>> The ceremonial flame for the Special Olympics will pass through town tomorrow afternoon, starting at the White House at 12:15 p.m. and making stops on the National Mall before heading uptown to the Chinese Embassy. Expect minor traffic delays along the route. [WJLA]

>> Is a Rita's Water Ice coming to the Washington Convention Center area? [Bloomingdale (for now)]

>> Bob Mould is set to release his first ever live DVD, Circle Of Friends, on October 9, using footage filmed at the 9:30 Club back on October 7, 2005. [The Tripwire]

>> The Hill's annual 50 Most Beautiful People on Capitol Hill is out, so of course DCeiver is having his concurrent annual aneurysm. [The Hill & DCeiver]

>> Negotiations to bring the Birchmere music hall to downtown Silver Spring may or may not have stalled, depending on whom you ask. [Silver Spring Penguin]

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