Expected shortfall, like VAR, is a function of two parameters: N (the time horizon in days) and X% (the confidence level). It is the expected loss during an N-day period, conditional that the loss is greater than the Xth percentile of the loss distribution.
Longanisa is a Philippine version of a Spanish Longaniza sausage. Longaniza is also popular in Argentina, Chile, Mexico and all other Spanish speaking countries including the Caribbean Islands like Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
Giardia in Humans. Giardia is a microscopic parasite responsible for the diarrhea-related illness giardiasis. Also known as Giardia intestinalis or Giardia lamblia, this organism begins to multiply within the intestines after a person becomes infected.For more details on symptoms of giardiasis, treatment options, and different ways in which humans can become infected with this parasite, click Giardia.).