Substituted imidazoles and thiazoles having the formula are useful for inhibiting farnesyltransferase. Consequently, a probe card can be provided wherein adhesion of molten material to the probe needles is suppressed, and wherein increased contact resistance due to oxidization of the material which has melted and adhered is prevented. When a pre-determined number of points is accumulated by the non-customer, the non-customer is provided with an award.