function test_cookies_enabled(){

// tests for various problem-causing situations for PSC's ticketing site

	document.cookie = "Test_cookie";	// make a test cookie
	
	if(document.cookie == "")			// test cookie didn't work; cookies aren't enabled	
		alert ("To use the ticketing Web site you'll need to set your browser to accept cookies. After you are transferred to the next page, please enable cookies in your browser's settings, then reload (refresh) the page.");

	if(navigator.userAgent.match("Safari") != null)	// hip and savvy user is using Safari; un-hip eVenue won't function properly
		alert ("Please note that our vendor's ticketing site may not be compatible with your browser or operating system. If you experience difficulties, please consider using a Windows operating system and Internet Explorer 5.0+ or Netscape Navigator 4.77+ to complete your purchase.  If you need further assistance, please call 206.443.2844.");

	if(navigator.userAgent.match("Opera") != null)	// hip and savvy user is using Opera; un-hip eVenue won't function properly
		alert ("Please note that our vendor's ticketing site may not be compatible with your browser or operating system. If you experience difficulties, please consider using a Windows operating system and Internet Explorer 5.0+ or Netscape Navigator 4.77+ to complete your purchase.  If you need further assistance, please call 206.443.2844.");
		
	if(navigator.userAgent.match("Mozilla") != null)	// hip and savvy user is using Opera; un-hip eVenue won't function properly
		alert ("Please note that our vendor's ticketing site may not be compatible with your browser or operating system. If you experience difficulties, please consider using a Windows operating system and Internet Explorer 5.0+ or Netscape Navigator 4.77+ to complete your purchase.  If you need further assistance, please call 206.443.2844.");

}