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LONDON – In summing up London 2012, the temptation is to deliver a glowing eulogy. Such a discourse, filled with lofty expressions of praise, would reflect the ancient roots of the 17-day festival that ended here Sunday. The praise also would accurately reflect how London did in its third go-around as an Olympic Summer Games host.

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. – Maybe it's premature to reserve his place on golf's Mt. Rushmore, but man, Rory McIlroy took a giant step in that direction Sunday at the Ocean Course.

Tracy Christensen is the marketing director for this year's Mount Madonna Challenge Race. She has run the race before and here is her impressions of what it is like:

All investments carry risk. But, as an investor, one of the biggest risks you face is that of not achieving your long-term goals, such as enjoying a comfortable retirement and remaining financially independent throughout your life. To help reach your objectives, you need to own a variety of investment vehicles – and each carries its own type of risk.

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors passed the second and final reading of an ordinance that will ask voters to increase the sales tax by one-eighth cent in November, increasing the local tax rate from 8.375 percent to 8.5 percent. The board voted 4-0 Tuesday, with South County’s Supervisor Mike Wasserman absent.