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The Yangtze river dolphin is not extinct! The Yangtze river dolphin, also known as the Baiji, was apparently seen two weeks ago by tourists in the Yangtze river and was reported to Chinese conservationists. And recently there has been an increase in sightings making the conservationists believe that they are no longer extinct. Chinese conservationists believe the tourists may have caught a rare glimpse of a freshwater dolphin that was declared extinct a decade ago after having been alive for approximately 20 million years. The dolphin initially went extinct in the 1980's after there was an influx of dam-builiding, over-fishing, pollution and boat traffic. Yet it was confirmed to be extinct in  December 2006 following an intense, carefully managed and thorough search of the entire Yangtze River, which failed to spot or hear a single baiji Only twenty years earlier the Yangtze river was thought to have been home to thousands of the Yangtze River Dolphin. The increase in many indu

Gay pride march to still be held despite bomb scares.  Within the last couple of years, acts of terrorism have happened in cities all over the world. The UK has been a target of many horrific attacks. With the Gay pride march being held next week, the possibility of an attack happening is likely. Last year over 1 million people took to the streets of London to celebrate with the thousands taking part. This year approximately 2 million people are predicted to come and watch the parade, making it a possible target.  Despite this PrideInLondon, who run the parade, are making sure the Gay Pride March is still happening and will be "one of the best yet". Metropolitan Police Department have made a statement saying that Police officers will be there keeping the people of London and others safe.  The group behind the possible targeted attack is the Islamic State who spread their beliefs yesterday which attracted the Metropolitan Police's attention. This anonymous tip has has

"Super flu coming to UK" A new epidemic of flu has reached the UK and could cause thousands to become ill. The chief executive of the NHS recently stated that "hospitals all over the country are ready and prepared for an influx of people with the flu".  He also stated how people should only visit the major hospitals if it is necessary. The NHS say to go to the hospital if you develop sudden chest pain, have difficulty breathing or you start coughing up blood.  There are possible vaccinations against the new flu virus currently being made and are said to be available within the next few days. The vaccination is recommended to everyone who can get it.  Some common symptoms of the flu are:  Fever over 38C Aching muscles. Chills and sweats. Headache. Dry, persistent cough. Fatigue and weakness. Nasal congestion. Sore throat This recent epidemic is said to have the worst symptoms for a flu for over a decade and is thought to be the worst flu since the

In what ways can newspapers incorporate viewpoints and ideologies? Newspapers can incorporate views and ideologies in many different ways. The Daily Mirror and The Times do this in a particular way and that is by the producer's choice of pictures. The Daily Mirror have a strong and clear hatred for Donald Trump which can be seen through the article with the Statue of Liberty with her head in her hands after his inauguration. This shows how they manipulate ideology of their audience to make them have the same views of Donald Trump as they have. The mise-en-scene of the dark clouds behind the photo of the statue of liberty is a proairetic code suggesting danger and a possible war because of Donald Trump becoming president clearly showing the Daily Mirrors political ideology is left wing. Also, Liberty connotes freedom and because the Statue of Liberty's face is covered it shows how their freedom has been taken away. The idea of codes and semiotics was brought to life through th

In what ways can (media products) incorporate viewpoints and ideologies? Explore how audiences can respond to and interpret the ideological perspectives of (media products)? Ideology = set of beliefs a producer has . Lexis = choice of words and this can show the producers IDEOLOGY Paragraph structure =  - the POINT you are making, which links to the question asked - the MEDIA LANGUAGE that supports your point - the ARGUMENT or deeper ANALYSIS of this point - don't agree with the other ideological    perspectives - (A THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVE which is used to confirm your point of view) - don't          include a theory in every paragraph.  An advantage of the newspaper manipulating the ideology of the audience is...... - point  This in turn reinforces hegemonic notions about gender stereotypes.... - theoretical perspective to further back up your point at the end of the paragraph to act as an example. Newsworthiness = something that is worthy of going into the ne

Patriarchal = form of hegemony - a society dominated by men - men having dominance over women.  Mermaid and men toilet signs = expectations of women - women should have long hair and look attractive and men should work and be strong  - John Burger believed this The expectations of women are to be attractive, submissive and seductive.  hegemony = form of control  Girls = stereotypically attractive - very skinny, long hair and tall - example of hegemonic norms of beauty - Victoria secret models - stereotypically western style  Cultural hegemony - some cultures are superior to others. Key Theory 8 - Lisbet Van Zoonen - the male gaze theory - assumption that every media product is aimed at heterosexual men.  - the idea that gender is constructed through discourse and that its meaning varies                  according to cultural and historical context  - the idea that the display of women's bodies as objects to be looked at is s core element of    western