Parquet Deck Expands Patio For Outdoor Living Space
A backyard project explains expanding a concrete area into a ground level deck using three-foot square 2x4 framed modules. It describes base layers of gravel and sand, space between boards for drainage, and precut decking squares built in a workshop for easy assembly.
Martinet origin traced to Louis XIV era drillmaster
The term martinet, a harsh military label for a strict drillmaster, dates to the French army under Louis XIV. Jean Martinet, a lieutenant colonel and inspector general of infantry, drilled troops relentlessly and was accidentally shot by his own artillery during a 1672 assault at Duisburg.
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Minibus train expands arboretum tours in Arcadia
The Los Angeles State and County Arboretum in Arcadia launches a new Minibus train gift from the California Arboretum Foundation. The 45 passenger green and white vehicle, built for the 127 acre site, enhances tours to 1300 visitors daily. Tram tours are free daily 10 30 am to 4 pm with guides describing exhibits on a 24 mile journey.
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