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Samuels Jewelers is proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Summer Sizzle Show and Shine Classic Car Show July 30th in Dripping Springs. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Jewelers for Children Charity. As the industry's charity, Jewelers for Children (JFC) is generously supported by those who create and sell fine jewelry and watches. Manufacturers, retail jewelers, trade associations, watch companies and those who provide professional services to the jewelry industry unite on behalf of children. Since 1999, more than $14 million has been invested in special programs to reach children whose lives have been devastated by catastrophic illness or life-threatening abuse and neglect.? Your participation and support of our annual Classic Car Show ensures the research continues and the hope that a cure is found to help all children.

Lance Armstrong?wrote a message in French on a chalkboard saying “Thanks and Goodbye''?last weekend in France before?riding on to win his seventh Tour de France .? Armstrong plans to retire from racing and looks forward to a much deserved rest on the French Riviera with his children.?

#7, Amazing Lance! - "Viva la Tour!"

An Austin.com reader writes in that he will be proposing to his girlfriend soon, and would like suggestions for romantic restaurants.? He’s looking for a casual place, as he doesn’t want to tip her off with a dress-up date.

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The creators of the hit Broadway musical STOMP have taken their act to the big screen, a "really" big screen. The film Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey opens Friday at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum's IMAX Theater. See Kodo to marching bands, bull roarers to the bells of Winchester Cathedral. This movie explores the different ways various cultures incorporate rhythm into their lives through ceremony and celebration. There are no words in this film. Don’t miss this!