What Does It Mean When a "Free Lunch" Is Available

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Essay

What does it mean when a "free lunch" is available? Relate your answer to the production possibilities frontier.

Understand the difference between text, ASCII, and binary files.

Understand what happens internally in Java when opening and closing files.

Acquire the ability to write Java statements and programs that perform basic file input/output operations.

Develop the ability to use BufferedReader and Scanner objects for reading data from text files.

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Definitions:

Chan

A form of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation and the intuitive understanding of wisdom, originating in China.

Zhuan

In Chinese literature, refers to seal script, an ancient style of calligraphy used in China, or to historical narrative or commentary writings.

Zhao

Refers to a historical state during the Warring States period of China or to the family name common in China, indicating a wide range of cultural and historical significance.

Tatami

The traditional woven straw mat used for floor covering in Japanese architecture.