So that's how I proceeded in my advice about Nakul's benchmarks. I didn't push a 50-50 split on the workload. I am responsible for making the work load for first half lighter and the second half of the term much heavier. Please don't punish Nakul for my guidance! He has been in contact with me via email and Skype.
I really believe Nakul is dedicated to completing his project, and he will have more features than his proposal offered!
BTW, I completed my eval yesterday ~ debi