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Piad’

an old Russian measurement of length, equal to the distance between the tips of the outstretched thumb and index finger. In modern Russian the word piad’ is encountered only in the figurative sense, in the expressions piad’ zemli (a small piece of land), ni piadi (meaning not to yield an inch), and semi piadei vo Ibu (said of a very intelligent and capable person).

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[Al.sub.2][O.sub.3] films with Ni-based buffer layer prepared by plasma-ion assisted deposition on Cu substrate

In the event of breaking news or issues that need immediate response or statement from the bureau, the PIAD said a letter is still needed before they can give clearance to media and allow an interview with any of the bureau's official.

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But later, Mabilog's spokesperson lawyer Mark Piad confirmed a statement of Marivic that they also left the country for security reasons amid reported threats to their lives.

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A permanent mold caster of copper-base alloys, Piad Precision Casting Corp., Greensburg, Pa., has staked its success on presenting opportunities for cost saving to potential customers who might not have even realized they had a problem.

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But later Mabilog's spokesperson lawyer Mark Piad confirmed a statement of Marivic that they also left the country for security reasons amid reported threats to their lives.

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On Thursday, Mabilog's spokesperson, lawyer Mark Piad, said the mayor's office had not received a copy of the Ombudsman order but said 'we will explore the possibility' of running to the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court for a temporary restraining order against the Ombudsman decision.

DILG ordered to enforce dismissal of Mabilog