percent of a crop, and three counties have experienced a significant number of damages and losses to multiple crops, according to a news release. Under a disaster designation, low-interest emergency loans will be made available to all producers suffering losses in that county, as well as in counties contiguous to a disaster-designated county.
The National Weather Service reports rains set a statewide June rainfall record with a state average of 8.99 inches. The previous record was 8.13 inches set in June 1958.
Electricity U.S. Will Lose Under Obama’s Clean Power Plan
What NFL Players Get Paid During Training Camp
NFL training camps are in full swing. But that doesn’t necessarily mean players are making hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Student Loan Debt Jumps For Millennials
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In a lengthy write up by the NY Times reporting why Millennials
U.S. Postal Prices in the 1860’s
Visited a historical settlement site today and found this economic posting for the post office.
U.S. Heroin Users Drive Afghanistan’s Downfall
Running this blog and my career choice, I’ve gained numerous law enforcement sources who I value in obtaining up to the minute information with what is happening on the ground. Continue reading →
Hoosier Econ 