Rapid-fire, rapid-fire, rapid-fire!!!

So my mind thought, as it deliberated taking the US Postal 473 Battery later this summer. I just finished taking the CBEST today, and while my mind isn't completely fried, I knew that I my brain, the only calculator allowed for the exam (and a natural one, at that), went through a workout.

I was given 4 hours to complete the exam. I approached the exam attacking the math secton first, then the reading, and then the writing. This was ample time, because I knew that the first section was rapid-fire, the second one required some logic and some other deliberations of the senate in my head, and the third one required me to practice my proposal to Congress skills, as well as an anecdote on what make me happy.

After the second writing essay, I found out that this house won't go through a lot of damage, and if it is, it's not from me, but from someone outside of my family.

I am glad the USA and Canada advanced today in the CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarterfinals. The first game saw Canada defeat Guatemala 3-0. All the Canadian scorers in group play each pitched in. Dwayne De Rosario got the first goal, Ali Gerba got the second, and Julian De Guzman got the third. Actually, there are conflicting reports that show Gerba getting a brace. It doesn't matter who scored for Canada; Guatemala, Carlos Ruiz and all, was shut out. And all the goals were in the first half.

Compare that with the game between USA and Panama. It was scrappy, and the Nats were flat, but Landon Donovan (the penalty master) and Carlos Bocanegra each got a goal for the home side, while Panama showed its grit with a consolation. They were eliminated a man down, losing 2-1. And all three goals were in the second half. Coincidence? You be the judge. But one thing is for sure: there will be a lot on the line between this two sides come June 21 at Soldier Field in Chicago, and it's not just a spot in the final.

Now, if only Honduras and Mexico can take care of things at Reliant Stadium like they did a few days ago... Encore, amigos!

EDIT: I checked the article from MLSNet.com, and it was confirmed, a brace for Ali G. Well done, comrade.