Fans of Silicon Nomad will know that I’m a sucker for great art, especially after last week’s post about Henry Moore. This week is no exception with a Gauguin making a record breaking $300m at auction, an unknown work by Vivaldi getting its World Premier and a copy of the Magna Carta worth £10m found in a scrapbook.

In terms of other wonders, while England still celebrates it’s victory over the Welsh there have been some amazing sporting stories this weekend:

• England thrash Windies in World Cup Warm-Up
• Yarnold Crowned European Skeleton Champion
• Christie grabs Speed Skating World Cup Silver
• Cavendish seals Tour of Dubai Victory
• Matthew retains Swedish Open Title

I hope these little stories help brighten your day and make the coming week easier.
Have fun and remember to share your smiles and good news.

• Gauguin makes $300m at Auction
• 45 Rescued from Human Trafficking
• World Premier for Vivaldi’s Earliest Known Work
• Lost Magna Carta found in Council Archive
• US Job Market Booming
• Baghdad Celebrates Curfew Lifting
• New satellite gives faster Solar Storm Warnings
• Miracle of Cataract Surgery
• Barn Owls Back from Brink
• New Wall-Piercing Lance used to fight fire in Salford
• Children Save Mother in Worcestershire
• Boy with Broken Ankle rescued from Snowdon
• Vatican to open barber shop and showers for homeless of Rome
• Mark Twain plaque recovered in good condition
• Smith wins 4 Grammies
• Big Win for England in 6 Nations
• England thrash Windies in World Cup Warm-Up
• Yarnold Crowned European Skeleton Champion
• Christie grabs Speed Skating World Cup Silver
• Cavendish seals Tour of Dubai Victory
• Matthew retains Swedish Open Title
• Dennis breaks Cycling Hour Record