Its antlers alone measured as much as 12 feet across. As with other animals that lived in the icy north during the Pleistocene, preserved specimens of the Irish elk can be readily found in melting permafrost, making it a prime candidate for being cloned. Related topics: Animal Research, Extinction, MNN lists, Science.
Dearness allowance (D.A.) is part of a person's salary. It is calculated as a percent of the basic salary. This amount is then added to the basic salary along with house rent allowance to get the total salary.
Compensation and contribution limits are subject to annual cost-of-living adjustments. The annual limits are: 1  salary deferrals - $17,500 in 2014 and $18,000 in 2015, plus $5,500 in 2014 and $6,000 in 2015 if the employee is age 50 or older (IRC Sections 402(g) and 414(v)).2  annual compensation - $260,000 in 2014 and $265,000 in 2015 (IRC Section 401(a)(17)).lthough Mary makes salary deferrals of $17,500, only $13,000 (5% of $260,000) will be matched. She must receive a matching contribution of $6,500 (50% x $13,000) under the terms of the plan.