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We are looking for Illustrators to assist our lead illustrator / animator in creating scenes and assets for our Youtube videos. We aren't looking for someone to storyboard the whole animation - you will be working on individual scenes. Must be able to work in the style attached to be consistent with our current Illustrator and deliver work in Adobe
We are looking for experienced After Effects animators to assist our team animating scenes for our YouTube videos. This job is not for creating the whole video - You will be assisting the lead animator by working on specific scenes and will need to have good communication skills. We are looking for individual freelancers with good animation skills
I am a creative art enthusiast looking for a creative 3D animator to collaborate with on a creative project. I want it to be like somewhat of a story that follow a journey. I am currently working on the plot and script. I do not have a current budget in place yet as the storyline is still in the working. But the project explores music, art, and spir...
My name is Tanisha and I am a Video Acquisition Editor with Packt. I'd like to discuss a video authoring proposal on Unity with you. I'd be honored if you could accept my invite. If you'd like to discuss this further, let me know. And of course if you have any other feedback or ideas, I'm all ears. Regards, Tanisha
I am an independent filmmaker currently looking for an animator who can mix animation with live action for a new film. Once we are connected I will be happy to share the script. Thank you. (PS Please message me if you are located in New York-- I am hoping to find someone in the NYC area.)
Hello, I need an Open mind 3d animator that animates all projects for me. I have ready 3d rigged character. I am looking forward to your offers.
we need a animator to create an animation for round about 40 - 45 seconds. Its a micro project.
Alamiy Creations Opc Pvt. Ltd. is a leading E- commerce fashion studio. We need character designer, animator, and someone who is handy with adobe illustrator. If interested, contact us on (Removed by Freelancer.com Admin) for further information
60 second product animation. Woods, metals and precious stones. Jewellery related.
I am want animator to work on company logo
I build websites and digital content. I need an animator to simulate a new warehouse walk through.
I am starting an e-commerce portal, and to start off the marketing, I would like an expert to make an animated explainer video, explaining the concept and working of my project! The video won't be more than a minute.
Short 5 second animation needed, glow effects, 2D, art styles depicted in files
We are working on a 3D model animation project and we are looking for a professional 3D Rigger/Animator to work on it. Briefly, the project is about a 3D fitness model shown inside a mobile application and the user can tap on any part of its body to show the exercises needed for this part. A preview of our 3D model is attached. Also, a video attached
Need an animator for our product.
A 3D animated video of 50 sec of a human skeleton. The cycle of the video can be describe such as- A disease develops on an organ, the infection has to shown on the body and how the medicine will cure the disease. There may be voice over as well.
We are an Japanese Energy Broker working in the commercial space. We have an online portal that has been revamped. We are searching for an animator to help us create an exciting fast paced video to introduce the new look, feel and features of our portal. We envision this video to be no longer than 1 minute and will not require any voice over. This will
I have a 3d model already that I need to be rigged first then would like to make a series of animations to use on the projection/led walls at live concerts. To ensure quality I would like to start with a simple 30 second animation and then move on from there for up to a few minutes of footage. I will also be needing a 2d animator to be creating simple
Need an animator to create swimming exercise videos. Please see ppt attached. I will provides images or sketches of the exercise animations required. There are approx 200 exercises to animate over 2 months. Need a quote for 200 animations (and a cost per exercise animation video created) Here are some animation designs/styles that I like: https://www
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we need freelance 2D animator. we will give you details in private message.
Hello we are looking freelancer 2d animator who's is expert in adobe after effect animation custom story board. we have daily basis animation projects for the guy who work in budget price.
Hi, I am looking for a visual artist / graphic designer who can help me create cute characters like POKEMONS and PLANT NANNY for my project. Thank you.
Hello everyone i need a very urgent logo animation modifications done, guaranteed job i have a source file need background removed along with a small change please bid only if you''re professional adobe after effects animator my budget is 30 to 40 dollars only it's less than an hour job
I am looking for an animator & filmmaker to bring a short 7-page script of mine to life. Quality of the animation isn't essential but it must convey humour and be clean. I will provide all voice acting files.
Hi, We have many animation projects, and the latest one is a Spiritual Cartoon TV Series. We have a lot of work for Animators who can animate EXACTLY like this hand drawn reference video: [login to view URL] a. The Animations need to be pencil drawn. b. High Quality as seen in the reference video. c. Voice over will be done
Hi, I'm a video animator and make visuals. I need someone who can help me to give me info/setup visuals audio synced on a beamer.
Our organization is launching a 2019 rebrand and need a 3D animation done, we have a 2D version of it that needs to be revised and put into 3D, also including better details and effects/sfx as well. The 2D version we have now is on Adobe After Effects.
Hi guys, I am a freelancer here and I need help with voiceover for my work as an animator. I need a deep voice over voiceover for 90 seconds for an explainer video. I require 3-5 updates if required. Thanks
I need to hire an experienced talented animator for an idea I'm working on for a youtube kids channel.
...create an ongoing series of Music Videos for children. The idea is to have animations that very young children can enjoy and get entertainment from, and the parents will be able to tolerate the music. No cheesy children's music, these are jams that will resonate with both adults and babies. The first is for a song called "Keep It Moving". I will post
1. Create graphics for casual games. 2. Create unique character for Games 3. Strong grip in vector graphic 4. Level design 5. Screen and button design We are looking for 2D Animator with above skills. We are developing Casual Mobile games for all age users.
I need an animator for a creative animation video. More details in chat thank you
Hello, We are starting a series of TV Animated cartoons and would like to work with an animator team for the long term. Reference Video for Animation Style: [login to view URL] Best Regards, Vinay
Note: If you are not a pro animator and can't make SVG and Gif Animations don't waste my time Hi There, We want a 3d animation something like you see here in www.boldking.com. OUR PRODUCT IS FLOWERS There are two Animations: Animation 1: in first animation we need to show what makes us different and why should you buy it we will highlight two things
Full disclosure: This is (will be) also posted on other freelance sites. My company is entering the commercialization phase for our software platform used in Financial Tech. We are a startup, but a mature one. We are looking for a 3D Animation Graphic Designer to take on the creation of a 15-second video intro which we will prefix to our product
I am student who is looking for a 2D animator for a short film. I wanted it to be ready before March.
Requirement: - • Character Animation – • Lip Synching – •2D Animation – • ...• Character Animation – • Lip Synching – •2D Animation – • Land Scape creation – • Artist should need to understand Storyboard correctly – . should have Flash knowledge and how to create MP4 video -- 2D animation Skills an...
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I am looking for a simple line animation that describes and underscores a 70# audio track (attached). I see the linework grey/balck on a white background and preferably one single and continuous line that morphs from one image to the next (NOTE: currently 2 x blank frames). I have attached a very rough draft - with accompanying MP4 final of end animation
Searching for model maker and animator who understands 3D printing and who can: 1. Use the provided 3D rigged Blender model of a man and animate him running. Make a 32 frame loop of man running(See GIF) 2-Add hair to the model and create two outfits for the man. Clark kent and Superman. Keep in mind that Supermans cape must have a thickness to it so
want a video that would introduce the product for investment purposes.
Finbox is a FinTech start-up. We build multiple products in the digital lending space. We are looking for an animator who can work on After Effects and Sketch to create a fully animated Product Video. We will provide the script and some of the storyboarding.
We are looking for a 3D modeller who is exceptionally good at creating and editing detailed 3D models. Experience with heritage models and/or sculptures is preferred.
...the left. In between, a mixture of zombies and skeletons. In the middle, there is a zombie general in full diamond amour. Get good establishing shots of this, a quick pan would do. Elf pulls out a stone Zanbato. Bacon pulls out 2 diamond swords. Elf drinks a potion. Both rush to the general, killing everything in their way. Once there are 5 zombies in
Im looking out for Animator/illustrator on contract basis who are good in working on adobe flash and character sketching with 3-5 years of experience.
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Looking for an Vyond Animator to recreate a short video that showcases our teaching methods. We already have a script with visual cues and old video, which can be used as reference. Video length should be around 2 minutes. Our deadline is January 20th. Old video: [login to view URL]
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I'm also curious if this was recorded. I'd really have liked to sat in at the webcast.
If this is recorded can any buddy provide us the link to download?
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We developed this session to honor the great tradition of science and scientific inquiry, as exemplified by Galileo when, 400 years ago this year, he first pointed his telescope at the Earth's moon and at the moons of Jupiter, analyzed his findings, and subsequently challenged the orthodoxy of a geocentric universe. Our proposed session was accepted by the AGU.

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Just how many types of stories are there, you ask? The answer is, as usual, it depends who you ask. Various storytelling aficionados categorize stories in different ways, and there are no hard and fast rules.
These are overviews of each (read the full article for more details and prompts to help you come up with each type of story):
1. Introducing me
2. Conveying values
3. Teaching
4. Jumpstarting action
5. Inspiring
Here's the link to the full article: http://www.internal-monologue.com/2012/07/careful-around-campfire-five-types-of.html ;
These 5 broad categories and the examples shared in each are really good and will build a good foundation for leadership storytelling. According to Paul Smith in his forthcoming book on leadership storytelling "Lead With A Story" (August 20112), there are actually 21 different categories/applications for leaders to know about and use.
But this article brings clarity to the topic and will definitely get you started!
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The Lady Bisons trailed 26-24 at the half. Guard Jenna Bartsokas scored 11 of her points in the first half but only managed two more points in the final 20 minutes.
At the 11:05 mark of the first half the Lady Bisons led by 11 points, 16-5, on a jumper by Bartsokas.
From 10:57 to 6:12 South Alabama outscored the Lady Bisons 18-2. South Alabama took the lead at 19-18 during that run and never trailed again.
In the second half the Lady Bisons trailed 38-32 on a jump shot by O'Neisha Smith with 10:35 on the clock.
South Alabama then went on a 9-1 run to build a 14-point lead, 47-33 with 7:22 left to play.
Leading 51-40 with 6:07 remaining South Alabama closed out the game with an 18-1 run.
Forward Hannah Phillips' 3-point shot with 6:07 left was the last field goal for the Lady Bisons in the game. Center Brittany Duerk added a free throw with 31 seconds to go.
Forward Valerie Bronson led the Lady Bisons with seven rebounds. Taylor Ammons pulled down a game-high 14 rebounds as South Alabama held a 48-37 advantage on the boards.
Lauren Walker came off the bench for South Alabama to score 21 points, 18 on 3-pointers, in 23 minutes. Sarda Peterson added 16.
South Alabama, a member of the Sun Belt Conference, is 8-4 for the season. It was their fifth straight win. The Lady Bisons are 5-5.
The Lady Bisons return to action on New Year's Day when they visit Miami in the final non-conference game of the regular season. They put their 2-0 Atlantic Sun Conference record on the line at Stetson in Deland, Fla., Jan. 3 in the first conference road game of the season.


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As many serious analysts, Apple, and Steve Jobs himself have pointed out, Apple has a very deep bench and a long product pipeline. It has attracted great scientists, engineers, designers, and business people. Even its innovation pipeline is innovative: the App store will bring innovation to Apple doorstep for years to come. For all these reasons, Apple seems prepared for business with Steve Jobs as a "mere" Chairman of the Board now and without Steve Jobs in the future.
All protestations aside, the character of Apple will change. Gradually. It could be for the better. Odds are it will be for the worse. In fact, we have seen such a movie before. I remember unwrapping my first programmable calculator in the seventies. It was an HP 45C. You had to feel the perfection of the buttons. The oh-so-logical reverse Polish notation got the job done twice as fast. The quality was nothing short of amazing. My HP 45C was still working flawlessly thirty years later. Then, tucked away in the back of a desk drawer unused but still loved, a battery leaked. Over time, HP became passionless, produced commodity items, and provided commodity services. Under the disastrous Carly Fiorina, "the HP way" became a four-letter word, product innovation was an empty marketing concept, and financial engineering took center stage.
Yesterday, I went to Best Buy to re-verify something. The bottoms of most Windows notebooks are plastered with stickers and printed text. The keyboards are sold-out advertizing venues. Apple notebooks are pristine, except for four lines of barely distinguishable grey text on the aluminum body. How many lawyers, marketing people, committees, suppliers, and others did Steve Jobs have to overrule just for beauty? How come others did not adopt this simple idea?
Business leaders may point to Steve Jobs to justify any control-freak tendency. Without the kind of genius that it takes, they are bound to fail, and they are probably better off in the mediocrity-guaranteeing committee-driven world of conventional business. I have a suggestion for them. In one fell swoop they can accomplish three things: They can, in their own minds, equate themselves with Steve Jobs. They can satisfy their cravings for control. And, they can provide a valuable service: Get rid of ugly stickers and ridiculous warning labels.


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- Contents - e-ifc No. 10
December 2006
- Editorial
- Research Findings
- Rice in Asia and the global food supply
- Ecological Intensification in Rice: Concept and Evaluation
- The principles of Site-Specific Nutrient Management
- Reaching Towards Optimal Productivity
- The need for Potassium fertilization in rice and experiences from a long-term experiment in Indonesia
- Nutrient Decision Support Systems (NuDSS) for Irrigated Rice
- Farmer participatory development and evaluation of locally adapted nutrient management practices
- Implications of site-specific nutrient management in irrigated rice on future fertilizer use in Asia
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Ecological Intensification in Rice: Concept and Evaluation
Witt C., and R.J. Buresh
Ecological intensification
The production of rice-based systems is expected to further intensify to meet the increasing global demand for rice, maize, vegetables, fruits, and other agricultural produce. The necessary ecological intensification aims to satisfy the anticipated increase in food demand while meeting acceptable standards of environmental quality (Cassman, 1999). An ecological intensification requires the identification of limiting constraints, a basket of management options from various disciplines, and an integration and participatory on-farm evaluation of the most promising practices at the site of concern. There is a need for relevant and robust performance indicators in the evaluation of interventions including standardized protocols for their measurement to arrive at evidence-based recommendations.
Integration of technologies
The simultaneous improvement in productivity, profitability, and input use efficiency - to name one indicator of environmental performance - will require sound decision support. There is a temptation to promote blanket discipline based recommendations or integrated packages for vast areas but more knowledge-intensive and site-specific solutions will be required as yield gaps between actual and potential yield diminish. Matching the most limiting constraints to system productivity with adequate changes in management practices at the right scale remains a challenge. Great care is required in the development and promotion of integrated packages. Most problematic is the integration of technologies such as the 'System of Rice Intensification' or SRI (Dobermann, 2004; Sheehy et al., 2004). SRI is not a science-based, integrated concept; it is a management package that was developed in adaptation to local needs and specific soil problems in Madagascar. The extrapolation of such locally adapted approaches to other locations without rigorous scientific evaluation bears the risk of ignoring local needs and is exposed to erratic validation.
The selection and integration of individual practices as and where required allows fine tuning of management systems at the local level in contrast to a promotion of one integrated water-weedspest- nutrient-crop management practice at the national level. In the latter case, a selection is made for the stakeholder regardless of whether one discipline needs to be considered at a location or not. It is a matter of transparency in the training of trainers versus delivering a blend of practices in a black box. However, we do need a better understanding and documentation of best management practices including expected interactions and synergies. The Irrigated Rice Research Consortium (IRRC, www.irri.org/irrc) promotes the identification, integration, and evaluation of disciplinebased management options at the field level, before the most promising combination of management practices is promoted in suitable domains with similar socio-economic and bio-physical conditions.
Once a robust set of technologies is identified for a particular site, a local brand name could be developed to jointly promote the set of selected management practices with all stakeholders involved. It is important that each component of a local initiative that integrates more than one technology can be traced back to its original roots. Thus, one needs to go back to the original basket of management options when developing an integrated solution for a new location.
Framework for the evaluation of Site-Specific Nutrient Management
The concept of ecological intensification is accompanied by a framework for the evaluation of interventions with clear guidelines on what parameters to measure and how to interpret them. The Southeast Asia Program (SEAP) of IPI and PPI/PPIC has developed such a framework for the evaluation of Site-Specific Nutrient Management (SSNM) in collaboration with the IRRC. Nutrient management strategies are evaluated considering productivity, profitability, sustainability, and environmental risks. The following performance indicators are used in the evaluation of SSNM:
Agronomic efficiency (AE) is the increase in grain yield per unit fertilizer nutrient applied. The AE is mainly used for N and ranges from 18 to 25 kg grain per kg fertilizer N applied with optimal management. At AE < 18 kg/kg, N could be managed inefficiently because of overuse, mismatch of plant N demand and supply, or other constraints to yield. At AE > 25 kg/kg, N supply could probably be too low to reach optimal yields.
Internal efficiency (IE) is the grain yield produced per unit plant nutrient. IE is an indicator of the efficiency with which the plant translates plant nutrients into grain yield. At optimal nutritional balance, about 68 kg grain is produced per kg plant N, 385 kg grain per kg plant P, and 69 kg grain per kg plant K (Witt et al., 1999). This translates into plant (not fertilizer!) nutrient requirements of about 15 kg N, 2.6 kg P, and 15 kg K per 1000 kg grain.
Recovery efficiency (RE) is the increase in plant nutrient per unit fertilizer nutrient applied. About 45-55% of applied fertilizer N is recovered by the plant under optimal management and growing conditions. If other factors are not limiting, RE largely depends on the amount of N applied, the timing of N application, the expected yield response to N application, and climatic factors such as temperature and wind speed.
Nutrient losses are calculated from the plant RE and changes in soil nutrient pools. Nutrient losses through percolation and run-off are usually small because irrigated rice is grown on heavy soils with levees. Nitrogen losses through volatilization can be minimized through best management practices and SSNM. The leaf color chart (IRRI 2006) is a management tool that farmers use to increase the RE of fertilizer N and reduce N losses to the environment.
Yield potential (Ymax) is the maximum theoretical yield determined by climate and variety. Ymax is used as guidance in the selection of a yield goal and to estimate the exploitable yield gap between Ymax and actual yield in farmers' fields. Several crop models are available to estimate Ymax. The average yield potential in Asia is about 8.5 t ha-1 but varies depending on site and season. The physiological yield barrier for rice in the tropics appears to be near 12 t ha-1 and higher yields can only be reached in more temperate climates with cooler night temperatures and high solar radiation.
Yield target is the yield attainable by farmers with good crop and nutrient management and average climatic conditions. The selected yield goal should not be more than 75-80% of Ymax to avoid excessive fertilizer inputs and increased risk of crop failure and profit losses.
Gross return over fertilizer cost (GRF) is the revenue (rice yield x rice price) minus the total fertilizer cost. GRF is used to compare fertilizer programs and any new practice attractive to farmers is likely to require an increase in GRF. Recent surveys have shown that only 7% of farmers mentioned that the availability of cash or credit influenced their fertilizer management decisions in the irrigated lowlands. Fertilizer cost is only about 10-20% of GRF. The profitability of rice farming is therefore largely linked to the yield achieved by farmers.
Nutrient balances and yield stability. Preventive, long-term fertilizer P and K strategies are required to avoid nutrientdepletion and ensure high N use efficiencies and yields. Negative P and K balances have to be expected when nutrient inputs from other sources such as straw or farmyard manure are lacking, and fertilizer is not applied because expected yield gains are small. This would lead to yield reduction in the long-term because of mining of soil nutrient supplies, particularly at elevated yield levels where nutrient removal with grain and straw is high. If only a small or no yield response is expected, fertilizer P and K rates need to be calculated based on a nutrient balance approach to meet the long-term P and K need and avoid soil nutrient depletion. Yield trends and changes in soil organic matter and nutrient stocks provide essential information in the assessment of management practices particularly when other crops are included in rice-based systems.
- Cassman, K.G. 1999. Ecological intensification of cereal production systems: Yield potential, soil quality, and precision agriculture. In: National Academy of Sciences colloquium; "Plants and Population: Is There Time?", Irvine, CA., December 5-6, 1998. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA: p 5952-5959.
- Dobermann, A. 2004. A critical assessment of the system of rice intensification (SRI). Agric. Syst. 79:261-281.
- International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). 2006. Site-specific nutrient management. www.irri.org/irrc/ssnm/. Accessed 23 Oct 2006.
- Sheehy, J.E., Peng, S., Dobermann, A., Mitchell, P.P., Ferrer, A.B., Yang, J., Zoue, Y., Zhong X. and J. Huang. 2004. Fantastic yields in the system of rice intensification: fact or fallacy? Field Crops Res. 88:1-8.
- Witt, C., Dobermann, A., Abdulrachman, S., Gines, G.C., Wang, G.H., Nagarajan, R., Satawathananont, S., Son, T.T., Tan, P.S., Tiem, L.V., Simbahan, G.C. and D.C. Olk. 1999. Internal nutrient efficiencies of irrigated lowland rice in tropical and subtropical Asia. Field Crops Res. 63: 113-138.
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North County Transit District officials say a former employee knew early on about the brake problems that have idled the $477 million Sprinter light-rail line and did not communicate them up the chain of command.
That chain of command was in nearly constant flux, according to transit district records obtained by U-T Watchdog.
The operations division that former transit employee Richard Berk worked for underwent at least four reorganizations in three years. During that time, Berk had three supervisors, only one of whom remains with the district.
The structural changes have been caused in part by the economy and also stemmed from the agency's decision to outsource all of its operations and maintenance functions to private contractors in 2009. Maintenance for the Sprinter was outsourced from its inception in 2008.
Of the 25 managers and executives in place before the changeover, five remain on staff and 20 have been replaced. Several positions have turned over three times.
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District officials say the fluctuations — expected and appropriate, given the new business model — had nothing to do with the communication problems regarding Sprinter brake maintenance.
"The organizational improvements were focused on improving efficiency, revenues, accountability and oversight across the agency," spokeswoman Deborah Castillo said. "There was no activity that was undertaken that was related to the Sprinter shutdown. To suggest that is grossly inaccurate and cannot be factually substantiated."
The Sprinter closed down March 9, as NCTD was preparing to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the service. Officials cited uneven brake rotor wear, and replacement parts from Europe may take months to arrive.
Officials say Berk knew of the problems for at least 18 months without telling his supervisors. Berk said earlier this month that he informed each of his three superiors of the issues with the brakes, although he acknowledged that he failed to do so in writing.
The management changes may not excuse or explain the miscommunication, but experts say they do paint a picture of an organization that is struggling to function normally.
Berk's first supervisor when he was at the district was Walt Stringer, the manager of light rail services. After a December 2010 reorganization, Berk was supervised by Lane Fernandes, the manager of rail services. Berk finally answered to Deputy Chief Operating Officer Michael Wygant, after a late-2012 reorganization in which his position was rolled into bus operations.
Fernandes and Stringer are no longer employed by the district.
In the years after 2009, Berk said, there was seemingly one reorganization after another, often leaving employees confused and frustrated.
"From my perspective, it wasn't a very functional organization," he said. "The organization was in continuous change, for what reason I don't know. It was not a failing organization in 2008, but for some reason it went through some wrenching changes."
Castillo said the recession, which financially racked the district, forced the agency to make "draconian cuts to staffing just for survival," and prompted temporary consolidation of positions and departments.
She said upon its stabilization through the privatization overhaul, the district began to reverse some of these cuts and restructured itself to accommodate its new business model.
"We have been assessing essential reporting relationships and the staff skill sets needed for these functions," Castillo said. "This has necessitated a gradual series of organizational adjustments as functions are re-established and realigned, and as new staff with specialized skills are brought on to manage these functions."
A number of public transit agencies have privatized part or all of their operations in recent years in an effort to cut costs.
Most recently, Capital Metro — the regional transit provider for Austin, Texas — in August outsourced its operations and maintenance to several companies, including First Transit and Veolia, both of which have contracts with North County.
Capital officials said they created one new division to administer contract services before privatization was finalized, and have not had any major reorganizations since. Employee retention, officials said, has hovered around 80 percent.
"While we did have some turnover, we made a specific emphasis on trying to retain all of our employees," said Erica Macioge, spokeswoman for Capital Metro.
Public and private entities will periodically reorganize their structure as their objectives change, said Catherine Burke, an associate professor of public administration at the University of Southern California. Her expertise includes management, organization systems and public transportation.
Burke said the multiple reorganizations at North County Transit are unique.
"I've never heard of that," she said. "How you structure your organization is not rocket science; it's ultimately about achieving your goal. What it suggests is an organization is lacking an objective or (management) doesn't know what they are doing."
Glen Sparrow, a retired San Diego State University public administration professor, echoed Burke's comments.
"It seems to me that you should be able to get it (the organizational structure) right faster than that," Sparrow said.
On a going forward basis, the agency said a consultant has been hired to update its fleet management plans.Copyright © 2019, The San Diego Union-Tribune


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NASCAR's highest-paid drivers make their money from a variety of sources
Sprint Cup drivers put their lives on the line every time they step into a racecar.
That's why they bow their heads in prayer before each race and cherish a kiss from their wife or girlfriend seconds before they strap on their helmet.
Then they go out and participate in one of the most dangerous professions in sports.
They do it for the love of speed and competition.
And for the money. In most cases, a lot of money.
A full-time Sprint Cup driver can earn anywhere from $1 million to more than $20 million a year in salary, purse winnings and from other sources, depending on their contract.
Like most sports, a large pay disparity exists between the top stars and unproven rookies or veterans stuck with struggling teams.
But unlike most sports, no union contract dictates when and how drivers can sign new contracts or renegotiate new deals. NASCAR drivers are considered subcontractors, so they can be involved in contract negotiations or potential new deals — or potential firings — at any time.
Though their income typically pales in comparison to top athletes in other sports, those who play the game right can make millions, says agent Cary Agajanian, who has represented drivers for nearly 20 years.
"The drivers are being fairly paid — I don't think they're overpaid; I don't think they're underpaid," he says.
"The system, because it's such an entrepreneurial or capitalist system, a supply-and-demand system, it works. It completely works that guys negotiate and bargain and the teams have decided how much they can pay a driver and it fits in their budget."
Where the money comes from
Drivers make their money in three primary areas — salary, percentage of race winnings and bonuses. Those at the top of the sport can significantly supplement their income with merchandise sales and personal endorsements.
NASCAR's highest paid driver is believed to be Dale Earnhardt Jr., who, according to Sports Illustrated, made $28.1 million — $4.1 million in salary and earnings and $24 million in endorsements — in 2011. Forbes estimated his earnings at $28.2 million for June 2011-July 2012 but had a very different split — $13.2 million in winnings and $15 million in endorsements.
Insiders shake their heads at suggestions that any driver currently in the sport makes more than $10 million in endorsements. Rarely does any endorsement deal eclipse a half-million unless it's a major endorsement for someone like Earnhardt, the sport's most popular driver, sources in the sport say.
According to interviews with drivers, agents and a look at various NASCAR contracts, a driver who wins a NASCAR Cup championship likely makes between $12 million and $20 million that season.
In 2012, Cup champion Brad Keselowski earned $6.23 million in race winnings, $150,000 in special awards and $5.73 million from the season-ending point fund for a total of $12.1 million. So if he received 40-50 percent of that, he likely earned $5-6 million in racing winnings, plus his salary (probably between $3-6 million) and maybe another million in other bonuses and merchandise sales to likely eclipse more than $10 million in his championship year.
A driver who makes the Chase for the Sprint Cup and finishes in the top 10 in the points standings likely will earn around $10 million. Drivers who finish 11th-20th in the standings typically earn about $5-8 million, depending on their base salaries. A driver near the back of the pack likely still will clear a few million.
Compare that to the highest paid players in other sports, where salaries, not including endorsements, are known. Alex Rodriguez gets $30 million before endorsements. The top-paid hockey player, Brad Richards of the New York Rangers, earns $12 million, according to USA Today. Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers will make $27.8 million this season. NFL quarterback Drew Brees is set to make $40 million, according to The Associated Press.
Just like ugly holdouts or disputable trades in other sports, NASCAR driver contracts can cause a stir and a driver's livelihood occasionally hangs in the balance when their contract is up.
Carl Edwards was in the headlines throughout 2011 when he flirted with a move to Joe Gibbs Racing before re-signing with Roush Fenway Racing. This year, Roush teammate Matt Kenseth made the move, signing a contract with Gibbs that ended his 13-year tenure with Roush after the 2012 season.
Earnhardt, arguably the sport's biggest star, shocked the NASCAR world in 2007 when he decided to leave his family's Dale Earnhardt Inc. team — a move that led to the organization's demise — and signed a long-term deal with Hendrick Motorsports, a deal he has since renegotiated.
Such moves can be tricky and get ugly.
Clint Bowyer had negotiated a sponsorship deal with 5-Hour Energy last year but couldn't convince team owner Richard Childress to keep him at the salary he wanted. Instead, he took the sponsorship to Michael Waltrip Racing, a team that needed Bowyer's star power more than Richard Childress Racing and was willing to make it work.
"We knew what our financial model was, and Clint knew where he needed to be, and we just couldn't never come together to make it work," Childress said at the time. "We had the car completely sponsored, but it just didn't work out."
Rob Kauffman, co-owner of MWR, made it work for his team, adding a third car for Bowyer. He liked that the sponsor was an up-and-coming company with a product that aligned well with NASCAR and a driver who could win races. So while RCR wouldn't do the deal, MWR did.
"Those are the kind of calculated risks you take as a business person," Kauffman said. "We're in a different position — Richard is a champion. He's forgotten more about NASCAR than I know. … They were just in a different place.
"For us to be able to compete with guys that have been in the business for decades is hard."
Bowyer made it pay off for MWR, winning three races, making the Chase and finishing second in the final standings in 2012. And he brought in more than $5.5 million in race winnings for himself and the team.
Negotiating the deal
Sports is a performance-based business. And compared to team sports, NASCAR drivers know that better than other athletes.
The top drivers get paid handsomely just to strap into their cars, while those trying to prove themselves
typically rely on performance-based incentives.
Base driver salaries typically range from $500,000 to $10 million annually, according to those familiar with contracts, with some of the top drivers possibly even eclipsing $10 million a year. In 2008, Robby Gordon was coming off a season in which he finished 26th in the Cup standings and agreed to sell his team to owner George Gillett. His salary would have been a $3 million base if the deal had not fallen through.
A top-10 driver likely earns at least $5 million in base salary, according to Chad Warpula, the former in-house attorney at Dale Earnhardt Inc. and a current partner at K&L Gates, which represents several race teams and a few drivers.
Obviously, the better a driver performs, the more money the driver can attract in base salary. Sometimes a team will base the salary of a driver on the team's sponsorship. Roger Penske said at the beginning of the year that sponsorships for top teams currently bring in $12-15 million, although it is believed that top drivers can attract more sponsor dollars. The SportsBusiness Journal, a sister publication to Sporting News, estimates NAPA's newest three-year deal with MWR and Martin Truex Jr. at $16 million a year.
Drivers typically command between 30 and 50 percent of what the sponsor pays the team, with the more the sponsor pays, the more that can go to the driver. The base costs to field a team doesn't increase and generally ranges from $7-10 million.
"I feel like every driver should be paid based on the sponsorship," four-time Cup champion Jeff Gordon says. "That's a little bit more of how mine is done. … In my case, I know I'm getting a percentage and (exactly) what percentage I'm getting of the sponsorship."
Virtually every driver — with the exception of stars such as Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Kasey Kahne and Jimmie Johnson — took a pay cut if he signed a deal in the last three years, when the downturn in the economy has led to a decline in sponsors and reduction in the price sponsors will pay.
"I think in general everybody out there right now has taken a pay cut, no different than the cost of a seat in the grandstands is down," Ryan Newman said after signing a new deal with Stewart-Haas Racing in September.
Teams now complete deals knowing they have the sponsorship to cover the costs. Only a highly marketable, highly talented driver, such as Kahne, can sign a contract as he did with Hendrick Motorsports — he signed a contract in April 2010 that did not go into effect until 2012.
"Starting in 2008, and definitely today, you see a big change in the industry where the teams are unwilling to sign those fixed amount contracts and put a little more risk on the drivers," Warpula said. "Now you're seeing more contracts that say, 'You get a percentage of the sponsorship dollars.'
"That protects the team if the sponsorship goes away or goes down, they're not stuck with a contract they can't afford to pay. Psychologically, it aligns the driver with the team in making sure they deliver the best product to the sponsor."
Jeff Gordon says that's the way it should be.
"It's in my best interest to do the best I can, be the best spokesperson I can because the better I do on the track and off the track for my sponsors, the better I'll do financially as well," he said. "When the economy hits, it affects the team, with sponsors cutting back. It should affect me, too. I shouldn't be oblivious to that."
A team might have to go beyond what it has locked in for sponsorship, however, if a driver can command more money on the open market.
"Car owners deserve to do well," said Rod Moskowitz, whose Fuel Sports Management represents drivers Kahne, Hamlin, Kenseth and Jamie McMurray. "They are exceptionally dedicated and committed to their massive operations. Car owners should be rewarded for their performance, which includes making a profit.
"At the same time, the driver wants to be paid his market value. He wants to be rewarded based upon his performance."
With fewer Cup rides to go around, team owners sit in the drivers seat as far as contract negotiations.
"There are a lot fewer teams around and a lot more teams with multiple cars so there are much fewer people to negotiate with," Agajanian said. "That has reduced the negotiating strength of a driver.
"There's no question that has changed the playing field."
It has changed across the board. Two-time Nationwide Series champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. likely will earn much less as a rookie next season than Joey Logano when he entered the sport in 2008.
"It costs $10 million-plus to put the car on the track when it's all-in, excluding the driver's salary, so that's a significant expense and I think the younger drivers are seeing lower salaries than they saw five to 10 years ago," Warpula said.
How about the length of driver contracts? Typically it depends on the length of the sponsorship. Most deals cover two to three years, although top drivers such as Earnhardt Jr. can attract five-year deals.
"You want to keep your agreement where it's long enough to have good stability with the team but short enough where if market conditions change, both the car owner and the driver can re-visit the arrangement," Moskowitz said.
Percentage of winnings
Look at a NASCAR box score after a race, and it lists pretty much all the essential data. Where a driver starts and finishes and how many laps completed can give fans an idea of how the driver performed.
And then, at the end of the line, is how much money the driver "earned" for that event.
That amount doesn't really tell how much a driver really made for the race.
Drivers typically get 40 to 50 percent of their race winnings. The team owner gets the other 50-60 percent, with a small percentage going for team bonuses.
Keselowski earned $12,106,255 in race winnings (before the team split) and point-fund bonuses for winning the Sprint Cup championship this year — Tony Stewart earned $12,633,171 for winning the 2011 title — while fifth-place Greg Biffle earned $7,416,099. Stewart, thanks to one more race win than Biffle and contingency awards, actually earned $7,932,181 this year despite finishing ninth in the standings.
Earnhardt, who finished last in the 12-driver Chase, earned $5,816,567 but because he missed two races with a concussion actually ranked 15th in overall winnings. Kyle Busch, who didn't make the Chase but had 13 top-five finishes — more than eight of the 12 Chase drivers — was eighth overall in winnings at $7,202,891.
Aric Almirola, who finished 20th in the standings, earned $5,132,521 in race winnings, while 30th-place David Gilliland totaled $3,494,350.
Sometimes a driver's percentage of winnings goes up depending on where he finishes in the final standings. According to his 2009 contract with Red Bull Racing, Scott Speed was to receive 40 percent of his winnings if he finished worse than 20th in the standings, 45 percent for 11th-20th and 50 percent for a top-10 finish. Warpula said the standard on most current driver contracts is 40 percent, with an increase to 50 percent for a race win.
Drivers with underfunded or less competitive teams make less money as far as percentage of winnings because the team needs to race off the money it generates week to week rather than sponsorship.
Kevin Conway, who brought his sponsorship to the underfunded Front Row Motorsports team in 2009 and earned 10 percent of the sponsorship ($540,000 for the $5.4 million deal) — the standard 10 percent cut for someone who brokers a sponsorship — had his percentage of race winnings at 15 percent if he finished outside the top 20, 30 percent from 11th-20th, 35 percent for sixth-10th and 45 percent for a top-five finish.
Drivers typically get bonuses for where they finish in a race and in the final season standings. Making the 12-driver Chase usually elicits a bonus — partly because it could kick in a clause in the sponsor's contract for extra money going to the team.
When Sterling Marlin drove for Ginn Racing in the mid-2000s, his bonus structure included $5,000 for each pole, $10,000 for every top-10 finish, $25,000 for every top-five and $50,000 for a win.
He had a $500,000 bonus clause for winning the Sprint Cup championship, $250,000 for finishing second through fifth, $150,000 for sixth-10th, $100,000 for 11th-15th and $50,000 for 16th-20th.
The more experienced drivers generally can negotiate better bonus structures.
"There's some drivers in here that have enough success and enough following that they get to write the terms," driver Jeff Burton says. "And then some of them are pretty equal. It just depends on the situation.
"If you're a young team without a lot of success and you're trying to do a deal with a driver that has won a lot of races, that is going to look a little different than if you did it with a young guy that has an upside."
Additional revenue sources
Drivers often get 33 percent of the apparel and merchandise profits that bear their likenesses (with the team and sponsor also getting 33 percent), although sometimes it's 30 percent as the team takes a little more as an administrative fee. Some drivers, if the sponsor does not take a cut, will get 40-45 percent.
While the most popular drivers on the circuit can earn more than $500,000 in merchandise sales, only a driver such as Earnhardt could crack more than $1 million a year in merchandise royalties, according to sources familiar with merchandise contracts and royalties.
Drivers can also supplement their income in several ways.
Many will drive in other series, such as the Nationwide Series or Camping World Truck Series, if their Cup team owner allows it. Typically a Cup driver gets paid a guaranteed rate to run a truck or Nationwide race, likely from $10,000 to $30,000, plus a percentage of the race winnings.
Though NASCAR limits the purse money for Cup drivers who compete in those series, a star driver like Kyle Busch can still earn almost $1 million for racing part-time in those divisions. Busch, who won 21 Nationwide and truck races in 2010 and has 64 victories in those series in the past five years, likely earns much more.
Some drivers can also attract personal endorsements, which could include a spot on a driver's uniform or the car. Those endorsements could pay a driver anywhere from $25,000-$250,000, depending on the number of appearances.
Most average drivers would earn between $250,000 to $750,000 for endorsements, with a driver who consistently wins races earning between $1 million and $2.5 million. The top three or four endorsers might reach $5 million, according to sources.
According to multiple sources, estimates by Forbes of Jimmie Johnson and Stewart making $7 million in endorsements while Jeff Gordon makes $10 million and Earnhardt Jr. makes $15 million are "laughable."
Rarely does any endorsement deal crack $500,000. There are other items drivers can get — such as NASCAR licenses, garage passes, seats on a team plane, personal vehicles, insurance and other travel expenses — that might be worth another $100,000-$150,000.
And, of course, driver contracts and salaries change depending on performance.
Jeff Gordon said when he first started out as a Cup driver in 1993, he made $1 million in base salary and more than a million in bonuses.
Hendrick renegotiated Gordon's contract before it was even up. Gordon, who won three Cup championships from 1995-98, didn't even need to hold out to get a new contract.
"It was a very good, very fair deal and made me have to keep working hard at it but yet get paid very well," Gordon said. "When sponsorships are good, it's good for me. When we win races, win championships, it's even better.
"That's the way it should be. It should be performance-based, that should be a critical part of it. … (All the drivers) make money off their performance. Because if they don't perform, they're going to be gone."


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Binghamton 8, Harrisburg 2
The Binghamton Mets broke a tie game with a three-run fourth inning and four pitchers retired the final 19 Harrisburg Senators hitters in an 8-2 win on Saturday night at Metro Bank Park. Binghamton's victory, their first in May, snapped their season-long three-game losing streak.
Darrell Ceciliani led the offensive charge with a three-hit performance. He drove in three runs and scored three of his own, while Richard Lucas chipped in with two RBI on a double and two singles.
Binghamton wasted little time getting the offense going against Harrisburg starter Paul Demny. Alonzo Harris led off the game with a double to left center and scored when Lucas chopped a single back up the middle. Binghamton doubled their lead on a run-scoring groundout by Allan Dykstra in the third.
B-Mets starter Erik Goeddel sailed through his first two innings, but labored through the third. The righty allowed two hits, walked two and surrendered a pair of runs in the 39-pitch frame. Anthony Rendon's 11-pitch plate appearance ended with a walk and set the stage for Jerad Head's game-tying two-run single.
After Demny walked Goeddel with two outs in the fourth and Anthony Rendon misplayed Alonzo Harris' chopper up the line, Ceciliani pushed a two-run single to center to give Binghamton the lead for good. Lucas tacked on with an RBI double to left.
Head's hit in the third proved to be Harrisburg's final basrunner. Goeddel (2-2) made the lead stand, retiring the final ten batters he faced to earn the win. The righty allowed two runs on three hits and fanned four over six innings to end his four-game winless streak.
The B-Mets added to their lead with three more runs against the Senators bullpen. Joe Bonfe delivered a pinch-hit run-scoring single in the eighth and Ceciliani crushed his first home run of the season, a solo shot, in the ninth. Cesar Puello added a run-producing fielder's choice to cap the scoring.
Binghamton's bullpen continued their perfect ways to wrap up the victory. Adam Kolarek posted a quiet seventh, Josh Edgin racked up one strikeout in a shutout eighth and Jeff Walters shut the door in the ninth.
The B-Mets (15-14) conclude their three-game series against the Harrisburg Senators (14-15) Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM. LHP Mark Cohoon (2-0, 4.35) makes his second start of the season against RHP Caleb Clay (3-0, 2.17).
Key Stats
Alonzo Harris: 1-for-5, 1 2B, 1 R
Darrell Ceciliani: 3-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB
Richard Lucas: 3-for-5, 1 2B, 2 RBI
Allan Dykstra: 1-for-4, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
Cesar Puello: 1-for-5, 1 RBI, 1 R
Erik Goeddel: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 3 BB, 2 ER, 5 K
Adam Kolarek: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 ER, 1 K
Josh Edgin: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 ER, 1 K
Jeff Walters: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 ER, 1 K
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Over 2 Million Mobile Developers Get Access to the Industry's First Native NoSQL Database for Mobile
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwired - Sep 13, 2013) - Couchbase, a leader in NoSQL database technology and the company behind the Couchbase open source project, today announced its JSON Anywhere mobile partner program with Appcelerator, Apperian, Adobe PhoneGap, Sencha and Xamarin joining as the initial partners. Through these partnerships, Couchbase's NoSQL mobile technology will be accessible to millions of developers for building, managing, and scaling mobile applications. The company announced its mobile partnerships at Couchbase [SF], its annual user conference.
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"The NoSQL market is starting to enter its hyper-growth stage with an increasing shift from relational to NoSQL," said Couchbase CEO Bob Wiederhold, "The first wave has been at the server level, either in the data center or in the cloud. The next wave is clearly mobile, where Couchbase is leading the charge in the shift away from relational. In adopting the technology, we believe that there is the potential to have Couchbase Lite on a billion devices."
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Last summer my husband and I were lucky enough to attend a series of Southern BBQ classes taught by Kevin and Clara Bevington, BBQ champions many many times over (see http://www.homebbq.com/index.php/about).
The notes from our first class were scrawled on a bit creased loose-leaf and covered in wine stains (it was a very fun evening!). From them I did my best to recreate Kevin's creamy hot corn casserole.
Since taking those classes I've changed the recipe a little bit (main alterations: less butter and cream cheese, fresh jalapenos instead of jarred and the addition of cilantro). Check out my version of Kevin's recipe on my blog, Cook the Story, here: http://www.cookthestory.com/2011/06/02/trading-corn-for-mangoes/
I've also created this cold dairy-free version of Kevin's dish. Its jalapeno heat and sweet tanginess will be happy to tag along on any summer picnic.
If you want the salad to stay nice and cold even when packed in a picnic basket, use frozen corn (undefrosted!) and skip the kernel-toasting step. But then be sure to keep the cilantro separate until serving so it doesn't get limp. And, make sure the kernels have defrosted before eating otherwise you'll have a Crunchy Cold Corn Salad. Yikes!
(Note: If you don't like a lot of spicy heat, feel free to reduce the number of jalapeno peppers.)
Last summer my husband and I were lucky enough to attend a series of Southern BBQ classes taught by Kevin and Clara Bevington, BBQ champions many many times over (see http://www.homebbq.com/index.php/about).
Serves: 4-5 as a side dish
cups corn (you can either shave it from 3-4 cobs of corn or use frozen kernels, defrosted (also see note above about using undefrosted corn))
of a red bell pepper, finely chopped
cup finely chopped red onion
fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely minced
cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
teaspoon salt
teaspoon coarse black pepper
tablespoons fresh lime juice
tablespoons olive oil
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the corn kernels and spread them in a single layer. Ignore them for a few minutes. Check their undersides for browning. If browned, stir them up and then neglect them for another couple of minutes. Repeat until all the kernels have light brown spots. Remove the corn from the heat and allow it to cool off. (Note, you can instead grill the corn on the cob and then shave off the kernels.)
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooled corn with the remaining ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate until you're ready to nestle it between a bottle of wine, a blanket and some fried chicken. Happy picnicking!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Corn off the Cob
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Picnic Dish
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Bruce, Approve. Steve -----Original Message----- From: ***** IEEE 802 Executive Committee List ***** [mailto:email@example.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Kraemer Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 12:41 PM To: firstname.lastname@example.com Subject: [802SEC] +++++ EC Ballot on P802.11z press release +++++ Dear EC members, IEEE P802.11z (Direct Link Setup) has been published and during its May meeting WG11 developed a draft press release that was subsequently reviewed and edited by Karen McCabe. I'm now seeking EC approval to publish the press release. The document is attached but I'm also providing the link to the document: https://mentor.ieee.org/802.11/dcn/11/11-11-0698-02-0000-p802-11z-press-release.doc Paul has delegated the conduct of the EC electronic ballot on the following motion to me. I am announcing the possibility of an 'early close' to this ballot (see below). Best regards, Bruce Motion ====== The EC supports the IEEE P802.11z press release with editorial changes as deemed necessary. Move: Bruce Kraemer Second: Jon Rosdahl Start of ballot: Sunday 12th June Close of ballot: Wednesday 22th June 11:59PM AOE Early close: As required in subclause 188.8.131.52 'Electronic Balloting' of the IEEE project 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee (LMSC) Operations Manual, this is notice that, to ensure the release is provided in a timely manner, this ballot may close early once sufficient responses are received to clearly decide a matter. ---------- This email is sent from the 802 Executive Committee email reflector. This list is maintained by Listserv. ---------- This email is sent from the 802 Executive Committee email reflector. This list is maintained by Listserv.


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Sun 'n Fun: Redbird Flies
Redbird Takes Flight
At the Piper booth Wednesday morning, Jerry Gregoire of Redbird Simulation took delivery of a new Seminole painted in the company's swirling red livery. As you've probably read, Redbird has an intriguing project underway in San Marcos, Texas to basically re-invent flight training by basing it heavily on flight simulation.
Gregoire said Redbird has graduated about 20 students from the program and early indications are that it takes fewer hours and fewer dollars to earn the private in this type of program than it does grinding out all of the training in an airplane. In a podcast interview we did with him after the Seminole acceptance, he said from zero to private costs $9500, with about 33 hours in the airplane and 50 in the sim. While ten grand is hardly what I would call cheap, Gregoire says it's just a little more than half of the national average of $17,000 for the private.
I'd like to see a little more data on this, but I suspect the potential is there to drive costs down further or to simply make the training more effective because Redbird is carefully collecting biometric data to gain a clearer understanding not just of what students are learning, but how. They plan to use their new Seminole as a flying laboratory to collect data on how this innovative new training approach is working. Gregoire, by the way, is one of the straightest shooters in GA that I've encountered and this program is truly innovative. We'll see if it has legs. Meanwhile, if you're at the show, get over and see the Redbird booth. They've got one of their sims set up.
What Customer Service?
I ran into former AOPA prez Phil Boyer early Wednesday morning, happily stalking the grounds like the lucky tourist he has become. Our conversation evolved to a discussion of how various FBOs handle the customer experience. Many do this well, but many, well, you know the story.
Boyer mentioned the Cutter FBOs in the southwest, where he pulled into one and was given concierge service. "I wasn't flying a jet and they don't know me from Adam," he said. As I do, he makes a point to buy courtesy fuel, at least, to support this kind of welcome customer care.
My personal favorite story is Showalter Flying Service at Orlando Executive. A few years ago, I flew our Mooney up there to cover NBAA, figuring I'd be parked in the hinterlands and would have to drag my stuff across the ramp to the ground transportation.
Nope. In the middle of this crazy busy show, they pulled me right up in front of the FBO door, tossed out a red carpet and helped me unload the airplane. They then towed the Mooney to a tiedown and reversed the process when I left. I can't recall if they had a ramp fee, but if they did, it was well worth it for than kind of service. Our should I say common courtesy?
I wish my home airport, Venice, Florida, would emulate it. Companies frequently fly in to show airplanes for flight trials or for interviews and video work. Even though there's a vast open and usually unoccupied expanse of concrete right next to the FBO, my colleagues are usually parked as far from the door as possible. I know why they do this. They're keeping the ramp open for the bizjets that arrive and buy bags of gas. I get that. Those airplane pay more and should get more. But given the size of the ramp, it sure seems like even a humble little piston aircraft deserves a little corner of it.
Suggestion Box
From my personal list of things to improve at Sun 'n Fun, the lead item is to move the media center back closer to the show grounds. For many years, it has been in the Seaplane Pilots Association building at the far eastern edge of the display area. This year, it's in the Davis Center at the far west edge of the grounds. It's a long hike from anywhere.
Here's the problem with this: I don't mind the 10-minute walk; I like the exercise. But if you have to do it three or four times a day, you've spent an hour-and-half just walking and that's time not spent not talking to vendors, seeing demonstrations and kicking over stones to see what's really going on at the show. Yesterday, for instance, I really wanted to interview Harrison Schmitt, as I am a dedicated student of the Apollo program. But I had other commitments in the main show area and simply couldn't move far enough fast enough to do both. Mary Grady made it, but the event was poorly attended. We missed at least one or two other press conferences for this reason. When we cover these shows with daily wall-to-wall feeds, we do so at great expense and we feel we have a duty both to the Sun 'n Fun organization and the companies who also (expensively) participate. We like to see and cover as many of them as we can and these companies depend on that press coverage to justify the time and expense of coming here. It just works a lot better if press conferences and the media center are centrally located.
Share a Ride
Speaking of walking, I see a lot of golf carts whizzing around the grounds with just a driver. Here's another suggestion: If you're driving one, stop and give someone a ride. In the spirit of conserving the earth's dwindling hydrocarbons, every golf cart should be fully occupied. (And yes, that includes you FAA staffers who motor around in government-plated cars and who get private parking spots while the rest of slog from distant lots. How about helping out once in awhile?)
Ride-sharing is our long-standing policy at AirVenture, where we always offer lifts in our golf cart. You meet interesting people, you learn things and you help people out�all good things. (That's how I met Cliff Robertson many years ago.) So a tip of the editorial hat to Mallory Player who gave us a golf-cart lift to the media center last night after a long, tiring day. She works in one of the hangars, selling The Claw tiedown.
Rotax Flies
I ran into Pipistrel's Tine Tomazic on the way into the grounds this morning. Shortly after we left Slovenia two weeks ago, Pipistrel got the Virus SW flying with Rotax's new 914 iS. (Rotax has been flying it it in a couple of test beds for three years.)
Does the thing deliver on Rotax's claim of of 20 percent better fuel economy? Seems to, says Tomazic. Pipistrel tested it by putting a jug of gas on the seat and flying off that source for a timed period and measuring the consumption. I'll be checking with other manufacturers to see if they achieve similar results. Rotax has a booth here, so you can check out the engine in the flesh.
Turbine Talk
On the subject of fuel efficiency, reader David Bonorden wrote to say that he's skeptical of the practicality of the Diemech turbine we covered in Monday's edition:
The math: The recommended 260-HP IO-540 for the RV-10 is making 169 HP while cruising at 65 percent and at a typical leaned Lycoming BSFC of .45 is burning about 12.7 GPH, giving you 4.7 hrs of no-reserve endurance. At $6 for 100LL, that $76 /hr fuel costs.
Now, per the specs published by Diemech, this engine runs at a BSFC of .82 lb/hp/hr. At the same 169-HP cruise condition, that's 21 GPH of Jet A and 2.9 hrs of fuel (no reserve) for a standard RV-10 tank. At $5.50 for Jet A, that's $115/hr for fuel, a 52 percent increase.
All that's true and illuminates the harsh fact that turbine engines just aren't as efficient as piston engines and the smaller the turbines are, the less efficient they are. Over in Europe, Austro engine is capitalizing on this efficiency Delta. It's marketing its Austro AE300 as an APU powerplant. It's a lot heavier than an equivalent turbine powerplant, but it's so much more efficient so Austro thinks it can make the case for the swap. In a world dominated by tight petroleum supplies, the math may just work in their favor.


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