Did you hear? The Inauguration is today. While it would be great if everyone who wanted to see the event could stay home with a box of popcorn and some sort of celebratory beverage, we all have to do what Americans do best, work.

If you're stuck at your nine-to-five, you can use the power of the internet and your Mac and/or iPhone to get all Presidential in your cubicle.

Here is a schedule of today's events:

11:30 a.m. EST: Swearing in ceremony, Obama's speech begins immediately after wards.

2:00 p.m. EST: Inaugural Parade

8:00 p.m. EST: Inaugural Balls

Sites streaming the Inauguration:


CNN: Live feed of the inauguration with Obama's speech being repeated at 3:00 p.m. EST and 9:00 p.m. EST.

FOXNEWS: Live feed of the inauguration with four live blogs from around the nation comment on today's events.

CBSNEWS: Live feed of the inauguration, and you can submit your questions to Katie Couric.

Ustream: Live feed of the inauguration with the ability to comment while watching. If you want to chat you'll need to sign up for a Ustream account.

iPhone Apps:

Ustream Viewing Application - Like the website, you can watch and comment on the event with Ustream's iPhone app. If you want to chat you'll need to sign up for a Ustream account. - Free

2009 Presidential Inauguration Guide: If you're lucky enough to be in our nations capital today, be sure to get your hands on the this handy iPhone app that'll help you navigate the the city and the days events. - Free


Quick Tip:

If your boss would rather you work instead of taking part in American history, here's a quick tip to help you keep your job. With Spaces, you can have your work and your live feed of choice in two different spaces.

Open the System Preferences.

Click on Exposé and Spaces

Click on the Spaces tab

Check Enable Spaces

Keep your work and your live feed of choice in two separate Spaces. You can use Ctrl-Arrow key to switch between Spaces quickly or Cmd-Number keys to go directly to a Space.

If you believe your boss is lingering about, quickly switch to your work space and continue to keep your job.

Disclaimer: If you're supposed to be working and you get caught, don't blame us. It's not our fault if you get canned. Use good judgment people.

Happy inauguration day everyone.