At that point the population could start a slower decline until it's down to about two million.

That represented a far slower decline than in 2003, when 333,000 jobs were lost, and 2002, when employment in the technology business dropped 612,000.

On average, land was worth 6.2 percent less in 2000 than in 1999, a slightly slower decline than the prior year's 7 percent.

However, participants with greater cortisol levels showed signs of slower decline.

Eating fish two or more times a week was linked to a 13 percent slower decline, the study found.

Uzu was visible on the iTunes front page in the top 10 paid app slot for several days, leading to a slower decline.

The total fell 1.5 percent from 1992, a slower decline than in previous years.

Often a bubble will end in a panic, and recover before beginning a slower decline.

Enrollment decreased by one percent, a slower decline than prior years.

The panel said Social Security was wrong to assume a slower decline in mortality rates among the elderly in the next 75 years.