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In 2052, mankind knows that earlier environmental disasters were the catalyst for that world’s global ecological problems. After massive fires decimated South America, cyclones in the Midwest destroyed U.S. agriculture, and the city of Venice has been submerged due to rising sea levels, humans point fingers at the leaders of the planet’s fossil fuel industry. A global protest movement led by a group called The Upheavals helped break Earth’s fossil fuel dependency, and powerful oil executives were convicted for crimes against the environment....

What is enough? This is the question Stewart asks at the beginning of the book, but even at the end, can’t provide a definitive answer. Most would think that becoming the Formula 1 World Champion three times during the most dangerous era in the history of the sport is enough for a lifetime. Not for Stewart though. In fact, details about his racing career don’t even cover half of the book....

The former WWE superstar and five-time (five-time, five-time, five-time, five-time) WCW champion announced via his Twitter account that he’s running for mayor of Houston, the town in which he was born and raised. SN EXCLUSIVE: Bobby Roode discusses jump from TNA to WWE Huffman is starting his campaign early; the election isn’t until 2019. Booker T, full name Booker T. Huffman, came to wrestling prominence in the ’90s as one half of the villanous “Harlem Heat” tag team alongside Stevie Ray....

Originally published in 1904, “The Good Housekeeping Hostess” (Hearst Books), reissued without an update, still offers some practical advice, although there probably aren’t too many folks who still want to know how to throw a rocking monotype party. But it’s a worthy read for what it is: a historical text, not a modern entertaining manual. A more retro-appropriate volume is Mary and Russel Wright’s “Guide to Easier Living” (Gibbs Smith), originally out in 1950....

Feeling truly happy in a pair of skin-tight jeans and stilettos is easier said than done, but style guru Gunn, best known for his role on Bravo’s reality hit “Project Runway,” is hoping to make a lot of people feel better about themselves. His new book is a how-to in wardrobe and apparel, a self-help guide for creating an individual style, and how exactly to make that style work. He’s got a new television show out (“Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style,” also on Bravo) based on that premise—a makeover series that will school the clueless on the art of dress, groom and poise....

“The Legend of Saint Nicholas,” by Demi ($19.95; ages 5 to 10). Beautifully illustrated and thoroughly researched, it explains how the patron saint of children morphed into Santa. “The Stone Lamp: Eight Stories of Hanukkah Through History,” by Karen Hesse ($18.99; age 9 and up). Follows descriptions of eight tragic events (like the Crusades and the Inquisition) with the story of a Jewish child who lived through them. “A Christmas Gift for Mama,” by Lauren Thompson ($16....

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Recently, Boozer broke his silence and expressed displeasure with being on the bench for fourth quarters. Asked about Boozer's comments, Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau's answer was what you expect from a tough, defensive-minded coach. MORE: Joakim Noah fined $15k | Knicks could fire Mike Woodson "You guys, you've been around a long time," Thibodeau said, according to ESPNChicago.com. "This is four years now — I'm not changing. I'm going with the guys who I think give us the best chance to win, I don't care who they are....

Forget the cheese course. In the land of slow-roasted duck and vintage Bordeaux, convenience is suddenly key. Yatoo Partoo now has 30 machines around France, selling everything from milk and salad to pastries and wine. Vending machines on subway platforms tempt commuters with cups of cappuccino as well as tomato soup. Prepackaged, ready-to-heat meals–lamb tips over egg noodles, veal cutlet in mushroom sauce–are clogging supermarket shelves. Fleury Michon, a giant maker of premade meals, has begun hawking ready-to-eat dishes in offices, hospitals and hotels....

The two faced off six years ago, making this a key second round. The hardcourt season hasn’t helped either attain titles as of yet, but they won more than five of their last ten matches. The Spaniard has never lost her opening round match in the desert, and looked to give Davis back-to-back exits in the tournament. Despite not playing since Dubai, the 25-year-old played a warmup in doubles, allowing her to find her timing and execution....

This was an important moment for the young American who had big wins under her belt this season. With so many upsets taking place, Kenin gave herself a real shot at knocking out one of the best. Despite going three sets against Yafan Wang, the 20-year-old held on to her tenacity and bested her Chinese counterpart to move along in her second appearance in the tournament. The Ukrainian hasn’t been cut from the second round in five years and would do whatever it took to make sure she didn’t fall behind under any circumstances....

Set 1: 5-7 to Coric Federer started the match slowly and was just able to win his service games while doing nothing on Coric’s serve. It was well poised at 5 all and that’s when Coric stepped it up and his cross court backhand to Federer’s backhand was catching fire which eventually helped him to break the Swiss’s serve. Coric definitely tried to copy the Djokovic’s recipe of success against Federer in SW19 in the years 2014 and 2015 and it worked big time for the 21-year-old....

Strong’s five-year contract will pay him $5 million per season. After the 2014 season, he is guaranteed a raise of at least $100,000 each season of the contract. MORE: Top 10 teams for 2014 | College football icons | Hayes: Is Strong ready? Strong was hired to replace Mack Brown, who stepped down after 16 seasons. Strong was 37-15 in four seasons at Louisville, including a 12-1 mark this past season that concluded with a win over Miami in the Russell Athletic Bowl....

Valdez’s debut at 130 pounds will now come against late replacement Adam Lopez, who was previously scheduled to appear on the undercard. Veteran promoter Arum told FightHype.com: “I’ve seen a guy two or three pounds overweight, that’s still unprofessional. To come in 11 pounds overweight is a f—ing disgrace. We’re throwing him out of the hotel.” Join DAZN to watch Ruiz vs. Joshua 2 and 100-plus fight nights a year...

Bradley became the first American to manage in the Premier League when he arrived at the Liberty Stadium in October, taking over from Francesco Guidolin. MORE: 130 classic Sporting News covers After Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Middlesbrough — a “road game” — the former U.S. national team coach referred to the penalty Swansea conceded as a “PK”, standard terminology for a spot-kick in his homeland. That interview prompted ridicule from some on social media, but as Bradley prepares for the visit of West Ham on Boxing Day, he brushed off the issue....

MLB Network broadcaster Bob Costas made a really weird — and harsh — comment about Cubs reliever Pedro Strop as he exited Friday’s game. MORE: Ranking the top 10 unbreakable baseball records Strop was removed in the eighth inning after he allowed a game-tying homer to the Cardinals’ Greg Garcia, hit Kolten Wong with a pitch, got a flyout from Matt Carpenter and then walked Jhonny Peralta. Not the outing Strop or the Cubs wanted, but not really noteworthy either....

The 800th victory, the round number breached by only nine other men who’ve worked in major college basketball, almost certainly will come Saturday, in the very town that unleashed Bob Huggins upon planet Earth. It will come at home. At the end of 40 minutes between his West Virginia Mountaineers and the UMKC Kangaroos, WVU almost certainly will have far more points and Huggins’ name will be placed adjacent to those of Mike Krzyzewski, Bob Knight, Jim Boeheim, Dean Smith, Adolph Rupp and Jim Calhoun, among others....

The Great North follows the many adventures of a single father named Beef and his children in the rugged terrain of Alaska, where their experiences with nature and with each other teach them about themselves as individuals. Like Bob’s Burgers, the story is centered around the family and their abilities as a unit are what drive the story. RELATED: This Adult Swim Animated Series Is A Chaotic Trip Although the structure of The Great North is similar to the story structure of Bob’s Burgers, the dynamics of the family, the location, and the kinds of adventures that make up The Great North are entirely different....

Two episodes of Bob’s Burgers stand out in particular for smart storytelling taking place on October 31st. The kids go on some wild adventures that prove that why this show continues to have so many fans who love watching. RELATED: The Bob’s Burgers Movie Nearly Had An Appearance From Every Side Character Bob’s Burgers fans would love a video game and the Bob’s Burgers movie is sweet and exciting. Fans love the animated series for its depiction of a family who love each other but definitely annoy each other on a regular basis....

The ball fell right into Douglas-Roberts' hands and he shot it. The Bobcats defeated the Nets, 116-111, in overtime. Simple. "We called that," Bobcats coach Steve Clifford said, smiling. "That's called Memphis block. And then he stands, Josh drives that way — CDR was right where he was supposed to be." Indeed, Douglas-Roberts does seem to be in the right place at the right time more often these days. That has not always been the case, however....