Nishikori says he has to improve his fitness

LONDON —

Japan’s Kei Nishikori admits his number one goal in 2016 is to stay healthy enough to make a sustained push for Grand Slam glory.

Nishikori has endured a frustrating campaign over the last 11 months with a series of nagging injuries ruining his hopes of challenging for the four majors.

Star Wars': a game-changer in special effects

Los Angeles (AFP) —

When “Star Wars” audiences were blown away four decades ago by its thrilling battles in space, they were also witnessing a big bang in special effects that is still felt today, as fans await the next installment in the blockbuster saga.

The original 1977 movie—which introduced the world to Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader and a mysterious power known as The Force—changed the way science-fiction films were made, paving the way for innovations in the field.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD' to be released in March

The most recent episode of “Nintendo Direct” included some exciting news for fans of the soon-to-be 30-year-old “Legend of Zelda” video game series. In the broadcast, Nintendo executives announced that a high-definition version of “The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess” would be released for the Wii U on March 4, 2016 internationally, and on March 10 in Japan.

Still not a cranberry sauce fan? Maybe bacon will convert you

NEW YORK

Admittedly, I’m a bit of a freak when it comes to cranberry sauce. Nonetheless, I can’t help but think there is something seriously disturbed about people who claim to not like it.

Because what is there to dislike? Whether shplopped (that’s the official sound) from a can or homemade with loving care, cranberry sauce is sweet and tangy and just a little spicy and mouth puckeringly luscious in every way. I don’t actually care about the rest of the Thanksgiving meal. Just give me a bowl of cranberry sauce, a spoon and leave me alone.

We try KFC’s all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant

TOKYO —

We visited the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet restaurant in Japan before the official opening day and found more than just fried chicken on the menu. There are also pastas, soups, breads, sweets, and even an all-you-can-drink beer plan!

Pastoral Loneliness Under the Big Sky

rtists have to have a sentimental heart to find inspiration from the ordinary. For painter Li Bo, inspiration comes from blue skies, running sheep and lonely shepherds.

Artist’s Floating World Inspired by Urban Anxiety

cina is modernizing: wide, paved boulevards are replacing the muddy and narrow lanes that have connected the country for thousands of years. On either side of these modern roads shabby homes give way to high-rise apartments.