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Andy Garcia

October 2010

The fire behind the passion

"You can take the boy out of Cuba, but you can't take Cuban music out the boy" Garcia says. "It runs in our blood"

Funny thing about democracy: it’s both an ideal and an experiment. It’s driven by the same commitment to immutable truths and improvisational genius that we embrace every time we reach for a pigskin or a pool cue, or for our purposes, a sand wedge. Equality of opportunity, merit based success and a soft spot for the underdog – these are the values we expect to encounter in the thick of competition. At times it’s a faulty metric, but Americans tend to check the pulse of our democracy in the sacred realm of sport. Rules are rules, physics is physics, luck is a lady and skill is king. The playing field need not be manicured to perfection, but most of us expect it to be even.

Diverse and Interesting Family Holidays

In most people's minds, the words "Kenya" and "safari" are conjoined twins. Through the influence of movies, literature, and popular culture, it is impossible to think of Kenya without imagining an expedition through the countryside.

Cupcake Heaven

I heard about this place in the West Village that all the celebrities and models go to. I am a cupcake freak and was a little skeptical that I would disappointed,as often the case is that there is hype about a certain product or place, and then it turns out that it really wasn't worth the hype.

Golfing Holidays in France - A Top Destination for Golfers

France has become a top destination for golfers, and from Biarritz to Brittany, France can offer a great variety of uncrowded golf courses, which are suitable for the novice to the experienced golfer. It is ideal for a golf break at any time of year.