Still, in 2009-10, instructional spending per pupil in those 31 districts dropped nearly 10% compared with what would have been spent had funding levels remained steady, the study said.

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The study shows, however, that the trend has been steady ever since, with no period of leveling off.

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Meanwhile, the overall number of start-ups has "held steady or even edged up since the recession, " according to the study.

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According to a recent Harris Interactive study, 96% of US adults prefer free apps, a trend that holds steady across more affluent demographics.

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The firm said it is also conducting a study to see about increasing the mill throughput by about 25% to continue with steady gold production as grades are expected to decline slightly in the future.

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