This video was created in 2013, but the terms and concepts apply during any federal government shutdown. This historical video explains the events surrounding the U.S. government shutdown that began on October 1. With Congress unable to agree on a budget or debt ceiling increase, federal agencies closed, workers were furloughed, and national parks and museums shut down. The deadlock...
Cassie, Not Kathy: A Deaf Story About Misunderstood Names
Cassie shares her funny and sometimes frustrating experience with people constantly mistaking her name for “Kathy.” From high school to hearing aid appointments, the mix-up continued for years. Cassie reflects on accents, communication, and the challenges Deaf and hard-of-hearing people face when saying their names out loud. 📌 Suggested Hashtags #DeafStories #DeafCommunity #NameMixUp #CassieNotKathy #DeafHumor #InterpreterTraining #ASLLearning #HearingMisunderstandings You are...
Casey Anthony Ordered Back to Florida for Probation
Casey Anthony, previously acquitted of killing her daughter but convicted of check fraud in 2010, is once again facing legal trouble. Although she served jail time for lying to police and her fraud charges, a judge now says her probation was not properly served. The Florida Department of Corrections mistakenly counted her jail time as probation, but the judge claims...
The Casey Anthony Trial Explained: Verdict, Controversy & How the Legal System Works
This video provides an in-depth overview of the Casey Anthony trial, one of the most controversial and widely watched cases in recent American legal history. Casey Anthony, a 22-year-old mother, was tried for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee Anthony. Though found not guilty of murder, manslaughter, and aggravated child abuse, she was convicted on four counts of lying...
