TWO TICKETS TO PARADISE: $20

TWO TICKETS TO PARADISE: $20

PORTLAND, Ore. (Wireless Flash) -- How much does it cost to get into heaven these days? About 10 bucks. That's according to a woman in Portland, Oregon, who is selling "Tickets To Heaven" for $10 apiece. The tickets supposedly guarantee you room behind the Pearly Gates -- even if the world falls apart because of the "Y2K" bug. Ticket inventor Mari Stephenson says her "Tickets to Heaven" feature gold ink with silver embossing and come with an "official endorsement" by the management of the Pearly Gates. Stephenson says if anyone isn't completely satisfied once they're in heaven, the ticket stub can be returned for a full refund. Although she figures her Tickets To Heaven will be popular with religious folks, Stephenson says the tickets will also work for atheists and even serial killers who would most likely to go to hell otherwise. If you're interested, Stephenson's website is http://www.tickettoheaven.com

CONTACT: Mari Stephenson, ***; Portland, OR; (503) 248-1986