TASK DEFINITION: Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
PROBLEM: As a former subscriber/donor/current donor/current subscriber, you know it takes a good deal of money to bring these stories to you. We recoup 58% of that money on ticket sales, leaving 32% to be garnered from donations and gifts from friends such as yourself.

SOLUTION: As a former subscriber you know it takes a good deal of money to bring these stories to you. We recoup 58% of that money on ticket sales, leaving 32% to be garnered from other things.

PROBLEM: FIXED COST - A cost that does not vary in the short term with the volume of activity. Fixed cost information is useful for cost savings by adjusting existing capacity, or by eliminating idle facilities.

SOLUTION: FIXED COST- Cost that doesn't vary short term with volume of activity. fixed cost information is useful for savings by adjusting existing capacity.

PROBLEM: 3. " 'More than anything else, Silicon Valley is on the 50-yard-line of the political spectrum,' Mr. Randlett of Technet said."

SOLUTION:
'More than anything, Silicon Valley is in the middle of the spectrum,' Mr. Randlett said."