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PHH Mortgage and Stavvy Partner to Deliver Greater Convenience for Homeowners Navigating Loan Modifications

Digital default servicing solution eliminates paper, accelerates resolution, and provides homeowners with flexible, remote access

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 29, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stavvy, a leading digital mortgage platform, today announced that PHH Mortgage Corporation, a subsidiary of Onity Group Inc. (NYSE: ONTY), has selected its technology solution to enable fully digital execution of loan modification transactions. The partnership leverages Stavvy’s comprehensive suite of tools, including eSign, remote online notarization (RON), and in-person electronic notarization (IPEN), all integrated within a centralized, secure hub.

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This collaboration advances PHH Mortgage’s commitment to delivering homeowner-focused solutions by streamlining the loss mitigation process through a fully remote, digital platform. Stavvy’s technology is built to accelerate loan modification workflows, improving velocity and increasing pull-through rates.

“PHH Mortgage’s strong industry ratings and consistent recognition for servicing excellence speak volumes about their leadership,” said Kyle Stephenson, Chief Executive Officer of Stavvy. “Collaborating with a servicer of this caliber reflects our shared commitment to innovation, efficiency, and delivering real impact for homeowners.”

With Stavvy, PHH enables quick execution for both homeowners and lender countersigning by allowing digital review, signing, and notarization on the homeowner’s schedule. The platform removes the need to track down loan modification agreements or partial claims, eliminating delays caused by shipping and trailing documents. This streamlined process reduces turnaround times, cuts manual errors, and ensures compliance through secure, auditable digital workflows.

“This collaboration with Stavvy supports our mission of offering greater flexibility and transparency to homeowners while also improving speed and accuracy across our operations,” said Walter Mullen, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Onity Group Inc. “By offering expanded digital solutions, we expect to not only improve accessibility for homeowners in need but also engage customers in ways that are convenient for them while driving meaningful efficiencies behind the scenes.”

The partnership also reflects PHH Mortgage’s broader focus on service quality and innovation. By adopting technologies that simplify complex transactions, the company continues to prioritize responsiveness, accuracy, and ease of experience, placing customers at the center of its approach.

About Stavvy

Stavvy is a financial technology company building software to help organizations manage security risk, improve collaboration, and increase the speed and transparency of real estate transactions. The Stavvy platform includes eClosing, digital mortgage lending, digital default servicing, and digital HELOC solutions. Stavvy envisions a future not only without paper, but without documents; shattering the notion that paperless is as good as it gets. To learn more, visit https://stavvy.com/.

About Onity Group

Onity Group Inc. (NYSE: ONIT) is a leading non-bank financial services company providing mortgage servicing and originations solutions through its primary brands, PHH Mortgage and Liberty Reverse Mortgage. PHH Mortgage is one of the largest servicers in the country, focused on delivering a variety of servicing and lending programs. Liberty is one of the nation’s largest reverse mortgage lenders dedicated to providing loans that help customers meet their personal and financial needs. We are headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, with offices and operations in the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, India and the Philippines, and have been serving our customers since 1988. For additional information, please visit https://onitygroup.com/.

Forward Looking Statements

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Forward-looking statements involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, changes in market conditions, the industry in which Onity operates, and its business, the actions of governmental entities and regulators, developments in litigation matters, and other risks and uncertainties detailed in Onity’s reports and filings with the SEC, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Anyone wishing to understand Onity Group Inc.’s business should review its SEC filings. Onity’s forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and Onity disclaims any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Artificial Intelligence for Social Good Playbook – Now Available for Free Download

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Apparo, a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits do more to improve lives in our communities through the strategic use of technology, is now offering a free, detailed guide the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). To quote the Playbook, “Leveraging AI technologies, nonprofits can optimize their operations, enhance their impact, and better fulfill their missions in the communities they serve.”

Photo caption: Stephanie McKee leads AI workshop for nonprofits.

Download the playbook here: https://apparo.org/artificial-intelligence-playbook-ai-for-social-good/

The playbook’s author, Stephanie McKee, Apparo’s Chief Technology Thought Partner, explains, “As a nonprofit ourselves, we understand the unique needs and concerns of nonprofits. We heard more and more from our nonprofit partners that they were interested, but apprehensive when it came to Artificial Intelligence. They knew it had important potential, but were worried about using it the wrong way.

“Like all the work we do at Apparo, this Playbook was created specifically for nonprofits. That said, there is a lot of information in the Playbook that is useful for any individual or organization that wants to improve the way they use AI. The strategies and tips are easy to follow and can help make big impact quickly to both new users and those who want to expand and optimize their use of AI.”

The Playbook details background on the history of AI from 1945 to present day, explains and compares current AI tools (e.g., Microsoft CoPilot, ChatGPT, Google Gemini), reviews key AI terminology (e.g., generative AI, machine learning) and delivers tips on improving AI prompting and applying AI to streamline workflows.

By applying learnings from the Playbook, organizations will be able to create time saving efficiencies across departments – from administrative/back office to client service, fundraising, marketing, volunteer management and much more. Nonprofits and businesses interested in creating an AI strategy for their organizations will also find guidance.

The Playbook also addresses important AI related topics that are not as frequently discussed. It dives into ethical considerations, security implications and the development of organizational use policies. Training is another important topic covered, with a detailed list of free resources for increasing AI education for individuals and teams. As the Playbook explains, AI is not just for saving time. It’s also for generating new ideas, improving writing, finding new patterns in data, engaging with donors and much more.

McKee adds, “I’m passionate about helping nonprofits achieve more through technology and stay up-to-date on the most powerful ways to affordably use new tools. I will continue to update the Playbook on a regular basis to ensure that it delivers the most current, useful information possible.”

Apparo delivers AI and other technology education leveraging McKee’s expertise, that of the entire Apparo Tech Therapy® team and through the generosity of volunteers. Apparo seeks skilled volunteers to work remotely, individually or in teams to support nonprofits in improving their use of technology. Learn more about volunteering with Apparo here: https://apparo.org/volunteers.

In late 2024, Apparo led two important half-day events to help educate nonprofits on the use of AI to further their missions. First, they offered a half-day workshop for nonprofits, entitled “How to Put AI to Work for Your Nonprofit.” The workshop included an overview of the Playbook by McKee, a panel discussion (with Apparo’s Jennifer Ray, Kevin Carney of Kingsmen Software, and Truist’s Joe Fuqua) bringing to life real world AI use cases and a hands-on prompting exercise led by Shereese Floyd, Founder of AI Consultants for Nonprofits.

The second event was a deep dive into AI prompting. Apparo brought together 40+ skilled volunteers from AvidXchange, EY and Honeywell who helped nine nonprofits identify new ways to use AI to improve the way they work and flesh out helpful AI prompts. The nonprofits served were: Carolina Youth Coalition, Heart Math Tutoring, Digi-Bridge, Hope Haven, The Park CDC, Dottie Rose Foundation, The Boost Pad, Beattie’s Ford Road Vocational Trade Center, and Feeding Charlotte. After the session, Lauren Grant, Director of Development and Communications from participating nonprofit, The Park CDC shared, “What I learned today will help me support and empower my team to collectively work smarter and ultimately achieve our goals in a more efficient and effective manner. I look forward to sharing these new insights and using AI tools to maximize our ability to manage our operations, raise awareness and support for our organization, and deliver meaningful programs to our West Charlotte community. This is the best professional development event I have attended this year.” Read more about this event here: https://apparo.org/ai-art-of-the-possible-empowering-ai-day-of-service/. Apparo is available to bring events like these to other organizations.

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About Apparo:

Apparo delivers advice, education and solutions to nonprofits, related to not only AI, but also to a broad range of technology and business process issues. Apparo is available to support nonprofits at low/no cost in putting technology to work to help them create more social good. Learn more about getting support from Apparo for a nonprofit here: https://apparo.org/nonprofits/.

For media inquiries and more information please contact marketing@apparo.org.

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Strengthening North Carolina’s Resilience: Mold Inspection Sciences Announces State Expansion

Strengthening community well-being through conflict-of-interest-free, science-based mold inspection and testing in Asheville, western North Carolina, Charlotte, and the Research Triangle

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When Hurricane Helene swept through parts of North Carolina, communities in the mountains and beyond stepped up with sandbags, relief drives, and a shared sense of hope. Now, as homeowners and businesses continue to address long-term issues related to water damage, Mold Inspection Sciences (MIS) is answering the call to help ensure that healthy indoor environments remain part of the state’s broader resilience plan.

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With more than 20 years of experience in 12 states, MIS specializes in unbiased, science-based mold inspection and testing, never offering remediation or repair services – an approach designed to keep assessments honest and conflict-of-interest-free. The newly expanded North Carolina operation covers Asheville and western North Carolina, Charlotte, and the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, recognizing each region’s unique environmental challenges:

Asheville and Western North Carolina – Cool temperatures and lingering moisture in crawl spaces and basements, more recently compounded by hurricane-driven rainfall.
Charlotte and Surrounding Communities – Rapid urban growth, older homes next to new developments, and summer storms that can lead to hidden leaks and humidity problems.
Research Triangle – A blend of historic properties and cutting-edge facilities where mold growth can quietly take hold, especially in humid conditions or poorly ventilated spaces.

“After Hurricane Helene, we heard countless stories of neighbors helping neighbors rebuild,” says Brandon Apple, president of MIS. “We see our expansion into this market as a continuation of that community spirit—ensuring the health and safety of everyone’s indoor spaces daily.”

In addition to comprehensive mold inspections, MIS offers specialized allergy testing, mold-related illness and CIRS protocols, and post-remediation clearance to confirm successful mold removal. The company also collaborates with all necessary healthcare teams to support patients who suspect their symptoms may be tied to mold exposure. By identifying the root cause of moisture and mold issues, MIS empowers North Carolinians to take targeted steps toward a healthier living or working environment.

Mold Inspection Sciences North Carolina is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (closed on Sundays). To learn more or schedule an inspection, visit https://www.moldsci.com/locations/ or call 704.800.4593.

About Mold Inspection Sciences

Mold Inspection Sciences (MIS), https://www.moldsci.com/, was founded in 2002 with a simple goal in mind: provide affordable, professional, and high-quality mold inspection and testing services to people across dozens of cities in 12 states. Over the past 20 years, MIS has successfully performed and solved thousands of investigations, creating safer and healthier conditions for clients in diverse environments.

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Apparo’s Transformative 2025 Mission Possible Award Program Open for Nonprofit Registration

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Apparo opens their 2025 Mission Possible Award Program, a nonprofit accelerator sponsored by Accenture that takes nonprofits on ideation journeys to envision how technology can solve nonprofits’ most pressing challenges.

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Mission Possible was launched to address Charlotte’s economic mobility crisis, identified in research by Harvard economist Raj Chetty, which ranked the city last among major U.S. metro areas for upward mobility and the Triangle Area slightly above, at 48. Apparo created this program to drive systemic change and uplift economic mobility across our communities. Now open for the 2025 season, this program has equipped organizations with the frameworks to expand their impact and improve economic mobility.

Each year, Mission Possible provides participants with strategic guidance from corporate skilled volunteers to create a proposal for a tech-based solution to maximize your organization’s work, with two lucky organizations walking away with a $10,000 grant and up to an additional 50 hours of pro bono consulting.

TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT OF MISSION POSSIBLE AWARD PROGRAM

Hope Renovations, a North Carolina nonprofit providing hands-on training in construction trades for women and gender-expansive individuals, has transformed its workforce development program by implementing Canvas learning management system (LMS). This game-changing advancement was made possible through Apparo’s Mission Possible Program.

Hope Renovations, the 2023 Mission Possible winner, was seeking a solution to enhance training accessibility, engagement, and scalability. The organization provides a hands-on, construction-based workforce training program to help individuals secure jobs in the skilled trades, an industry facing a massive labor shortage. However, their previous training model relied heavily on in-person instruction, limiting how many participants they could serve and requiring significant administrative work to track progress.

Through Mission Possible, Hope Renovations worked with Apparo and skilled Accenture consultants to implement Canvas LMS, a leading learning management system used in educational and professional training settings.

With this technology-driven solution, the nonprofit has experienced measurable improvements, including:

40 Percent Reduction in Administrative Workload: Staff now spend significantly less time managing materials, tracking participant progress, and organizing lessons- more than 300 hours of staff time annually on cohort communications alone.
Increased Trainee Engagement and Flexibility: With on-demand access to structured digital coursework, participants are more engaged and better prepared for hands-on learning. Trainees can review course materials at their own pace, making it easier to accommodate different learning styles and personal schedules.
Enhanced Scalability: Hope Renovations can now train more participants at once, expanding access to life-changing career opportunities. In 2023, Hope Renovations had 3 cohorts; in 2024 they have 10, and they now have a goal of 20 cohorts for 2025, doubling their service in cohort programs.

“This experience with Apparo has been a huge win for Hope Renovations,” said Sarah Campbell, Vice President of Training of Hope Renovations. “Technology can be something that really hinders nonprofit growth, efficiency, and productivity. For a nonprofit, hindered productivity directly impacts people’s lives so this type of work is incredibly valuable and sets nonprofits up for future success. I appreciate Apparo seeing the nonprofit need, filling the knowledge gap, and being there to support us.”

The shift to a hybrid training model, enabled by Canvas, aligns with Hope Renovations’ broader goal: to increase access to sustainable careers for individuals facing barriers to employment. With this new system in place, the organization can expand its reach beyond North Carolina, providing more individuals with the skills they need to succeed in construction and skilled trades.

Hope Renovations’ success demonstrates the power of technology to transform nonprofit operations and create profound, sustainable impact. Through Mission Possible, Apparo partners with nonprofits with potential for growth and provides them with customized technology solutions, expert guidance, and hands-on corporate volunteer support.

“We know that technology can be the key to breaking down barriers to economic mobility,” said Kim Lanphear, CEO of Apparo. “Mission Possible exists to ensure that nonprofits like Hope Renovations have the digital tools they need to expand their impact and help more people build better futures.”

“Canvas makes our training more professional and efficient. It instills confidence in our trainees, staff, and community partners. Growth is necessary to continue fulfilling our mission, and we couldn’t achieve this growth without a tool like this,” said Sarah Campbell, Hope Renovations Vice President of Training. “I felt so supported by Apparo and Accenture and am so appreciative of everyone who was involved in the Mission Possible process.”

Since its inception in 2017, Mission Possible—led by Apparo and Accenture—has supported nonprofits in streamlining operations, improving efficiencies, and scaling their services, proving that investing in nonprofit technology is an investment in stronger communities.

Nonprofits interested in Mission Possible 2025 can learn more and apply today through March 7 at https://apparo.org/mission-possible.

About Apparo:

Apparo is a Charlotte-based 501(c)(3) organization that empowers nonprofits through technology and business process improvements and corporate volunteer partnerships that enhance capacity, amplify nonprofit missions, and create profound community impact. Learn more and get involved at https://apparo.org/.

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Election Audit Warning to 17 North Carolina Counties

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Frank Moseley president of Unirealm Information Systems announced a warning to 17 North Carolina counties that they must perform a special audit check because statistical anomalies indicate that presidential electronic ballots with no corresponding physical ballot may have been tabulated.

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He still recommends that all 3,143 counties in the country perform this special check anyway as part of their standard post election audit checks in this and every presidential election from now on.

The foundation of computerized voting systems is based on the implicit assumption that there will always be an exact one to one ratio between every electronic ballots and every physical ballot.

Unfortunately that requirement depends on every voting system computer programmer being both 100% competent and 100% honest which many not always be the case such as when incompetent or dishonest computer programmers leave electronic test ballots that get silently tabulated.

Previously it was thought that only a 50 state hand count of all ballots in the 3,143 counties in the country could detect when the one to one relationship between electronic ballot and physical ballot was violated in a presidential election.

Fortunately two weeks ago he discovered an audit that can detect such ballots using the normal auditing technique of detecting incorrect totals by looking for small subtotals that are far from the normal values.

In presidential elections a super majority of the voters who vote in president race also vote in the House race, therefore we can use the normal 3% of the voters who didn’t vote in the House race as the that small subtotal.

The “Frank Moseley Presidential Election Audit” known by the acronym “FMPEA” is done by calculating the county’s percentage of these no House race ballots to the yes presidential race ballots.

A green FMPEA is from 0.00% thru 2.99%, a yellow FMPEA is from 3.00% thru 4.99%, a red FMPEA is from 5.00% and over which means a mandatory count of these yes president race no House race ballots.

The 17 red FMPEA counties in North Carolina are as follows: Beaufort = 10.57%, Cabarrus = 8.89%, Carteret = 10.72%, Craven = 14.65%, Dare = 14.95%, Davidson = 6.94%, Davie = 7.17%, Duplin = 14.89%, Forsyth = 6.86%, Guilford = 7.72%, Hyde = 14.50%, Jones = 13.86%, Onslow = 13.41%, Pamlico = 17.46%, Pitt = 23.49%, Rowan = 12.49%, Sampson = 17.65%.

He has sent each of these counties a warning letter requesting that they voluntarily perform this FMPEA audit to confirm that they are actually “flying pigs” statistical anomalies, and if they don’t, then he will file a complaint in North Carolina state court to order them to do it.

For more information please visit the https://fmpea.com for detailed instructions on how to do a FMPEA audit.

ABOUT FRANK MOSELEY:

Frank Moseley is president of Unirealm Information systems and a computer programmer with over 40 years experience in application development.

He has programmed across four paradigm shifts from mainframe procedure oriented to client server object oriented to cloud service oriented and now to large language model artificial intelligence.

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Sokal Media Group wins Tallahassee Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep agency search

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tallahassee Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (DCJ) at 3987 W. Tennessee St. in Tallahassee, Florida. has awarded their advertising account to Sokal Media Group of North Carolina. Chuck Urban, who is a familiar face as spokesperson and dealer principal for the independently owned store, made the decision in February. The family-owned and operated dealer group has a long history of providing exceptional sales expertise and service to their customers.

The decision was made based on Sokal Media Group's enthusiasm, creative strategy and extensive experience in the retail automotive industry.

Based near Raleigh North Carolina, Sokal Media Group is one of the fastest growing automotive advertising agencies in the country with offices and representatives throughout the east coast. Tallahassee DCJ will be administered through Sokal's Charlotte office.

Chuck Urban was looking at the success of out-of-market dealers. "We do quite well, but we can always do better," said Urban. "I found a fellow Chrysler/Jeep store that had enjoyed quite a sales increase in recent months and learned from them that they had awarded their advertising account to Sokal Media Group. After seeing the Sokal team's presentation, I was enthusiastic about putting them to work for us."

Sokal will be handling all marketing and advertising aspects for the store including new vehicle sales, pre-owned sales, service and parts. Tallahassee DCJ will continue to market itself with their slogan, "We're right on the corner...and always RIGHT on the money." Sokal will work to enhance the dealership's well established brand identity and position them as the premier auto sales and service destination in the Big Bend Florida Region.

"We are very proud to have the honor to work with Chuck Urban and his team. They have an outstanding reputation, evidenced by their consistently high rating on DealerRater.com," said Mark Sokal, President of Sokal Media Group. "We look forward to improving their conversion rate through a better digital campaign integrated with targeted traditional media."

For more information about Sokal Media Group visit http://sokalmediagroup.com/ .

Information about the dealer can be found online: http://www.tallahasseedcj.com/ .

Twitter: @SokalMedia

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Soviet Union Born Author Details Her Compelling Story of Bondage to Freedom

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 23, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Chasing Freedom" (ISBN: 978-0578164373) is a newly-released book authored by Ella Miriam that details her personal and compelling story from bondage to freedom.

Born during the gruesome Nazi siege of Leningrad, Miriam's childhood and early adulthood was spent in the grim Soviet Union of Stalin, Khrushchev and Brezhnev. After marrying, she and her husband gravely struggled with the thought of leaving during the Cold War. It was one of the most terrifying decisions they would ever make and one which held potentially lethal consequences, but they did it.

The couple emigrated to Israel during the earliest stages of the Jewish Exodus and the story continues as her family adapts to Israeli life during the chaos of the Yom Kippur War and its aftermath in a new world of freedom, challenge and personal joys and sorrows.

After a devastating loss, Miriam recounts how America became her ultimate national home through a series of unlikely occurrences, replete with the opportunities and frustrations of life in a free and prosperous society.

Through engaging personal stories, Miriam provides the reader with insight into social dynamics, political events and emigration patterns. By exposing her own emotions, losses and naivete, she shares with the reader her wonderment, grief, disbelief and excitement.

To date, "Chasing Freedom" has only received five-star reviews on Amazon.com and sales have been strong.

One reader says, "Read this book. It will change your life." Others call it "inspiring," "masterful" and "amazing." And another says that it should be required reading for every American high school student.

"Chasing Freedom" is 290 pages. It is available in paperback for $14.95 on http://www.chasingfreedompress.com/ and on Amazon: http://amzn.com/057816437X.

About the Author:

Ella Miriam has a Master's degree in music from the Soviet Union. She has taught in public and private schools in the Soviet Union, Israel and the United States. Her real passion is teaching piano to children and sharing her stories. "Chasing Freedom" is her first book. She lives in Charlotte, N.C. with her second husband, Robert. She has three children and seven grandchildren.

"My son urged me to write this book," she says. "He feared the story would get lost. This book has been inside of me for a long time."

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Global Online Media Magazine Provides Readers with a Piece of Paradise

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Everyone wants their own little piece of paradise and that's exactly what a new global, online media magazine - Lucky Paradise Casinos - delivers. Is it about casinos? No, not really. It's about feeling good and being lucky.

The world's first global media magazine, Lucky Paradise Casinos, is filled with content designed to showcase pure entertainment. Articles run the gamut from fashion and travel to gourmet food and celebrity chatter. So, where do casinos come in? Readers will have access to information about some of the world's best casino operators around the world, but that's not all. It's just fun to read about these amazing places all in one spot.

"Think of it as one-stop-shopping for pure entertainment," Michael Brooks, CEO of Commercial Capital Investment the company which owns the magazine, but not the operators, says. "We never write about anything heavy. If you want to read about politics or religion, we're not for you. But, if you want to escape reality and get a little piece of entertainment paradise, you'll find what you're looking for with Lucky Paradise Casinos."

For example, some recent articles include: Top 10 Million Dollar Yachts; Visiting the Best Single Bars in Atlanta; Celebrities in Open Relationships; Paris Fashion for the Spring; and Women Who Influenced New York's Social Scene.

"Our lives are busy and we're all pulled in many directions. Sometimes we neglect to take time for ourselves. That's where Lucky Paradise Casinos comes in. It's that vehicle for pure entertainment. Think of it like taking a long hot bubble bath," Brooks says.

Beautifully designed and reader-friendly, visitors to Lucky Paradise Casinos can escape for a few or many minutes into their own little piece of entertainment paradise. Photos of some of the world's most beautiful models as well as eye-catching vacation spots are sure to keep readers coming back for more.

"We must be doing something right because the magazine averages about 23,000 visitors per day," Brooks says. "Our server can handle up to 3 million visitors at one time, so we're poised for growth."

To learn more, visit: http://www.LuckyParadiseCasinos.com/ .

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