You know how it is, you see something on ebay that strikes your interest and bid. Then you research the item elsewhere or even on ebay and find it quite a bit cheaper and hold your breath while until the end of your auction waiting and hoping to be outbid. Checking your new email hoping you get an outbid notice, checking the auction page every once in a while.

I have been using my debit card for almost every transaction for a few years now and have realised several problems with them. They use the familiar credit card model. Unfortunately, credit cards weren't designed to be used every day for almost every transaction.

After receiving my latest replacement card last May(2005), the signature had worn off by August. Over time I have used different pens and inks to sign my card, from ballpoint ink pens to permanent markers. They all wear off in only a matter of months.

What does cold taste like? Does more flavour mean something tastes better?

Lately, some of the bigger American Beer brewers have been advertising their beer is the coldest tasting or has more flavour than another brand. Obviously they annoy me to some extent or else I wouldn't be writing this up.

Now, let's analyse that for a second. What does cold taste like? Really? Most beers taste better when they are extremely cold. Some are even palatable when otherwise they wouldn't be.