The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted limited to the following questions: 1. Was there jurisdiction to issue a certificate of appealability under 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c) and to adjudicate petitioner's appeal? 2. Was the application for a writ of habeas corpus out of time under 28 U.S.C. § 2244(d)(1) due to "the date on which the judgment became final by the conclusion of direct review or the expiration of the time for seeking such review"?