Visitors can see two
different shows: "Oasis in Space," a dramatic journey through our solar system
and beyond in search of water and "Legends of the Night Sky: Orion," which
fascinates younger audiences with a fully-animated cartoon that looks at the
myths associated with the constellation Orion.org .

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----Merrill Lynch (NYSE:MER):

-- Interactive Workshops Stress Importance of Math, Science and
Financial Literacy Presentation by Student Entrepreneur
Organization "Food From the 'Hood "

WHEN:

Thursday, April 28th, 9:00 - 11:45 AM

WHERE:

4 World Financial Center (250 Vesey Street) - 3rd Floor.

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CONTACT: Jane Crawford, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission,
+1-717-783-9882.
Prior to joining the Department of Procurement Services, Pete served as
Director of Intergovernmental and Public Affairs for the City of Chicago
Buildings Department , where she was responsible for managing the public
affairs staff in creating and implementing marketing and community outreach
initiatives.

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ADVISORY/Media Alert and Photo Opportunity - Merrill Lynch Hosts ``Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work'' Day

-- 9:45 AM - Break-out Sessions: Science projects facilitated by the
New York Hall of Science; tours of Merrill Lynch's
state-of-the-art video studio; financial literacy workshops
utilizing Merrill Lynch's acclaimed Investing Pays Off(R)
curriculum.

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"This addition to the museum is a great attraction for the many school
children who visit and it can serve to inspire an interest in science in young
people ," said museum director, Anita Blackaby. "She is a welcomed
addition to our team as we continue our efforts to enhance the museum's core
mission. For more
information, please visit http://www.

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noon to 5 p.
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"I am delighted and honored to join the talented team at Chicago
Children's Museum and particularly look forward to contributing to the
advancement of the museum as a leading educational and cultural institution,"
added Pete.

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50 for adults and $3 for
children 12 and under.

Pete will be responsible for developing and executing a
proactive communication strategy for the museum. In that role, she shaped and
executed communication strategy for the City of Chicago's redesigned Minority
and Women Business Enterprise Certification Program.

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PA Historical and Museum Commission: State Museum Opens New Planetarium

Located at Navy Pier, Chicago's number one attraction at 700 East Grand
Avenue, CCM is the final stop for CTA buses #29, #65, #66, and #124.

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The new digital system has complete animation and manual control with a
star field generated by Starry Night software.
Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.ChiChildrensMuseum.

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, of Chadds Ford, features a
digital sky generated by computer graphics and projected on the dome by a
single video projector in the center of the room.
The State Museum of Pennsylvania is one of 26 historic sites and museums
on the Pennsylvania Trail of History(R) administered by the Pennsylvania
Historical and Museum Commission.

WHAT:

Merrill Lynch hosts "Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work" day: Visual,
interactive workshops on math, science, finance and
entrepreneurship for 200 children between the ages of 8 and 12:

-- 9:00 AM - Welcome: Terry Kassel, Merrill Lynch Senior Vice
President

-- 9:10 AM - Presentation: Food From the 'Hood, a Los Angeles-based
organization started and run by student entrepreneurs that sells
produce and salad dressings and uses the proceeds to fund
scholarships .

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-- 11:45 AM -- Conclusion

CHICAGO, Chicago Children's Museum (CCM) announced
today that Breelyn Pete has joined the museum as Associate Vice President of
Public Affairs.
Chicago Children's Museum (CCM) is a non-profit organization committed to
creating a community where play and learning connect. With over fifteen interactive exhibits
such as, The Allstate Foundation presents Play It Safe and new activities
daily, every visit is unique for parents, caregivers, educators and children
from toddlers-to 10 years.

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Admission to the Planetarium is $3.

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Each feature is 24 minutes..
Pete comes from the City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services
where she served as Communications Director.

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, The State Museum of Pennsylvania
dedicated its new, state-of -the-art digital Planetarium at a ceremony in
Memorial Hall today. Part of the museum's 100th anniversary attractions,
Sci Dome Planetarium, created by Spitz Inc. CCM teaches children
through hands-on , interactive exhibits.

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Shows are on Saturday and Sunday only.

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ADVISORY .

Chicago Children's Museum Names Breelyn Pete Associate Vice President of Public Affairs

"Breelyn brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Chicago Children's
Museum," said CCM President and CEO, Peter England.

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For detailed information on the new Planetarium, visit
http://www .

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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is the official history
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