A Surviving Spouse whose SBP annuity is offset by DIC is entitled to a monthly Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance (SSIA) from the Department of Defense. In Fiscal Year 2016, the monthly payment is $275. It will increase to $310 during FY 2017, and under current law, will terminate at the end of FY 2017.
Barbells, weights, and dumbbells come in different forms. Some are metal only, while others are rubber only. Some may be a combination of both. Others are made with a urethane coating. Each requires a specific cleaning solution for maintenance and long wear.
Disc weights (plates) are slid onto the outer portions of the bar to increase or decrease the desired total weight. These weights are often secured with collars to prevent them from sliding off during the exercise, which can result in injuries and death, or flinging the unevenly loaded barbell through the air.