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A man accused of helping steal 85 koi from a pond at a Yucaipa restaurant has pleaded guilty to grand theft.

The colorful fish can sell for $50 to $1,500 each.

When David Smith was arrested following the June 21 theft from the Oak House restaurant on Yucaipa Boulevard, only five were recovered, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said.

Smith was originally charged with felony theft of fish, but because it was difficult to determine whether the value met the $950 threshold for a felony, the charge was reduced to a misdemeanor grand theft count, said Jacquelyn Rodriguez, a spokeswoman for the District Attorney’s Office.

Smith, 42, pleaded guilty on Nov. 21 and was sentenced to 300 days in jail. He was given credit for 150 days time served, which by state law was doubled to 300 days. Smith was released that day, according to Superior Court records.

A second person was seen with Smith in a restaurant surveillance video, but no additional arrests in the case had been announced.

Alex Campos, who helps his family operate the diner, said on Friday, Dec. 5, that the five fish that were recovered were found in the possession of a homeless man who had received them from the thief. They were returned to the pond, but one died, Campos said.

The restaurant, which serves American and Mexican food, has been able to restock the pond out front by purchasing koi at auction and through a donation, Campos said.

Copper (CU) is a chemical element with atomic number 29. It is a reddish-brown metallic element that is heavily ductile and excellent conductor of electricity and heat. Copper is typically found in nature in its natural form and it’s extracted from metallic ores such as chalcopyrite and bornite.

The primary source of copper is in the earth’s crust which contains copper at approximately 0.007%. Copper is used in various applications including electrical wiring, plumbing, building materials, painting and much more as a constituent in alloys like brass and bronze.

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Copper is used for its exterior for decorative and conductive purposes. It’s a beautiful metal alloy material. No other metal, except gold, has a color as attractive and distinct as copper. When exposed in the environment, copper’s shiny red may become brown which then progresses to its distinctive orange shiny color.

Buildings and Interiors covered with copper have been admired for centuries.

Here are some best architecture and interior designs from around world which are using copper. It showcases the rich variety of finishings that copper and its alloys can deliver for contemporary design – whether gold, brown, or orange. What stands out is the wealth of different, which are distinctive and innovative. These approaches taken by designers depending how and where it’s going to be used.

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It’s a modern community library. This building was designed to serve both public and academic visitors. Conceptually, the building explores both functional and formal layering. The weathered copper skin is used to create naturally ventilated layers.

This modern architecture building uses metallic copper sheets to define its hollow vessels with seamless edges. The openness of its structure invites bright sunlight, versatility and calmness. Visitors fine this structure appealing and attractive revealing more creativity and imagination.

Location: Toyko, Japan.

Summary:

Since its discovery in 8700 B.C., copper has been one of the most used metals in the history of mankind. It has a variety of uses from electricity wiring, plumbing, connectors, semiconductors, micro conductors, medals, coins and weapons to statues and even architectural buildings. One of its first architectural uses was in Ancient Egypt for the massive doors of the temple to Amen-Re at Karnak in 300 B.C.

The versatility of this material continues in architecture to this day, allowing for a variety of unique designs and uses. Its innovative, efficient, and lightweight material is versatile in its use, ranging from facades to roofs, interior applications, and high-tech solutions. Sustainable in its natural form, copper is 100% recycled. As the state of architecture becomes more focused on sustainability, copper becomes the ideal material to use for efficient, decorative and attractive buildings.