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COLEGIO INTERNACIONALCIPLC: DE PUERTO LA CRUZ Barcelona, May 2013 Issue # 6

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

EDITORIALS A Second Chance, a Change of Strategy ...... pg. 2

NEWS Capriles Rises Back Like a Blazing Phoenix to the Political Arena ...... pg. 3

SPORTS Venezuelan Soccer Team Taking a Stance Against the World...... pgs. 4-5

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Harlem Shake Craze ...... pg. 6

PEOPLE SPOTLIGHT Introducing Mr. Perry ...... pg. 7

DEAR BOBBIE How do you tell someone someone they have very bad hygiene politely? ...... pg. 8

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A Second Chance, A Change of Strategy By: Daniel Finco

Chavez is dead, and now not only the rules of the game have changed, but the playground itself. Maduro seeks to cement his identity to Mr. Danger, while Capriles aggressively battles for the opposite: to tell Venezuela that the former bus driver is anything but Chavez. Mr. Flaco is no longer Mr. Nice Guy: the shift from pacifism to hostility is more than evident and, in my opinion, fully necessary.

In October, to dare Mr. Chavez into a more critical confrontation would have wreaked havoc on Venezuelan society. Now that destiny has removed Chavez from the Candidates battlefield altogether that is precisely what Capriles’ next strategy is all about: to forcefully disconnect the image of Hugo Chavez from that of the officialist candidate, Nicolas Given these political and social conditions, in foresight I Maduro. The coming 14A Elections will be full of believe that Maduro will win the coming presidential confrontations, and it is presumed that the opposition will elections. However, Capriles will be much closer to the half bring to the spotlight important themes and allegations like cutoff line this time, given the fact that a decent portion of the disrespect towards the constitution, the failure of checks the officialist do understand that Maduro is not Chavez. If and balances, and the lies surrounding Chavez’s illness and Maduro wins, the country will go through an even steeper death. Capriles recently stated, “This campaign is between path towards destruction... Nicolas and I: leave the president alone.” This is the new idea behind the opposition contingent that will seek to “Capriles recently stated: ‘this minimize abstention. As a result, in these upcoming months the political climate will become more polarized and will campaign is between Nicolas and I: increase the tensions and lower the tolerance between the groups. On the other hand, Nicolas Maduro will seek to leave the president alone.’” reinforce his association with the figure of Hugo Chavez, like the logo “Chavez por siempre, Maduro presidente.” The Caribbean Chronicle, Av. Country Club c/c Calle Ricaurte | 58-281-274.10.55 | www.ciplc.org PAGE 3

Capriles Rises Back Like a Blazing Phoenix to the Political Arena By: Alfredo Quilarquez because of disagreement with Maduro. Many voting inscription places are closing doors and prohibiting the After Capriles was defeated in the last elections by his younger population to vote. If they do, their vote is adversary president Hugo Chavez on October 7 of invalid. Many more events make the situation 2012, many people believed there was never going to unpredictable. be a comeback from his part. However, after Chavez In the end, Capriles has accepted his second passed away on March 5 of 2013, it seems Capriles is opportunity to enter once again. The answers will be back in the fight for the spot of . revealed on April 14 where the elections will take place It seems that Capriles was hesitating towards making and when everybody will deposit its vote. That’ll be the the decision of fighting once more for the title of moment of truth determining the future of our president of Venezuela. However, in the end, he made country. his final decision of participating in the political war. This time around, he has a different opponent: the “Chavistas have changed sides because of contender is none other than Nicolas Maduro, who was disagreement with Maduro.” Chavez’s loyal follower for a great period of time. Both competitors have begun their electoral campaigns to obtain the most supporters. The struggle has truly divided many Venezuelans into choosing sides.

There are not many statistics referring to who has a higher chance of winning. All the information is just speculation, so there is no real merit in it. We can’t trust pure predictions of who might be victorious. There are simply too many factors to consider to speculate so soon, for example some Chavistas have changed sides Henrique Capriles

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Venezuelan Soccer Taking a Stance Against the World By: Alfredo Quilarquez The Venezuelan National soccer team, also The only truth is that all teams in Venezuela’s known as “La Vinotinto” due to its burgundy pass to the World cup are countries of higher colored uniform, is climbing up the Coca-Cola position in the world ranking, Peru being the Fifa World Ranking. Venezuela is currently in the closest in the 42nd spot with 624 points, Paraguay 43rd spot with 622 points out of the 207 available. in the 38th with 640 points, Bolivia in the 37th Soccer is a rising sport in Venezuela filling the with 641 points, Chile in the 22nd with 829 hearts of many with passion and the desire to be points, Brazil in the 18th with 908 points, in the next Fifa World Cup, which will take place in the 16th with 950 points, Ecuador in in Brazil in the summer of 2014. the 11th with 1037 points, Colombia in the 6th with 1159 points, and as the top ranked South Venezuelans are full of hope after knowing that American country Argentina is in the 3rd spot the group is located in a qualifying position for with 1309. These points represent the quality of the moment and the games left are against those the Argentinian team over the last 4 years. under them in the classificatory leader boards.

Federacion Venezolana de Futbol continued...

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In the qualifiers itself, Venezuela is tied in the 4th the calculation is done, this would leave Venezuela with Chile. The first place goes to Argentina with with 708 points putting them in the mid 30’s just 24 points, the second to Ecuador with 20 points, the over Serbia which is in the 35th spot of the world 3rd to Colombia with 19 points, 4th to Chile and ranking with 659 points. This new positioning will Venezuela with 15 points, 6th to Uruguay with 13 be released at the end of April. points, 7th to Peru with 11 points, 8th to Bolivia As a Venezuelan, soccer is a passion to me as it is to with 9 points and last in the 9th spot, Paraguay with many. These soccer players are more than a team only 8 points. for our country. From my perspective, the sport is Venezuela is currently tied with Chile in points and the only thing that keeps Venezuela united. It’s the goal difference, but the next thing that needs to be only thing in which all Venezuelans agree on no judged are goals in favor for which Chile has 16 matter if they are rich or poor, black or white, and Venezuela only has 9. This makes the religious or agnostic, socialist or capitalist. It’s the Venezuelan squad sit on the 5th spot, but if seeing ideals of uniting a diverged country. As the the games won, tied and lost, they are tied in 4th. Venezuelan soccer team skyrockets through the ranking, this unites more and more a country of If the qualifiers ended today just as they are, political and social differences showing the country Venezuela would play against the 5th of the Asian how ‘stupid and nonsense’ these differences can be. Qualifier for a spot in the World Cup. Being in the Venezuela is only one. La Vinotinto, our driving top 4 makes you go straight to the honorary soccer force for a more united country. tournaments, where only the best get the opportunity to play.

The Coca-Cola Fifa Ranking spots are set from March 14th. From that date until now Venezuela lost versus Argentina but beat Colombia by the minimum with a magnificent goal by the Venezuelan forward Jose Salomon Rondon. After

Cesar Farias

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People’s Spotlight: Gregory Perry

8. When did you gain an 13. What’s your hobby, like 1. Where is your interest in science? something that makes birthplace? I have always liked you happy besides Dallas, Texas. science. teaching? Running, biking, reading, 2. The name of the school 9. At what age did you cooking, baking bread, where you studied when decide to get married? making movies of things I younger? 30. do with my family. Virginia Commonwealth 10. Is there something you University. 14. Have you ever entered would change about in a tie dye contest? yourself or are you 3. Favorite cartoon as a No. child? comfortable as you are? Bugs Bunny. I talk too fast.

4. Favorite TV show 11. Do you have any pets? recently, or do you not We rescued a watch much TV? callejerita Ms. Perry “Game of Thrones” and dog and named “Glee.” her Jenrieta.

5. Favorite movie genre? 12. What is an Drama. exotic pet you've always 6. Places you wish to wanted to have travel to? (if any)? South East Asia. I have never wanted an exotic 7. Did you want to become pet. I like dogs a teacher as a child? and used to have No. I did not have any three. plans for anything beyond the moment.

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Dear Bobbie: How do you tell someone they have very bad hygiene—politely?

That’s a very tough question because it’s a very and don’t want others saying hurtful things to sensitive matter. But if it’s done in a careful way, them. After that, very gently touch on the subject, they probably will appreciate being told. explaining to them their hygiene issue and offer helpful tips on what ways they could work on it. First of all, you should find a time to approach Then, to conclude, stress again how you really are them in private. This doesn’t mean pulling them looking out for them and that this wasn’t a aside, because they will just return to their group confrontation, but rather a sincere way to help upset. You should tell them at a time when you them out and that you hope they aren’t offended both are alone and, if possible, as soon as you and hope that they will do the same for you if the notice the hygiene problem (for example, if that situation is ever reversed. day a person did P.E. and their sweat odor stayed on them) so that they don’t become paranoid that Hope this helped! others noticed it all day but that person himself -Bobbi wasn’t aware of it.

Start off with a sincere explanation and an introduction of what you are going to say. For example, “Look, I wanted to talk to you about something that I know is sensitive but it’s something that I would like to be brought to my attention. And I really don’t want you to be hurt by what I’m going to say, or think I’m doing it to be mean, but I, truly as a friend, want to tell you so that you aren’t put in an uncomfortable position in the future.” This way, they will see that you have good intentions and are really concerned for them

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CIPLC Agenda

International Day...... April 18th Venezuela Independence Day (No School)...... April 19th GIN Conference ...... April 18th – 22nd Sports Banquet...... April 26th HS Prom (STUCO)...... April 27th Spring Art Show...... April 30th Labor Day (No School)...... May 1st MS Lock-in...... May 3rd SAT Testing @ CIPLC...... May 4th AP Exams...... May 6th-17th Elementary Floor Hockey @CIPLC...... May 11th MS Boys Soccer, Girls @ECA (JVANAS)...... May 16th-18th Chess Tournament...... May 16th Forensics @ISM...... May 17th-18th MAC Symposium All School...... May 23rd Senior Symposium...... May 24th Senior Roast...... May 28th End of the Year Fest (TLC)...... May 31st ECE Graduation...... May 31st High School Graduation...... June 1st

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Humor & Games Where’s Wally?

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Humor & Games Find the Differences:

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Humor & Games: Guess Who...?

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