Day two of the World Business Forum in New York was even better than the first. Fareed Zakaria of CNN, Jack Welch once of GE, Ursula Burns of Xerox and Richard Branson of Virgin headlined the agenda — and delivered the goods.
For those who were unable to attend, or just those who want to relive the highlights, click through to the full article to peruse a comprehensive account of all the day’s best messages, moments and reactions.
Pretty funny stuff from Saturday Night Live this weekend, as they brought on fake Bjork to represent Iceland and share her thoughts on the eruption/disruption with fake Larry King.
Larry King: “Now, let me get this straight. First, Iceland’s economy collapses, and you ruin all the banks in Europe.
Now, your volcano erupts, and you ruin all the airports.”
Bjork: “That’s right. We’re a tiny rock that is destroying the world.
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Later…
Larry King: “Now, Bjork, has anything positive come out of this.”
Bjork: “Yes. Iceland is now the world’s number-one exporter of volcanic ash. Previously, our main exports were reindeer bones and giggles.
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We also get an appearance from Sir Richard Branson and lullaby to the volcano from Bjork. Well played, SNL. Almost as good as the time Bjork joined Charles Barkley on Iconoclasts.