Financial crisis panel + Xiong Mao or Mao Xiong? That is the query!

Washington Post, January 8, 2010 on page A14: Year-long inquiry opens-Goal is to learn what the heck happened:

"The commission appointed by Congress to examine the causes(etiology) of the financial crisis is to hear testimony Wednesday from the heads of four of the nation's largest banks." Such action would certainly be endorsed by folks interested in Sino-American Economics due to the global impact and repercussions.

"This is a proxy for the American people, giving them the chance to ask what led this country to the economic precipice." Needless folks all over the world would be equally interested in the American banking situations.

On page A20: Apples, Oranges and snowplows, a letter to the editor by Brian Ross:

"Can anyone speed the plow? asked by Ms. McCarthy. Brian Ross read such with great interest.

"Her argument, if I may deem it as such, seems to be:
1. It snowed a lot on Dec. 19;
2. She saw only one snowplow in 90 minutes;
3. that snowplow was not plowing;
4. snowplows are run by the government;
5. the government can't run health care.

It appears that not only does this country need a nickel cigar, but Americans could also use an introductory course in political debate. And also, perhaps, a reminder of the difference between apples and oranges."(sic)

Comment: There are snow storms in China as well lately but folks dig in and dig out for exercises at best! (saving the cost to pay membership in the Gym for riding a bike that would not move!) Moreover, it is high time to pay respect to Chinese,the classicl and modern language with tones as music and calligraphy as art: To wit:-

Apple is "Ping guo" in Pin Yin system of phonetic alphabets for 2 Chinese characters.
Orange is "Ju zi" in Pin Yin.Two Chinese words.
Snowplower is "Sao xue ji" Three Chinese expression to describe such equipment.

The above is rendered to the readers for cultural enrichment as my public service.

Page B2: Panda farewell party: "TAI SHAN" in under the spotlight:

Giant pandas are natives to China. The beloved 4-year-old Tai Shan's party will take place on Jan. 30th at the zoo in Washington, D.C. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Panda is "Xiong Mao" in Pin Yin i.e. Bear Cat if Panda is regarded to be in the Cat category. However, if Panda is like bear more, then "Mao Xiong" would be more appropriate and proper for such description. What is your judgment? The reader can think and name the Panda as you would see fit. No-brainer or a cinch!?

Thanks for your thought and your time in reading my blog on Friday,Jan. 8th at 10.16 a.m. with snow on the ground for a more beautiful scenary on the good earth in USA/China,the One World in the name of globalization.

Francis Shieh aka Xie Shihao,sharing my blog as a free thinker. Have a great day,everyday!