The issuing bank only checks the consumer's credit card number for authorization. […] Soft declines are those declines in which the bank requires further verification.

My personal view on e-gold, e-bullion, or whatever you want to call it is simply: Don't.

Whilſt I a while obſequiouſly lament The vntimely fall of vertuous Lancaſter:[…]

It made me angry and scornful, kept my zealousy alive, prevented me from understanding her or forgiving—I always saw the two heads together and the fatal kiss.