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==Objective==  
 
==Objective==  
To mail a cupcake to another hackerspace in pristine condition.
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To mail a cupcake to another hackerspace in pristine condition. We can mail ours to the Tokyo hackerspace... but perhaps we should also mail one within the states just in case it gets seized by customs? :) -ashley
  
 
==Rules==  
 
==Rules==  
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*Distance must exceed 1600 kilometres (1000 miles) [http://www.daftlogic.com/projects-google-maps-distance-calculator.htm Measured in a straight line], bonus points for over seas.
 
*Distance must exceed 1600 kilometres (1000 miles) [http://www.daftlogic.com/projects-google-maps-distance-calculator.htm Measured in a straight line], bonus points for over seas.
 
*The package can have dimensions up to 30cm by 30cm by 30cm (1ft by 1ft by 1ft) and weight up to 2kgs (4lbs).
 
*The package can have dimensions up to 30cm by 30cm by 30cm (1ft by 1ft by 1ft) and weight up to 2kgs (4lbs).
*The package must be sent by the national postal service in your country you can spend up to the equivalent of 40 EUR or 55 USD, which should allow for an express postage option.
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*The package must be sent by a reasonably priced shipping method, days in transit will be considered in the scoring.
 
*A video must be taken while opening the package and uploaded to [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Property:YouTube Youtube] or similar.
 
*A video must be taken while opening the package and uploaded to [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Property:YouTube Youtube] or similar.
*All participating spaces must have their [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Property:Ustream ustream] or similar link on the matrix page during the [[Synchronous Hackathon]].
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*All participating spaces must have their [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Property:Ustream ustream] or similar link on the [http://alphaonelabs.com/hackerspace-matrix.php?ids=1630309,1956863,5721000,1853915 matrix] page during the [[Synchronous Hackathon]].
  
 
==Judging==  
 
==Judging==  
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#Condition
 
#Condition
  
==Who==  
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==Scoring==  
All hackerspaces and members of themCoordinate which hackerspace you will be sending to and recieving from in this google spreadsheet (wich will be used to tally the scores) https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Am7eQuixxEoidHMxNFRlYzFidHdzcXVuN3BxUjRpaFE&hl=en
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The scoring will contain various factorsIn addition to the Judging Criteria listed above you can also score based on:
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*A before blog post (Spread the word about the Cupcake Challenge and add your link to the spreadsheet) +1 for this <-going to do this this weekend -ashley
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*An after blog post (A writeup of the cupcake you recieved) +1
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*Holding a hackathon - If your space will be open for people to use during the hackathon +1 here, please make sure your space is listed [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Synchronous_Hackathon/2011-01-15 on this month's Synchronous Hackathon page] --- I already added us to this list and have set up a ustream channel for the event. -ashley
  
Note: we will be sending ours to the Tokyo Hackerspace -- but in case it gets intercepted by customs, perhaps we should send two?!
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==Who==
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All hackerspaces and members of them.  Coordinate which hackerspace you will be sending to and recieving from in this google spreadsheet (which will be used to tally the scores) https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Am7eQuixxEoidHMxNFRlYzFidHdzcXVuN3BxUjRpaFE&hl=en <- Jeff and I have both contacted people in the Tokyo hackerspace.
  
 
==When==   
 
==When==   
Cupcakes will be created / packaged and shipped out during the [[Synchronous Hackathon]] The weekend of January 15th. Note: we will be shipping the cupcake on Monday, Jan 17th.The winning Hackerspace will be announced once the final cupcake is received and scored.
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Cupcakes will be created and packaged during the [[Synchronous Hackathon]] the weekend of January 15th and shipped out the first postal day thereafter (Monday for us). The winning Hackerspace will be announced once the final cupcake is received and scored.
  
 
==Where==  
 
==Where==  
At Splat Space! Jan 15 & 16
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Splat Space! Jan 15 & 16
  
 
=Cupcake recipes=
 
=Cupcake recipes=
Suggest your favourite cupcake recipe.
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Suggest your favourite cupcake recipe -- Splatters: who is gonna bake?! I think we had a few volunteers, but let's make sure we have a cupcake first. :)
  
 
I haven't tried these recipes yet but I've heard good things. http://www.faircake.co.uk/recipes.html
 
I haven't tried these recipes yet but I've heard good things. http://www.faircake.co.uk/recipes.html
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=Importing Food=
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Most countries operate strict border controls on importing food stuffs, especially when they contain animal products like milk and eggs.  A gift of a single cupcake for personal use should normally fall into an exempted category.  This section collects relevant information for participating countries and regions.
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==Europe==
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Any shipments within Europe should have no problems.  Shipments from outside Europe should also be exempt, as per [http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32009R0206:EN:NOT Commission Regulation (EC) No 206/2009].
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  7. Exempted animal products
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      The following products are exempted from the rules explained previously:
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      -- bread, cakes, biscuits, chocolate and confectionery (including sweets) not mixed or filled with meat product,
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      -- any other food product not containing any fresh or processed meat or dairy and with less than 50 % of processed egg or fishery products.

Revision as of 23:50, 7 January 2011

Contents

Objective

To mail a cupcake to another hackerspace in pristine condition. We can mail ours to the Tokyo hackerspace... but perhaps we should also mail one within the states just in case it gets seized by customs? :) -ashley

Rules

  • Cupcake must be a standard sized or larger cupcake with frosting and at least one sugar based topper/decoration.
  • The cupcake should be home made or in the hackerspace, points to be deducted for store bought cupcakes.
  • Distance must exceed 1600 kilometres (1000 miles) Measured in a straight line, bonus points for over seas.
  • The package can have dimensions up to 30cm by 30cm by 30cm (1ft by 1ft by 1ft) and weight up to 2kgs (4lbs).
  • The package must be sent by a reasonably priced shipping method, days in transit will be considered in the scoring.
  • A video must be taken while opening the package and uploaded to Youtube or similar.
  • All participating spaces must have their ustream or similar link on the matrix page during the Synchronous Hackathon.

Judging

The recieving hackerspace will be the judge of the condition of the cupcake.

Judging Criteria ((1-10) on each)

  1. The creativity of method used to stabilize the cupcake
  2. The stability of mixture / quality of ingredients
  3. Appearance
  4. Taste
  5. Condition

Scoring

The scoring will contain various factors. In addition to the Judging Criteria listed above you can also score based on:

  • A before blog post (Spread the word about the Cupcake Challenge and add your link to the spreadsheet) +1 for this <-going to do this this weekend -ashley
  • An after blog post (A writeup of the cupcake you recieved) +1
  • Holding a hackathon - If your space will be open for people to use during the hackathon +1 here, please make sure your space is listed on this month's Synchronous Hackathon page --- I already added us to this list and have set up a ustream channel for the event. -ashley


Who

All hackerspaces and members of them. Coordinate which hackerspace you will be sending to and recieving from in this google spreadsheet (which will be used to tally the scores) https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Am7eQuixxEoidHMxNFRlYzFidHdzcXVuN3BxUjRpaFE&hl=en <- Jeff and I have both contacted people in the Tokyo hackerspace.

When

Cupcakes will be created and packaged during the Synchronous Hackathon the weekend of January 15th and shipped out the first postal day thereafter (Monday for us). The winning Hackerspace will be announced once the final cupcake is received and scored.

Where

Splat Space! Jan 15 & 16

Cupcake recipes

Suggest your favourite cupcake recipe -- Splatters: who is gonna bake?! I think we had a few volunteers, but let's make sure we have a cupcake first. :)

I haven't tried these recipes yet but I've heard good things. http://www.faircake.co.uk/recipes.html

Importing Food

Most countries operate strict border controls on importing food stuffs, especially when they contain animal products like milk and eggs. A gift of a single cupcake for personal use should normally fall into an exempted category. This section collects relevant information for participating countries and regions.

Europe

Any shipments within Europe should have no problems. Shipments from outside Europe should also be exempt, as per Commission Regulation (EC) No 206/2009.

  7. Exempted animal products
     The following products are exempted from the rules explained previously:
     -- bread, cakes, biscuits, chocolate and confectionery (including sweets) not mixed or filled with meat product,
  ..
     -- any other food product not containing any fresh or processed meat or dairy and with less than 50 % of processed egg or fishery products.