Important characteristics of volunteers include a willingness to learn new
skills and a genuine thirst for knowledge about early ranching life.

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TEXAS RANCH HOUSE is a production of Thirteen/WNET New York, which also
produced COLONIAL HOUSE and FRONTIER HOUSE.S. has
opened its downtown Los Angeles office and West Coast headquarters at
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Previous
work caring for livestock is not required, but prior riding experience is
needed for individuals taking the roles of cowboys.
Headquarters in Round Rock, Texas, Sportexe is an acknowledged leader
in surfacing products throughout the sports industry.m.hsbc.

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Individuals and families who would like to experience life in Texas in
1867 are invited to come to the station, 150 N.m. Since our
incorporation in 1989, our people have been perfecting the finest
details that go into making better, safer, and higher performance
athletic surfaces. Monday to Thursday and 9 a. We take great pride in
being the world 's local bank and our customers greatly appreciate our
promise to tailor our services to meet their unique needs.com

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For more information about HSBC Bank USA and its products and
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to meet program producers and videotape a three-
minute statement explaining their interest in TEXAS RANCH HOUSE.

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----Dedicated to providing proven, technology-rich
synthetic field systems worldwide, Sportexe has developed a reputation
for unsurpassed quality -- from start to finish.
It is the principal subsidiary of HSBC USA Inc, an indirectly-held,
wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC North America Holdings Inc.

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build corrals, round up and brand cattle , tame stallions and prepare for a
two-week cattle drive - while tending to the daily needs of themselves and
their livestock.

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The branch staff is multilingual, speaking either Mandarin,
Korean, Japanese or Spanish in addition to English to serve the
surrounding community 's needs."
HSBC has eight branches in California, with six in Southern
California and two in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Stephanie Kim is the branch manager for this office.

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Volunteers for the program, which will be taped in Texas in summer 2005,
will be fully immersed in the inner workings of a real ranch house .m.

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Branch amenities include two 24-hour
ATMs, safe-deposit boxes and parking in the adjacent building . The branch
is open from 9 a.
"Downtown Los Angeles is a critically important place for HSBC to
be in California, and we are extremely excited to make it the bank's
West Coast headquarters, " said Brendan McDonagh, chief operating
officer of HSBC Bank USA.

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"We're looking for families and singles who have what it takes to build a
ranch, ride the range and ultimately deliver a heard of cattle to a market
over 100 miles away," state the program producers. 400
Round Rock, Texas 78681

Main Telephone: 512-246-7100

Type of Organization: Private

Industry: Construction + Property

Key Executives: President: Mark Nichols
CMO: Chuck Fleishman

Public Relations
Contact: Shilpa Bakre
Phone: 512-744-0305
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has nearly 400 branches in New York State, a
network of branches in Florida and California and one branch each in
Delaware, Pennsylvania, Washington State, Oregon and Washington, D.

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products for individuals and businesses alike.

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Ravens, University of California, Berkeley , University of Southern
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WHYY Hosts Casting Call for 'TEXAS RANCH HOUSE' Series Thursday March 10 9 AM to 5 PM

TEXAS producers are looking for cast members that reflect the diversity of
the population in the state following the Civil War.
Reservations are not required for the casting call, but volunteers should
fill out a complete application online - before or after their appearance - at
http://www.
A small business relationship manager is also available to support
the local business community with a range of banking products,
including HSBC's unmatched free business checking account. to 6 p.

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The office will also be home to HSBC's new Southern California
commercial, middle-market lending team and its new commercial real
estate team., one of
the nation's 10 largest bank holding companies by assets.

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The program is scheduled to be broadcast on WHYY in 2006.

For more information please call 1-866-935-7100 or visit us online
at www.sportexe.

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Texas grew rapidly with
a mix of Native Americans, Tejanos (descendants of Spanish and Mexican
settlers), newly-freed African Americans and Anglo settlers from the East,
Britain and Ireland. Additional information about the series and
cast requirements is also available at this Web site. Mary's University and many
other teams and sports facilities around the globe.

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Company: Sportexe

Headquarters Address: 1 Chisholm Trail
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PHILADELPHIA, TEXAS RANCH HOUSE, the latest
"hands-on history" series coming to public television , is holding an open call
for participants on Thursday, March 10 at WHYY. and 5 p. Skills in carpentry ,
cooking for large groups and a love of the outdoors are also useful.

HSBC Opens Downtown Los Angeles Branch in Continuation of California Expansion

A
financial advisor, mortgage specialist and insurance specialist are
available to work with customers to meet their investment, lending and
insurance needs. to 5 p.