“The spirit of man cannot be conquered”

“The spirit of man cannot be conquered”

No responsible leader shall state that he will destroy a country or a nation and its people.
Hate breeds hate.
In a shrinking Global economy, people of the world should and must learn to live in harmony.
Every one is entitled to practice their religion and beliefs without interfering with others and/or enforcing their beliefs and customs.
Everyone should be treated with respect and dignity.
It is time for everyone to open their eyes and realize that conflict and hate will only advance world destruction and the abomination of humanity.
I believe that Coexistence means peace and harmony. If we do not achieve peace and harmony soon, we will all perish. It is up to us to change the world and bring peace and harmony to all people."

YJ Draiman, Northridge, CA.

PS
Science must be learned; it cannot be conquered. An army that can occupy knowledge has yet to be built. And that is why armies of occupation are a thing of the past. Indeed, even for defensive purposes, a country cannot rely on its army alone. Territorial frontiers are no obstacle to ballistic missiles, and no weapon can shield from a nuclear device. Today, therefore the battle for survival must be based on political wisdom and moral vision no less than on military might.
Countries used to divide the world into their friends and foes. No longer. The foes now are universal - poverty, famine, religious radicalization, desertification, drugs, proliferation of nuclear weapons, ecological devastation. They threaten all nations, just as science and information are the potential friends of all nations.
Classical diplomacy and strategy were aimed at identifying enemies and confronting them. Now they have to identify dangers, global or local, and tackle them before they become disasters.
As we part a world of enemies, we enter a world of dangers. And if future wars break out, they will probably be wars of protest, of the weak against the strong, and not wars of occupation, of the strong against the weak.

Benefits of Hiring Draiman an Energy/Utility Consultant

 

Benefits of Hiring Draiman an Energy/Utility Consultant

In these tough economic times, wouldn’t you like a risk free audit to reduce your expenses and increase your bottom line with no additional costs?

If you are having a tough time understanding all of the ins and outs of buying electricity & natural gas, understanding your utility bills - Electric, Gas, Water, Telecom; then you should strongly consider hiring an Energy/Utility Consultant.  Energy/Utility consultants offer a wide range of services and they understand that you have plenty of other things to do; like focusing on running other more important parts of your own company. Whether you are a small business or big corporation, your main goal is always going to be to focus on your core business. By hiring someone who’s a specialist in energy/utility prices, you give yourself the relief that your energy/utility bills are being handled with care and the freedom to concentrate on your core business.
An efficient Utility Consultant/Auditor, will review all your utility bills - Gas, Electric, Water and Telecom. An audit will verify that you are not being billed unnecessary charges and that you are paying the most economical and advantageous tariffs available for your account.
Here is the process that you can expect when you hire an energy/utility consultant. First, the energy/utility consultant is going to take a look at your electric and other utility bills. Signing an authorization form with your energy/utility consultant will allow that person to request the historical usage of your building(s) from your electric/utility provider(s). They then will look at the meter’s account numbers and make sure that everything has been included in the historical usage information. The energy/utility consultant will want to make sure that they know, with strong certainty, the range of energy/utility that you consume on a monthly and annual basis. Even though this is tedious work, it is very important to double check; Once this information has been validated, then your auditor/consultant will begin approaching energy/utility providers on your behalf with the intent to reduce your costs.
They are going to, initially, take a look and see if you have any existing contracts in place. If you do, then the energy/utility consultant will analyze your existing contract to see what terms he or she can improve for you.
If that person thinks that they can find a better deal in your market, then they will speak with you about those opportunities. Your energy/utility consultant will ensure that all of the suppliers’ bids are apples to apples comparisons. This means that they will make sure that all charges are included inside of the energy/utility price and that there are no hidden pass-through or surprises, like higher demand charges, renewable energy charges, or other ancillary charges. Once this has been reviewed, then the energy/utility consultant will prepare a savings report that will show you your different options. The energy/utility consultant will then discuss your savings report with you and report on whether there is an existing savings opportunity. They will work with you to pick a term and reserve the rate with your new supplier.
The right energy/utility consultant for your company is going to be the one that makes you most comfortable about how their knowledge of the market, experience and relationships with energy/utility providers will give you the best opportunity to achieve your energy/utility procurement goals. It is important not to forget that finding the right energy/utility consultant for your company will allow you to focus on other issues that are important to your company’s success.
It’s important to understand that when purchasing gas or electric on the open market the pricing that you will see will change daily, based on the commodity. This means that if you aren’t ready to make a decision that day, then in most cases, the price will be different when you are. The energy/utility consultant will be able to get refreshed data for you if you choose to wait weeks or months before you decide to pull the trigger. The market is going to move up and down all of the time. So, an energy/utility consultant should have their eyes on the market and also be able to spot when there’s a dip in the market. If they do this correctly, then they will take advantage of the opportunity and present it to you so that you can purchase gas and power at an attractive rate.
A utility audit can include a potential tax refund for manufacturing and a building envelope analysis which also includes mechanical systems and equipment.
You have absolutely nothing to lose. This is a “winning” situation for the client as well as the auditor.  If money is saved the auditor gets a share of the savings and the client receives a refund and/or reduces the utility expenses.
Call: Yj Draiman a utility/energy consultant for over 20 years – 818-366-6999
Email: Energysavers2@msn.com

He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother - Benjamin Draiman - David Draiman

Benjamin Draiman - David Draiman

He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother - Benjamin Draiman - David Draiman

COMPARED to his brother David’s music, Ben Draiman’s output is of a more serene quality.

David’s band, Disturbed, are a hard rock outfit — currently at the top of the American charts with new album Asylum.

But younger brother Ben, who lives in Israel, has gone in the opposite direction.

He told the Jewish Telegraph from Jerusalem: “I would describe my music as piano-based ballads, chilled and

down-to-earth. It is also kind of melancholy.

“I find it relaxing and I do realise it is the opposite of what David does.”

Brought up in Chicago in an observant Jewish home, Ben didn’t come from a particularly musical family.

“There was my great-grandfather, though,” Ben explained. “He was from a Chassidic family and was a chazan in Poland.”

Ben said his family were extremely proud of David, who has become a global superstar, selling out arenas with Disturbed.

But Ben prefers the quieter surroundings of Jerusalem’s nightlife, regularly playing gigs in the city’s bars and clubs.

Ben, 34, said: “I wouldn’t want to do what David does.

“I enjoy performing, but my music is emotionally intense and I couldn’t do that night after night. It would be very hard.”

Ben started playing the piano and composing music when he was 13, playing in a succession of bands.

Following in the footsteps of David, who spent a year at the Neveh Zion Yeshiva, Jerusalem, he headed to Israel to study at a yeshiva in Gush Etzion.

And, although it was not his intention to emigrate to Israel, Ben has been there for 16 years. He added: “I felt so at home in Israel — it just felt right.”

Ben works as a clinical social worker in a psychiatric hospital in Kfar Shaul, Jerusalem.

“My music is more of a passion and hobby,” he explained.

“I mainly perform in Jerusalem — it is a magical and amazing place and lots of people are drawn to it.

“There are a lot of talented musicians here, although not of the calibre of Tel Aviv, for example.

“My work is not light-hearted or pop-ish, although a girl did come up to me at the end of a gig recently to show me her poetry and I ended up combining it with my music.”

He regularly returns to America to see parents Miriam and Yehuda, who now live in Los Angeles. (Yehuda J Draiman is running for Mayor of Los Angeles).

Ben, who speaks to David on a regular basis, said he was proud of his brother’s comments about musicians who collect Nazi memorabilia.

In the latest edition of Revolver magazine, as reported in the Jewish Telegraph last week, David let rip at the likes of Motorhead’s Lemmy and Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman.

He said: “I don’t give a f**k who you are, if you’re going to brandish Nazi symbolism, I’m going to have a problem

with you.”

Ben added: “Despite the fact that David isn’t observant, he is proud of who he is. By saying what he has, he is making a kiddush Hashem.

“These musicians shouldn’t be glorifying the Nazis.

“It is a sensitive subject, but I

absolutely support everything he said.”

Benjamin Draiman


The Draiman's father is a candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles.

BY SIMON YAFFE