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Midterm Project Update
March 19, 2003
 

Prediction Scorecard (through March 20, 2003)

Element Predicted Actual Difference
Cards returned 25 5 -20
Never seen again 15 ?  
Returned with no answer 2 1 -1
Returned with wrong answer 4 1 -3
Returned with guesses 4 0 -4
Postmarks from ITP zip 20 3* -17
Postmarked outside NYC 1 0 -1
Clay questions via Clay at least 1 ?  
Most responses to free beer yes no wrong
* Results from NYC zip 100

Question Postmark Hops Answer
What is putu? March 15
New York, NY 100
0 In Star Wars: Episode 1, when Sebulba totally wipes out in the last lap of the pod race, he gets upset, slams his fist on what remains of his dashboard, and exclaims: PUTU!
     
     
     
Right answer:  
 
Who was Dave Magadan? March 17
New York, NY 100
0 Don't know
     
     
     
Right answer:  
 
What is the Hall Effect?  
   
     
     
     
Right answer:  
 
Where can I get free beer? March 19
New York, NY 100
0 Princeton, New Jersey -- many of the university clubs on Prospect Street
     
     
     
Right answer:  
 
Are catfish kosher? March 18
Brooklyn, NY 11256
1 Nope -- bottom feeders
     
     
     
Right answer:  
 
What's the most romantic restaurant in Helsinki?  
   
     
     
     
Right answer:  
 
How late is Radio Shack open?  
   
     
     
     
Right answer:  
 
Where was Clay Shirky born? March 18
Brooklyn, NY 11256
9 Missouri
     
     
     
Right answer:  
 
What is Red Burns' real name?  
   
     
     
     
Right answer:  
 
Where's the best place to tango in New York?  
   
     
     
     
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