Marketplace Tech Report for January 06, 2011

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Watching Sudanese elections from your computer

by Molly Wood

Jan 6, 2011

The southern part of Sudan is holding a referendum on whether to separate from the North. There are concerns that the election could lead to violence and terrorism. Part of the international effort to monitor the election involves leveraging satellite technology and mapping software to let people all over the world -- including you -- watch what's going on.

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Marketplace Tech Report for January 06, 2011

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