The Real Blow-Up

An eruption, intense and gigantic,
Roiled markets across the Atlantic;
This vesuvian debt,
One mustn't forget,
Is Hellenic more so than Icelandic.

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.