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August102005

Martha Stewart: 10% off

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At a discount.

Like many warmhearted Americans, I've come to love Martha Stewart, and this is the month to buy a single share of Martha Stewart Omnimedia from One Share for that multitasking lady in your life, or perhaps for your small child (My First Stock: "Our gift of stock was the perfect catalyst for the future of our daughter." —Sarah from California). MSO is the Share of the Month, and that means it's 10% off.

As incentive, the cheerful people at One Share write: "After serving hard time, Martha Stewart is ready for prime time. Her new talk show is in production, along with a highly anticipated Apprentice spinoff!" They also suggest: "Nothing beats a kitchen decorated with a framed share of Martha Stewart stock to inspire your cooking! The Martha Stewart Stock Certificate features yellow scroll work on one side, and the unique company's logo at top center. Now, housewives can boast to their husbands that they are Martha Stewart stock shareholders." You can choose from one of a number of witty wooden plaques other customers have designed (see above), or write your own. The possibilities are endless.

The stock: $26. The frame: $44. The transfer fee: $39. Share of the Month discount: $10. Grand subtotal: $99. A bargain, when you think about it.

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