And here we are again. No surprises this was a more than hectic week, with Richard and Sarah in town, and Susan doing her superb hostess routine. All I have to do is go to work…

So the weekend is here, and the respite is very welcome – in the nicest possible way – as we sit and soak up the sun. Just checked in with Hannah in Australia,where the winter cold is in very sharp contrast. Of course, if I can speak to Michael later, it’s sure to be a wetter, colder situation. How I miss that weather.

Take your mind away from such concerns with this week’s selection of links.

• Hackers steal files on 4 million US government workers
• Obama’s ABC for ending the Jewish State
• One million to mark anniversary of three teens’ killing as Unity Day
• Orange Chief: we love Israel
• Saudis lose bid to behead of UN Human Rights Council

Shabbat Shalom! And Happy Birthday, Michael H!