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PAL (disambiguation) facts for kids

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PAL stands for Phase Alternating Line. It is a way to send and show color pictures on old-style analog televisions. Think of it as a special code that makes sure the colors on your TV screen look right.

But PAL or Pal can mean many other things too! Let's explore some of them.

Businesses and Groups

  • Pal's: This is a fast food chain in America where you can grab a quick meal.
  • Pakistan Academy of Letters: This is a group in Pakistan that focuses on literature and writing.
  • Police Athletic League: Often called PAL, this is a group in America that helps young people through sports. They offer activities like basketball, soccer, and more.
  • Police Athletic League of New York City: A specific youth group in New York City, similar to the one above, helping kids stay active and learn.
  • Polish Academy of Literature (Polska Akademia Literatury): A group in Poland that supports writers and literature.

People Named Pal

  • Pál: This is a common boy's name in Hungary.
  • Pal (surname): This is a family name often found in India.
  • Pål Lydersen (born 1965): He used to be a professional soccer player from Norway.
  • Tamara Pál (born 2000): She is a handball player from Hungary.
  • Gadaria: This is an Indian community of shepherds. They are also sometimes known as Pal or Pal Shari.
  • Jean de Paleologu (1855–1942): He was an artist from Romania famous for his posters. He often signed his work as "Pal."

Places Called Pal

In India

  • Pal, Gujarat: A place located in the state of Gujarat, India.
  • Pal, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra: Another place in India, found in the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra.
  • Pali, Maharashtra: A town in the state of Maharashtra, India.
  • Pal State: This was a small, independent area in India a long time ago.

Other Places

  • Pal, Andorra: A village located in the small country of Andorra, nestled in the Pyrenees mountains.
  • Pal, Iran: A place found in the country of Iran.

Science and Technology

  • Phenylalanine ammonia-lyase: This is a type of enzyme. Enzymes are special proteins that help chemical reactions happen in living things.
  • Physical activity level: This is a way to measure how much a person moves and exercises each day.
  • Progressive addition lenses: These are special eyeglass lenses. They help people see clearly at different distances without needing separate glasses for reading or far away.
  • Programmable Array Logic: This is a type of electronic chip. It can be programmed to do different jobs in computers and other devices.

Computers and Programming

  • PAL (programming language): This is a specific language used to write instructions for computers.
  • PDP-8 Assembly Language: A language used for programming an older type of computer called the PDP-8.
  • Physics Abstraction Layer: This is a special tool for computer programs. It helps create realistic physics in games or simulations.
  • PortableApps.com Launcher: This is part of a system that lets you run computer programs from a USB stick.

TV, Film, and Music

  • Pal (album): This is the name of a music album by the Indian singer KK.
  • Pal (dog): This famous dog was the very first dog to play the role of Lassie in movies and TV shows.
  • Pal the Wonder Dog: Another famous dog from early movies, known from the Buster Brown and Our Gang films.
  • Pal: A friendly dog character in the animated TV series Arthur.
  • PAL: This is the main bad guy in the animated movie The Mitchells vs. the Machines.

Transportation

  • PAL Airlines: An airline company that flies in Canada.
  • PAL Airlines (Chile): An airline based in Santiago, Chile.
  • PAL Express: This is a regional airline in the Philippines, often flying to smaller cities. It's connected to Philippine Airlines.
  • PAL Indonesia: A company in Indonesia that builds ships.
  • Philippine Airlines: This is the main airline of the Philippines, flying to many places around the world.
  • Premier Autmotobiles Limited: A company in India that used to make cars and other vehicles.
  • PAL: This is the short code for Palmers Green railway station in London, England.
  • PAL: This is the code for Captain Germán Olano Moreno Air Base (Palanquero Airport) in Colombia.

Other Meanings

  • Pal: This is another word for a friend.
  • Pal language: A language spoken by people in Papua New Guinea.
  • PAL region: This is a term for a large area of the world where a certain TV standard was used. It includes most of Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America.
  • PAL Stadium: A sports stadium located in San Jose, California, USA.
  • Pal: A brand of dog food made by Pedigree Petfoods.
  • State of Palestine: This is the UNDP country code for the State of Palestine.
  • Pals battalion: During World War I, these were special British army units. Soldiers from the same town or workplace could join up and serve together.
  • Parental Advisory label: This is a warning label you might see on music. It tells you that the music might have strong language or content.
  • Pilot-Activated Lighting: Also called pilot-controlled lighting, this lets pilots turn on airport lights themselves when landing at small airports.
  • Powered Access Licence: This is a special license that lets someone operate machines that lift people, like scissor lifts or boom lifts.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: PAL (desambiguación) para niños

  • All pages beginning with pal
  • All pages with titles containing "pal"
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