World Wrestling Entertainment(R) announced
today that movie superstar Sylvester Stallone will be on hand to
induct legendary WWE Superstar Hulk Hogan into the WWE Hall of Fame on
Saturday night, April 2, 2005.
Portions of the WWE Hall of Fame Induction can be seen on Spike TV
on Saturday , April 2, at 11 p.
"These museums reaffirm our Oklahoma roots," said Jim Mulva,
ConocoPhillips chairman and chief executive officer, who made the
announcement at a press conference accompanied by Governor Brad Henry.
Phillips Petroleum Company was incorporated in Bartlesville in
1917, the creation of brothers Frank and L. Following
the merger, Bartlesville became the new center for the corporation's
global systems and services, supporting ConocoPhillips operations all
over the world .

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The Class of 2005 will represent SFM's first Hall
of Fame induction and will include four new members .
Tickets for the induction ceremony are $85 and available for
purchase on March 29 for members and April 1 for the general public."
"Like everything ConocoPhillips does, we know these new facilities
will be built and operated to the highest standards," said Governor
Henry.

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m. (ET ). The company will provide up to $5 million each for
the new facilities, which are expected to be completed by May 2007, as
part of Oklahoma's centennial celebration.

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Inductees will be
announced in early April.
Stallone, best known for his portrayals of iconic roles in the
series of Rocky and Rambo motion pictures, is currently the co-host of
the NBC hit reality series, The Contender (Sunday, 8 p. ET) Stallone
first met Hogan when he cast him in the memorable role of
"Thunderlips " in Rocky III.
Detailed information on the future WWE Hall of Fame inductees can be
found at http: //www.
The Conoco Museum in Ponca City will be built on vacant property
owned by ConocoPhillips across from the company's offices along South
Avenue. The company
maintained headquarters in Bartlesville until 2002, when it merged
with Conoco and relocated company headquarters to Houston.

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ConocoPhillips Announces Museum Plans For Ponca City and Bartlesville

Other corporate and human resource functions are
located in Bartlesville, where the company provides jobs for nearly
2,200 employees and more than 500 contractors.

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For
information, please visit the Hall of Fame section of the SFM Web
site, www.
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Nominations are underway now through Feb. 28. Only a small portion of the collection currently is on
display. was formed in 1875 as Continental Oil Company in
Utah.

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About the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame

The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (SFM) is the world's
first science fiction museum, presenting visitors with
thought -provoking, entertaining experiences that promote awareness and
appreciation of science fiction while paying homage to notable SF
creators and their creations.
The contents of each museum will be drawn from ConocoPhillips'
extensive collection of artifacts, photographs and other historical
items currently maintained by the corporate archives office in
Bartlesville.

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in laser-etched images on the translucent, glowing Hall of Fame
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The new museums are expected to complement the several oil-related
attractions already in Ponca City and Bartlesville including the
Marland Estate, the Frank Phillips Home and Woolaroc.

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Current inductees include such well-known figures as Ray
Bradbury, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Sir Arthur C.wwe. Arvest Bank Group, which was represented by Chairman Jim
Walton at the press announcement, is donating the building and a
related parking lot to the museum foundation and relocating the
affected employees to other Bartlesville offices.
Conoco, Inc.

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Founded by
investor and philanthropist Paul G.

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ConocoPhillips is an integrated oil company with interests around
the world.

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The WWE Hall of Fame Induction is an official
WrestleMania Week Event in Southern California; a capacity crowd from
14 countries and 48 states will be attending WrestleMania 21 on
Sunday, April 3, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.
"Together, they will capture the rich heritage of the company in the
state and the can-do attitude and pioneering spirit of the people who
helped build the foundation for what is now ConocoPhillips. For more information, go to www.

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SFM Members, who make up the Hall of Fame Academy, are invited to
nominate potential inductees for the Class of 2005 in the following
categories: literature, art, media and other.

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On May 6, four new inductees will earn a place in history
alongside giants such as Mary Shelley,
Ursula K LeGuin and Isaac Asimov


The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (SFM), the world's
first science fiction museum, has announced the date for its first
Hall of Fame Induction ceremony: Friday, May 6, 2005 , at EMP's Sky
Church. These artists are honored in the Hall of Fame.wwe.com/superstars/halloffame /
Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. "They will be impressive enhancements to both cities, for
community education, tourism and economic development.

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Each year, the Hall of Fame inducts four individuals on the basis
of their continued excellence and long-time contributions to science
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While only literary
creators were honored previously, beginning this year , nominees are
being accepted for a broadened range of creative endeavors.
The Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles will be the site of the
induction ceremony.----ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) announced plans today to build museums
in Bartlesville and Ponca City to commemorate the history of its
Oklahoma heritage. These
facilities will be gifts to the people of Oklahoma, visitors to the
state and our employee and retiree populations around the world.
The Phillips Petroleum Company Museum will be located in
Bartlesville in an existing structure at Keeler Avenue and Fourth
Street that now serves as one of several Arvest Bank downtown
locations.

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The Science Fiction Hall of Fame honors the lives, works and
ongoing legacies of science fiction's greatest creators. Founded in
1996, the Hall of Fame was relocated from Kansas City to its permanent
home at SFM in 2004.
"We are excited to host our first induction ceremony at SFM and
honor the legends that have shaped the field of science fiction," said
Bob Santelli, director of SFM programs and chair of the Hall of Fame
executive committee. Phillips .conocophillips.

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After the merger, company headquarters were established
in Ponca City, until moving to Houston in 1949.

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"The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart(TM) and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.

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The museums will be operated and funded by a private foundation
established by ConocoPhillips, and admission will be free. Overall, the company provides jobs for
approximately 1,500 employees and 650 contractors in Ponca City
through its credit card center, transportation office, technology
research center and refining complex.

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Science Fiction Museum to Induct Its First Hall of Fame Class

"And, we are pleased to open up the nomination
process to our members.
The evening includes a seated ceremony , dinner and after-party.m.
Other WWE Hall of Fame 2005 inductees are "Mr. Both
museums will be designed by Haley Sharpe Design, a design firm that is
currently creating the Oklahoma History Center . It became Oklahoma-based in 1929 when it merged with Marland Oil
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As part of the induction, a new mini-exhibit featuring personal
artifacts and video footage from each inductee will be added to the
existing Hall of Fame exhibit.
SFM attracts participation from the highest echelon of science
fiction practitioners -- writers, illustrators, publishers, and
filmmakers . Allen, SFM is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization that relies on the financial support of the
community and corporate partners. Although tickets
for WrestleMania 21 are no longer available, seats for the WWE Hall of
Fame induction are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling
Ticketmaster at 213 -480-3232.com

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Wrestling Entertainment , Inc. Today, with a capacity
to process 195,000 barrels of oil per day, the Ponca City refinery is
the largest in Oklahoma.

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