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This weeks Niche Society is a V-LOG (its basically when you do a blog, but you use a recordable video device to capture movements and words, and broadcast it over the Internet using a state of the art technology known as YouTube, this process is very expensive so I hope you guys enjoy it).

We have a vending machine at the office, so some co-workers and I decided to break down ALL the snacks and rank them 1, 2, 3 along with a People’s Choice. So watch the V-LOG and send it to all your friends.

So I’m back, sorry it’s been a few weeks since my last post. I was out in Vegas last week for MAGIC, a streetwear fashion trade show and this week I had the black plague. But alas I’m back here at the old bullpen delivering you this week’s Niche Society.

Last time I shared how to hack great coffee at your desk with everyday materials. This week I’ve employed the help of a special guest, Jeremy Jones, one of our graphic designers. Jeremy has a creation called ‘Super Hot Dogs’ and I will show you how to assemble them with the minimum office kitchen facilities.

Ingredients: 1 medium plumb, juicy red tomato; 1 crisp, pungent red onion; 1 jar of Claussen pickle spears; 1 large plastic container of off brand Mayonnaise; 1 delicious, buttery smooth avacado; 1 packet of Smithyfield down home off the farm succulent hickory smoked bacon; 1 package of Kroger brand white flour hot dog buns; 1 package of very rare Oscar Meyer hot dogs; and one blue plate.

Step 1: Take a paper towel, place it in the microwave carefully throw 3 pieces of Smithyfield down home off the farm succulent hickory smoked bacon onto the paper towel and cook for 2.5 minutes.

Step 2: Slice your plumb red tomato, pungent onion, buttery smooth avacado into spears mimicking the spear shape of the Claussen pickle spears. Also place the Smithyfield down home off the farm succulent hickory smoked bacon on the blue plate.

Step 3: Take your very rare Oscar Meyer hot dogs, place them on a paper towel and cook those little dogs for 1 minute.

Step 4: Add the dogs, the Smithyfield down home off the farm succulent hickory smoked bacon, ketchup and mayo to the bun.

Step 5: Carefully assemble your Claussen pickle spears, avacado, red onion and plump tomato on the Super Hot Dog.

Step 6: Eat every last bit, except three very large crumbs.

I hope you enjoyed this edition of Office Hacking, I’ll see you guys next week for the BEST – and the final – version of Office Hacking.

This week’s post marks the start a three part series entitled “Office Hacking.” Now, you’re probably asking yourself, “What is office hacking?” It’s all about taking what you have at your office and making the very most out of it, through slight modifications and small tools. So, this three part series will be all about how to make the most out of cubical life, and squeeze every little drop of enjoyment out of it.

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I enjoy coffee just like every other American, but unfortunately my taste buds have been awakened to the taste of delicious coffee. I can’t and I won’t settle for the regular office sludge, I need good coffee. The problem is I just don’t have the time to swing by my favorite place in Atlanta (octanecoffee.com) to have a cappuccino before work. Some people say “just go to Starb***s and get coffee.” Well, I’d rather hold onto my $4 rather than choking down an old, burnt espresso and boiled milk. I might sound harsh and opinionated about my coffee, but once you’ve had black you’ll never go back!

My solution? The “pour over.” I’ll show you a step by step process of how to get a great cup of coffee, in under 5 minutes. The most important thing is the beans, it’s all about the beans. I usually use Counter Culture beans that I pick up from from Octane. If you let them know your using it for a pour over they’ll grind it accordingly for you for no charge. The only other things you need are a simple plastic pour over and filters, both of which you can get at your local Kroger (or other grocery store) for about $10 for both.

Next, just pre-wet the filter to get the paper taste out before putting your beans in.

Put your ground beans into the filter and start pouring hot water onto the grounds in a circular motion to bloom the grounds. After it blooms, continue pouring the water in a circular motion until your water is out. I usually use around 8 oz. of water, per couple of spoonfuls.
Note: It’s no exact science, more grounds = stronger coffee, less = weaker, try it out ’til you find your perfect combo!

And voila! A nice tasty, cup of coffee to get the day started off right!

I hope you have enjoyed this week’s entry of Niche Society stay tuned for more “Office Hacking” next week!

So, here is my second post for Niche Society, and I have another movie trailer to share, but I promise I wont be doing movies every week! When I saw this trailer on Hypebeast I knew I had to blog about it.

Chasing Legends (http://chasinglegends.com/trailers/) is an intense behind the scenes look at the Tour de France. The movie looks like it features last year’s Tour de France, when Astana rider Alberto Contador took the coveted victory.

I’m particularly excited about this film because I’ve been following the Tour and cycling since I was 14 and there hasn’t ever been an in-depth look quite like this before. Just watching the trailer you get a feel of how heavy the burden this race creates for the competitors, and how grueling it actually is. I think this going to be great for cycling and exposing it to the masses, and help open the eyes of people who know nothing about the Tour or the sport in general.

I’m sure it wont disappoint.

Hello, I have been privileged to be given the task from the Gods of everything online to write a blog post for case-mate.com! As just a precursor to future blogging adventures, I wanted to give you a taste of what’s to come.

(This is where you would insert a brilliantly edited montage of snip-its from the future.)

Niche Society is going to be all about ‘niche’ stuff. Stuff that I love and appreciate ranging from amazing design, new gadgets (not just tech related), interesting projects that people are working on, and generally anything that is worth talking about or looking at.

So, here is my first ever post, I’m going to keep this one short since its the first one.

Here’s a trailer for a “Exit Through the Gift Shop,” a new film featuring the well known and controversial artist Banksy that will premiere at Sundance. Banksy is a street artist from the UK, and has become famous for his controversial imagery all around London and the World. In my opinion, Banksy is one of the most influential and innovative artists in recent history. His medium isn’t one you can find at an art supply store unless you go outside and look at the brick walls.

Banksyfilm.com

I can’t wait to see this film, and to get an in-depth look into Banksy and how he does his work! Banksy has been one of those figures who has managed to stay in the shadows and out of the public eye, so this film will be a real treat into seeing the method behind his madness.