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I'm often asked why one would one would choose a yoga retreat for holiday trip. There are many reasons to choose a yoga retreat. I have always been a traveler. While travel is always interesting and rewarding, sometimes it's not very relaxing! A yoga holiday enables a person to take time out from their everyday stresses. It offers the opportunity to spend time on reconnecting with yourself. Adventurous excursions like touring The Coliseum are certainly wonderful, but quieting mind while connecting with your body can be life-changing—especially against a picturesque landscape.
Why and Where
When its time to take a holiday for me, I'm typically already burnt out! A yoga vacation is an ideal way to relax and reboot. It is a great time to change some bad habits both externally and internally, and get both your body and mind back on track.
As a retreat host, I am sure to pick a beautiful location in regions you might not think to travel on your own. There is no better place to heal than in the deep embrace of mother nature. That's why I tend to pick beautiful locations slightly off the beaten path.
What to look for
During your retreat there should be opportunities to enjoy a wide range of holistic treatments which foster rejuvenation and your physical and mental well-being.
There are fun day excursions offered. Using our upcoming Tuscany retreat as an example, we will be offering not only meditation—but also a cooking classes and trips to the local museums ! There are always myriad fun things to do such as zip lining, hiking, and even thermal baths! Of course, you can also simply choose to relax with a good book. It depends on your heart's desire.
Who will be there
Another great plus to these exotic transformations is that you can go alone. It's a great opportunity to meet like-minded people. In my experience, many people come solo in the hopes of making new friends.
Which retreat is right for me
Not all yoga retreats are created equal. You should do a little investigating to be sure you are picking the right one for you. Some retreats will focus on the physical body, while others are aimed at transforming your mental and spiritual well-being. Some hosts promote a vegetarian diet, or maybe refrain from alcohol—while other retreats are a week-long party with some yoga! All these experiences are wonderful, but it is important to pick the one that works for you. Don't feel shy, ask the questions!
The logistics
There are some logistical considerations you want to know as well.
Do you need a visa?
Will I be sharing a room—and with how many people?
What time does the day start and end?
Am I expected to participate in all of the activities?
Do you consider TV, internet, and AC necessities?
Can you get money easily from a bank or ATM?
What is included in the price (how many meals, transfers to an from hotel and if not what is the a cost, tips, what if any are the additional cost of the day trips, will there be a group dinner at the end and is there an additional cost for this)?
What is not included in a retreat package can add up quickly. Sometimes it's better to pay a higher price upfront and not have the worry when you get there. Remember, you are on this trip to get zen. There is nothing like an unforeseen several-hundred dollars on your bill to make all that inner-calm disappear!
The take-aways
Stress is a major contributor to illness and overall poor wellbeing. Attending a well-designed yoga retreat offers techniques that you can take with you after the trip is over (and continue at home).
You will be asked to look inward and discover how you might have been driving your life off course. You will come away with brand new tools to put in back on track.
Often after you return home, you will be greeted with "wow you look great! You look ten years younger!"
These are just a few of my favorite reasons to choose a yoga vacation. The foundation of any good yoga retreat is rejuvenation of the body, mind, and soul—anything else is simply a fantastic added bonus!


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Russian President Vladimir Putin called on pro-Moscow separatists in Ukraine to postpone a vote on secession just five days before it was to be held, potentially pulling Ukraine back from the brink of dismemberment.
It was the first sign the Kremlin leader has given that he would not endorse a referendum planned for Sunday by pro-Russian rebels seeking independence for two provinces with 6.5 million people and around a third of Ukraine's industrial output.
"We call on the representatives of southeastern Ukraine, the supporters of the federalization of the country, to postpone the referendum planned for May 11," Putin said.
He said this would create conditions for dialogue between the Ukrainian authorities in Kiev and the separatists.
In what suggested a breakthrough in the worst crisis between East and West since the Cold War, Putin also announced he was pulling Russian troops back from the Ukrainian border.
"We're always being told that our forces on the Ukrainian border are a concern. We have withdrawn them. Today they are not on the Ukrainian border, they are in places where they conduct their regular tasks on training grounds," Putin said.
However, a senior NATO official said the Western alliance had not seen any signs of a Russian pull-back from the frontier, where Moscow has massed tens of thousands of troops, proclaiming the right to invade Ukraine to protect Russian speakers.
The Pentagon also said on Wednesday it saw no change in the Russian force posture along the Ukrainian border.
Asked whether Russia could be withdrawing troops without the Pentagon being able to see it, spokesman Colonel Steve Warren told reporters: "We would know."
"We have seen no change in the Russian force posture and we've long called on the Russians... to withdraw their troops" from along the border, Warren said.
Putin spoke in Moscow after talks with the head of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, who said the security and rights body would soon propose a "road map" to defuse the Ukraine crisis.
A pro-Russian separatist leader said the separatists would consider Putin's call to postpone their referendum at a meeting of their self-proclaimed People's Assembly on Thursday.
"We have the utmost respect for President Putin. If he considers that necessary, we will of course discuss it," Denis Pushilin told Reuters in Donetsk, a city of 1 million people which the rebels have proclaimed capital of an independent "People's Republic of Donetsk".
Since a pro-Russian president was ousted in an uprising in February, Putin has overturned decades of post-Cold War diplomacy by proclaiming the right to send troops to Ukraine and seizing and annexing Crimea.
A rebellion in the east has raised the prospect that Ukraine, a country of around 45 million people the size of France, could be carved up or even descend into civil war, pitting Russian-speaking easterners against pro-European Ukrainian speakers in the West.
Residents in areas held by the pro-Moscow rebels were stunned by Putin's remarks at a time when the region seemed to be hurtling towards inevitable independence and a week of bloodshed had brought animosity towards Kiev to a fever pitch.
"Maybe Putin doesn't understand the situation? There is no way this referendum isn't happening," said Natalia Smoller, a pensioner who has been bringing food to rebels manning a roadblock in Slaviansk, a town turned into a fortified redoubt where fighters withstood a government advance this week.
"There's no turning back now. We won't retreat. This either ends with our victory or - it doesn't bear thinking about."
Nevertheless, experts predicted the separatists would heed Putin's call to stand down for now.
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Ukraine's government and its Western allies have urgently sought to halt the referendum, which they feared would lead to a repeat of Russia's annexation of Crimea in March but on a much larger scale. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has called the proposed referendum "contrived and bogus".
Ukrainian government troops have launched a military campaign to retake territory held by separatists this week. Troops briefly captured the rebel-held city hall in the eastern port of Mariupol overnight, but quickly abandoned it, leaving it back in the hands of the separatists.
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The United States and European Union, which have so far imposed limited sanctions Russian individuals and small firms, have threatened to impose much wider sanctions if Moscow took further steps to interfere in Ukraine. Sunday's planned referendum was seen as a potential trigger.
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Pro-Russian activists were rebuilding barricades outside the building where separatist flags flew and patriotic songs blared from loudspeakers.
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French bank Societe General wrote down the value of its Russian arm Rosbank by $730 million, blaming the economic uncertainty caused by the Ukraine crisis.
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The Funkinship crowd stays true to the seas, with "The Great Whale Ball," "Sea Legs," and "The Shad And The Eel" completing the nautical sound. For kids who seek a seafaring treat, there's more ship than funk. But – ah, they point out the name can be subdivided into "Fun-kinships," which is exactly what Derek and Charlie and company have formed. You like your friends? You like music? You like the share? You do the math.
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3.8 on October 28, 2016
We were able to stay for just the one night, but it was clean and comfortable - a very good place for a getaway.
4.2 on September 16, 2016
Overall, we loved our stay at the Solon Langworthy house. We stayed in the downstairs room. Awesome tub. Other reviews are right about the small toilet area, but it was fine for my partner and I. We ended up checking in a little late -- the owners were accommodating. The only thing that could improve was the kitchen situation. Breakfast was fine, but there were no instructions on what to do with the dirty dishes. There was a scrub brush in the sink, but no soap. I would have appreciated a sign saying whether to leave the dishes on the table, put them in the sink, or put them in the dishwasher.
4.6 on August 12, 2016
Great two days. Most comfortable and relaxing stay we have had in a long time. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a good time.
5 on March 11, 2016
I stayed in the master suite, which is a stunning space that looks way better in real life than in photos. Everything was peaceful and lovely, and the breakfast was great. I also never met the owners, but they were very responsive too my request for an earlier breakfast. I would definitely stay again. The only minor thing was that the jacuzzi style bath took FOREVER to fill up and the water from the tap was not very hot. So, just be prepared for that.
4.2 on October 21, 2015
We were looking for a quiet, private way to celebrate our anniversary, and that's exactly what this B&B provided. We felt like we had the whole place to ourselves! Breakfast was set out for us and there were plenty of great options - waffle mix to make Belgian waffles, gourmet muffins kept on a warmer, fresh coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice, and bowls of fresh fruit. And we had the kitchen to ourselves!
4.6 on September 11, 2015
We've lost count of how many times we've stayed! A private retreat with amazing soaking tubs. Breakfast is self-serve but I appreciate the behind-the-scenes operations and not being forced to interact with other guests.
3.8 on August 30, 2015
We enjoyed our stay at the Solon Langworthy B and B. The outside of the house does not give a good first impression but the rooms were beautiful and quiet. The description of this being very private and non intrusive is exactly correct. We were not met by the owners but instructions were very clear regarding the rooms and the amenities. I wouldn't have seen the owners at all had I not gone downstairs really early for a cup of tea while they were setting out breakfast items. If you DON'T want to chit chat with the innkeeper, this is the place for you! The room was very comfortable with all the features that were listed on the website. I would definitely stay here again
4.2 on July 03, 2015
This was our first B&B stay and we loved the privacy. The owner made himself scarce and we weren't bothered by other residents. The Delux Suite and the enormous jetted tub was well worth the price. We also loved how close the B&B was to other Dubuque attractions. We were able to walk everywhere! We had a great stay and will definitely come again!
4.6 on March 31, 2015
The Solon Langworthy House is unique as far as B&Bs go. Staying here gives you the feeling of staying in your own home away from home. They make it their business to stay out of your business and they do an excellent job doing this while providing a very clean, well designed, comfortable environment. It is located in a beautiful neighborhood in Dubuque. There were wine glasses and an opener ready for us when we arrived. For breakfast there were two muffins warmed, fresh fruit, and waffle batter individually portioned into containers. There is a high quality waffle maker in the kitchen and I made up a few waffles for my wife and I. They were delicious. They also had tea, coffee, and orange juice available. I loved my stay here. I am sad to see some reviews giving low scores for the "lack of a personal touch" but their business model is clearly stated on their webpage for all to see. They delivered exactly what they said they would.
4.8 on February 20, 2015
Me and my husband loved the place, it's quite and privet, it's a great place to get away from the city. Breakfast was delicious! We are already talking about coming back:)
French door entrance, queen-sized bed with posturepedic mattress, two person whirlpool tub/shower, vessel sink, wireless internet access, TV/DVD player, fresh flowers. Wonderful warm and tasteful decor in a spacious room. See Check-in time 3pm; check-out time 12pm. website for directions: www.Langworthybnb.com. ***Call or email for special rates***
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Private Transfers to Alpe D'Huez
Situated at 1,860m, and with pistes reaching up to a 3,330m you'll find 249km of pistes to ski with 84 lifts accessible by the villages of Villard Reculas, Vaujany, Auris, and Oz en Oisans.
The Pic Blanc is a notable highlight with access to the Sarenne glacier. You'll get fantastic views from the top as its one of the highest points of the Grandes Rousses Massif, with views right across to Mont Blanc.
They have a great snow record and the terrain is skiiable for all abilites.Ski-Lifts run private airport transfers to Alpe D'Huez 365-days a year.We can provide private transfers to Alpe D'Huez from Grenoble airport as well as Lyon airport, Geneva airport andChambery airport.
You can get a quote and make your booking online, receive an instant confirmation of your booking and be met by our representative when you arrive. This is much easier and cheaper than trying to get a taxi to Alpe D'Huez from the airport.
With a private transfer you do not have to share your minibus with anyone else, you are met at the airport and taken directly to your accommodation in Alpe D'Huez. This means there is no waiting time at the airport. If your flight is delayed, your driver will still be there to meet you when you do arrive.
For your return private transfer from Alpe D'Huez we confirm your exact pick up time, the afternoon before you depart by SMS text message and it is tailored exactly to your flight time or your own personal demands.
Ski-Lifts can provide baby seats and booster seats for you and we carry your sporting equipment free of charge.
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Campus DevCon at Lyceum of the Philippines University is a gathering in partnership with Lyceum of the Philippines University that aims to augment the academic learnings of students with up-to-date trends in the IT industry. The event converges an average of 200 students taking up Computer Science or other IT-related courses.
This Campus DevCon has 3 main components:
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LTs are very quick presentations delivered with or without auxiliary visual materials. Each speaker has a maximum of 10 minutes to present his idea, including preparation time, self, introduction, Q&A, etc. There are usually 6-8 LTs per Campus DevCon.
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BoF is an informal debate on tech topics with 3 volunteers from two opposing sides. A BoF panel will judge on who's the best team. Examples of BoF topics are "iOS vs Android", "Does technology improve or harm a person's social life?" and "Windows vs Linux".
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DevCon JCC is a one-hour programming competition that aims to spur critical thinking and highlight problem-solving strategies under pressure.
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Ph.D. student Jessica Sherette Receives Presidential Dissertation Fellowship
Jessica Sherette, a Ph.D. student from UTSA Computer Science, received the spring 2011 Presidential Dissertation Fellowship for her proposal, "On the Fréchet Distance and Other Related Similarity Measures for Surfaces." Out of a total of 15 applicants, there were only 5 recipients. Each recipient received an award of $2000.
Under the advisement of Dr. Carola Wenk, Sherette is developing algorithms for surface matching with a focus on the Fréchet distance. In particular, they are currently researching a core problem in computing the Fréchet distance for non-flat surfaces. Reliable surface matching is important for a wealth of applications, ranging from computer aided design to evolutionary biology.
Sherette received her BS from UT Austin. She was awarded an NSF EAPSI fellowship to travel to South Korea in summer 2012 and study this problem further with associate professor Hee-Kap Ahn (http://international.utsa.edu/news/jessica-sherette-receives-competitive-national-science-foundation-grant/). In her free time, Sherette enjoys practicing various martial arts, including aikido and taekwondo. In the future, she plans to pursue a career in academia with a focus on research.


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Olympic gold medal winning couple elated with Invisalign results
Gold medal winning couple, Jason Kenny and Laura Trott, underwent Invisalign treatment on the run up to the Rio Olympic games. The couple were eager to fix their crooked smiles ahead of the games to ensure that if they won medals their smiles would be perfect.
The couple's foreboding paid off with Jason winning 3 gold medals to add to his collection, equalling Sir Chris Hoy's record of 6. Laura also performed well, winning 2 gold medals to add to her previous tally, propelling her to the status of most decorated British female athlete of all time.
The couple's decision to invest in Invisalign treatment stemmed from the London 2012 Olympic Games. The pair were pictured biting their medals which highlighted their crooked smiles. It was then that they decided to make the improvements. Laura was quoted as saying, "I had Invisalign treatment because I am in the public eye and wanted to be able to smile with more confidence." Jason went on to say, "In pictures taken over the last eight years I had become very aware that my teeth were getting worse and I want to be able to smile on the podium at the Olympics."
Due to the nature of the Invisalign procedure the clear braces allowed the athletes to train and compete unhindered and had the added aesthetical bonus of being virtually unnoticeable to anyone.
The Invisalign treatment has really boosted the couple's confidence and the pair have been seen smiling broadly in many of their Rio Olympic photographs. The pair were treated by a Manchester orthodontist, Dr Bilal Bhatti, at his dental practice located near to the velodrome where they train. The couple are due to show off their perfect smiles again soon at their upcoming wedding ceremony.
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- Why GF-5?
- Performance
- Ingredients
- Testing
- Global Impact
- Timeline
Why GF-5?
How U.S. Government regulations drive the future of the automotive and lubricant industries
Regulation drives vehicle design, which in turn drives new enabling technology.
In 2011, all new passenger vehicles manufactured in the United States were required to meet government regulations put in place to further improve fuel economy and reduce exhaust gas emissions.
Why create new regulations?
In the past 40 years, U.S. government regulations have brought about significant fuel economy and emission improvements through required mechanical and chemical component redesigns. While these regulations were successful, more progress is needed. The number of vehicles on the road continues to increase, resulting in negative environmental impacts. And, the cost of fuel continues to increase, resulting in amplified public demand for improved fuel economy. These factors accelerate the cycle of regulation and the performance upgrade of engine oils.
New vehicle designs require new technologies from supporting industries
Automotive manufacturers are not the only ones required to carry out the regulation-driven redesign. Supporting industries and technologies, such as oil marketers and lubricant additive industries, worked together to develop and define the motor oil specification known as ILSAC GF-5. GF-5 oils are designed to improve the function and performance of engine and emission designs and help ensure compliance with government regulations.
GF-5 beyond the U.S.
The GF-5 specification has a global impact. As with the previous GF-4 specification, Japan, Korea and Canada adopted GF-5, and global marketers of motor oils added GF-5 to their requirements.
Consumers and GF-5
For consumers, their owner's manual tells them to use only motor oil carrying the API certification mark (Starburst). Motor oils carrying the API certification mark are ILSAC GF-5 quality.
GF-5 Performance Requirements
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Emissions System Protection
The ILSAC GF-5 Needs Statement indicated that the ILSAC GF-5 performance must provide improvements to ILSAC GF-4 in Emission System Durability.
For GF-5, phosphorus was reduced from GF-4 (0.06% wt) due to potential wear concerns. As such, a minimum on phosphorus content still exists. Additionally, a phosphorus retention test was incorporated into GF-5, with the objective of minimizing phosphorus leaving the engine and entering the After-Treatment Devices (ATDs). Previously, only a chemical limit was used.
The phosphorus retention test measures the amount of phosphorus retained in the engine lubricant using the current Sequence IIIG engine test @ 100 hours.
High phosphorus retention oils are beneficial for:
- Extending the life of the ATD such as catalytic converters and oxygen sensors
- Improved Oxidation prevention to minimize oil thickening
- Improved protection against Copper and Lead corrosion
- Retention of the multifunctional benefits of the Zinc dialkydithiophosphate, or ZDP, such as anti-wear, anti-oxidant, anti-corrosion, and lowering the long term Tail-pipe NOx, CO, and HC emissions
Seal Compatibility
Seal compatibility performance was not new to lubricants.
OEMs had their own seal compatibility specifications for their factory-fill and service-fill oils. However, there were GF-4 oils that did not meet the targeted seal compatibility performance. OEMs were looking for a performance upgrade so that all oils met the targeted elastomer compatibility performance.
In GF-5, the compilation of the OEM specs became a part of the ILSAC/API GF-5 specification. In addition, a new seal material commonly used by OEMs was added.
Oil leakage can result from a combination of chemical incompatibility of the oil, aging of the seal material and mechanical wear on the seal material. By increasing the number of seal materials evaluated and using a more stringent test, elastomer compatibility can be assured. Preventing oil leaks is also good for the environment and it keeps the oil where it is needed most — in the engine's lubrication system.
The performance requirement of seal compatibility had a measurable impact on the formulating challenge of GF-5.
Fuel Economy
The ILSAC GF-5 Needs Statement indicates the ILSAC GF-5 performance must surpass ILSAC GF-4 in fuel economy and fuel economy retention.
Previously in GF-2 and GF-1, the Sequence VIA test was used; it evaluated only fresh oil fuel economy. In GF-3 and GF-4, the Sequence VIB test was used; it measured fuel economy on both fresh and aged oil. Fuel economy deteriorates over time, which is why aged oil is also measured in the Sequence VIB.
The industry decided a more modern engine representative of current technology was required for GF-5, so the GM High Feature 3.6 liter engine was selected. The fuel economy test was identified as the Sequence VID engine test. Previously, the Sequence VIB test used a Ford 4.6 liter V-8 engine. The more modern V-6 engine was needed in order to improve the precision of the fuel economy test.
Congress has passed legislation mandating CAFÉ requirements to be set at 54.5 mpg by the year 2025. The auto industry is under tremendous pressure to increase MPG and will look to the oil and additives industries to help achieve this goal.
E-85 Rust Protection (Rust protection when using Biofuel)
Many vehicles are built to be flexible fuel vehicles. They are capable of running on conventional unleaded regular gasoline; on E85, which is 85% Ethanol plus 15% conventional unleaded gasoline; or on any mixture in between.
Although very few vehicles actually run on E85 the majority of the time, the OEMs want to ensure they do not have detrimental performance when using E85. The two areas of concern are rust protection and emulsion retention.
A bench test was added to GF-5 to ensure sufficient protection from rust caused by biofuels such as E-85 in Flexible Fuel Vehicles.
Biofuels such as E-85 are different from gasoline and may cause engine rust to occur in Flexible Fuel Vehicles, so it is important that GF-5 formulations are fortified to prevent rust. Biofuels such as E-85 are coming into wider use and GF-5 oils must be able to address this potential rust issue.
The performance requirement of E-85 rust protection has had a measurable impact on the formulating challenges of GF-5.
E-85 Emulsion Retention
An emulsion retention test was included in GF-5 to ensure emulsion retention occurs when biofuels such as E85 are used in FFV.
The byproducts of combustion of biofuels such as E85 are water and acids that tend to be very corrosive if not controlled. The retention of the E-85 emulsion is necessary, as it helps to minimize the corrosion that the water and acids from combustion and condensation may cause.
The performance requirement of E85 emulsion retention has had a measurable impact on the formulating challenges of GF-5.
5W-XX Volatility
Controlling oil consumption (keeping oil in the engine) is necessary to ensure proper engine performance; oil consumption is related to oil volatility. The GF-5 standard for oil volatility remains at the GF-4 level of 15% maximum. Other factors influencing oil consumption include engine age, engine design and proper maintenance.
Oil volatility is directly related to the selection of proper base oil components and not additives.
Engine Sludge Protection
The Sequence VG test evaluates the lubricant's ability to prevent sludge and varnish formation. The Sequence VG test simulates moderate temperature taxicab service, urban and suburban delivery service or commuting back and forth to your job. Sludge leads to deposit buildup in the engine and can lead to engine failure. The Sequence VG test also looks at piston deposits and oil screen plugging from sludge.
For GF-5, engine sludge protection is measured by the Sequence VG test, which was the same test used in GF-4. Dispersants are used to control the formation of sludge, but negatively impact fuel economy.
Piston Cleanliness
The ILSAC GF-5 Needs Statement indicated that the ILSAC GF-5 performance had to provide improvements to ILSAC GF-4 in engine oil robustness, which includes piston cleanliness along with engine sludge protection and turbocharger protection.
A piston cleanliness test is required, as piston deposits can get behind and around the piston rings, which can cause the rings to stick and be sluggish. As a result, the deposits in the ring area displace gas, which is required for ring pressurization. When deposits get behind and around piston rings, a lack of compression occurs. This usually results in increased emissions, decreased fuel economy and decreased performance.
A piston cleanliness test is also required because deposits can build on the piston crown, causing pre ignition. Deposits can also build up on the piston undercrown, which increases piston temperature. Both can result in decreased performance.
To address this issue, the Sequence IIIG engine test was developed to evaluate high temperature deposits. The Sequence IIIG test is an oil thickening and piston deposit test run under high-temperature/high-load conditions. This test also provides information about valve train wear. The test simulates high-speed service under relatively high-temperature conditions.
Piston cleanliness is measured by the weighted piston deposit rating in the Sequence IIIG test.
Detergents are used to prevent piston deposit build-up, but trade off exists between increased piston cleanliness and fuel economy. The detergent components that go the metal surfaces to keep the engine's parts clean compete against the friction modifier components that go to the metal surfaces to reduce friction and improve fuel economy.
Turbocharger Protection
The TEOST 33C deposit bench test evaluates turbocharger protection for GF-5.
During this test, problems were observed with oxidative degradation/thermal coking of the engine oil in the turbocharger bearing area during hot shut-down. It is necessary to protect the bearing from deposits, because deposit build-up in the turbocharger bearing area can lead to loss of engine performance and possibly engine failure.
Turbocharger protection is important, but there are tradeoffs when it comes to fuel economy. The detergent and dispersant components that go the metal surfaces to keep the engine's parts clean and prevent deposit build-up in the turbocharger compete against the friction modifier components that go to the metal surfaces to reduce friction and improve fuel economy.
It is estimated that 15 to 25% of all Ford, GM and Chrysler engines have turbochargers.
Oxidative Thickening
Oil oxidation leads to oil thickening and potential pumpability problems. Think about pumping water vs. honey. As oil oxidizes, it gets more viscous and can negatively impact fuel economy. In addition, oil oxidation makes it difficult for the oil to circulate through the lubricating passages of the engine and may lead to oil starvation. Oil starvation can result in engine failure.
To address oxidative thickening, the Sequence IIIG test is used, which was the same test used for GF-4. The Sequence IIIG is more severe than the previous Sequence IIIE and IIIF, as the engine test is hotter and longer to simulate modern engines.
No differences in oxidative thickening limits exist between GF-5 and GF-4. The formulating challenge is to prevent oxidative thickening while not negatively affecting fuel economy or engine oil robustness.
Wear Protection
Zinc Dialkydithiophosphate, commonly referred to as ZDP, is a classic and proven component for wear protection.
Existing technology is available to address the wear protection needs of GF-5; however, many of the additives used to inhibit wear contain phosphorus. Phosphorus in the exhaust gas has been shown to harm after-treatment devices.
The engine lubricant must protect from premature wear. The Sequence IVA is a flat follower valve train wear test and has proven to be adequate.
The Impact on Lubricant Ingredients
What types of lubricant ingredients does GF-5 require?
Additive companies and oil marketers determine the appropriate lubricant ingredients to meet GF-5 performance requirements. The Needs Statement for GF-5, approved by ILSAC/OIL, shapes the level of performance required over and above GF-4.
Performance Additives
In order to meet GF-5 performance requirements, lubricant additives must provide:
- Improved phosphorous retention (ZDP) to enable emission system durability while maintaining engine protection
- Increased levels of organic/inorganic Friction Modifiers to meet improved fuel economy and fuel economy retention
- Enhanced emulsion and rust protection for Flex Fuel Vehicle specifically those that run on ethanol based fuel (E85)
- Greater seal compatibility to help ensure seal longevity and prevent oil leakage in older vehicles, as demonstrated by a seal test specifically developed for GF-5
Base Oils
There is a greater demand for SAE 0W-20 oils. Formulating SAE 0W-20 oils requires the use of Group III base oils.
Viscosity Modifier
Viscosity modifying additives (VMs) control the temperature-viscosity relationship of engine oils. Viscosity modifiers are susceptible to shear degradation in the engine. Viscosity modifiers with good fuel economy and high temperature deposit performance are needed to meet the requirements of GF-5.
Pour Point Depressant (PPD)
Pour Point Depressants (PPDs) continue to play an important role in managing both the new and used low temperature properties of the finished oil. As base stocks, performance additives and VMs evolve with new specifications, careful selection of PPDs ensures fail-safe low temperatures performance
GF-5 Testing
Performance Characteristics
Engine Test
GF-4 vs. GF-5 Comparison & Comment
Test Procedure
High Temperature Deposits
Average Weighted Piston Deposit (WPD) = 4.0
Oil Thickening
Same as GF-4
Sludge and Varnish
Limits for Average Engine Sludge = 8.0
Oil Screen Clogging
Limits for Oil Screen Clogging = 15%
Valvetrain Wear
Same as GF-4
Bearing Corrosion
Same as GF-4
Fuel Economy
New to GF-5
SAE XW- 20 viscosity grade
SAE XW-30 viscosity grade
SAE 10W-30 and all other viscosity grades
Bench Tests
GF-4 vs. GF-5 Comparison & Comment
Test Procedure
Viscosity grades are limited to SAE 0W, 5W, and 10W mulitgrade
Phosphorus, mass % max
Mass % maximum set at 0.08% wt
Sulfur Content, mass % max
0.5% wt maximum for all vis grades except 10W-30 which is 0.6% wt maximum
Phosphorus Volatility
New to GF-5
Phosphorus, mass % min
Same as GF-4
Noack Volatility
Same as GF-4
GCD Distillation
Same as GF-4
ASTM Foam
Measuring Foam Stability has changed from 10 minutes to 1 minute
ASTM High Temperature Foam
Same as GF-4
35 mg maximum Deposit Weight
New to GF-5
Same as GF-4
Same as GF-4
Same as GF-4
Homogeneity & Miscibility
Same as GF-4
MRV TP-1 is run on drain from Sequence IIIG or ROBO
|ROBO or Seq IIIGA
Ball Rust test (BRT)
Same GF-4
New to GF-5
New to GF-5
Chrysler Emulsion Retention (D7563)
Sequence IIIG Engine Test
The Sequence IIIG is a fired engine test designed to evaluate the candidate oil's performance in three areas:
- Viscosity Increase
- High Temperature Piston Deposits
- Valve Train Wear
For GF-5 the rated performance parameters proposed are:
- Viscosity Increase as a Percentage of New Oil Viscosity
- Weighted Piston Deposits
- Cam and Lifter Wear
- Hot Stuck Rings
The weighted piston deposit requirement for GF-5 is 5.0 minimum and is a significant upgrade compared to the GF-4 limit of 3.5 minimum.
Sequence IIIG Test Conditions
GM 3.8L (3800 cc) V-6
Test Length (h)
Speed (RPM)
Load (Nm)
Oil Temperature (°C)
Coolant Temperature (°C)
Intake Air Temp (°C)
Valve Spring Load (lbs)
205 @ 0.375 inch deflection
Air/Fuel Ratio
Initial Oil Charge (ml)
Oil Check and samples (h)
0,20, 40, 60, 80 and 100
Nodular Cast Iron (Phosphated
Cam Bushing
Alloy Cast Iron
Haltermann Fuel unleaded
Sequence VG Engine Test
The Sequence VG is a fired engine test designed to evaluate the candidate oil's ability to prevent sludge and varnish deposits in short trip low temperature operation
The test cycles between low and high temperature operation, simulating the short trip driving conditions which promote the generation of acids and fuel dilution in the crankcase. A special fuel is used which is prone to sludge and varnish generation.
The rated performance parameters for the Sequence VG are:
- Average Engine Sludge (AES)
- Rocker Arm Cover Sludge (RACS)
- Average Engine Varnish (AEV)
- Average Piston Skirt Varnish (APV)
- Oil Screen Clogging (Screen Clogging, %)
- Ring Sticking (RS)
Performance limits for AES, RACS and Oil Screen Clogging are more demanding for GF-5 compared to the limits for GF-4.
Sequence VG Test Conditions
Ford 4.6L SOHC V-8
Test Length (h)
Operating Cycles
54 Cycles, 4 hours/Cycle
Time (Minutes)
Speed (RPM)
Manifold Pressure (KPa absolute)
Oil Temperature (°C)
Rocker Cover Coolant Temperature (°C)
Engine Coolant Temperature (°C)
Intake Air Temp (°C)
Haltermann Fuel unleaded
Sequence IVA Engine Test
The Sequence IVA is a fired engine test designed to measure the crankcase oil's ability to prevent valve train wear encountered during "Stop and Go" or short trip driving conditions and extended idling. The test evaluates cam lobe wear at low temperature and low speed conditions.
The rated parameter is the average Cam Lobe Wear and is measured at seven locations on each of the twelve cam lobes.
Sequence IVA Test Conditions
Nissan 2.4L inline 4 cylinder
Test Length (h)
2 (Low and High speed)
Stage Duration (minutes)
Speed (RPM)
Manifold Pressure (KPa absolute)
Oil Temperature
Coolant Temperature (°C)
Haltermann Fuel unleaded (Dyed Green)
Sequence VIII Engine Test
The Sequence VIII is a fired engine test used to evaluate candidate oil's ability to prevent Copper /Lead bearing corrosion. In addition this test is used to evaluate lubricant's resistance to viscosity loss due to mechanical shearing.
Test performance parameters are Bearing Weight Loss after 40 hours and the viscosity @ 100°C of the "vacuum stripped" oil sample taken after 10 hours of operation.
Sequence VIII Test Conditions
LABECO Single Cylinder
Test Length (h)
Speed (RPM)
3150 ± 25
Oil Temperature (°C)
143.5 ± 1
Coolant Temperature (°C)
93.5 ± 1
Fuel Consumption (kg/h)
2.15 ± 0.11
Air/Fuel Ratio
14.0 ± 0.5
Haltermann Unleaded Fuel (Dyed Green)
Engine Oil Aeration Test (ASTM D6894)
ASTM D6894, Engine Oil Aeration Test, is a standard test method for evaluation of the oils resistance to Oil Aeration. Commonly referred to as HEUI or EOAT, the test was originally developed in 1994 to measure the aeration tendencies of heavy duty diesel engine oils. It was intended to replace the ASTM high temperature foam test D6082 in API CG-4 requirements, API CG-4 was implemented and it was discovered that the ASTM foam tests did not correlate with engine oil aeration in field service. The Engine Oil Aeration test is run in a fired engine for 20 hours and the aeration is measured as a % volume of the oil.
This test has not been used for PCMO specification and it is not know if this test would be suitable for the proposed GF-5 application.
Sequence VID Engine Test
The Sequence VID test replaced the Sequence VIB as the Fuel Economy test for ILSAC GF-5. As an outcome of discussions within ILSAC/OIL, a Consortium was formed to oversee and fund the Sequence VID development.
The members were:
Automotive Companies
Oil Companies
Additive Companies
General Motors Corp.
Ford Motor Co.
Afton Chemical
R. T. Vanderbilt
VID Development Program Status
GM 3.6L High Feature V6 Engine
HTHS Bench Test
New for GF-5: SAE 0W, SAE 5W, SAE 10W-40 changed from 2.9 to 3.5 cSt minimum at 150°C.
D4951 Bench Test
Sequence IIIGB (EOT) Bench Test
Emissions System Durability
An ASTM committee, Emissions System Compatibility Improvement Team (ESCIT) developed a process to identify the amount of phosphorus that escapes the engine and finds its way into the emissions systems (catalytic converter and other after-treatment devices). It is known that volatilized phosphorus impairs catalyst efficiency.
The ESCIT recommended measuring the % phosphorus retention in the EOT (100 hour) sample from the Sequence IIIG test.
D5800 Bench Test
D6417 Bench Test
D892 (Option A Modified) Bench Test
D6082 (Option A) Bench Test
MHT-4 TEOST Bench Test
The MHT-4 TEOST (ASTM D7097) is a bench test used to evaluate oil performance relative to forming Moderately High Temperature Piston Deposits when subjected to high power and temperature operating conditions.
The performance parameter is the weight of deposits on a heated metal rod.
MHT-4 TEOST Test Conditions
Test Length, hours
Oil Sample volume, g
Depositor rod Temperature, °C
Air Flow, ml/minute
Depositor Oil Flow, g/minute
Liquid Napthenates (Pb/Fe/Sn)
Catalyst Concentration
0.114g/g oil
Together the test results from both versions paint a picture of the candidate oil's high temperature deposit forming tendency.
TEOST 33C (ASTM 6335) Bench Test
The Thermo-Oxidation Engine Oil Simulation Test (TEOST®) 33C was originally developed for and made part of GF-2 to evaluate turbocharger deposit formation. This test was not included in GF-3 or GF-4, but was included in GF-5. The GF-2 performance limit was 60 mg maximum and the GF-5 is 25 mg maximum. This test is meant to evaluate the high temperature deposit forming tendencies of crankcase oil.
This test simulates the cyclic temperatures encountered by lubricating oil in a turbocharged gasoline fueled engine. About 100 ml of test oil is used in a 12 cycle/2 hour test. The test piece is a hollow heated rod (TEOST® Depositor Rod) that will accumulate deposits over the 2 hour test period. The test oil flows over the rod at about 0.5 g/minute, while the test piece is cycled 12 times over a temperature range of 200°C to 480°C. The increase in the weight of the rod is the performance parameter measured for this procedure. The greater the weight gain, the poorer the performance.
TEOST 33C Test Conditions
Test Length, hours
Number of Cycles
Cycle Duration, minutes
Depositor Rod Temperature, °C
200 to 480
Depositor Oil Flow, g/minute
Oil Sample volume, ml
Ferric Napthenate
EOWTT & EOFT Bench Tests
ASTM D6922 Bench Test
ROBO Bench Test
The ROBO test is a bench test for evaluation of the used engine oil low temperature viscosity performance. This test was developed by Degussa Rhomax Additives and was accepted by ILSAC/OIL as a Sequence IIIGA replacement.
Test Procedure
Test oil is combined with Iron Ferrocene catalyst is placed in a reaction vessel. The mixture is reacted under vacuum with Nitrogen Dioxide and air for 40 hours at 170°C, while being stirred with a paddle stirrer.
The performance parameter evaluated is low temperature viscosity as measured by the ASTM D4684 MRV-TP1.
ROBO Bench Test Conditions
Test Length, h
Temperature, °C
Test Oil charge, g
Stirrer speed, RPM
Catalyst, Iron Ferrocene, ppm
Airflow, ml/minute
Nitrogen Dioxide (Liquid Phase)
2ml/h for 12 h
Vacuum for test vessel, mm Hg
Volatility (Loss) %
Ball Rust Test ASTM D6557 Bench Test
The BRT (Ball Rust Test) ASTM D6557 is a bench test developed to replace the Sequence IID engine test for measuring rust of iron or steel parts in an engine. It is used to measure a candidate oils ability to prevent corrosion of the internal engine parts in service where water and acid build-up occur.
The BRT is an 18 hour procedure during which the actual Lifter Ball from a hydraulic tappet is exposed to an acid/water solution in air. The performance parameter in this procedure is called the Gray Value Rating. The Gray Value Rating is obtained from an instrument that measures reflective intensity which is an indicator of surface area corrosion.
Ball Rust Test Conditions
Hydraulic Lifter Ball in a 20cc glass containers with 10 ml of test oil on a shaker table
Test Length
18 hours
Shaker Speed
Air Flow
40 cc / minute
Acid Solution
Acetic/Hydrobromic/Hydrochloric Acids in deionized water
Acid Add Rate
0.19 ml/hour
Humidity Cabinet Rust Test (ASTM D1748)
ASTM D1748 is a standard procedure for evaluating corrosion protection capacity of lubricating oil under high humidity conditions.
Testing is conducted in a sealed chamber called a Humidity Cabinet that provides a moisture saturated environment causing continuous condensation and evaporation. Test panels are suspended from a rotating stage and air temperature is maintained at 48.9 ± 1.1°C.
Performance parameter is the degree of rusting that occurs and is a visual assessment. Proposed limit has been "No Rust".
This test was officially dropped by ILSAC/OIL.
Seal Compatibility (ASTM D7216-05) Bench Test
ASTM D7216 is a standard procedure for evaluating oil compatibility with typical seal materials used in automotive applications.
The HDEO categories have had seal compatibility included since the API CH-4 service category and GM has had a requirement for a few years for their passenger car engine oils. Seal compatibility has been proposed for GF-5 in order to provide a leak free engine which is good for the environment.
The current proposal is to evaluate the seal materials after 336 hours of immersion in the candidate oil. The seal material proposed and the test temperature are listed below:
Seal Compatibility Test Conditions
Seal Material
Temperature, °C
Polyacrlate Rubber
Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber
Silicone Rubber
Fluorocarbon Rubber (FKM-1)
Ethylene Acrylic Rubber
The properties measured for each material are:
- Volume Change, % ∆
- Hardness Change, Points
- Tensile Strength, % ∆
- Elongation at Break, % ∆
- Tensile Stress at 50% Elongation, % ∆
Emulsion Retention Bench Test
Emulsion Retention is an ILSAC GF-5 issue due to the increasing use of BioFuels such as E-85 in Flexible
Fuel Vehicles.
Chrysler developed a bench test to evaluate emulsion retention in the presence of water and ethanol in gasoline.
The procedure uses the candidate oil blended* with 10% water and 10% E-85 fuel. The expectation is to have the following occur:
Emulsion Retention Test Conditions
24 hours @ 0°C
No water separation
24 hours @ 25°C
No water separation
E-85 fuel is 85% Ethanol and 15% gasoline.
Global Implications of ILSAC GF-5
How does the global marketplace accept new specifications?
When a new North American Passenger Car Engine Oil Specification becomes officially available it will appear in other parts of the world concurrently. The new performance standards developed by the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) and certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API), are generally accepted by the rest of the world.
Source: Directory of Licenses: API Engine Oil and Licensing Certification Committee, API publication 1520.
In Asia Pacific and Latin America, motor oils follow the API performance level and as a result have ILSAC GF-5 oil in some of their markets. JAMA (Japan Automotive Manufacturers Association) is part of ILSAC and has a vote in the development of new specifications. When oils are officially licensed and in the market in the U.S., oils of the same performance level are immediately in the market in Japan and simultaneously in Korea, Australia and Canada
In Europe the ACEA (European Automobile Manufactures Association) specifications are primarily followed.
GF-5 Specification Upgrade Process
GF-5 Milestones
The list below represents activities critical to the creation of the ILSAC GF-5 performance specification, from inception to API first licensing.
|Complete Test Development
|3Q to 4Q 2008
|Run Test Precision Matrices
|4Q 2008 to 1Q 2009
|ASTM Test Acceptance
|ACC Test Registration
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Game Master: "You find yourselves at the gates of Theranor. The sun has crept behind the Adder's Tongue peaks to the west and the lands east of them are now blanketed in shadow. 'Halt!' A voice shouts from the ramparts 'State your business strangers, we are loath to let in travelers after the suns retreat!' You see an anxious looking guard staring down from the wall. What do you do?"
What indeed? Do the Participants state their reasons for approaching the gates honestly? Do they try to bamboozle the guard? Does the fearsome barbarian in the party step forward and threatened the fires of the hell's for standing in the way of their quest? Or do cooler heads prevail?
Player: "Lets see, I have a 10 in bluff, I will make up a reason for approaching the walls so late."(Player rolls a die and adds the 10) "21 what happens?"
Now there are different ways to handle how social rolls are made in-game. Some Game Masters may choose to have the player "earn" the roll through role play. If they feel the player made a reasonable attempt at bluffing for example. Then the player will roll their bluff skill to see if they are successful.Some GM's will just have the player roll and let the dice and the characters stats speak for themselves.
As the GM of a traditional tabletop RPG, either of these approaches are fine, the players are after all not their characters and the two will have different skill sets. But, as the Game Facilitator of a Skill Centric Role Play session designed to teach social skills to the Participants involved, the first consideration is how to do this. In the first case of earning a roll, what if the player "William Shatner'd" the role play (by this I mean reached the very pinnacle of acting brilliance), earned the roll, but rolled poorly? This method for the purpose of building social skills leaves success and failure too far from the Participant. The second method removes the connection to the individual completely, weighing all on a combination of statistics and chance. I propose another method. When running scenarios involving social skill based role play, I use what I refer to as the "push" method. Picture this scenario designed to teach negotiation and effective interpersonal skills:
Game Facilitator: "You find yourselves at the gates of Theranor. The sun has crept behind the Adder's Tongue peaks to the west and the lands east of them are now blanketed in shadow. 'Halt!' A voice shouts from the ramparts 'State your business strangers, we are loath to let in travelers after the suns retreat!' You see an anxious looking guard staring down from the wall. What do you do?"
Participant: "I... I mean we...that is our group...what should I say?"
Game Facilitator: "Well, you are standing before a gate to a town after dark, the guard seems nervous and hesitant to let anyone in after the sun sets."
Participant: "Oh, I say to the guard 'What worries you so, good soldier, that you would turn away enterprising adventurers such as us?'"
Game Facilitator (speaking as the guard): "Tis a dangerous time. Strange and horrific creatures have been seen in the surrounding woods. It is rumored that they can wear the skin of humans. You are adventurers you say?"
Participant: "Yes, that we are. Adventurers on a noble quest to save the kingdom from dark sorcery. We are in need of supplies before venturing forth, will you allow us to enter your town."
Game Facilitator (speaking as the guard): "What proof can you offer to show that you harbor no ill intent, nor are horrors of the dark?"
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In the above scenario the Game Facilitator presented a situation which challenged the Participants current understanding of negotiation and effective interpersonal skills. Rather than having the Participant roll to see how well their character did in-game, the Game Facilitator used a combination of in-game challenge (when speaking as the guard) and out of game coaching to guide the Participant through the interaction. At the end of the session, the Game Facilitator and the Participants discuss the events that took place in game, going through what methods were effective and those that weren't. From this post game analysis, lessons are derived that can be taken into the real world.
Pushing the Participants with a combination of coaching and challenges, allows a Game Facilitator to get the best skill "performance" during game. This is akin to a director trying to get a grade A Shatner level performance. Could you imagine what would have been if those who directed William Shatner just simply called for a roll? We would be robbed of the full realization of his brilliance...


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5) Support for both audio and video calls.
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