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  Andres Pico Adobe - Historic Adobes of Los Angeles County by John R. Kielbasa ISBN: 0-8059-4172-X - Things To Do In ...
Pico, fearing the wrath of Stockton, preferred to capitulate to Fremont with the hope that his terms would be more reasonable then the vengeful commodore.
Pico agreed to hide Vasquez, who was being pursued by Sheriff John Rowland, as long as he promised not to attack the new town of San Fernando, in which Pico had an interest.
Pico constructed a crude still at the site and refined the petroleum into a sort of axle grease, oils for medicinal purposes and a type of kerosene which was used for lighting at the San Fernando Mission.
www.laokay.com /halac/AndresPicoAdobe.htm   (8468 words)

  
 Andres Pico Adobe - The San Fernando Valley Historical Society
The long and interesting story of this landmark starts with conjectures as to what the original building was used for, whether a storehouse, a workman's living quarters or merely a toolshed is open to question for the adobe building with its 30-inch thick-walls was located in the center of the ex-mission orchards and surrounding vineyards.
A friend, who lived with her family at Pico Court, the Mexican housing complex owned by the citrus packing plant, tells how as a small girl she and her school friends played in the ruins of the adobe and heard moans coming from the location of the present south bedroom on the second floor.
During Romulo Pico's tenure the south end of the front corridor was latticed and the winter supply of squash, melons and other produce kept there.
www.sfvhs.com /AndresPicoAdobe2.htm   (2855 words)

  
 City of Pico Rivera | FACTS AND GENERAL INFORMATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Pico Rivera is situated approximately 11 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles, on the eastern edge of the Los Angeles basin, and on the southern edge of the area known as the San Gabriel Valley.
Pico Rivera is a general law city, incorporated on January 29, 1958, with a Council-Manager form of government.
Pico Rivera contracts with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department for law enforcement services, the Los Angeles County Fire Department for fire protection and paramedical emergency services and the Los Angeles County Library System to staff and stock the two public libraries located in the city.
www.ci.pico-rivera.ca.us /cityglance/factsinfo.html   (395 words)

  
 Index - General Pico - Main Cities of La Pampa - REGION Empresa Periodística
The name of this progressive city pays homage to General Eduardo Gustavo Pico, enthusiastic Military man, who was Governor of La Pampa during three consecutive periods (1891-1899), and commander of the outstanding military forces of La Pampa's Central territory.
General Pico is the head city of Maracó Department, and has a stable population of approximately fifty thousand inhabitants.
In general, the land is apt for agriculture.
www.region.com.ar /english/cities/generalpico   (384 words)

  
 RECREATION IN GENERAL PICO - Main Cities of La Pampa - REGION Empresa Periodística
General Pico is a modern city, but still has the recreational customs of an ancient town.
In General Pico aviation was practically born with the Town.
It was built in the foundational period of General Pico by the owners of Ferrocarriles Oeste y Sur (Western and Southern Railway).
www.region.com.ar /english/cities/generalpico/atractivos.htm   (1214 words)

  
 California and the Mexican War: The Battle of San Pasqual
Pico had never intended to fight; his only concern was to escape from his pursuers.
Pico, whose troops were outnumbered and outequipped by the Americans, pretended to retreat.
The general, however, managed to rally his men and the mules, and, taking a position, held it against the attacking forces, who were not able to dislodge him.
www.militarymuseum.org /SanPasqual.html   (3945 words)

  
 Ficino vs Pico
Pico's use of the Cabala was primarily as a Christian apologia.
Pico's sense of natural magic is relevently different from Ficino's, hence one cannot describe his Cabalistic magic as an extension of Ficino.
In general, Pico advocates a syncretic amalgam of numerous techniques that contribute to a "new philosophy" that combines Christian doctrines with Neoplatonism and the Cabala.
ls.poly.edu /~jbain/mms/handouts/mmspico.htm   (511 words)

  
 Temecula History
Pio Pico becomes administrator of the Mission San Luis Rey and its lands after secularization and begins to claim ownership of the Mission's lands in the Temecula Valley for himself and his brother, Andres.
Pico imprisons Pablo Apis, headman of the Temecula Indians and a spokesman for neophytes at the Mission San Luis Rey, in an attempt to stop his petitions and protests involving Pico's administration of the Mission's property.
U.S. General Stephen Watts Kearny, sent overland to California to establish an occupation government, is defeated at the Battle of San Pasqual by Californio cavalry under General Andres Pico.
www.oldtemecula.com /history/history1.htm   (4203 words)

  
 Journal of San Diego History
On July 12, Governor Pico, with a force of 100 men, met with General Castro and his followers at a ranch just north of San Luis Obispo to make up their differences, at least outwardly.
Among the native Californians, conflicting views existed as to whether Andrés Pico knew of the presence of the Army of the West prior to December 5.
Andrés Pico, the brother of Pío Pico, was born in San Diego in 1810 and served as a lieutenant in the San Diego Company in 1839.
www.sandiegohistory.org /journal/73fall/sanpasqual.htm   (7307 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/pico
Pico was first conceived when founding members Bryan Carter and Jeremy Bullock were still in middle school.
Today, Pico is joined by bass player Brian Howell (sometimes called Wells to avoid confusion with Bryan, the lead singer) in Los Angeles, where they are writing and recording a new album.
Pico is amazing and I have heard there are good things coming soon from you guys.
myspace.com /pico   (948 words)

  
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Pio Pico, splendid with stars and crescents and rings and pins, led her in, and with his unique ugliness enhanced her beauty.
After the dance was over, General Castro led her to her dueña, and handing her a guitar, begged a song.
General Castro had flung his hat at her feet many times, and told her that she was born to command.
www.ibiblio.org /pub/docs/books/gutenberg/1/2/6/9/12697/12697-8.txt   (23369 words)

  
 Lopez Adobe - Historic Adobes of Los Angeles County by John R. Kielbasa ISBN: 0-8059-4172-X - Things To Do In Los ...
It still remains standing at 1100 Pico Street and is described as being a fine example of Southern California architecture of the post-Mission era.
One of the striking features of the house is that the upper and lower stories have verandas with hand cut wooden railings and a jigsaw pattern balustrade, which is painted in a turquoise blue.
General Andres Pico, who had recently been appointed the supreme commander of the Californio forces, sent young Geronimo Lopez with a "flag of truce" to meet with Fremont.
www.laokay.com /halac/LopezAdobe.htm   (2997 words)

  
 California and the Civil War: Regiments of the California Volunteers in Federal Service: 1st Battalion of Native Cavalry
Initially, the unit was "to be commanded by a patriotic gentleman, Don Andreas [sic] Pico" The choice was at once inspired and ironic, for Andres Pico had commanded the Californio lancers who humiliated a force of regular cavalry and volunteers under Gen. Stephen Watts Kearny at the battle of San Pascual in 1846.
Pico's bluster and fiery rhetoric "infused with martial spirit" the Native Californians of San Jose.
Receiving word that the deserters were at Magdalena, Captains Pico and Jimeno, along with Lt. William Emery of the Seventh California Infantry and thirty men of Company A, Native California Cavalry, set out to recover the deserters and the stolen property.
www.militarymuseum.org /1stNatCavCV.html   (8291 words)

  
 Pico Systems General Timing and Logic Module   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The General Timing and Logic Module is a double-width CAMAC module which uses Xilinx programmable logic chips to implement both the logic and timing functions for an entire experimental setup.
There are also 24 differential ECL outputs, with individually adjustable delay and gate generators for each output.
Every delay or gate generator can be adjusted from 25 nS to 15 uS by computer control.
pico-systems.com /gentim.html   (289 words)

  
 La Pampa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
But its potential and ambitions go much further, which is why La Pampa is welcoming outside investment to keep pace with the 21st century.
General Pico is well connected to other parts of Argentina through two rail lines and good highways, but most importantly, it boasts an international cargo airport.
The governor claims that "the production costs for products made in La Pampa are 32% lower than if made anywhere else." Dr. Marín, the son of illiterate parents, is especially proud of the high cultural level of the population of La Pampa, where education is free even at the university level.
www.summitreports.com /argentina/pampa.htm   (369 words)

  
 Masterson Papers, CLSA-19, Series 4, Boxes 26-33
PICO Board of Directors meetings materials: agendas, general memorandum and fax corr., minutes of Board meetings (April 1994, Jan. 1994, Nov. 1993, July 1993, Oct. 1991), cash flow projections, 1994 budget, 1992-1994 operating budget and PICO Program budget, fundraising reports, terms of office, and strategic planning activity report
PICO Board of Directors meetings materials: Board of Directors list, terms of office, list of PICO staff and Projects, general corr.
PICO writing group materials: article entitled "Sharing for Strength", reflections on apprentice development, ideology and PICO model of organizing, organizing and the near occasion of sin, staff development, compromise, and general email corr.
www.lmu.edu /Page6123.aspx   (2032 words)

  
 History of the Santa Clarita Valley by Jerry Reynolds
Beale quickly joined forces with Generál Pico, his old foe from the Battle of San Pasqual, along with Dr. Gelcich and others, to form the Los Angeles Asphaltum and Petroleum Mining District.
The first thing they did was grant to Andres Pico the naphtha springs claim in Pico Canyon.
Late in the year, Beale, Baker, Pico, Lyon and Juan and Francisco Forester founded the first Star Oil Works company in order to build a refinery that used a process developed by Dr. Gelcich.
www.scvhistory.com /scvhistory/signal/reynolds/part31.html   (636 words)

  
 SD Chicano History: Ch 4 Sec 6
After several days of being virtually surrounded by the Californio army Kearny's troops were finally able to move on toward San Diego in safety arriving on the afternoon of December 12, 1846.
Later General Kearny wrote that the battle of December 6th had been a "victory" and that the Californios had "fled from the field." Generally the Navy officers, headed by Stockton, considered the Battle of San Pascual a defeat for the U.S. Army.
Of course the Californios considered this engagement a victory and news of it spread throughout the district.
www-rohan.sdsu.edu /dept/mas/chicanohistory/chapter04/c04s06.html   (717 words)

  
 PICO Electronics Ordering Information
PICO ELECTRONICS Transformers, Inductors, DC-DC Converters and AC-DC Power Supplies are marketed on a direct factory basis and through authorized independent sales representatives in the United States and overseas.
Our Sales and Engineering Departments will be pleased to assist you in choosing the correct unit for your particular application and in placing a purchase order.
PICO will be glad to accept your order for one unit.
www.picoelectronics.com /pico/order.htm   (368 words)

  
 The Splendid Idle Forties, by Gertrude Atherton : Arthur's Classic Novels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
They were willing to extend the hand of friendship; but he rode last, between the General and Dona Modeste, and seemed to care as little for their good will as for their ill.
Pio Pico rode ahead, and as the cavalcade entered the town he broke from it and ascended the hill to carry the news to Ysabel Herrera.
After the dance was over, General Castro led her to her duena, and handing her a guitar, begged a song.
arthurwendover.com /arthurs/atherton/12697-8.html   (20687 words)

  
 NG BBS - Pico or Pico's cousin!?
Pico 2 will be better than Pico's cousin, coz Tom must be workin his @ss off on it, but Pico's cousin to me is king for the time being.
Posted: 5/18/03 11:24 AM Afraid to say it but if Tom was working his ass off on Pico 2 it would of been outr along time ago, working on the same game too long can get to you, he gotta spread it out, I have not plaid either of the Picos
Posted: 5/18/03 12:42 PM pico school's is better,i hope pico 2 when it comes is just as great as the original
www.newgrounds.com /bbs/topic.php?id=69143   (526 words)

  
 Ripley: The San Fernando (Newhall) Pass, Part 14.
The first claim was named Cañada Pico (General Pico's holding, later owned by the Star Oil Working Company, the second was called Wiley, the third Moore, the fourth Rice (this is now owned by Dr. Gelcich), the fifth after a man called Leaming, the sixth for Gelcich, and the seventh for Todd.
Near the flowing well on the Pico are several wells of less depth, most of which yield a good supply of oil by means of pumping and steps are being taken to increase their depth."
For twelve years, since General Beale had put the deep cut through the rocky summit, the road had continued to bear the brunt of travel from the north and the south.
www.scvhistory.com /scvhistory/ripley14.htm   (5091 words)

  
 NG BBS - Pico 2 Rough Drafts
NG BBS / General / Pico 2 Rough Drafts
Pico 2 Playable demo really (I hate to say this to you Tom cos your stuff uslly rocks hardcore but Im afraid its the truth...) it blows...
I haven't got a clue why you need a rough draft for the demo, use your new Pico Graphics or the old ones (back from 1999) and it would be better...
www.newgrounds.com /bbs/topic.php?id=20559   (773 words)

  
 PICO OPENS FOR THE 2005-2006 SKI AND SNOWBOARD SEASON FRIDAY :: Vermont Ski Areas Association
As an added benefit, Pico Mountain will be providing Pico Cards to anyone who donates $10 or more to the United Way from December 16th through 18th.
Donations will be taken at the ticket window and guests will be able to receive a Pico Card discount and apply it to their first ticket purchase.
With a Pico Card adults can ski or ride for just $29 and juniors, seniors and young adults ski or ride for only $19 every day except holidays.
www.skivermont.com /nerve/press_releases.php?tid=2690   (410 words)

  
 Journal of San Diego History
The Mother of General Vallejo, born Maria Antonia Lugo.
Doña Vallejo, widow of General Vallejo, born Francisca Benecia Carrillo.
Old Swiss house of General Vallejo at Sonoma, imported in parts from Switzerland.
www.sandiegohistory.org /journal/65june/pioneerimages.htm   (153 words)

  
 CSLA-19, Series 2, Boxes 12-19
Camden Churches Organized for People (CCOP) materials: newsletter, general fax corr., 1998 goals, 1997 grant workplan, and fax copies of newspaper articles re revitalization of Camden, NJ Contra Costa Interfaith Sponsoring Committee (CCISCO) materials: list of income sources, photocopies of articles re El Cerrito Plaza plan, individual donor proposal, and general fax corr.
PICO Board meeting (March 1999) materials: PICO Program updates, fundraising report, proposed guidelines for Board membership, PICO 1999-2000 operating budget and balance sheet, and corr.
Hollywood Interfaith Sponsoring Committee (HISC) materials: general fax corr., HISC boilerplate, proposed budget, grant guidelines and applications, information re fundraising, PICO's California Project, immigration, and tourism statistics, map of Hollywood, meeting agendas, notes, and proposal narrative drafts (2 of 2)
www.lmu.edu /PageFactory.aspx?PageID=6103   (2870 words)

  
 General Pico, La Pampa Copywriters - Copy Writers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
General Pico, La Pampa Copywriters - Copy Writers
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THE best place to find General Pico copywriters for advertising campaigns, public relations campaigns and marketing initiatives.
www.marketingtool.com /channel/copy/b.457.g.19181.html   (91 words)

  
 jefri.com - Invest in La Pampa, Argentina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Free Trade Zone combines incentives and benefits granted by the La Pampa Government to those foreign companies complying with the requirements and obligations established under the General Pico Free Trade Zone.
The incentives and benefits are geared to economic operations based on importing raw materials and input, fabrication, assembly or marketing of products and services, and the subsequent exportation of these goods or services, both in Argentina and overseas.
In such visits, investors are scheduled to meet directly with the Concessionaire of the Free Zone of General Pico, Control Authority of the Free Zone of General Pico, and government agencies for detailed discussions.
jefri.com   (457 words)

  
 Great Circle Airport: GPO: General Pico, LP, AR
Great Circle Airport: GPO: General Pico, LP, AR Great Circle Airport: GPO
This information may not be accurate or current and is not valid for navigation or flight planning.
Please see credits for attribution and copyright information.
gc.kls2.com /airport/GPO   (79 words)

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