Showing posts with label Josh Silverman. Show all posts
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Volcanomics

"Clouds of ash laid our company low,"
Says BA's Willie Walsh, who should know.
"'Tis an ill wind indeed
That helps no-one in need,"
Says Josh Silverman, Skype CEO.



Bonus feature today: Icelandic pronunciation guide!
Eyjafjallajökull = EYE-ya fyat-la YOE-kutl.
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