OfficeMax associates also will volunteer to implement one of the
Metro Denver Sports Commission's projects when Sneaker Week is over.
Presenting the upfront were MSLO Founder and Martha Executive Producer
Martha Stewart; MSLO President and CEO Susan Lyne; MSLO President of
Television Heidi Diamond; and MSLO President of Publishing Lauren Stanich . At the same time, the camp
has to be affordable, have an experienced, friendly and well trained
staff.

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OfficeMax also is sponsoring a coloring contest from May 1 through June 6. To enter , kids can pick up a Sneaker Week coloring
fun sheet at any participating OfficeMax store or online at
http://www.com . Our information, inspiration and ideas begin in our award-winning
publications which we in turn bring to life on television. is listed on the New York
Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MSO.
"Parents should consider much more than their child's particular
interests when evaluating different camp programs," said Brown. "To
select a camp that will help kids flourish , it's necessary to be sure
the experience provides opportunities to try new things in addition to
having fun with favorite sports or hobbies. "Find out things like their counselors' age range
and average age," said Brown, "in addition to finding about the camp's
year-to-year staff retention rate .

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Customers will also
be offered the opportunity to make a personal donation at the cash registers
between May 1 and June 10th to help this local community cause.
"This is the first year OfficeMax has sponsored Sneaker Week and we are
pleased to support a program that directly benefits children in the
community," said Sam Duncan, president and CEO of OfficeMax.officemax. The mission of the MDSC is to seek, host,
promote and retain top-tier amateur and collegiate sporting events that
positively impact the local economy, attract visitors to the city, garner
media attention and position the Denver metropolitan area as a premier
location to host national and international sporting events.


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Camp costs vary greatly from facility to facility, according to
the National Camp Association that reports that one week sessions can
range from $400 to $2,000.
Brown also suggests asking directors about how the camp screens
employees and camp counselors, the camp's philosophies, its programs
and staff turnover.

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Mr.
Each half-hour episode, featuring five individuals who all have cooked
professionally in the kitchens of Martha Stewart Living, is designed to
provide solutions to the challenges of everyday cooking and includes
easy-to-make recipes along with smart tips and kitchen techniques. NBC Universal Television Distribution
division is responsible for the global distribution of NBC Universal product
to all forms of television throughout the world.

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About OfficeMax(R) Incorporated
OfficeMax(R) Incorporated is a leader in both business -to-business office
product solutions and retail office products. "No other new daytime show has the bench of
resources, breadth of talent and audience awareness.

About Mark Burnett Productions
Mark Burnett Productions (MBP) is a leading production company in the
world of primetime non -fiction television. The Company is under no
obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this
release.

This category lists sites for kids and teens.

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"What
will define this show is interactive and informative entertainment. Ms. The weekly television series, offering quick , easy and practical
solutions for preparing delicious everyday meals, brings to life Everyday Food
magazine, the survival guide for home cooks that launched in October 2003.
In the United States more than 10 million children and adults
attend camps each year, according to the American Camp Association .

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"This is our most ambitious television project to date and we are thrilled
with the enthusiastic response from both the advertiser and affiliate
community," noted Susan Lyne." He added: "Don't be surprised to see Martha cooking up a storm
with a member of her studio audience or working the local hamburger or hotdog
stand.
In addition to "Everyday Food" on PBS, the company has shown year-to-year
growth with another syndicated series, "Petkeeping with Marc Morrone," up over
12 % in ratings performance according to Nielsen.gov. Named for the
Alabama-Coushatta Native American word for "place where tall pines
grow," Cho-Yeh has adapted the name to fit their philosophy tagging
the camp as "a place where people grow.

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The company
provides office supplies and paper, print and document services, technology
products and solutions, and furniture to large, medium and small businesses
and consumers. Premiering September 2005, the nationally
syndicated program, entitled "Martha," has been cleared by NBC Universal
Domestic Television Distribution in over 90% of the country and sold in all
top 20 U. television markets and 50 of the top 50. Dauber explained that Martha's mostly live format and casual, yet
classically styled set will allow Martha to interact with her audience, which
will appeal to her loyal fan base while introducing her to new viewers. These statements can be identified by terminology such as "may,"
"will," "should," "could," "expects," "intends," "plans," "anticipates,"
"believes," "estimates," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these
terms or other comparable terminology.

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Upfront attendees were also treated to a preview of a segment in which
Martha visits a viewer at her home and helps get dinner on the table."
Programs such as "Everyday Food," currently airing in 80% of the country
on PBS, have made smooth transitions to the small screen from their print
counterpart. For example, Camp Cho-Yeh
distributed a record $45,000 in financial scholarships last year
despite the fact that Cho-Yeh is one of the most affordable camps in
Texas. Established by
the Presbyterian Church in 1947, Cho-Yeh is accredited through the
American Camp Association and sits on 700 acres of lush pine forest an
hour and a half north of Houston in Livingston, Texas.

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OfficeMax Laces Up Support for Local Kids in Sneaker Week

OfficeMax customers are served by more than 40,000 associates
through direct sales, catalogs , Internet and nearly 1,000 superstores. To find
the nearest OfficeMax, call 1-877-OFFICEMAX or more information can be found
at http://www.sec.
Brown says not all camps hold their staff to the same standards
when it comes to maintaining a safe atmosphere. If it's lower than 30 percent, ask
why .

The sites listed here provide information about sports and recreation.

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Proceeds from Sneaker Week will help provide scholarships for
underprivileged kids to attend summer athletic camps, fund athletic facility
construction or revitalization, aid under-funded community and scholastic
based athletic programs, and give athletic equipment to individuals and groups
in need.

OfficeMax Contact Media Contact
Bill Bonner Colleen Grams, Bader Rutter + Associates
630 438 8584 262 938 5407



Company executives were joined on stage by television producer Mark Burnett,
executive producer of the new daytime series, and Martha co -executive Producer
Rob Dauber.
Diamond said: "What we are able to do is integrate the content we create
across all our media platforms, which truly distinguishes us from other media
companies . They seek our high-quality, 'how-to'
information because they rely on our experts for answers to their lifestyle
questions and to help them enhance their daily lives.
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. The Company's actual results may differ
materially from those projected in these statements, and factors that could
cause such differences include: adverse reactions to publicity relating to
Martha Stewart by consumers, advertisers and business partners; an adverse
resolution to the pending SEC enforcement proceeding against Ms.

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The
hour-long series will be taped in front of a studio audience at Chelsea
Television Studios in New York City."


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Office Supplier , Associates and Customers Help Provide New Opportunities for
Underprivileged Youth

ITASCA, Ill."
Mark Burnett, producer of NBC's hit reality series "The Apprentice ," the
upcoming, The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, and executive producer of Martha,
added: "What sets Martha apart is her constant desire to make a difference in
the quality of people's lives. We
deliver interesting lifestyle information in a way that is fun, engaging and
entertaining.
MBP also successfully
reintroduced product placement as an integral part of each of its shows and
has garnered a total of 24 Emmy nominations since 2001. (NYSE: MSO) is a leading provider of
original "how-to" information, inspiring and engaging consumers with unique
lifestyle content and high-quality products. MSLO is organized into four
business segments: Publishing, Television, Merchandising, and Internet/Direct
Commerce. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. "I can't imagine the
horror of sending my children to a camp only to find out that
counselors lack training and other requisites that could help prevent
drowning, program-related injuries or other catastrophes," said Brown.

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" Ms.

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, OfficeMax(R) (NYSE: OMX),
one of the nation's largest office supply distributors, today announced its
metro Denver employees will kick off their work shoes and lace up their tennis
shoes to raise money for the Metro Denver Sports Commission's Sneaker Week,
June 6-10, 2005. To boost the fundraiser , OfficeMax will give
customers a 10 percent in-store discount on purchases of two single inkjet
cartridges or any twin inkjet pack during Sneaker Week. New Daytime Series, Entitled 'Martha', to Be Shot at
Chelsea Television Studios

Television Veteran Rob Dauber Named Co-Executive Producer

NEW YORK, At an upfront presentation held
today in New York, executives from Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (NYSE: MSO)
unveiled the details surrounding the launch of the company's newest daytime
endeavor featuring Martha Stewart. She remains one of the most relevant and
dynamic personalities of our time and we believe that television audiences
will connect with her enthusiasm and passion as well as her great sense of
humor, which will translate into terrific ratings success."

"Martha" Features Entertaining Field Pieces, Celebrity Guests and Audience
Interaction
At the upfront presentation, advertisers were introduced to the series '
Emmy-winning co-executive producer Rob Dauber, whose credits include "The
Rosie O'Donnell Show ".

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OfficeMax delivers an
unparalleled customer experience -- in service, in product, in time savings ,
and in value -- through a relentless focus on its customers. Mark Burnett was
listed as the #1 Most Valuable Player by TV Guide and also in Time Magazine's
Top 100 most influential people in the world today.

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About Metro Denver Sports Commission
A 501(c)3 non-profit corporation , the Metro Denver Sports Commission
(MDSC) was created in 2001 to use sporting events as an economic tool to
better the greater Denver economy. That very passionate
connection consumers have with Martha and our lifestyle brand is what
distinguishes us as a company.

Unique, Cross-platform Marketing Opportunities
In addition, Heidi Diamond and Lauren Stanich spoke about how the
company 's magazines are perfect companions for its television series. MBP revolutionized television with
hits such as Eco-Challenge, Survivor, The Apprentice, Contender and the
upcoming CBS show to find the next lead singer of INXS.

About NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution
NBC Universal is a leader in providing entertainment programming to the
domestic and international marketplaces .

About Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

Veteran Camp Director Says 'Ask the Right Questions Before Choosing a Summer Camp for the Kids'

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Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Execs Unveil Company 's Television Strategy for 2005-2006 at First-Ever Upfront Presentation

Distributed by Tribune Entertainment , the series is seen on
138 stations representing 92% of the country. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts
but instead represent only our current beliefs regarding future events, many
of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of our
control. We also strongly urge parents to choose a camp that is
accredited by a reputable third party like the American Camp
Association.
"Camp directors can provide insight as to why camp's fees are in the
range they are in and if the facility provides scholarship money that
might be available to your family.

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"It 's rewarding
to work together with our associates and customers to help sports programs for
underprivileged youth. When combined with the cross-platform
opportunities we offer, we're confident that Martha will be a draw for
advertisers this fall."
Ms. This includes distribution of
current and library film and television product, including formats and
non-scripted programming, in the pay, free, and basic markets, as well as the
domestic syndication of first-run syndicated TV programs and theatrical and TV
movie packages."

About Cho-Yeh Camp + Conference Center

Cho-Yeh Camp + Conference Center is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3)
organization hosting over 2,500 overnight campers annually in addition
to guests at their newly expanded conference center.

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com . We will still mentor and
teach and put strong emphasis on valuable information, but we are excited
about taking a new approach with this series by including a live,
participatory audience and guests who will surprise us with their homemaking
skills. We hope that by allowing Martha to participate with her fans in a
bigger way viewers will find even more reasons to tune into the series. This is a program for pet
lovers, providing fascinating yet practical 'how-to' information about pet
care in the home .

We have included in this press release certain "forward-looking
statements," as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Stewart; a loss of the services of other key personnel; a softening of the
domestic advertising market; changes in consumer reading , purchasing and/or
television viewing patterns; unanticipated increases in paper, postage or
printing costs; operational or financial problems at any of our contractual
business partners; the receptivity of consumers to our new product
introductions; and changes in government regulations affecting the Company's
industries.

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More than 600 associates at OfficeMax's 20 participating
stores and contract sales centers in metro Denver will participate in Sneaker
Week -- a program that allows employees to wear sneakers to work for a
$5 donation to raise money for sports programs for underprivileged youth."
Commenting on the series, Martha Stewart said: "I have always been proud
of our 'how -to' television programming -- it has always been informative,
inspiring, well researched, beautifully presented and extremely trustworthy. Current and upcoming first-run strip syndicated programming
includes a new daily series with Martha Stewart, "Access Hollywood," "Blind
Date," "The Jerry Springer Show ," "Maury" and "Starting Over. Special programming includes "Good Housekeeping
Reports" news inserts , a series of "The Remarkable Journey" specials, as well
as a collection of feature film packages . Certain of these and other factors are discussed in more detail
in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
especially under the heading "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations," which may be accessed through
the SEC's World Wide Web site at http://www.
Many camps offer more traditional programming, but some focus on
special amenities such as horseback riding or sailing while others
provide overnight options for campers with special needs.

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Participating metro Denver OfficeMax stores also will donate 2 percent of
all sales up to $10,000 on purchases of two inkjet cartridges or twin inkjet
packs between June 6-10.
These elements have consistently engaged and helped our viewers and our goal
with this series is to raise the bar even higher. Throughout the hour, "Martha"
will combine entertaining field pieces , in-studio segments featuring celebrity
guests and human interest segments where Martha can connect with people. Diamond also
introduced the company's new head of television ad sales, industry veteran Liz
Koman, noting that Liz's "extraordinary relationships and track record make
her an invaluable asset to the team.

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OfficeMax trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol OMX.S. The
set will feature a kitchen island within a versatile swing-set for home
segments such as cooking, gardening and crafts.

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Kids between the ages of 4 and 12 are eligible to participate to win a
$100 OfficeMax gift card. The Sneaker Week
campaign is in its second year and is the main youth outreach program of the
Metro Denver Sports Commission."
In addition to the majority of NBC owned and operated stations
(representing more than 30% of the country), leading broadcast station groups
including Hearst-Argyle, Gannett, Scripps-Howard, Albritton, Post-Newsweek,
Belo, Freedom, CBS, Young, Clear Channel, Meredith and Milwaukee Journal are
on board for "Martha's" debut this fall. Stewart
arising from her personal sale of non-Company stock; adverse resolution of
some or all of the Company's ongoing litigation; downturns in national and/or
local economies; shifts in our business strategies; a loss of the services of
Ms."
"It's important to interview camp directors to be sure the camp
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sneakerweek. Stanich added: "We are building unique brands at MSLO based on our
strong bond with our consumers." Current and
upcoming first -run weekly syndicated programming includes "The Chris Matthews
Show," "The George Michael Sports Machine," "Rebecca's Garden," "The Wall
Street Journal Report with Maria Bartiromo," "Your Total Health" and the
off-network distribution of "Crossing Jordan," "Fear Factor," "Providence,"
the "Law + Order" franchise.

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HOUSTON----With over 7,000 resident
camps in the United States -- and hundreds in Texas -- parents are
often overwhelmed when it comes time to make a decision about where to
send their children for traditional and out -of-the-ordinary camp
experiences, said Kim Brown, vice president of the 50-year-old Cho-Yeh
Camp + Conference Center in Livingston, Texas.
Cho-Yeh staff are vetted through a process including interviews ,
references and criminal background checks as well as additional
training for counselors teaching specified skills and activities, she
added.

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