Billy No Box
Billy No Box has worked in the city for six years, and currently works in Derivatives for a North American bank. He enjoys playing golf, reading books by Umberto Eco, singing "Copacabana" in the shower and at karaoke bars, and occasionally updating his blog about London and everything else.
Food
Salad Bars in the City
Since a slice of lemon in your G&T after work does not count as one portion of fruit and veggies, it's time to get the vitamins somewhere else. Here are the best grazing spots. more >>
@Work
The Return of the (Long) Lunch Break
In times where employers cut pay by omitting bonuses, it seems that employees are getting even by cutting down on work hours and reviving a long lost treasure: The Lunch Break. more >>
Sport
The Sport of Watching the Olympics
The ancient Greeks and Romans had it right. There is nothing like a good, big sporting event to entertain the masses and create a community feeling. Only nowadays, there is no need to feed Christians to the lions to get a trading floor entertained. The Olympics will do. more >>
@Work
Happy Unemployment!
It has been almost 18 months since the markets first turned on credit professionals and then turned on everyone. But friends who are casualties of the market do not seem very depressed about their lack of employment. What's wrong with this picture? more >>
Cinema
Bring on More Damages
Originally aired on BBC, this TV show seems to have received little exposure despite its high profile casts. Watching Season One on DVD, it turns out to be a manipulative little gem that gets you hooked straightaway. In my case, the damage was a weekend of uninterrupted viewing. more >>
Sound Off
The Truth About Your Life
When my wife was pregnant she subscribed to e-mail updates meticulously outlining week-by-week the stages of development the baby was going through. Imagine if that service was in fact provided for adults as well. more >>
