International Business News - Skyscraper http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif A French daredevil who climbed the outside of The New York Times' skyscraper has been sentenced to community service. Forty-five-year-old Alain Robert pleaded guilty Monday to disorderly conduct and was told to perform community service at the Gay Men's Health Crisis. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081201/ny-times-skyscraper-climber-pleads-guilty.htm Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:33:25 EST A Connecticut man has pleaded not guilty to endangering the public by scaling part of The New York Times' skyscraper in midtown Manhattan. David Malone was arraigned Thursday on charges of misdemeanor trespass and reckless endangerment for the stunt on July 9. The 29-year-old reached the 11th floor of the 52-story building before descending to a ledge and talking to police on his cell phone. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081009/3rd-climber-of-ny-times-building-pleads-not-guilty.htm Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:11:26 EDT A man who climbed The New York Times building over the summer to promote the fight against malaria has been indicted on criminal charges. Renaldo Clarke was indicted Tuesday on three counts related to his June 5 stunt. If he is convicted of the most serious--a misdemeanor charge of reckless endangerment--he could go to prison for a year. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081008/man-who-climbed-nyt-building-faces-charges.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:51:56 EDT The Swiss architects of the iconic Bird's Nest stadium at the Beijing Olympics are bringing their innovative style to New York City with a translucent glass skyscraper designed to look like houses stacked in the sky. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080914/olympic-birds-nest-architects-design-ny-high-rise.htm Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:46:38 EDT The Swiss architects of the iconic Bird's Nest stadium at the Beijing Olympics are bringing their innovative style to New York City with a translucent glass skyscraper designed to look like houses stacked in the sky. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080913/olympic-birds-nest-architects-design-ny-high-rise.htm Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:12:38 EDT Devon Energy Corp. will build a new headquarters in downtown Oklahoma City that includes a 54-story, 925-foot tall skyscraper that will be the tallest building in Oklahoma and cost upward of $750 million. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080820/devon-plans-925-foot-skyscraper-in-oklahoma-city.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:07:54 EDT A self-proclaimed expert on al-Qaida climbed part-way up the New York Times' 52-story building early Wednesday to publicize his activism against the terrorist organization, citing two previous climbers as inspiration. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080709/man-scaling-the-new-york-times-headquarters.htm Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:52:34 EDT A developer is taking the first steps to get approval for Philadelphia to be home to one of the nation's tallest skyscrapers. The proposed American Commerce Center would have space for offices, hotel rooms, retail and entertainment. A councilman introduced legislation Thursday for needed zoning changes. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080620/pa-developer-pushes-to-go-higher-than-sears-tower.htm Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:18:57 EDT A French daredevil in trouble for scaling a skyscraper to press for action on global warming should be honored instead of prosecuted, his lawyer said Wednesday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080611/lawyer-nyc-should-honor-french-skyscraper-climber.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:29:44 EDT The spectacle of two climbers scaling the 52-story New York Times tower within hours raised questions about the building's security and how to deter future daredevils. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/66399-skyscraper-climber.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080608/nyc-stunt-spotlights-dangers-of-urban-climbing.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080608/nyc-stunt-spotlights-dangers-of-urban-climbing.htm Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:01:30 EDT The spectacle of two climbers scaling the 52-story New York Times tower within hours raised questions about the building's security and how to deter future daredevils. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/65803-skyscraper-climber.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080606/nypd-guards-ny-times-building-after-2-men-climb-facade.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080606/nypd-guards-ny-times-building-after-2-men-climb-facade.htm Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:37:00 EDT A Manhattan skyscraper that is home to The New York Times became the site of twin daredevil stunts Thursday, with two men scaling the 52-story office tower within a matter of hours. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/65021-skyscraper-climber.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080606/skyscraper-hosts-daredevil-stunts-day.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080606/skyscraper-hosts-daredevil-stunts-day.htm Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:50:24 EDT A Manhattan skyscraper that is home to The New York Times became the site of twin daredevil stunts Thursday, with two men scaling the 52-story office tower within a matter of hours. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/64740-skyscraper-climber.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080605/french-daredevil-scales-new-york-times-building.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080605/french-daredevil-scales-new-york-times-building.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:28:44 EDT Award-winning French architect Jean Nouvel's design for a 71-story skyscraper was chosen for a building that authorities said Tuesday will be the city's most important architectural landmark since the Eiffel Tower. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080527/nouvel-design-chosen-for-new-paris-skyscraper.htm Tue, 27 May 2008 13:17:10 EDT