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.
An Olympic curl bar is much lighter than a barbell, weighing only 15 to 20 pounds, and is about 47 to 48 inches long. It can, therefore, be used to lift weights less than 45 pounds as well. Maximum weight capacity for most standard curl bars is about 200 pounds. Standard two-arm curl bars have a 1-inch sleeve on each end, and accept any standard weight plates. These are commonly used in home gyms. Olympic curl bars have a 2-inch sleeve, and they're designed to accommodate slightly bigger weight plates that are commonly found in the gyms.