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BEYOND FATHERHOOD Celebrating the Uncle Heroes in My Life This Father's Day
As many of you know, my dad is my rock — he’s the reason I do what I do, my best friend, and my inspiration when it comes to being a dad. But there were other guys, my uncles, who were just as monumental in my life. My mom had five brothers, and three of them, Pat, Richard, and Jimmy, lived with us at different times during my childhood. Uncle Pat, who is 13 years older than me, was attending USD and working at the Disneyland Hotel. I was just a kid in grade school, thinking he was the coolest person to ever walk the Earth. He'd come home late from work, and my sister and I would try to stay awake to see him, although we’d usually end up falling asleep on the couch waiting. The 1980s were his heyday. He had hair similar to Billy Idol — blonde and spiky — and a vibe that screamed MTV. This was the guy who introduced me to the best of pop culture back then. We'd stay up late watching "Saturday Night Live" and even "SCTV," the Canadian version that not everyone knew about. Man, those nights were where I got my sense of humor from.
It's funny, the older I get, the more I appreciate those days — those lessons learned through living.
Then there was Uncle Richard, the athletic director at a high school in Orange County. Summers with him were epic. I’d jump off rocks into a pool while he'd lob tennis balls at me while lying in a chaise lounge to catch, just like some kind of water retrieval drill. Looking back, those moments were pure gold. He was also the one who drilled me on basketball fundamentals and spent hours shooting hoops and teaching me the game. And Uncle Jimmy, God bless him, was the silliest and goofiest of them all. He's gone now, but I can still hear his laugh. He taught me that you could be a man and still have a light heart. These guys showed me different aspects of what it means to be a man. Sure, my dad was always there, being my dad, but it was different with my uncles. They were like the cool big brothers I never had. They threw me into the pool, stayed up late with me, and let me be a part of their world in a way that was less about discipline and more about fun. This Father's Day, as I reflect on all this, I realize how these men shaped me in ways they probably never even intended. They weren’t trying to be father figures — they were all about being there for me.
It's funny, the older I get, the more I appreciate those days — those lessons learned through living. So here's to all the father figures out
there, the uncles and the dads, and everyone in between who steps up to the plate. You're doing more good than you know, shaping lives in the coolest ways possible. Cheers to that.
–Case Barnett
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Building a business can require long hours growing sales, putting out fires, and driving ideas to fruition. Checking your business credit score might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but it can make a difference in your ability to achieve those other goals. A low credit score will inflate your borrowing costs and make attracting strong business partners and vendors harder. To establish business credit, register for a Dun & Bradstreet Data University Numbering System or D-U-N-S number. Your payment history, the age of your business credit accounts, the size of your debt, and trade credit extended by suppliers all affect your score. To put your best foot forward, check your score frequently with Dun & Bradstreet, Equifax, and Experian. Ensure your business and financial information, revenue figures, and industry classification are accurate. Mixups happen more easily with business credit scores than personal ones because identifying information is indexed only to your business name and address. If your DBA is similar to another company’s, your business might be confused with theirs. Also, pay your bills on time or, preferably, before they are due. The clock runs faster on business credit than on personal loans. While consumer debt typically isn’t treated as late until 30 days after
invoicing, business debt payments are considered “late” if only one day overdue.
Your payment history determines Dun & Bradstreet’s Paydex score
and is vendors' primary information source. If you pay your bills on their due date, you will earn a Paydex score of 80 on a scale of 100. To get closer to 100, you must pay before the due date!
Also, segregate your business and personal borrowing as much as possible. When starting a business, maxing out a personal credit card is a common but ill-advised strategy. Businesses typically use far more credit than consumers and can access far more credit. Following these basic rules can help you demonstrate your trustworthiness to prospective business partners and lenders, increasing your financial flexibility and opening up new opportunities!
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING "We chose Case and his team to take on a case for my mother involving elder abuse and neglect. We couldn't be more pleased with his service. They were very diligent in pursuing a resolution to the
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This publication is intended to educate the general public about personal injury and elder abuse. It is not intended to be legal advice. Every case is different.
CaseBarnettLaw.com Breaking Down the Data 949-565-4886 SAFETY REGULATIONS SAVE LIVES EVERY DAY Did you know June is National Safety Month? It's the perfect time to dig into why everyday safety regulations aren't just bureaucratic tape, they're lifesavers. Do you know how sometimes you find yourself tripping over that one step on the stairs all the time? Or have you heard stories about someone toppling over a railing? It turns out, there’s a whole lot of science behind these mishaps. There are actual laws and regulations dictating the height of stairs, the angle of ramps, and even the height of railings. These aren't random numbers pulled out of a hat; they're based on detailed safety studies and the basic physics of human movement, like how people are more likely to trip or fall if these elements aren't built to certain specifications. Often, when an accident happens, it’s not because of clumsiness or bad luck. It’s because something wasn’t up to code. And "code" isn’t just an annoying rule your local government cooked up to make life harder; it’s there to prevent these accidents. From the speed limits on roads to the construction standards of buildings, these regulations are grounded in hard data aimed at keeping us safe. Organizations such as CalOSHA are data-driven and set standards that might seem over the top, but in reality, they save lives. If you look back 100 years in America or even at current standards in less regulated countries, you’ll see a big difference in workplace injuries and fatalities. Safety regulations have come a long way in protecting worker welfare and public safety. But there’s a troubling trend of rolling back these protections. Some argue that it cuts costs for businesses, which in theory might save consumers money. However, when accidents happen because safety standards are ignored, the costs skyrocket — not just in dollars but in human health and lives. This rollback of safety measures often is perceived as the government being too intrusive. But remember, at the end of the day, what’s costlier and more restrictive: adhering to safety codes or dealing with the aftermath of preventable accidents?
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Simple Summer Garden Pasta Inspired by TheKitchn.com
Ingredients
• 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, to taste) • 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper • 1 lb angel hair pasta • 1 cup fresh basil
• 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese • Cooked, chopped chicken for serving (optional)
Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper and toss until well coated. 2. Cover and let the mixture sit at room temperature while the pasta cooks. 3. Add pasta to a pot of boiling water and cook per package directions until al dente. 4. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water to add to the tomato mixture. 5. Coarsely chop the basil leaves. 6. Add the pasta, Parmesan cheese, and chopped basil to the tomato mixture and toss again until combined. 7. Serving suggestion: Add cooked, chopped chicken for more protein!
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Page 1 The Coolest Big Brothers Page 2 Steps Toward Building a Strong Business Credit Score What Our Clients Are Saying Page 3 The Science Behind Safety Regulations Explained Simple Summer Garden Pasta Page 4 The Home Giving Students a Future
statistics show that housing insecurity is a major problem for today’s youth. The high cost of rent combined with a lack of financial resources put many at risk. Today, more than half of the 220,000 students enrolled across nine Los Angeles Community College District institutions are experiencing housing insecurity. Nearly 1 in 5 are homeless. Without support, these students can struggle in school and enter a cycle of poverty that is difficult to break. How the Dunamis House Is Making a Difference Led by the nonprofit Los Angeles Room & Board, the Dunamis House opened in 2023 in a historic building that once housed Japanese Americans working to rebuild their lives following World War II. Today, the group residential facility provides housing for 40 Los Angeles college students ages 18–24 at risk of homelessness. In addition to free, stable housing, Dunamis provides community support to help residents overcome challenges in school and life. Residents can access nutritious meals, tutoring services, and job training programs. Rather than providing short-term relief, the focus is on helping students become more self-sufficient to achieve long- term success. Los Angeles Room & Board allows residents to live at Dunamis for up to three years. Residents can then transition into one of the nonprofit’s other homes, where they can continue working toward their goals while paying subsidized rent. The housing, support, and stability provided by Dunamis and associated programs provide many with precisely what they need to finish their studies, secure stable employment, and break free from the cycle of poverty.
THE DUNAMIS HOUSE Turning the Tide on Student Homelessness
College is supposed to be a time of growth, learning, and opportunity, but what happens when a student doesn’t have a place to sleep at night? In Los Angeles, a significant number of college students face housing insecurity, which can make earning a degree and achieving career goals very difficult. Often, students must choose between continuing their education or covering their basic needs, but the Dunamis House is stepping in to change that. The Reality of Student Homelessness When people think of homelessness, they rarely picture a young college student balancing coursework and multiple jobs. However,
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