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Talk to your local techie to answer these questions if you are unsure.
Things you will need
- An Internet connection.
- Video-viewing capabilities.
The 2% Solution will be streaming live from Earth Day TV online. To view the video on the internet, your computer must have up-to-date software such as Adobe Real Player, which you can download for free online. If you go to a page that requires such software, a message should appear with a link to download. You will also need an internet connection speed that is high enough to view video without agonizing delay (it is unlikely that dial-up will be sufficient). The best way to test both of these things is to go to www.earthdaytv.net, the website hosting the we<br>bcast, and try viewing one of their current video far in advance of the gathering. - Adequate viewing space.
How many people do you expect to have? If the room with the internet connection is not suitable for a group viewing, consider running a long Ethernet cable to a laptop in a nearby room. This is the cable that connects from a wall outlet to your computer (often bright blue or yellow; 100ft long cables are even available). To enlarge the view, you could (A) use a LCD projector and screen. Don’t have a projector? Ask around, you may be able to borrow one from a school, library, or individual; or, (B) connect a computer with AV/out capabilities to a television. Again, you can test this out with any of the current videos online (If you have any questions please contact FtN organizers).
- Audio speakers.
Is the volume on your computer loud enough, or will you need to plug in external speakers? Make sure to test this out in the planned space before your gathering.
Viewing “The 2% Solution” is really quite simple. However, if this is not going to be feasible or easy for you, consider co-hosting a viewing with a neighboring congregation, school, university or public library that has the technology already in place.
Remember
The 2% Solution will be webcast live 8pm EST on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 through Earth Day TV. It will also be archived online (on Earth Day TV), so it can be viewed at a later date.During the webcast, all viewers will be able to participate in voting on questions related to climate change using their cell phones. This text message vote is sponsored by the League of Conservation Voters. There will be instructions during the webcast on how to send in your vote using your cell phone.