Friday, March 27, 2009

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“The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” Contest

Posted: 27 Mar 2009 12:46 AM PDT

The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency kicks off on March 29, 2009 and they are celebrating the premiere with a contest.  HBO, Botswana Travel and the YWCA have partnered up to put together a truly great prize package.  You could win a trip for two to Botswana, and a genuine African safari experience! With the economy being so tough right now, who wouldn't love a vacation like that?

"The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency" Contest

How do you enter to win?  It's simple!  Do you know a woman who embodies the incredible traits of The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency lead character, Precious Ramotswe?  Is she a born leader, confident, independent, compassionate, optimistic, empowered, determined and inspirational?  If you know this superwoman, give her the recognition she deserves!

You can do this by nominating her to the contest explaining how she inspires, educates or empowers women at home, work or in the community in no more than 300 words.  Submissions will be judged on their relevance, originality, creativity and votes earned by other contestants.  This is the perfect chance to let the world know how great your nominee is. 

For more contest rules and details visit MyNumberOneLady.com  Contest ends April 19 at midnight.  Open to residents of the United States only.

Remember that the new Series Premieres Sunday March 29 at 8pm/7C only on HBO.  Visit HBO.com/No1LadiesDetectiveAgency for more information.

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“The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” New On HBO

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:07 AM PDT

The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency

After opening her own private detective agency in Botswana (The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency), Precious Ramostswe has a lot to prove.  Fortunately, she has a talent for smoking out the truth.  With the help of Mma Makutsi, her highly-efficient secretary and friend, Ramostswe investigates cases and helps women solve problems in their lives.

The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency

Three-time Grammy Award winner, Jill Scott, brings to life the character of Precious Ramostswe in the series based on the best-selling "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" book series by Alexander McCall Smith (Random House Publishers).  Dreamgirls star, Anika Noni Rose, takes on the supporting role of Mma Makutsi, the quirky secretary.  The cast is rounded out by Lucian Msamati, who portrays Ramotswe’s devoted suitor, JLB Matekoni.

I think the casting of Jill Scott and Anika Noni Rose is genius since they are both so talented and will undoubtedly be empowering to the women who watch this show.  I'm also extremely interested in seeing a show set in Botswana.  HBO has a reputation of creating incredible television shows (I'm personally hooked on Big Love and Entourage) so I'm sure viewers will not be disappointed.

The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency premieres this Sunday, March 29 at 8pm/7C exclusively on HBO.

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