Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.

Let me give you an example: Except for this small vocal minority, we have just not gotten a lot of groundswell against this from members, " says APA president Philip G. Zimbardo of Stanford University.
The answer to this example can be: "Except for this small vocal minority, we have not gotten a lot of groundswell against this," says APA president Zimbardo.
Here is why: Both texts convey the same meaning that they have not gotten much groundswell against this except for small minority.

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While making light of the difference a day - - or another decade - - makes, Child intends to enjoy her birthday thoroughly. First, there will be all the public observances, including a sold - out dinner Thursday at San Francisco's tony Fifth Floor restaurant, which - - like dinners that night at 19 other venues across the country - - will benefit the scholarship fund of the International Association of Culinary Professionals ( which Child co-founded ).
Answer:
Child intends to enjoy her birthday fully while making light of the difference a day or decade makes. Public observances and a sold-out dinner at tony's Fifth Floor restaurant to benefit the scholarship fund of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (which Child co-founded.)