Daniel Lemire is a computer science professor at the University of Quebec (Canada). His research is focused on software performance and data engineering. He is a techno-optimist.

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Category: Funny people

Map shortage in the USA?

I was unaware that the USA could not afford enough maps. I suggest the rest of the world teams up: if you send just one map to the USA, then you will have made a difference.

I have decided to do my part:

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Posted on August 31, 2007February 12, 2016Author Daniel LemireCategories Funny peopleLeave a comment on Map shortage in the USA?