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+*.o
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+*.chs.h
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+penalty-search
+==============
+
+Researching the optimal decision trees (minimum expected cost) when search has a test penalty
+
+For more information see blog posts:
+
+* [Finding the perfect baking time for that soufflé (or: optimal search with test penalty)](http://noamlewis.wordpress.com/2013/02/04/finding-the-perfect-baking-time-for-that-souffle-or-optimal-search-with-test-penalty/)