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Where to Experience the Inauguration Online
Head after the break to see where you can experience the inauguration online.
Obama to Webcast the Inaugural Ball Live
Said the President-elect: "This is an Inauguration for all Americans. I wanted to make sure that we had an event that would be open to our new neighborhood here in Washington, D.C., and also neighborhoods across the country. Michelle and I look forward to joining our fellow Americans across the country during this very special event."
More details will be announced at a later date, but for now, we can say that making the historic day as accessible as possible is one of his best -- and most logical -- moves yet. Bravo, Mr. President-elect, bravo. [From: Politico]
Texts and Tweets to Play Important Role at Inauguration
Perhaps surprisingly, these networks will largely depend on text messages and Twitter pages.
Because of the sheer numbers expected to be in the capital during the event, spokesmen of cell providers have already expressed concern about their networks holding up, strategists like those at Sprint Nextel adding equipment to local cell towers and sending satellite trucks on patrol through D.C.
In response, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and a spokesman for Washington's wireless trade group, have both issued statements encouraging inaugural revelers to -- in the interest of freeing up networks -- send text messages instead of call.
Cell Providers Prepare for Overload During Inauguration
As many as four million revelers and onlookers are expected to show up in Washington on January 20th to witness the inauguration, a number that makes cell providers uneasy. "It's the mother of all demand," assistant vice president of Washington's wireless trade group Joseph Farren told Reuters.
For their part, Sprint Nextel strategists have laid plans to add equipment to cell towers, supplement telephone line connections and send patrols of satellite trucks to the D.C. area. According to Reuters, AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile are following suit.
Senator Asks eBay to Block Sales of Obama Inauguration Tickets
Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein of California predicts there will be a tremendous demand for the 240,000 free tickets available to the public, saying she's heard that people could pay up to $40,000 for admission. Since there are always ways to sell stuff around the big online sites, Feinstein is also creating a bill that would make flipping the tickets a federal crime. She's also trying to discourage more attendees to the events, reminding them that Washington in January is cold and travel will be difficult.
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