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Disney bans texting while driving for all cast members

I know this has nothing to do with anything we are learning, but it hit home and I had to share it.

All I can say is THANK GOODNESS!!!

This past Saturday, a lady almost ran me and my two year old niece off of the road into a tree and light pole because she was too busy texting instead of watching where she was going! I will never text again while driving and encourage everyone else to do the same. Is the text more important than someone else's life, let alone your own?

DISNEY & CULTURE

I believe that Disney does a great job and trying to work with different cultures. First of all, they are a global company that has theme parks world wide and they are known by everyone.

Let's look at their history of movies. Every single movie is totally different. They have different types of characters and take place in different locations not only in the US but in different countries around the world.

Alladin was Arabian. The Lion King took place in Africa. Pocahontas was an Indian. The Princess and the Frog were African American. We even have fish like Nemo, or Mermaids like Ariel. Mulan was Chinese. My favorite Beaty and the Beast. All of these teach lessons that prove that race or ethinicity and being male or female really don't make a difference. They all express the different cultures around the world and how one is no better than the other.

Disney strives to be educational and unbiased. They want their viewers to not only enjoy themselves but learn something as well.

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Stock Price as of Today (11-16-10) $36.92

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Disney Sells Miramax to Focus More on Disney, Pixar, and Marvel Films

http://corporate.disney.go.com/news/corporate/2010/2010_0729_miramax.html

Employee accuses Disney of discrimination

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/disneyland/Employee_accuses_Disney_of_discrimination.htm

My quesiton is why now? After working for Disney for two years and up and decided to start wearing it everyday? It would have been different if she was hired wearing it and had always worn it. That's only my opinion.

All I can say to this article is.....SERIOUSLY?!?!

Tinker Bell gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame


by Leah Zanolla
Sep 22, 2010

Tinker Bell, Disney's newest star, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday. The ceremony near Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre coincided with the DVD release of the new film "Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue." Tinker Bell was first introduced to the public in J.M. Barrie's 1904 play "Peter and Wendy" and joined the Disney family with the 1953 animated film version "Peter Pan". In more recent years, Tinker Bell has become more of a star in her own right, headlining several films where she leads a band of fairies on various adventures. Tinker Bell isn't the only cartoon character to receive the honor of a star. Some of these recipients include Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Snow White, Winnie-the-Pooh, Kermit the Frog, Big Bird, and Bugs Bunny.

Disney to Outsource Marketing for "Pirates 4"

Disney has taken the unusual step of hiring veteran consultant Valerie Van Galder to handle marketing of the fourth movie in its flagship film franchise, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.”


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http://www.lifeonthebubble.com/life-on-the-bubble/2010/09/the-hollywood-reporter-disney-to-outsource-marketing-for-pirates-4.html

Disney's Recruiting Programs

Disney offers auditions for cast members, vocalists, actors to name a few. The audtions are held normally at different Disney locations and are posted on their website. They also offer several internship programs for students in undergraduate and graduate programs. Their intent with the internships is the hope that some students will come back to work for their company after having hands on experience at the organization.

Disney's Decision Making Strategy

Disney uses decentralized decision making strategies. They depend on their frontline to give feedback in order to make there job easier and better. They also rely on suggestions from it's guests and audience to help with improvements with their products and services.