The back story to my Black Swan event theme is the frightening headlines coming from our states, cities and counties.

FORBES: Praying For A Black Swan

The major theme: putting America back to work.

FORBES: State Of The Union? 9.4% Unemployed.

But it was soon knocked back as Al Gore returned to his well-worn theme, that the Bush tax cut would benefit the wealthiest 1% above all others.

BBC: Gore comes out fighting

Now back in the saddle, Guy is to take part in a charity event with a suitably equine theme: a horse ride from Ascot Racecourse to Windsor.

BBC: Berkshire - Injured soldier rides for charity