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7 World Trade Center opens; 1st rebuilt skyscraper since Sept. 11
By AMY WESTFELDT Associated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- The first destroyed skyscraper to be rebuilt since Sept. 11 opened Tuesday, with few tenants but state-of-the-art features that developers say will be part of all the new office towers to rise at the World Trade Center site. Developer Larry Silverstein officially opened the 52-story 7 World Trade Center for business by unveiling a bright red sculpture called "Balloon Flower" outside his building and hosting a concert featuring Lou Reed and Suzanne Vega. "We've come a very long way," said Silverstein, who built the first 7 World Trade nearly 20 years ago and has struggled to rebuild destroyed office space at the 16-acre site for more than four years. "What you're looking at today is just the beginning." The building was the third to collapse on Sept. 11, 2001, after the twin towers. Like the trade center, it is owned by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and leased by Silverstein. The shimmering glass tower was redesigned by David Childs, the same architect who designed the 1,776-foot Freedom Tower, intended as the symbolic replacement to the trade center. Silverstein, in an elaborate renegotiation of his 99-year lease to the towers, agreed last month to shift control of the Freedom Tower and another building to the Port Authority, while retaining control of three other buildings at ground zero. Including 7, the trade center site lost well over 10 million square feet of office space on Sept. 11. But new tenants haven't been clamoring to return. Silverstein has rented less than a fifth of 7 World Trade's 1.7 million square feet. He moved in his development company's offices this week, while three architects who are designing the towers planned for ground zero will set up shop on another floor. Ameriprise Financial Inc., a spinoff of American Express, and the New York Academy of Sciences plan to move in by fall. A Chinese developer, Beijing Vantone Real Estate Co. Ltd., signed a tentative agreement to rent the top five floors. Officials said Tuesday's opening is a sign of downtown's resurgence. "It's going to be filled and it's going to be filled soon," said Kenneth Ringler, the Port Authority's executive director. Following recommendations to make high-rises safer and sturdier after the terrorist attacks, the skyscraper adheres to "a set of standards unique to any high-rise office building in America," Silverstein said. The building is narrower and lets in more sunlight than its original version. An artist installed a glass screen in the lobby with oversized, moving text that tells New York stories. It is the first commercial tower in New York to be certified as green because it uses less electricity and high-efficiency cooling and heating systems. And it has adopted newer safety standards, with wider stairwells and 2-foot-thick concrete walls. Residents gathered on benches around the new sculpture, by artist Jeff Koons, and said they were more than ready for progress. "We're just slowly waiting," said Sabrina Raza-Wiese, 38, who sat on a bench with her two young children. "It's going to be a long time."
Myleene Klass is a Proud Pinoy
The host of CNN's brand new monthly TV program Myleene Klass is happy to reveal that she is a proud Filipino.
The 28-year-old host said, "If there's one thing I want to tell the Filipinos in Manila, it's that I am waving our flag here and I'm happy and honored to be doing so."
Myleene Angela Klass is a former member of the UK pop group Hear'Say. Born in Gorleston, Norfolk on April 6, 1978 to a Filipino mother and an Austrian father, Klass comes from six generations of classical musicians, thus, the decorated career from doing back up vocals for K.D. Lang, Cliff Richard and Robbie Williams to West End's "Miss Saigon" and the 2001 the ITV1 show "Popstars," a reality show that paved the way for two things:
The group Hear'Say and mainstream celebrity fame for Klass who finds herself out of the back-up line and into the front with co-members Kym Marsh, Suzanne Shaw, Danny Foster and Noel Sullivan. For a slot at the British pop five, Klass had to beat 4,000 others who auditioned for the show.
Hear'Say went on to achieve two No.1 singles, a No.3 single and a #6 single in the British charts before the group disbanded in 2002.
Klass then moved on to "Moving On," her solo CD released a year after the Hear'Say break-up in 2003. Like her album title, Klass did pass the acid test of going solo with raved reworked versions of Fauré's "Pavane," Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" and Satie's "Gymnopedie No.2."
Also in the album are cuts from the movies "Gladiator" ("Now We Are Free") and the theme from "The Piano." Not leaving pop far behind, Klass did versions of Linkin Park's "Crawling" and Daniel Bedingfield's "If You're Not The One."
"Moving On" carved success when it achieved Gold six months after release and since reached Double Platinum.
However, pay-off for her hard work did not come with an easy price. Klass worked her way to become the top of her class during her school days. She also learned piano by four and harp by 12. Whilst at school, she received an A grade in A-level music, and became a Norfolk County scholar.
Klass said she has been to Manila when she was about seven years old and back again when she was 11. The last time she's here though was when she was 15. "I miss being in the Philippines. I miss the people, the beach and the food there!"
Currently based in London and expecting a baby boy in August, Klass almost palpably described her favorite Filipino dishes like Lechon and Adobo and would like to try Halo-halo again soon. "If we can arrange a segment in ‘The Screening Room' about the Filipino film industry then maybe I can travel back there," Klass hoped.
CNN'S CALLS SHOTS
In "The Screening Room," Klass country-hops on location of movies-in-the-making, interviews the people in front and behind the camera, covers world film events, and presents thought-provoking insights on one of the biggest industry in the world. All that, aside from hosting the monthly show which airs every third Saturday of the month (today, May 26 at 1:30, 3:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.).
The show premiered only last month and Klass confessed to a ton of work she and the people behind the show so painstakingly works for in order to achieve an all-angle exploring monthly movie program. "Even if the show only airs once a month, the work itself takes a lot more than what it looks on TV. We still work for each show for almost an entire month to get the segments done. I work for three to four days a week for the show but it's a fun job! It's an opportunity I would be crazy not to accept. My days are filled with premieres, interviews and filming we are doing for the upcoming programs, to give you an exclusive insight from the other side of the camera."
Klass said in her CNN blog, "From the moment I landed the job presenting this show, my feet haven't touched the ground; and I mean that literally! All the travel that's been involved has been so exciting. I've visited Africa before, so it was fascinating to discover how the film industry there has been affected by the success of movies like ‘The Last King of Scotland' and ‘Blood Diamond,' I've been in France looking at advancements in animation there, and I've hit the red carpet for some top premieres."
What makes "The Screening Room" easier for Klass despite the jostling schedule is the fact that she is a big fan of motion pictures. "I'm a huge movie fan! The show gives me that privilege of not only enjoying the movies as they are but get deeper into how they're done. I'm very much fascinated being privy to how people behind the scenes make it work, how actors become their characters and how directors' minds work."
For "The Screening Room's" pilot, Klass related a clash and co-existence of Hollywood pop movies and independent productions. When told that Manila has its own version of Hollywood versus Indie productions going on, Klass was happy to take note of it. "My mother has told me of movies during the 70s in the Philippines and it would be such an interesting sidelight to feature what's happening there today. I would definitely go for that given the opportunity."
Klass also found the fascinating CGI secrets of "300." She told of the movie, "I got to meet up with the people behind the new blockbuster "300." It was fascinating -- I'm so intrigued by the CGI process. As an actor in front of a blue screen, the concentration and added effort that's involved is so impressive, and to learn about the degree people go to when making these kinds of movies is extraordinary. I've never been to a press screening at 7 a.m. before, so to watch "300" before breakfast, with decapitated heads rolling towards me, was actually quite exciting!"
In its latest episode "The Screening Room," Klass will celebrate Cannes Film Festival's 60th anniversary and goes in-depth with Johnny Depp. The show is also loaded with Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon at the premiere of "Ocean's 13;" Angelina Jolie launching her new film "A Mighty Heart," Michael Moore's new documentary "Sicko," Jude Law, and Natalie Portman.
Hollywood top directors Roman Polanski, Stephen Frears, Ken Loach, Wim Wenders and Wong Kar Wei are also featured in "The Screening Room's" second episode.
The 28-year-old host said, "If there's one thing I want to tell the Filipinos in Manila, it's that I am waving our flag here and I'm happy and honored to be doing so."
Myleene Angela Klass is a former member of the UK pop group Hear'Say. Born in Gorleston, Norfolk on April 6, 1978 to a Filipino mother and an Austrian father, Klass comes from six generations of classical musicians, thus, the decorated career from doing back up vocals for K.D. Lang, Cliff Richard and Robbie Williams to West End's "Miss Saigon" and the 2001 the ITV1 show "Popstars," a reality show that paved the way for two things:
The group Hear'Say and mainstream celebrity fame for Klass who finds herself out of the back-up line and into the front with co-members Kym Marsh, Suzanne Shaw, Danny Foster and Noel Sullivan. For a slot at the British pop five, Klass had to beat 4,000 others who auditioned for the show.
Hear'Say went on to achieve two No.1 singles, a No.3 single and a #6 single in the British charts before the group disbanded in 2002.
Klass then moved on to "Moving On," her solo CD released a year after the Hear'Say break-up in 2003. Like her album title, Klass did pass the acid test of going solo with raved reworked versions of Fauré's "Pavane," Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" and Satie's "Gymnopedie No.2."
Also in the album are cuts from the movies "Gladiator" ("Now We Are Free") and the theme from "The Piano." Not leaving pop far behind, Klass did versions of Linkin Park's "Crawling" and Daniel Bedingfield's "If You're Not The One."
"Moving On" carved success when it achieved Gold six months after release and since reached Double Platinum.
However, pay-off for her hard work did not come with an easy price. Klass worked her way to become the top of her class during her school days. She also learned piano by four and harp by 12. Whilst at school, she received an A grade in A-level music, and became a Norfolk County scholar.
Klass said she has been to Manila when she was about seven years old and back again when she was 11. The last time she's here though was when she was 15. "I miss being in the Philippines. I miss the people, the beach and the food there!"
Currently based in London and expecting a baby boy in August, Klass almost palpably described her favorite Filipino dishes like Lechon and Adobo and would like to try Halo-halo again soon. "If we can arrange a segment in ‘The Screening Room' about the Filipino film industry then maybe I can travel back there," Klass hoped.
CNN'S CALLS SHOTS
In "The Screening Room," Klass country-hops on location of movies-in-the-making, interviews the people in front and behind the camera, covers world film events, and presents thought-provoking insights on one of the biggest industry in the world. All that, aside from hosting the monthly show which airs every third Saturday of the month (today, May 26 at 1:30, 3:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.).
The show premiered only last month and Klass confessed to a ton of work she and the people behind the show so painstakingly works for in order to achieve an all-angle exploring monthly movie program. "Even if the show only airs once a month, the work itself takes a lot more than what it looks on TV. We still work for each show for almost an entire month to get the segments done. I work for three to four days a week for the show but it's a fun job! It's an opportunity I would be crazy not to accept. My days are filled with premieres, interviews and filming we are doing for the upcoming programs, to give you an exclusive insight from the other side of the camera."
Klass said in her CNN blog, "From the moment I landed the job presenting this show, my feet haven't touched the ground; and I mean that literally! All the travel that's been involved has been so exciting. I've visited Africa before, so it was fascinating to discover how the film industry there has been affected by the success of movies like ‘The Last King of Scotland' and ‘Blood Diamond,' I've been in France looking at advancements in animation there, and I've hit the red carpet for some top premieres."
What makes "The Screening Room" easier for Klass despite the jostling schedule is the fact that she is a big fan of motion pictures. "I'm a huge movie fan! The show gives me that privilege of not only enjoying the movies as they are but get deeper into how they're done. I'm very much fascinated being privy to how people behind the scenes make it work, how actors become their characters and how directors' minds work."
For "The Screening Room's" pilot, Klass related a clash and co-existence of Hollywood pop movies and independent productions. When told that Manila has its own version of Hollywood versus Indie productions going on, Klass was happy to take note of it. "My mother has told me of movies during the 70s in the Philippines and it would be such an interesting sidelight to feature what's happening there today. I would definitely go for that given the opportunity."
Klass also found the fascinating CGI secrets of "300." She told of the movie, "I got to meet up with the people behind the new blockbuster "300." It was fascinating -- I'm so intrigued by the CGI process. As an actor in front of a blue screen, the concentration and added effort that's involved is so impressive, and to learn about the degree people go to when making these kinds of movies is extraordinary. I've never been to a press screening at 7 a.m. before, so to watch "300" before breakfast, with decapitated heads rolling towards me, was actually quite exciting!"
In its latest episode "The Screening Room," Klass will celebrate Cannes Film Festival's 60th anniversary and goes in-depth with Johnny Depp. The show is also loaded with Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon at the premiere of "Ocean's 13;" Angelina Jolie launching her new film "A Mighty Heart," Michael Moore's new documentary "Sicko," Jude Law, and Natalie Portman.
Hollywood top directors Roman Polanski, Stephen Frears, Ken Loach, Wim Wenders and Wong Kar Wei are also featured in "The Screening Room's" second episode.
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