Talk:Anchorage Daily News
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[edit] Picture or logo?
A picture or logo would be nice for this newspaper article.---JeffreyAllen1975 06:38, 15 January 2006 (UTC)
- I couldn't copy their masthead from their site. An inspection of the source code for the main page seems to indicate they use a java script to display the masthead--probably in order to prevent copying. That may also be the reason that their site takes so freaking long to load in Safari on my computer and leaves me with spinning beachballs all the time... cluth 21:52, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
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- I nabbed it with a screen capture program (they're great for lifting logos of websites). It's not much of a logo but I'll upload it anyway. Jarfingle 01:09, 26 August 2006 (UTC)
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- If it would complement the article, a GIF of each day's front page is available on the ADN site near the bottom (try this link for the one from today, unless they remove it daily). Clicking on the link brings up a PDF of the front page, although that may be a copyvio. The low-res front page image would more easily qualify for fair use... cluth 06:26, 12 September 2006 (UTC)
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[edit] Iditarod controversy?
An edit recently added a section about criticisms of this newspaper for their positive coverage of the Iditarod [1]. I'm curious: Is this really that notable? There is one citation, but it comes from a site that seems to have a definite animal rights agenda. I'm not from Alaska, so I don't really know the views up there; does anyone have any opinion on the notability of this new section? Heimstern Läufer 23:25, 25 August 2006 (UTC)
- I certainly don't think it's notable. Very unlogical and basically is substantiated as a complaint by one woman who made remarks on a Texas radio show, from what I can see. It seems like this is an animal rights activist who, looking through the history and repeatedly posted the same blurb time and time again without consulting anyone. Furthermore, it is certainly not NPoV as there's no argument from ADN's PoV. Just my thoughts. Jarfingle 01:09, 26 August 2006 (UTC)
- The general consensus of about 95% of Alaskans from all political standpoints (but don't take my word for it--my polling data is NOT scientific...) is that Outside animal rights folks who criticize the Iditarod have absolutely no clue what they are talking about. Everything I've ever seen and heard indicates that these dogs WANT and LOVE to run (they're bred to run!) and that the dogs are far better taken care of than most domestic pet dogs. Mushers love and take care of their dogs as their children (you should see them playing and hugging them--the love is obvious), and they and the dogs truly develop a symbiotic dependence on each other. Just from standing at the start line and watching the dogs chomping at the bit to get going, it's my opinion that it would be animal cruelty NOT to allow them to run. Furthermore, the race is staffed with thousands of volunteers and veterinarians to ensure that the dogs are properly taken care of. If a dog gets sick or injured, the vets ensure that the dogs are properly cared for and removed from the race if necessary (many mushers will do this voluntarily and will even bundle the dog up in the sled to get it to the next checkpoint--they don't want their dogs hurt, either). Just my opinion and what I know from living up here for 11 years. I'm sure there are properly sourced interviews and articles on this subject that we can dig up if this complaint ends up deserving mention... cluth 06:24, 12 September 2006 (UTC)
- There's a little more info in the Dogs section of the Iditarod article. The following section discusses criticisms of the race, but that section (especially based on my experience) doesn't sound very NPOV to me--there's no "defense" of the other side (such as the support that veterinarians in the race give). That could probably use work... cluth 08:14, 12 September 2006 (UTC)
- The general consensus of about 95% of Alaskans from all political standpoints (but don't take my word for it--my polling data is NOT scientific...) is that Outside animal rights folks who criticize the Iditarod have absolutely no clue what they are talking about. Everything I've ever seen and heard indicates that these dogs WANT and LOVE to run (they're bred to run!) and that the dogs are far better taken care of than most domestic pet dogs. Mushers love and take care of their dogs as their children (you should see them playing and hugging them--the love is obvious), and they and the dogs truly develop a symbiotic dependence on each other. Just from standing at the start line and watching the dogs chomping at the bit to get going, it's my opinion that it would be animal cruelty NOT to allow them to run. Furthermore, the race is staffed with thousands of volunteers and veterinarians to ensure that the dogs are properly taken care of. If a dog gets sick or injured, the vets ensure that the dogs are properly cared for and removed from the race if necessary (many mushers will do this voluntarily and will even bundle the dog up in the sled to get it to the next checkpoint--they don't want their dogs hurt, either). Just my opinion and what I know from living up here for 11 years. I'm sure there are properly sourced interviews and articles on this subject that we can dig up if this complaint ends up deserving mention... cluth 06:24, 12 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Layout awards?
According to one of my journalism professors, the ADN has consistently won awards for its modern design and layout (and especially with some of the art on the front page of the Life &... section). As always, I will try to look this up and perhaps write something, but I always tend to forget, so if someone else is familiar with this subject and can expound upon it, feel free... cluth 06:47, 12 September 2006 (UTC)
