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Susan Butcher, a four-time champion of the Iditarod, spoke at my high school
graduation; I learned a little bit about the "last great race" from her and
figured that this would be a good opportunity to learn more. I knew that the
dogsled racers are called mushers and that the race is run from Anchorage to
Nome, Alaska in March. I would like to find out about the history of the race,
including the tradition behind it; about the mushers, who they are and what
it takes to be one; and about the dogs, specifically the lead dogs. My assumption
is that not a lot of people know very much about the race. Thus, I have a very
general intended audience: essentially, anybody who likes to know a little bit
about a lot of things.
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
http://www.workingdogweb.com/iditarod.htm
This site is very similar to Cabela's in that it provides a plethora of information
about the race as well as updates when the race is on. It also provides tons
of links.
Heritage North Press
Iditarod: The Source for Everything About
the Iditarod and More
http://www.designperfect.com/iditarod
This site seems to be privatley run by an Iditarod enthusiast. Along with all
the factual information, regarding the history, trail, dogs, mushers, etc.,
it also has a more unique section that includes quizzes, trivia, a kid section,
and glossary among other things.
Jan Wong
Iditarod: The Last Great Race Online
http://www.adn.com/iditarod
This site is part of the Anchorage Daily News Online. Because the race begins
in Anchorage, and provides a big source of revenue as well as interest or the
city, the newspaper dedicates a lot of coverage to the event. The site, obviously,
focuses on media coverage, but has links and information, too.
The Anchorage Daily News
Dogsled.com
http://www.dogsled.com
Provides general information on the sport of sled-dog racing, but pays special
attention to the Iditarod. Posts results as well as archived information.
Dogsled.com
Feldman, Barbara. (2001, March 20). Mush! The San Diego Union-Times
[online], p. 15 (573 words). Available: http://web.lexis-nexis.com/universe
[2001, March 22].
Green, Sarah. (2000, February 20). The last great race on earth: Ontarion man
follows dream to gruelling Alaskan dog sled competition. The Toronto Sun
[online], p 28 (1599 words). Available: http://web.lexis-nexis.com/universe
[2000, February 22].
Hanes, Tracy. (2001, February 16). Putting on the dog. The Toronto Star [online],
(1040 words). Available: http://web.lexis-nexis.com/universe [2001, February
16].
Hayes, Mark. (2001, March 14). Swingley close to 3rd Iditarod in row. USA
Today [online], p. 2B (981 words). Available: http://web.lexis-neis.com/universe
[2001, April 17].
Molyneaux, Paul. (2001, March 5). On the sled trail, the dogs never doze. New
York Times [online], p. D7 (825 words). Available: http://web.lexis- nexis.com/universe
[2001, March 6].
Napster Knockoff Out to Sea?
There is, however, a more creative solution. Matt Goyer, 21, a student of
the University of Waterloo, is currently raising the $15,000 he needs to start
his own music-swapping Web site called OpenNap.com. Goyer plans to locate
his web site on Sealand, a man-made island a few miles off the coast of Great
Britain. The island was declared a sovereign principality in international
waters in 1967. "Basically we want to put a Napster server offshore so no
government can touch it," Goyer said. (2) Goyer already runs Fairtunes.com,
a Web site that allows fans to send an artist money for the music they downloaded.
Goyer says he believes in artist compensation, "just differently from the
way the record labels do it." Although Goyer's plan has many probable obstacles,
if he can get it to float, users will certainly swim over.
Notes:
(1) Will Pry, "Net Song Swapping Will Go On With or Without Napster," The
San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 March 2001, p. 9.
(2) Philip lee-Shanok, "Webhead Floating New Idea," The Toronto Sun, 7 March
2001, p. 3.