PLA
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Organizations and groups
- People's Liberation Army (disambiguation)People's Liberation Army (disambiguation)-Africa:* People's Liberation Army of Namibia, the armed forces of SWAPO during the Namibian national liberation struggle* Azanian People's Liberation Army, the armed wing of the Pan Africanist Congress during the Apartheid years...
- People's Liberation ArmyPeople's Liberation ArmyThe People's Liberation Army is the unified military organization of all land, sea, strategic missile and air forces of the People's Republic of China. The PLA was established on August 1, 1927 — celebrated annually as "PLA Day" — as the military arm of the Communist Party of China...
of the People's Republic of China - People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in LebanonLebanonLebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
(Arabic: Jayish al-Tahrir al-Sha’aby) or Armée de Libération Populaire (ALP) in French was/is the militia of the DruzeDruzeThe Druze are an esoteric, monotheistic religious community, found primarily in Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan, which emerged during the 11th century from Ismailism. The Druze have an eclectic set of beliefs that incorporate several elements from Abrahamic religions, Gnosticism, Neoplatonism...
Progressive Socialist PartyProgressive Socialist PartyThe Progressive Socialist Party or PSP , also known as Parti Socialiste Progressiste in French, is a political party in Lebanon. Its current leader is Walid Jumblatt...
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- People's Liberation Army
- Palestinian Liberation ArmyPalestinian Liberation ArmyThe Palestine Liberation Army was ostensibly set up as the military wing of the Palestine Liberation Organization at the 1964 Arab League summit , with the mission of fighting Israel...
- An early name of the Irish National Liberation ArmyIrish National Liberation ArmyThe Irish National Liberation Army or INLA is an Irish republican socialist paramilitary group that was formed on 8 December 1974. Its goal is to remove Northern Ireland from the United Kingdom and create a socialist united Ireland....
- Phone Losers of AmericaPhone Losers of AmericaThe Phone Losers of America is an American phreaking group founded in the 1990s, active on the hacking scene. The PLA e-zine was first written in 1990, and the went up in 1994. It has ranked at the top of Alexa's "Prank Call" category.- History :...
, the computer and telephone hacking group - Port of London AuthorityPort of London AuthorityThe Port of London Authority is a self-funding public trust established in 1908 by the Port of London Act to govern the Port of London. Its responsibility extends over the Tideway of the River Thames and the authority is responsible for the public right of navigation and for conservancy of the...
- Public Library Association, a division of the American Library Association
- Pre-school learning alliancePre-school learning alliancePre-school Learning Alliance is an early-years educational registered charityand a voluntary sector provider of childcare for young children in England.-Early days:...
, a charitable organisation formed by a number of playschools/groups in the UK - Party of Labour of Albania, the political party of the one party People's Socialist Republic of Albania from 1944-1991
Sciences
- Phospholipase APhospholipase APhospholipase A can refer to:* Phospholipase A1* Phospholipase A2An enzyme that displays both phospholipase A1 and phospholipase A2 activities is called a Phospholipase B ....
, an enzyme important in inflammatory processes - Principle of Least AstonishmentPrinciple of least astonishmentThe principle of least astonishment applies to user interface design, software design, and ergonomics. It is alternatively referred to as the rule or law of least astonishment, or the rule or principle of least surprise .The POLA states that, when two elements of an interface conflict, or are...
, a concept in the study of human-computer interaction - Participatory Learning and Action, an approach used in international development
- Prior Learning AssessmentRecognition of prior learningRecognition of prior learning , prior learning assessment , or prior learning assessment and recognition , describes a process used by colleges and universities around the world to evaluate learning acquired outside the classroom for the purpose of assigning academic credit...
in the field of education and articulation - Programmable Logic ArrayProgrammable logic arrayA programmable logic array is a kind of programmable logic device used to implement combinational logic circuits. The PLA has a set of programmable AND gate planes, which link to a set of programmable OR gate planes, which can then be conditionally complemented to produce an output...
, a programmable device used to implement combinational logic circuits - Polylactic acidPolylactic acidPoly or polylactide is a thermoplastic aliphatic polyester derived from renewable resources, such as corn starch , tapioca products or sugarcanes...
, a biopolymerBiopolymerBiopolymers are polymers produced by living organisms. Since they are polymers, Biopolymers contain monomeric units that are covalently bonded to form larger structures. There are three main classes of biopolymers based on the differing monomeric units used and the structure of the biopolymer formed...
made from natural sugar sources, which can be used as a substitute for petroleum-based polymers
Administrative
- Project Labor AgreementProject Labor AgreementA Project Labor Agreement , also known as a Community Workforce Agreement, is a controversial pre-hire collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organizations that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project...
, a type of pre-hire collective bargaining agreement that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project. - Protected Landscape Area, a type of protected areas in Slovakia and the Czech Republic
- Product licensing applicationProduct licensing applicationA Product License Application is the formal process by which theFood and Drug Administration approves a biological for commercial distribution....
, an application to the Food and Drug Administration to get approval of a biologic product - Port of the Americas, a mega port in Ponce, PR
Other meanings
PLA may also mean:- Pamela AndersonPamela AndersonPamela Denise Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, model, producer, author, activist, and former showgirl, known for her roles on the television series Home Improvement, Baywatch, and V.I.P. She was chosen as a Playmate of the Month for Playboy magazine in February 1990...
, a Canadian actress, sex symbol and glamour model. - The Playboy EnterprisesPlayboy EnterprisesPlayboy Enterprises, Inc. is a privately held global media and lifestyle company founded by Hugh Marston Hefner to manage the Playboy magazine empire. Its programming and content are available worldwide on television networks, Websites, mobile platforms and radio...
stock symbol - The ProLife AllianceProLife AllianceProLife Alliance is an advocacy group in the United Kingdom, formed in October 1996. It is opposed to human cloning and abortion, opposes experiments on human embryos and also opposes any form of euthanasia. It supports anti-abortion taxation policies and guaranteed maternity and paternity leave...
, a minor political party in the United Kingdom - Peace, Love and Anarchy
- Podvodnaya Lodka Atomnaya, the Russian designation for a nuclear-propelled attack submarine (Western equivalent: SSN)
- Title of song by Robert Wyatt
Surname
Pla is also a surname, and can refer to:- Conrad PlaConrad PlaConrad Pla is a Canadian actor and former professional kickboxer. He is probably best known for starring in the Canadian television series ReGenesis....
, Canadian kickboxer and actor - Enrique Pla y DenielEnrique Pla y DenielEnrique Pla y Deniel was a Spanish Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He came from a rich Barcelona family and trained at the local seminary and the Gregorian University in Rome before an early career in journalism and seminary teaching. He took possession of the Salamancan see in 1935...
, Spanish Cardinal and Archbishop - Jim PlaJim PlaJim Pla is a French racing driver.-Formula Renault Campus France:Pla began his formula racing career in the 2007 Formula Renault Campus France season. He finished sixth overall in the championship, with one win and 70.5 points.-Formula BMW:The following season, Pla competed in the Formula BMW...
, French racing driver - Joan Baptista PlaJoan Baptista PlaJoan Baptista Pla was a Spanish composer and oboist.Joan Baptista was born in Catalonia, Spain, into a Catalan family of musicians. In the years after 1751, he worked in many of the principal cities of Europe including Padua, Stuttgart, Brussels, Paris andLondon along with his brother, Josep Pla ,...
, Spanish composer - Josefina PlaJosefina PlaJosefina Pla was a Spanish poet, playwright, art critic, painter and journalist....
, Spanish writer - Josep PlaJosep PlaJosep Pla i Casadevall was a Catalan Spanish journalist and a popular author. As a journalist he worked in France, Italy, England, Germany and Russia, from where he wrote political and cultural chronicles in Catalan.His figure is somewhat controversial for present day Catalans...
, Spanish journalist - Marylin PlaMarylin PlaMarylin Pla is a French pair skater. She competed with Yannick Bonheur. They were the 2005–2007 French national champions and placed 14th at the 2006 Winter Olympics.-Programs:-Pairs career:...
, French skater - Olivier PlaOlivier PlaOlivier Pla is a race car driver from France.-French Formula Campus & Formula Three:Pla's career started in 2000 in French Formula Campus before moving on to French Formula Three Championship in 2001 with the Saulnier Racing team...
, French racing driver - Rodrigo PláRodrigo PláRodrigo Plá is a Uruguay screenwriter and director.He is known for his 2007 film La Zona , studied photography, screenwriting and direction at the Centro de capacitacion cinematogrfica in Mexico City, where he has lived since he was 11...
, Mexican screenwriter